JP2019000575A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance amusement of a game.SOLUTION: An advance-corresponding indication is performed in response to movement of a movable performance device 173 from an evacuation position as an origin position to an advance position. The advance-corresponding indication is performed at a position not overlapping with the movable performance device 173 on a display surface of an image display device 5 when the movable performance device 173 moves to the advance position. A return-linked indication is performed in connection with return of the movable performance device 173 from the advance position to the evacuation position. The return-linked indication is started when the movable performance device 173 starts traveling from the advance position to the evacuation position, and is performed at a position including a position overlapping with the movable performance device 173 in a state moved to the advance position on the display surface of the image display device 5.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20

Description

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

  As an example of a gaming machine, a gaming medium such as a game ball is launched into a gaming area by a launching device, and a predetermined gaming value is determined based on the winning of a gaming medium in a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the gaming area. There is a pachinko machine that can be granted. As another example of the gaming machine, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game medium such as a medal, a coin, or a game ball similar to a pachinko gaming machine, the player presses the start lever. There is a slot machine that starts variable display of display symbols by a variable display device by operating, and can give a predetermined game value based on a derived display result.

  As such a gaming machine, there is one in which a movable member can be moved so as to overlap on the front side of a liquid crystal screen (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-24303 A

  In the technique described in Patent Document 1, there is a risk that it is difficult to improve the game entertainment when the movable member retracts from the front side of the screen after the effect image is displayed according to the operation of the movable member. there were.

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

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), and an image display means capable of displaying an image (for example, A movable member (for example, a movable effect device) that can move between at least a first position (for example, a retracted position) and a second position (for example, an advanced position) that overlaps the front side of the image display means. 173 and the like (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control), and the display of the image display means is the first at a position that does not overlap with the movable member that has been moved to the second position. Display (for example, display corresponding to advancement), perform second display (for example, return interlocking display, etc.) in connection with the movement of the movable member from the second position to the first position, and the first table Executing a predetermined effect (e.g. development director, etc.) by a combination of said second display.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the game entertainment by increasing the sense of interlock between the operation of the movable member and the display of the image display means.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), it may be notified that the predetermined effect (for example, a state where a super reach reach effect is executed) is controlled by the predetermined effect.
In such a configuration, it is possible to improve the game entertainment using the operation of the movable member and the display of the image display means.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (2), the predetermined state may be controlled to an effect state for notifying whether or not the advantageous state is controlled.
In such a configuration, it is possible to improve the game entertainment using the operation of the movable member and the display of the image display means.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), the display mode of the first display and the display mode of the second display may each have a plurality of types of display modes (for example, (See FIG. 17A).
In such a configuration, the degree of attention to the first display and the second display can be increased to improve the game entertainment.

(5) In the gaming machine of the above (4), the ratio controlled to the advantageous state may be different depending on the combination of the display mode of the first display and the display mode of the second display (for example, FIG. 17 (B)).
In such a configuration, the degree of attention to the first display and the second display can be increased to improve the game entertainment.

(6) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), the display mode of the first display has a single type of display mode, and the display mode of the second display has a plurality of types of display. There may be embodiments.
In such a configuration, it is possible to increase the degree of attention to the second display and improve the game entertainment.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6), the second display may be performed at a position overlapping at least the movable member that has been moved to the second position. .
In such a configuration, it is possible to improve the game fun by increasing the sense of interlock between the operation of the movable member and the display of the image display means.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7), the second display may be started when the movable member starts moving from the second position to the first position. Good.
In such a configuration, it is possible to improve the game fun by increasing the sense of interlock between the operation of the movable member and the display of the image display means.

(9) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (8), the first position may be an origin position of the movable member (see, for example, FIG. 20A).
In such a configuration, it is possible to improve the game entertainment using the operation of the movable member and the display of the image display means.

(10) In the gaming machine of any of (1) to (9) above, a return operation for returning the movable member to the origin position (for example, an origin return operation indicated by a dotted arrow (1) in FIG. 27B) The origin return operation indicated by the dotted arrow (1) in FIG. 27C and the origin return operation indicated by the dotted arrows (1) and (2) in FIG. An initial operation of the movable member (for example, an initial operation indicated by a solid line arrow or a broken line arrow in FIGS. 27A to 27D) may be performed in a mode corresponding to the mode of operation.
In such a configuration, a suitable initial operation can be executed.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a random value determination process at the time of winning. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the fluctuation pattern at the time of a loss. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of various commands. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start opening prize production | presentation determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of the effect at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of reach production setting processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of the display effect of development effect, and a jackpot expectation degree. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is explanatory drawing which shows production execution timing. It is a figure which shows the example of production production. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect execution using the movable production | presentation apparatus in a modification. It is a block diagram which shows the movable production | presentation apparatus etc. in a modification. It is a block diagram which shows the movable production | presentation apparatus etc. in a modification. It is a block diagram which shows the movable production | presentation apparatus etc. in a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a setting of the initial stage operation in a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the long initial operation | movement in a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of the initial stage operation in a modification. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of the initial stage operation in a modification.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a first hold display unit 5HR, a second hold display unit 5HL, and an active display unit AHA are arranged. The 1st reservation display part 5HR displays the 1st special figure reservation memory number so that identification is possible. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of variable display hold corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The 2nd reservation display part 5HL displays the 2nd special figure reservation memory number so that specification is possible. The second special figure holding memory number is the variable display holding number corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is such that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. It occurs based on the start winning by doing. That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, etc., the start condition is still started in response to the established start condition. There is no variable display hold.

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

  In the first hold display section 5HR, a hold display corresponding to the hold storage of the special figure game using the first special figure is performed. In the second hold display section 5HL, a hold display corresponding to the hold storage of the special figure game using the second special figure is performed. Thus, the hold display corresponding to the variable display which has not yet started is performed in the 1st hold display part 5HR and the 2nd hold display part 5HL. The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

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

  A movable effect device 173 shown in FIG. 2 is provided in the vicinity of a predetermined edge on the display screen of the image display device 5 as an effect movable member. As an example, it is only necessary that the movable effect device 173 is accommodated inside a decorative member that decorates the display screen in the vicinity of the lower side that is the lower edge of the display screen of the image display device 5. The movable effect device 173 only needs to be connected to an actuator (operation motor) included in the movable device drive unit 16 shown in FIG. 2 via a predetermined link mechanism. The actuator transmits power to the movable effect device 173, thereby enabling the movable effect device 173 to move between the retracted position (first position) and the advanced position (second position). Note that the movable effect device 173 is not limited to one that can move only between the retracted position and the advanced position, and may be movable to another position that is the third position. The movable effect device 173 performs an operation effect that moves upward from the retracted position, stops at the advance position overlapping the front side of the display screen of the image display device 5, and then returns to the retracted position again.

  When the movable effect device 173 is accommodated inside the decorative member, the movable effect device 173 is in the retracted position (first position) as the origin position. The advance position of the movable effect device 173 is determined in advance as a position overlapping the front side of the display screen of the image display device 5. When the movable effect device 173 is in the retracted position, there is no movable effect device 173 at an overlapping position on the front side of the display screen in the image display device 5, so that visual recognition by the image display device 5 is not hindered. On the other hand, when the movable effect device 173 is in the advanced position, the movable effect device 173 is located at an overlapping position in front of the display screen in the image display device 5, so that at least a part of the display screen in the image display device 5 is visually recognized. Is disturbed. Therefore, it is difficult or impossible for the player to visually recognize at least a part of the display screen in the image display device 5 when the movable effect device 173 is in the advanced position. Note that even when the movable effect device 173 is in the retracted position, the viewing of a part of the display screen in the image display device 5 may be hindered. What is necessary is just to set so that it may become narrower than there is.

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

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

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

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

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a 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. become unable. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ). In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize port may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

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

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

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

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

  For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. 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 incorporated in the operation rod. The trigger sensor can change the output state (the off state and the on state) of the first motion detection signal depending on whether or not an operation by the player such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button of the stick controller 31A is detected. it can.

  A controller sensor unit 35A including a tilt direction sensor unit that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower pan body or the like below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction 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 operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive 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 the photo sensor. The controller sensor unit 35A determines the output state of the second motion detection signal (OFF state, ON state, and tilt direction depending on whether or not an operation by the player such as a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod of the stick controller 31A is detected. Output value etc.) can be changed.

  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 a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35 </ b> B that detects the player's operation act on the push button 31 </ b> B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31 </ b> B. The push sensor 35B can change the output state (off state and on state) of the third motion detection signal according to whether or not an operation by the player such as a pressing operation on the push button 31B is detected.

  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. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12, and a movable device drive unit 16 for driving the movable effect device 173. A drive relay board 17 for relaying a control signal output from the effect control board 12 is also mounted. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back of the game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

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

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, and based on reception of the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, the image display device 5, the speaker 8L, Various circuits for controlling the production operation by the electrical parts for production such as 8R, game effect lamp 9, decoration LED, and movable production device 173 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or one of the on / off operations in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as a section.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22 </ b> A and second start port switch 22 </ b> B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. Wiring is connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example. Further, the main board 11 is connected with wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 reads an effect control program from the ROM 121, and a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric parts 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.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an illumination signal as an information signal indicating lamp data to the lamp control board 14, wiring for transmitting a driving signal to the movable device driving unit 16 via the driving relay board 17, and the like. It is connected. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting from the push sensor 35B an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the user's operation action has been detected is also connected.

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

  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 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination table, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The effect control pattern includes, for example, effect control execution data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, movable member control data, operation detection control data, etc.) and an end code associated with the effect control process timer determination value. Consists of included process data. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

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

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. It is comprised including. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Electric decoration signal), a command (drive signal) transmitted to the movable device drive unit 16 through the drive relay board 17 and the like are output.

  The movable device drive unit 16 drives the movable effect device 173 based on a command (drive signal) transmitted from the effect control board 12 via the drive relay board 17, thereby arranging the movable effect device 173 in the first position. It can be moved between a retracted position (origin position) that is one position and an advanced position that is a second position.

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

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

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, the normal symbol starting condition for executing the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 20 is established. Thereafter, the normal symbol game 20 is started by the normal symbol display 20 based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display such as the end of the previous normal symbol game has been completed. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per standard”, the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

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

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

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

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

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, a period until a predetermined opening upper limit time (for example, 29.5 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses, or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls enter the big winning opening and a winning ball is generated. In the period up to, a round game (also simply referred to as “round”) is performed in which the big prize opening is continuously opened. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “2” or “15”) is reached.

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

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

  When such a short-term opening round is executed, a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins a prize winning opening. However, due to the opening period of the big winning opening being the second period (for example, 0.1 second), it becomes a big hit gaming state in which a ball (prize ball) cannot be obtained substantially. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state (second specific gaming state) based on the fact that the jackpot type is “surprise” is the jackpot gaming state (first specified game state) based on the fact that the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”. The gaming state is more disadvantageous for the player than the gaming state. Thus, when the big hit gaming state in which the normal opening round is executed based on the fact that the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the game ball is likely to pass through the big winning opening. In the change mode, control is performed to change the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 between the first state (open state) and the second state (closed state). On the other hand, when the jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed based on the fact that the jackpot type is “surprising”, the special change is made in the second change mode in which the gaming ball is difficult to pass through the big winning opening. Control is performed to change the variable winning ball apparatus 7 between the first state (open state) and the second state (closed state).

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

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

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

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as reach patterns) having different operation modes (effect modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, the possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as reliability or big hit reliability) varies depending on the production mode in each reach production. That is, it can be suggested that the ratio at which the variable display result is “big hit” varies depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, a normal reach production (normal reach) and a super reach production (super reach) are preset. And, when the reach production of the super reach is executed, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” (ie, the big hit expectation degree), that is, the big hit gaming state is controlled, compared with the case where the reach production of the normal reach is executed. The rate of being increased. In addition, in the reach production of super reach, there may be a plurality of types of reach production including a super reach that executes a specific reach production in which the degree of expectation of jackpot is higher than other super reach. Thus, the state in which the reach effect of the super reach is executed can be included in the effect state for notifying whether or not it is controlled to the big hit gaming state as the advantageous state. More generally, the state in which the reach effect of super reach is executed may be specified as a state different from the state during other variable display or the state where variable display is not performed.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach production, the variable display status of decorative designs may become reach status, and the variable display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. There may be a case where a variable display effect for informing the player is given in accordance with a variable display mode of decorative symbols. As an example, variable display effects such as “pseudo ream”, “slip”, and “expansion chance” may be executed during variable display of decorative symbols. It is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute these variable display effects in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike the reach effect and other variable display effects, for example, display of a predetermined effect image, variable image display operation of a decorative pattern such as message display and audio output, etc. If the decorative display variable display state is reached at a predetermined rate by a different rendering operation, whether or not the reach display by super reach is executed at a predetermined rate, the variable display result is “ A notice effect may be executed that suggests whether or not the game is “big hit” in a recognizable manner.

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

  The notice effect includes a pre-read notice effect (also referred to as a pre-read effect). The pre-reading notice effect is executed before the variable display that is subject to notice (whether the notice is made) whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or the like, and variable display according to the effect mode. The result is “big hit”, and the rate at which the big hit gaming state is controlled is different. In particular, a pre-reading notice effect that continuously gives notice over a variable display of decorative symbols that is executed a plurality of times in response to a plurality of special drawing games is also referred to as a continuous notice effect. In the pre-reading notice effect, prior to the start of the variable display subject to the notice, for example, whether or not the variable display result will be a “hit” based on the reserved memory of the special figure game due to the occurrence of the start winning, etc. A production operation is started. In contrast to the pre-reading notice effect, the notice effect that is executed after the variable display to be noticed is started is referred to as a single notice effect (also referred to as a single notice, a variable notice, or a variable indication notice effect). Is done.

  As an example of the pre-reading notice effect, the display part of the first hold display in the first hold display part 5HR and the display part of the second hold display in the second hold display part 5HL are changed to a display form different from the display form in the normal time. By doing so, it is possible to execute a pre-reading notice effect of “change in hold display” for notifying whether or not “big hit” is made in the variable display to be noticed. More specifically, a specific color (for example, any one of red, green, blue, etc.) that is different from a predetermined color (for example, white) in a normal time is used as a display color in a display part that displays the number of special figure reservations to be specified. By doing so, it is only necessary to notify that the ratio (possibility) that the variable display result is “big hit” is higher than usual. In addition, by setting the display pattern in the first hold display and the second hold display to a specific pattern (for example, cherry blossom pattern) different from the normal time, the ratio (possibility) that the variable display result becomes “big hit” is higher than usual. It may be possible to notify that the price is too high. Alternatively, since the display mode of the first hold display or the second hold display is a display mode indicating a predetermined message (for example, “secret”), the ratio (possibility) that the variable display result is “big hit” is normal. It may be possible to notify that it is higher. The pre-reading notice effect of “hold display change” is also called a hold display change notice or a hold display change effect.

  The pre-reading notice effect that is executed based on the occurrence of the start prize is executed (started) after the start prize has occurred, before the player can determine whether or not the notice content by the pre-reading notice effect is realized. Anything is acceptable. For example, the pre-reading notice effect for notifying that there is a possibility of reaching the reach state due to the occurrence of a certain start prize is that at least the variable display state of the decorative symbol based on the occurrence of the start prize becomes the reach state (or the non-reach state). Anything may be executed (started) before. In addition, the pre-reading notice effect that predicts that the variable display result may be a “hit” due to the occurrence of a certain start prize is at least as much as the fixed decorative design is stopped and displayed in the variable display based on the occurrence of the start prize. Anything may be executed (started) before.

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

  In this embodiment, a plurality of effect modes having different effect modes are prepared in advance as the effect state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As an example, two effect modes, effect mode A and effect mode B, are provided. In the effect mode A, the hold display change effect can be executed, while in the effect mode B, the hold display change effect is not executed. Note that the plurality of effect modes include, for example, display of effect images (background image, character image, display color, shape, size, variation direction, presence / absence of display of the decorative design, etc.) on the screen of the image display device 5. The mode, the sound output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting mode of the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, or various presentation modes combining some or all of them may be different from each other.

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

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs the necessary initial setting after setting the interrupt prohibition.

  In the game control main process, it may be determined whether or not a predetermined state restoration condition is satisfied. The state restoration condition is a condition for returning the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state when the power supply is stopped. As an example of the state recovery condition, if the clear signal is off, the power supply stop process has been performed, the parity check result of the backup data is normal, and all of these requirements are satisfied, What is necessary is just to determine with state recovery conditions having been satisfied. The clear signal is an output signal of the clear switch input via the input port of the I / O 105. The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. In the power supply stop process, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, in order to restore the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine, the internal state of the gaming control microcomputer 100, etc., the state data is temporarily stored. This is a data protection process to backup. Data to be backed up is stored in a predetermined storage area such as a backup RAM area of the RAM 102, for example. The backup RAM area can retain the stored contents for a predetermined time even when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped by supplying power from the backup power source. The parity check of the backup data is performed by comparing the checksum calculated from the stored data when the power supply is stopped in the RAM 102 with the checksum calculated and stored from the data backed up by the power supply stop process. If they match, the check result is determined to be normal.

  If it is determined in the game control main process that the condition restoration condition has been established, a game condition restoration process is performed. In the game state restoration process, for example, the contents of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 101 may be sequentially set in the work area of the RAM 102. When the game state restoration process is executed, a setting for transmitting a power failure restoration designation command or the like to the effect control board 12 is performed.

  If it is determined in the game control main process that the state restoration condition is not satisfied, an initialization process is performed. In the initialization process, after the RAM 102 is cleared, the contents of the initialization setting table may be sequentially set in the work area of the RAM 102. When the initialization process is executed, settings for transmitting an initialization designation command to the effect control board 12 are performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes of steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. And execute.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 3 as the start winning determination process. When the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first, based on a detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4”) (step S202). At this time, the CPU 103 reads the first reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (such as a game control counter setting unit), thereby It is sufficient if the number of memories can be specified. When the number of first special figure reserved storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), the start port that is the stored value of the start port buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 The buffer value is set to “1” (step S203).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S212 of FIG. 4 as the winning random number determination process. In this embodiment, when the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, the special symbol display result is set to “big hit” in the special symbol normal processing (step S110 in FIG. 3, FIG. 8) described later. Determination of whether or not to perform control, determination of variation pattern, and the like are performed. On the other hand, apart from these determinations, the CPU 103 performs the winning random number value determination process in step S212 at the start winning timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (first start winning opening or second start winning opening). By executing this, it is determined whether or not the random symbol value MR1 is determined to derive the jackpot symbol as the special symbol display result, and the random value MR3 is determined to be a variation pattern in which the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is the reach state. It is determined whether or not. As a result, whether or not the special symbol display result becomes “big hit” before the variable symbol special symbol display or decorative symbol display based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the start prize opening is started. Whether to reach a reach state during variable display of symbols, and based on this prediction result, whether or not to execute a notice effect as a pre-read effect by the effect control CPU 120 on the effect control board 12 side or not Can be determined. That is, in the winning random number determination process, it is determined before each determination whether or not the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as an advantageous state and whether or not variable display with a specific variation pattern is executed. it can.

  In the winning random number determination process shown in FIG. 5, the CPU 103 first checks the state of a time-short flag or a probability change flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102, for example. The current gaming state in the machine 1 is specified (step S41). More specifically, when the probability change flag is ON, the gaming state is a probability change state, when the probability change flag is OFF and the time reduction flag is ON, the game state is a time reduction state, and both the probability change flag and the time reduction flag are both What is necessary is just to specify that it is a normal state when it is OFF, respectively. Further, by checking the value of a special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag control unit) of the RAM 102, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a big hit gaming state. It only needs to be identified.

  The CPU 103 determines whether or not the gaming state specified in this way is a big hit in which a big hit gaming state is set (step S42). At this time, if it is determined that the big hit is not being made, it is further determined whether or not the high base is being operated in which the high opening control associated with the time reduction control is performed in the probability variation state or the time reduction state (step S43). When it is determined in step S42 that it is a big hit (step S42; Yes), or when it is determined in step S43 that it is in a high base (step S43; Yes), the start port buffer value is “2”. It is determined whether or not (step S44).

  When it is determined in step S43 that the vehicle is not in high base (step S43; No), or when it is determined in step S404 that the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S44; Yes), FIG. Various variable display contents are determined using the random number value extracted in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the variable display contents to be determined at the time of starting winning are “big hit”, “super reach determination at the time of loss”, “reach determination at the time of loss”, and “general at the time of loss”.

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

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

  When variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is started, a random pattern MR3 for determining a variation pattern and a variation pattern determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance are prepared. Of the plurality of variation patterns, the variation pattern used in the current variable display is determined. In the variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination is assigned to one of a plurality of variation patterns. The CPU 103 determines the variation pattern to which the determined value matching the random value MR3 is assigned as the variation pattern used in the current variable display. For example, in the variation pattern determination table used at the time of losing when the variable display result is “losing”, as shown in FIG. 10 (B1) and FIG. 10 (B2), assignment of determination values to a plurality of variation patterns is performed. It differs depending on the number of figure hold memory and the number of second special figure hold memory. However, some of the determined values are assigned to the same (or the same type) variation pattern regardless of the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number. The range of decision values assigned to the variation pattern with super reach among the decision values assigned to the variation pattern with super reach in the table data constituting such a variation pattern determination table. However, what is necessary is just to be predetermined as a super reach fixed range. In addition, in the table data constituting the variation pattern determination table, among the determined values allocated to the variation pattern with the reach effect including the normal reach, it is allocated to the variation pattern with the reach effect regardless of the number of special figure holding memories. The determined value range may be determined in advance as the reach determination range.

  FIG. 6 shows an example of determination of the variation pattern at the time of losing when the variable display result is “lost”. When the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state without time-saving control, a variation pattern determination table in which determination values as shown in FIG. 10B1 are assigned to the variation patterns is used. In this case, if the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “295” to “300”, it is determined that the variation pattern with super reach is determined regardless of the first special figure reserved memory number. . On the other hand, if the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the range of “271” to “300”, it is uncertain whether super-reach is involved or not according to the first special figure reserved memory number. It is determined that the change pattern is determined to have a reach effect including a normal reach regardless of at least the first special figure reserved memory number.

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

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

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

  When it is determined in step S44 shown in FIG. 5 that the starting port buffer value is “1” instead of “2” (step S44; No), a setting for restricting determination at the time of winning in the process of step S45 is made. This is performed (step S46). Thus, when the high opening control accompanying the short-time control is performed or when the game is in the big hit gaming state, it is based on the occurrence of the starting winning (first starting winning) due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first starting winning opening. Restrict the variable display contents from being judged. Thus, when the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, the first start is performed during the high opening control or the big hit gaming state. The soundness of the game can be ensured by restricting the pre-reading notice based on winning a prize from being executed.

  After that, the notification contents at the time of starting winning according to the determination result by the process of step S45 and the setting by the process of step S46 are set (step S47). In accordance with such notification contents, a setting for transmitting a winning determination result command prepared in advance to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S48), and the winning random number determination process is terminated.

  FIG. 7 shows a start opening winning designation command (first starting opening winning designation command and second starting opening winning designation command), a reserved memory number notification command (first reserved memory number notification command and second reserved memory number notification command), An example of setting a winning determination result command is shown. In this embodiment, a command B100H serving as a first start opening winning designation command and a command B200H serving as a second starting opening winning designation command are prepared in advance as start opening winning designation commands. Note that the subscript H indicates a hexadecimal number. In addition, as a reserved memory count notification command, a command C1XXH serving as a first reserved memory count notification command and a command C2XXH serving as a second reserved memory count notification command are prepared in advance. XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the reserved memory count notification command, different EXT data (for example, any one of 00H to 04H) is set according to the special figure reserved memory count. Further, a command C4XXH serving as a winning determination result command is prepared in advance.

  When a game ball that has passed (entered) through the first start winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first start port switch 22A and a start winning (first start winning) occurs, the steps shown in FIG. When it is determined in the process of S202 that the first special figure reservation storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the first start condition is established. The first start condition is a condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. When the first start condition is satisfied, the start port buffer value is set to “1” in the process of step S203 shown in FIG. A first start opening winning designation command is transmitted to 12. In addition, a winning determination result command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by performing transmission setting by the process of step S48 shown in FIG. Further, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number notification command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by performing the transmission setting by the process of step S213 shown in FIG. Is done.

  FIG. 4 shows a case where a game ball that has passed (entered) a second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second start opening switch 22B and a start winning (second start winning) is generated. If it is determined in step S205 that the second special figure reservation storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the second start condition is satisfied. The second start condition is a condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. When the second start condition is satisfied, the start port buffer value is set to “2” in the process of step S206 shown in FIG. 4 and then the transmission setting is performed by the process of step S211. A second start opening winning designation command is transmitted to 12. In addition, a winning determination result command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by performing transmission setting by the process of step S48 shown in FIG. Further, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number notification command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by performing the transmission setting by the process of step S213 shown in FIG. Is done.

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

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

  FIG. 7B exemplifies the contents of notification by a winning determination result command. Of the winning determination result commands shown in FIG. 7B, the command C402H, the command C203H, and the command C404H may be transmitted when the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is not within the jackpot determination range. The winning determination result is notified that the variable display result is determined to be “losing” and is not controlled to the big hit gaming state. On the other hand, the command C401H is transmitted when the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is within the jackpot determination range, and when the winning is determined that the variable display result is determined to be “hit” and controlled to the jackpot gaming state. The determination result (variable display content is “big hit”) is notified. The command C402H is transmitted when the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the super-reach determination range at the time of losing, and the winning determination result (variable display content) that the variation pattern with super-reach is determined at the time of losing Will notify you of “Super reach when lost”. The command C403H is transmitted when the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is within the reach determination range at the time of losing, and the winning determination result (variable display content is determined to be a variation pattern with a reach effect at the time of losing. “Reach when lost”). The command C404H is transmitted when the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is not within the super reach determination range or reach determination range at the time of losing, and when winning a prize that there is a possibility that the variation pattern with reach effect may not be determined Notification of the determination result (variable display content is “general when lost”). In this way, the winning determination result command uses the game random number extracted at the time of starting winning, and whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” or whether it is determined to a specific variation pattern. Is transmitted as determination result information for notifying the determination result at the time of winning.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 shown in FIG. 3 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A, the first special symbol display unit 4A, the second special symbol reservation storage unit, the second special figure reservation storage unit, and the like are stored on the basis of the presence or absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. It is determined whether or not the special symbol game is started by the second special symbol display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is determined by the variable display result. Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. At this time, when the variable display result is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit type is determined as one of a plurality of types. The data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type is stored in the jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102, whereby the jackpot type is stored. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B) One of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

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

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts 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 in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is turned on. When the big hit flag is ON, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “big hit” is set, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to “ Update to 4 ". When the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The CPU 103 only has to read the second reserved storage number count value and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), it is stored in the head area (storage area corresponding to the reservation number “1”) of the second special figure reservation storage unit. Numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is read out as the reserved data that has been stored (step S232). Thereby, the game random number extracted in response to the occurrence of the start winning (second start winning) at the second start winning opening in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 4 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

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

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

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

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

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special figure display result, which is the special symbol variable display result, is determined as either “big hit” or “losing” (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, the numerical value (determination value) compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is the determination result as to whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost”. As long as it is assigned. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the variation random number buffer. When the special figure display result is “big hit”, it is determined to control the gaming state to the big hit gaming state. That is, in the process of step S239, it is determined whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as an advantageous state.

  In the process of step S239, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the probability variation state and the probability variation control is performed, the special figure is displayed at a higher rate than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the time reduction state. The display result is determined as “big hit”. The probability variation state is started when the probability variation flag is set to the ON state corresponding to the case where the big hit type is “probability variation” or “surprise probability” by the big hit end processing in step S117 shown in FIG. 3, for example. Is done. When the probability variation state is in effect, the special figure display result is likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be a big hit gaming state than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 9A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 in FIG. 3 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 9A, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is ON (step S261; Yes), the variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S262). On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off (step S261; No), a variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S263).

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

  FIG. 9B shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “lost”, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” which does not reach the reach state, and the reach state is reached. A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each of the cases of “reach” and the case of the variable display result (special drawing display result) being “big hit”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display content is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as a non-reach loss variation pattern), and the variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display content is “reach” is This is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as a reach loss variation pattern). The non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern. The big hit fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which a reach reach effect of normal reach is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a reach effect of super reach is executed. As a reach production of super reach, SP reach A, SP reach B, and SP reach C are prepared in advance. Each reach production only needs to include productions having different production modes.

  FIG. 10 shows an example of determining a big hit variation pattern or a loss variation pattern. In step S262 shown in FIG. 9A, the variation pattern at the time of big hit is determined at a rate as shown in FIG. 10A, for example. In the example shown in FIG. 10A, any one of the variation patterns PA3-1 to PA3-4 is determined as a usage pattern at a predetermined rate as the variation pattern at the time of the big hit. In step S263 shown in FIG. 9, the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss is determined, for example, at a rate as shown in FIG. In step S263 shown in FIG. 9, when the time reduction control is being performed, the fluctuation pattern at the time of loss is determined at a rate as shown in FIG. 10 (B2), for example. In the process of step S263, by determining the variation pattern at the time of losing, it is determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state when the variable display result is “lost”. It should be noted that whether or not to reach the reach state may be determined when the variable display result is “lost” by a process separate from the determination of the variation pattern.

  In the example shown in FIG. 10A, the variation ratios of the variation patterns PA3-2 to PA3-4, which are accompanied by the super reach reach effect, vary with the reach reach effect of the normal reach and not the reach effect of the super reach. It is set to be higher than the determination ratio of the pattern PA3-1. On the other hand, in the examples shown in FIG. 10B1 and FIG. 10B2, the determined value assigned to the variation pattern PA2-1 that includes the reach effect of normal reach and not the reach effect of super reach is the super value. It is set to be larger than the determined value assigned to the variation patterns PA2-2 to PA2-4 accompanied by the reach effect of reach. As a result, when the variable display result is derived after the super reach reach effect is executed, the variable display result is larger than that when the variable display result is derived without executing the super reach reach effect. ”And the ratio of controlling to the big hit gaming state (expected degree of big hit) increases.

  When the variable display result is “big hit”, the variation pattern PA3-3 is determined more than the variation pattern PA3-2 among the variation patterns PA3-2 to PA3-4 accompanied by the reach effect of super reach. Is set such that the variation pattern PA3-4 has a higher determination ratio than the variation pattern PA3-3. When the variable display result is “losing”, the variation pattern PA2-3 is determined more than the variation pattern PA2-2 among the variation patterns PA2-2 to PA2-4 accompanied by the reach effect of super reach. The variation pattern PA2-4 may be set to be lower than the variation pattern PA2-3. In this setting, among the reach reach effects of SP reach A such as SP reach A, SP reach B, and SP reach C shown in FIG. The expectation of jackpot is higher when the reach effect is executed, and the expectation of jackpot is higher when the reach effect of SP reach C is executed than when the reach effect of SP reach B is executed. . In addition, it is not limited to the above setting, the reach production of SP reach B is higher than the reach production of SP reach A, and the reach of SP reach C is a big hit compared to the reach production of SP reach B Any setting that increases the degree of expectation may be used.

  In the example of determination shown in FIG. 10 (B1), a determination value assigned to a different variation pattern is included depending on whether the first special figure reservation storage number is 0, 1 or 2 or more. As a specific example, the determined value in the range of “151” to “180” is assigned to the variation pattern PA1-1 if the first special figure reserved memory number is 0, and the first special figure reserved memory number is 1. If it is, it is assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA1-2, and if the first special figure reservation storage number is 2 or more, it is assigned to the fluctuation pattern PA1-3. With such a setting, the average variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols can be varied according to the number of first special symbol reservations stored. In particular, when the first special figure reserved memory number is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (for example, “2”), the average variable display time is shortened compared to when the first special figure reserved memory number is less than the predetermined value. It is sufficient that a determination value is assigned to each variation pattern so that In normal times when the time reduction control is not performed, it is difficult for the game ball to pass (enter) the second start winning opening, and the frequency of executing the special game using the second special figure is low. Therefore, when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied, the first special figure reservation memory number is a predetermined value (for example, “0”) regardless of the second special figure reservation memory number. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the same table data. Alternatively, regardless of the second special figure holding memory number when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is established, refer to the table data corresponding to the first special figure holding memory number at that time. The variation pattern may be determined. Alternatively, corresponding to the fact that the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, regardless of the second special figure holding memory number, FIG. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to table data that is different from the determination value B1). Alternatively, when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure is established, the “first special figure reserved memory number” shown in FIG. 10 (B1) is replaced with the “second special figure reserved memory number”. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the table data corresponding to the second special figure reserved storage number.

  In the example of determination shown in FIG. 10 (B2), a determination value that is assigned to a different variation pattern is included depending on whether the second special figure reservation storage number is 0, 1, or 2 or more. With such a setting, the average variable display time of special symbols and decorative symbols can be varied according to the number of second special symbol reservations stored. In particular, when the second special figure reserved memory number is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (for example, “2”), the average variable display time is shortened compared to when the second special figure reserved memory number is less than the predetermined value. It is sufficient that a determination value is assigned to each variation pattern so that During the time-saving control, the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening, and the special game using the second special figure is frequently executed. When the special figure game using the second special figure is executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure, the special figure game using the second special figure is repeated if the time is short. The possibility of being executed is high, and the frequency of executing the special figure game using the first special figure is low. When the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the second special figure holding memory number is zero. Therefore, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the second special figure reservation memory number is a predetermined value (for example, “0”) regardless of the first special figure reservation memory number. The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the same table data. Alternatively, the variation pattern may be determined with reference to table data that is different from the determination value allocation shown in FIG. 10B2 regardless of the first special figure reservation storage number. Alternatively, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied, the “second special figure reserved memory number” shown in FIG. 10 (B2) is read as the “first special figure reserved memory number” The variation pattern may be determined with reference to the table data corresponding to the first special figure reserved storage number.

  After executing one of the processes of steps S262 and S263 shown in FIG. 9A, a special figure variation time which is a variable symbol display time is set (step S264). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of variable display of the special symbol in the special game until the finalized special symbol that is the variable display result (special display result) is derived. It is. As shown in FIG. 9B, the special figure fluctuation time is determined in advance corresponding to a plurality of fluctuation patterns prepared in advance. Therefore, the special figure fluctuation time is determined by determining the fluctuation pattern in the processing of steps S262 and S263. The CPU 103 can set the timing at which a special symbol or decorative symbol variable display result is derived by setting the special symbol variation time.

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

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

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

  After executing the process of step S266, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S267), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S267, when the next timer interruption occurs, the special symbol variation process in step S112 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 11 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes an initial setting process (step S51), and clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and is mounted on the effect control board 12. The CTC (counter / timer circuit) registers are set. Subsequently, the movable member initial operation process is executed (step S52). In the movable member initial operation process, settings are made to read effect data as initial operation data out of the stored data in the ROM 121 and transfer it to the RAM 122 or the like. The ROM 132 may store (store) initial operation data in advance as initial data used in an initial stage when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. The initial motion data is used for execution of the initial motion by the movable effect device 173. In the movable member initial operation process, drive control of the movable effect device 173 is started based on the initial operation data, and execution control of the initial operation is performed until a time predetermined as the initial operation time elapses. When the initial operation time has elapsed, control for ending the initial operation is performed.

  Thereafter, the effect random number update process (step S61) is executed in the effect control main process, and the numerical data indicating the random number value to be the effect random number is updated by software. The effect random number is counted as various random values used for effect control. Note that the effect random number updated by hardware using a random number circuit built in (or externally attached to) the effect control microcomputer may not be updated in the effect random number update process. Alternatively, the rendering random number may be updated by software using numerical data indicating a random value updated by hardware. Following the effect random number update process, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S62). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting.

  If it is determined in step S62 that the timer interrupt flag is on (step S62; Yes), after clearing the timer interrupt flag to turn it off (step S63), command analysis processing (step S64) and Then, after performing the effect control process (step S65) sequentially, the process returns to the effect random number update process of step S61. The command analysis process in step S64 and the effect control process in step S65 are included in the timer interrupt process for effect control. If it is determined that the timer interrupt flag is off (step S62; No), the process returns to the effect random number update process of step S61 without executing the processes of steps S63 to S65.

  In the command analysis processing in step S64, when there is a reception command stored in the production control command reception buffer, it is determined which production control command has been received by checking the MODE data of the reception command. That's fine. Thus, when the winning determination result command and the first reserved memory number notification command are received together with the first start opening winning designation command, the first area provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 122 or the like. The first start opening winning designation command and the first reserved storage number notification command are sequentially stored in the storage area having the smallest reserved display number serving as the buffer number among the free areas in the start winning command buffer. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number notification command is received together with the second start opening prize designation command, an empty space in the second start prize command buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 122 or the like. In the storage area, the second start slot winning designation command and the second reserved storage number notification command are stored in order in the storage area having the smallest hold display number serving as the buffer number.

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

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

  In the effect control process in step S65, for example, the effect image is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, the sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting is performed on the light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the movable device is driven. Regarding the control contents of effects using various effect devices such as the operation of the movable effect device 173 by driving the unit 16, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the effect control commands transmitted from the main board 11 are performed.

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

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process executed in step S65 of FIG. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 12, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a start opening winning effect determination process (step S161). Thereafter, processing according to the value of the effect process flag is executed. The effect control CPU 120 determines the value of the effect process flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and selects and executes a process corresponding to the determination value from a plurality of processes described in advance in the effect control program. To do. The processing executed according to the determination value of the effect process flag includes the processing of steps S170 to S176.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. The variable display start waiting process performs variable display of decorative symbols on the display screen of the image display device 5 based on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. It includes a process for determining whether or not to start. The first variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. The second variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. When either the first change start command or the second change start command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform the variable display of decorative symbols and other various effects, the process of determining the fixed decorative symbols and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbols and the type of display result is included. . When the variable display start setting process is executed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 performs various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (such as an effect control timer setting unit). Are read out, and various effect controls are performed during variable display of the decorative symbols. In addition, in the variable display effect processing, in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11, the finalized symbol as the final stop symbol resulting in the variable symbol variable display result is displayed as a complete stop. Processing to display (derived display) is included. Note that, in response to the end code being read from the predetermined effect control pattern, the finalized decorative symbol may be displayed in a complete stop (derived display). In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, it is autonomous on the side of the production control board 12 without using the production control command from the main board 11. The fixed display pattern can be derived and displayed on the screen to determine the variable display result. After performing such effect control, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The variable display stop process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the variable display stop process, the jackpot gaming state starts based on the variable display result notified by the variable display result notification command, the determination result of whether or not the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, and the like. The process which determines whether it is performed is included. When the variable display result corresponds to “big hit” and the big hit gaming state is started, the value of the production process flag is updated to “4”, while the variable display result corresponds to “lost”. If the big hit gaming state is not started, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  The jackpot display process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. This jackpot display process includes a process for executing a jackpot notification effect (fanfare effect) for notifying the start of the jackpot gaming state based on the reception of the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. Yes. When the execution of the big hit notification effect ends, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot effect executed when the game is in the jackpot game state, and displays an effect image based on the set content. Displaying on the display screen of the display device 5, outputting sound and sound effects from the speakers 8 L and 8 R by outputting sound effect signals to the sound output board 13, and game effect lamps by outputting electric decoration signals to the lamp output board 14 9 or the decoration LED is turned on / off or blinking, and other effect control is executed to enable execution of a big hit effect corresponding to the big hit game state. In the big hit effect processing, for example, the value of the presentation process flag is updated to “6” in response to receiving a big hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The big hit end effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot end effect (ending effect) executed when the jackpot game state ends, and the setting contents The display of the effect image based on the output, the output of fruit sounds, the lighting, extinguishing or blinking of various light emitting members, and other effect operations are controlled to enable execution of the jackpot end effect corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state. Thereafter, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S161 of FIG. 12 as the start opening winning effect determination process. In the start opening winning effect processing shown in FIG. 13, the effect controlling CPU 120 first produces an effect control command (start opening winning designation command, winning determination result command, number of reserved memories transmitted from the main board 11 when starting opening winning. It is determined whether or not a notification command or the like has been received (step S301). The presence / absence of command reception at the time of the start winning is determined, for example, by each command of the start opening winning designation command, the winning determination result command, or the pending storage number notification command in the first start winning command buffer or the second start winning command buffer. What is necessary is just to determine by confirming whether it is newly stored.

  If no command is received in step S301 (step S301; No), the start opening winning effect determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when a command is received (step S301; Yes), a winning determination result corresponding to the received winning determination result command or the like is specified (step S302). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a winning determination limit is specified (step S303). If it is determined that the determination at the time of winning is not being restricted (step S303; No), data for determination for determining a prefetch notice effect according to the current effect mode is selected (step S304). In the ROM 121, for example, determination data for determining the pre-reading notice effect may be stored in advance corresponding to the effect mode A and the effect mode B.

  After the process of step S304 is executed, the presence / absence of an effect as to whether or not to execute a prize-winning effect as a pre-reading notice effect and the effect type when executed are determined (step S305). The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for effect determination at the time of winning updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and refers to the determination data selected in step S304. What is necessary is just to determine the presence or absence and type of the winning effect. In the process of step S305, at least a part of the winning effect that can be determined differs depending on whether the mode is the mode A or the mode B. For example, with regard to “no effect” that does not execute the effect at the time of winning, “special design” that derives a special decorative pattern that is not used in normal variable display, and “background change” that changes the display of the background image, It can be determined in any of the effect modes B. On the other hand, the “hold display change” that changes the display mode of the hold display can be determined in the case of the effect mode A, but cannot be determined in the case of the effect mode B. Therefore, in the effect mode B, a restriction is provided so that the hold display change effect is not executed. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the determination result of this process is “no effect” (step S306).

  If it is determined in step S306 that the determination result is other than “no effect” (step S306; No), it is determined whether the determination result in step S305 is “pending display change” (step S307). ). When it is determined that the change is “hold display change” (step S307; Yes), the hold display change pattern is determined (step S308). As for the hold display change pattern, it is only necessary to prepare a plurality of patterns in advance in accordance with the display mode after the change when the display mode of the hold display is changed. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the hold display change pattern updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and stores the hold display change pattern determination table stored in the ROM 121 in advance. Referring to the hold display change pattern may be determined. Thereafter, the hold display change effect information is stored (step S309). The hold display change effect information indicates a determination result of the hold display change pattern and is stored in association with a hold display number corresponding to a new start win in the first start win command buffer or the second start win command buffer. You can do so.

  If it is determined in step S307 that it is not “pending display change” (step S307; No), it is determined whether or not the determination result in step S305 is “special symbol” (step S310). If it is determined that the symbol is “special symbol” (step S310; Yes), special symbol effect information is stored (step S311). The special symbol effect information indicates that it is possible to specify that an effect at the time of winning for deriving a special decorative symbol is executed. In the first start winning command buffer or the second starting winning command buffer, the special symbol effect information is determined according to It may be stored in association with the hold display number.

  If it is determined in step S310 that it is not a “special symbol” (step S310; No), background change effect information is stored in correspondence with the determination result in step S305 being “background change” ( Step S312). The background change effect information indicates that it is possible to specify that the effect at the time of winning that changes the display of the background image is executed, and in response to a new start winning in the first start winning command buffer or the second start winning command buffer It may be stored in association with the hold display number.

  If it is determined in step S303 that the winning determination is being restricted (step S303; Yes), if it is determined that “no effect” is determined in step S306 (step S306; Yes), or step S309. After performing any one of the processes of S311, S312, after performing the setting for updating the hold display at the time of starting winning (step S313), the start opening winning effect determining process is terminated. For example, when the first special figure holding memory number increases by 1 because the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening, the first holding display on the first holding display unit 5HR is increased by one. Add a new hold display. On the other hand, when the second special figure holding memory number increases by 1 because the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening, the second holding display on the second holding display portion 5HL is increased by one. Add a new hold display. The normal display mode in the first hold display or the second hold display may be a round solid white display. When the hold display change pattern is determined in step S308, the hold display display mode may be changed to a display mode different from the normal display mode. For example, it may be changed to any one of a round solid blue display, a green display, and a red display. Or you may change to the display which shows a specific character, a character, etc. Once the hold display is started in the normal display mode, the hold display change effect may be executed at a predetermined execution timing to change to a display mode different from the normal display mode.

  FIG. 14 shows an example of determining a winning effect as a pre-reading notice effect. In step S305 shown in FIG. 13, for example, the winning effect is determined at a determination ratio corresponding to the effect mode and winning determination result as shown in FIG. The winning determination result is specified according to a winning determination result command received from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 in step S302 of FIG. In other words, the winning effect can be determined based on the determination result as to whether or not the game is controlled to the jackpot gaming state before determining whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state. In this determination example, in the case of the effect mode A, any one of “no effect”, “hold display change”, “special symbol”, “background change”, and “mission setting” is determined. In the case of the production mode B, any one of “No production”, “Special symbol”, “Background change”, and “Mission setting” is decided, and “Pending display change” is not decided. In the case of the effect mode B, a restriction is provided so that the winning effect that changes the display mode of the hold display is not executed.

  In the example of determination shown in FIG. 14, the presence / absence of a winning effect and the determination rate of the type differ depending on the winning determination result. For example, in the case of the production mode A, the determination ratio of “no production” is the lowest at 25/100 when the determination result at the time of winning is “big hit”, and is 50 when “super reach confirmation at the time of loss”. / 100, 75/100 in the case of “reach determination in case of loss”, and 95/100 in the case of “general in case of loss”. In this way, when the winning determination result is “big hit”, the determination ratio of “no production” is the lowest, and “reach determination when lost”, “reach determination when lost”, “general when lost” In turn, the determination ratio of “no effect” increases. Even in the production mode B, the magnitude relationship of these determination ratios does not change. Therefore, when the winning effect, which is a pre-reading notice effect, is executed, the ratio of the variable display result to be a “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) and the reach effect in the super reach are executed compared to when the effect is not executed. And the ratio at which the variable display state of the decorative design is in the reach state.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 in FIG. 12 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 15, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a final stop symbol or the like to be a finalized symbol as a variable symbol display result (step S321). The final stop symbol is determined based on variable display contents such as a variation pattern indicated by a variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and a variable display result indicated by a variable display result notification command. As an example, the variable display contents according to the combination of the fluctuation pattern and variable display result include “non-reach (loss)”, “reach (loss)”, “non-probability change (big hit)”, and “probability change (big hit)”. I just need it.

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

  When the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)”, the final stop symbol is determined to be different (mismatched) decorative symbols in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R. Is done. When the variable display content is “reach (losing)”, the final stop symbol is determined to be the same (matching) ornament symbol in the “left” and “right” ornament symbol display areas 5L and 5R. Is done. When the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, the final stop symbols are displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. Are determined to be the same (matching) decorative designs. At this time, depending on whether the variable display content is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, whether or not the promotion effect during the big hit is executed, etc. It is only necessary to determine which one of the decorative design (depicted decorative design) and the probability variation design (for example, the decorative design indicating an odd number) is the final decorative design. Further, when the variable display content is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, it may be determined whether or not to execute a probability change promotion effect such as a re-lottery effect or a jackpot promotion effect.

  Following the determination of the final stop symbol and the like in step S321, reach effect setting processing is executed (step S322). In the reach effect setting process, for example, when the reach effect of super reach is executed, the display content in the development effect is determined. The development effect is an effect of notifying that the reach production of the super reach is executed (the development of the reach) after the reach production of the normal reach is executed. In the period in which the development effect is executed, a movable effect by moving the movable effect device 173, a display effect by displaying various effect images on the display screen of the image display device 5, and the like are performed. In this embodiment, by executing the reach effect setting process, the content displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 during the period during which the development effect is executed is determined as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. Can do. When the reach production of super reach is executed, the ratio that the variable display result becomes “big hit” compared to the case where only the reach production of normal reach is executed and the reach production of super reach is not executed, etc. ) Becomes higher. Whether or not the jackpot gaming state is controlled can be informed according to whether or not the reach design of the super reach is executed and the definite decorative symbol of the jackpot combination is derived. Thus, the state in which the reach effect of super reach is executed can be an effect state for notifying whether or not the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. The development effect is an effect for notifying that the control state is controlled by executing the reach effect of the super reach as the predetermined state.

  Next, after the reach effect setting process is executed in step S322, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S323). The effect control pattern determined in step S323 only needs to include at least the special-fluctuation effect control pattern. The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, and during the period from the start of the special symbol variation in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived. It is composed of data indicating an effect aspect in a decorative display variable display operation, a reach effect, a re-lottery effect, and the like. The effect control pattern determined in step S323 may include a notice effect control pattern. The notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the effect form of the notice effect executed corresponding to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance.

  Following the determination of the effect control pattern in step S323, an initial value of the effect control process timer is set (step S324). The effect control process timer only needs to be provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122. The initial value of the effect control process timer may be determined in accordance with the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. Thereafter, a setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like is performed on the display screen of the image display device 5 (step S325). For example, the change in the decorative pattern is performed by sending a display control command designated by the display control data included in the special-figure fluctuation production control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S323 from the production control CPU 120 to the VDP of the display control unit 123 or the like. It is only necessary that transmission can be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the display screen of the image display device 5.

  Subsequent to step S325, update setting of the hold display at the start of variable display is performed (step S326). For example, when the number of the first special figure hold memory decreases by 1 in response to the start of the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A, the hold display number corresponds to “1” in the first hold display unit 5HR. The displayed part (the display part at the right end) is erased (digested), and the first reserved display in the display part corresponding to the other reserved display numbers “2” to “4” is moved (shifted) to the right one by one. Let In response to the start of the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B, when the second special figure holding memory number decreases by 1, the second holding display part 5HL displays the holding display number corresponding to “1”. The part (the display part at the left end) is deleted (digested), and the second reserved display in the display part corresponding to the other reserved display numbers “2” to “4” is moved (shifted) to the left one by one. Thereby, the hold display is shifted. In response to erasing (digesting) the display portion corresponding to the hold display number “1” in the first hold display portion 5HR or the second hold display portion 5HL, the active display portion AHA Active display using the same hold display image may be started. In the active display portion AHA, the display magnification of the hold display image may be increased more than the first hold display portion 5HR and the second hold display portion 5HL, and the hold display image having a larger display size may be displayed. Furthermore, after the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S327), the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S322 of FIG. 15 as reach effect setting processing. In the reach effect setting process shown in FIG. 16, first, based on the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command, it is determined whether or not the decorative symbol variable display state is “non-reach” that does not reach the reach state. (Step S521). If it is “non-reach” (step S521; Yes), the reach effect setting process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it is other than “non-reach” (step S521; No), it is determined whether or not a reach effect of super reach (SP reach) is executed according to the variation pattern (step S521). S522). When it is determined that the reach effect of the super reach is executed (step S522; Yes), the display content of the development effect is determined (step S523). As the display contents of the development effect, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the development effect display updated by the random number circuit 124 or the random counter for the effect is extracted, and the development effect display determination table prepared by storing in advance in the ROM 121 is prepared. This can be determined by referring to the table data.

  If it is determined in step S522 that the super-reach reach effect is not executed (step S522; No), after the determination in step S523, the reach effect is set according to the variation pattern (step S524). For example, detailed settings for reach production such as presence / absence of cut-in display, display color of characters as a message, and pattern in the production image may be performed in step S524. The setting of the reach effect may be performed by determining the effect control pattern in step S323 shown in FIG.

  FIG. 17A shows an example of determining display contents in the development effect. In the period during which the development effect is performed, the movable effect device 173 operates between the advance position and the retracted position, while the advance corresponding display and the return interlocking display are performed on the display screen of the image display device 5. The advance corresponding display as the first display is performed at a display position that does not overlap even when the movable effect device 173 moves to the advanced position. The return-linked display that is the second display is performed in association with the movable effect device 173 moving from the advanced position to the retracted position. In the advance display, an effect image for notifying one of “SP reach A”, “SP reach B”, and “SP reach C” is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. In the return-linked display, an effect image for notifying one of the “opportunity”, “winning machine”, and “extreme heat” is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. As described above, there are a plurality of types of display modes for the display mode for the advance display and the display mode for the return-linked display. In step S523 of FIG. 16, a combination of display contents (display mode) is determined for the advance corresponding display and the return interlocking display.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 17A, the display content of the advance display is determined corresponding to the variable display result and the variation pattern. The display content of the return interlocking display varies depending on the variable display result. When the variable display result is “losing”, the display content of the return-linked display has the highest percentage of “opportunity” decision, regardless of the display content of the advance display. The determination rate decreases in the order of “heat”. When the variable display result is “big hit”, the display content of the return interlocking display has the highest determination ratio of “extreme heat” regardless of the display content of the advance display. The decision rate decreases in the order of “opportunity”.

  FIG. 17B shows the jackpot expectation of the display content in the development effect. The big hit expectation shown in FIG. 17B is set to be different depending on the combination of the display content of the advance display and the display content of the return interlocking display. In this embodiment, among the reach results of super reach such as SP reach A, SP reach B, and SP reach C, the reach effect of SP reach B is executed more than when the reach effect of SP reach A is executed. In the case of the hit, the expectation degree of the big hit is higher, and the expectation degree of the big hit is higher when the reach effect of the SP reach C is executed than when the reach effect of the SP reach B is executed. Therefore, if attention is paid only to the display contents of the display corresponding to the advance, the big hit expectation degree of “SP reach A” is the lowest, and the big hit expectation degree becomes higher in the order of “SP reach B” and “SP reach C”. However, the display content of the return interlocking display is determined at a determination ratio according to the variable display result as shown in FIG. Thereby, the big hit expectation degree when combined with the display content of the advance corresponding display can be changed variously.

  For example, when the display content of the advance display is “SP reach A” and the display content of the return interlocking display is “opportunity”, the display content of the advance display is “SP reach B” or “SP reach C”. And the expected value of jackpot is lower than when the display content of the return interlocking display is “opportunity”. On the other hand, even if the display content of the advance display is “SP reach A”, if the display content of the return interlocking display is “winning machine”, the content of the advance display is “SP reach B” or “SP reach”. The big hit reliability is higher than when the display content of the return interlocking display is “Opportunity”. Even if the display content of the advance display is “SP reach A”, if the display content of the return interlocking display is “extreme heat”, the content of the advance display is “SP reach B” or “SP reach C”. And the expected value of the big hit is higher than when the display content of the return interlocking display is “opportunity” or “winning machine”. In this way, the ratio of the variable display result to “big hit” and the control state to the big hit gaming state as an advantageous state (expected expectation of big hit) depends on the combination of the display content of the advance display and the display content of the return interlocking display. It will be different.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S172 of FIG. 12 as the variable display effect process. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the timer value of the effect control process timer ( Step S341). For example, every time the variable display effect process is executed in the effect control process, the timer value of the effect control process timer is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted). In step S341, it may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed, for example, when an end code is read from the effect control pattern corresponding to the updated effect control process timer value.

  If it is determined in step S341 that the variable display time has not elapsed (step S341; No), it is determined whether or not an effect mode change condition is satisfied (step S342). The production mode change condition may be determined in advance as a condition for changing the production mode A and the production mode B. For example, the effect mode changing condition may be established based on the detection of the tilting operation with respect to the operating rod of the stick controller 31A. Alternatively, the effect mode change condition may be established based on the date and time. Alternatively, whether or not the production mode change condition is satisfied is determined at a different rate depending on whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”, or at a different rate depending on the variation pattern. Also good.

  If it is determined in step S342 that the effect mode change condition is satisfied (step S342; Yes), control for executing the mode transition effect is performed (step S343). For example, various commands created based on the setting of a mode transition effect control pattern prepared in advance are transmitted to the display device 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, the movable device drive section 16 via the drive relay board 17, and the like. To be transmitted. Thereby, the effect image is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, the sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on, blinked, or turned off. It is sufficient that the mode transition effect can be executed by using various effect devices by operating the movable effect device 173 or by combining some or all of them.

  When it is determined in step S342 that the effect mode change condition is not satisfied (step S342; No), after performing the control in step S343, it is a notice effect period for executing the notice effect. Is determined (step S344). The notice effect period may be determined in advance, for example, in the notice effect control pattern determined corresponding to the notice pattern. When it is determined that it is the notice effect period (step S344; Yes), control for executing the notice effect is performed (step S345). For example, various commands created based on the setting of the notice effect control pattern are transmitted to the movable device driving unit 16 via the display control unit 123, the audio control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the drive relay board 17. . Thereby, the effect image is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5, the sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are turned on, blinked, or turned off. It is sufficient that the notice effect can be executed by using various effect devices by operating the movable effect device 173 or by combining some or all of them.

  When it is determined in step S344 that it is not the notice effect period (step S344; No), after performing the control in step S345, it is determined whether or not it is the reach effect period for executing the reach effect. (Step S346). The reach production period may be determined in advance, for example, in a special figure fluctuation production control pattern determined corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. If it is determined that it is the reach production period (step S346; Yes), it is determined whether it is the movable member advance period (step S347). The movable member advancing period is a period for performing various effects by moving the movable effect device 173 from the retracted position to the advanced position. It only has to be. When it is determined that it is the movable member advance period (step S347; Yes), control for executing the advance effect is performed (step S348). The advancement effect includes at least a part of the development effect (the first half), and starts the advancement display at a predetermined start timing of the advancement display. The first half of the development effect only needs to include an operation effect in which the movable effect device 173 moves from the retracted position toward the advanced position.

  If it is determined in step S347 that it is not the movable member advance period (step S347; No), it is determined whether it is the movable member return period (step S349). The movable member return period is a period in which the movable effect device 173 is moved (returned) from the advanced position to the retracted position, and an effect related to the return is performed. The control pattern may be determined in advance. When it is determined that it is the movable member return period (step S349; Yes), control for executing the return effect is performed (step S350). The return effect includes a part (second half part) of the development effect that is not included in the advance effect, and starts the return-linked display at a predetermined start timing of the return-linked display. The second half of the development effect may include an operation effect in which the movable effect device 173 moves (returns) from the advanced position to the retracted position.

  When it is determined in step S349 that it is not the movable member return period (step S349; No), or after performing any of the controls in steps S348 and S350, the others required for executing the reach effect Is controlled (step S351). In the control in step S351, for example, after the variable display state of the decorative design is set to the reach state on the display screen of the image display device 5, the display mode of the decorative design is changed in accordance with the case where the reach effect of super reach is executed ( For example, control for reducing display or enlarged display), control for changing the display of the effect image on the display screen in accordance with the progress of the reach effect, control for changing the sound output by the speakers 8L and 8R according to the progress of the reach effect, game effect It is only necessary to include at least a part of the control for turning on, blinking, or turning off the light emitters such as the lamp 9 and the decorative LED in accordance with the progress of the reach effect. After performing one of the controls in steps S348 and S350, for example, control for executing reach effect excluding the effect at the time of advancement and the effect at the time of return, such as display control of the background image and output control of BGM, is performed. You can do it. In addition, after performing any of the control in steps S348 and S350, the control in step S352 may be performed without performing the control in step S351.

  If it is determined in step S346 that it is not the reach production period (step S346; No), or after the control in step S351, for example, based on the settings in the production control pattern determined corresponding to the variation pattern Then, after performing other control required for executing the effect during the variable display including the variable display operation of the decorative design (step S352), the variable display effect process is terminated.

  Next, when it is determined in step S341 that the variable display time has elapsed (step S341; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S353). . At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S353; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to successfully receive the symbol confirmation command. You may make it do.

  When a symbol confirmation command is received in step S353 (step S353; Yes), for example, in a variable display of decorative symbols such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP of the display control unit 123, for example. Control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) that is the display result is performed (step S354). Subsequently, a predetermined fixed time is set as the hit start designation command reception waiting time (step S355). Furthermore, after the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the waiting process per special figure (step S356), the effect process during variable display is ended.

  Hereinafter, an example of specific control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, after a game ball driven into the game area passes through (enters) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, a start winning such as the first starting winning or the second starting winning occurs. Based on the establishment of the start condition that permits the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, the variable symbol special symbol display is started in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. The On the display screen of the image display device 5, variable display of decorative symbols is performed in synchronization with variable display of special symbols.

  When the first start condition is established based on the occurrence of the first start winning due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first start winning opening, the first special figure holding memory is executed by steps S203 and S207 shown in FIG. The number is incremented by one. When the second start condition is established based on the occurrence of the second start winning due to the game ball passing (entering) the second start winning opening, the second special figure holding memory is stored in steps S206 and S207 shown in FIG. The number is incremented by one. At this time, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted in step S209. In step S212, a winning random number determination process as shown in FIG. 5 is executed to determine variable display contents such as whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. Is received from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  In step S301 shown in FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not an effect control command transmitted at the time of starting winning including the winning determination result command has been received. If it is determined that a command has been received, the presence or type of a winning effect that is a pre-reading notice effect is determined in step S305 based on the winning determination result specified in step S302. At this time, as shown in FIG. 14, for example, when the production mode is A, when “pending display change” is determined as the type of effect at the time of winning, a holding display change pattern is determined in step S308. In step S309, the hold display change effect information indicating the hold display change pattern determined in this way is stored in association with the hold display number in the first start winning command buffer or the second start winning command buffer. And by the setting of step S313, the hold display corresponding to the variable display used as a notice object is performed in the 1st hold display part 5HR and the 2nd hold display part 5HL.

  When the special display game or the variable display of the decorative symbols is started based on the establishment of the start condition, a variation pattern setting process as shown in FIG. 9A is executed in step S111 shown in FIG. A variation pattern designation command that determines any one of the variation patterns and indicates the determined variation pattern is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 15, in step S321, a final stop symbol or the like based on the fluctuation pattern indicated in the fluctuation pattern designation command is determined, and then in step S322, the reach effect setting process is shown in FIG. Processing as shown is executed. In the reach effect setting process, when it is determined in step S522 that a super reach (SP reach) reach effect is to be executed, the display content in the development effect is determined in step S523. The development effect is executed by the control in steps S348 and S350 in the variable display effect processing shown in FIG. 18, and after the reach reach effect of normal reach is executed, the reach effect of super reach is executed (reach development). Inform.

  FIG. 19 shows the execution timing and execution period of the development effect as an example. Corresponding to the variation pattern accompanied by the reach of super reach, the special symbol or decorative symbol variable display (all symbol variation) is started, and then the decorative symbol variable display state becomes the reach state. Subsequently, the reach production of the normal reach is executed, and when the timing T01 is reached, the execution of the development production is started. When the execution of the development effect is started, first, the movable member advance period is entered, and the advance effect is executed under the control of step S348 shown in FIG. The advance effect includes an operation effect in which the movable effect device 173 moves from the retracted position toward the advanced position. In the movable member advance period, the advance response display is started when the advance response display start timing comes. The start timing of the advance display may be set, for example, to a timing at which the movable effect device 173 starts moving from the retracted position toward the advanced position, or the movable effect device 173 is moving from the retracted position toward the advanced position. Or may be set at a timing after the movable effect device 173 reaches the advanced position. As described above, when the execution of the development effect is started, the movable member advancement period starts first, and the advancement display is started while the effect by the movement of the movable effect device 173 is executed.

  When the movable member advance period ends during execution of the development effect, the movable member return period follows, and the return effect is executed under the control of step S350 shown in FIG. The return effect includes an operation effect in which the movable effect device 173 moves (returns) from the advanced position to the retracted position. In the movable member return period, when the return interlocking display start timing comes, the return interlock display is started. The start timing of the return interlocking display may be set to a timing at which the movable effect device 173 starts moving from the advance position to the retreat position, for example. Accordingly, the return interlocking display starts when the movable effect device 173 starts moving from the advanced position to the retracted position. The start timing of the return interlocking display is an arbitrary timing that allows the player to recognize the interlocking between the display of the effect image on the display screen of the image display device and the operation of the movable effect device 173 returning from the advanced position to the retracted position. It may be started at the timing. For example, the return interlocking display may be started when the movable effect device 173 is moving from the advanced position toward the retracted position, or when the movable effect device 173 moved from the advanced position returns to the retracted position. May be. The position where the return interlocking display is performed on the display screen is set so that at least a part of the position of the display screen overlapped with the movable effect device 173 is included when the movable effect device 173 is moved to the advanced position. It only has to be done. Thus, after the execution of the development effect is started, when the movable member advancing period ends, a movable member return period follows, and the movable effect device 173 returns to the retracted position, while a return interlocking display related to the return is displayed. Be started.

  The advance corresponding display may be continuously displayed even when the movable member return period ends after the movable member advance period ends. Then, the return interlocking display is started in the movable member return period, and the advance corresponding display and the return interlocking display can be performed in the overlapping period. Accordingly, the display effect included in the development effect can be executed by combining the advance corresponding display and the return interlocking display.

  FIG. 20 shows an execution example of the development effect. In this execution example, first, as shown in FIG. 20A, the variable display state of the decorative symbols becomes the reach state, and the reach effect of normal reach is executed. At this time, the movable effect device 173 is in the retracted position (first position) as the origin position. Subsequently, when the timing T01 shown in FIG. 19 is reached, the execution of the development effect is started and the movable member advance period starts, and the movable effect device 173 moves from the retracted position toward the advanced position as shown in FIG. Move. Thereby, for example, as shown in FIG. 20C, the movable effect device 173 moves to the advanced position (second position). In response to the movement of the movable effect device 173 to the advance position during the advance period of the movable member, the advance correspondence display is performed. In the case shown in FIG. 20C, the display content of the advance corresponding display is “SP reach A”. The advance corresponding display is performed at a position that does not overlap with the movable effect device 173 on the display screen of the image display device 5 when the movable effect device 173 moves to the advance position.

  After the advance corresponding display shown in FIG. 20C is performed, when the movable member return period is reached at the timing T02 shown in FIG. 19, the movable effect device 173 moves to the advanced position as shown in FIG. Starts moving (returning) toward the retracted position. In association with the return of the movable effect device 173 from the advanced position to the retracted position during the movable member return period, a return interlocking display is performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 20E, an effect image showing a message of “opportunity” from both the left and right sides of the display screen in the image display device 5 even while the movable effect device 173 is returning from the advanced position to the retracted position. Is displayed. Such return-linked display may be started when the movable effect device 173 starts moving from the advanced position to the retracted position. When the movable effect device 173 moves (returns) to the retracted position following the display as shown in FIG. 20D, as shown in FIG. Become. The effect image in the return interlocking display is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 so as to include at least a position overlapping with the movable effect device 173 that has been moved to the advance position as shown in FIG. . In FIG. 20F, the effect image indicating the “opportunity” message is displayed at a position that does not overlap with the movable effect device 173 in addition to a position that overlaps the movable effect device 173 that has advanced to the advance position. Has been. Note that the return-linked display may be performed only at a position overlapping with the movable effect device 173 in the state of moving to the advance position.

  The return interlocking display is not performed during the period in which the movable effect device 173 is stopped at the advanced position, and is only started when the movable effect device 173 starts moving from the advanced position to the retracted position. Good. Thus, the return interlocking display performed in association with the movement of the movable effect device 173 from the advanced position to the retracted position is a display that has become difficult to visually recognize because the movable effect device 173 is in the advanced position. This is different from that in which the movable effect device 173 is made visible by moving to the retracted position. Thereby, since the player can clearly recognize that the operation of the movable effect device 173 and the return interlocking display are performed in conjunction with each other, the impression of the return interlocking display can be enhanced and the game entertainment can be improved.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 20 (F), in the period when the return interlocking display is performed, the advance correspondence display is also continuously performed. Therefore, the display content “SP” is displayed by the combination of the advance correspondence display and the return interlock display. It is possible to execute the development effect for informing the message “reach A” and “opportunity”. The return interlocking display is performed in association with the movement effect device 173 moving from the advance position to the retracted position after the advance corresponding display is started. That is, the start timing of the return interlocking display is set to be later than the start timing of the advance corresponding display. The jackpot expectation varies depending on the combination of the display content of the advance display and the display content of the return-linked display. As a result, the player who recognizes the display content of the advance display will pay attention to the display content of the return-linked display that starts later than the advance display, so that the degree of attention to the display content in the development effect is increased, and the game Interest can be improved.

  When the movable effect device 173 moves (returns) from the advance position to the retracted position, only a simple display such as a background image may be performed on the portion of the display screen that has overlapped with the movable effect device 173 until then. is there. As a result, the player is given a feeling of lack of display effects and a feeling of emptiness, which may make it difficult to improve the gaming interest. Therefore, by performing return-linked display and displaying the effect image on the display screen including the position overlapped with the movable effect device 173 in the state where it has moved to the advance position, it is possible to prevent the display effect from missing or empty. Thus, it is possible to improve the gaming interest.

  In the execution example of the development effect shown in FIG. 20, the retracted position that is the origin position is the first position, and the advance position overlapping the front side of the display screen in the image walking display device 5 is the second position. Has been described as being movable between the first position and the second position. On the other hand, the first position may be set to a position that does not overlap the display screen in the image display device 5 as a retracted position different from the origin position. For example, the movable effect device 173 can move to a specific position that does not overlap with the front side of the display screen in the image display device 5 in addition to the retreat position that is the origin position, and can move to the specific position and the advance position. It may be good. In the configuration shown in FIG. 20, the movable effect device 173 moves from the origin position below the display screen to the advance position overlapping the front side of the display screen, as shown in FIGS. Move toward a specific position provided outside the left side which is the left edge of the display screen, or toward a specific position provided outside the right side which is the right edge of the display screen. Also good. In this case, the specific position that does not overlap with the front side of the display screen is the first position, the advance position is the second position, and the return-linked display is related to the movement of the movable effect device 173 from the advance position to the specific position. A similar display may be performed.

  The movable effect device 173 may be movable to a first advance position and a second advance position overlapping the front side of the display screen in the image display device 5, and the movable effect device 173 in a state of moving to the second advance position. Display similar to the advance corresponding display at the position of the display screen that does not overlap with the display, and the display similar to the return interlocking display in connection with the movement effect device 173 moving from the second advanced position to the first advanced position. May be performed. In this case, the first advance position is the first position, the second advance position is the second position, and both the first position and the second position are included in the advance position overlapping the front side of the display screen. Is set. That is, when the movable effect device 173 moves in the overlapping range on the front side of the display screen, the specific effect image is displayed in association with the movement of the movable effect device 173 at least at the position of the display screen that is visible by the movement. You may be made to do.

  In FIG. 20E, as the return-linked display, the effect image indicating the “opportunity” message is moved and displayed from the left end and the right end of the display screen and overlaps with the movable effect device 173 in the state of moving to the advance position. It is displayed on the display screen including the position. On the other hand, in the return-linked display, the effect image may be displayed on the display screen by display processing different from the effect image moving display. For example, a period during which an effect image that is a display target of the return-linked display, such as an effect image showing a “opportunity” message as shown in FIG. 20F, moves the movable effect device 173 from the advanced position to the retracted position. Display processing that causes fade-in display may be performed in the overlapping period. Alternatively, in the period when the effect image that is the display target of the return interlocking display overlaps the period during which the movable effect device 173 is moved from the advanced position to the retracted position, the display magnification (low magnification) that is difficult to visually recognize is displayed from FIG. Display processing may be performed so that the display is gradually enlarged to a display magnification (high magnification) comparable to that of the effect image indicating the “opportunity” message as shown in FIG. In other words, the return-linked display gives an impression related to the movement of the movable effect device 173 by changing the display mode in at least a part of the period during which the movable effect device 173 moves from the second position to the first position. Any display can be used.

  In the execution example of the development effect shown in FIG. 20, after the advance corresponding display as shown in FIG. 20C is started, until the return interlocking display as shown in FIG. The display mode of the display is not changed. On the other hand, the display mode of the advance corresponding display may be changeable as the display time elapses. For example, in the movable member advance period from timing T01 to timing T02 shown in FIG. 19, the advance display is performed in the first display mode, whereas in the movable member return period after timing T02, the first display mode is displayed. The advance corresponding display may be performed in a second display mode different from the above. In the advance corresponding display shown in FIG. 20C and FIG. 20D, the display color of the effect image indicating the message “SP reach A” is red, while FIG. 20E and FIG. In the advance display, the display color of the effect image may be a gradation display from red to blue. Alternatively, in the advance corresponding display shown in FIGS. 20 (E) and 20 (F), for example, an effect image giving a flame decoration may be displayed around the effect image indicating the message “SP reach A”. . In such a case, the advance corresponding display may suggest different jackpot expectations depending on a plurality of types of display modes. As an example, when an effect image indicating the message “SP reach A” is displayed as the advance corresponding display, when the display color is red than when the display color is white, the big hit expectation is high. You may suggest. The message “SP reach A” in the advance display is related to the return-linked display after the effect image showing the message “SP reach A” as the advance display is started in the white display color. The display color of the effect image that indicates may be changed from white to red. In this example, while the meaning content notified by the message “SP reach A” in the advance correspondence display does not change, the display color changes from white to red, so that the jackpot expectation suggested by the display manner of the advance correspondence display Has changed. As another example, the message “SP reach A” in the advance display is related to the return-linked display being performed after the display of the effect image showing the message “SP reach A” as the advance display is started. An effect image indicating “SP reach B” may be changed to an effect image indicating “SP reach B” message. In this example, by changing the meaning content notified by the message “SP reach A” in the advance correspondence display to the meaning content notified by the message “SP reach B”, the jackpot suggested by the display manner of the advance correspondence display Expectation has changed. In this way, the display mode of the advance corresponding display that is already displayed may be changed in connection with the return-linked display being performed after the advance corresponding display is started.

  Further, when the return interlocking display is performed, the display content of the advance corresponding display may be deleted. For example, in the movable member advance period from timing T01 to timing T02 shown in FIG. 19, the first half part of the message prepared in advance is displayed as the advance corresponding display. Subsequently, in the movable member return period after the timing T02, etc., the first half of the message that is displayed for advancement may be deleted, and then the second half of the message may be displayed as the return interlocking display. In this way, by combining and displaying the first half part and the second half part of the message in a continuous manner, an effect by a combination of the advance corresponding display and the return interlocking display may be executed.

  The display content in the development effect is determined at a determination ratio according to the variable display result as shown in FIG. 17A in step S523 of the reach effect setting process shown in FIG. Note that the determination ratio is not limited to that shown in FIG. 17A, and it is only necessary to be able to be determined at an arbitrary ratio with different jackpot expectations depending on the combination of the display content of the advance display and the display content of the return interlocking display. . For example, depending on the display content of the return interlocking display, the level relationship of the jackpot expectation degree corresponding to the display content of the advance display may be changed. More specifically, when the display content of the return interlocking display is “opportunity”, the expectation of jackpot is the lowest when the display content of the advance display is “SP reach A”, and “SP reach B”, “ The big hit expectation degree becomes higher in the order of “SP reach C”. On the other hand, when the display content of the return interlocking display is “winning machine”, the expectation of jackpot is lowest when the display content of the advance display is “SP reach C”, and “SP reach B”, “SP The determination ratio may be set so that the expectation degree of jackpot increases in the order of “reach A”.

  In the display content in the development effect as shown in FIG. 17A, the display content of the advance display and the display content of the return interlocking display can be notified of messages having independent meanings. . In the development effect, the player can recognize that the expected degree of jackpot differs depending on the combination of the display content of the advance display and the display content of the return-linked display. On the other hand, the display content of the advance display and the display content of the return-linked display may be combined so that a message having a specific meaning can be notified for the first time. For example, in the advance display, only the upper half of the effect images indicating any of “SP reach A”, “SP reach B”, and “SP reach C” is displayed, and the remaining lower half is displayed by the return interlocking display. It may be displayed. In this case, the player can determine which one is “SP reach A”, “SP reach B”, or “SP reach C” by combining the display content of the advance display and the display content of the return interlocking display. It is only necessary to set the display contents in the development effect so that can be recognized. In such a case, the display mode of the advance corresponding display that is already displayed may be changed in connection with the return-linked display being performed after the advance corresponding display is started. As an example, a message “SP reach A” is displayed in association with a return-linked display after an effect image showing the message “SP reach A” in the advance display is displayed only in the upper half in the white display color. The display image of the upper half may be changed and the lower half of the effect image may be newly displayed so that the entire effect image showing “” is displayed in a red display color. In this example, while the meaning content of the message “SP reach A”, which is partially notified by the advance display, does not change, the display color changes from white to red, which is suggested by the display form of the advance display. The big hit expectation may change. As another example, the message “SP reach B” is shown in connection with the return-linked display being performed after only the upper half of the effect image showing the message “SP reach A” is displayed on the advance display. The effect image in the upper half may be changed so that the entire effect image is displayed, and the effect image in the lower half may be newly displayed. In this example, by changing the meaning content of the message “SP reach A”, which is partially notified by the advance correspondence display, to the meaning content of the message “SP reach B”, it is suggested by the display manner of the advance correspondence display. Big hit expectations are changing. That is, when the display mode of the advance corresponding display is changed, a message having a specific meaning may be notified by combining the changed advance corresponding display and the return interlocking display.

  The display contents of the advance display and the return interlocking display are not limited to those which are effect images capable of informing a message by characters, and any effect image that allows the player to recognize that the degree of big hit expectation is different is displayed. Anything is acceptable. For example, the display content of the return interlocking display is changed to the effect image for informing the message “Opportunity”, “Winning Machine”, “Intense Heat”, and the number of stars displayed is 1 star, 2 stars, 3 stars. It is also possible to display effect images that have been varied so that The present invention is not limited to displaying three types of effect images, and may be capable of displaying more types of effect images, for example, one from one star to five stars. Alternatively, the advance corresponding display may display a predetermined upper body of the character, and the return-linked display may display the lower body of the character.

  The return interlocking display is not limited to the display performed separately from the advance corresponding display, and may be performed by changing at least a part of the display included in the advance corresponding display. For example, the display content of the advance corresponding display may include a display of a specific image in which the display content of the return-linked display is reduced and displayed in a display form that is difficult or impossible for the player to visually recognize. In this case, when the start timing of the return interlocking display is reached, the display process of the enlarged display of the specific image is performed so that the player can recognize the display contents of the return interlocking display. Good.

  In the display contents in the development effect as shown in FIG. 17A, a plurality of types of display contents such as “SP reach A”, “SP reach B”, and “SP reach C” are prepared as the display contents of the advance display. Has been. On the other hand, the display content of the advance corresponding display may be prepared with only a single type of display content such as “SP reach” only. In this case, the advance corresponding display does not make the jackpot expectation level recognizable, and the player can recognize that the jackpot expectation level differs depending on the display content of the return-linked display.

  Display effects according to the position and movement of the movable effect device 173, such as the advance display and the return-linked display, are performed in the development effect informing that the reach effect of the super reach is executed after the reach effect of the normal reach is executed. It is not limited to what is displayed, and what is necessary is just to be performed in the arbitrary production | generation which alert | reports that it is controlled by the specific game state and production | presentation state according to the progress of the game and production | production in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, as the mode transition effect executed by the control in step S343 in the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 18, the movable effect device 173 can be moved between the retracted position and the advanced position, and the position of the movable effect device 173 Depending on the movement, advance display or return-linked display may be performed. In the production mode A and the production mode B shown in FIG. 14, in the case of the production mode B, it is possible to determine the “pending display change” prize-winning production that changes the display mode of the hold display in the production mode A. It is not determined as an effect at the time of winning the “hold display change” that changes the display mode of the hold display. In this case, it is notified that the mode transition effect in the case of changing from the effect mode B to the effect mode A is the effect mode A in which it is possible to give a notice that it will be controlled to the big hit gaming state by the effect at the time of winning the “hold display change”. It becomes the production to do. As such a mode transition effect, it may be simply notified that the effect mode B is shifted to the effect mode A by a combination of the advance display and the return interlocking display. Or you may alert | report that there exists a possibility of changing to the production mode A from the production mode B at a different ratio according to the combination of the display content of the advance corresponding display and the display content of the return interlocking display. In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 18, in the effect mode B, the mode transition effect is executed at a different rate depending on whether or not the effect mode change condition is satisfied in step S <b> 342. Also good. When the effect mode change condition is satisfied, the mode transition effect may be executed at a higher rate than when the effect mode change condition is not satisfied. The display content of the advance display or the display content of the return-linked display may be determined at different rates depending on whether or not the effect mode change condition is satisfied.

  As the advance notice effect executed by the control in step S345 in the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 18, the movable effect device 173 can be moved between the retracted position and the advanced position, and according to the position and movement of the movable effect device 173. Thus, advance display or return-linked display may be performed. The notice effect produced by the control in step S345 may include a prize effect determined in step S305 of the start opening prize effect determination process shown in FIG. In other words, as a winning effect as a pre-reading notice effect, the movable effect device 173 can be moved between the retracted position and the advanced position, and an advance response display or a return-linked display is displayed according to the position or movement of the movable effect device 173. It may be performed. In this case, the display content of the advance corresponding display or the display content of the return interlocking display may be determined at a different rate according to the winning determination result. In other words, the display content of the advance display or the display content of the return interlocking display is determined based on the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state before determining whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state. be able to. Then, according to the combination of the display content of the advance display and the display content of the return interlocking display, the ratio (the jackpot expectation) that is controlled to the jackpot gaming state based on the variable display subject to the advance notice of the pre-reading notice effect Can be different.

  Instead of the movable movable member for production such as the movable production device 173, the specific production image that can be displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5 is based on the production image showing the advance display or the return-linked display. Also, it may be possible to arrange them at overlapping positions on the front side. For example, using a Z value setting table that assigns Z values to a plurality of display layers, different priorities may be used when displaying effect images rendered on each display layer. Then, when the hidden image is displayed on a part of the display screen, the same display as the advance corresponding display is performed at a position that does not overlap the hidden image, and the hidden image is moved or displayed (fade out display). Relatedly, display similar to the return-linked display may be performed. For example, the VDP of the display control unit 123 may determine the priority by performing a comparison operation of preset Z values corresponding to a plurality of image data. Then, the image data of the effect image having a small Z value is written in the frame buffer in preference to the image data of the effect image having a large Z value. As a result, the effect image drawn on the display layer assigned with a small value as the Z value has a higher priority than the effect image drawn on the display layer assigned with a large value as the Z value. Can be placed on the side. The Z value is set so that the hidden image display layer is arranged in front of the general image display layer as viewed from the player. Thereby, the concealment image should just be arrange | positioned in the position which overlaps the front side rather than the effect image for performing other displays.

  A transparent light guide member having light transmittance is provided in front of a part or all of the display screen of the image display device 5, a light emitting member is provided in the vicinity of the transparent light guide member, and the light emitting member is changed to the transparent light guide member. An effect of displaying a predetermined pattern or the like may be executed by reflecting the introduced light by a reflection portion formed in advance. Then, instead of making the movable movable member for rendering such as the movable rendering device 173 movable, a light emitting effect by the transparent light guide member, the light emitting member, and the reflecting portion may be executed. By executing such a light emission effect, when a part of the display screen in the image display device 5 becomes invisible or difficult to see, it is the same as the advance display at a position that does not overlap with the execution position of the light emission effect. The display similar to the return-linked display may be performed in association with the end of the light emission effect.

  A liquid crystal film having a blind function may be provided in front of a part or all of the display screen of the image display device 5, and an effect may be executed by enabling or disabling the blind function. When the blind function is activated, the display on the display screen of the image display device 5 provided on the rear side of the liquid crystal film becomes invisible or difficult to view. When an effect by enabling such a blind function is executed, at least a part of the display screen in the image display device 5 is shielded. Then, instead of enabling the movable movable member for production such as the movable production device 173 to move, when the blind function is activated and a part of the display screen is shielded, it advances at a position that does not overlap with the shielding part. The display similar to the corresponding display may be performed, and the display similar to the return-linked display may be performed in association with invalidating the blind function and removing the shielding.

  As the effect movable member, the movable effect device 173 and the movable effect device 175 shown in FIG. 21A or the like may be used instead of the movable effect device 173 shown in FIG. . The movable effect device 173 shown in FIG. 21A and the like rises diagonally to the right from the retreat position, stops at the advance position overlapping the front side of the display screen of the image display device 5, and then retreats again. Perform the action production to return to. After the movable effect device 173 shown in FIG. 21A or the like has moved to the advanced position, an operation effect that is divided into a plurality of motion effects is performed. The movable effect device 175 performs an operation effect that descends from the retracted position, stops at the advanced position overlapping the front side of the display screen of the image display device 5, and then returns to the retracted position again. The movable effect device 173 and the movable effect device 175 shown in FIG. 21A and the like may perform an operation effect of returning to the retracted position again after stopping halfway without moving from the retracted position to the advanced position. The movable effect device 173 and the movable effect device 175 shown in FIG. 21 (A) and the like selectively execute a strong action effect that repeats a moving action intensely and a weak action effect that is slower in operation than the strong action effect. It may be done.

  Corresponding to such a configuration, the movable device drive unit 16 shown in FIG. 2 includes origin sensors 171A to 171D that detect the origin positions of the movable effect device 173 and the movable effect measure 175, the movable effect device 173, and the movable effect. Actuators 172A to 172D that drive the device 175 are connected. As the origin sensor, a contact type sensor such as a micro switch or a non-contact type sensor such as a photo sensor or a capacitance type sensor can be used. Origin sensors 171A to 171D detect that movable effect device 173 and movable effect device 175 are at the origin position, and output detection signals. The movable device drive unit 16 can control outputs to the actuators 172A to 172D based on detection signals input from the origin sensors 171A to 171D. The movable device drive unit 16 moves the movable effect device 173 and the movable effect device 175 from the retracted position as the origin position where the origin sensors 171A to 171D detect the movable effect device 173 and the movable effect device 175 to respective advance positions. Can be controlled. The actuators 172A to 172D only need to use a motor, an electromagnetic solenoid, or the like.

  The movable member initial operation process executed in step S52 of the effect control main process shown in FIG. 11 includes a process for performing the initial operations of the movable effect device 173 and the movable effect device 175. The initial operation (initial operation) of the movable effect device 173 includes a long initial operation and a short initial operation. In the long initial operation, the movable effect device 173 and the like are operated in the same manner as when a normal operation effect is executed. By executing the long initial operation, it is possible to confirm whether or not a defect occurs in the movable effect device 173 or the like in the normal operation effect. In the short initial operation, the movable effect device 173 and the like are operated by omitting some of the operations in the normal operation effect. By executing the short initial operation, it is possible to confirm the operation of the movable effect device 173 and the like in a shorter time than when executing the long initial operation. The initial operation that is the short initial operation may be performed by the movable member initial operation process in step S52. Note that an initial operation that becomes a long initial operation may be performed by the movable member initial operation process in step S52. Alternatively, an initial operation that combines a short initial operation and a long initial operation may be performed.

  FIG. 21 shows an example of an operation effect using the movable effect device 173 out of the movable effect device 173 and the movable effect device 175. In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 21A, on the display screen of the image display device 5, the decorative symbols are displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. Variable display is performed. The movable effect device 173 stops at the origin position set in advance at the retracted position at the lower left of the display screen in the image display device 5. A part of the movable effect device 173 at the origin position may be visible to the player, or may be stored so that the player cannot visually recognize the whole. The movable effect device 173 includes a split piece 173B1, a split piece 173B2, and a split piece 173B3. The split pieces 173B1 to 173B3 are combined to have a predetermined shape in a closed state. The movable effect device 175 is stopped at the origin position set in advance at the retracted position above the display screen in the image display device 5.

  After the variable display as shown in FIG. 21A is performed, the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, and the reach effect is started. As an example of such a reach effect, an operation effect using the movable effect device 173 is performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 21B, the movable effect device 173 moves to the center of the display screen of the image display device 5 while the split pieces 173B1 to 173B3 are closed by the driving force of the actuator 172A. The decorative design is hidden at the overlapping position in front of the decorative design display area 5C. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 21C, in the movable effect device 173, the split pieces 173B1 to 173B3 are opened by the driving force of the actuator 172B at the center of the display screen. In order to open the split pieces 173B1 to 173B3, a predetermined space is required around them, and when the movable effect device 173 is at the origin position, it cannot be opened, whereas the movable effect device 173 is shown in FIG. When in the advanced position shown in 21 (C), it can be opened. When the split pieces 173B1 to 173B3 are in the open state, the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C becomes visible to the player. In FIG. 21C, a predetermined effect symbol is displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 21D, in the movable effect device 173, the split pieces 173B1 to 173B3 are closed by the driving force of the actuator 172B at the center of the display screen. As a result, the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5 </ b> C is hidden again so that the player cannot visually recognize it. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 21E, the movable effect device 173 moves by the driving force of the actuator 172A and returns to the original position while the split pieces 173B1 to 173B3 remain closed. At this time, the final stop symbol is displayed on the display screen of the image display device 5. FIG. 21E shows a case where a definite decorative symbol of a big hit combination is derived corresponding to the variable display result “big hit”. In addition, a definite decorative symbol of a lost combination (reach combination) may be derived corresponding to the variable display result “lost”.

  FIG. 22 shows a configuration example for operating the movable effect device 173. A movable effect device 173 shown in FIG. 22 includes a rotation mechanism 173A and a slide mechanism 173C. The rotation mechanism 173A moves (rotates) in the rotation direction by the driving force of the actuator 172A. The position in FIG. 22A is the origin position of the rotation mechanism 173A. That the rotation mechanism 173A is at the origin position can be detected by the origin sensor 171A. The origin sensor 171A can detect that the rotation mechanism 173A has returned to the origin position, for example, by detecting a part of the rotation mechanism 173A. The movable effect device 173 in the position of FIG. 22A can be moved clockwise by the rotation mechanism 173A that operates by receiving the driving force of the actuator 172A to the position indicated by the broken line in FIG. The rotation mechanism 173A that has moved in the rotational direction to the position of FIG. 22B is held so as not to move further in the rotational direction by, for example, a mechanical locking member (not shown).

  The origin position in FIG. 22A is the retracted position of the movable effect device 173 shown in FIG. 21A and is provided at the lower left of the display screen in the image display device 5. The advance position in FIG. 22B is the advance position of the movable effect device 173 shown in FIG. 21B, and is an overlapping position on the front side from the center of the display screen in the image display device 5. The actuator 172A provides a driving force that enables the rotation mechanism 173A to move between the origin position in FIG. 22A and the advanced position in FIG. The rotation mechanism 173A can simply reciprocate between the origin position in FIG. 22A and the advanced position in FIG. 22B, and can also reciprocate multiple times. A plurality of types of motion effects may be executed by varying the number of times and speed of movement of the rotation mechanism 173A. The plural types of operation effects include a strong operation in which the rotation mechanism 173A moves a plurality of times at a high speed and a weak operation in which the rotation mechanism 173A moves a single time at a low speed so that any one of the operations can be selectively executed. It may be.

  When the rotation mechanism 173A is returned to the origin position, the actuator 172A and the origin sensor 171A are used. For example, as shown in FIG. 22A, the origin position of the rotation mechanism 173A may be a position where the rotation mechanism 173A moves counterclockwise and the origin sensor 171A is first turned on. When the origin sensor 171A is on before returning to the origin, the rotation mechanism 173A is moved clockwise by the driving force of the actuator 172A until the origin sensor 171A is turned off, and then the driving force of the actuator 172A. Thus, the rotation mechanism 173A is moved counterclockwise, and when the origin sensor 171A is turned on, the actuator 172A is stopped. Thereby, the rotation mechanism 173A can be returned to the origin position. When the origin sensor 171A is in the off state before the origin return, the actuator 172A is turned on when the rotation mechanism 173A is moved counterclockwise by the driving force of the actuator 172A and the origin sensor 171A is turned on. Stop. Thereby, the rotation mechanism 173A can be returned to the origin position.

  The slide mechanism 173C moves (slides) in the lateral direction by the driving force of the actuator 172C. The position in FIG. 22B is the origin position of the slide mechanism 173C. That the slide mechanism 173C is at the origin position can be detected by the origin sensor 171C. The origin sensor 171C can detect that the slide mechanism 173C has returned to the origin position, for example, by detecting a detection plate provided in the slide mechanism 173C. The movable effect device 173 in the position of FIG. 22B is moved to the position indicated by the broken line in FIG. 22C1 or the broken line in FIG. 22C2 by the slide mechanism 173C that operates by receiving the driving force of the actuator 172C. It can move in the horizontal direction to the position indicated by. The slide mechanism 173C moved laterally to the position shown in FIG. 22 (c1) or FIG. 22 (c2) is held so as not to move further in the lateral direction by, for example, a mechanical locking member (not shown).

  The actuator 172C provides a driving force that allows the slide mechanism 173C to move between the position of FIG. 22B and the position of FIG. 22C1 or FIG. 22C2. The slide mechanism 173C can simply reciprocate between the origin position in FIG. 22B and the position in FIG. 22C1 or FIG. 22C2, and can reciprocate multiple times. is there. A plurality of types of motion effects may be executed by changing the number of times and speed at which the slide mechanism 173C moves. The plurality of types of operation effects include a strong operation in which the slide mechanism 173C moves a plurality of times at high speed and a weak operation in which the slide mechanism 173C moves once at a low speed, so that any one of the operations can be selectively executed. Also good.

  When the slide mechanism 173C is returned to the origin position, the actuator 172C and the origin sensor 171C are used. As shown in FIG. 22, the origin position of the slide mechanism 173 </ b> C may be a position where the slide mechanism 173 </ b> C moves in the horizontal direction and the origin sensor 171 </ b> C is first turned on. If the origin sensor 171C is on before returning to the origin, the slide mechanism 173C is moved in the first lateral direction (for example, leftward) by the driving force of the actuator 172C until the origin sensor 171C is turned off, and then When the driving force of the actuator 172C moves the slide mechanism 173C in the second lateral direction (for example, rightward) opposite to the first lateral direction, the actuator 172C is stopped when the origin sensor 171C is turned on. Thereby, the slide mechanism 173C can be returned to the origin position. When the origin sensor 171C is in the off state before the origin return, the slide mechanism 173C is moved in the first lateral direction (for example, leftward) by the driving force of the actuator 172C, and when the origin sensor 171C is in the on state, The actuator 172C is stopped. However, if the origin sensor 171C is not turned on within a predetermined time even if the slide mechanism 173C is moved in the first lateral direction, the slide mechanism 173C is moved in the second lateral direction (for example, rightward) by the driving force of the actuator 172C. When the origin sensor 171C is turned on, the actuator 172C may be stopped. Thereby, the slide mechanism 173C can be returned to the origin position.

  FIG. 23 shows a configuration example for operating the split pieces 173B1 to 173B3 included in the movable effect device 173. The movable effect device 173 includes an opening / closing mechanism 173B composed of split pieces 173B1 to 173B3. The opening / closing mechanism 173B can change between a closed state and an open state. FIG. 23A shows the opening / closing mechanism 173B in the closed state. FIG. 23B shows the opening / closing mechanism 173B in the open state. As shown in the upper side of FIG. 23A, the split pieces 173B1 to 173B3 have a predetermined shape coupled in the closed state. As shown on the lower side of FIG. 23A, the actuator 172B has a circular gear (pinion) that meshes with and rotates with the rack 173B11, the rack 173B12, and the rack 173B12. The racks 173B11 to 173B13 are chopped flat plates (rack) connected to the split pieces 173B1 to 173B3, respectively. The position in FIG. 23A is the origin position of the opening / closing mechanism 173B. That the opening / closing mechanism 173B is at the origin position can be detected by the origin sensor 171B. The origin sensor 171B can detect that the opening / closing mechanism 173B has returned to the origin position by detecting a part of the rack 173B11.

  In the opening / closing mechanism 173B at the position shown in FIG. 23A, when the pinion rotates counterclockwise by the driving force of the actuator 172B, the racks 173B11 to 173B13 are moved in the direction of the arrow shown on the lower side of FIG. Move (slide). The racks 173B11 to 173B13 move linearly in the direction of the arrow, so that the opening / closing mechanism 173B is in the open state shown in FIG. In the opening / closing mechanism 173B at the position shown in FIG. 23B, the split pieces 173B1 to 173B3 are separated from each other and open. Thereby, for example, as shown in FIG. 20C, the player can visually recognize the central portion of the display screen in the image display device 5. When the opening / closing mechanism 173B is in an open state, the origin sensor 171B is in an off state.

  When the opening / closing mechanism 173B is returned to the origin position, the actuator 172B and the origin sensor 171B are used. As shown in FIG. 23A, the origin position of the opening / closing mechanism 173B may be a position where the rack sensor 173B11 of the opening / closing mechanism 173B is moved and the origin sensor 171B is first turned on. When the origin sensor 171B is on before returning to the origin, the pinion is rotated in the direction in which the opening / closing mechanism 173B is opened by the driving force of the actuator 172B until the origin sensor 171B is turned off, and then the actuator 172B. When the origin sensor 171B is turned on by rotating the pinion in the direction in which the opening / closing mechanism 173B is closed by the driving force, the actuator 172B is stopped. Thereby, the opening / closing mechanism 173B can be returned to the origin position. When the origin sensor 171B is in the off state before the origin return, the pinion is rotated in the direction in which the opening / closing mechanism 173B is closed by the driving force of the actuator 172B, and when the origin sensor 171B is turned on, the actuator 172B is stopped. Thereby, the opening / closing mechanism 173B can be returned to the origin position.

  FIG. 24 shows a configuration example for operating the movable effect device 175. The movable effect device 175 has an elevating mechanism 173D. The lifting mechanism 173D moves in the lifting direction by the driving force of the actuator 172D. The position in FIG. 24A is the origin position of the lifting mechanism 173D. That the lifting mechanism 173D is at the origin position can be detected by the origin sensor 171D. The origin sensor 171D can detect that the elevation mechanism 173D has returned to the origin position, for example, by detecting a detection plate 1751 provided in the elevation mechanism 173D. The movable effect device 175 in the position of FIG. 24A can be moved in the downward direction to the position indicated by the broken line in FIG. 24B by the lifting mechanism 173D that operates by receiving the driving force of the actuator 172D. The lifting mechanism 173D lowered to the position of FIG. 24B is held so as not to move further in the downward direction by, for example, a mechanical locking member (not shown).

  The actuator 172D provides a driving force that enables the lifting mechanism to move between the origin position in FIG. 24A and the advanced position in FIG. The lifting mechanism 173D can simply reciprocate between the origin position in FIG. 24A and the advanced position in FIG. 24B, and can also reciprocate multiple times. A plurality of types of motion effects may be executed by varying the number of times and speed at which the lifting mechanism 173D moves. The plurality of types of motion effects include a strong operation in which the lifting mechanism 173D moves a plurality of times at high speed and a weak operation in which the lifting mechanism 173D operates once at a low speed, so that any one of the operations can be selectively executed. Also good.

  When the lifting mechanism 173D is returned to the origin position, the actuator 172D and the origin sensor 171D are used. The origin position of the elevating mechanism 173D may be a position where the elevating mechanism 173D moves in the ascending direction and the origin sensor 171D is first turned on as shown in FIG. 24A, for example. When the origin sensor 171D is in the on state before the origin return, the lifting mechanism 173D is moved downward by the driving force of the actuator 172D until the origin sensor 171D is turned off, and then the lifting and lowering mechanism is driven by the driving force of the actuator 172D. When the mechanism 173D is moved in the upward direction and the origin sensor 171D is turned on, the actuator 172D is stopped. Thereby, the raising / lowering mechanism 173D can be returned to an origin position. When the origin sensor 171D is in the off state before the origin return, the lifting mechanism 173D is moved upward by the driving force of the actuator 172D, and when the origin sensor 171D is turned on, the actuator 172D is stopped. . Thereby, the raising / lowering mechanism 173D can be returned to an origin position.

  In the movable member initial operation process executed in step S52 of the effect control main process shown in FIG. 11, a setting for selectively executing a plurality of types of initial operations according to the detection results by the origin sensor 171A and the origin sensor 171B. Is done. Origin sensor 171A detects that movable effect device 173 is at the origin position in the rotational direction. Origin sensor 171B detects that movable effect device 173 is at the origin position in the opening and closing direction. The effect control CPU 120 may perform settings for selectively executing a plurality of types of initial operations by selecting any one of a plurality of types of effect control patterns prepared in advance.

  FIG. 25 shows a setting example of the initial motion that can be executed by the movable member initial motion processing. In the setting example shown in FIG. 25, the initial operation A is executed when both the origin sensor 171A and the origin sensor 171B are on. That is, the initial operation A is an initial operation that is executed on condition that both the origin sensor 171A and the origin sensor 171B are on. When the origin sensor 171A is on and the origin sensor 171B is off, the initial operation B is executed. That is, the initial operation B is an initial operation that is executed on condition that the origin sensor 171A is on and the origin sensor 171B is off. When the origin sensor 171A is in the off state and the origin sensor 171B is in the on state, the initial operation C is executed. That is, the initial operation C is an initial operation that is executed on condition that the origin sensor 171A is in an off state and that the origin sensor 171B is in an on state. When both the origin sensor 171A and the origin sensor 171B are in the OFF state, the initial operation D is executed. That is, the initial operation D is an initial operation that is executed on condition that both the origin sensor 171A and the origin sensor 171B are off. The initial operation A to the initial operation D may be performed by a short initial operation. Note that the initial operation A to the initial operation D may be performed by a long initial operation. Alternatively, the initial operation A to the initial operation D may be performed by a combination of a short initial operation and a long initial operation.

  FIG. 26 shows an execution example of the long initial operation using the movable effect device 173 and the movable effect device 175. In the long initial operation, the movable effect device 173 and the like are operated in the same manner as when a normal operation effect is executed. When a long initial operation is executed as an initial operation, a constant initial operation may always be performed regardless of the origin return operation using an actuator. In FIG. 26, the operation of the movable effect device 173 or the movable effect device 175 is indicated by an arrow. Each arrow indicates an operation range by the driving force of the actuator. A solid line arrow indicates a case of moving from the origin position (retracted position) to the advanced position in the initial operation. For example, a number in parentheses such as (1) indicates the order of initial operations.

  FIG. 26A1 shows a long initial operation L3A of the movable effect device 173 using the actuator 172A and the actuator 172B. In the long initial operation L3A, first, as shown by an arrow (1) in FIG. 26A1, the rotation mechanism 173A of the movable effect device 173 is moved from the origin position (retracted position) to the advanced position by the driving force of the actuator 172A. The image display device 5 moves to an overlapping position on the front side of the center of the display screen. Subsequently, as indicated by an arrow (2) in FIG. 26A1, the opening / closing mechanism 173B of the movable effect device 173 changes from the closed state to the open state by the driving force of the actuator 172B. Next, as indicated by the arrow (3) in FIG. 26A1, the opening / closing mechanism 173B of the movable effect device 173 returns from the open state to the closed state. Thereafter, as indicated by an arrow (4) in FIG. 26A1, the turning mechanism 173A of the movable effect device 173 returns from the advanced position to the origin position (retracted position) by the driving force of the actuator 172A.

  FIG. 26A2 shows a long initial operation L3B of the movable effect device 173 using the actuator 172A and the actuator 172C. In the long initial operation L3B, first, as indicated by an arrow (1) in FIG. 26A2, the rotation mechanism 173A of the movable effect device 173 is moved from the origin position (retracted position) to the advanced position by the driving force of the actuator 172A. Moving. Subsequently, as indicated by an arrow (2) in FIG. 26A2, the slide mechanism 173C of the movable effect device 173 moves leftward from the origin position by the driving force of the actuator 172C. Next, as shown by an arrow (3) in FIG. 26A2, the slide mechanism 173C of the movable effect device 173 moves to the origin position by the driving force of the actuator 172C. Thereafter, as indicated by an arrow (4) in FIG. 26A2, the turning mechanism 173A of the movable effect device 173 returns from the advanced position to the origin position (retracted position) by the driving force of the actuator 172A.

  FIG. 26 (A2) shows a long initial operation L3C of the movable effect device 173 using the actuator 172A and the actuator 172C. In the long initial operation L3C, first, as indicated by an arrow (1) in FIG. 26A3, the rotation mechanism 173A of the movable effect device 173 is moved from the origin position (retracted position) to the advanced position by the driving force of the actuator 172A. Moving. Subsequently, as indicated by an arrow (2) in FIG. 26 (A3), the slide mechanism 173C of the movable effect device 173 moves rightward from the origin position by the driving force of the actuator 172C. Next, as indicated by an arrow (3) in FIG. 26A3, the slide mechanism 173C of the movable effect device 173 moves to the origin position by the driving force of the actuator 172C. Thereafter, as indicated by an arrow (4) in FIG. 26A3, the turning mechanism 173A of the movable effect device 173 returns from the advanced position to the origin position (retracted position) by the driving force of the actuator 172A.

  FIG. 27 shows an execution example of the initial operation A to the initial operation D. In the example shown in FIG. 27, initial operation A to initial operation D are executed as short initial operations of movable effect device 173 and movable effect device 175. In FIG. 27, a solid arrow indicates a case where the rotation mechanism 173A of the movable effect device 173 moves between the origin position (retracted position) and the advanced position. The broken-line arrows indicate a case where the rotation mechanism 173A, the opening / closing mechanism 173B, and the elevating mechanism 173D move until the origin sensor state (on state or off state) is changed. A dotted arrow indicates a case where the rotation mechanism 173A, the opening / closing mechanism 173B, and the elevating mechanism 173D move by the operation of returning to the origin.

  FIG. 27A shows an initial operation A of the movable effect device 173 and the movable effect device 175 using the actuator 172A, the actuator 172B, and the actuator 172D. The initial operation A is performed when the origin return operation is performed in a manner in which the origin return operation is not performed for the rotation mechanism 173A and the opening / closing mechanism 173B. Generally, before the initial operation is performed, the origin sensor 171A that detects that the rotation mechanism 173A is at the origin position is on, and the origin sensor 171B that detects that the opening / closing mechanism 173B is at the origin position is also used. In the ON state, it is not necessary to perform the origin return operation of the rotation mechanism 173A and the opening / closing mechanism 173B. However, even if the origin sensor 171A and the origin sensor 171B are both on, the rotation mechanism 173A and the opening / closing mechanism 173B may not be accurately at the origin position. Therefore, even if both the origin sensor 171A and the origin sensor 171B are in the ON state, the rotation mechanism 173A and the opening / closing mechanism 173B can be moved (returned) to the correct origin position by performing the initial operation A.

  In the initial operation A, first, as shown by broken line arrows (1) and broken line arrows (2) in FIG. 27A, the lifting mechanism 173D of the movable effect device 175 performs a short initial operation by the driving force of the actuator 172D. . Subsequently, as indicated by a solid arrow (3) in FIG. 27A, the rotation mechanism 173A of the movable effect device 173 is an image display device that is in the advanced position from the origin position (retracted position) by the driving force of the actuator 172A. 5 to the overlapping position on the front side of the center of the display screen. Next, as indicated by broken line arrows (4) and broken line arrows (5) in FIG. 27A, the opening / closing mechanism 173B of the movable effect device 173 performs a short initial operation by the driving force of the actuator 172B. Thereafter, as indicated by a solid arrow (6) in FIG. 27A, the rotation mechanism 173A of the movable effect device 173 returns from the advanced position to the origin position (retracted position) by the driving force of the actuator 172A.

  FIG. 27B shows an initial operation B of the movable effect device 173 and the movable effect device 175 using the actuator 172A, the actuator 172B, and the actuator 172D. The initial operation B is performed when the execution mode of the origin return operation is a mode in which the origin return operation is not performed for the rotation mechanism 173A and the origin return operation is performed for the opening / closing mechanism 173B. Generally, before the initial operation is performed, when the origin sensor 171A that detects that the rotation mechanism 173A is at the origin position is in an ON state, it is necessary to perform the origin return operation of the rotation mechanism 173A. Absent. On the other hand, when the origin sensor 171B that detects that the opening / closing mechanism 173B is at the origin position is in the OFF state, the origin return operation of the opening / closing mechanism 173B needs to be executed. However, even if the origin sensor 171A is on, the rotation mechanism 173A may not be accurately at the origin position. Therefore, even if the origin sensor 171A is in the ON state, the rotation mechanism 173A can be moved (returned) to the accurate origin position by performing the initial operation B.

  In the initial operation B, first, as indicated by a dotted arrow (1) in FIG. 27B, the opening / closing mechanism 173B of the movable effect device 173 performs the origin return operation by the driving force of the actuator 172B. Subsequently, as indicated by a broken line arrow (2) and a broken line arrow (3) in FIG. 27B, the lifting mechanism 173D of the movable effect device 175 performs a short initial operation by the driving force of the actuator 172D. Thereafter, as indicated by broken line arrows (4) and broken line arrows (5) in FIG. 27B, the rotation mechanism 173A of the movable effect device 173 performs a short initial operation by the driving force of the actuator 172A. In the initial operation B, in response to the origin sensor 171B being in the OFF state, the operation of moving the opening / closing mechanism 173B toward the open state is unnecessary, and the operation of moving the rotation mechanism 173A to the advanced position is also unnecessary. become. That is, the time required for the operation check of the rotation mechanism 173A can be shortened by the short initial operation.

  FIG. 27C shows an initial operation C of the movable effect device 173 and the movable effect device 175 using the actuator 172A, the actuator 172B, and the actuator 172D. The initial operation C is performed when the origin return operation is performed in such a manner that the origin return operation is performed for the rotation mechanism 173A and the origin return operation is not performed for the opening / closing mechanism 173B. Before the initial operation, if the origin sensor 171A that detects that the rotation mechanism 173A is at the origin position is in the OFF state, the origin return operation of the rotation mechanism 173A needs to be executed. On the other hand, generally, when the origin sensor 171B that detects that the opening / closing mechanism 173B is at the origin position is in an ON state, it is not necessary to perform the origin return operation of the opening / closing mechanism 173B. However, even if the origin sensor 171B is on, the opening / closing mechanism 173B may not be accurately at the origin position. Therefore, even when the origin sensor 171B is in the ON state, the opening / closing mechanism 173B can be moved (returned) to the accurate origin position by performing the initial operation C. Further, the rotation mechanism 173A that performs the origin return operation can move (return) to the correct origin position by the origin return operation, but in order to open and close the opening / closing mechanism 173B, from the origin position (retracted position) to the advanced position. Move.

  In the initial operation C, first, as indicated by the dotted arrow (1) in FIG. 27C, the rotation mechanism 173A of the movable effect device 173 performs the origin return operation by the driving force of the actuator 172A. Subsequently, as indicated by a broken line arrow (2) and a broken line arrow (3) in FIG. 27C, the lifting mechanism 173D of the movable effect device 175 performs a short initial operation by the driving force of the actuator 172D. Next, as indicated by a solid line arrow (4) in FIG. 27C, the rotation mechanism 173A of the movable effect device 173 is an image display device that is in the advanced position from the origin position (retracted position) by the driving force of the actuator 172A. 5 to the overlapping position on the front side of the center of the display screen. Further, as indicated by broken line arrows (5) and broken line arrows (6) in FIG. 27C, the opening / closing mechanism 173B of the movable effect device 173 performs a short initial operation by the driving force of the actuator 172B. Thereafter, as indicated by a solid arrow (7) in FIG. 27C, the rotation mechanism 173A of the movable effect device 173 returns from the advanced position to the origin position (retracted position) by the driving force of the actuator 172A.

  FIG. 27D shows an initial operation D of the movable effect device 173 and the movable effect device 175 using the actuator 172A, the actuator 172B, and the actuator 172D. The initial operation D is performed when the execution mode of the home position return operation is a mode in which the home position return operation is performed for the rotation mechanism 173A and the opening / closing mechanism 173B. Before performing the initial operation, the origin sensor 171A that detects that the rotation mechanism 173A is at the origin position is in the off state, and the origin sensor 171B that detects that the opening / closing mechanism 173B is at the origin position is also in the off state. In this case, it is necessary to perform the origin return operation of the rotation mechanism 173A and the opening / closing mechanism 173B. Therefore, when both the origin sensor 171A and the origin sensor 171B are in the OFF state, when the rotation mechanism 173A and the opening / closing mechanism 173B are moved (returned) to the origin position by the initial operation D, a short initial operation or a long initial operation is performed. Operation can be omitted.

  In the initial operation D, first, as shown by a dotted arrow (1) in FIG. 27D, the opening / closing mechanism 173B of the movable effect device 173 performs the origin return operation by the driving force of the actuator 172B. Subsequently, as indicated by a dotted arrow (2) in FIG. 27D, the rotation mechanism 173A of the movable effect device 173 performs the origin return operation by the driving force of the actuator 172A. Thereafter, as indicated by broken line arrows (3) and broken line arrows (4) in FIG. 27D, the lifting mechanism 173D of the movable effect device 175 performs a short initial operation by the driving force of the actuator 172D.

  In the operation example shown in FIG. 27, the actuator 172A, the actuator 172B, and the actuator 172D are used to perform initial operations on the rotation mechanism 173A, the opening / closing mechanism 173B of the movable effect device 173, and the lifting device 173D of the movable effect device 175. It is said. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, an initial operation including an operation of moving the slide mechanism 173C of the movable effect device 173 using the actuator 172C may be performed. That is, any one or all of the actuators 172A to 172D may be used as long as they can perform the initial operation on some or all of the movable mechanisms of the movable effect device 173 and the movable effect device 175.

  FIG. 28 shows an initial operation of the movable effect device 173 and the movable effect device 175 using all of the actuators 172A to 172D. In this initial operation, in addition to the operations of the rotation mechanism 173A and the opening / closing mechanism 173B of the movable effect device 173 and the lifting mechanism 173D of the movable effect device 175, the operations of the slide mechanism 173C of the movable effect device 173 are combined (mixed). This shortens the time required for confirming a plurality of operations.

  In the initial operation shown in FIG. 28, first, as indicated by a solid arrow (1) in FIG. 28, the rotation mechanism 173A of the movable effect device 173 is moved from the origin position (retracted position) to the advanced position by the driving force of the actuator 172A. The image display device 5 moves to an overlapping position on the front side of the center of the display screen. Subsequently, as indicated by a broken line arrow (2) and a broken line arrow (3) in FIG. 28, the opening / closing mechanism 173B of the movable effect device 173 performs a short initial operation by the driving force of the actuator 172B. Next, as shown by solid line arrows (4) to (6) in FIG. 28, the slide mechanism 173C of the movable effect device 173 moves from the origin position to the right movable position by the driving force of the actuator 172C and then moves to the left. After moving to the movable position in the direction, it returns to the origin position. By combining such movement (sliding) of the slide mechanism 173C, it is possible to shorten the required time compared to the case where the movement in the right direction and the movement in the left direction are performed in separate initial operations. Furthermore, as indicated by a solid line arrow (7) in FIG. 28, the turning mechanism 173A of the movable effect device 173 returns from the advanced position to the origin position (retracted position) by the driving force of the actuator 172A. Thereafter, as indicated by broken line arrows (8) and broken line arrows (9) in FIG. 28, the lifting mechanism 173D of the movable effect device 175 performs a short initial operation by the driving force of the actuator 172D.

  The movable member initial operation process is not limited to the process executed following the initial setting of the effect control board 12 as in step S52 of the effect control main process shown in FIG. 11, for example, the timer interrupt flag is set in step S53. It may be a process that can be executed each time it is determined to be on. In this case, when it is determined that the initialization designation command or the power failure recovery designation command from the main board 11 is received, the initial operation may be executed. Alternatively, in the variable display start waiting process of step S170 shown in FIG. 12, when a demonstration effect (customer waiting demonstration display) is being executed, the initial operation process during the demonstration similar to the movable member initial operation process can be executed. Also good. In this case, the initial operation may be executed when it is determined that the initial operation executed flag is off. The initial operation executed flag is set to the on state when the initial operation processing during the demonstration is executed. Thereafter, when the variable display of the decorative symbols is started, the initial operation execution completion flag may be cleared and turned off. Thereby, every time the demonstration effect is executed, the initial operation of the movable effect device 173 and the like can be executed.

  In addition, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to include all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the part described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. It may be provided with the following structure. More specifically, in the embodiment described above, the display corresponding to the advancement display or the return interlocking display is performed as a display in which the ratio of winning the big hit gaming state (expected degree of big hit) differs according to the combination of display contents. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as at least a part of the specific effect such as the reach effect of super reach, the advance corresponding display or the like can be displayed according to the position or movement of the movable member for effect such as the movable effect device 173. A return interlocking display may be performed.

  The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B changes from the first state (closed state or normal open state) where the game ball does not easily pass through the second start winning opening to the second state (open state or expanded open state) where the game ball easily passes. As an effect of informing the user, the advance corresponding display or the return interlocking display may be performed according to the position or movement of the effect movable member such as the movable effect device 173. Thus, as an effect of notifying that the state is controlled to an arbitrary state based on the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, an effect by a combination of the advance corresponding display and the return interlocking display may be performed. Alternatively, as an effect of informing that the state is controlled to an arbitrary state based on the progress of the effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1, an effect by a combination of the advance corresponding display and the return interlocking display may be performed.

  In the above-described embodiment, as an advantageous state advantageous to the player, it is described that the variable display result is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special game state such as a probability change state may be an advantageous state, and the upper limit number of rounds that can be executed among a plurality of big hit game states is the second round number (for example, “7 A big hit gaming state having a first round number (for example, “15”) larger than “)” may be an advantageous state. Alternatively, the time-short state in which the upper limit number of variable displays that can be executed among the plurality of time-short states is a first number (for example, “100”) greater than the second number (for example, “50”) may be an advantageous state. The probability variation state in which the big hit probability is a first probability (for example, 1/20) higher than the second probability (for example, 1/20) among the plurality of probability variation states may be set as the advantageous state. Any other game state that is advantageous to the player may be used.

  As an example of the case where the advantageous state is a probable change state, in the big hit middle promotion effect executed when the big hit game state, the movable effect device 173 can be moved between the retracted position and the advanced position, and the movable effect device 173 is used. Depending on the position and movement, advance display or return-linked display may be performed. In this case, the display content of the advance corresponding display or the display content of the return interlocking display may be determined at a different rate depending on whether or not the state is controlled to the probability changing state. That is, the display content of the advance corresponding display or the display content of the return interlocking display can be determined based on the determination result of whether or not to control to the probability change state. And the ratio (probability change expectation) controlled to the probability change state can be varied according to the combination of the display content of the advance display and the display content of the return interlocking display.

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that does not perform variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols. As an example, based on the detection of a game ball that has passed (entered) a start winning opening provided in the game area, the variable winning device provided in the game area is changed from the closed state (second state) to the open state ( When the game ball that has entered the variable winning device enters the specific area (V winning opening) of the plurality of areas, it is controlled to a big hit gaming state that is advantageous to the player. It may be configured as described above. In such a configuration, a movable member similar to the movable effect device 173 may be movable, and various effects may be executed by a combination of the advance display and the return interlocking display. For example, a determination result as to whether or not to change the variable winning device to the first state based on the detection of a game ball that has passed (entered) through the start winning opening or when other performance execution conditions are satisfied. Or a determination result indicating that the change mode when changing to the first state is any one of a plurality of modes, or a determination result regarding whether or not to control the big hit game state according to the passing situation of the game ball inside the variable winning device As an effect that is executed in relation to at least one of the above, or an effect that is executed without being related to any decision result, the movable member can be moved, and an effect by a combination of the advance display and the return-linked display It may be executable.

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

  In the above embodiment, for example, a winning random number determination process as shown in FIG. 5 is executed in step S212 shown in FIG. Thereby, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 determines the variable display content using the random number value, and the effect control command (winning determination result command) indicating the determination result is the effect control. It has been described that it is transmitted to the board 12 side and the pre-reading notice effect can be executed by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. On the other hand, for example, on the side of the main board 11, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 may be set to send an effect control command indicating a random value to the effect control board 12. In this case, on the side of the effect control board 12, if a jackpot determination or the like is performed using a random value indicated in the effect control command from the main board 11, a pre-reading notice effect can be executed based on the determination result. Good. In this way, the process of determining whether or not to be controlled to an advantageous state before determining whether to control to an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, such as at the time of a start winning when a start winning has occurred, is performed. It is not limited to what is executed on the main board 11 side, but may be executed on the effect control board 12 side.

  The present invention is applicable not only to the pachinko gaming machine 1 but also to a slot machine or the like. The slot machine is an arbitrary gaming machine that performs a predetermined game such as variable display of symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information, and that can give a predetermined game value based on the game result, more specifically, The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets (the number of medals or the number of credits) for one game, and a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be individually identified The display result of a plurality of reels, for example, is derived and displayed, and one game is completed, and a prize is awarded according to the display result (for example, cherry prize, watermelon prize, bell prize, replay prize, BB prize, RB prize, etc.) Is a gaming machine that can be generated. In such a slot machine, the hardware resources including the effect movable mechanism provided on the front side of the slot machine and the software for performing a predetermined process cooperate with each other to display the pachinko shown in the above embodiment. What is necessary is just to be comprised so that all or one part of the characteristics which the gaming machine 1 has may be provided. Specifically, in the configuration including the movable effect device serving as the effect movable mechanism that can move to at least the first position and the second position overlapping the front side of the display screen of the image display device, the movable effect device is the first. If the advance corresponding display is performed at a position that does not overlap in the state moved to the second position and the movable effect device moves (returns) from the second position to the first position, the return interlocking display is performed. Good. More generally, the present invention can be applied to any gaming machine capable of playing a game.

  In addition, various effects including device configuration and data configuration of gaming machine, processing shown in flowchart, image display operation in image display device, sound output operation in speaker, and lighting operation in game effect lamp and decoration LED The operation and the like can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives Slot machines are not limited to those where bets are set using medals and credits as gaming values, but only slot machines that set betting numbers using gaming balls as gaming values, or only credits as gaming values. It may be a full credit type slot machine that sets the number of bets using. When game balls are used as game media, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls. For example, when 3 is set as the bet number, the number of bets using 15 game balls is used. Is equivalent to setting The pachinko gaming machine 1 and the slot machine are not limited to those using only one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, but for example, a plurality of types of medals and gaming balls. The game value may be used together. For example, a slot machine can play a game by setting the number of bets using any one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of medals and game balls can be played by winning. Any of the types of gaming value may be paid out.

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

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

  As described above, in the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present application, the production movable member such as the movable production device 173 moves to at least the first position such as the retracted position and the second position such as the advance position. Is possible. The effect movable member overlaps the front side of the display screen of the image display device 5 at the second position. On the display screen of the image display device 5, a first display such as an advance display is performed at a position that does not overlap with the effect movable member that has moved to the second position. Thereafter, a second display such as a return interlocking display is performed in association with the movement of the production movable member from the second position to the first position. A predetermined effect such as a development effect is executed by such a combination of the first display and the second display. In this way, it is possible to enhance the sense of interlocking between the production movable member and the display on the display screen, and to improve the game entertainment.

  Even if an effect is produced by a combination of a first display such as an advance display and a second display such as a return-linked display as an effect of notifying that it is controlled to an arbitrary state in a gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1 Good. Thereby, game entertainment can be improved using the operation of the production movable member and the display on the display screen.

  As an effect that informs that it is controlled to an effect state for notifying whether or not it is controlled to an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, such as a development effect that informs that the reach effect of super reach is executed An effect may be performed by combining a first display such as an advance display and a second display such as a return-linked display. Thereby, game entertainment can be improved using the operation of the production movable member and the display on the display screen.

  As in the case where “SP reach A”, “SP reach B”, and “SP reach C” are prepared as display contents of the advance corresponding display, the display mode of the first display may include a plurality of types of display modes. . The display mode of the second display may include a plurality of types of display modes as in the case where “opportunity”, “winning machine”, and “extreme heat” are prepared as display contents of the return interlocking display. Thereby, the attention degree with respect to a 1st display or a 2nd display can be raised, and a game entertainment can be improved.

  As shown in FIG. 17B, depending on the combination of the display mode of the first display, such as the display content of the advance display, and the display mode of the second display, such as the display content of the return-linked display, The proportion controlled to the advantageous state may be different. Thereby, the attention degree with respect to a 1st display or a 2nd display can be raised, and a game entertainment can be improved.

  There may be a single type of display mode of the first display, such as the display content of the advance display. Even in this case, the display mode of the second display such as the display content of the return interlocking display may have a plurality of types of display modes. Thereby, the attention degree with respect to a 2nd display can be raised and a game interest can be improved.

  The second display such as the return interlocking display may be performed at a position overlapping with the effect movable member such as the movable effect device 173 that has moved to the second position such as the advance position. Thereby, the feeling of interlocking | linkage with operation | movement of the movable member for presentation and the display on a display screen can be raised, and a game entertainment interest can be improved.

  The second display such as the return interlocking display may be started when the effect movable member such as the movable effect device 173 starts moving from the second position such as the advance position to the first position such as the retracted position. Thereby, the feeling of interlocking | linkage with operation | movement of the movable member for presentation and the display on a display screen can be raised, and a game entertainment interest can be improved.

  The first position such as the retraction position may be an origin position of a movable effect device 173 as shown in FIG. Thereby, the feeling of interlocking | linkage with operation | movement of the movable member for presentation and the display on a display screen can be raised, and a game entertainment interest can be improved.

  As shown in FIG. 27 and the like, when performing a return operation for returning the effect movable member such as the movable effect device 173 to the origin position, the initial operation of the effect movable member is performed in a mode corresponding to the mode of the return operation. You may do it. Thereby, a suitable initial operation can be executed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 5 ... Image display apparatus 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 16 ... Mobile device drive part 17 ... Drive relay board 100 ... Game control microcomputer 103 ... CPU
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit 173, 175 ... Movable effect device

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
Image display means capable of displaying an image;
Movable control means for controlling a movable member movable to at least a first position and a second position overlapping the front side of the image display means;
As the display of the image display means, a first display is performed at a position that does not overlap with the movable member that has been moved to the second position, and the movable member moves from the second position to the first position. Related to the second display,
A predetermined effect is executed by a combination of the first display and the second display.
A gaming machine characterized by that.