JP2018196656A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of preventing a movable body movably provided in a shaft provided in a game frame from abutting on another object.SOLUTION: A game machine capable of executing a game includes movable bodies (a first upper accessory 29L, a second upper accessory 29R, and the like) capable of projecting from the game frame by rotating relating to the shaft provided in the game frame, and sets a rotational angle and a rotational speed of the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R according to a set angle as shown in S752.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

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

  As such a gaming machine, there is one that includes a movable body (a combination) provided so as to be rotatable with respect to an axis provided in a gaming frame (Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-223503 A

  However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 described above, since the adjustment of the rotation angle of the movable body is not considered, depending on the mounting position of the movable body, the gaming frame or the upper part of another gaming machine adjacent to the gaming machine may be used. There is a risk of coming into contact with another object such as a data lamp to be arranged.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to prevent a movable body provided to be rotatable with respect to an axis provided in a game frame from coming into contact with another object. It is to provide a gaming machine capable of doing so.

(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1),
A movable body (a first upper accessory 29L, a second upper accessory 29R, etc.) that can project from the game frame by rotating with respect to an axis (such as an axis 290) provided in the game frame;
Control means capable of controlling the operation of the movable body by adjusting the rotation angle of the movable body (as shown in S752 in FIG. 12, the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper portion are controlled according to the set angle. For example, setting the rotation angle and rotation speed of the accessory 29R.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the movable body from coming into contact with other objects while operating the movable body that rotates with respect to the shaft provided in the game frame.

(2) The gaming machine of (1),
Production means (production display device 9 and the like) for performing production related to the operation of the movable body (such as the upper accessory production shown in FIG. 14) is further provided.
The effect means restricts execution of effects related to the operation of the movable body when the control means is controlled at a rotation angle at which the movable body does not protrude from the game frame (S901 in FIG. 16). As shown, when the upper feature effect restriction flag is set, execution of the upper feature effect is restricted).

  According to such a configuration, although the movable body is controlled to a rotation angle that does not protrude with respect to the game frame, an effect related to the operation of the movable body is executed, and the player feels uncomfortable. Can be prevented.

(3) The gaming machine of (1) or (2),
The control means can adjust the rotation angle of the movable body stepwise (as shown in FIG. 2, the rotation angle of the upper accessory can be adjusted stepwise).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent complication of control due to stepless adjustment.

(4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3),
In the initial state, the control means controls the movable body to have a rotation angle that does not protrude more than a rotation angle that protrudes most with respect to the game frame (in the initial state, the angle that does not protrude more than 90 degrees). Control etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the movable body from coming into contact with another object even when the adjustment is not performed.

(5) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4),
The control means performs control so that the operation speed of the movable body varies depending on the rotation angle of the movable body (for example, the rotation speed varies depending on the rotation angle of the upper accessory).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to share the effect time of the effect executed when the movable body operates.

(6) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5),
The movable body includes light emitting means (first upper LED 29A, second upper LED 29B),
The light emitting means emits light with the same luminance regardless of the rotation angle of the movable body (the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B have the same luminance regardless of the rotation angle of the upper accessory). Etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent complication of control of the light emitting means.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure for demonstrating operation | movement of an upper accessory. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate (game control board). It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table used in order to determine a fluctuation pattern in a table format. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an upper accessory setting process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a figure for showing an example of an upper part effect. It is a figure which shows an upper stage effect determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an effect setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation example of operation control at the time of non-detection, operation control at the time of detection, and operation control for actual operation confirmation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation speed example of operation control at the time of non-detection, operation control at the time of detection, and operation control for real operation confirmation.

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

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a game is played by driving a game ball as a game medium into the game area 7. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6). In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game is played by driving a game ball as a game medium into the game area.

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball, and the like. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

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

A member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 only needs to be configured to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 4) for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 120 may be provided in the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 120 is installed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 as the position approached to either right or left in the upper plate and the lower plate, maintaining the vertical relationship. Alternatively, the mounting position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is not in a vertical positional relationship, but may be in a horizontal positional relationship, for example. As operation means, other operation means such as a lever switch and a jog dial may be provided.

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

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

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do.

  Although this embodiment shows a case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator.

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

  More specifically, in the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition which is the execution condition of the variation display is satisfied (for example, the game ball is in the first start winning opening 13). Or, after passing through the second start winning opening 14 (including winning), the start condition of the change display (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are changed) The display is not executed, and the big hit game is not executed) is started, and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. To do. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

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

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) In the state where it is in agreement with the combination of symbols), it is stopped, rocking, enlarged, reduced, or deformed, or multiple symbols are displayed synchronously in the same symbol, or the positions of the symbols are switched An effect performed in a state where the possibility of a big hit is continued before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect.

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

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

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. Accordingly, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize. Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display by the 2nd special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the indicators to light is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning port 13 and is detected by the first start port switch 13a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 1), the first special symbol display 8a starts the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol. That is, the change display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 14 and is detected by the second start port switch 14a, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 2), the second special symbol display unit 8b starts the variation display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variation display of the effect symbol. That is, the change display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 8b. The effect symbol as a symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

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

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

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed in a disadvantageous state for a player for a predetermined number of times. To an open state advantageous to the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  Further, an accessory 12 is provided above the effect display device 9. The accessory 12 is located between the game board 6 and the effect display device 9 and can be displaced by the accessory motor 17. The accessory 12 is usually located in a place where it is difficult for the player to visually recognize it, and moves to a position (for example, a position in front of the effect display device 9) that is visible to the player when a predetermined effect is executed.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower left and right outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

Also, at the upper part of the game frame, a first upper accessory 29L as a movable body that can be protruded from the game frame by rotating with respect to a shaft 290 (see FIG. 2) provided on the game frame, a second upper part An accessory 29R is provided. The first upper combination 29L on the left side from the player can be rotated by a first upper combination motor 30L (see FIG. 4), and the second upper combination 29R on the right side from the player. Can be rotated by the second upper accessory motor 30R (see FIG. 4). Hereinafter, the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R may be collectively referred to as an upper accessory.

  The rotation angle of the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R can be adjusted stepwise. A first upper LED 29A is provided inside the first upper accessory 29L, and emits light with the same luminance regardless of the rotation angle of the first upper accessory 29L. A second upper LED 29B is provided inside the second upper accessory 29R, and emits light with the same luminance regardless of the rotation angle of the second upper accessory 29R. Thus, since the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B as the light emitting means emit light with the same luminance regardless of the rotation angle of the upper accessory, it is possible to prevent complication of control of the light emitting means.

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

  FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the upper accessory. FIG. 2 shows the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 on the right side as viewed from the player. The rotation angle of the first upper combination 29L and the second upper combination 29R can be adjusted stepwise with respect to the shaft 290 provided in the game frame. For example, as shown in FIGS. 2A to 2D, the rotation angle of the upper accessory can be adjusted in four stages of 0 degree, 45 degrees, 60 degrees, and 90 degrees. The operation of the upper accessory is controlled by the production control microcomputer 100. For example, when the rotation angle is set to 45 degrees, the upper combination operates from 0 degrees to 45 degrees during the execution of the upper combination effect described later. The object returns to the first 0 degree position. Further, the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B are controlled by the effect control microcomputer 100 so as to emit light with the same luminance regardless of the rotation angle of the upper accessory.

  FIG. 2A shows a state when the upper angle is set to 0 degree, which is a rotation angle at which the upper accessory does not protrude at all with respect to the game frame. In FIG. 2A, since the rotation angle of the upper character is set to 0 degree, the upper character does not operate, and the light from the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B reaches the player. There is nothing. In addition, you may perform the effect that the light from 1st upper LED29A and 2nd upper LED29B leaks from the clearance gap between game frames. Further, when the rotation angle of the upper accessory is 0 degree, the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B may be controlled not to emit light.

  FIG. 2B shows a state in which the upper accessory is set to 45 degrees with respect to the game frame. At this time, the light from the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B reaches the player, but even if the luminance is the same, the light reaching the player is less than that at 60 degrees or 90 degrees because the light emitting surface is small. And few. FIG. 2 (c) shows a state in which the upper accessory is set to 60 degrees with respect to the game frame. At this time, more light reaches the player from the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B than in the case of 45 degrees.

  FIG. 2 (d) shows a state when the upper accessory is set to 90 degrees, which is the rotation angle at which it projects most with respect to the game frame. At this time, since the light emitting surface becomes the largest, most light reaches from the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B.

  As shown in FIG. 2, since the rotation angle of the upper accessory can be adjusted stepwise, it is possible to prevent the control from becoming complicated by adjusting the rotation angle of the upper accessory steplessly.

Here, in FIGS. 2B to 2D, the operation speed of the upper accessory is controlled to be different depending on the rotation angle of the upper accessory. Specifically, the rotational speed of the upper action increases in the order of 45 degrees <60 degrees <90 degrees. In this way, by changing the rotation speed depending on the rotation angle of the upper character, it is possible to share the effect time of the effect executed when the upper character is operated.

  FIG. 3 is a hit type table. In the hit type table of FIG. 3, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state, the variation time after the end of the big hit gaming state, the number of releases in the big hit ( The number of rounds) and the opening time of each round are shown.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, as the big hit of 15 rounds, a plurality of types of big hits, a normal big hit and a probability variable big hit, are provided. The normal jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to the non-probability changing state, the short time state, and the high base state (low probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state. Normally, in the big hit, the non-probable change state continues for the period until the next big hit occurs, the condition that the short-time state and the high base state are executed a predetermined number of times, such as 100 fluctuation displays, and the next big hit It continues for a period until the earlier condition, which is the condition until the occurrence of, occurs. The normal big hit may be controlled so as to become a big hit controlled in a non-probability changing state, a non-time-short state, and a non-electricity chew support control state (low probability low base state).

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

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) and the effect control board. In FIG. 4, the payout control board 37 and the like are also shown. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit. 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a power supply board (not shown). That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 that provides detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Also, an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also provided. It is mounted on the substrate 31.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, which variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10, which variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed.

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

The effect control microcomputer 100 provides an effect control command for instructing effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that allows signals to pass only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. And the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side through the lamp driver board 35 and the speaker 27 through the audio output board 70. Various effects are controlled, such as controlling the sound output. Since the production control CPU 101 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 102 in the production control microcomputer 100, the production control microcomputer 100 (or production control CPU 101) executes (or below). Specifically, the processing means that the production control CPU 101 executes control according to a program. This means
The same applies to microcomputers mounted on boards other than the effect control board 80.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 sends an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action to the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 is detected from the trigger sensor 121 to the input port of the I / O port unit 105. Enter through. Further, the production control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port of the I / O port unit 105. To do. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 as an input to the I / O port unit 105. Enter through the port. Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port of the I / O port unit 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate. The effect control CPU 101 drives the accessory 12 by driving the accessory motor 17 via a motor drive circuit (not shown).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 drives the first upper accessory motor 30L to operate the first upper accessory 29L via a motor drive circuit (not shown). In addition, the effect control CPU 101 drives the second upper accessory motor 30R to operate the second upper accessory 29R via a motor drive circuit (not shown). Further, the effect control CPU 101 performs display control of the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B provided on the upper part of the game frame via the lamp driver board 35.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. FIG. 5 shows a random number type, an update range, a usage, and an addition condition. Each random number is used as follows.

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

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

In addition, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and is included in the determined variation pattern type using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). To determine the variation pattern. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type. The variation pattern type may be referred to as a variation type.

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

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

  In addition, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio is different when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol that displays variation is greater than or equal to a predetermined number and when it is less than the predetermined number, When the number of reserved symbols for each special symbol for variable display is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, the number of reserved symbols for each special symbol is less than the predetermined number. You may make it do. For example, in the hold number shortening control state, the ratio of selecting a variation pattern type having a short variation display time, such as a normal variation pattern type, is set to be higher than in a case where the hold number shortening control state is not set. The average time of the variable display time may be shorter than that in the non-holding number shortening control state. In the hold number reduction control, the change display time itself of the change pattern type may be shortened even when the same change pattern type is selected as compared to the case where the hold number reduction control state is not set.

  The variation pattern may be a one-step determination method in which the variation pattern is determined by one random number lottery, instead of the two-step determination method of determining the variation pattern after determining the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 6A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal (non-probability change) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state), and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state.

  Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 6 (A) is set as a big hit determination value in the normal jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 6 (A) in the probability change big hit determination table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at the time of probability change is the jackpot judgment value common to the jackpot judgment value set in the normal jackpot judgment table (referred to as the normal jackpot judgment value or the first jackpot judgment value). Due to the addition of the unique jackpot judgment value, a larger number (10 times the number of jackpot judgment values) than the probability change jackpot judgment table (referred to as the jackpot judgment value or the second jackpot judgment value at the time of probability change) is set. . As a result, the probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number is shown in FIG.
If it matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in (1), it is determined that the special symbol will be a jackpot (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot). Note that “probability” shown in FIG. 6A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

  FIGS. 6B and 6C are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 6 (B) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using the holding memory (also referred to as the first holding memory) based on the game ball having won the first start winning opening 13 (the variation display of the first special symbol is displayed). 1 is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used when FIG. 6 (C) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using a holding memory (also referred to as a second holding memory) based on the game ball having won the second start winning opening 14 (the second special symbol variation display is displayed). It is a 2nd special symbol jackpot type determination table used when it is performed.

  Each of the first and second special symbol jackpot type determination tables in FIG. 6B and FIG. 6C is used for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. Based on the random number (random 1), the type of jackpot is determined to be either “normal jackpot” or “probable variation jackpot”, and is also referred to for determining the jackpot symbol.

  In the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 6B, there are numerical values to be compared with random 1 values, which are judgment values corresponding to each of “normal jackpot” and “probability variation jackpot” (jackpot type judgment). Value) is set. The second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 6C is a numerical value to be compared with a random 1 value, and corresponding to each of “normal jackpot” and “probability big hit” (hit type determination) Value) is set.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 6B and 6C, the big hit type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “normal jackpot” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “3” of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “probable big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “7” of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

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

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 6B and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 6C have the same ratio determined for probability variation jackpots. In such a case, the big hit type determination table may not be divided between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. When the big hit type is selected from a plurality of types of big hits having different maximum round numbers in the big hit gaming state as the big hit type, the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. You may set so that the ratio by which the big hit type with many round numbers is selected becomes higher than the 1st special symbol big hit type determination table of (B). In this way, in the high base state, the big hit type selection is advantageous for the player, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 6C may have a higher ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 6B. . By doing so, the variation display of the second special symbol can be more likely to be a big hit than the variation display of the first special symbol. In addition, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table may be set to have a higher ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot than the second special symbol jackpot type determination table.

  Next, a variation pattern table used to select and determine the variation pattern of the special symbol and the effect symbol in the game control microcomputer 560 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a variation pattern table used for determining the variation pattern in a tabular format.

  In FIG. 7, (a) shows a determination table for when the normal state is shifted, and (b) shows a determination table for when the short state is shifted. Further, (c) shows a normal big hit determination table, and (d) shows a probability variation big hit determination table. Each determination table in FIGS. 7A to 7D is stored in the ROM 54, is selected according to the gaming state, and is used to determine (determine) the variation pattern type and variation pattern.

  The determination table shown in FIG. 7 includes a variation pattern type determination table that indicates the relationship between the random 2 and the variation pattern type, and a variation pattern determination table that indicates the relationship between the random 3 and the variation patterns belonging to various types for each variation pattern type. Including.

  In the column of “variation pattern type” or “variation pattern” in each table of FIG. 7, “normal” or “normal variation” indicates a normal variation pattern that does not reach.

  Further, “normal reach” in each table of FIG. 7 indicates a fluctuation pattern of normal reach that does not perform a particularly flashy effect when the reach state is reached. “Super Reach” indicates a variation pattern for performing a reach effect in which a special effect image is displayed when the reach state is reached.

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

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

  Note that the variation pattern shown in the loss determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is a display result of “out”. The variation pattern shown in the normal jackpot determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is a display result of “normal jackpot”. The variation pattern shown in the probability variation jackpot determination table is a variation pattern in which the final display result of the variation display is the display result of “probability variation jackpot”.

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

In the table of “Random 2 range” and “Variation pattern type” in the table of FIG. 7, the function as a variation pattern type determination table section showing the relationship between “Random 2 range” and “Variation pattern type” is shown. It is a column to show. For example, taking FIG. 7A as an example, there are a plurality of random 2 (1-251) values for each of a plurality of variation pattern types such as “normal”, “normal reach”, and “super reach”. It is divided into numerical ranges. For example, taking FIG. 7A as an example, if the value of random 2 extracted at a predetermined timing matches one of the determination values assigned to 140 to 229 among the random values of 1 to 251. Then, it is determined that the variation pattern type is “normal reach”.

  In the table of FIG. 7, “Random 3 range” and “Fluctuation pattern” are described as a variation pattern determination table unit that indicates the relationship between “Random 3 range” and “Variation pattern”. It is a column. The variation patterns shown corresponding to each type of variation pattern type determination table are variation patterns belonging to each type. For example, taking FIG. 7A as an example, the variation patterns belonging to the type of “super reach” are “first super reach”, “second super reach”, “third super reach”, and “first super reach”. “4 Super Reach”.

  All values of random 3 (1-220) are assigned to a plurality of numerical ranges in each of a plurality of variation patterns corresponding to each variation pattern type. For example, taking FIG. 7A as an example, when it is determined that the variation pattern type of “super reach” is selected, random 3 extracted at a predetermined timing is 1 to 220 of random values of 1 to 220. If it matches any numerical value of the determination values assigned to ˜70, it is determined that the variation pattern of “first super reach (50 seconds)” is set.

  When the variation display result for the first special symbol or the second special symbol is off, the determination table is selected as follows to determine the variation pattern. In the non-short-time state, when the fluctuation display result is out of place, the normal state out-of-state determination table in FIG. 7A is selected. On the other hand, when the variable display result is out of time in the time reduction state, the time reduction state determination table in FIG. 7B is selected. It should be noted that by using the determination tables of FIGS. 7A and 7B, the reach ratio is constant when the normal state is deviated and when the short time state is deviated regardless of the number of holds.

  When the variation display result is a big hit for the first special symbol or the second special symbol regardless of whether the time is short or not, the determination table is selected as follows in order to determine the variation pattern. When the fluctuation display result is a normal big hit, the normal big hit determination table of FIG. 7C is selected. When the variation display result is a probable big hit regardless of whether the time is short or not, the probable big hit judgment table of FIG. 7D is selected.

  In the time short state deviation determination table of FIG. 7B, the variation time of the normal fluctuation is set shorter than that in the normal state deviation time determination table of FIG. 7B, the fluctuation time is shorter than the reach fluctuation (including the normal reach fluctuation and the super reach fluctuation) compared to the normal state deviation determination table of FIG. 7A. So that the percentage determined for normal fluctuations (non-reach deviation fluctuations (variations resulting in deviation display results instead of reaching reach)) is low, and the percentage determined for reach fluctuations with longer fluctuation times than normal fluctuations is low. Data is set.

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

  In the determination tables shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B that are selected when there is a loss, the data is set so that the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a height relationship such that normal reach> super reach. Has been. On the other hand, in the determination tables of FIG. 7C and FIG. 7D that are selected when a big hit is made, the selection ratio of the reach type is selected in a high / low relationship such that normal reach <super reach. Data is set. As a result, the ratio of super reach reach production (the ratio of super reach reach production when a reach is selected) is higher when a big hit is made than when it is out of reach. The performance can increase the player's expectation.

  In addition, the determination table shown in FIG. 7D selected when the big hit is a probable big hit has a normal reach compared to the determination table shown in FIG. 7C selected when the big hit is a normal big hit. On the other hand, the data is set so that the ratio of selecting the type of super reach production is high. As a result, when the probability is a big hit, the ratio of the reach reach of the super reach (the ratio of the reach reach of the super reach when the reach is selected) is higher than the case of the normal big win. By performing the reach of reach, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for a promising big hit.

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

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. As shown in FIG. 8, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits various effect control commands to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the game control state.

  Main commands in FIG. 8 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). ). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each variation pattern that can be used as shown in FIG. 7, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by that number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Accordingly, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner.

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

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

  Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) that is transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started (at the time of initialization by RAM clear). Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed (initial setting at the time of restart due to a power failure that is not RAM clear). When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the gaming control microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and if not, initialization designation is performed. Send a command. Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) is executed (S20). Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: S21). .

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

  In addition, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a normal symbol determination random number and a big hit type determination random number used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: S23). . The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a corresponding symbol is executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the big prize opening in a predetermined order. The value of the flag is updated according to the gaming state.

  Next, the normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order, and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state. Update accordingly.

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

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 23 (S30).

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (S31: output processing).

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

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

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

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, a start port switch passing process is executed (S312). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process when the power is turned on. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and sets data such as a flag that can specify what the received effect control command indicates. Processing (for example, processing for storing data that can identify a received command in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 103) is performed (command analysis processing: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as a change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes corresponding to the control state is performed. A process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected and the effect control is executed.

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

  Next, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the hold display in the hold display area (moving or deleting the hold display, etc.) is executed (S707). Thereafter, an upper character setting process for setting an operation mode of the upper character attached to the upper part of the game frame is executed (S708). Then, the process returns to S702. The upper accessory setting process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  By executing such effect control main processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received. By controlling the effect devices such as the first upper character 29L, the second upper character 29R, and the speakers 27L and 27R, various effect controls according to the gaming state are performed.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the upper accessory setting process (S708) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. The upper accessory setting process is a process executed by the effect control CPU 101 after the processes of S701 to S707 shown in FIG. 11 after the power is turned on. The first upper accessory 29L attached to the upper part of the game frame, This is a process of setting the rotation angle (opening / closing angle) of the second upper accessory 29R. A plurality of stages (for example, 0 degree, 45 degrees, 60 degrees, 90 degrees, etc.) are provided for the rotation angle of the upper accessory, and one angle arbitrarily selected from them can be set.

  Here, in the initial state (when power is turned on for the first time or when power is turned on by RAM clear), the angle at which the rotation angle of the upper accessory does not protrude more than 90 degrees, which is the rotation angle that most protrudes with respect to the game frame. It is controlled to be (for example, 45 degrees). In this way, even if the adjustment is not performed, it is possible to prevent the upper accessory from coming into contact with another object.

The setting screen for setting the angle of the upper accessory is displayed after the power is turned on when the RAM 55 is cleared and the initial operation of each accessory is executed as an initial operation for checking the operation. When performing the initial operation, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not each accessory is present at the initial position in the detection signal from the accessory sensor serving as a detecting means provided near each accessory. To do. On the other hand, when the power is turned on without clearing the RAM 55, the upper character is not set. Therefore, when the initialization control command 101 shown in FIG. 8 is received, the production control CPU 101 determines that it is the upper character setting period and does not receive the initialization specification command (power failure recovery specification). When the command is received), it is determined that it is not the upper accessory setting period.

  In S750, the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not it is the upper feature setting period depending on whether or not the initialization designation command is received. When the effect control CPU 101 receives the initialization designation command, that is, when it is determined that it is the upper accessory setting period (Y in S750), the process proceeds to S751, and the initialization designation command is not received. In other words, if it is determined that it is not the upper accessory setting period (N in S750), the process is terminated.

  In S751, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether a setting operation has been detected. When the setting control by the store clerk or the like is detected (Y in S751), the effect control CPU 101 sets the rotation angle of the upper accessory and the rotation speed of the upper accessory according to the set angle (S752). , The process proceeds to S753. On the other hand, when the setting operation CPU 101 does not detect the setting operation (N in S751), the process is terminated.

  Next, in S753, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the set angle is 0 degrees. When the set angle is 0 degree (Y in S753), the effect control CPU 101 sets the upper accessory effect restriction flag (S754) and ends the process. On the other hand, if the set angle is not 0 degree (N in S753), the effect control CPU 101 ends the process.

  As shown in S752, the rotation angle and the rotation speed of the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R are set according to the set angle, so that it rotates with respect to the shaft 290 provided in the game frame. It is possible to prevent the upper accessory from coming into contact with another object such as a game frame of another gaming machine adjacent to the gaming machine or a data lamp disposed on the upper side while operating the upper winning combination.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 executes the pre-read effect process (S700) for determining whether to perform the pre-read effect and selecting the type of the pre-read effect, and then the value of the effect control process flag. Depending on, any one of S800 to S807 is performed.

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

  The pre-reading effect process (S700) is a process of performing pre-reading determination such as whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect, and determining an effect mode when the pre-reading effect is executed. The pre-reading effect is a special symbol change based on the hold information by pre-reading the hold information before the order of the change display (symbol change) of the special symbol based on the hold information (holding storage information) comes. This is a production technique such as determining the contents of the display and giving a notice in advance of how the future special symbols will change. For example, when the hold information is a jackpot, before the variable display by the hold information is executed, the jackpot may occur later based on the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold information. An effect such as giving a notice is performed as a look-ahead effect. Hereinafter, the fluctuation display based on the hold information as the target of the pre-reading effect is referred to as “target fluctuation display”.

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

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

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

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

  The process table includes process timer set values and data obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation time (variation display time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

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Next, various effects performed in the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, there may be executed an upper accessory effect in which the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R operate. In the upper character effect, the effect by the first pattern for notifying that the upper character operates and the upper character operates on the display screen of the effect display device 9 and the upper character operate, but the effect display device 9 The display screen is provided with an effect based on the second pattern in which it is not notified that the upper character operates.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for illustrating an example of the upper accessory effect. FIGS. 14A to 14C show display screens of the effect display device 9 when the upper accessory effect according to the first pattern is being executed. As shown in FIG. 14A, the chance image 95 is displayed during variable display, which indicates that an effect with a high expectation is executed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 14B, a notification image 96 indicating that the upper accessory moves is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9. For example, in FIG. 14B, an image in which the first upper combination 29L and the second upper combination 29R protrude upward from the game frame flows.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 14C, it is indicated on the screen of the effect display device 9 that the upper accessory is at an angle of 90 degrees that most protrudes. FIG. 14 (c) also shows how the first upper LED 29A provided on the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper LED 29B provided on the second upper accessory 29R emit light.

  During the execution of the upper accessory effect as shown in FIG. 14, the rotation operation is started at the angle at which the upper accessory is set. Thus, since the notification image 96 indicating that the upper character is operating is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9, it is possible to reliably notify the player that the upper character is operating. Can do. Note that the actual operation start time of the upper character may be after the video indicating that the upper character is operating on the effect display device 9 or before the video flows. Good.

  Here, when the upper accessory operates, an effect that the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B emit light and an effect that the frame LEDs 28 other than the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B emit light are also executed. However, the effect by the frame LED 28 is not displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 when the notification image 96 indicating that the upper accessory is operating is displayed. In this way, since the upper accessory effect is executed without including the effect by the frame LED 28 or the like, the operation of the upper accessory due to the upper accessory effect can be made more conspicuous.

  14B and 14C, a predetermined video may flow in the liquid crystal in the video that flows in the notification image 96 displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9. Any video may be played as the predetermined video on the liquid crystal in the video. Specifically, the original character may be displayed as a premium effect that notifies a big hit that is not related to the action of the upper character, or an image emitted by the frame LED 28 or the like may be played.

  Next, a table for determining the contents of the effect of the upper accessory effect will be described. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an upper accessory effect determination table. In FIG. 15, the table used for determining the upper feature effect differs between the normal game and the high base. Further, the upper accessory effect determination table determines whether or not to execute the upper accessory effect, and when executing the upper accessory effect, the first pattern (when both the operation and the notification are executed). ) And the second pattern (when only the operation is executed) is a data table used for a lottery to determine which upper accessory effect is to be executed. Here, the action indicates an effect in which the upper feature moves according to the set angle. In addition, as described with reference to FIG. 14, the notification is an effect or the like for reproducing a moving image indicating that the upper accessory is operating on the effect display device 9.

  FIGS. 15A and 15B are diagrams showing an upper accessory effect determination table during a normal game. In the upper game effect determination table in the normal game, the upper game effect determination table in the normal game big hit in FIG. 15 (A) and the upper character effect determination table in the normal game in FIG. 15 (B). It is included. The upper accessory effect determination table during these normal games is stored in the ROM 102 provided on the effect control board 80.

  The upper game effect determination table for normal game mid-big hit in FIG. 15A is data so as to have a magnitude relationship of “first pattern> second pattern> no execution” according to the value of SR2 extracted at a predetermined timing. Is set. The upper-compartment effect determination table at the time of out of normal game in FIG. 15 (B) is data so as to have a magnitude relationship of “first pattern <second pattern <no execution” depending on the value of SR2 extracted at a predetermined timing. Is set.

15A and 15B, in the normal game, when the display result of the variable display becomes the jackpot display result, the upper feature effect is executed as compared with the case of the off-line display result. The rate of being increased. In addition, when the big hit display result is obtained, the upper character effect of the first pattern is executed at a higher rate than the upper character effect of the second pattern. Therefore, when the upper combination effect is executed, the player's expectation for the big hit can be increased as compared with the case where the upper combination effect is not executed. Furthermore, when the upper pattern effect of the first pattern is executed, the player's expectation for the big hit can be increased as compared with the case where the upper pattern effect of the second pattern is executed.

  Due to the data setting in FIGS. 15 (A) and 15 (B), in the normal game, the big hit expectation degree differs depending on whether the upper character is operated in the first pattern or the second pattern. The interest of the production using the movable body provided in can be improved. More specifically, during normal games, when the first pattern is executed, the expectation for jackpot is higher than when the second pattern is executed. A feeling can be heightened.

  FIGS. 15C and 15D are diagrams showing an upper accessory effect determination table in the high base. In the upper base effect determination table in the high base, the upper base effect determination table at the time of high base medium hit in FIG. It is included. The upper accessory effect determination table in the high base is stored in the ROM 102 provided on the effect control board 80.

  In the upper base effect determination table at the time of high base middle and big hit in FIG. 15C, data is set so as to have a magnitude relationship of “second pattern> no execution” according to the value of SR2 extracted at a predetermined timing. Therefore, it is not determined to be the upper feature effect of the first pattern. The upper-compartment effect determination table at the time of high base deviation in FIG. 15D sets the data so that “no execution” is determined at a rate of 100% without depending on the value of SR2 extracted at a predetermined timing. Has been. In other words, during the high base, the big hit is determined by executing the upper feature effect by the second pattern.

  15C and 15D, in the high base, when the display result of the variable display becomes the jackpot display result, the upper feature effect is executed compared to the case of the off-line display result. The rate that is done is high. Therefore, even during the high base, as in the normal game, when the upper role effect is executed, the player's expectation for the big hit can be increased as compared with the case where the upper role effect is not executed. .

  In addition, by setting the data in FIGS. 15C and 15D, the upper accessory effect of the first pattern in which both the operation and the notification are executed is not executed during the high base. That is, when the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state in the high base, the upper accessory is operated by the second pattern. Therefore, in a high base state that is easy to control for big hits such as during probability change and during a short time, it is possible to suppress the execution of useless effects by executing the upper accessory effect using the second pattern without notification.

  As described above, the upper feature effect in the normal gaming state is an effect of moving the movable body as one of the notices, and the upper feature effect in the high base state is the movable object as a notification effect of the big hit rather than the notice. It can be said that the movement is moving. In other words, the upper feature effect in the high base state is a highly expected effect indicating the big hit notification as the big hit notification effect. As described above, when the upper feature effect is compared in the relationship of the notice and the notification, it can be said that the notification has a higher degree of expectation.

Here, the operation mode of the upper feature corresponding to the set angle is the same in the upper feature effect by the first pattern and the upper feature effect by the second pattern. In this way, it is possible to reduce the control burden when operating the upper accessory.

  It should be noted that the upper feature effect by the first pattern and the upper feature effect by the second pattern are not the same in the operation mode of the upper feature, and the operations may be similar. Here, “similar” means that there are many common points such as the same part. For example, similarly, the operation speed, the operation timing, and the operation mode (how to move, etc.) may be slightly different. In addition, the operation mode of the upper combination when the upper combination effect is executed in the normal gaming state and the high base state may be different.

  Next, a description will be given of the setting of the effect when the upper accessory effect is executed. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the effect setting process. In FIG. 16, processing related to the upper feature effect among the processes related to the setting of various effects included in the effect setting process in the effect symbol variation start process (S801) is shown. In the effect setting process, the effect control CPU 101 determines the various effects to be executed in the upper feature effect by performing the following process.

  The effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the upper feature effect restriction flag for restricting the upper feature effect is set (S901). The effect control CPU 101 proceeds to S902 if the upper feature effect restriction flag is not set (N in S901). On the other hand, when the upper accessory effect restriction flag is set (Y in S901), the effect control CPU 101 determines another effect (S907) and ends the process.

  In S902, the CPU 101 for effect control determines whether or not the variation to be executed this time is super reach. When the change executed this time is super reach (Y in S902), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to S903. On the other hand, if the change executed this time is not super reach (N in S902), the effect control CPU 101 determines another effect (S907) and ends the process.

  In S903, the production control CPU 101 determines whether or not the current gaming state is in the high base. When the current gaming state is not in the high base (N in S903), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to S904. On the other hand, if the current gaming state is in the high base (Y in S903), the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to S908.

  In S904, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation to be executed this time is a big hit. When the variation executed this time is a big hit (Y in S904), the effect control CPU 101 determines the content of the upper feature effect by the upper feature effect determination table at the time of the normal game big hit (S905), etc. Is determined (S907), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the change executed this time is not a big hit (N in S904), the effect control CPU 101 determines the content of the upper feature effect by the upper feature effect determination table when it is out of the normal game (S906). After determining other effects (S907), the process ends.

  In S908, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the variation to be executed this time is a big hit. When the variation executed this time is a big hit (Y in S908), the effect control CPU 101 determines the content of the upper feature effect using the upper base effect determination table at the time of the high base medium big hit (S909), and others. Is determined (S907), the process is terminated. On the other hand, when the variation executed this time is not a big hit (N in S908), the effect control CPU 101 determines the content of the upper feature effect by the upper feature effect determination table when the base is out of the high base (S910). After determining other effects (S907), the process ends.

As shown in S901, when the upper feature effect restriction flag is set, execution of the upper feature effect is restricted. In this way, although the upper character is controlled at a rotation angle that does not protrude with respect to the game frame, the effect related to the operation of the upper character (upper character effect) is executed, and the game It can prevent a person from feeling uncomfortable.

[Modification of motion control]
Next, a modified example of the operation control in the upper accessory will be described. There are a first upper accessory 29L and a second upper accessory 29R as the origin detection subject (operation subject) that needs to be detected. The origin positions of the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R can be detected by an origin detection sensor (not shown). The operation control may be performed using the accessory 12 as an origin detection target.

  Here, the operation of moving the subject to be repeatedly operated to the origin position (initial position) until reaching the operation error determination number (for example, 3 times) is referred to as non-detection operation control. The minimum speed based on the minimum control speed set in the operation process data at the time of detection of the operation of once returning from the origin position (initial position) and returning from the position away from the origin position (initial position) to the origin position (initial position) The control performed at is referred to as detection-time operation control. The position away from the origin position is a position in the vicinity of the origin position, that is, a position where the detected part of each upper accessory cannot be detected by each origin sensor, and is a predetermined position closer to the origin position than each effect position ( (Operating position at detection). By operating the target object at the control speed set in the actual operation confirmation process data corresponding to the timer count value of the actual operation confirmation process timer, the control speed of the target object is changed in time series. Control for actual operation confirmation (long initialization operation control) is performed in order to perform the same acceleration or deceleration as the control speed set when the upper accessory is actually operated in the production by the upper accessory. ).

  The operation mode and control contents of the upper accessory will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18. FIG. 17 is a schematic explanatory diagram illustrating operation modes of non-detection operation control, detection operation control, and actual operation confirmation operation control performed by the effect control CPU 101. 18A is an explanatory diagram showing the control speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control, FIG. 18B is an explanatory diagram showing the control speed in the detection-time operation control, and FIG. 18C is a control speed in the non-detection-time operation control. It is explanatory drawing which shows.

  In FIG. 17 and FIG. 18, non-detection operation control (short initialization operation control) and detection operation control (short) in the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R, which are the origin detection target actors. Only the initialization operation control) and the actual operation confirmation operation control (long initialization operation control) will be described, and description of the accessory 12 that is not the origin detection target accessory will be omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R are provided so as to be able to reciprocate between the origin position (retracted position, initial position) and the production position, respectively. The forward movement from the production position to the production position and the return movement from the production position to the origin position are actual operations that are actually performed in the upper feature production or the like.

When the initialization control is executed, the production control CPU 101 detects that the detected part of the upper accessory is not detected by the origin detection sensor, that is, the upper accessory is at the origin for some reason (for example, when transported or installed on the game island) If you have moved from the position, if you could not return to the origin at the previous operation (for example, when performing the production, you could not confirm the origin return of the upper feature due to motor step-out, failure, catch, etc. (For example, when an accessory error (operation abnormality) occurs such that operation cannot be performed), or when the machine has moved from the origin position due to vibration of the gaming machine) (for example, non-detection operation control in FIG. 17). Non-detection operation control to return to the origin when it is at a predetermined position between the origin position and the production position, such as the position indicated by a black circle corresponding to To run. When the non-detection operation control is executed, the upper accessory is located away from the origin position, and therefore, the operation is only an operation of moving the upper accessory in the direction of the origin position.

  In addition, when the initialization processing is executed, the production control CPU 101 executes the detection-time operation control when the detected portion of the first upper accessory 29L or the second upper accessory 29R is detected by the origin detection sensor. .

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

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

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 executes non-detection operation control or detection operation control in the initialization process, and then executes actual operation confirmation operation control. The operation control for actual operation confirmation is the same operation as the actual operation that the upper part actually performs in various effects.

  Next, the control speeds set when the production control CPU 101 executes the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation confirmation operation control are compared. Note that the speeds shown in FIGS. 18A, 18B, and 18C are control speeds set by the effect control CPU 101 to operate each of the upper actors. This is different from the actual operating speed. That is, for example, when a predetermined upper accessory is operated, even when the same control speed is set for one movement section and another movement section between the origin position and the effect position, In the case where the mode is different from the movement section, the operation speed when the upper accessory is actually operated may be different from the control speed. Even if the same control speed is set for the upper feature, if there is a difference in the size, weight, operation mode, operation distance, drive mechanism, etc. of each upper feature, the actual operation of each upper feature The speed is not necessarily the same. In the case where a plurality of upper features are operated by a stepping motor having the same performance, even if the same control speed is set for each upper feature, the size, weight, operation mode, operation distance, When there is a difference in the driving mechanism or the like, the actual operation speed of each upper accessory is not necessarily the same.

  As shown in FIG. 18A, when performing the actual operation check operation control, the effect control CPU 101 corresponds to the timer count value of the actual operation check process timer in the set actual operation check process data. The object to be confirmed is operated based on the set control speed. Specifically, control is performed such that after acceleration from the origin position, the vehicle is decelerated and stopped at the effect position, and after acceleration from the effect position is decelerated and stopped at the origin position. In other words, in the action control for actual operation confirmation for confirming that each upper accessory can operate normally, the control speed of the upper accessory is set to low speed → high speed → low speed between the origin position and the production position. Change in order. In other words, when the effect control CPU 101 executes the movable body effect of each upper accessory, the minimum speed (low speed) as the first speed and the maximum speed (high speed) as the second speed faster than the minimum speed. In order to perform control so that each upper accessory operates at a speed within the range, even when the action control for actual operation confirmation is executed, the first speed is the lowest speed (low speed) and the second speed that is faster than the lowest speed. Control is performed so that each upper accessory operates at a speed within the range of the maximum speed (high speed) as the speed.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 18B, when performing the motion control at the time of detection, the CPU 101 for effect control always confirms the actual operation during the period of moving from the origin position to the effect position and the period of moving from the effect position to the origin position. The upper accessory is controlled to operate at the minimum speed (first speed) in the operation control. That is, the CPU 101 for effect control has a maximum speed in the detection-time operation control as the first operation control that is equal to or lower than the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control as the second operation control (the minimum in the actual operation confirmation operation control). The upper accessory is controlled to operate based on the lowest minimum control speed among the control speeds set in the actual operation confirmation operation control so as to always be the same speed as the speed).

  In the case of detection-time operation control, the upper accessory has a shorter operating distance than the actual operation check operation control. There is a risk that the detected part cannot be reliably detected by the detection sensor, or the upper feature etc. may be damaged due to the impact when the upper feature returns to the origin position from a short distance and the movement is restricted, Control to operate at the minimum speed in the actual operation check operation control.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 18C, when performing the non-detection operation control, the effect control CPU 101 always moves from the arbitrary position between the origin position and the effect position to the origin position. Control is performed so as to operate at the minimum speed (first speed) in the operation control for actual operation confirmation. In other words, the CPU 101 for effect control has a speed (actual operation) in which the maximum speed (maximum operation speed) in the non-detection operation control as the first operation control is equal to or less than the minimum speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation as the second operation control. The upper accessory is controlled to operate based on the lowest minimum control speed among the control speeds set in the actual operation confirmation operation control so as to be the same speed as the minimum speed in the confirmation operation control.

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

  As described above, when performing the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control as the first operation control, the effect control CPU 101 always always performs the simple operation based on the minimum control speed set in the actual operation confirmation operation control. Control is performed so that the upper character operates at a single (constant) operation speed. These minimum speeds are the minimum speeds in the action control for actual operation confirmation corresponding to each upper accessory, and are not the operation speeds common to each upper accessory, so the minimum speeds in each upper accessory may be different. .

  Specifically, since the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R have different sizes, weights, operation modes, operation distances, and drive mechanisms including a drive motor, the same control speed is set. Even in this case, the actual operating speed of the upper part is different. In addition, even when different control speeds are set for each upper accessory, the actual operation speed of the upper accessory is different. In this way, the minimum speed is an operation speed based on the control speed set for each upper character, and is controlled so as to operate at the minimum speed optimum for the upper character. It is possible to reliably detect the accessory at the origin position.

  As described above, the effect control CPU 101 as the control means for controlling the operation of the upper character by the first upper character motor 30L and the second upper character motor 30R as the driving means for operating the upper character. The production control CPU 101 includes non-detection operation control and detection operation control as first operation control, and second operation control for confirming that the upper accessory can operate normally. The actual operation check operation control and the third action control for performing the upper accessory effect by the upper accessory can be executed. When the actual operation check operation control is executed, the first speed is the lowest. Control the upper character to operate at a speed within the range of the speed (low speed) and the maximum speed (high speed) as the second speed faster than the minimum speed, and perform non-detection operation control and detection operation control. When executing, the second action Upper won game at a minimum speed below the speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control of the control is controlled to operate.

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

  In addition, when performing non-detection operation control or detection operation control, if control is performed so that the upper actor operates at a speed equal to or lower than the minimum speed in the actual operation check operation control, non-detection operation control or detection The control speed set when executing the hourly operation control and the minimum control speed set in the action control for actual operation confirmation may be the same control speed or different control speeds.

  Further, when executing the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control, the effect control CPU 101 always has a preset single (constant) operation speed, that is, always the lowest speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control. The first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R may be controlled to operate.

  By doing in this way, the speed at the time of positioning the 1st upper part 29L and the 2nd upper part 29R in the origin position can be made constant, and the 1st upper part 29L and the 2nd upper part 29R Can be prevented.

  Further, when performing the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control, the effect control CPU 101 performs the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory at the lowest speed (first speed) in the actual operation confirmation operation control. You may control so that the thing 29R may operate | move.

  By doing so, the speed is excessively lowered while ensuring the safe operation of the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R (for example, a speed slower than the minimum speed in the action control for actual operation confirmation) By selecting the maximum speed (first speed) that can be operated safely without the need to perform the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control period, the period can be shortened.

  In addition, an origin detection sensor is provided as a detecting means capable of detecting that the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R are located at the origin position, and the effect control CPU 101 detects that the origin detection sensor is in a detection state. If not, perform non-detection operation control.If the origin detection sensor is in the detection state, execute detection-time operation control. You may control so that an accessory may operate | move.

  By doing in this way, the presence or absence of a defect of the origin detection sensor can be grasped by non-detection operation control or detection operation control. In addition, when performing non-detection operation control, it is unclear whether or not the upper accessory is near the origin position, whereas when performing detection operation control, the upper accessory is at the origin position. Therefore, the operation control at the time of detection may be performed at a speed faster than the operation control at the time of non-detection, which is lower than the minimum speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 sets the operation error determination count to “3” when a specific abnormality (for example, an operation abnormality that occurred during the execution of the production) has occurred and the origin detection sensor is not in the detection state. Until reaching, the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R may be controlled to move toward the origin position at the lowest speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control.

  By doing in this way, even in the operation at the time of abnormality that is executed when a specific abnormality (for example, an error such as an operation abnormality that occurred during the performance) has occurred, the first upper accessory 29L or the second The upper accessory 29R can be operated safely. Specifically, for example, when an operation abnormality occurs during the performance, when the initialization process is performed after that, the upper accessory has not returned to the origin position, so the non-detection operation control is executed. Will be. In addition, when an operation abnormality occurs, it is considered that the upper combination does not operate even in the initialization process. Therefore, the first upper combination 29L and the second combination are operated at the minimum speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation as the operation at the time of abnormality. Control is performed so that the upper accessory 29R moves toward the origin position.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 may not perform the actual operation confirmation operation control when there is a storage of the origin return error of the target object.

  By doing so, it is possible to prevent the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R from stopping at positions other than the origin position during the actual operation check operation control due to an abnormality. Specifically, for example, if an operation abnormality occurs during the execution of an effect, it is considered that the upper accessory does not operate even in the initialization process. It is preferable not to execute the operation control for actual operation confirmation because only load is applied to the means.

  Moreover, it has the 1st upper part 29L and the 2nd upper part 29R as an upper part, and CPU101 for direction control determines with an upper part being an origin detection object for which it is necessary to perform an origin detection. If it is determined that the upper part is not an origin detection target object that requires origin detection, the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control and the actual operation confirmation operation control are executed. The detection-time operation control and the detection-time operation control may not be performed.

  By doing in this way, the operation control for actual operation confirmation can be performed only for the necessary upper accessory, and the operation confirmation time by the operation control for actual operation confirmation can be shortened.

In addition, when performing the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control as the first operation of each of the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R, the effect control CPU 101 is for confirming each actual operation. The upper accessory may be controlled to operate at the minimum speed in the operation control, and the operation speed of the actual operation confirmation operation control may be different between the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R. .

  By doing in this way, the period of non-detection operation control and detection operation control can be shortened, ensuring the safe operation of each upper accessory by the operation speed according to each upper accessory. For example, even if the same control speed is set in the operation control for actual operation confirmation in the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R, the size, weight, operation mode, operation distance of each upper accessory When there is a difference in the drive mechanism or the like, the actual operation speed of each upper accessory when the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control are executed is different.

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

  For example, the first movable part and the second movable part are arranged at the front and back so that the second movable part overlaps the front side of the first movable part when viewed from the player when moving toward the origin position. When performing any one of the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation confirmation operation control, when performing the operation control of both the first movable portion and the second movable portion together, It is preferable to control the operation speed (minimum speed) of the first movable part and the second movable part to be different. By doing in this way, if the first movable part and the second movable part are moved to a position away from the origin position for some reason, the power is turned on, and the first movable part in the initialization process When the non-detection operation control of both the second movable part and the second movable part is executed together, if the operation speed (minimum speed) of both the first movable part and the second movable part is controlled to be the same, Although it is difficult to see the situation where the first movable part is hidden by the two movable parts and moved to the origin position, the first movable part and the second movable part are controlled by controlling the minimum speeds of the first movable part and the second movable part to be different. Since the two movable parts shift when they move, it is easy to confirm the origin return operation of each of the first movable part and the second movable part.

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

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

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) As shown in FIG. 15, the degree of expectation controlled to the big hit gaming state is different between the first pattern and the second pattern as the upper feature effect. Specifically, during the normal game, the big hit expectation is higher when the first pattern is executed as the upper feature effect than when the second pattern is executed. In this way, the degree of expectation that is controlled in the big hit game state differs depending on whether the upper character is operated in the first pattern or the second pattern, so the effect using the movable body provided in the game frame Can improve the interest of In addition, it is possible to increase expectation for the execution of the first pattern.

  (2) The upper feature is operated in the same manner in the first pattern and the second pattern. In this way, the control burden when operating the movable body can be reduced.

  (3) As shown in FIG. 14, on the screen of the effect display device 9, a notification image 96 indicating that the upper accessory is operating is displayed. In this way, it is possible to reliably notify the player that the movable body is operating.

  (4) As shown in FIG. 15, when the big hit gaming state is controlled in the high base, the upper accessory is operated by the second pattern. If it does in this way, in the high base state which is easy to be controlled to the big hit game state, execution of useless effects can be suppressed by controlling the operation of the movable body by the second pattern.

  (5) As shown in FIG. 14, the effect by the frame LED 28 is not displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9 when the notification image 96 indicating that the upper accessory is operating is displayed. In this way, since the upper accessory effect is executed without including the effect by the frame LED 28, the operation of the movable body due to the upper accessory effect can be made more conspicuous.

  (6) As shown in S752 of FIG. 12, the rotation angle and rotation speed of the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R are set according to the set angle. In this way, it is possible to prevent the movable body from coming into contact with other objects while operating the movable body that rotates with respect to the shaft 290 provided in the game frame.

  (7) As shown in S901 of FIG. 16, when the upper feature effect restriction flag is set, execution of the upper feature effect is restricted. In this way, although the movable body is controlled at a rotation angle (0 degree) that does not protrude with respect to the game frame, an effect related to the operation of the movable body is executed, and the player feels uncomfortable. It can prevent giving.

  (8) As shown in FIG. 2, the rotation angle of the upper accessory can be adjusted stepwise. In this way, it is possible to prevent complication of control due to stepless adjustment.

  (9) In the initial state, the angle is controlled so as not to protrude more than 90 degrees. In this way, it is possible to prevent the movable body from coming into contact with other objects even when adjustment is not performed.

  (10) Vary the rotation speed depending on the rotation angle of the upper part. If it does in this way, the production time of the production performed when a movable body operates can be made common.

  (11) The first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B as the light emitting means emit light with the same luminance regardless of the rotation angle of the upper accessory. In this way, complication of the control of the light emitting means can be prevented.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the first pattern of motion + notification and the second pattern of motion only are provided as the upper feature effect. When the upper character effect by the second pattern is executed, the screen of the effect display device 9 does not display the notification image 96 indicating that the upper character is operating but displays another effect (upper character effect). (An effect by another image that does not show the above operation) may be executed. Moreover, you may make it operate | move in relation to timings, such as switching of a game state (when controlled by big hit) and switching of production (at the time of development to super reach).

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the first upper LED 29A and the second upper LED 29B as the light emitting means emit light with the same luminance regardless of the rotation angle (operation angle) of the upper accessory has been described. However, the rotation angle may correspond to the luminance. For example, the brightness may be small when the angle is 45 degrees, the brightness is medium when the angle is 60 degrees, and the brightness is large when the angle is 90 degrees. Conversely, the brightness may be increased as the rotation angle is narrower. In this way, it is possible to prevent the light from becoming difficult to see.

  (3) In embodiment mentioned above, the upper part of the game frame was demonstrated as an attachment position of an accessory. However, the accessory may be arranged at a position other than the upper part of the game frame. For example, you may make it arrange | position in positions, such as the side of a game frame, a front, and a lower part.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, in the normal gaming state, the case where the first pattern of motion + notification has a higher jackpot expectation than the second pattern of only motion has been described. However, the second pattern may have a higher jackpot expectation than the first pattern. Further, the upper role effect may be executed by the first pattern in the high base state, or the big hit expectation may be different between the first pattern and the second pattern.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the notification for reproducing the moving image indicating that the upper accessory is operating has been described as the first pattern of the upper accessory effect. The notification may be a moving picture or image of the real upper part, or a picture or CG imitating the real thing.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, when executing the upper accessory effect, an effect may be executed in which operation means such as the accessory 12 other than the upper accessory, the push button 120, or the like is operated or light is emitted. Even in such a case, when displaying the notification image 96 indicating that the upper accessory is operating, it is desirable not to display that the effect by the accessory 12 or the operating means is executed. .

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, when the upper feature effect restriction flag is set, the execution of the upper feature effect is restricted (it is a prohibited state that is not executed). However, when the upper character effect restriction flag is set, an alternative effect may be executed instead of the upper character effect.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of movable bodies (combinations) are provided, such as the first upper accessory 29L and the second upper accessory 29R. Such a movable body may be configured such that operation settings can be executed separately.

(9) In the above-described embodiment, in the initial state (when power is turned on for the first time or when power is turned on by RAM clear), the rotation angle of the upper accessory is the rotation angle that protrudes most with respect to the game frame. A case has been described in which the angle is controlled so as not to protrude more than 90 degrees (for example, 45 degrees). However, even though the game store can be fully opened up to 90 degrees, if it is not newly set, it may be assumed that it will continue to be used without noticing that the angle is set to 45 degrees. Therefore, it is desirable to notify the current rotation angle on the screen of the effect display device 9 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated. In this way, the game shop clerk can easily grasp the current rotation angle of the upper accessory.

  (10) In the various controls shown in the above-described embodiment, medals are inserted and a predetermined bet number is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated in accordance with the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the stop by the player When the symbols on the display means are stopped according to the operation of the button, and the combination of the symbols to be stopped is a specific symbol combination, this is applied to a slot machine (slot machine) in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. Is also possible. In the slot machine, a bonus such as a big bonus (BB), a regular bonus (RB), an AT for performing an effect for notifying an internal lottery result, an RT in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is different from the normal gaming state, The above-described upper accessory effect may be executed as an effect indicating the control to the ART shifted to the AT and the RT. For example, an upper accessory effect may be executed at an opportunity won by an AT or the like (including a gasse effect in the case of a loss), and an effect based only on an operation may be executed during an AT.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, a player, not a game store clerk, may be able to adjust the rotation angle and brightness of the upper accessory. In such a case, it is desirable to display the menu screen by operating the operating means in a state where the variation display is not being performed so that the rotation angle of the upper accessory can be set. In addition, you may enable it to set the rotation angle and brightness | luminance of an upper accessory during a fluctuation | variation.

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

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

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols and production symbols “1” to “9” are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed is shown. It is not limited to the embodiment. For example, the symbol that is variably displayed and the symbol that is derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol that is different from the symbol that is variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to display a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner, and the variable display may be executed using only one type of symbols. In this case, for example, the variable display may be performed by alternately lighting and blinking the one type of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variation display may be derived and displayed last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be a thing.

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

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

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

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 9 production | presentation display apparatus, 29L 1st upper part, 29R 2nd upper part, 100 microcomputer for production control, 560 microcomputer for game control.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
A movable body capable of projecting from the game frame by rotating about an axis provided in the game frame;
A gaming machine comprising control means capable of controlling an operation of the movable body by adjusting a rotation angle of the movable body.

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