JP2019000568A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine including an electric wire connected to a movable object and, even when external force is applied to the electric wire associated with the operation of the movable object, capable of suppressing removal of the electric wire from a presser part.SOLUTION: The game machine according to the present invention including a movable part and an electric component, includes: a first electric wire connected to the movable part; a second electric wire connected to a fixed electric component; a presser part having an opening part allowing entry/exit of the electric wires and capable of fastening the electric wires; and suppression part for restricting movement of the electric wires. The presser part is so configured that the first electric wire and the second electric wire are disposed such that the second electric wire is located closer to the opening part than the first electric wire is, and the first electric wire and second electric wire are fastened. The suppression part restricts the movement of the second electric wire.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 47

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine. Specifically, the present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

  Game equipment (“game equipment” means all equipment installed in amusement halls such as game machines (pachinko machines, slot machines, etc.), card units, card issuing devices, clearing devices, hall management devices, prize exchange devices, etc. For example, electrical wiring (harness) is used for connection between substrates. And the said electrical wiring is often fastened to the predetermined part in the middle of the wiring.

  As a gaming machine, for example, one having a locking structure in which a hook portion is provided and a wiring pressing portion is provided in order to fasten an electric wiring for electrically connecting electric components (for example, Patent Documents). 1).

JP 2011-30739 A

  However, in the gaming machine, when the electrical wiring is connected to the movable object, an external force is applied to the electrical wiring with the operation of the movable object, and the electrical wiring may be detached from the electrical wiring locking structure. If the electrical wiring is separated from the deterrent structure, there is a risk that the connection between the electrical components is disconnected or the electrical wiring is messy.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to suppress the electric wiring even when the electric wiring is connected to the movable object and an external force is applied to the electric wiring with the operation of the movable object. It is providing the game machine which can suppress coming off from a part.

(Means 1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine) including a movable part and an electrical component, and a first electrical wiring (for example, connected to the movable part) Cable 361), a second electrical wiring (for example, cable 365) connected to a fixed electrical component, and an opening (for example, opening 367) that allows the electrical wiring to go in and out are formed. A holding portion (for example, a holding portion 364) that can be fastened, and a deterring portion (for example, a deterring portion 366) that restricts movement of the electric wiring, wherein the second electric wiring is the first electric wire in the holding portion. The first electric wiring and the second electric wiring are arranged so as to be closer to the opening than the first electric wiring, and the first electric wiring and the second electric wiring are fastened. The deterrence unit is And limits the movement of the serial second electrical wiring. For this reason, even if the electrical wiring is connected to the movable object and an external force is applied to the electrical wiring with the operation of the movable object, it is possible to suppress the electrical wiring from being detached from the pressing portion. And, it is possible to suppress problems such as disconnection between electrical components, mess of electrical wiring (collision after entanglement of electrical wiring),
(Means 2) The first electrical wiring and the second electrical wiring in the gaming machine may be the following harnesses. Such a harness includes three or more electrical wires for connecting the connectors, and at least one electrical wire connects the connectors while bundling the two or more electrical wires in a spiral shape in the lengthwise direction. For this reason, the said harness can suppress that the bundled electric wiring is scattered while preventing the electric wiring from being damaged. Therefore, it can be suitably used for a game machine, particularly a movable part of a game machine. When a movable object such as an accessory moves in a gaming machine, even if the harness moves, bends, or bends along with the movement of the movable object, it is possible to prevent the bundled electric wiring from being scattered. Can be prevented from being damaged. Further, since the binding can be maintained without using a wiring protector (auxiliary material) such as a spiral tube or a protective tape, the use of the wiring protector can be omitted. This is advantageous in terms of cost.

  (Means 3) In the means 2, the electric wiring for bundling two or more electric wirings may be at least one of a ground line and a power supply line. According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress an adverse effect on a signal sent through the electrical wiring, for example, noise is generated.

  (Means 4) The means 2 or 3 may transmit data in a serial manner. According to such a configuration, compared to the case where data is transmitted in a parallel manner, it can be more resistant to noise, is advantageous in terms of cost, and can easily control data.

  (Means 5) In any one of the means 2 to 4, the color (for example, black, red, blue, color, gray, green, pink, etc.) of the electrical wires that bundle two or more electrical wires is the connection destination of the connector You may change according to. According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily identify the use and connection destination of the electrical wiring, and prevent erroneous wiring.

  (Means 6) In any one of the means 2 to 5, the electric wiring for bundling two or more electric wirings may be longer than the electric wiring to be bundled. According to such a configuration, the bendability and flexibility of the harness can be improved. For example, in a gaming machine, when such a harness is used as a movable object, inhibition of the smooth operation of the movable object by the harness can be suppressed, and the movable object can be prevented from operating well in the gaming machine.

  Further, modes for carrying out the invention to be described later include inventions according to means 7 to means 16 described below. Conventionally, as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-180398, the initial position of an accessory is detected as part of a confirmation operation for confirming the operation of an accessory (movable object) such as a movable member when a gaming machine is started. There is something that performs the initial operation to do. In the gaming machine disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-180398, since the initial operation is suddenly started, there is a possibility that the movable object does not operate well. The invention according to the means 7 to means 16 has been made in view of the above situation, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing a movable object from not operating well.

  (Means 7) The gaming machine of the means 7 is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1, slot machine), and is in a standby position (for example, FIG. 8, FIG. 9, FIG. 47, FIG. 48, the origin position of the movable member 170 shown in FIG. 25A, the origin position of the movable member 173 and the origin position of the movable member 175 shown in FIG. For example, the second position of the movable member 321 shown in FIGS. 8, 9, 47, and 48, the advance position of the movable member 170 shown in FIG. 26 (3), the position of the movable member 173 shown in FIG. 30 (B), A plurality of movable objects (for example, movable member 321, movable member 170 in modified example 6, movable member 173 and movable member 175 in modified example 7) that can move to the position of movable member 175 shown in FIG. The gaming machine was activated In this case, a confirmation operation for confirming the operation of the movable object (for example, an initial operation in the movable member initialization process in step S51B in FIG. 16) and a break-in operation for moving the movable object (for example, steps S51A, S51 in FIG. 16). In step S8004 in the control means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) that executes the operation of the movable member break-in process in FIG. 18 and the effect execution means that can execute the effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 of the modified example 6). The process execution unit includes steps for executing steps S8006 and S74), and the effect execution means operates as a single operation effect that causes the movable object to operate independently (for example, the first single character effect-first in the sixth modification). 3 single actor effect) and an interlocking operation effect (for example, interlocking in Modification 6) in which a plurality of movable objects are operated in conjunction with each other. It should be noted that “interlocking” means that a plurality of movable objects appear to have some relationship in appearance, that is, a “linked operation effect” means that a plurality of movable objects have some relationship. It should be noted that the “linked operation effect” is an effect that causes the player to recognize that the plurality of movable objects have some relationship by operating the plurality of movable objects integrally (for example, It may be an effect that combines multiple movable objects), or each movable object is operated independently, and the multiple movable objects are involved in some way by controlling the operation timing and other effect members. (For example, an effect of displaying an image indicating that a plurality of movable objects are operating integrally in the effect display device 5). Can be executed. According to such a configuration, a confirmation operation for confirming the operation of the movable object and a running-in operation for moving the movable object are executed. For this reason, since movement of a movable object is not accustomed, it can suppress affecting the operation | movement of a movable object. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the movable object from operating well.

  (Means 8) When an abnormality is detected in the movement of the movable object by the break-in operation in the means 7, an error processing means (for example, step S513, step S517 in FIG. 18) that executes error processing (for example, notification of abnormality) May be further provided. According to such a configuration, error processing is executed when an abnormality is detected in the operation of the movable object during the break-in operation. As a result, it is possible to execute processing corresponding to a state in which the movable object does not operate normally.

  (Means 9) In the means 7 or 8, the control means may execute a break-in operation before the confirmation operation (see, for example, FIG. 16). According to such a configuration, the break-in operation is executed before the confirmation operation. As a result, it can suppress that a movable object does not operate | move favorably in confirmation operation | movement.

  (Means 10) In the means 9, the control means prohibits the execution of the confirmation operation when an abnormality is detected in the operation of the movable object by the running-in operation (for example, the notification stop operation is performed in steps S514 and S518 in FIG. 18). Until this is done, the movable member initialization process in step S51B of FIG. 16 may not be executed). According to such a configuration, when an abnormality is detected in the operation of the movable object during the break-in operation, the execution of the initial operation is prohibited. As a result, it is possible to prevent the confirmation operation from being performed while the movable object does not operate normally.

  (Means 11) In any one of the means 7 to 10, the movable object may be moved to the advanced position by different power sources during the game and during the running-in operation. According to such a configuration, the movable object is moved to the advanced position by different power sources during the game and during the running-in operation. As a result, the break-in operation can be performed with a suitable power source.

  (Means 12) In the means 11, the movable object is an elastic body (for example, a tension spring 323) during the game, and a motor (for example, the second effect motor 330) having a stronger force than the elastic body during the running-in operation. It is good also as being moved to the advance position as a power source. According to such a configuration, a motor having a stronger force than the elastic body is used as a power source for the movable object in the break-in operation. As a result, it is possible to move the movable object to the advanced position more reliably during the break-in operation.

  (Means 13) In any one of the means 7 to 12, the movable object includes an electric cable (for example, the cable 361) that bends and stretches as the movable object moves, and the break-in operation is performed by moving the movable object. It may be an operation of bending and stretching the cable. According to such a configuration, a confirmation operation for confirming the operation of the movable object and a running-in operation for bending and stretching the electric cable by moving the movable object are performed. For this reason, since the movement of the electric cable is not used, it is possible to suppress the influence on the operation of the movable object. As a result, it can suppress that a movable object does not operate | move favorably.

  (Means 14) In the means 13, the electric cable may be provided in the vicinity of an object that generates heat (for example, the LCD of the effect display device 5, the first effect motor 303, the second effect motor 330). According to such a configuration, the electrical cable becomes flexible due to heat. As a result, the movable object can be moved more reliably.

  (Means 15) In any one of the means 7 to 14, a return operation for returning the movable object to the standby position (for example, in the modified example 7, the operation is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 indicated by a dotted line in FIGS. 36 to 39. Return operation means for performing an operation to return to the origin position (origin return operation) or the like, and the control means is a mode of the return operation (for example, the rotation mechanism 173A in FIG. 36 or FIG. 37 does not perform the origin return operation). 38 and 39, the rotation mechanism 173A performs the origin return operation, and the opening / closing mechanism 173B in FIG. 36 or 38 does not perform the origin return operation, and the opening / closing mechanism 173B in FIG. (For example, in FIGS. 36 to 39, the rotation mechanism 173A or the opening / closing mechanism 173). When the origin return operation is performed, the operation mechanism that has performed the origin return operation does not perform the initial operation (short initial operation) or when the rotation mechanism 173A or the opening / closing mechanism 173B does not perform the origin return operation. (In a mode in which an initial operation (short initial operation) is performed for an operation mechanism that has not performed an origin return operation, etc.) (for example, a short initial operation shown in FIGS. 36 to 39). The initial operation (which may be a long initial operation) is performed (for example, neither the rotation mechanism 173A nor the opening / closing mechanism 173B shown in FIG. 39 performs the initial operation (short initial operation)). Including the embodiment). According to such a configuration, a suitable initial operation can be executed.

  (Means 16) In any one of the means 7 to 15, the effect executing means operates the first effect (for example, the non-movable body notice effect (cut-in notice, group notice) in the modification 8) and the movable object. It is possible to execute the second effect (for example, the movable body notice effect (movable body notice A, movable object notice B, movable object notice C) in the modified example 8) (for example, the effect control CPU 120 in the modified example 8 (Steps S8006 and S74 are executed based on the process table selected in Step S8004 based on the lottery result in Step S3906), and execution of the second effect is restricted when the execution ratio of the second effect is high within a predetermined period. At the same time, the first effect is executed at a higher rate than when the execution rate is low (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control in the modified example 8 When the movable body notice effect is executed five times or more in the fluctuation of the number of times (Y in step S3902), the limited time notice effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 42B (normal notice effect execution shown in FIG. 42A) Step S3906 may be executed using a notice effect execution lottery table) in which the execution ratio of the movable body notice effect is lower than that of the lottery table and the execution ratio of the non-movable object notice effect is high. According to such a configuration, the operation of the movable object can be suitably executed while preventing an increase in cost.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). (A) is a front view showing an effect unit, and (B) is a rear view. FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the effect unit is viewed from an oblique front. FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the effect unit is viewed from obliquely behind. (A) is a front view which shows the state which has a movable part in a tilting position, and (B) shows the state which has a movable part in a standing position. (A) is a pinion gear, (B) is a rear view showing a rack gear. (A) is the schematic which shows the state which has a movable member in the 1st position, and (B) shows the state which exists in the 2nd position. (A) is the side view of the schematic which shows the state which has a movable member in the 1st position, and (B) shows the state in the 2nd position. (A) is a schematic view showing a state where the pinion gear is engaged with the rack gear, (B) is a state where the rack gear is moved, and (C) is a schematic view showing a state where the rack gear is regulated. (A)-(D) are the principal part enlarged views which show the state of the gear until it will be in a control state. (A) is a restricted state, (B) is a state in which the pinion gear is changed to a restricted release state by rotating the pinion gear in the first operating direction, and (C) is a schematic view showing an initial driving state. (A) is a restricted state, (B) is a state in which the pinion gear is changed to a restricted release state by rotating the pinion gear in the second operation direction, and (C) is a schematic diagram showing an initial driving state. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a movable member break-in process. (A)-(D) is explanatory drawing which shows the condition which changes to a control state by the control means as the modification 1. FIG. (A)-(D) is explanatory drawing which shows the condition which changes to a control state by the control means as the modification 2. FIG. (A)-(D) is explanatory drawing which shows the condition which changes to a control state by the control means as the modification 3. FIG. (A) is an explanatory view showing a restricting part as modified example 4, and (B) is an explanatory view showing a restricting part as modified example 5. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the production | presentation symbol fluctuation start process in the modification 6. It is explanatory drawing which shows the accessory effect execution lottery table in the modification 6. It is a figure which shows an example of the 1st effect operation | movement using the movable member in the modification 6. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the 2nd production operation using the movable member in the modification 6. FIG. It is a figure in a modification 6 which shows an example of the 3rd production operation using a movable member. It is a figure in a modification 6 which shows an example of the 4th production operation using a movable member. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an initial operation execution process during a demonstration in Modification Example 7. It is a figure which shows an example of the 1st effect operation | movement using the movable member in the modification 7. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the 2nd and 3rd production operation | movement using a movable member in the modification 7. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the 4th effect operation | movement using the movable member in the modification 7. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of a structure of the actuator A and actuator C which operate a movable member in the modification 7. It is a figure which shows an example of a structure of the actuator B which operates a movable member in the modification 7. It is a figure which shows an example of a structure of the actuator D which operates a movable member in the modification 7. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation of an initial operation A of a movable member using an actuator A, an actuator B, and an actuator D in Modification 7. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation of an initial operation B of a movable member using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D in Modification 7. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation of an initial operation C of a movable member using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D in Modification 7. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of an operation of an initial operation D of a movable member using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D in Modification 7. It is a flowchart which shows the notification effect setting process in the modification 8. FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of an operation count storage area in Modification 8. It is explanatory drawing which shows the notice effect execution lottery table in the modification 8. It is the schematic which shows an example of a harness. It is the schematic which shows an example of a harness. It is the schematic which shows an example of a harness. It is the schematic which shows an example of a harness. (A) is the schematic which shows the state which has a movable member in the 1st position, and (B) shows the state which exists in the 2nd position. (A) is the side view of the schematic which shows the state which has a movable member in the 1st position, and (B) shows the state in the 2nd position. It is a top view which shows the positional relationship of the 1st electrical wiring and 2nd electrical wiring in a holding | suppressing part.

  The form for implementing the game machine of this invention is demonstrated below. An example is shown in FIGS. The gaming machine is a gaming machine including a movable part and an electrical part, wherein the first electrical wiring connected to the movable part, the second electrical wiring connected to the fixed electrical part, and the electrical wiring An opening that allows entry and exit is formed, and includes at least a pressing portion that can hold the electric wiring and a suppression portion that restricts the movement of the electric wiring. In addition, you may provide the holding | suppressing part and the suppression part in multiple numbers.

  The first electric wiring is an electric wiring connected to a movable part such as an accessory. A cable 361 in FIGS. 47 to 49 is an electrical wiring connected to a movable object, and corresponds to a first electrical wiring. 47 to 49 show the case where one first electric wiring is provided, the number of the first electric wirings is not particularly limited and may be two or more.

  The second electrical wiring is an electrical wiring connected to a fixed electrical component. The cable 365 in FIGS. 47 to 49 is an electrical wiring connected to the position detection sensor 333, which is an electrical component fixed to the rotating member 320, and corresponds to a second electrical wiring. 47 to 49 show the case where one second electric wiring is provided, the number of second electric wirings is not particularly limited, and may be two or more. In addition, when it has two or more 2nd electric wiring, you may bundle all the 2nd electric wiring. When there are a plurality of second electrical wirings, if the second electrical wiring is bundled, the first electrical wiring is entangled and the connection between the electrical components is disconnected, and the electrical wiring is distorted. Can be suppressed,

  The electric component to which the second electric wiring is fixed is not particularly limited as long as it is fixed at a predetermined position and does not move or hardly moves. For example, special symbol display device, normal symbol display device, production display device such as LCD, speaker, production LED, various boards (for example, main board, production control board, voice control board, lamp control board, payout control board, information Terminal boards, launch control boards, interface boards, etc.), various sensors such as position detection sensors, various motors such as motors provided in the rendering unit, actuators, and the like.

  As described later, in the production using the movable member 321, the movable member 321 moves up and moves to the second position, and after the production ends, the movable member 321 moves down and moves to the first position ( 47, 48). When the movable member 321 moves, an external force is applied to the connected cable 361. Further, the cable 361 may move, bend, or bend as the movable member 321 moves and operates. For this reason, when the movable member 321 moves, there is a concern that the electrical wiring is detached from the pressing portion 364.

  The gaming machine includes a holding portion 364 that holds the cable 361 and the cable 365. In the holding portion 364, as shown in FIG. 49, an opening portion 367 that allows electric wiring to enter and exit is provided. The cable 361 and the cable 365 are arranged so as to be closer to the opening 367 than the cable 361, and the cable 361 and the cable 365 are fastened. For this reason, since the cable 365 is disposed between the opening 367 and the cable 361 even if the cable 361 moves, bends, or bends as the movable member 321 moves or operates, The 361 is prevented from jumping out from the opening 367. In the gaming machine, the cable 365 is connected to the position detection sensor 333 that is an electrical component fixed to the rotating member 320, and the movement is restricted by the binding band 366 (see FIG. 47). . The rotating member 320 is provided with a mounting hole, and the binding band 366 uses this hole to fix the cable 365 to the rotating member 320. For this reason, even if the cable 361 moves, bends, or bends as the movable member 321 moves or moves, the cable 365 is firmly fixed, so the cable 361 pushes the cable 365 open. Jumping out from the portion 367 is suppressed. For these reasons, it is effectively prevented that the electric wiring is detached from the pressing portion. In addition, since it is not necessary to separately provide a member for firmly fixing the cable 365, the number of parts as a whole can be reduced, which is effective in terms of cost.

  As shown in FIG. 49, the holding portion has a hook structure in which a part is an opening (a hook structure in which an opening is provided in part, a hook structure in which an opening is formed in part). It is preferable to have. The shape of the hook structure is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a square shape, a circular shape, and a triangular shape as shown in FIG. In addition, C-shape, S-shape, and the like are also included.

  The pressing portion is not particularly limited, and specific examples include a molded product as shown in FIG. 49, a plastic hook, a metal hook or the like fixed at a predetermined position, and the like. Further, it may be a bending hook (bending hook; a hook structure having an opening is formed by bending).

  In FIG. 47, a binding band 366 (the one that passes the binding band through the mounting hole of the movable plate 320 and is fixed to the movable plate 320 by the binding band) is shown as a restraining portion that restricts the movement of the second electric wiring. However, the suppression unit is not particularly limited. In addition, there are a hook structure for fixing, a through hole provided in a portion to be fixed, and fixing with this through hole. Moreover, it is good also as a suppression part by providing the structure similar to the said holding | suppressing part.

  Moreover, it is preferable that a suppression part is provided in the vicinity of the opening part provided in the holding | suppressing part from the point which prevents that an electrical wiring remove | deviates from a holding | suppressing part more effectively. In addition, the material (material) of the insulator (protective coating for protecting the conductor (metal wire)) in the second electric wiring is the material (material) of the deterring part from the point of reducing the load on the first electric wiring. Softer is preferred.

  In addition, the material (material) of the insulator (protective coating that protects the conductor (metal wire)) in the first electrical wiring suppresses the inhibition of the movement of the movable object, and is strong against movement, and further has an external force. Even if it takes, it is preferable that it is soft from the point of relieving the force. For example, the material (material) of the insulator (protective coating for protecting the conductor (metal wire)) in the first electric wiring is preferably softer than that of the second electric wiring. Furthermore, the plating (surface treatment) of the internal conductor (metal wire) may be adjusted from the point of making the first electrical wiring softer. Further, plating (surface treatment) may not be performed.

  In the gaming machine, a harness shown below may be used for connection between electrical components, boards and the like. The first electrical wiring and the second electrical wiring in the gaming machine may be harnesses shown below. Such a harness has a structure in which three or more electrical wirings for connecting the connectors are provided, and at least one electrical wiring connects the connectors while bundling the two or more electrical wirings in a longitudinal direction. When the electrical wiring is such a harness, it is possible to prevent the bundled electrical wirings from being scattered while preventing damage.

  The form for implementing the said harness is demonstrated below. 43 to 46 show an example of the harness. 43 includes a connector 372A and a connector 372B at both ends, and six electrical wirings (cables) for connecting between the connector 372A and the connector 372B (electrical wiring 371A, electrical wiring 371B, electrical wiring 371C, Wiring 371D, electrical wiring 371E, and electrical wiring 371F). Further, in the harness 37A, the electric wiring 371A bundles the electric wiring 371B, the electric wiring 371C, the electric wiring 371D, the electric wiring 371E, and the electric wiring 371F in a spiral shape in the longitudinal direction. The harness 37A has one structure (twist structure) in which one electrical wiring bundles two or more electrical wirings in a spiral shape in the lengthwise direction. The electrical wiring 371A is longer than the electrical wiring 371B, the electrical wiring 371C, the electrical wiring 371D, the electrical wiring 371E, and the electrical wiring 371F.

  44 includes a connector 372A and a connector 372B at both ends, and nine electrical wirings (cables) for connecting the connector 372A and the connector 372B (electrical wiring 371A, electrical wiring 371G, electrical wiring 371H, electrical Wiring 371I, electric wiring 371J, electric wiring 371K, electric wiring 371L, electric wiring 371M, electric wiring 371N). Furthermore, in the harness 37B, the electrical wiring 371A is spiraled in the longitudinal direction of the electrical wiring 371G, the electrical wiring 371H, the electrical wiring 371I, the electrical wiring 371J, the electrical wiring 371K, the electrical wiring 371L, the electrical wiring 371M, and the electrical wiring 371N. Bundled. The harness 37B has one structure (twist structure) in which one electrical wiring bundles two or more electrical wirings in a spiral shape in the lengthwise direction. The electrical wiring 371A is longer than the electrical wiring 371G, the electrical wiring 371H, the electrical wiring 371I, the electrical wiring 371J, the electrical wiring 371K, the electrical wiring 371L, the electrical wiring 371M, and the electrical wiring 371N.

  The harness 37C in FIG. 45 and the harness 37D in FIG. 46 include connectors 372 at both ends, and include six electrical wires connecting the connectors 372. The harness 37C and the harness 37D have two structures in which one electric wiring bundles two electric wirings in a spiral shape in the longitudinal direction. Note that the harness 37C and the harness 37D are modified examples, and one electric wiring has two or more structures (twist structure) in which two or more electric wirings are bundled in a spiral shape in the longitudinal direction.

  In addition, the said harness is not limited to what is shown in FIGS. For example, it may be a harness having one connector and two or more connectors at both ends, or may have a branch structure of electrical wiring. Further, the spiral structure may be a right hand rotation or a left hand rotation. Furthermore, the harness may be easily identified by changing the color of the connector. For example, the color of the connector in the harness and the color of the connector in a normal harness (harness not having the twist structure) may be made different so that the harness and the normal harness can be easily identified. . Furthermore, in the harness, the electrical wiring bundled in the longitudinal direction is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, a signal line, a power supply line, a ground line, or the like.

  In addition, the said harness can be used suitably for a game machine. For example, it can be used for connections between gaming machines, between parts in gaming machines, between boards, between parts and boards, and the like. Moreover, the said harness can be used suitably with respect to the movable part of a game machine.

  In addition, when there is a plurality of connectors on one board, there is a concern about entanglement between the harnesses when the harness is connected to each connector. Hateful. For this reason, the said harness can be used suitably for the board | substrate which has a some connector.

  The form for implementing the game machine relevant to this invention is demonstrated below. 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 a pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration on the main board. In the following, the front side of FIG. 1 is the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the back side is the back (rear) side, and the vertical and horizontal directions when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front side are shown. This will be explained as a standard. Note that the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is an opposing surface that faces a player who plays a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. Pachinko gaming machines (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as gaming machines) 1 are roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base frame) for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. It consists of and. A game area 10 having a substantially circular shape in front view surrounded by the guide rails 2b is formed in the game board 2. In this game area 10, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a ball striking device (not shown) and driven. Further, the gaming machine frame 3 is provided with a glass door frame 50 having a glass window 50a so as to be rotatable around the left side, and the gaming area 10 can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 50. When the glass door frame 50 is closed, the game area 10 can be seen through the glass window 50a.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 2 is formed of a synthetic resin material having translucency such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, methacrylic resin, etc., in a substantially square shape when viewed from the front. It is mainly composed of a board surface plate (not shown) provided with a guide rail 2b and the like, and a spacer member (not shown) attached integrally to the back side of the board surface plate. The game board 2 is formed in a substantially square shape when viewed from the front with a non-light-transmitting member such as a plywood board, and a board surface board provided with obstacle nails (not shown), guide rails 2b, etc. on the front game board surface. May be configured.

  When the gaming board 2 or the gaming machine frame 3 is rotated in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the electrical wiring arranged for connection between the boards or the like moves, bends, or bends along with the rotation. Etc. In such a portion, an electrical wiring that moves with rotation ("Electric wiring that moves with rotation" is referred to as "Electric wiring A") is provided with an opening that allows the electrical wiring to enter and exit. An electric wiring connected to an electric component fixed at a predetermined position by a holding portion capable of fastening the electric wiring (“electric wiring connected to an electric component fixed at a predetermined position” is referred to as “electric wiring B”) The electrical wiring A and the electrical wiring B are arranged so that the electrical wiring A is closer to the opening than the electrical wiring A, the electrical wiring A and the electrical wiring B are fastened, and the movement of the electrical wiring B is further suppressed. It is preferable to limit by (for example, the suppression part using the said binding band). When the above structure is used in the above-described portion, even if an external force is applied to the electric wiring A along with the rotation, the electric wiring A can be prevented from coming off from the holding portion, and the connection between the electric components is released. Inconveniences such as messing up and messy electrical wiring can be suppressed. Moreover, the said harness can be used suitably as electrical wiring (electrical wiring A or electrical wiring B) used for such a part.

  A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the lower right position of the game area 10). Each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B is composed of, for example, a 7 segment LED or a dot matrix LED (light emitting diode) and the like. A special symbol (also referred to as “special”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information), is displayed so as to be variable (also referred to as variable display or variable display). For example, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

  Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol indicator 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  An effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area 10 on the game board 2. The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, the first special symbol display by the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display by the second special symbol display 4B in the special game are respectively displayed. In the effect symbol display area, which is a plurality of variable display units such as three, for example, the effect symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variation display of the effect symbol is also included in the variation display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. When the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variation display result in the special game, the effect is displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The finalized design symbol (final stop symbol) that is the symbol variation display result is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display 4B. In synchronism with the game, a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite effect symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, various display symbols such as special symbols and effect symbols are derived and displayed by stopping display of identification information such as effect symbols (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) and ending the variable display. .

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

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

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner above the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B. A display 25B is provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified.

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

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter.

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

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

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

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

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided above the second holding display 25B. As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variable display) so that it can be variably displayed. Such a normal symbol variation display is referred to as a general game (also referred to as a “normal game”).

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

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

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and an effect LED 9 is provided in the periphery of the gaming area 10. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area 10 of the pachinko gaming machine 1. . At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area 10 is provided. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping driving of a shooting motor provided in a hitting ball shooting device (not shown).

  A gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine can be supplied to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area 10 to a launching device (not shown). An upper plate (hit ball supply tray) that is held (stored) is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be built in the operation rod.

  A controller sensor unit 35 </ b> A for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower plate body or the like below the stick controller 31 </ b> A. For example, the controller sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmission type photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including a shape photosensor.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect the pressing operation from the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B that detects a pressing operation performed by the player on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 31B is installed.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 executes the normal symbol variation display such that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area 10 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2. The normal symbol indicator is displayed on the basis of the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting the normal symbol variation display is satisfied, for example, that the previous general symbol game has been completed The usual game by 20 is started.

  In this ordinary game, after a normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time which is a normal symbol change time elapses, a fixed normal symbol which is a normal symbol change display result is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (symbol per symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol becomes “per symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is “usually lost”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the variation display result of the normal symbol is “per normal”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state has ended, the special figure game by the first special symbol display 4A is started. Further, the second starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special game or the big hit gaming state, the special game by the second special symbol display 4B is started.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol indicator 4B, after the special symbol variation display is started, when the variation display time as the special symbol variation time elapses, the special symbol variation display is performed. The resulting definite special symbol (special diagram display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big bonus symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, “ It will be “losing”. In addition, a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. When the predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) as a result of the predetermined display is stopped and displayed. What is necessary is just to control to the small hit game state as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  After the fluctuation display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an example, special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” are jackpot symbols, and special symbols indicating the symbol “−” are lost symbols. . When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, for example, a special symbol indicating the number “2” may be used as the small hit symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” as the special symbols for the special figure game is stopped and displayed as the “big hit” as the specific display result, it is specially variable in the jackpot game state. In a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls is generated in the big winning door of the winning ball apparatus 7 , Open the grand prize opening. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed.

  A special prize-winning ball device that receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the big prize-winning slot, with the grand prize-winning door that has opened the grand prize-winning port during the round. 7 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “16”, etc.). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big prize opening). .

  Of the rounds in the big hit gaming state, the round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) advantageous for the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally opened. Also called round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) is relatively short (for example, 0.1 seconds) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  When the small hit symbol (for example, the number “2”) is stopped and displayed, after the small hit symbol is derived as a confirmed special symbol, the small hit symbol is controlled as a special gaming state. good. Specifically, in the small hit game state, for example, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is advantageous to the player in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 as in the above-described short-term open big hit state in which a practically no outgoing ball (prize ball) is obtained. The variable winning operation for changing to the first state (open state) may be executed.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the effect display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 4A and In response to the start of any one of the special figure games using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B, the variation display of the effect symbols is started. The period from the start of the variation display of the effect symbols to the end of the variation display due to the stop display of the confirmed effect symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R Then, the variation display state of the effect symbol may be a predetermined reach state.

  Here, the reach state refers to an effect design (“reach variation design”) that has not been stopped yet when the effect design that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 forms part of the jackpot combination. Is also a display state in which the fluctuation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the design symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R, etc.) in advance. The remaining effect symbol display area (for example, “medium” effect) that has not been stopped yet when the effect symbol (for example, the effect symbol indicating the alphanumeric character of “7”) constituting the determined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the presentation symbols are changing, or in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display state that changes synchronously while constituting all or part of the combination.

  In response to the reach state, the variation speed of the effect symbol is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the effect symbol is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. Or change the display mode of the background image, play and display a moving image that is different from the production symbol, or change the variation mode of the production symbol, so that the production operation different from before reaching the reach state is executed May be. Such an effect operation such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the change mode of the effect pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the effect display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitting body such as the effect LED 9, etc. before reaching the reach state. An operation mode different from the operation mode may be included.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variation display state of the production symbol does not reach the reach state after the variation display of the production symbol is started. In addition, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variation display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variation display state of the production symbol becomes the reach state after the variation display of the production symbol is started. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a confirmed effect symbol that becomes a predetermined reach lose combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variation display result is “losing”.

  Corresponding to the fact that the variation display state of the production symbol has reached the reach state when the jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol that is a jackpot symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game Then, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as “non-probable variable big hit combination”) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations is stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the non-probable big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed.

  The confirmed effect symbol which is a normal big hit combination (non-probable variation big hit combination) is variably displayed in, for example, the “left”, “middle” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R in the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols having the symbol numbers “1” to “8”, any one of the effect symbols having the even symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “ What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the effect display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “middle” and “right”. The effect symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” constituting the normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”).

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the finalized symbol of the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variable jackpot combination) is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. It should be noted that the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variation jackpot combination) may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without executing the reach effect. Based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “non-probable change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time reduction control, the special symbol change display time (special figure change time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to the normal state. In the short-time control, so-called electric chew support is performed in which the winning frequency of the normal symbol is increased and the winning frequency of the normal variable winning ball device 6B is increased as described later. Here, the normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, after the power is turned on) The same control as in the state in which the initialization process is executed is performed. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state ends, and the fluctuation display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  In the special symbol game, among the special symbols that become jackpot symbols, if the probability variation jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the numbers “5” and “7” is stopped and displayed, the change display state of the effect symbol In response to the reach state being reached, after the reach effect similar to the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “normal” is executed, among the multiple types of big hit combinations, a predetermined probability variation big hit combination and The determined effect design may be stopped and displayed. It should be noted that the probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as the confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed. The confirmed effect symbol that is a probable big hit combination is, for example, a symbol number “1” that is variably displayed in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols of “8”, the effect symbols whose symbol numbers are “5” or “7” are displayed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. Any device that can be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line may be used. The effect symbols having the symbol numbers “5” and “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination are referred to as probability variation symbols. When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the confirmed effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the effect symbol.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed effect symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variation display mode in which the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game will have a "big hit" variation display result. This is referred to as a variation display mode of “probability variation” (also referred to as “big hit type”). In the present embodiment, among the big hit types of “probable change”, the normal open big hit state is set based on the fact that “5” and “7” change display results are “big hit” as the confirmed special symbols. After completion of the control, the probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed together with the time reduction control.

  By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the fluctuation display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than that in the normal state. The probability variation control may be ended when the condition that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state again after the big hit gaming state is ended. Similar to the time reduction control, the probability variation control is ended when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times the same as the time reduction number or 90 times different from the time reduction number) are executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. May be. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

  When the time-shortening control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal state. Control to improve the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state, and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control (electricity support control) that is advantageous to the player by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied is performed. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. The time until the fluctuation display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  The gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a high probability high base state. In this embodiment, the game state to be controlled is not set, but the probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time reduction control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. . In addition, only the gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is sometimes referred to as a “probability variation state”, and may be referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to distinguish from the high probability low base state. On the other hand, a probability variation state (high probability low base state) in which only time variation control is performed and time reduction control or high opening control is not performed is sometimes referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from a high accuracy high base state. The short time state in which the short time control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time reduction control, nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of time-shortening control and probability variation control is performed in a gaming state other than the normal state, the probability that the special-figure game can be executed frequently and the fluctuation display result in each special-figure game will be “big hit” As a result, the player is in an advantageous state. A gaming state advantageous to a player different from the big hit gaming state is also referred to as a special gaming state.

  When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the game state is not changed after controlling to the small hit game state described above, and the game state before the change display result becomes “small hit” is displayed. Control may be continued.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

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

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and produces the effect display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R. And various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the production LED 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 is used for effects such as display operations in the effect display device 5, all or part of the sound output operations from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of the on / off operations in the effect LED 9 or the like. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation is provided.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. Further, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display 4A, a second special symbol display 4B, a normal symbol display 20, a first hold indicator 25A, a second hold indicator 25B, and a general figure hold indicator 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected. Further, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display 4A, a second special symbol display 4B, a normal symbol display 20, a first hold indicator 25A, a second hold indicator 25B, and a general figure hold indicator 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected. The harness can be used as wiring for transmitting such a command signal.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. In the effect control command, for example, a change pattern designation command indicating a change pattern indicating a change pattern such as a change time of an effect symbol, a type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of a pseudo-continuous, and an image display operation in the effect display device 5 are controlled. Display control commands used for the purpose, sound control commands used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, lamp control commands used for controlling lighting operations of the production LED 9 and the decoration LED, and the like. include. The harness can be used as wiring for transmitting a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12. The harness can be used for the connection between the main board 11 and the relay board 15 and the connection between the relay board 15 and the effect control board 12.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number which updates the numerical data which shows the random value independently of RAM122 which performs, the display control part 123 which performs the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the production | presentation display apparatus 5, and CPU120 for production control A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

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

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 5 is disposed on the back side of the game board 2 and can be visually recognized through the opening 2 c formed in the game board 2. Note that a frame-shaped center decorative frame 51 is provided in the opening 2 c in the game board 2. In addition, an effect unit 300 is provided between the back of the game board 2 and the effect display device 5, and the effect control board 12 has various motors (first effect motor 303, A plurality of electronic components such as a second performance motor 330), a solenoid, a sensor, and a light emitting diode (LED) are connected. In FIG. 2, illustrations of these electronic components other than the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330 are omitted.

  The harness can be used for transmission of various signals output from the effect control board 12 to the outside. For example, the connection between the effect control board 12 and the effect display device 5, the connection between the effect control board 12 and the sound control board 13, the connection between the effect control board 12 and the lamp control board 14, the effect control board 12 Between the effect control board 12 and the push sensor 35B, connection between the effect control board 12 and the first effect motor 303, the effect control board 12 and the second effect. The harness can be used for connection with the motor 330 for use. The harness can be used for connection between the effect control board 12 and electronic components such as various motors, solenoids, sensors, and light emitting diodes (LEDs) provided in the effect unit 300. In addition, connection between the sound control board 13 and the speakers 8L and 8R, connection between the lamp control board 14 and the production LED 9, connection between the controller sensor unit 35A and the stick controller 31A, push sensor The harness can be used for connection between 35B and the push button 31B.

  Note that, on the side of the effect control board 12, as with the main board 11, for example, random values (also referred to as effect random numbers) for determining various types of effects such as a notice effect are set.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to make various determinations, determinations and settings, pattern data constituting various effect control patterns, and the like. Yes.

  As an example, the ROM 121 uses the effect control CPU 120 to control the effect operations by various effect devices (for example, the effect display device 5 and the speakers 8L and 8R, the effect LED 9 and the decoration LED, the effect model, etc.). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be stored is stored. The effect control pattern is 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. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, an effect control pattern during special figure change, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed. It consists of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in effect symbol variation display operation, reach effect, re-lottery effect, etc., or various effect display operations not accompanied by effect symbol variation display Has been. The notice effect control pattern includes, for example, data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response 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.

  In the special-figure variation production control pattern, for example, a plurality of types of reach production control patterns with different production modes in each reach production may be included for each variation pattern that executes the reach production.

  In addition, examples of the notice effect that is executed during the change display of the effect symbol include, for example, a movable notice that the movable member 321 rises as described later, and a condition that the player operates the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B. A jackpot notice suggesting the possibility of a big hit such as an operation notice to be executed, a step-up notice that the predetermined image switches in stages, a serif notice that the character appears and hits the serif, a cut-in notice that the predetermined image is interrupted and displayed Reach notice that suggests whether or not to become reach, whether to become a pseudo-ream, pseudo-continuous notice to notify whether or not to become a quasi-ream, stop-symbol advance notice to a stop symbol, whether or not the game state is a probability variation state ( Multiple announcements that are executed at the start of variable display or when reach is established, such as a latent announcement to announce whether or not Including.

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

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 14 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, whereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port are set via the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (S12). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (S13). ). The harness can be used for data transmission between the pachinko gaming machine 1 and a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR4 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit (not shown) is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display 4A or 2 Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the special symbol display 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (S16). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process, thereby determining the normal symbol variation display mode using the random number MR4 for determining the normal symbol display result, and performing the display operation (for example, turning on the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20. ), Etc., to control the normal symbol variation display, the tilting operation setting of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits the control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (S17). As an example of these, in the command control process, the output port included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the control board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. Then, by turning it off, etc., it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated. The harness can be used for transmission of a control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in S15 shown in FIG. 14 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (S21). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in S22 to S29 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit.

  In the start winning determination process, first, it is determined whether or not there has been a first start winning or a second starting winning by the first start opening switch 22A or the second start opening switch 22B. If the random number MR1 for determining the result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted and the first start winning prize is obtained, the free entry in the first special figure holding storage unit is extracted. In the case of the second start winning prize, it is stored at the top of the empty entry in the second special figure reservation storage unit.

  The special symbol normal process of S22 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol indicator are displayed based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol storage unit and the second special symbol storage unit. It is determined whether or not to start the special game with 4B. In the special symbol normal process, whether the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the special symbol variation display result in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (the jackpot symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol indicator 4A or the second special symbol indicator 4B). One of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process of S23 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern is selected from any of a plurality of variations using numerical data indicating a variation pattern determination random value MR3 based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variation display result is “big hit”. This includes the process of determining whether or not. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special diagram process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal processing of S22 and the variation pattern setting processing of S23, the variation pattern including the variation display time of the confirmed special symbol, the special symbol, and the effect symbol, which becomes the variation display result of the special symbol, is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed using the special symbol display result determination random number MR1, the jackpot type determination random value MR2, and the variation pattern determination random value MR3. The process which determines the fluctuation | variation display mode of is included.

  The special symbol variation process of S24 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation processing includes processing for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and the elapsed time since the special symbol started to vary. It includes processing to measure When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process of S25 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display unit 4A or the second special symbol display unit 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the definite special symbol that is the variation display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for performing the setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is on. When the big hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing of S26 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the like, for example, a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state. include. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

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

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

  The big hit end processing of S29 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed by an effect device such as the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the effect LED 9 or the like. And a process for performing various settings (setting of a probability change flag and a time reduction flag) for starting the probability change control and the time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  In the big hit ending process, the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit (not shown) is read to identify whether the big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit” or “probable big hit”. . If it is determined that the identified big hit type is not “non-probable variation big hit”, setting for starting the probability variation control (setting of the probability variation flag) is performed. In addition, when the specified big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit”, the setting for starting the time reduction control (in advance corresponding to the setting of the time reduction flag and the upper limit value of the special game that can be executed during the time reduction control). A predetermined count initial value (in this embodiment, “100” is set in the short-time counter).

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing 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) (S51).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes a movable member break-in process for performing a break-in operation for moving the movable member 321 (S51A). The movable member break-in process will be described later with reference to FIG. Then, the CPU 120 for effect control confirms the operation of a plurality of types of movement patterns of the movable member 321 in the effect such as the notice effect, or uses the position detection sensor 333 to detect the initial position of the movable member 321 (in the present embodiment, the first position). Position) is detected, or a movable member initialization process for moving the movable member 321 to the initial position is executed (S51B).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (turned on) in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53) and executes the following process.

  The effect control CPU 120 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag in accordance with the received effect control command (command analysis process: S54). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, which command is the effect control command stored in the buffer area is analyzed.

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

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

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S55) in the effect control main process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a hold display notice effect determination process for determining the display pattern of the hold storage display together with the presence or absence of the hold display notice effect (S71). A hold display update process is executed to update the hold storage display in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U to a display corresponding to the stored contents of the start winning reception command buffer (S72).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, the rendering unit 300 will be described based on FIGS. 3 to 13 and FIGS. 47 to 49. 3A is a front view showing the effect unit, and FIG. 3B is a rear view. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the effect unit is viewed obliquely from the front. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the effect unit is viewed obliquely from behind. 6A is a front view showing a state in which the movable part is in the tilted position, and FIG. 6B is a front view showing a state in which the movable part is in the standing position. 7A is a rear view showing the pinion gear, and FIG. 7B is a rear view showing the rack gear. 8A and 47B are schematic views showing a state where the movable member is in the first position and FIG. 8B is a state where the movable member is in the second position. 10A is a schematic view showing a state where the pinion gear is engaged with the rack gear, FIG. 10B is a state where the rack gear is moved, and FIG. 10C is a schematic view showing a state where the rack gear is regulated. FIGS. 11A to 11D are enlarged views of main parts showing the state of the gears until (A) to (D) are in the restricted state. 12A is a schematic diagram showing a restricted state, FIG. 12B is a schematic view showing a state in which the pinion gear is changed to a restricted release state by rotating the pinion gear in the first operating direction, and FIG. 12C is an initial driving state. FIGS. 13A and 13B are schematic views showing a restricted state, FIG. 13B a state in which the pinion gear is changed to a restricted release state by rotating the pinion gear in the second operation direction, and FIG. 13C is a driving initial state. The effect unit shown in FIGS. 3 to 13 and the effect unit shown in FIGS. 47 to 49 differ only in whether or not the cable 365 corresponding to the second electric wiring is provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 to 6, the effect unit 300 is provided between the game board 2 and the effect display device 5 provided on the back side of the game board 2, and is a base portion 301 fixed at a predetermined location. A movable portion 302 that can be rotated with respect to the base portion 301, a tilting position where the movable portion 302 is tilted sideways (see FIG. 6A), and an upright position (see FIG. 6 (FIG. 6A)). B)), and a first effect motor 303 that rotates between them. Note that the harness can be used as a harness connected to the effect unit 300 and the first effect motor 303.

  A bearing hole 310 is formed through the base portion 301, and a guide groove 311 having an arc shape centering on the bearing hole 310 is formed around the bearing hole 310. At the lower right position of the bearing hole 310 on the back surface of the base portion 301, a first effect motor 303 that rotates the movable portion 302 is fixed on the back surface, and the drive projecting forward through the base portion 301. A turntable 312 is fixed to the tip of a shaft (not shown).

  A shaft member 313 that faces in the front-rear direction protrudes from a predetermined peripheral edge of the turntable 312, and the lower end of the link member 314 is pivotally supported by the shaft member 313. Further, a detection piece 315 is provided on the opposite side of the periphery of the turntable 312 to the shaft member 313, and the detection piece 315 is detected by a position detection sensor 316 provided below the turntable 312. The production control CPU 120 can specify that the movable portion 302 is located at the tilt position.

  The movable portion 302 includes a rotating member 320, a movable member 321 provided on the front side of the rotating member 320 so as to be slidable with respect to the rotating member 320, and a movable member on the back side of the rotating member 320. 321 and a rack gear 322 that moves integrally. The movable member 321 can be reciprocated between a first position on the rotating shaft 325 side with respect to the rotating member 320 and a second position farther from the rotating shaft 325 than the first position.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 executes a movable effect of moving the movable member 321 between the first position and the second position when the movable part 302 is in the standing position. ing. The movable member 321 is at least partially retracted below the display screen of the effect display device 5 when in the first position, and at least partially overlaps the front side of the display screen of the effect display device 5 at the second position. (See FIG. 1).

  The rotation member 320 is a substantially plate-like member extending in the left-right direction, and is provided on the right side of the front surface so as to protrude from the rear side of the rotation hole 325 by being inserted into the bearing hole 310 from the rear side. The first guide shaft 326 inserted into the guide groove 311 from the rear side, and the second guide shaft 327 protruding from the upper right side of the rotation shaft 325 and inserted from the rear side into the guide groove 311 are protruded. Yes.

  The upper end of the link member 314 is pivotally supported at the tip of the second guide shaft 327 that is inserted through the guide groove 311 and protrudes to the front side of the base portion 301. That is, the turntable 312 and the rotation member 320 are connected via the link member 314. A coil spring 328 is provided on the outer periphery of the rotation shaft 325 to urge the rotation member 320 toward the standing position at all times.

  On the left side of the first guide shaft 326, a linear slide groove 329 that guides the movable member 321 in the left-right direction extends in the left-right direction. A second effect motor 330 for sliding the movable member 321 is fixed above the slide groove 329 on the front surface of the rotating member 320, and the drive shaft protrudes rearward through the base portion 301. A pinion gear 331 for operating the rack gear 322 is fixed to the tip of 330a. In the present embodiment, a stepping motor is applied as the second effect motor 330. The harness can be used as a harness connected to the second effect motor 330.

  Examples of using the harness for the effect unit and the effect motor include a harness that connects the effect control board and the effect motor, a harness that connects the relay board and the effect motor, and the like. Examples of the relay board include a board that relays an effect control board and an effect motor.

  A hook 332 that is engaged with the left end of the tension spring 323 for biasing the rack gear 322 is provided on the rear surface on the left side of the rotating member 320 so as to protrude rearward. In addition, a position detection sensor 333 that detects a detection piece 334 formed at the right end of the rack gear 322 is provided on the right rear surface, and the detection piece 334 is detected by the position detection sensor 333, thereby performing the effect control. The CPU 120 can specify that the movable member 321 is located at the first position.

  The movable member 321 has a disk-shaped light emitting part 321A and an attachment part 321B extending to the right side from the light emitting part 321A. The light emitting unit 321A is provided with a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) (not shown) inside, and can emit light forward. Further, two bosses 334a and 334b project from the rear surface of the mounting portion 321B. The bosses 334a and 334b are inserted into the slide groove 329 and are rack geared by screws N1 screwed from the rear surface side of the rack gear 322. By fixing 322, the movable member 321 disposed on the front side of the rotating member 320 and the rack gear 322 disposed on the rear side of the rotating member 320 are integrated.

  The integrated movable member 321 and rack gear 322 are guided so as to be slidable in the left-right direction with respect to the rotating member 320 by inserting two bosses 334 a and 334 b into the slide groove 329. Further, on the right side of the rack gear 322, a hook 335 is protruded rearward so that the right end of the tension spring 323 is locked to the hook 332 of the rotating member 320. That is, one end of the tension spring 323 is locked to the hook 332 of the rotating member 320 and the other end is locked to the hook 335 of the rack gear 322, so that the movable member 321 is always directed toward the second position. Energize.

  In the effect unit 300 configured as described above, the movable portion 302 is located at the tilted position as shown in FIG. 6A in the initial driving state. Then, when the turntable 312 is rotated clockwise by the first effect motor 303 by the front view, the second guide shaft 327 is pulled downward by the link member 314, so that the front view about the rotation shaft 325 is obtained. It rotates about 90 degrees clockwise and rotates to the standing position shown in FIG. In addition, since the urging force of the coil spring 328 acts when rotating from the tilt position to the standing position, the load on the first effect motor 303 is reduced. Further, the first effect motor 303 is reversely driven to rotate from the standing position to the tilt position.

  Next, the detailed structure of the pinion gear 331 and the rack gear 322 will be described. As shown in FIG. 7A, the pinion gear 331 is a rotating gear in which a plurality of drive teeth protrude from a part of the peripheral surface of the disk member. The drive teeth have a plurality of drive teeth 340A projecting in the rotational direction and a tooth thickness dimension L2 in a pitch circle having a radius from the drive shaft 330a to the position where the teeth mesh with each other than the tooth thickness dimension L1 of the drive teeth 340A. The driving teeth 340B have a large driving tooth 340B, and the tooth thickness dimension L3 in the pitch circle is longer than the tooth thickness dimensions L1 and L2 of the driving teeth 340A and 340B (tooth thickness dimension L1 <L2 <L3). ).

  In addition, since the tooth thickness dimensions L1, L2, and L3 of the drive teeth 340A, 340B, and 340C are different from each other in this way, the tip surface 342A of the drive tooth 340A, the tip surface 342B of the drive tooth 340B, and the tip surface 342C of the drive tooth 340C. The length in the circumferential direction in each is the same as the relationship between the tooth thickness dimensions L1, L2, and L3. That is, the circumferential length of the tip surface 342B is longer than the circumferential length of the tip surface 342A, and the circumferential length of the tip surface 342C is the circumferential direction of the tip surfaces 342A and 342B. It is longer than the length dimension of.

  In the present embodiment, the front end surfaces 342A and 342B are flat surfaces, and the front end surface 342C constituting the restricting portion described later is a curved surface along an arc centered on the drive shaft 330a.

  The tooth gap dimension L4 between each drive tooth 340A and drive tooth 340A and the tooth gap dimension L5 between drive tooth 340A and drive tooth 340B are the same (tooth gap dimension L4 = L5), and drive tooth 340A. The tooth gap dimension L6 between the gears 340C and the drive teeth 340C is longer than the tooth gap dimensions L4 and L5 (L4, L5 <L6). These drive teeth 340A, 340B, and 340C are formed over about 1/3 of the circumferential surface, and the remaining 2/3 of the circumferential surface is a missing portion 341 in which the drive teeth are missing in the circumferential direction. Yes. That is, the pinion gear 331 has a meshing portion that has driving teeth and meshes with the rack gear 322, and a non-meshing portion that does not have driving teeth and does not mesh with the rack gear 322 on the peripheral surface.

  In the present embodiment, in the pinion gear 331, the clockwise direction in FIG. 7A is the first operating direction in which the rack gear 322 is moved from the second position to the first position, that is, in the first direction. The rotation is the second operation direction that moves the rack gear 322 from the first position to the second position, that is, in the second direction.

  As shown in FIG. 7B, the rack gear 322 is a gear in which a plurality of driven teeth protrude from a part of the side surface of the rod-shaped member. The driven teeth include a plurality of driven teeth 350A projecting along the side surface on the pinion gear 331 side, a driven tooth 350B having a tooth thickness dimension L12 larger than a tooth thickness dimension L11 of the driven tooth 350A at a position where the drive teeth mesh, The thickness dimension L13 has the driven tooth 350C longer than the tooth thickness dimensions L11 and L12 of the driven teeth 350A and 350B (tooth thickness dimension L11 <L12 <L13). Moreover, the front end surface of each driven tooth 350A, 350B, 350C is a flat surface.

  The tooth gap dimension L14 between each driven tooth 350A and the driven tooth 350A and the tooth gap dimension L15 between the driven tooth 350A and the driven tooth 350C are the same (tooth gap dimension L14 = L15), and the driven tooth 350A. The tooth gap dimension L16 between the tooth and the driven tooth 350B is longer than the tooth gap dimensions L14 and L15 (L14, L15 <L16).

  The tooth gap dimensions L14 and L15 of the rack gear 322 are dimensions corresponding to the tooth thickness dimension L1 of the drive teeth 340A, and the tooth gap dimensions L16 are dimensions corresponding to the tooth thickness dimension L2 of the drive teeth 340B. . Further, the tooth gap dimensions L4 and L5 in the pinion gear 331 are dimensions corresponding to the tooth thickness dimension L11 of the driven tooth 350A, and the tooth gap dimensions L6 are dimensions corresponding to the tooth thickness dimension L13 of the driven tooth 350C. .

  These driven teeth 350A, 350B, and 350C are formed from the lower part in the longitudinal direction of the side surface to the substantially vertical center, and the upper part from the center is a missing part 351 in which the driven tooth is missing in the longitudinal direction. That is, the rack gear 322 has a meshing portion that has driven teeth and meshes with the pinion gear 331 and a non-meshing portion that does not have driven gears and does not mesh with the pinion gear 331 on the side surface.

  In the present embodiment, the rack gear 322 moves between the upper second position and the lower first position in FIG. That is, the pinion gear 331 rotates in the first operation direction to move from the second position to the first position, that is, moves in the first direction, and the pinion gear 331 rotates in the second operation direction from the first position to the second position. It moves to the position, that is, in the second direction.

  Next, operation modes of the pinion gear 331 and the rack gear 322 will be described based on FIGS. 8 to 13, 47, and 48. In this embodiment, since the movable member 321 reciprocates between the first position and the second position when the movable part 302 is in the standing position, the movable part 302 is in the standing position below. The description will be made with reference to the vertical and horizontal directions.

  In this embodiment, an example in which the movable member 321 reciprocates between the first position and the second position when the movable part 302 is in the standing position will be described. However, the movable part 302 is in the tilted position. Sometimes, the movable member 321 may reciprocate between the first position and the second position during rotation.

  8A, FIG. 8B, FIG. 47A, and FIG. 47B, the movable member 321 (rack gear 322) has a boss 334b with respect to the rotating member 320 and a slide groove 329. The boss 334a can be reciprocated in the vertical direction between a lower first position located at the lower end of the boss 334a and an upper second position where the boss 334a is located at the upper end of the slide groove 329.

  As shown in FIGS. 8A and 47A, the movable member 321 is subjected to an upward biasing force by the tension spring 323 at the first position, but the pinion gear 331 and the rack gear 322 are described later. As a result, the tip of the drive tooth 340C of the driven tooth 350C comes into contact with the tip of the driven tooth 340C, thereby changing to a restricted state (locked state) that restricts the upward movement of the movable member 321 by the biasing force of the tension spring 323. Thus, even when the second effect motor 330 is off, the movable member 321 is held in the first position. The details of the restricted state (locked state) will be described later.

  As shown in FIGS. 8B and 47B, when the restricted state is released, the movable member 321 moves upward by the urging force of the tension spring 323, and then is moved to the second position by the tension spring 323. Retained. That is, the urging force by the tension spring 323 exceeds the load of the movable member 321.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 10A, the pinion gear 331 rotates in the first operating direction as shown in FIG. 10B in a state where the drive teeth 340B mesh with the corresponding driven teeth 350B from above. Thus, the drive teeth 340A and the corresponding driven teeth 350A mesh with each other, and the rack gear 322 moves in the first direction (downward) against the upward biasing force of the tension spring 323. Then, as shown in FIG. 10C, the tooth tip of the driven tooth 350C comes into contact with the tip surface 342C of the drive tooth 340C, and the rack gear 322, that is, the movable member 321 is held at the first position. The

  Here, the details when changing from the restriction release state to the restriction state (lock state) will be described. As shown in FIG. 10A, when the movable member 321 is in the second position, the drive teeth 340A and 340B mesh with the driven teeth 350A and 350B as the pinion gear 331 rotates in the first operating direction. Thus, the rack gear 322 moves in the first direction against the upward biasing force of the tension spring 323, and the movable member 321 descends toward the first position.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 11A, before the engagement of the drive teeth 340A adjacent to the drive teeth 340C among the plurality and the driven teeth 350A adjacent to the driven teeth 350C of the plurality is released, the drive teeth 340C are released. And the driven teeth 350C are meshed, and the meshing of the drive teeth 340A and the driven teeth 350A is released. Then, as shown in FIG. 11B, after the drive teeth 340C face the missing portion 351 of the rack gear 322, the tooth tips of the drive teeth 340C move from the tooth roots of the tooth surfaces of the driven teeth 350C toward the tooth tips. I will do it.

  As shown in FIG. 11C, when the tooth tip of the driving tooth 340C is separated from the tooth surface of the driven tooth 350C by the rotation of the pinion gear 331, the meshing of the driving tooth 340C and the driven tooth 350C is released. That is, the drive tooth 340C is an adjacent drive tooth adjacent to the missing portion 341, and the driven tooth 350C is an adjacent driven tooth adjacent to the missing portion 351 (the drive tooth 340C is the rear of the first direction among the plurality of driven teeth. Since the transmission of the power to move the rack gear 322 in the first direction is interrupted by the meshing of the subsequent drive teeth and the driven teeth, the rotation of the pinion gear 331 is stopped. Thus, when the tooth tip of the drive tooth 340C is separated from the tooth surface of the driven tooth 350C and the engagement between the drive tooth 340C and the driven tooth 350C is released, the rack gear 322 tries to move in the second direction by the urging force of the tension spring 323. To do.

  As shown in FIG. 11C, when the pinion gear 331 further rotates, the tip surface 342C of the drive tooth 340C intersects the tooth tip line T passing through the tooth tips of the driven teeth 350A, 350B, 350C of the rack gear 322. To do. At this time, as described above, the transmission of the power for moving the rack gear 322 in the first direction due to the meshing of the subsequent drive tooth and the driven tooth is interrupted, so that the rack gear 322 receives the first force by the urging force of the tension spring 323. In order to move in two directions, the tooth tip of the driven tooth 350C comes into contact with the tip surface 342C of the drive tooth 340C.

  Thus, after the contact point S with respect to the drive tooth 340C in the driven tooth 350C moves from the tooth surface of the drive tooth 340C (see FIG. 11A) to the tooth tip of the drive tooth 340C (see FIG. 11B). ), And moves to the tip surface 342C of the drive tooth 340C (see FIG. 11C). That is, it moves to the tip surface 342C so as to slide while being in sliding contact from the tooth surface of the drive tooth 340C toward the tooth tip.

  Thereafter, when the tooth tip of the driven tooth 350C reaches the substantially central position in the circumferential direction on the tip surface 342C, the second effect motor 330 is turned off and the rotation of the pinion gear 331 is stopped (see FIG. 11D). . In this state, the tip end surface 342C is inclined to the rack gear 322 side in the second direction so as to intersect the tooth tip line T, and the rack gear 322 is directed upward by the biasing force of the tension spring 323. As a result, the tooth tip of the driven tooth 350C is pressed against the tip end surface 342C, and a restriction state (lock state) is established in which the movement of the rack gear 322 in the second direction is restricted. That is, the drive teeth 340 </ b> C and the driven teeth 350 </ b> C constitute restriction means for restricting the movement of the rack gear 322 in the second direction (upward direction).

  Further, the pinion gear 331 is a gear that is rotated by the second effect motor 330, and the front end surface 342C constituting the restricting portion is configured by a curved surface along an arc centered on the drive shaft 330a of the pinion gear 331. Thus, as shown in FIG. 11C, after the contact point S of the driven tooth 350C with respect to the drive tooth 340C moves from the tooth surface of the drive tooth 340C to the tip surface 342C, the pinion gear 331 reaches the position shown in FIG. Does not displace the contact point S between the driven tooth 350C and the tip end surface 342C in the second direction of the rack gear 322, so that the rack gear 322 moves slightly according to the rotation of the pinion gear 331, that is, the movable member 321. It is possible to prevent the player from slightly rising and making the player feel uncomfortable.

  For example, when the tip surface 342C constituting the restricting portion is a flat surface, as shown in FIG. 11C, the contact point S of the driven tooth 350C with the drive tooth 340C is changed from the tooth surface of the drive tooth 340C to the tip surface 342C. After the movement, when the pinion gear 331 rotates to the position shown in FIG. 11D, the contact point S ′ between the driven tooth 350C and the tip surface 342C is displaced in the second direction of the rack gear 322. Further, when the pinion gear 331 is rotated in the first operation direction to release the restricted state, the urging force by the tension spring 323 is increased as compared with the case where the distal end surface 342C is a curved surface, and therefore for the second effect. The load applied to the motor 330 is increased. Therefore, it is preferable that the front end surface 342C is configured by a curved surface along an arc centered on the drive shaft 330a of the pinion gear 331.

  In the present embodiment, since the second effect motor 330 is a stepping motor, the drive teeth 340C are stopped at the restriction position shown in FIG. 11D according to the number of steps (rotation angle) from the reference position. Although the rotation of the pinion gear 331 can be stopped, for example, a sensor or the like that detects that the drive tooth 340C is in the restriction position shown in FIG. 11D is provided, and the pinion gear 331 The rotation may be stopped.

  In addition, for example, stop positions for stopping the rotation of the pinion gear 331 when changing to the restricted state are set at a plurality of locations within the range where the driven teeth 350C abut on the tip surface 342C, and stopped at different locations every predetermined number of times. By doing so, it is possible to avoid local deformation of the tip surface 342C due to wear due to repeated stops. In this case, for example, it is conceivable to extend the distal end surface 342C over the circumferential direction of the missing portion 341.

  Next, a method for canceling the restricted state will be described. First, in the restricted state shown in FIG. 12A, by rotating the pinion gear 331 in the first operation direction, the drive teeth 340C move and the tooth tips of the driven teeth 350C move away from the tip surface 342C, and the missing portion 341 When the intersection of the tip surface 342C and the tooth tip line T is released facing the rack gear 322, the restriction of the driven tooth 350C by the tip surface 342C is released, and the regulation state is changed to the regulation release state.

  As shown in FIG. 12B, the rack gear 322 is lifted in the second direction by the tensile force of the tension spring 323 when the restriction is released, so that the movable member 321 moves from the first position toward the second position. Move at high speed. In the present embodiment, since the first position is the initial driving position, as shown in FIG. 12C, the pinion gear 331 is rotated in the first operation direction even after the restriction is released. When the drive teeth 340B reach the position where they are engaged with the driven teeth 350B, the second effect motor 330 is turned off to stop the rotation of the pinion gear 331.

  Therefore, when moving the movable member 321 from the second position to the first position, the pinion gear 331 is further rotated in the first operation direction, so that the rack gear is engaged with the drive teeth 340B and 340A and the driven teeth 350B and 350A. 322 can be moved in the first direction. In this way, the movable member 321 can be moved from the first position to the second position and can be moved from the second position to the first position by simply rotating the pinion gear 331 in the first operation direction. The control load of the effect control CPU 120 that controls the second effect motor 330 can be reduced.

  FIG. 13 shows another example of the method for canceling the restricted state. In the restricted state shown in FIG. 13 (A), by rotating the pinion gear 331 in the second operation direction opposite to the first operation direction, the drive teeth 340C move and the tooth tips of the driven teeth 350C move from the tip surface 342C. The intersection between the tip surface 342C and the tooth tip line T is released, but the driven tooth 350C enters the tooth gap between the driving tooth 340C and the driving tooth 340A, and as shown in FIG. Since the tooth surface of the tooth 350C contacts with the tooth surface of the driving tooth 340C, the movement of the rack gear 322 in the second direction by the tension spring 323 is restricted by the contact with the driving tooth 340C.

  Therefore, the rack gear 322 can be raised by the rotation of the pinion gear 331 by further rotating the pinion gear 331 in the second operation direction. That is, as shown in FIG. 12, when the restricted state is released by rotating the pinion gear 331 in the first operating direction in the restricted state, the movable member 321 is moved from the first position at a predetermined speed by the urging force of the tension spring 323. As shown in FIG. 13, when the restricted state is released by rotating the pinion gear 331 in the second operating direction in the restricted state, the movable member 321 is moved from the first position to the second position at an arbitrary speed. It can be moved to a position.

  Specifically, if the pinion gear 331 is rotated at a low speed, the movable member 321 can be raised at a low speed, and if the pinion gear 331 is rotated at a high speed, the movable member 321 can be raised at a high speed. Moreover, it can be raised in various ways, such as being stopped while being raised, or moved up and down.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the pinion gear 331 as a drive gear rotated (actuated) by the second effect motor 330 as a drive source and the rack gear as a driven gear meshed with the pinion gear 331. 322, and the rack gear 322 is urged by a tension spring 323 in a second direction opposite to the first direction moved (operated) by the pinion gear 331. The pinion gear 331 is driven by the drive teeth 340A, 340B, 340C. And a tip surface 342C as a restricting portion provided at the tip of the driving tooth 340C as an adjacent driving tooth adjacent to the missing portion 341. The driving tooth 340C and the rack gear 322 After the meshing with the driven tooth 350C is released, the driven tooth 350C comes into contact with the tip surface 342C. Movement in the second direction of the rack gear 322 is restricted.

  That is, when the engagement between the drive teeth 340C and the driven teeth 350C is released and the missing portion 341 faces the rack gear 322, the driven teeth 350C of the rack gear 322 biased in the second direction come into contact with the tip surface 342C. Movement in the second direction is restricted. As described above, the movement of the rack gear 322 in the second direction can be restricted by using the front end surface 342C provided on the drive teeth 340C of the pinion gear 331, so that the rack gear 322 and the movable member 321 move in the first direction. The operation of the rack gear 322 can be stopped with a simple structure of the driving gear and the driven gear without increasing the number of parts by providing a regulating means for regulating the noise separately.

  In the embodiment, the rack gear 322, which is a driven gear, is urged in the second direction by the tension spring 323. However, the invention is not limited to this, and the driven gear is urged by an urging means other than the spring member. It may be biased in the second direction. Further, for example, when the movable portion 302 is provided upside down, the rack gear 322 is always urged downward (second direction) due to the load of the movable member 321, and thus is urged in the second direction by its own weight. Are also included.

  Further, the pinion gear 331 is a gear that is rotated by the second effect motor 330, and the rack gear 322 has a first position (a position shown in FIG. 8A, a position shown in FIG. 47A) and the first position. Is capable of reciprocating between different second positions (the position shown in FIG. 8B and the position shown in FIG. 47B), and the pinion gear 331 operates the rack gear 322 in the first direction. , By moving the drive teeth 340A, 340B, and 340C and the driven teeth 350A, 350B, and 350C to move from the second position to the first position, the missing portion 341 is opposed to the drive teeth 340A, 340B, and 340C. And the driven teeth 350 </ b> A, 350 </ b> B, and 350 </ b> C are released, and are biased in the second direction by the tension spring 323 to operate from the first position to the second position.

  As described above, the rack gear 322 can be reciprocated only by rotating the pinion gear 331 in the first operation direction, so that the control load of the second effect motor 330 can be reduced.

  Further, when the driven tooth 350C comes into contact with the front end surface 342C, the restricted state in which the movement of the rack gear 322 in the second direction is restricted. The pinion gear 331 is moved in the first direction as shown in FIG. It can be released by operating in the first operating direction to be operated or in the second operating direction opposite to the first operating direction as shown in FIG.

  By doing so, if the restricted state is not released even if the pinion gear 331 is rotated in one of the first operating direction and the second operating direction, the rack gear 322 is released by operating in the other direction. This makes it easy to avoid that the driven tooth 350C is engaged with the tip end surface 342C and cannot move the rack gear 322.

  Further, in the restricted state, the operation mode of the rack gear 322 differs between when the pinion gear 331 is rotated in the first operation direction and when the pinion gear 331 is rotated in the second operation direction. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12B, when the pinion gear 331 is rotated in the first operation direction, the rack gear 322 is raised by the urging force of the tension spring 323, and as shown in FIG. 13B. When the pinion gear 331 is rotated in the second operation direction, the rack gear 322 is raised according to the rotation of the pinion gear 331, so that the operation mode of the movable member 321 integrated with the rack gear 322 can be diversified.

  Further, the tooth thickness dimension L3 of the drive teeth 340C is longer than the tooth thickness dimensions L1 and L2 of the other drive teeth 340A and 340B (for example, the tooth thickness dimension L1 <L2 <L3). By doing so, it is possible to prevent damage or the like due to a load applied to the drive teeth 340C when the meshed state is changed from the non-engaged state not meshed with the driven teeth 350A, 350B, 350C. In addition, since the tooth thickness dimension L3 is widened, the tip end surface 342C constituting the restricting portion is also widened, which makes it easy to restrict the driven tooth 350C.

  The pinion gear 331 is a gear that is rotated by the second effect motor 330, and the distal end surface 342C that constitutes the restricting portion is configured by a curved surface that follows an arc centered on the drive shaft 330a of the pinion gear 331. Even if the pinion gear 331 rotates while the driven tooth 350C is in contact with the front end surface 342C, the contact point S between the driven tooth 350C and the front end surface 342C is not displaced in the moving direction of the rack gear 322. As a result, the rack gear 322 can be prevented from finely moving according to the rotation.

  Further, the tooth thickness dimension L13 of the driven tooth 350C meshing with the drive tooth 340C in the driven tooth is longer than the tooth thickness dimensions L11 and L12 of the other driven teeth 350B and 350C (tooth thickness dimension L11 <L12). <L13) By doing so, it is possible to prevent damage or the like due to a load applied to the driven tooth 350C when the meshed state is changed from the non-engaged state that is not meshed with the drive tooth 340C. Further, it is possible to prevent damage due to a load applied by a force biased in the second direction in a state where the contact portion is in contact with the restricting portion.

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With reference to FIGS. 3, 8, 9, 47, and 48, the rendering unit 300 is provided with a cable 361 that supplies power to the LED of the light emitting unit 321 </ b> A of the movable member 321. Note that the harness may be used as the cable 361.

  9 (A) and 9 (B) schematically show the side surfaces of FIGS. 8 (A) and 8 (B), respectively, and FIG. 48 (A) and FIG. 48 (B). ) Schematically represents the side surfaces of FIGS. 47A and 47B, respectively. 9 and 48, the distance between the movable member 321 and the rotating member 320 and the distance between the rotating member 320 and the rack gear 322 are drawn wider for the sake of clarity. It is narrower than shown in the figure.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the cable 361 connects the pressing portion 364 (the pressing member 364) of the cable 361 provided on the rotating member 320 from the connector 363 provided on the relay board from the effect control board 12 of the base portion 301. Then, it connects with the connector 362 provided in the LED board in which LED of the light emission part 321A of the movable member 321 is mounted.

  As shown in FIGS. 9A and 48A, when the movable member 321 is waiting in the first position, the portion between the pressing portion 364 of the cable 361 and the connector 362 is It is in a considerably bent state.

  As shown in FIGS. 9B and 48B, when the movable member 321 is advanced to the second position, the portion between the holding portion 364 of the cable 361 and the connector 362 is extended. It will be in a state where there is not much room.

  For this reason, a force in a direction from the second position toward the first position is applied to the movable member 321 by the cable 361. When the cable 361 is stretched, the covering material of the cable 361 is resin. Therefore, when the cable 361 is cold, the force applied to the movable member 321 by the cable 361 is less than when the cable 361 is cold. Become stronger.

  As such a cable 361, the harness can be preferably used. As shown in FIGS. 9A, 9B, 48A, and 48B, when the movable member 321 advances to the second position, the cable 361 is not bent. On the other hand, when the movable member 321 returns to the first position, the cable 361 gradually bends to be bent. As the cable 361 that moves in this manner, the harness can be suitably used from the viewpoint of maintaining the bundling and suppressing breakage and damage.

  The tension spring 323 is pulled by the second effect motor 330 until the movable member 321 reaches the second position. For this reason, the second performance motor 330 can generate a force stronger than the tensile force (biasing force) in a state where the tension spring 323 is most pulled.

  As described above, the urging force by the tension spring 323 exceeds the load of the movable member 321. However, when the urging force by the tension spring 323 is increased, the output of the second effect motor 330 that pulls the tension spring 323 needs to be increased. When a motor with a large output is used, the manufacturing cost increases, and therefore it is preferable that the output of the motor be the minimum necessary.

  As the tension spring 323 in the present embodiment, not only the load of the movable member 321 but also the force of pulling the movable member 321 when the cable 361 is extended, and the cost of the second effect motor 330 are considered. A spring is used that provides the minimum required biasing force.

  For this reason, in the unlikely event that a cable 361 having poor quality is used and it becomes hard at a low temperature, it is considered that the biasing force of the tension spring 323 is insufficient when the movable member 321 is first moved. Normally, cables that are harder than expected at low temperatures are not used.

  However, in this embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 that has been left and cooled at night is started in order to prevent a situation in which the urging force of the tension spring 323 is insufficient, a later-described diagram is used. As shown in step S515 in FIG. 18, a running-in operation is performed to accustom the movement of the movable member 321. By performing the running-in operation of moving the movable member 321 from the first position to the second position, the cable 361 can be bent and stretched, so that the cable 361 can be used flexibly. As a result, a situation where the urging force of the tension spring 323 is insufficient can be prevented.

  In the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, the cable 361 is used to generate heat (the effect display device 5, the first effect motor 303, and the second effect motor 330). Since it is provided in the vicinity, the cable 361 is kept highly flexible by heat.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the movable member break-in process (S51A) in the effect control main process. Referring to FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 controls the first effect motor 303 to move the movable portion 302 to the standing position (S <b> 511).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an abnormality is detected in the movement of the movable portion 302 (S512). When it is determined that an abnormality has been detected (YES in S512), the effect control CPU 120 notifies the abnormality of the movable unit 302 (S513). The notification is performed by display on the effect display device 5 and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  Next, the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not an operation to stop the notification has been performed by a store clerk of the game store (S514). When it is determined that an abnormality in the movement of the movable unit 302 has not been detected (NO in S512), and when it is determined that an operation for stopping the notification has been performed (YES in S514), the effect control CPU 120 is movable. The second effect motor 330 is controlled to move the member 321 to the first position (S515). Here, the movable member 321 may be reciprocated between the second position and the first position.

  Thus, since the movable member is moved by the second effect motor 330 having a stronger force than the tension spring 323, the movable member 321 can be moved more reliably. Accordingly, the movement of the cable 361 and the movable member 321 can be accustomed by changing the cable 361 from the bent state to the extended state.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an abnormality has been detected in the movement of the movable member 321 (S516). When it is determined that an abnormality has been detected (YES in S516), the effect control CPU 120 notifies the abnormality of the movable member 321 (S517). The notification is performed by display on the effect display device 5 and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  Next, the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not an operation for stopping the notification has been performed by a store clerk of the game store (S518). When it is determined that an abnormality in the movement of the movable member 321 is not detected (NO in S516), and when it is determined that an operation for stopping the notification is performed (YES in S518), the CPU 120 for effect control is executed. Return the process to be performed to the caller of this process.

  The configurations and effects described above are summarized as follows.

(A) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine), and a standby position (for example, the first position shown in FIGS. 8, 9, 47, and 48) and A movable object (for example, a movable member 321) that can move to an advance position (for example, the second position shown in FIGS. 8, 9, 47, and 48), and an operation of the movable object when the gaming machine is activated. Confirmation operation (for example, also referred to as initial operation or initial operation in the movable member initialization process in step S51B in FIG. 16) and a break-in operation for moving the movable object (for example, steps S51A and 18 in FIG. 16). The control means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) is provided to execute the operation of the movable member break-in process (also referred to as short initial operation).

  According to such a configuration, the confirmation operation for confirming the operation of the movable object and the running-in operation for moving the movable object are executed. For this reason, since movement of a movable object is not accustomed, it can suppress affecting the operation | movement of a movable object. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the movable object from operating well.

  (B) In the gaming machine of the above (a), when an abnormality is detected in the operation of the movable object by the running-in operation, error processing means (for example, step S513 in FIG. 18) that executes error processing (for example, notification of abnormality) , Step S517).

  According to such a configuration, error processing is executed when an abnormality is detected in the operation of the movable object during the break-in operation. As a result, it is possible to execute processing corresponding to a state in which the movable object does not operate normally.

  (C) In the gaming machine of the above (a) or (b), the control means executes a break-in operation before the confirmation operation (see, for example, FIG. 16).

  According to such a configuration, the break-in operation is executed before the confirmation operation. As a result, it can suppress that a movable object does not operate | move favorably in confirmation operation | movement.

  (D) In the gaming machine of (c) above, the control means prohibits the execution of the confirmation operation when an abnormality is detected in the operation of the movable object by the running-in operation (for example, in steps S514 and S518 in FIG. 18). Until the notification stop operation is performed, the movable member initialization process in step S51B in FIG. 16 is not executed).

  According to such a configuration, when an abnormality is detected in the operation of the movable object during the break-in operation, the execution of the confirmation operation is prohibited. As a result, it is possible to prevent the confirmation operation from being performed while the movable object does not operate normally.

  (E) In any of the above gaming machines (a) to (d), the movable object is moved to the advanced position by different power sources during the game and during the running-in operation.

  According to such a configuration, the movable object is moved to the advanced position by different power sources during the game and during the running-in operation. As a result, the break-in operation can be performed with a suitable power source.

  (F) In the gaming machine of (e), the movable object is an elastic body (for example, a tension spring 323, which may be another elastic body such as a spiral spring, a leaf spring, or rubber) during the game. During the running-in operation, a motor (for example, the second effect motor 330) having a stronger force than the elastic body is moved to the advanced position as a power source.

  According to such a configuration, a motor having a stronger force than the elastic body is used as a power source for the movable object during the break-in operation. As a result, it is possible to move the movable object to the advanced position more reliably during the break-in operation.

  (G) In any of the above gaming machines (a) to (f), the movable object includes an electric cable (eg, cable 361) that bends and stretches as the movable object moves, and the break-in operation This is an operation of bending and stretching the electric cable by moving it.

  According to such a configuration, a confirmation operation for confirming the operation of the movable object and a running-in operation for bending and stretching the electric cable by moving the movable object are performed. For this reason, since the movement of the electric cable is not used, it is possible to suppress the influence on the operation of the movable object. As a result, it can suppress that a movable object does not operate | move favorably.

  (H) In the gaming machine of (g), the electric cable is provided in the vicinity of an object that generates heat (for example, the LCD of the effect display device 5, the first effect motor 303, the second effect motor 330).

  According to such a configuration, the electrical cable becomes flexible due to heat. As a result, the movable object can be moved more reliably.

  (I) In the above-described embodiment, the running-in operation is an operation of bending and stretching the electric cable by moving the movable object. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the movable object is configured to move along the rail, the movable object is configured to move with a ball screw or a linear guide, and the movable object is a plain bearing. Or a bearing such as a metal bearing or a resin bearing, the operation may be such that the lubricant such as oil or grease moves and becomes accustomed so as to become familiar. In addition, when the movable object has a sliding part such as a rotation or a linear motion, the moving part may be an operation of moving and fixing the sliding part to make it smooth.

  (J) In the above-described embodiment, the break-in operation is performed at the time of startup. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the break-in operation may be periodically performed during a demonstration in which a game after the start is not performed. Even if it does in this way, it can control that a movable object does not operate | move favorably during a game.

  (K) The cable 361 in the above-described embodiment supplies power to the LED. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and power or control signals are supplied to other electrical components (for example, actuators such as motors and solenoids that move movable objects and display devices such as LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) that displays images). It may be.

  (L) The cable 361 and the cable 365 may be a flexible flat cable, a flat cable in which a plurality of coated wires are aligned and fused, or a single wire or a stranded wire. However, it may be a twisted pair wire.

  (M) In the above-described embodiment, the break-in operation and the confirmation operation are performed separately. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the break-in operation and the confirmation operation may be executed as a series of operations.

  (N) In the embodiment described above, the initial position of the movable object is detected in the confirmation operation. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the initial position of the movable object may be detected in the break-in operation. In addition to the break-in operation and the confirmation operation, the initial position of the movable object may be detected.

  [Modification] Next, a modification will be described. FIGS. 19A to 19D are explanatory views showing a situation in which the restriction means as the first modification changes the restriction state. 20 (A) to 20 (D) are explanatory views showing a situation in which the restriction means as the second modification changes the restriction state. FIGS. 21A to 21D are explanatory views showing a situation in which the restriction means as the third modification changes the restriction state. FIG. 22A is an explanatory view showing a restricting portion as a fourth modification, and FIG. 22B is an explanatory view showing a restricting portion as the fifth modification.

  In the embodiment, the pinion gear 331 is applied as an example of the drive gear, and the rack gear 322 is applied as an example of the driven gear. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the types of the drive gear and the driven gear are variously changed. Is possible.

  For example, as in Modification 1 shown in FIG. 19, both the drive gear G1 and the driven gear G2 are rotating gears, and as shown in FIGS. 19A to 19D, the drive gear G1 is moved in the first operating direction. By rotating, the driven tooth 410 is brought into contact with the tip surface 402 of the driving tooth 400 adjacent to the missing portion 401 among the plurality of driving teeth, and the movement state of the driven gear G2 in the second direction is restricted. can do.

  Thus, a rotating gear may be applied as the driven gear. In the embodiment, the tooth thickness dimension L13 of the driven tooth 350C meshing with the driving tooth 340C as the adjacent driving tooth is longer than the tooth thickness dimensions L11 and L12 of the other driven teeth 350B and 350C. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the tooth thickness dimension L13 of the driven tooth 410 that meshes with the drive tooth 400 as the adjacent drive tooth is longer than the tooth thickness dimensions L11, 12 of the other driven teeth. It does not have to be.

  20, the drive gear G3 is a rack gear, the driven gear G4 is a rotating gear, and the drive gear G3 is moved in the first operation direction as shown in FIGS. By moving, the driven tooth 410 of the driving tooth 400 adjacent to the missing portion 401 among the plurality of driving teeth is brought into contact with the driven tooth 410, and a controlled state in which the movement of the driven gear G4 in the second direction is restricted. be able to. Thus, a rack gear may be applied as the drive gear.

  In the embodiment, the tooth thickness dimension L3 of the drive tooth 340C as the adjacent drive tooth having the tip surface 342C as the restricting portion is longer than the tooth thickness dimensions L1 and L2 of the other drive teeth 340A and 340B. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the tooth thickness dimension L3 of the drive teeth 340C may not be longer than the tooth thickness dimensions L1 and L2 of the other drive teeth 340A and 340B.

  Specifically, the driving gear G5 is a rotating gear, the driven gear G6 is a rack gear, as in Modification 3 shown in FIG. 21, and the driving gear G5 is a first gear as shown in FIGS. By moving in the operating direction, the driven tooth 410 of the driving tooth 400 adjacent to the missing portion 401 among the plurality of driving teeth is brought into contact with the driven tooth 410, and movement of the driven gear G6 in the second direction is restricted. It can be in a regulated state. Thus, the circumferential length of the tip surface 402 of the driving tooth 400 as the adjacent driving tooth does not necessarily have to be longer than the circumferential length of the tip surface of the other driving teeth. As shown in FIG. 21 (D), when the tip surface 402 crosses the tooth tip line T, it is substantially the same as or shorter than the circumferential length of the tip surface of the other drive teeth. Also good.

  In the embodiment, the front end surface 342C as the restricting portion is a curved surface along an arc centered on the drive shaft 330a. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a flat surface, a spherical surface, It may be constituted by a concave surface or the like. Further, as shown in Modification 4 of FIG. 22A, by forming a locking recess 420 or the like that can lock the driven tooth 350C on a part of the tip surface or in the entire tip surface, the driven tooth 350C is formed. Even if it slides on the front end surface 342C, the tooth tip of the driven tooth 350C is easily engaged with the engaging recess 420, so that the driven tooth 350C slides on the front end surface 342C as the restricting portion to be in a restricted state. It can suppress becoming difficult to change.

  In the embodiment, the tip surface 342C of the drive tooth 340C adjacent to the missing portion 341 is applied as an example of the restricting portion. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the restricting portion is the tip surface of the drive tooth. As shown in Modification 5 of FIG. 22B, the tip surface 342C of the drive tooth 340C and the tip portion 342C are extended from the tip surface 342C to the missing portion 341 side. It is good also as a control surface comprised by the extended surface 430. That is, the restricting portion is not only formed by the tip surface of the drive tooth, but may be configured at a portion that does not function as the drive tooth, such as an extended surface extending from the tip surface to the missing portion side. Good.

  Further, the length dimension in the operation direction of the regulating surface composed of the front end surface 342C and the extending surface 430 constituting the regulating portion is not limited to those described in the embodiment or the modified example, and for example, the extending surface A restriction surface such as the surface 430 may extend along the longitudinal direction of the missing portion 341.

Moreover, in embodiment and the modifications 1-5, although the drive gear had the missing part which the drive tooth missing on the back side of the 1st operation direction of the adjacent drive tooth, a missing part is a drive tooth. For example, a gear in which drive teeth are formed only on an arc of a fan-shaped gear, or a rack gear in which adjacent drive teeth are formed at the rear end of the first operation direction also have a missing portion. Will have.

  In addition, the driven gear also has a missing portion in which the driven tooth on the rear side in the first direction is missing. For example, a gear in which the driven tooth is formed only on the arc of the fan-shaped gear or an adjacent drive tooth The rack gear or the like in which the driven teeth that mesh with the rear end portion are formed at the rear end portion in the first direction also has a missing portion.

  In the embodiment, the rack gear and the pinion gear are applied as the types of the drive gear and the driven gear, but the invention is not limited to this, and a spur gear, a bevel gear, a helical gear, or the like may be applied. .

  In the embodiment, the pinion gear 331 fixed to the drive shaft 330a of the second effect motor 330 is used as the drive gear, and the rack gear 322 integrated with the movable member 321 is used as the driven gear. The present invention is not limited, and it is only necessary that two gears meshing with each other among the plurality of gears driven by the drive source are the drive gear and the driven gear. For example, a gear that directly or indirectly meshes with the pinion gear 331 may be a drive gear, and a gear that meshes with the drive gear may be a driven gear. Further, the movable member 321 may not be provided directly on the rack gear 322 that is a driven gear. For example, the movable member 321 may be provided on a part of a power transmission mechanism that transmits the power of the rack gear 322.

  In the embodiment, the drive gear and the driven gear are applied as the drive mechanism for moving the movable member 321 between the first position and the second position with respect to the rotating member 320. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a driving gear and a driven gear may be applied as a driving mechanism for driving the movable portion 302 between the tilted position and the standing position, or driving of other movable effect units. It may be applied as a mechanism. In addition to those that are applied to the drive mechanism that drives the movable part for production in this way, for example, a drive mechanism that opens and closes the door for the special prize winning device 7 and the like, etc. You may apply as a drive mechanism of a part.

  In the above-described embodiment, the single movable member 321 is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of movable members may be provided. Specifically, a description will be given using Modification 6 below.

  In the modified example 6, in addition to the movable member 321 described above, a movable member 170 described later in FIGS. 25 to 28 is provided. The movable member 170 is provided such that the upper portion of the effect display device 5 is the origin position. As an effect operation of the movable member 170, it descends from the origin position, stops at the center of the display screen of the effect display device 5 as an operation end, and hides a part of the display screen of the effect display device 5 (the movable member at this time). 170 may be referred to as the “advance position”), and the first operation to return to the origin position again, or a series of operations that are raised after a small distance from the origin position and then returned to the origin position a plurality of times ( For example, a second operation performed three times) is provided.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an effect symbol variation start process (step S74) in the sixth modification. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 120 first reads a variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (step S8001). The variation pattern designation command storage area is a storage area in which variation pattern designation commands received from the game control microcomputer 100 are stored.

  Next, the CPU 120 for effect control displays the display result of the effect symbol according to the variation pattern designation command read in step S8002 and the data stored in the display result designation command storage area (that is, the received display result designation command) ( (Stop symbol) is determined (step S8002). The display result designation command is a command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. If the pseudo-ream is specified by the change pattern designation command, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the chance stop symbol (for example, “223” or “445”) is used as the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream in step S8002. In addition, a combination of symbols that are not reachable but one big symbol and one symbol are shifted, or a combination of symbols including a special image that is not normally displayed (an image other than a number may be used). Also called “design”. The effect control CPU 120 stores data indicating the determined effect stop symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area. In step S8002, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the received variation pattern designation command, and determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol based only on the variation pattern designation command. Also good.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 displays a notice effect (for example, a step-up notice effect, a mini-character notice effect, a movable member notice effect that operates a movable member (“function effect effect”) in the effect display device 5 during the variation display of the effect symbol. In other words, it is possible to determine whether or not to perform the effect blade accessory notice effect, etc.), or to execute a notice effect setting process for setting the effect aspect of the notice effect (step S8003).

  As the movable member notice effect using the movable members (movable member 321, movable member 170), the movable member 321 or the movable member 170 alone is operated alone (also referred to as “single role effect”), the movable member There is provided an interlocking operation effect (also referred to as “interlocking role effect”) in which 321 and the movable member 170 are operated in conjunction with each other. As the single role effect, a first single role effect and a second single role effect in which only the movable member 321 is operated, and a third single role effect in which only the movable member 170 is operated are provided. . Details of the operation mode in each accessory effect will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  In step S8003, specifically, for the movable member notice effect (actual effect) using the movable members (movable member 321 and movable member 170), the notice effect setting process is performed using the accessory effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. Do.

  FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram showing an accessory effect execution lottery table in the sixth modification. In the accessory effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 24, it corresponds to the presence / absence of execution of the movable member notification effect and the type of the movable member notification effect when it is executed according to the variable display result (big hit, reach out, non-reach out). Although the determination value is assigned, in the example shown in FIG. 24, the ratio of the assigned determination value is shown in order to simplify the description. The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for the effect effect execution lottery, and determines the decision item to which a determination value matching the extracted random number is assigned.

  For example, when the variable display result is a big hit (when a variation pattern designation command indicating a big hit is received), executing the first single actor effect at a rate of 10/100 is the first rate at a rate of 15/100. 2) Executing a single actor effect at a rate of 20/100, executing a third single agent effect at a rate of 20/100, and executing a linked character effect at a rate of 25/100 Thus, it is determined that the movable member notice effect is not executed.

  In addition, for example, when the variable display result is reach loss (when a variation pattern designation command indicating reach loss is received), executing the first single accessory effect at a ratio of 20/100 is 15/100. Executing the second single actor effect at a rate of 10/100, executing the third single actor effect at a rate of 10/100, executing the interlocking agent effect at a rate of 5/100, It is respectively determined not to execute the movable member notice effect at a ratio of 100.

  Further, for example, when the variable display result is non-reach loss (when a variation pattern designation command indicating non-reach deviation is received), it is determined not to execute the movable member notice effect at a ratio of 100/100. That is, in this embodiment, the movable member notice effect can be executed only when the reach is reached, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the movable member notice effect can be executed even when the reach is not reached. It is good as well.

  Next, when executing the variation pattern or the notice effect, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the notice effect (step S8004). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S8005).

  The process table is a table in which process data that is referred to when the effect control CPU 120 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 120 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 5 according to the process data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound number data, and movable member control data are collected. In the display control execution data, data indicating each variation aspect constituting the variation aspect during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect symbols is described. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 5 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 120 refers to the process table, and performs control to display the effect design in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Further, the movable member 321 and the movable member 170 are operated by controlling the driving means corresponding to each accessory in the manner set in the movable member control data. Further, the process table is stored in the ROM 121 in the effect control board 12. A process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  The effect control CPU 120 is determined to execute the notice effect, and when executing the notice effect, the process table corresponding to the notice effect is selected in step S8004.

  In addition, in the process table used when effect control is executed for a variation pattern with reach effect, the left symbol is stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variation, and the right symbol is stopped when a predetermined time further elapses. Process data indicating that it is to be displayed is set. In addition, instead of setting the symbols to be stopped and displayed in the process table, an image for displaying the symbols is synthesized and generated according to the determined stop symbol, the temporary stop symbol in the pseudo-ream and the sliding effect. May be.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect device (the effect display device 5 as an effect part) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1, movable member control data 1). Then, various lamps as the production parts, the speaker 8 as the production parts, the movable member 321 as the production parts, and the movable member 170) are controlled (step S8006). For example, control data for displaying an image corresponding to the variation pattern in the effect display device 5 is output to the effect display device 5. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output from the speaker 8. Further, in order to operate the movable member 321 and the movable member 170, a control signal (movable member control data) is output to the driving means (motor) of each movable member.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 performs control so that the effect symbols are variably displayed by the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern designation command on a one-to-one basis. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the designated command.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern designation command in the variation time timer (step S8007). Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (step S75) (step S8008).

  Next, a first effect operation to a fourth effect operation using at least one of the movable member 321 and the movable member 170 will be described with reference to FIGS. The first effect operation is an operation performed in the first single actor effect, the second effect operation is an operation performed in the second single character effect, and the third effect operation is the third single character effect. And the fourth effect operation is an operation performed in the interlocking combination effect.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of a first effect operation (an operation in the first single accessory effect) using the movable member 170 in the sixth modification. In the first effect operation, first, as shown in FIG. 25A, the movable member 170 is located at the origin position (upper part of the effect display device 5). At this time, in the decorative symbol display area of the effect display device 5, the decorative symbol being variably displayed is displayed. Next, as shown in FIG. 25 (B), the decorative symbol “7” is displayed in the decorative symbol display area of the effect display device 5 to reach the reach state. Then, as shown in FIG. 25C, a series of operations in which the movable member 170 is raised after being lowered by a minute distance from the origin position and returned to the origin position is performed a plurality of times (for example, three times). . Thereafter, although illustration is omitted, the final stop symbol is displayed on the effect display device 5 by returning the movable member 170 to the origin position.

  FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example of a second effect operation (an operation in the second single accessory effect) using the movable member 170 in the sixth modification. In the second effect operation, first, as shown in FIG. 26A, the movable member 170 is located at the origin position (upper part of the effect display device 5). At this time, in the decorative symbol display area of the effect display device 5, the decorative symbol being variably displayed is displayed. Next, as shown in FIG. 26 (B), the decorative symbol “7” is displayed in the decorative symbol display area of the effect display device 5, and the reach state is reached. Then, as shown in FIG. 26C, the movable member 170 is lowered from the origin position to the center of the display screen of the effect display device 5. The lowered movable member 170 hides the decorative design in the decorative design display area 5C during variable display. Thereafter, although illustration is omitted, the final stop symbol is displayed on the effect display device 5 by returning the movable member 170 to the origin position.

  FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of the third effect operation using the movable member 321 in the sixth modification (the operation in the third single accessory effect). In the third effect operation, first, as shown in FIG. 27A, the movable member 170 is located at the origin position (upper part of the effect display device 5). At this time, the movable portion 302 having the movable member 321 is controlled to the tilt position, and the decorative symbol display area of the effect display device 5 displays the decorative symbol being variably displayed. Next, as shown in FIG. 27 (B), the decorative symbol “7” is displayed in the decorative symbol display area of the effect display device 5 and the reach state is reached. Then, as shown in FIG. 27C, the movable portion 302 having the movable member 321 is moved to the standing position. Then, as shown in FIG. 27D, the movable member 321 is moved to the second position. The moved movable member 321 hides the decorative design in the decorative design display area 5C during variable display. Thereafter, although illustration is omitted, the final stop symbol is displayed on the effect display device 5 by returning the movable member 321 to the origin position.

  FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating an example of a fourth effect operation (an operation in the linked accessory effect) using the movable member 321 and the movable member 170 in the sixth modification. In the fourth effect operation, first, as shown in FIG. 28A, the movable member 170 is located at the origin position (upper part of the effect display device 5). At this time, the movable portion 302 having the movable member 321 is controlled to the tilt position, and the decorative symbol display area of the effect display device 5 displays the decorative symbol being variably displayed. Next, as shown in FIG. 28 (B), the decorative symbol “7” is displayed in the decorative symbol display area of the effect display device 5 and the reach state is reached. Then, as shown in FIG. 28C, the movable portion 302 having the movable member 321 is moved to the standing position. Then, as shown in FIG. 28D, a series of operations in which the movable member 321 is moved to the second position and the movable member 170 is raised after being lowered by a minute distance from the origin position and then returned to the origin position again. Is performed a plurality of times (for example, three times). The moved movable member 321 hides the decorative design in the decorative design display area 5C during variable display. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 28E, an image 200 indicating that the movable member 321 and the movable member 170 that are in operation are operating integrally is displayed on the effect display device 5. This suggests to the player that the movable member 321 and the movable member 170 are linked in one production. Thereafter, although illustration is omitted, the final stop symbol is displayed on the effect display device 5 by returning the movable member 321 and the movable member 170 to the origin position.

  As described above, according to the modified example 6, the single operation effect (for example, the first single character effect to the third single character effect) for operating the movable member independently and the plurality of movable objects are linked. Linked operation effects (for example, linked character effects. Note that “linked” means that a plurality of movable objects appear to have some relationship in appearance. In other words, “linked operation effects”. The term “linked operation effect” refers to an operation in which a plurality of movable objects have some relationship with each other. It may be an effect (for example, an effect of combining a plurality of movable objects) that causes the player to recognize the movement, and each movable object is operated independently, and the operation timing and other effects Material control Is an effect that causes the player to recognize that the plurality of movable objects have some relationship (for example, an effect of displaying an image indicating that the plurality of movable objects are operating integrally on the effect display device 5). Can be executed). Thereby, a suitable initial operation can be executed.

  In the present embodiment, the single operation effect and the interlocking operation effect are executed during the change, but may be executed at a timing that is not changing. For example, it may be possible to execute a single operation effect and a linked operation effect as a big hit effect or a small hit effect. Specifically, it is a big hit that is advantageous to the player after performing an effect that makes it difficult to recognize whether it is a big hit that is advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit with a large number of rounds or a big hit that shifts to a probabilistic state). A single action effect and an interlocked action effect as an effect that informs that during a big hit (so-called promotion effect), or an effect that suggests that a stored memory that is a big hit is stored (so-called hold continuous effect) It is good also as performing. Further, for example, it is possible to execute the single operation effect and the interlocking operation effect while performing the demonstration display (demonstration screen display). Further, only one of the single operation effect and the interlocking operation effect can be executed while changing, and the other can be executed while not changing. In addition, it is possible to execute a single operation effect and a linked operation effect as a notice effect for a change that has not yet been started (so-called prefetch notice).

  In the present embodiment, the effect of interlocking all the movable objects is executed as the interlocking operation effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the case of a gaming machine provided with three or more movable objects, an effect of operating a plurality of some movable objects may be executed as an interlocking operation effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the movable object that is operated in the single operation effect and the part of the movable object that is operated in the interlocking operation effect are common, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a completely different movable object may be operated between the single operation effect and the linked operation effect.

  Further, as described above, according to the sixth modification, the first operation effect (for example, the first in which the movable member 170 is operated in the central direction of the effect display device 5) moves the movable object in the center direction of the effect region. 2. The single effect production “the production area” is an area where some production is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the production display device 5, the game board 2, the entire pachinko gaming machine 1, and a game in which a game ball is driven. An area or an opening provided in the game board 2 for arranging effect members such as the effect display device 5 may be used as an “effect area.” Also, the effect display device and the game board are not substantially in the center of the gaming machine. Even if it is a game machine provided outside a place or game frame, the effect display device or the game board may be used as an “effect region”), and the movable object is different from the first action effect. Second motion effect to be operated (example If, it was decided first alone won game effect) and is capable of executing. Thereby, a suitable initial operation can be executed.

  As the “second motion effect”, an effect (first single effect effect) in which the first operation effect (second single effect effect) is different from the operation distance (movement distance) of the movable member 170 is executed. However, it is not limited to this. For example, an effect in which the operation direction of the movable member 170 is different from the first operation effect or an effect of rotating the movable member 170 may be executed as the second operation effect.

  In the present embodiment, the first action effect and the second action effect are executed during the change, but may be executed at a timing that is not changing. For example, the first action effect and the second action effect may be executable as a big hit effect or a small hit effect. Specifically, it is a big hit that is advantageous to the player after performing an effect that makes it difficult to recognize whether it is a big hit that is advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit with a large number of rounds or a big hit that shifts to a probabilistic state). The first action effect and the second action are effects (so-called promotion effects) for notifying that during a big hit, and effects (so-called continuous rendition effects) that suggest during a big hit that a stored memory that is a big hit is stored. An operation effect may be performed. In addition, for example, the first operation effect and the second operation effect may be executable while performing demonstration display (demonstration screen display). Further, only one of the first action effect and the second action effect may be executed during the fluctuation, and the other may be executed during the non-fluctuation. Further, the first action effect and the second action effect may be executable as a notice effect for a change that has not yet started (so-called prefetch notice).

  Moreover, in embodiment mentioned above, the return operation | movement which returns a movable object to a standby position may be performed, and the break-in operation of a movable object may be performed in the aspect according to the aspect of a return operation | movement. Specifically, a description will be given using Modification 7 below.

  In Modification 7, a movable member 173 and a movable member 175 are provided instead of the effect unit 300 in the above-described embodiment. The movable member 173 rises diagonally to the right from the origin position (the position shown in FIG. 30A) as an effect operation, stops at the center of the display screen of the effect display device 5 as the operation end, and the effect display device 5 Hides part of the display screen and returns to the origin position. As will be described later with reference to FIG. 30 and the like, the movable member 173 performs an effect operation that splits into a plurality of parts after moving to the center of the display screen of the effect display device 5. In addition, the movable member 175 descends from the origin position (position shown in FIG. 30A) as an effect operation, stops at the center of the display screen of the effect display device 5, and stops the display of the effect display device 5. Hiding part of the screen and returning to the origin position again. Moreover, the movable member 173 and the movable member 175 may perform an operation of stopping halfway without moving from the origin position to the center of the display screen, which is the operation end, and returning to the origin position again as an effect operation. The movable member 173 and the movable member 175 may selectively execute a strong operation that repeats a moving operation violently and a weak operation that is gentler than the strong operation. The movable member 173 and the movable member 175 are provided with origin sensors 171A to 171D (see FIGS. 33 to 35) that can detect the respective origin positions.

  Next, the initial operation execution process during the demonstration will be described with reference to FIG. The initial operation execution process during the demonstration is a process performed during the demonstration effect. That is, in the modified example 7, the initial operation is performed during the demonstration production, but the initial operation may be performed at other timing (for example, when the power is turned on).

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the initial operation execution process during the demonstration in the seventh modification. In the initial operation execution process during the demonstration, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the initial operation execution flag is on (step S10141). During the demonstration production, the initial operation is performed only once. The initial operation executed flag is a flag indicating that the initial operation has been performed in the initial operation execution process during the demonstration in step S1014 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 starts the demonstration effect. Therefore, when it is determined that the initial operation executed flag is on (step S10141; YES), the effect control CPU 120 ends the initial operation execution process during demonstration in step S1014. Note that the initial operation executed flag is turned off when the fluctuation starts.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the initial operation executed flag is not in the on state (step S10141; NO), the effect control CPU 120 sets the initial operation executed flag to the on state (step S10143). After executing the process of step S10142, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the origin sensor A is in an on state (step S10143). When it is determined that the origin sensor 171A is on (step S10143; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the origin sensor 171B is on (step S10144).

  When it is determined that the origin sensor 171B is in the on state (step S10144; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs processing for executing the initial operation A (step S10145). On the other hand, when it is determined that the origin sensor 171B is not in the ON state (step S1513; NO), the effect control CPU 120 performs processing for executing the initial operation B (step S1515).

  In the process of step S10143, when it is determined that the origin sensor 171A is not in the on state (step S10143; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the origin sensor 171B is in the on state (step S10147). When it is determined that the origin sensor 171B is in the ON state (step S10147; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs processing for executing the initial operation C (step S10148). On the other hand, when it is determined that the origin sensor 171B is not in the on state (step S10147; NO), the effect control CPU 120 performs processing for executing the initial operation D (step S10149). That is, the initial operation A is an initial operation that is executed when both the origin sensor 171A and the origin sensor 171B are on. The initial operation B is an initial operation that is executed when the origin sensor 171A is on and the origin sensor 171B is off. The initial operation C is an initial operation that is executed when the origin sensor 171A is in an off state and the origin sensor 171B is in an on state. Furthermore, the initial operation D is an initial operation that is executed when both the origin sensor 171A and the origin sensor 171B are in the OFF state.

  After executing the process of step S10145, step S10146, step S10148, or step S10149, the effect control CPU 120 ends the initial operation execution process during the demonstration of step S1014.

  Next, the first effect operation to the fourth effect operation using at least one of the movable member 173 and the movable member 175 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, a first effect operation using the movable member 173 in a normal effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating an example of a first effect operation using the movable member 173 in the seventh modification. FIG. 30A to FIG. 30E are time-series explanations of rendering operations for operating the movable member 173 using the actuator 172A and the actuator 172B.

  In FIG. 30 (A), the decorative symbols being variably displayed are displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the effect display device 5. It is assumed that the movable member 173 stops at the origin position at the lower left of the effect display device 5 in FIG. Note that a part of the movable member 173 can be visually recognized by the player at the origin position. The movable member 173 has a split piece 173B1, a split piece 173B2, and a split piece 173B3. When the split piece 173B1, the split piece 173B2, and the split piece 173B3 are united (in a closed state), a predetermined figure is formed. It shall be. It is assumed that the movable member 175 is at the origin position above the effect display device 5 in FIG.

  Next, in FIG. 30B, the decorative symbol “7” is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R of the effect display device 5, indicating that the reach state is reached. The movable member 173 is rotated by the actuator 172A to the center of the display screen of the effect display device 5 with the split pieces 173B1, split pieces 173B2, and split pieces 173B3 closed, and the variable display Decorative display area 5C is displayed. Hide the decorative pattern.

  Next, in FIG. 30C, in the movable member 173, the split piece 173B1, the split piece 173B2, and the split piece 173B3 are opened by the actuator 172B at the center of the display screen of the effect display device 5. In order to open the split piece 173B1, the split piece 173B2, and the split piece 173B3, a predetermined space required when the split piece 173B1, the split piece 173B2, and the split piece 173B3 are opened is required. is there. When the movable member 173 is at the origin position shown in FIG. 30A, since the predetermined space does not exist, the split pieces 173B1, the split pieces 173B2, and the split pieces 173B3 cannot be opened. That is, the split pieces 173B1, the split pieces 173B2, and the split pieces 173B3 can be opened only when the movable member 173 is at the position shown in FIG. By opening the split piece 173B2 and the split piece 173B3, the decorative symbol display area 5C during variable display can be visually recognized by the player. FIG. 30C illustrates a case where a predetermined effect symbol is displayed in the symbol display area 5C during variable display.

  Next, in FIG. 30D, in the movable member 173, the split piece 173B1, the split piece 173B2, and the split piece 173B3 are closed by the actuator 172B at the center of the display screen of the effect display device 5. When the split piece 173B1, the split piece 173B2, and the split piece 173B3 are closed, the symbol display area 5C during variable display is hidden again, and the player cannot see it.

  Next, in FIG. 30E, the movable member 173 is rotated by the actuator 172A and returned to the original position while the split piece 173B1, the split piece 173B2, and the split piece 173B3 are closed. By returning the movable member 173 to the origin position, the final stop symbol is displayed on the effect display device 5. FIG. 30E illustrates the case where the final stop symbol is a big hit, but the final stop symbol may be a big hit or a loss. This is the end of the description of the first effect operation using the movable member 173 in the normal effect using FIG.

  Next, the second and third effect operations using the movable member 173 in a normal effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating an example of the second and third effect operations using the movable member 173 in the seventh modification. FIG. 31A to FIG. 31E are time-series explanations of the rendering operation for operating the movable member 173 using the actuator 172A and the actuator 172C. In FIG. 31, FIG. 31 (C1) shows the second effect operation using the movable member 173, and FIG. 31 (C2) shows the third effect operation using the movable member 173. is there. In addition, the 2nd and 3rd production operation | movement using the movable member 173 demonstrated using FIG. 31 uses FIG. 30 in FIG. 31 (A), FIG. 31 (B), and FIG. 31 (D). 30A, FIG. 30B, and FIG. 30D of the first effect operation described above are the same effect modes, and therefore, a part of the description will be omitted in the following description.

  In FIG. 31 (A), the decorative symbols being variably displayed are displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the effect display device 5. The movable member 173 stops at the origin position at the lower left of the effect display device 5 in FIG. The split piece 173B1, the split piece 173B2, and the split piece 173B3 of the movable member 173 are in a closed state.

  Next, in FIG. 31 (B), in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R of the effect display device 5, the decorative symbol in the reach state is displayed. The movable member 173 is rotated by the actuator 172A to the center of the display screen of the effect display device 5 with the split pieces 173B1, split pieces 173B2, and split pieces 173B3 closed, and the decorative symbol display area 5C during variable display is displayed. Hide the decorative pattern.

  Next, in FIG. 31 (C1), the movable member 173 moves laterally from the center of the display screen of the effect display device 5 to the left side of the drawing by the actuator 172C. The movable member 173 moved in the horizontal direction hides the decorative symbol display area 5L and displays the decorative symbol display area 5C so that the player can view it. That is, in the second effect operation using the movable member 173, it is assumed that an effect operation accompanied by a lateral movement in the left direction of the movable member 173 is performed.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 31 (C2), the movable member 173 moves laterally from the center of the display screen of the effect display device 5 to the right side of the drawing by the actuator 172C. The movable member 173 moved in the horizontal direction hides the decorative symbol display area 5R and displays the decorative symbol display area 5C so that the player can view it. That is, in the third effect operation using the movable member 173, it is assumed that an effect operation accompanied by a lateral movement in the right direction of the movable member 173 is performed.

  The second effect operation and the third effect operation using the movable member 173 are executed by selecting any one of the effect operations, and the second effect operation and the third effect operation are performed simultaneously. It shall not be executed. Further, in FIGS. 31C1 and 31C2, the case where the decorative symbol display area 5 </ b> C that is variably displayed is simply displayed as the movable member 173 moves laterally is illustrated. A specific effect image may be displayed on the display screen of the effect display device 5 along with the lateral movement.

  Next, in FIG. 31 (D), the movable member 173 is returned to the center of the display screen of the effect display device 5 from the position shown in FIG. 31 (C1) or FIG. 31 (C2) by the actuator 172C. When the movable member 173 is returned to the center of the display screen of the effect display device 5, the symbol display area 5C during variable display is hidden again.

  Next, in FIG. 31E, the movable member 173 is rotated by the actuator 172A and returned to the original position. By returning the movable member 173 to the origin position, the final stop symbol is displayed on the effect display device 5. This is the end of the description of the second effect operation and the third effect operation using the movable member 173 in the normal effect using FIG.

  Next, a fourth effect operation using the movable member 175 in a normal effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating an example of a fourth effect operation using the movable member 175 in the seventh modification. 32 (A) to 32 (C) are time-series explanations of the rendering operation for operating the movable member 175 using the actuator 172C.

  In FIG. 32 (A), the decorative symbols being variably displayed are displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of the effect display device 5. The movable member 173 stops at the origin position at the lower left of the effect display device 5 in FIG. It is assumed that the movable member 175 is at the origin position above the effect display device 5 in FIG.

  Next, in FIG. 32B, the decorative symbol “7” is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R of the effect display device 5, indicating that the reach state is reached. The movable member 175 is lowered from the origin position to the center of the display screen of the effect display device 5 by the actuator 172C. The lowered movable member 175 hides the decorative design in the decorative design display area 5C during variable display.

  Next, in FIG. 32C, the movable member 175 is raised by the actuator 172C and returned to the origin position. By returning the movable member 175 to the origin position, the final stop symbol is displayed on the effect display device 5. Above, description of the 4th effect operation | movement using the movable member 175 in a normal effect using FIG. 32 is complete | finished.

  Next, details of the actuator A and the actuator C that operate the movable member 173 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the actuator A and the actuator C that operate the movable member in the seventh modification. In FIG. 33, the movable member 173 has movable mechanisms such as a rotation mechanism 173A and a slide mechanism 173C.

  First, the rotation operation of the movable member 173 by the rotation mechanism 173A will be described. The rotation mechanism 173A is rotated by the actuator 172A. The position shown in FIG. 33A is the origin position of the rotation mechanism 173A rotated by the actuator 172A. The origin position (a) of the rotation mechanism 173A is detected by the origin sensor 171A. The origin sensor 171A can detect that the rotating rotation mechanism 173A returns to the original position by detecting a part of the rotation mechanism 173A, for example.

  The movable member 173 at the origin position (a) is moved clockwise in the drawing to the position shown in FIG. 33 (b) shown by a broken line by the turning mechanism 173A rotated by the actuator 172A. The rotating mechanism 173A rotated to the position shown in FIG. 33B is locked so as not to rotate any more, for example, by a mechanical locking member or the like (not shown).

  33 (a) is the position of the movable member 173 shown in FIG. 30 (A). That is, the origin position shown in FIG. 33A is the lower left position of the effect display device 5 shown in FIG. 33 (b) is the position of the movable member 173 shown in FIG. 30 (B). That is, the position shown in FIG. 33B is the position of the center of the display screen of the effect display device 5 shown in FIG.

  The actuator 172A rotates the rotation mechanism 173A between the origin position shown in FIG. 33A and the position shown in FIG. For example, the effect control CPU 120 can control the actuator 172A so as to perform an effect operation in which the rotation mechanism 173A is simply reciprocated between the origin position shown in FIG. 33A and the position shown in FIG. . Further, the effect control CPU 120 may control the actuator 172A to perform an effect operation in which the turning mechanism 173A reciprocates a plurality of times between the origin position in FIG. 33A and the position in FIG. Good. The effect control CPU 120 may perform a plurality of effect operations by changing the number of times and the speed of rotating the rotation mechanism 173A. For example, the effect control CPU 120 may selectively execute a strong operation for quickly rotating the rotation mechanism 173A multiple times and a weak operation for slowly rotating the rotation mechanism 173A once.

  Here, an origin return method for returning the rotation mechanism 173A using the actuator 172A and the origin sensor 171A to the origin position will be described. The origin position of the rotation mechanism 173A is a position where the rotation mechanism 173A is rotated counterclockwise in FIG. 33 and the origin sensor 171A is first turned on. For example, when the origin sensor 171A is in the on state before the origin return, the effect control CPU 120 rotates the actuator 172A in the clockwise direction in FIG. 33 until the origin sensor 171A is in the off state, and then turns the actuator 172A in the opposite direction. When the origin sensor 171A is turned on by rotating clockwise, the rotation mechanism 173A is returned to the origin position by stopping the actuator 172A. When the origin sensor 171A is in the off state before the origin return, the effect control CPU 120 rotates the actuator 172A counterclockwise to stop the actuator 172A when the origin sensor 171A is in the on state. The rotation mechanism 173A is returned to the origin position. In the modified example 7, even if the rotation mechanism 173A rotates further counterclockwise from the origin position before returning to the origin, the rotation is mechanically locked and the origin sensor 171A is turned on. Shall be maintained.

  Next, the sliding operation of the movable member 173 by the slide mechanism 173C will be described. The slide mechanism 173C is slid in the lateral direction by the actuator 172C. The position shown in FIG. 33B is the origin position of the slide mechanism 173C slid by the actuator 172C. That is, the actuator 172C can slide in the lateral direction when the actuator 172A rotates clockwise and is in the position (b). The origin position (b) of the slide mechanism 173C is detected by the origin sensor 171C. The origin sensor 171C may detect the position of the slide mechanism 173C in the lateral direction by detecting, for example, a detection plate provided in the slide mechanism 173C.

  The movable member 173 in the position shown in FIG. 33 (a) is moved in the horizontal direction to the position shown in FIG. 33 (c1) or (c2) shown by the broken line by the slide mechanism 173C slid by the actuator 172C. Moved. The slide mechanism 173C slid to the position shown in FIG. 33 (c1) or (c2) is locked so as not to slide any more, for example, by a mechanical locking member (not shown). The position shown in FIG. 33 (c1) is the position on the left side of the effect display device 5 shown in FIG. 31 (C1). 33 (c2) is a position on the right side of the effect display device 5 shown in FIG. 31 (C2).

  The actuator 172C slides the slide mechanism 173C between the position shown in FIG. 33B and the position shown in FIG. 33C1 or C2. For example, the effect control CPU 120 controls the actuator 172C so as to perform an effect operation in which the slide mechanism 173C is simply reciprocated from the position (b) in FIG. 33 to the position (c1) or (c2) in FIG. Can do. Further, the effect control CPU 120 controls the actuator 172C so as to perform an effect operation in which the slide mechanism 173C is reciprocated a plurality of times between the position shown in FIG. 33B and the position shown in FIG. 33C1 or FIG. May be. The production control CPU 120 may perform a plurality of production operations by changing the number and speed of sliding the slide mechanism 173C. For example, the effect control CPU 120 may selectively execute a strong operation of quickly sliding the slide mechanism 173C a plurality of times and a weak operation of slowly sliding the slide mechanism 173C once.

  Here, an origin return method for returning the slide mechanism 173C using the actuator 172C and the origin sensor 171C to the origin position will be described. It is assumed that the origin position of the slide mechanism 173C is a position at which the origin sensor 171C is first turned on by the slide mechanism 173C sliding to the right in FIG. For example, when the origin sensor 171C is on before returning to the origin, the effect control CPU 120 slides the actuator 172C to the left in FIG. 33 until the origin sensor 171C is turned off, and then moves the actuator 172C to the right. When the origin sensor 171C is turned on, the actuator 172C is stopped to return the slide mechanism 173C to the origin position. When the origin sensor 171C is in the off state before the origin return, the effect control CPU 120 slides the actuator 172C to the right and stops the actuator 172C when the origin sensor 171C is in the on state. The mechanism 173C is returned to the origin position. However, if the slide mechanism 173C is on the right side of the origin sensor 171C before the origin return, the origin sensor 171C is not turned on even if the actuator 172C is slid rightward. If the origin sensor 171C is not turned on within a predetermined time, the actuator 172C is slid to the left to confirm that the origin sensor 171C is turned on, and then the origin sensor 171C is turned on before the origin return described above. The slide mechanism 173C may be returned to the origin position by an operation when the state is in the state.

  Note that the rotation mechanism 173A may be disposed on the back side of the effect display device 5 and move and move the movable member 173 with a magnet or the like from the back side of the effect display device 5. By disposing the rotation mechanism 173A on the back side of the effect display device 5, it is possible to prevent the display screen of the effect display device 5 from being obstructed by the rotation mechanism 173A. Note that the opening / closing mechanism 173B described in FIG. 34 and the lifting mechanism 173D described in FIG. 35 are also arranged on the back side of the effect display device 5 in the same manner as the rotation mechanism 173A, and the movable member 173 or the movable member 175 is made of a magnet or the like. You may make it hold | maintain and move. This is the end of the detailed description of the actuator 172A and the actuator 172C that operate the movable member 173 using FIG.

  Next, details of the actuator 172B that operates the movable member 173 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of an actuator 172B that operates the movable member 173 in the seventh modification. In FIG. 34, the movable member 173 has a movable mechanism of an opening / closing mechanism 173B. The opening / closing mechanism 173B is opened / closed by an actuator 172B. 34A shows that the opening / closing mechanism 173B is in the closed state, and FIG. 34B shows that the opening / closing mechanism 173B is in the open state. The opening / closing mechanism 173B has three split pieces: a split piece 173B1, a split piece 173B2, and a split piece 173B3.

  In the upper diagram of FIG. 34A, the split pieces 173B1, the split pieces 173B2, and the split pieces 173B3 are combined in a closed state to form a predetermined shape. In FIG. 34 (A), the actuator 172B has a rotating circular gear (pinion), and is a chopped flat plate (rack) connected to the split piece 173B1, the split piece 173B2, and the split piece 173B3. Are meshed with the rack 173B11, the rack 173B12, and the rack 173B13. The position in FIG. 34A is the origin position of the opening / closing mechanism 173B that is opened and closed by the actuator 172B. The origin position of the opening / closing mechanism 173B is detected by the origin sensor 171B. The origin sensor 171B can detect that the opening / closing mechanism 173B to be opened / closed is the origin position in the closed state by detecting a part of the rack 173B11.

  34A, when the actuator 172B is driven and the pinion rotates counterclockwise in the figure, the rack 173B11, the rack 173B12, and the rack 173B13 meshing with the pinion linearly in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure. Moving. The rack 173B11, the rack 173B12, and the rack 173B13 move linearly in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, so that the opening / closing mechanism 173B is in the open state shown in FIG.

  The lower part of FIG. 34B shows a state where the rack 173B11, the rack 173B12, and the rack 173B13 have moved in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. At this time, the split pieces 173B1, split pieces 173B2, and split pieces 173B3 respectively connected to the rack 173B11, the rack 173B12, and the rack 173B13 are separated from each other as shown in the upper diagram of FIG. Become. As shown in FIG. 32C, it is assumed that the center portion of the display screen of the effect display device 5 becomes visible by opening the split pieces 173B1, the split pieces 173B2, and the split pieces 173B3. When the opening / closing mechanism 173B is in the open state, the origin sensor 171B is in the off state.

  Here, an origin return method for returning the opening / closing mechanism 173B using the actuator 172B and the origin sensor 171B to the origin position will be described. The origin position of the opening / closing mechanism 173B is a position where the origin sensor 171B is first turned on when the rack 173B11 of the opening / closing mechanism 173B rotates in the upward direction of FIG. 34 (B). For example, when the origin sensor 171B is on before returning to the origin, the effect control CPU 120 drives the actuator 172B until the origin sensor 171B is turned off to rotate the pinion clockwise in FIG. 34 (A). Next, the actuator 172B is driven to rotate the pinion counterclockwise, and when the origin sensor 171B is turned on, the actuator 172B is stopped to return the opening / closing mechanism 173B to the origin position. When the origin sensor 171B is in the off state before the origin return, the effect control CPU 120 drives the actuator 172B to rotate the pinion clockwise to turn the origin sensor 171B on. Is stopped to return the opening / closing mechanism 173B to the origin position. In the modified example 7, even when the opening / closing mechanism 173B is in a state of being further closed from the origin position before returning to the origin, the split pieces 173B1, the split pieces 173B2, and the split pieces 173B3 are brought into contact with each other and locked. The origin sensor 171B is assumed to be kept on. This is the end of the detailed description of the actuator 172B that operates the movable member 173 using FIG.

  Next, details of the actuator 172D that operates the movable member 175 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of an actuator 172D that operates the movable member 175 in the seventh modification. In FIG. 35, the movable member 175 has a movable mechanism of an elevating mechanism 173D. The lifting mechanism 173D is lifted and lowered by the actuator 172D. The movable member 175 at the position shown in FIG. 35 (a) is moved in the vertical direction in the drawing to the position shown in FIG. 35 (b) shown by a broken line by the elevating mechanism 173D moved up and down by the actuator 172D. The raising / lowering mechanism 173D lowered to the position shown in FIG. 35B is locked so as not to be lowered further by a mechanical locking member or the like (not shown), for example. The position shown in FIG. 35B is the center position of the display screen of the effect display device 5 shown in FIG.

  The actuator 172D raises and lowers the lifting mechanism 173D between the position shown in FIG. 35A and the position shown in FIG. For example, the effect control CPU 120 can control the actuator 172D to perform an effect operation in which the elevating mechanism 173D is simply reciprocated between the position illustrated in FIG. 35A and the position illustrated in FIG. Further, the effect control CPU 120 may control the actuator 172D so as to perform an effect operation in which the elevating mechanism 173D is reciprocated a plurality of times between the position illustrated in FIG. 35A and the position illustrated in FIG. The production control CPU 120 may perform a plurality of production operations by changing the number of times and the speed at which the elevation mechanism 173D is raised and lowered. For example, the effect control CPU 120 may selectively execute a strong operation of moving the lifting mechanism 173D up and down a plurality of times quickly and a weak operation of moving the lifting mechanism 173D up and down slowly once.

  Here, an origin return method for returning the lifting mechanism 173D using the actuator 172D and the origin sensor 171D to the origin position will be described. The origin position of the elevating mechanism 173D is assumed to be a position where the elevating mechanism 173D is moved upward in FIG. 35 and the origin sensor 171D is first turned on. For example, when the origin sensor 171D is on before returning to the origin, the effect control CPU 120 lowers the actuator 172D in the downward direction in FIG. 35 until the origin sensor 171D is turned off, and then raises the actuator 172D. When the origin sensor 171D is turned on by moving the actuator 172D in the direction, the lifting mechanism 173D is returned to the origin position by stopping the actuator 172D. When the origin sensor 171D is in the off state before the origin return, the effect control CPU 120 raises and lowers the actuator 172D by moving the actuator 172D upward and stopping the actuator 172D when the origin sensor 171D is in the on state. The mechanism 173D is returned to the origin position. In the modified example 7, even if the lifting mechanism 173D is further raised from the origin position before returning to the origin, the rise is mechanically locked and the origin sensor 171D is maintained in the ON state. This is the end of the detailed description of the actuator 172D that operates the movable member 175, using FIG.

  Next, details of the initial operation A to the initial operation D described with reference to FIG. 29 will be described with reference to FIGS. Initial operation A to initial operation D are short initial operations of the movable member 173 and the movable member 175 using the actuator 172A, the actuator 172B, the actuator 172C, and the actuator 172D. The initial (initial) operation includes a long initial operation in which the movable member 173 and the like are operated in the same manner as a normal effect operation, and a short initial operation in which the movable member 173 and the like are operated by omitting a part of the normal effect operation. . By performing the short initial operation, it is possible to check the operation of the movable member 173 and the like in a shorter time than when performing the long initial operation. In the modified example 7, when the short initial operation is performed as the initial operation, the initial operation is performed in the modes of the initial operation A to the initial operation D according to the mode of the origin return operation of the actuator.

  In FIGS. 36 to 39, arrows when the movable mechanisms move from the origin position to the operating end are indicated by solid lines. Further, an arrow when each movable mechanism moves until the origin sensor that detects each movable mechanism changes from the on state to the off state, and an arrow when the origin sensor moves from the off state to the on state. Is represented by a broken line. The operation in which each movable mechanism moves until the origin sensor that detects each movable mechanism moves from the on state to the off state and then moves until the origin sensor turns on again is referred to as a short initial operation. By performing the short initial operation, the moving distance of the movable mechanism is shortened, and the operation confirmation time can be shortened. Furthermore, the arrow of the origin return operation when each movable mechanism moves by the origin return operation is indicated by a dotted line. Further, in accordance with the initial operation A to the initial operation D of the movable member 173 and the movable member 175 described in FIGS. 36 to 39, a predetermined sound effect is output from the speaker 8 or the effect LED 9 is turned on. Also good.

  First, the operation of the initial operation A of the movable member using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation of the initial operation A of the movable member using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D in Modification 7. The initial operation A is an initial operation that is executed when the operation mode of the origin return operation is a mode in which the rotation mechanism 173A and the opening / closing mechanism 173B do not perform the origin return operation. If the origin sensor 171A for detecting the origin of the rotation mechanism 173A is on and the origin sensor 171B for detecting the origin of the opening / closing mechanism 173B is on before executing the initial operation, the rotation mechanism 173A and the opening / closing mechanism 173B do not need to perform an origin return operation. However, the rotation mechanism 173A and the opening / closing mechanism 173B may not be accurately at the origin position even if the origin sensor 171A and the origin sensor 171B are in the on state. Therefore, in the initial operation A, even if the origin sensor 171A and the origin sensor 171B are in the on state, the rotation mechanism 173A and the opening / closing mechanism 173B are moved to the correct origin position by performing a predetermined initial operation. Can do. 36 to 39, the origin sensor 171D for detecting the origin of the elevating mechanism 173D is turned on before the initial operation is performed, and the movable member 175 performs the initial operation by the short initial operation. .

  36 (1) and (2) shown in FIG. 36, the movable member 175 performs a short initial operation as shown by a broken line in the drawing by an elevating mechanism 173D operated by an actuator 172D. In FIG. 36 (3), the movable member 173 is rotated from the origin position to the center of the display screen of the effect display device 5 as the rotation end by the rotation mechanism 173A operated by the actuator 172A, as shown by the solid line in the drawing. Moved. In order to open / close the opening / closing mechanism 173B, it is necessary to move the rotation mechanism 173A to the rotation end, and therefore the rotation mechanism 173A does not perform the short initial operation and rotates to the rotation end. 36 (4) and (5) shown in FIG. 36, the movable member 173 performs a short initial operation as shown by the broken line by the opening / closing mechanism 173B operated by the actuator 172B. 36 (6), the movable member 173 is rotated from the rotation end to the origin position by the rotation mechanism 173A, and the initial operation A is completed. The description of the operation of the initial operation A of the movable member using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D using FIG.

  Next, the operation of the initial operation B of the movable member using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 37 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation of the initial operation B of the movable member using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D in Modification 7. The initial operation B is an initial operation executed when the operation mode of the origin return operation is a mode in which the rotation mechanism 173A does not perform the origin return operation and the opening / closing mechanism 173B performs the origin return operation. If the origin sensor 171A for detecting the origin of the rotation mechanism 173A is on before executing the initial operation, the rotation mechanism 173A does not need to perform the origin return operation. On the other hand, when the origin sensor 171B that detects the origin of the opening / closing mechanism 173B is in the OFF state, the opening / closing mechanism 173B needs to perform an origin return operation. The rotation mechanism 173A may not be accurately at the origin position even if the origin sensor 171A is on. Therefore, in the initial operation B, even if the origin sensor 171A is in the ON state, the rotation mechanism 173A can be moved to an accurate origin position by performing a predetermined initial operation. In addition, since the opening / closing mechanism 173B that performs the origin return operation can be moved to the correct origin position by the origin return operation, it is possible to omit the execution of the initial operation and to check the operation of the opening / closing mechanism 173B.

  In FIG. 37 (1), the movable member 173 performs an origin return operation as shown by a dotted line in the drawing by an opening / closing mechanism 173B operated by an actuator 172B. In FIGS. 37 (2) and (3), the movable member 175 performs a short initial operation as shown by a broken line in the drawing by an elevating mechanism 173D operated by an actuator 172D. In FIGS. 37 (4) and (5), the movable member 173 performs a short initial operation as shown by a broken line in the drawing by the rotation mechanism 173A operated by the actuator 172A. In the initial operation B, since the opening / closing mechanism 173B does not perform the opening operation, it is not necessary to move the rotation mechanism 173A to the rotation end. Therefore, the time for checking the operation of the rotation mechanism 173A can be shortened by the short initial operation. The description of the operation of the initial operation B of the movable member using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D using FIG.

  Next, the operation of the initial operation C of the movable member using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation of the initial operation C of the movable member using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D in Modification 7. The initial operation C is an initial operation that is executed when the operation mode of the home return operation is a mode in which the rotation mechanism 173A performs the home return operation and the opening / closing mechanism 173B does not perform the home return operation. If the origin sensor 171A that detects the origin of the rotation mechanism 173A is in the OFF state before the initial operation is performed, the rotation mechanism 173A needs to perform an origin return operation. On the other hand, when the origin sensor 171B that detects the origin of the opening / closing mechanism 173B is in the ON state, the opening / closing mechanism 173B does not need to perform the origin return operation. The opening / closing mechanism 173B may not be accurately at the origin position even if the origin sensor 171B is in the on state. Therefore, in the initial operation C, even when the origin sensor 171B is in the ON state, the opening / closing mechanism 173B can be moved to an accurate origin position by performing a predetermined initial operation. The rotation mechanism 173A that performs the origin return operation can move to the correct origin position by the origin return operation, but performs an initial operation that rotates from the origin position to the rotation end in order to perform the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing mechanism 173B.

  In FIG. 38 (1), the movable member 173 performs an origin return operation as shown by a dotted line in the drawing by a rotating mechanism 173A operated by an actuator 172A. 38 (2) and (3) shown in FIG. 38, the movable member 175 performs a short initial operation as shown by a broken line in the drawing by an elevating mechanism 173D operated by an actuator 172D. In FIG. 38 (4), the movable member 173 is rotated from the origin position to the center of the display screen of the effect display device 5 as the rotation end by the rotation mechanism 173A operated by the actuator 172A as shown by the solid line in the drawing. Moved. In order to open / close the opening / closing mechanism 173B, it is necessary to move the rotation mechanism 173A to the rotation end. Therefore, the rotation mechanism 173A rotates to the rotation end even when the origin is returned. In FIGS. 38 (5) and (6), the movable member 173 performs a short initial operation as shown by the broken line by the opening / closing mechanism 173B operated by the actuator 172B. 38 (7), the movable member 173 is rotated from the rotation end to the origin position by the rotation mechanism 173A, and the initial operation C is completed. The description of the operation of the initial operation C of the movable member using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D using FIG.

  Next, the operation of the initial operation D of the movable member using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 39 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation of the initial operation D of the movable member using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D in Modification 7. The initial operation D is an initial operation that is executed when the operation mode of the home position return operation is a mode in which the rotation mechanism 173A and the opening / closing mechanism 173B perform the home position return operation. If the origin sensor 171A for detecting the origin of the rotation mechanism 173A and the origin sensor 171B for detecting the origin of the opening / closing mechanism 173B are in the OFF state before the initial operation is performed, the rotation mechanism 173A performs the origin return operation. Need to do. Therefore, in the initial operation D, the rotation mechanism 173A and the opening / closing mechanism 173B are returned to the origin, and the initial operations of the rotation mechanism 173A and the opening / closing mechanism 173B are omitted.

  In FIG. 39 (1), the movable member 173 performs an origin return operation as shown by the dotted line in the drawing by the opening / closing mechanism 173B operated by the actuator 172B. In FIG. 39 (2), the movable member 173 performs the return to origin operation as shown by the dotted line in the drawing by the rotating mechanism 173A operated by the actuator 172A. 39 (3) and (4) in FIG. 39, the movable member 175 performs a short initial operation as shown by a broken line in the drawing by an elevating mechanism 173D operated by an actuator 172D. The description of the operation of the initial operation D of the movable member using the actuator A, the actuator B, and the actuator D using FIG.

  As described above, the modified example 7 has been described, but the device configuration, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart of the pachinko gaming machine 1, various types of effect operations including the effect image display operation in the display area of the effect display device 5, Changes and modifications can be arbitrarily made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  For example, the gaming machine is a movable object that operates (for example, a rotation mechanism 173A, an opening / closing mechanism 173B, or a slide mechanism 173C of the movable member 173 whose operation is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 shown in FIG. A return operation for returning the lifting mechanism 173D of the movable member 175 to the origin position (for example, an operation for returning to the origin position where the operation is controlled by the effect control CPU 120 shown in FIGS. 36 to 39 (origin return operation)) ) And a mode of return operation (for example, a mode in which the rotation mechanism 173A does not perform the home position return operation in FIG. 36 or FIG. 37 and a mode in which the rotation mechanism 173A performs the home position return operation in FIG. 38 or FIG. The mode in which the opening / closing mechanism 173B does not perform the origin return operation in FIG. 36 or 38 and the opening / closing mechanism 17 in FIG. 37 or FIG. In a mode according to a mode in which B performs an origin return operation (for example, in FIGS. 36 to 39, in a mode in which an initial operation is not performed when the rotation mechanism 173A or the opening / closing mechanism 173B performs the origin return operation, or The turning-in mechanism 173A or the opening / closing mechanism 173B performs an initial operation when the return-to-origin operation is not performed, etc.) (for example, a short initial operation illustrated in FIGS. 36 to 39) An example of a gaming machine capable of executing a suitable initial operation by performing an initial operation (a long initial operation may be performed in the same manner) (including a mode in which the initial operation is not performed as illustrated in FIG. 39, for example) is included. However, the gaming machine is not limited to this.

  In the modified example 7, the running-in operation (short initial operation) of the movable object is performed in a mode corresponding to the mode of the return operation. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a mode corresponding to the mode of the return operation is possible. An initial operation (long initial operation) of the animal may be performed. For example, the break-in operation (short initial operation) is always a constant operation, and an initial operation (long initial operation) of a different mode may be performed according to the mode of the return operation (origin return operation).

In the modified example 7, when performing an origin return operation for returning the movable member to the origin position, the initial operation is not performed (the following pattern A), and when the origin return operation is not performed, the short initial is performed (the following is described). The pattern F) is exemplified, but the pattern of the combination of the return-to-origin operation mode and the initial operation mode of the movable member in the initial operation may be the following patterns A to H. Pattern A Home return operation + No initial operation Pattern B Home return operation + Short initial operation Pattern C Home return operation + Short initial operation + Long initial operation Pattern D Home return operation + Long initial operation Pattern E No home return operation + No initial operation Pattern F No homing operation + short initial operation Pattern G No homing operation + short initial operation + long initial operation Pattern H No homing operation + long initial operation

  In addition, as shown in the pattern A and the pattern E, the operation mode of the initial operation may include one that does not perform the initial operation. In the above pattern, the origin return operation, the short initial operation, and the long initial operation have been described separately, but for example, the origin return operation includes a short initial operation. Also good. That is, the operation mode of the long initial operation may be executed according to the operation mode of the origin return operation including the short initial.

  The patterns A to H may be used in the initial operation when the power is turned on and the initial operation during the demonstration. For example, different patterns may be used for the initial operation when the power is turned on and the initial operation during the demonstration. Further, the same pattern may be used in the initial operation when the power is turned on and the initial operation during the demonstration. In addition, the pattern used in the initial operation at power-on and the initial operation during the demonstration may be a predetermined pattern, or one pattern is selected from a plurality of patterns according to a predetermined condition. It may be a thing.

  Further, in the modified example 7, the case where the short initial operation performs one operation is illustrated, but the short initial operation may be performed by selecting an operation mode from a plurality of operation modes. For example, a predetermined operation mode may be selected from a plurality of operation modes according to the mode of the origin return operation. The predetermined operation mode of the short initial is different in the production mode such as the moving distance of the movable member, the movement speed, the number of movements, the operation time, the sound effect output from the speaker 8, and the lighting pattern of the LED 9 for production. There may be. Similarly, in the modified example 7, the case where the long initial operation performs one operation is illustrated, but the long initial operation may be performed by selecting an operation mode from a plurality of operation modes. For example, a predetermined operation mode may be selected from a plurality of operation modes according to the mode of the origin return operation or the mode of the short initial operation. Furthermore, in the initial operation pattern executed by combining the short initial operation and the long initial operation, the short initial operation and the long initial operation are performed by selecting a combination of operation modes from a plurality of operation mode combinations. Also good.

  Further, in the modified example 7, the case where the initial operation is performed at the time of power-on and during the demonstration is illustrated, but the initial operation may be performed at other timing. For example, the initial operation may be a timing when the gaming machine satisfies a predetermined condition. The timing that satisfies the predetermined condition is, for example, a timing that is not limited to during the demonstration, and may be when a predetermined time has elapsed after the suspension of fluctuation. The predetermined time after the fluctuation stop may be, for example, one hour after the fluctuation stop. Further, the predetermined time after the fluctuation stop may be immediately after the fluctuation stop. Moreover, the timing which satisfy | fills a predetermined condition may be after a fluctuation | variation start. The timing that satisfies the predetermined condition may be, for example, a timing immediately after the start of fluctuation. Moreover, it may be just before the super reach production etc. is performed after the fluctuation start. The initial operation may be executed at an arbitrary timing when a player or hall clerk performs a predetermined operation.

  In addition, when the movable member is at the origin position before the return operation (for example, when the origin sensor 171A shown in FIG. 33 or the origin sensor 171B shown in FIG. 34 is on), the initial operation of the movable member is performed. (For example, as shown in FIG. 36, the rotation mechanism 173A performs the initial operation in the operations (3) and (6) and the opening / closing mechanism 173B performs the operations in (4) and (5)). In addition, according to such a gaming machine, the case where the operation can be confirmed in the initial operation even with the movable member at the origin position from the beginning is exemplified, but the gaming machine is not limited to this.

  In addition, the movable member that has performed the returning operation does not perform the initial operation (for example, a rotating mechanism 173A that performs the operation (2) shown in FIG. 39 and an opening / closing mechanism 173B that performs the operation (1)). In such a gaming machine, a case where a suitable initial action can be executed by suppressing the time required for the action check is illustrated. It is not limited to.

  Further, an initial operation (for example, (4) and (4) of the rotation mechanism 173A in FIG. 38) of the movable member that has performed the return operation (for example, the rotation mechanism 173A that has performed the return operation (1) in FIG. 38). The operation (7) etc.) may be performed in accordance with the initial operation of other movable members (for example, the operations (5) and (6) of the opening / closing mechanism 173B shown in FIG. 38). According to such a gaming machine, the case where a suitable initial operation according to the situation can be executed is illustrated, but the gaming machine is not limited to this.

  The return operation is performed at a timing other than when the power is turned on (for example, the timing shown in FIG. 29, which is executed by the effect control CPU 120, the initial operation execution process during the demonstration in step S1014, etc.). However, according to such a gaming machine, the case where the chance of confirming the defect of the movable member is increased and the malfunction of the rendering operation can be suppressed is illustrated, but the gaming machine is not limited to this.

  Moreover, in embodiment mentioned above, when the 1st effect and the 2nd effect which operates a movable object can be performed and the execution ratio of the 2nd effect in a predetermined period is high, execution of a 2nd effect is performed. While limiting, it is good also as performing a 1st effect at a higher rate than when an execution rate is low. Specifically, a description will be given using Modification 8 below.

  In the modified example 8, as the notice effect during the change, the movable object notice effect (movable object notice A, movable object notice B, movable object notice C) for moving the movable member 321 and the non-movable object notice that does not move the movable member 321 are provided. Production (cut-in notice, group notice) is provided. The movable body notice A is a notice effect that moves the movable portion 302 having the movable member 321 from the tilt position to the standing position at a low speed, and the movable body notice B is the standing position of the movable portion 302 having the movable member 321 from the standing position. This is a notice effect that moves faster than the movable object notice A. The movable body notice C moves the movable part 302 having the movable member 321 from the tilt position to the standing position at a higher speed than the movable body notice B, and then moves the movable member 321 from the first position to the second position. Production. The cut-in notice is a notice effect that is displayed on the effect display device 5 by inserting a predetermined display (cut-in). The group notice is a notice effect for displaying characters in a group on the effect display device 5. The movable body notice C is an effect performed over 3 seconds when the super reach enters, while the notice effects other than the movable body notice C are executed for 1 second after the start of the change. .

  Note that the movable body advance notice C is always performed at the time of super reach entry, and the notice effect other than the movable body advance notice C is executed at a predetermined rate regardless of whether or not the super reach change occurs. The movable body notice effect can be executed up to two times in one variation.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing a notice effect setting process in Modification 8. The notice effect setting process is a process executed in order to set a notice effect that is changing, and is a process executed in the effect symbol change start process shown in step S74. In the notice effect setting process, the effect control CPU 120 first performs an operation count measurement process for measuring the number of operations of the movable member 321 in the latest 10 changes (step S3901). Specifically, the operation count measurement process is performed using the operation count storage area formed in the RAM 122.

  FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram showing a specific example of the operation count storage area in the modification 8. As shown in FIG. 41, the operation count storage area is composed of ten storage areas (storage area 1 to storage area 10), and each storage area can store the number of operations of the movable member 321 for each variation. Specifically, the storage area 1 stores the number of operations of the movable member 321 in the previous change, and the storage area 2 stores the number of operations of the movable member 321 in the previous change. Similarly, in the storage area 3 to the storage area 10, the number of operations of the movable member 321 in the variation 3 to 10 times before is stored. Note that, in the modification 8, the movable body notice effect can be executed up to two times in one change, so the value of the number of operations in each storage area is any one of “0” to “2”. .

  The number of operations stored in each storage area is updated at the start of fluctuation. Specifically, at the start of fluctuation, the number of operations in the storage area is shifted (the number of operations in the storage area 10 is cleared (“0” is stored), and the number of operations in the storage areas 1 to 9 is The number of movements of the storage area 2 to the storage area 10 is stored again (see step S3905 described later), and the number of executions of the movable body notice effect in the new change is stored as the number of movements of the storage area 1 (step S3908 described later). Thus, the update is completed.

  In step S3901, specifically, the total number of operations in the operation count storage area is measured. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 55, “1” is stored as the number of operations in the storage area 1, the storage area 3, and the storage area 9, and “2” is stored in the storage area 7. The result of processing is “5”. In that case, the number of operations of the movable member 321 in the last 10 fluctuations is five.

  After step S3901, the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the processing result of the operation count measurement process is “5” or more (whether or not the operation count of the movable member 321 in the last 10 fluctuations is 5 or more). ) Is determined (step S3902), and if it is less than “5”, the normal notice effect execution lottery table is selected (step S3903). If it is “5” or more, the limited time notice effect execution lottery table is selected (step S3904). The normal notice effect execution lottery table and the restriction notice effect execution lottery table are the notice effect execution lottery tables used in the notice effect execution lottery process (see step S3906) for determining whether or not the notice effect is executed. Each notice effect execution lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing a notice effect execution lottery table in the modified example 8. The notice effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 42 is assigned a determination value corresponding to the presence or absence of the notice effect and the type of the notice effect when it is executed according to the variation pattern. In the example shown in FIG. In order to simplify the explanation, the ratio of the assigned judgment value is shown. The effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for the notice effect execution lottery, and determines the determination item to which a determination value that matches the extracted random number is assigned.

  Note that the types of notice effects set in the notice effect setting process include a movable object notice effect (movable object notice A, movable object notice B) for operating the movable member 321 and a non-movable object notice that does not move the movable member 321. There is directing (cut-in notice, group notice).

  For example, in the normal notice effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 42A, when a variation pattern indicating non-reach deviation is received, no notice effect is executed at a rate of 90% (non-execution). It is determined that the movable body notice A is executed at a rate of% and the cut-in notice is executed at a rate of 3%.

  In addition, when a variation pattern indicating a deviation from normal reach is received, the fact that no notice effect is performed at a rate of 70% (non-execution) is that the movable object notice A is executed at a rate of 12%. It is determined that the movable body notice B is executed at a rate, the cut-in notice is executed at a rate of 7%, and the group notice is executed at a rate of 3%.

  In addition, when a variation pattern indicating super-reach deviation is received, the fact that no notice effect is executed at a rate of 40% (non-execution) means that the movable object notice A is executed at a rate of 20%. It is determined that the movable body notice B is executed at the rate of 10%, the cut-in notice is executed at the rate of 10%, and the group notice is executed at the rate of 10%.

  In addition, when a fluctuation pattern indicating a normal reach jackpot is received, it is 10% that no notice effect is executed at a rate of 60% (non-execution), but the movable object notice A is executed at a rate of 15%. It is determined that the movable body notice B is executed at a rate, the cut-in notice is executed at a rate of 10%, and the group notice is executed at a rate of 5%.

  In addition, when a variation pattern indicating a super reach jackpot is received, the fact that no notice effect is executed at a rate of 20% (non-execution) means that the movable object notice A is executed at a rate of 20%. It is determined that the movable body notice B is executed at the rate of 10%, the cut-in notice is executed at the rate of 10%, and the group notice is executed at the rate of 20%.

  As described above, when the execution ratios of the movable body notice A and the movable body notice B are compared, the movable body notice A is more likely to occur when the reach (non-reach, normal reach) is low in reliability for the big hit. In the case of a reach with a high degree of reliability (super reach), the movable body notice B is more likely to occur. That is, the reliability for the big hit is such that the movable body notice B is higher than the movable body notice A.

  Also, comparing the execution ratio of cut-in notice and group notice, cut-in notice is more likely to occur when reach is low (non-reach, normal reach) with high reliability for jackpots, and reach with high reliability for jackpots. In the case of (Super Reach), the group notice is more likely to occur. That is, the reliability for the big hit is higher in the group notice than in the cut-in notice.

  Further, for example, in the limited-time notice effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 42B, when a variation pattern indicating non-reach deviation is received, no notice effect is executed at a rate of 90% (non-execution). However, it is determined that the cut-in notice is executed at a rate of 10%.

  In addition, when a variation pattern indicating a deviation from normal reach is received, no notice effect is executed at a rate of 70% (non-execution), but a cut-in notice is executed at a rate of 25%. It is decided to execute the group notice in each.

  In addition, when a variation pattern indicating a super-reach deviation is received, the fact that no notice effect is executed at a rate of 40% (non-execution) is that a cut-in notice is executed at a rate of 40%. It is decided to execute the group notice in proportion.

  In addition, when a fluctuation pattern indicating a normal reach jackpot is received, no notice effect is executed at a rate of 60% (non-execution), but a cut-in notice is executed at a rate of 30%. It is decided to execute the group notice in each.

  In addition, when a fluctuation pattern indicating a super reach jackpot is received, the fact that no notice effect is executed at a rate of 20% (non-execution) is that a cut-in notice is executed at a rate of 35%. It is decided to execute the group notice in proportion.

  Thus, in the notice effect execution lottery process using the restriction notice effect execution lottery table, the movable object notice A and the movable object notice B are not selected. That is, when the number of movements of the movable member 321 during the last 10 fluctuations is 5 or more, execution of the movable body advance notice A and the movable body advance notice B is limited.

  Further, in this way, in the notice effect execution lottery process using the limited notice effect execution lottery table, the non-movable object notice effect is executed at a higher rate than when the normal notice effect execution lottery table is used. Will be. That is, when the number of movements of the movable member 321 during the last 10 fluctuations is 5 or more, the execution ratio of the non-movable body notice effect is increased.

  In addition, in this way, when a variation pattern indicating non-reach deviation is received, when the limited-time notice effect execution lottery table is used, the movable body notice is compared to when the normal notice effect execution lottery table is used. On the other hand, the limit degree of the movable body notice A is larger than B (specifically, the execution ratio of the movable body notice A has decreased by 7 points, while the execution ratio of the movable body notice B has not changed). The cut-in notice execution rate is higher than the group notice execution rate.

  In addition, when a variation pattern indicating a loss of normal reach is received, when the limited notice advancement effect execution lottery table is used, the movable object notice B is more movable than when the normal notice effect execution lottery table is used. On the other hand, the restriction degree of the notice A is large (specifically, while the execution ratio of the movable body notice A is reduced by 12 points, the execution ratio of the movable object notice B is reduced by 8 points), on the other hand, the group notice The execution rate of the cut-in notice is higher than the execution rate of.

  In addition, when a fluctuation pattern indicating a normal reach jackpot is received, when the limited-time notice effect execution lottery table is used, the movable object notice B is more movable than when the normal notice effect execution lottery table is used. On the other hand, the restriction degree of the notice A is large (specifically, while the execution ratio of the movable body notice A is reduced by 15 points, the execution ratio of the movable object notice B is reduced by 10 points), on the other hand, the group notice The execution rate of the cut-in notice is higher than the execution rate of.

  In addition, when a variation pattern indicating a super reach jackpot is received, when the limited-time notice effect execution lottery table is used, the movable object notice than the movable object notice A is used more than when the normal notice effect execution lottery table is used. On the other hand, the degree of restriction of B is large (specifically, while the execution ratio of the movable body notice A is reduced by 20 points, the execution ratio of the movable body notice B is reduced by 30 points), on the other hand, the cut-in notice The execution rate of the group notice is higher than the execution rate of.

  As described above, in the modified example 8, the execution ratios of the plurality of non-movable body notice effects are different depending on the degree of restriction of the movable object notice effect (which movable object notice effect is restricted). Thereby, the production according to the situation can be executed. Specifically, when the movable body notice A is restricted, it is easy to execute the cut-in notice (that is, when the movable body notice effect with low reliability with respect to the big hit is restricted, the non-movable body with low reliability with respect to the big hit. On the other hand, when the movable body notice B is restricted, the group notice is easily executed (that is, when the movable body notice effect with high reliability for the big hit is restricted, the reliability for the big hit is increased). The execution ratio of the highly non-movable object notice effect is increased). Therefore, it is possible to compensate for the decrease in the execution frequency of the notice effect based on the restriction on the execution of the movable object notice effect by executing the non-movable object notice effect having the same reliability as the restricted movable object notice effect. A decrease can be prevented.

  In the modified example 8, the presence / absence of execution of each notice effect is determined collectively. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a lottery for determining whether or not to execute a movable body notice effect (a lottery that allows only one of movable object notice A and movable object notice B to be executed) and whether or not to execute a non-movable object notice effect are determined. It is good also as each performing the lottery (lottery which can perform only any one among a cut-in notice and a group notice) to perform. Further, whether or not the movable body notice A is executed, whether or not the movable body notice B is executed, whether or not the cut-in notice is executed, and whether or not the group notice is executed may be determined by independent lottery. . In addition, when it is determined to execute a plurality of notice effects, they may be executed simultaneously or may be executed at different timings.

  In the modified example 8, in the notice effect execution lottery process using the restriction notice effect execution lottery table, the execution rate of the movable object notice A and the movable object notice B is set to 0%. It is good also as reducing only the execution ratio of production. For example, the execution ratio of the movable body notice A may be 0%, and the execution ratio of the movable body notice B may be the same ratio as the notice effect execution lottery process using the normal notice effect execution lottery table. In addition, the execution ratio of the movable body notice effect whose execution is limited is not limited to 0%, and may be any lower than the execution ratio at the time of non-limitation.

  The specific execution ratio is not limited to that shown in FIG. For example, conversely to what is shown in FIG. 42, when the execution of the movable body notice A is restricted, the execution rate of the group notice is increased, and when the execution of the movable body notice B is restricted, the cut-in is performed. It is good also as raising the execution rate of a notice.

  After steps S3903 and S3904, the effect control CPU 120 shifts the stored contents of the operation count storage area (step S3905). Specifically, the number of operations in the storage area 10 is cleared (“0” is stored), and the number of operations stored in the storage area 9 is shifted to the storage area 10 and stored in the storage area 8. The number of operations is shifted to the storage area 9, the number of operations stored in the storage area 7 is shifted to the storage area 8, and the number of operations stored in the storage area 6 is shifted to the storage area 7. The stored operation count is shifted to the storage area 6, the operation count stored in the storage area 4 is shifted to the storage area 5, the operation count stored in the storage area 3 is shifted to the storage area 4, The number of operations stored in the storage area 2 is shifted to the storage area 3, the number of operations stored in the storage area 1 is shifted to the storage area 2, and 0 is stored in the storage area 1. Then, the effect control CPU 120 performs a notice effect execution lottery process for determining whether or not to execute the notice effect (step S3906). Specifically, the notice effect execution lottery process is performed using the notice effect execution lottery table selected in steps S3903 and S3904.

  After step S3906, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the movable body advance notice A or the movable body advance notice B (step S3907). If it is decided not to execute the step, step S3910 is executed. Migrate to If it is decided to execute, the movable body notice effect (movable body notice A or movable body notice B) to be executed is set (step S3908), and 1 is added to the number of operations in the storage area 1 (step S3908). S3909). At this time, since the number of operations in the storage area 1 is 0, 1 is added and “1” is stored.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the starting change is a super reach change (step S3910). If the start change is not a super reach change, the process ends. If it is a super reach fluctuation, 1 is added to the value of the storage area 1 (step S3911). Thereby, the number of operations of the movable member 321 corresponding to the movable body notice C is measured.

  In the modified example 8, the process (steps S3909, S3911) of storing the number of operations in the operation number storage area is executed at the start of the change. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The value in the storage area 1 may be stored at the timing when the member 321 is operated or at the end timing of the fluctuation when the movable member 321 is operated.

  In the modification 8, the maximum number of executions of the movable body notice effect in one change is two times, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if a variation pattern with a pseudo-ream is selected, if the announcement effect can be repeatedly executed for each re-variation, the movable body announcement effect can be executed three times or more in one variation. Become. Specifically, when a variation pattern in which re-variation is performed three times is selected, before the first re-variation, after the first re-variation and before the second re-variation, and 2 If the movable body notice A is executed after the third re-variation and before the third re-change, and the movable body notice C is executed after the third re-variation, four times in one change. The movable body notice effect will be executed. Before the first re-variation, after the first re-variation and before the second re-variation, and after the second re-variation and before the third re-variation, it is not always necessary For example, before the first re-variation, after the first re-variation, and before the second re-variation, the movable body notice A is executed. The movable body notice B may be executed after the second re-variation and before the third re-variation. Further, when a variation pattern with pseudo-continuations is selected, each re-variation may be treated as “one variation”. For example, as described above, a variation pattern in which re-variation is performed three times is selected, before the first re-variation, after the first re-variation and before the second re-variation, and the second re-variation. If the movable body notice A is executed after the change and before the third re-variation, and the movable body notice C is executed after the third re-change, the change is made four times in the third change. It may be handled as if the movable body notice effect was performed.

  As described above, according to the modified example 8, the first effect (in this example, the non-movable body notice effect (cut-in notice, group notice)) and the second effect (in this example) that operates the movable object. , Movable body notice effect (movable object notice A, movable object notice B, movable object notice C)) can be executed (in this example, step 120 based on the process table selected in step S8004 in the effect control CPU 120). When executing the second effect within a predetermined period, the execution of the second effect is restricted and the first effect is executed at a higher rate than when the execution rate is low. (In this example, when the effect control CPU 120 has executed the movable body notice effect five times or more in the latest 10 fluctuations (Y in step S3902), the limited time prediction shown in FIG. Step using an effect execution lottery table (notice effect execution lottery table in which the execution rate of the movable body notice effect is lower than the normal notice effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. S3906 is executed). Thereby, the operation | movement of a movable object can be performed suitably, preventing the increase in cost. Specifically, since it is possible to prevent heat generation of the driving means (for example, a motor) by operating the movable object in a short period of time, the operation due to the heat generation can be performed without incurring the cost of measuring the temperature of the driving means. Problems can be prevented, and the operation of the movable object can be suitably executed.

  Further, as described above, according to the modified example 8, variable display can be executed, and the second effect can be executed while the variable display is being executed (in this example, the CPU 120 for effect control is variable) Steps S8006 and S172 can be executed during this period. Thereby, the operation of the movable object during variable display can be suitably executed while preventing an increase in cost.

  Further, in Modification 8, it is assumed that a plurality of second effects (in this example, the movable body advance notice A, the movable body advance notice B, and the movable body advance notice C) having different operation modes of the movable object can be executed. Thereby, the variation of production can be increased and the operation of the movable object can be suitably executed.

  Moreover, in the modified example 8, a plurality of first effects (in this example, cut-in notice and group notice) having different effect modes can be executed, and when the execution ratio of the second effect within a predetermined period is high, While restricting the execution of any one of the second effects, the first effect of any one of the plurality of first effects is varied depending on which execution of the second effect is restricted. (In this example, the effect control CPU 120 mainly limited the movable object notice A by executing step S3906 using the restricted notice effect execution lottery table shown in FIG. 42B). If it is a non-reach out, normal reach out, or a fluctuation pattern indicating a normal reach big hit, it is easy to execute a cut-in notice and the movable object notice B is mainly limited (super Was easy) that executes the group notice when a change pattern indicating the reach jackpot). Thereby, the production according to the situation can be executed.

  In the modified example 8, a game control means for controlling the progress of the game (in this example, the game control microcomputer 100), an effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect (in this example, the effect control CPU 120), The game control means includes a specific second effect (movable body notice C in this example) among a plurality of second effects (movable body notice A, movable object notice B, and movable body notice C in this example). Whether or not to execute can be determined (in this example, the game control microcomputer 100 can determine whether or not the movable body notice C is to be executed by selecting a variation pattern), Whether or not to execute a special second effect (in this example, the movable body notice A and the movable body notice B) different from the second effect can be determined (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 performs step S3906. Whether or not the movable body notice A and the movable body notice B can be executed can be determined), and the execution of the special second effect can be limited (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 performs step S3906, thereby performing step S3904. To limit the execution of the movable body advance notice A and the movable body advance notice B). If the execution of the movable body notice effect corresponding to the variation pattern is also restricted, the effect becomes unnatural (for example, the player feels uncomfortable because the movable member 321 does not operate at the timing when it should operate). May be given). Therefore, as in Modification 8, by not restricting the execution of the movable body notice effect corresponding to the variation pattern, it is possible to prevent the effect from becoming unnatural and to prevent the effect of the effect from being lowered.

  In the modification 8, the non-movable body notice effect (cut-in notice, group notice) can be executed as the “first effect”, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, any notice effect such as a step-up effect in which the effect develops step by step or a character effect in which a character appears may be used. Further, an effect using an effect member other than the effect display device 5 may be used, an effect of outputting sound from a speaker, or an effect using a light emitter such as a lamp or LED. In addition, the production is not limited to an effect that does not operate the movable object, and an effect that has a smaller driving amount (for example, the number of rotations of the motor) than the second effect and an effect that the moving distance of the movable object is short is executed as the “first effect”. It may be possible. In addition, an effect using some of the movable objects may be referred to as a “first effect”, and an effect using other movable objects may be referred to as a “second effect”.

  In the modification 8, it is possible to execute a plurality of types of non-movable body notice effects (cut-in notice, group notice). However, a single non-movable object notice effect may be executable. .

  In the modified example 8, a plurality of types of movable body notice effects (movable body notices A to C) can be executed as the “second effect”, but a single movable object notice is provided as the “second effect”. It is good also as being able to perform production. Moreover, the movable member operated in the movable body notice effect is not limited to a single member, and a movable object notice effect that operates a plurality of movable members may be executable. Moreover, it is good also as performing the display of the image by the production | presentation display apparatus 5, and the output of the audio | voice by a speaker with operation | movement of a movable object.

  In the modification 8, the movable body notice effect is a changing effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the movable object notice effect can be executed as a big hit effect or a small hit effect. Also good. Specifically, it is a big hit that is advantageous to the player after performing an effect that makes it difficult to recognize whether it is a big hit that is advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit with a large number of rounds or a big hit that shifts to a probabilistic state). As an effect that informs that during a big hit (so-called promotion effect) and an effect that suggests that a stored memory that is a big hit is stored (so-called hold continuous effect), an effect that operates a movable object It may be done. Even in that case, when the execution ratio of the effect that operates the movable object is high, the execution of the effect that operates the movable object may be limited. In addition, the effect of operating the movable object during the big hit may be the restriction target.

  In addition, the “second effect” may be executable as a notice effect (so-called prefetch notice effect) for a change that has not yet started. For example, a pre-reading notice effect that operates a movable object over a plurality of fluctuations (may be intermittent or continuous) may be executable as the “second effect”. In that case, the pre-reading notice effect is determined depending on the number of the holding memory (for example, the first holding memory or the fourth holding memory) that is the target of the pre-reading notice effect. Since the execution periods of are different, the operation time of the movable object is different. Therefore, the mode of restriction may be made different depending on the number of reserved storages that are the target of the pre-reading notice effect. For example, the degree of restriction of the prefetching notice effect B whose fourth hold memory is the object of notice is higher than the degree of restriction of the prefetching notice effect A whose object of the first hold is the notice object (at the time of restriction, prefetching The execution ratio of the notice effect A may be half that of the normal time, while the execution ratio of the prefetch notice effect B may be 0% (execution prohibited). Even if the precondition for the prefetching notice effect is not satisfied, it is restricted when the prefetching notice effect is finished depending on the number of the reserved memory to be noticed. The condition may be met. For example, in a gaming machine in which the number of executions of the movable body warning effect during the last 10 fluctuations is 5 times, when the number of executions of the movable body warning effect during the last 10 fluctuations is 2, Performed a pre-reading notice effect (the one that executes the movable body notice effect once during each change. That is, the pre-reading notice effect that executes the four movable object notice effects) for the first reserved memory. In this case, it is conceivable that the limit condition is satisfied after the execution of the pre-reading notice effect is completed (the number of executions of the movable body notice effect during the last 10 changes is 5 or more). Therefore, even if the restriction condition of the prefetching notice effect is not satisfied, if it is considered that the restriction condition is satisfied by executing the prefetching notice effect, the execution of the prefetching notice effect is restricted. It is good. For example, in the above-described example, the pre-reading notice effect (the movable object notice effect is executed once during each change for the fourth reserved memory). Execution of the pre-reading notice effect to be executed.) Is prohibited, while the pre-reading notice effect (the one that executes the movable body notice effect only twice) subject to the fourth hold memory as the notice object is executable. Also good. In addition, a pre-reading notice effect with the fourth reserved memory as a notice target (a movable object notice effect is executed once every change. That is, a pre-reading notice effect that executes four movable object notice effects) Is prohibited, while the pre-reading notice effect for the second reserved memory is subject to the notice (the movable object notice effect is executed once during each change. That is, the movable object notice effect is executed twice. The pre-reading notice effect.) May be executable. In addition, the execution rate such as the number of executions and the execution period of the movable body notice effect in each change in which the prefetch notice effect is executed may be monitored.

  In the modification 8, the “predetermined period” in which the execution rate is monitored has been described using a period in which 10 fluctuations are performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a period in which the number of times other than 10 (less than 9 or 11 or more) may be changed, or a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes) may be set as the “predetermined period”. In addition, when a game state or a production state (for example, a production mode) is switched, the execution ratio may be monitored over a plurality of game states or production states, or the game state switching time point and the production may be performed. It is also possible to reset the monitoring of the execution rate at at least one of the state switching points (for example, clear the data in the operation count storage area in the modified example 8) and monitor only the execution rate after the switching. . For example, if 5 minutes is a “predetermined period”, the control time of the big hit gaming state is within 5 minutes, and the performance state is different before and after the big hit, immediately after the big hit occurs, after the big hit occurs The execution ratio may be monitored, or only the execution ratio in the effect state after the big hit occurrence may be monitored.

  In addition, a period in which a single change is performed may be a “predetermined period”. For example, if one fluctuation period to be executed is a “predetermined period” and many movable object effects are executed in one fluctuation, the load applied to the driving means (actuator, motor) increases. Execution of the movable body notice effect may be limited by providing an upper limit of the number of executions of the movable object notice effect in the fluctuation of the number of times. In addition, for example, the previously performed variation period is set to “predetermined period”, and the movable body advance notice for the change to be executed in the future is performed according to the execution ratio (the number of executions, the execution period, etc.) It is good also as restricting execution of production. At that time, it may be limited by not executing any movable body notice effect, or may be restricted by providing an executable range (upper limit of the number of executions, upper limit of execution period, etc.) of the movable object notice effect. It may be.

  In the modification 8, the “predetermined period” is always fixed (the latest 10 fluctuations), but is not limited thereto. For example, in the low base state, the execution ratio of the movable body notice effect in the latest 10 changes may be monitored, and in the high base state, the execution ratio of the movable body notice effect in the latest 20 changes may be monitored. Further, the execution rate of the movable body warning effect in the latest 10 changes may be monitored in the low base state, and the execution rate of the movable body warning effect in the latest 5 minutes may be monitored in the high base state.

  In the modification 8, the execution of the movable body warning effect is limited when the number of executions of the movable body warning effect is large within a predetermined period (10 fluctuations). However, the restriction condition is not limited to this. Absent. For example, the restriction condition may be that the execution time of the movable body notice effect within a predetermined period or the load of the driving means (actuator, motor) accompanying the execution of the movable object notice effect is higher than a predetermined value.

  For example, the execution of the movable body warning effect may be limited when the cumulative execution time of the movable body warning effect within a predetermined period exceeds a predetermined threshold. Specifically, when the movable body notice A and the movable body notice B are executed for 1.0 second, the movable body notice C is executed for 3.0 seconds, and the threshold is 10 seconds, the movable body When the notice A or the movable object notice B occurs 5 times and the movable object notice C occurs twice, the total execution time is 11 seconds, which is higher than the threshold value, so that the execution of the movable object notice effect is limited.

  In addition, for example, if the game machine has a predetermined load point corresponding to the load applied to the driving means (actuator, motor) for each type of the movable body announcement effect, the movable body announcement effect executed within a predetermined period. If the total value of the load points is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold, the execution of the movable body notice effect may be restricted. Specifically, 10 points as the load point A of the movable body notice A, 20 points as the load point B of the movable body notice B, 40 points as the load point C of the movable body notice C, and 50 points as the threshold value, When each is determined, when the movable body notices A to C are generated once, the total value is 70 points, which is higher than the threshold value, so that the execution of the movable body notice effect is limited.

  Further, when monitoring the number of executions of the movable body notice effect within a predetermined period, it may be determined whether or not the execution of the movable object notice effect is restricted in consideration of the load of the driving unit. . For example, the execution of the movable body notice effect may be limited on the condition that the movable body notice effect has a larger load on the driving means and is executed a smaller number of times. Specifically, when a movable body notice D having a large load on the driving means and a movable body notice E having a small load on the driving means are provided, the movable body notice D is set to 2 within a predetermined period. On the other hand, the movable body notice E may be executed five times within a predetermined period as the restriction condition.

  Further, the monitoring target (the number of executions of the movable body notification effect, the execution time of the movable body notification effect, or the magnitude of the load of the driving means (actuator, motor) accompanying the execution of the movable body notification effect) within a predetermined period is one. It is good also as determining the presence or absence of the restriction | limiting of execution of a movable body notice effect based on several monitoring object. In that case, when any one of the plurality of monitoring targets satisfies the condition, the execution of the movable body notice effect may be limited. Execution of the movable body notice effect may be restricted when it is satisfied. Thereby, execution of a movable body notice effect can be restricted based on conditions according to the situation.

  In addition, the monitoring target (the number of executions of the movable body announcement effect, the execution time of the movable body announcement effect, or the load of the driving means (actuator, motor) accompanying the execution of the movable body announcement effect) and the predetermined period When the number of executions of the movable body notice effect per unit time, the execution time, or the load size of the driving means (actuator, motor) is calculated based on the accumulated fluctuation time in, and the calculation result exceeds a predetermined threshold It is good also as restricting execution of a movable body notice effect.

  Moreover, in the modification 8, although the execution frequency of all the movable body notice effects was monitored among several movable body notice effects with which the operation mode of the movable member 321 differs, it is not restricted to this. For example, among a plurality of movable body notice effects, a movable object notice effect in which the operation time of the movable member 321 is equal to or greater than a certain value, a movable object notice effect where the load of the drive means (actuator, motor) is equal to or greater than a certain value, For a certain movable body notice effect (movable body notice A and movable body notice B in Modification 8), it is also possible to monitor the number of executions within a predetermined period, the execution time, or the load of driving means (actuator, motor) accompanying the execution. Good.

  Further, in the modified example 8, the threshold value for determining whether or not the execution ratio of the second effect within a predetermined period is high is always fixed (the number of executions of the movable body notice effect in the last 10 fluctuations is 5 times or more) is not limited to this. For example, when transitioning to the high base state, the threshold is set to 3 or more in the last 10 fluctuations, while when controlling to the low base state, the threshold is set to 5 or more in the last 10 fluctuations. It is good as well.

  Further, in the modified example 8, the execution of the movable body warning effect is prohibited (the execution rate is set to 0%) to “limit the execution of the second effect”. It is good also as "restricting execution of the 2nd production" by making it lower than the time of non-limitation. For example, if the movable body notice effect is executed at a rate of 30% when it is not restricted, the movable object notice effect may be executed at a rate of 20% when restricted.

  Further, in the modified example 8, even when the restriction condition is satisfied (when the number of movements of the movable object in the last 10 fluctuations exceeds 5), the movable body notice C corresponding to the fluctuation pattern is executed. Although not limited, it is not limited to this. For example, when the restriction condition is satisfied, the movable body notice C may not be executed even when the variation pattern accompanied by the movable body notice C is selected. Further, when the restriction condition is satisfied, a movable body warning effect with a shorter operating time of the movable member 312 than the movable member warning C, a movable body warning effect with a low load on the driving means (actuator, motor), and other movable It is good also as replacing with the movable body notice effect which operates a member, and performing.

  Further, the restriction condition may be provided in stages. For example, if the number of executions of the movable body notice effect in the latest 10 fluctuations is 3 to 5 times, the movable body notice A and the movable body notice B Execution of the movable body warning C may be further restricted if the number of executions of the movable body warning effect is 6 times or more in the latest 10 fluctuations.

  In the modified example 8, when the limiting condition is satisfied, after the drive means (actuator, motor) radiates heat to such an extent that no malfunction occurs, the drive means (actuator, Even after a sufficient time has elapsed for the motor) to dissipate heat, execution of the movable body notice effect is limited. In that case, since the occurrence frequency of the movable body notice effect is lowered even though no trouble occurs, the effect of production may be lowered. Therefore, when a predetermined period of time elapses when the movable member 312 is not operated (for example, when 5 minutes have passed without the movable member being operated, and when 5 minutes have passed without fluctuation, the big hit gaming state has ended. ) Or when it is determined that a predetermined period of time elapses when the movable member 312 is not operated (for example, when it is determined to shift to the big hit gaming state) (for example, the number of operations stored) By clearing (region), the restriction of the movable body notice effect may be canceled. In addition, the monitoring target data may be cleared in response to a small hit or start of execution of a customer waiting demonstration effect.

  Moreover, in the modified example 8, except that the execution is limited, the execution ratio of the movable body notice effect is fixed (see FIG. 42A), but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in a gaming machine provided with a plurality of effect modes having different effect contents, the movable body notice effect may be executed at a different rate depending on the effect mode being controlled. Specifically, when the production modes A to C with different backgrounds are provided, the movable body notice production is executed at a ratio of 1/20 in the production mode A, and 1/10 in the production mode B. The movable body announcement effect may be executed at a rate, and if the production mode C, the movable body announcement effect may be executed at a rate of 1/5.

  In that case, the number of executions of the movable body notice effect, the execution period, or the load of the driving means (actuator, motor) should be monitored over a plurality of effect modes (for example, if the latest 10 changes are constantly monitored) When the effect mode is switched, monitoring may be performed in the effect mode before and after the switching, or only in the currently controlled effect mode (data to be monitored when the effect mode is switched) (For example, the operation count storage area in the modified example 8 may be cleared).

  Further, as long as a plurality of effect modes having different execution rates of the movable body notice effect are provided, the degree of restriction may differ depending on the effect mode at the time of restriction. In addition, even when the execution ratio of the second effect within a predetermined period is high, the presence / absence of restrictions on the execution of the movable body notice effect may differ depending on the effect mode. For example, if the production modes A to C as described above are provided, the production mode A is not limited, and the production mode B and the production mode C may be restricted.

  Further, when the execution of the movable body notice effect is restricted, it is possible to shift to a specific effect mode. For example, in the production mode B and the production mode C, when the execution rate of the movable body announcement effect within a predetermined period is high, the execution of the movable body announcement effect is performed by shifting to the production mode A in which the execution rate of the movable body announcement effect is low. It is good also as restricting.

  Moreover, the period for monitoring the execution ratio of the movable body notice effect may be different depending on the effect mode being controlled. For example, in the production mode A, the execution rate of the movable body announcement effect is monitored in the latest 20 changes, in the production mode B, the execution rate of the movable body announcement effect is monitored in the latest 10 changes, and in the production mode C, the latest 5 It is good also as monitoring the execution rate of a movable body notice effect in the fluctuation | variation of times.

  Further, depending on the controlled production mode, the monitoring target (the number of executions of the movable body announcement effect, the execution time of the movable body announcement effect, or the drive means (actuator, motor) associated with the execution of the movable body announcement effect within a predetermined period of time is controlled. The magnitude of the load may be different. For example, in the effect mode A, the number of executions of the movable body notice effect may be monitored, in the effect mode B, the execution period of the movable object notice effect, and in the effect mode C, the number of executions and the execution period of the movable object notice effect may be monitored.

  Moreover, the said harness can be used for the connection shown below besides the above. For example, using a large number of dot matrices, connections between dot display boards (dot matrix boards) that display numbers and designs, etc., relay boards and production control boards, and patrol lamp boards and relays that control the operation of patrol lamps Used for connection between the substrate and the production control board, connection between the stage board for controlling the LED provided on the stage and the relay board or the production control board, and connection between the sensor and the relay board or the production control board. be able to. In addition, between various motors (for example, a patrol lamp rotating motor that rotates the patrol lamp, a patrol lamp vertical moving motor that moves the patrol lamp up and down, a dot moving motor that moves the dot display), and the relay board or the effect control board It can be used for connection.

  More specifically, a harness that connects between the patrol lamp board and the relay board or the effect control board will be described. This harness is composed of three electric wires, a signal line to the patrol lamp (patrol signal line), a power supply line 1 and a power supply line 2, and the patrol signal line bundles the two power supply lines in a spiral shape in the length direction. ing. When this harness is applied to the harness 37A shown in FIG. 43, the harness 37A corresponds to one having no electrical wiring 371D, electrical wiring 371E, and electrical wiring 371F, and the electrical wiring 371A corresponds to a patrol signal line. The wiring 371B corresponds to the power supply line 1, and the power supply 371C corresponds to the power supply line 2. In this harness, the patrol signal line may be made red for easy identification. In this harness, the other electric wiring is bundled with the patrol signal line, but other electric wiring may be bundled with the power supply line 2 instead of the patrol signal line.

  Next, a harness that connects between the stage substrate and the relay substrate or the effect control substrate will be described. This harness includes a ground line 1, an LED serial signal line, a ground line 2, a serial signal line for sending a clock signal, a ground line 3, an IC power line, an LED power line 1, and an LED power line 2. , And nine electric wirings of the ground line 4, and the ground line 1 bundles eight electric wirings in a spiral shape in the length direction. When this harness is applied to the harness 37B in FIG. 44, the ground line 1 corresponds to the electrical wiring 371A, the LED serial signal line corresponds to the electrical wiring 371G, and the ground line 2 corresponds to the electrical wiring 371H. The serial signal line for sending the clock signal corresponds to the electrical wiring 371I, the ground line 3 corresponds to the electrical wiring 371J, the power supply line for IC corresponds to the electrical wiring 371K, and the power supply line 1 for LED corresponds to the electrical wiring 371L. The power supply line 2 for LED corresponds to the electrical wiring 371M, and the ground line 4 corresponds to the electrical wiring 371N. In this harness, the ground wires 1 to be bundled may be easily identified by using a color scheme different from that of other electric wirings.

  Further, a harness for connecting between the patrol lamp rotation motor and the relay board or the effect control board will be described. This harness is composed of six electric wirings of a motor signal line 1, a motor signal line 2, a power supply line 1, a power supply line 2, a motor signal line 3, and a motor signal line 4. The electrical wiring is bundled in a spiral in the length direction. 43, the motor signal line 1 corresponds to the electrical wiring 371A, the motor signal line 2 corresponds to the electrical wiring 371B, the power supply line 1 corresponds to the electrical wiring 371C, The line 2 corresponds to the electrical wiring 371D, the motor signal line 3 corresponds to the electrical wiring 371E, and the motor signal line 4 corresponds to the electrical wiring 371F. In this harness, the motor signal lines 1 to be bundled may be easily identified by using a color scheme different from that of other electric wirings.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention can be changed or added without departing from the scope of the present invention. include.

  Moreover, it is good also as combining all or one part structure arbitrarily among the structures shown in embodiment and each modification mentioned above.

  Further, 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 cannot be caught. 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 variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be executed using only one type of symbols. In this case, for example, variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking one kind of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable 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.

  In the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 100 side determines whether or not it will be a big hit and determines whether the variation pattern type is winning (pre-reading determination), and shows a command (symbol designating command) indicating the winning determination result. , A variation category command) is transmitted, and the prefetch notice effect is executed on the effect control CPU 120 side based on the command indicating the determination result at the time of winning. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. You may comprise so that determination at the time of winning (pre-reading determination) may be performed on the control CPU 120 side. In this case, for example, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a command for designating only the values of the jackpot determination random number (random R) and the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) extracted at the time of starting winning. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 may be configured to make a determination at the time of winning (pre-reading determination) based on a random number value designated by these commands.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, it is possible to shift to the probability change state based on the type of jackpot that has occurred, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a specific area through which a game ball can pass is provided in the big winning opening, and when the game ball passes through the specific area during a big hit, the game moves to a probable change state, while the specific area is played during the big hit. It is also possible to shift to the normal state when does not pass. In that case, substantial probability variation big hit and non-probability big hit may be realized by changing the ease of passing of the game ball to the specific area according to the big hit type. For example, the easiness of passage of the game ball to the specific area may be changed by changing the opening time of the big winning opening according to the big hit type. Specifically, a big hit type with a long opening time of the big winning opening is set as a big hit (substantial probable big hit) that allows a game ball to easily pass to a specific area, and a big hit type with a short opening time of the big winning opening is set to a specific area. It is good also as a big hit (substantial non-probable big hit) that a sphere does not easily pass.

  In addition, about embodiment mentioned above, although the game machine (what is called a 1st type game machine) which transfers to a jackpot game state based on the variable display result of a special symbol and an effect design was demonstrated, the variable provided in the game area | region was demonstrated. A gaming machine (so-called second type gaming machine) that shifts to a big hit gaming state based on the winning of a gaming ball (V winning) in a specific winning opening (V winning opening) in a winning ball apparatus (so-called role) It is good also as applying in the game machine which combined 1st type and 2nd type.

  Moreover, in said embodiment, although the production control board 12, the audio | voice control board 13, and the lamp control board 14 are provided as a board | substrate with which the circuit which controls an effect apparatus is mounted, the circuit which controls an effect apparatus is provided. You may mount on one board | substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 5 and the like is mounted, and a second circuit on which other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers, etc.) are controlled are mounted. You may make it provide two board | substrates with this production control board.

  In the above embodiment, “the ratios are different” is not limited to those having different ratios such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%, This is a concept including a ratio that is different in a relationship of A: B = 100%: 0% (that is, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  In the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 100 directly transmits a command to the effect control CPU 120. However, the game control microcomputer 560 is not connected to another board (for example, the voice control board 13). A sound / lamp board having a function of a circuit mounted on the voice control board 13 and a function of a circuit mounted on the lamp control board 14 and a function of the circuit mounted on the lamp control board 14). You may make it transmit to CPU120 for effect control in the effect control board 12 via another board | substrate. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the control means such as a microcomputer is mounted on the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the sound / lamp board, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to voice control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is directly or changed to a simplified command, for example, and transmitted to the effect control CPU 120 that controls the effect display device 9. You may make it do. Even in that case, the sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 are similar to the case where the effect control CPU 120 performs display control in response to the effect control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 100 in the above embodiment. Alternatively, display control can be performed according to a command received from the sound / lamp board.

  For example, in the embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined number of gaming balls can be circulated inside the gaming machine. The number of balls lent out in response to a loan request from a player and the number of prize balls given in response to a prize is added, while the number of game balls used in a game is subtracted and stored. This is also applicable to so-called enclosed game machines. In these enclosed game machines, not the game ball but points and points are given to the player, so these points and points assigned correspond to the game value. It can also be applied to slot machines.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an example of transmitting one variation pattern designation command when starting variation in order to notify the variation control pattern 120 indicating the variation mode such as the variation time and the type of reach production to the effect control CPU 120. However, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control CPU 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the CPU 103 uses the first command to indicate, for example, the variation time and variation mode before reaching reach (when not reaching, before the so-called second stop). The second command indicates the variation time and variation mode after reaching the reach (after the so-called second stop if the reach is not reached), such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the re-lottery effect. A command may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands.

  The CPU 103 may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control CPU 120 may select a specific change mode executed at each timing. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. Thus, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  Further, in the embodiment, the form in which the game ball is launched from below the game area 10 by the ball hitting device is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the ball hitting device is a game area in the pachinko gaming machine 1 The game ball may be launched from a position above the game area 10 by being provided at a position above the game area 10.

  Further, in the embodiment, there is illustrated an example in which the start winning port is two, that is, the first start winning port and the second start winning port. However, the embodiment is not limited to this, and one start winning port is provided. It is good also as only, and it is good also as a start winning opening 3 or more.

  In the embodiment, two special symbols are illustrated as the first special symbol and the second special symbol. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one special symbol may be used. However, the special symbol may be 3 or more.

  In the embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of a gaming machine. However, for example, a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value. At the same time, one game is completed by deriving a variation display result to a variation display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified, and a prize is awarded according to the variation display result derived to the variation display device. This can also be applied to a slot machine that can generate

  In the embodiment, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols including a final stop symbol that is a variable display result, and then stop the final stop symbol. However, the display is not limited to this, and the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed after multiple types of special symbols are variably displayed without including the final stop symbol that results in variable display. There may be. That is, the final stop symbol that is the variation display result may be a symbol different from the special symbol used for variation display.

  In the embodiment, a spherical game ball (pachinko ball) is applied as an example of the game medium. However, the game medium is not limited to a spherical game medium. For example, a non-spherical game medium such as a medal is used. It may be.

  It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects 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.

  The present invention is installed in amusement halls such as gaming machines ("gaming machines", pachinko machines, slot machines, etc.), card units, card issuing devices, clearing devices, hall management devices, prize exchange devices, etc. The concept includes all devices), and in particular, is suitably applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine in which a player can play a predetermined game.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 300 Production unit 301 Base part 302 Movable part 321 Movable member 322 Rack gear 323 Tension spring 330 Second production motor 331 Pinion gears 340A to 340C Drive teeth 341 Missing parts 342A to 342C End face 350A to 350C Followed tooth 351 Missing part 37, 37A to 37D Harness 371, 371A to 371N Electrical wiring 372, 372A, 372B Connector

Claims (1)

A gaming machine comprising a movable part and an electrical component,
A first electrical wiring connected to the movable part;
A second electrical wiring connected to the fixed electrical component;
An opening that allows the electrical wiring to enter and exit is formed, and a holding part that can fasten the electrical wiring;
A deterrent part that restricts the movement of electrical wiring,
In the pressing portion, the first electric wiring and the second electric wiring are arranged so that the second electric wiring is closer to the opening than the first electric wiring, and the first electric wiring is arranged. The electrical wiring and the second electrical wiring are fastened;
The gaming machine, wherein the inhibiting unit restricts movement of the second electric wiring.