JP2019013622A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine which makes it easier to recognize promotion notification.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: notification means capable of executing promotion notification for urging a player to perform an action in a first timing and a second timing different from the first timing; and performance execution means capable of executing a performance for displaying a predetermined performance image in the second timing. The notification means can execute promotion notification in different manners according to the execution situation of the performance in the second timing.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 29

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine or a slot machine that performs a game.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, a variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes a specific display result in the variable display device, the game state (game There is a machine configured to give a predetermined game value to a player by changing the state of the machine (specifically, the state where the gaming machine is controlled) (so-called pachinko machine).

  In addition, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game on a predetermined game medium, the player starts variable display of identification information by the variable display device by operating the start lever, and the player By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the maximum delay time determined in advance from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display devices is displayed. In accordance with the display result derived when the game is stopped, a winning occurs, a predetermined game medium determined in advance according to the winning is paid out, and when a specific winning occurs, a player is given a predetermined gaming value as a gaming state. There is one that is configured to be in a state to be given to (so-called slot machine).

  The game value means that a variable winning ball device provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine is in a state advantageous to a player who easily hits a ball or a right to become advantageous to a player. Or a condition where a condition for paying out a prize ball is easily established.

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of special symbols (identification information) that is started in the variable display device based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening. If this happens, a “big hit” will occur. The derived display is to finally stop and display a symbol (final stop symbol). When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times of opening the special winning opening is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round. A game in a round may be referred to as a round game.

  In the variable display device, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol in the left, middle, and right symbols) continue for a predetermined period of time and stop and shake in a state that matches the specific display result. It can be a big hit before the final result is displayed because it is moving, scaling, or deforming, or multiple symbols change synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the displayed symbol is switched. 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. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display device is not a specific display result, it becomes “out of”, and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In such a gaming machine, the cited document 1 describes that a promotion notification (for example, display of the operation instruction mark 57) for encouraging the player's action is executed.

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  However, the invention described in Patent Document 1 is configured such that an image (for example, an operation instruction mark 57) by promotion notification is displayed over a predetermined effect image (for example, the notice effect windows 55a to 55d). Therefore, there is a possibility that a situation may occur in which it is difficult for the player to recognize the promotion notification.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of easily recognizing a promotion notification.

(1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that performs a game, and a first timing and a second timing different from the first timing (for example, a first operation promotion timing and a third operation promotion timing. FIG. And a notification means capable of executing a promotion notification (for example, an operation promotion notification) that prompts the player to perform an operation, and an effect for displaying a predetermined effect image (for example, a character image or a serif image) at the second timing. And at the second timing, the notification means can execute the promotion notification in a different manner depending on the execution status of the presentation (for example, what kind of presentation is being executed) Accordingly, the mode of the operation promotion image to be displayed and the effect sound to be output are different (see FIG. 29).
According to such a configuration, the promotion notification can be executed in a mode according to the situation, and the promotion notification can be easily recognized.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the notification means displays display means (for example, the effect display device 5) for displaying a specific display (for example, the operation promotion image 201a or the operation promotion image 201b) that prompts the player to operate. And sound output means (for example, speakers 8L, 8R) for outputting a specific sound (for example, a first operation promotion sound or a second operation promotion sound) that prompts the player's action, and the display means has a second timing. The specific display can be displayed in a different manner depending on the execution status of the production (for example, the execution status of the dialogue production (in this example, either the first dialogue production or the second dialogue production is being executed)) Depending on the display, either one of the operation promotion image 201a and the operation promotion image 201b is displayed (see FIG. 29), and the sound output means has a special feature that differs depending on the execution state of the effect at the second timing. Sound can be output (for example, the first operation promotion sound and the second operation promotion depending on the execution state of the speech production (in this example, either the first speech production or the second speech production is being executed)) Any one of the sounds may be output (see FIG. 29).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to effectively execute the promotion notification according to the situation, and it is possible to easily recognize the promotion notification.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the player's movement is detected by the detection means (for example, the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B) that can detect the movement of the player and the detection means. And a predetermined effect execution means capable of executing a predetermined effect (for example, an effect for notifying whether or not the game is a big hit; see FIGS. 29 (D1) and (D2) 5). Depending on which aspect of the plurality of types of promotion notification is executed by the notification means, a predetermined effect can be executed in different modes (for example, operation promotion notification is performed in the mode of FIG. 29 (B1)). When the explosion effect shown in FIG. 29 (C1) is executed, an effect to notify whether or not it is a big hit is executed, and when the operation promotion notification is performed according to the mode of FIG. 29 (B2) , After the lightning effect shown in FIG. 29 (C2) is executed, it may be to the effect is performed) so as to notify whether the jackpot.
According to such a configuration, interest can be improved.

(4) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), the notification means can execute the promotion notification in a different manner depending on the display position of the predetermined effect image at the second timing (for example, Depending on whether the character image and the speech image are displayed on the upper or lower part of the display area of the effect display device 5, depending on the effect, the mode of the operation promotion image to be displayed and the effect sound to be output are different. 29 (B1), (B2)).
According to such a configuration, the promotion notification can be executed in a mode corresponding to the display position of the predetermined effect image, and the promotion notification can be easily recognized.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4), the first state (for example, the state in which the first movable body 302 is located at the first position) and the second state different from the first state (For example, the state in which the first movable body 302 is located at the second position) and the rendering means different from the movable body (for example, the rendering display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the rendering LED 9 and the like Movable body LED, etc.), production control means (for example, production control CPU 120) for performing the motion control of the movable body and the production means, and whether or not the movable body has changed from the first state to the second state. Determination means (for example, the part for which the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the lower position detection switch 313 is in the on state in S365 in the production symbol changing process), First move the movable body After the first state is changed from the first state to the second state, the first operation control to perform the second operation (for example, when the production control CPU 120 executes the movable body effect in the variation display of the effect symbol, the first movable body 302 is performed. Is moved from the first state positioned at the first position to the second position by the lowering operation (first operation), and is changed to the second position while changing from the first rotating state to the second rotating state during the lowering. After changing to the second state to be positioned, when waiting in that state and accepting the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B within the operation effective period, if the big hit variation pattern, the projecting body 370 is moved from the stored state. A portion that performs the first motion control for projecting the projecting state (second motion) to the projecting state (see FIG. 22 and FIGS. 23A to 23C) and the movable body in the first state by the operation corresponding to the first motion. 2nd operation control (for example, when production control CPU120 is performing return operation control) after changing from the halfway state until it changes to the 2nd state to the 2nd state, and performing the 2nd operation When the repair timing is reached, the return operation control being executed is interrupted, the ascending operation of the first movable body 302 is stopped, and the operation corresponding to the descending operation (first operation) (first corresponding operation) is performed. After the second position is moved from any intermediate position between the first position and the second position to the second position, the second movement control is performed to change the protruding body 370 from the retracted state to the protruding state by the protruding operation (second operation). The part to be executed (see FIGS. 22 and 25 (C) to (F)) and in the first operation control, the first effect corresponding to the first operation is executed by the effect means when the first operation is executed. The movable body changes from the first state to the second state. The first effect control (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the first action) that executes the second effect corresponding to the second action subsequent to the first effect based on the elapse of the period required to perform the first action. Sometimes the first effect is displayed on the effect display device 5 as the first effect corresponding to the first operation, the first effect sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the effect LED 9 is changed to the first light emission mode. And the second operation is performed following the first effect based on the elapse of a period (first operation period T1) required for the first movable body 302 to move from the first position to the second position. As a second effect corresponding to the second operation when executed, the effect display device 5 displays the second effect, the speakers 8L and 8R output the second effect sound, and the effect LED 9 emits the second light. The first effect control that emits light in the mode Part of. 13) and the second effect control that executes the second effect based on the determination by the determination means that the movable body has changed to the second state in the second motion control (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control). In the second operation control, based on the fact that the first movable body 302 has been detected by the lower position detection switch 313, that is, it has been determined that the second position has been reached, as the second effect, the effect display device 5 The part which displays 2nd effect, outputs 2nd effect sound with speaker 8L, 8R, and performs 2nd effect control which light-emits LED9 for an effect in a 2nd light emission mode. For example).
According to such a configuration, in the first operation control, the second operation and the second operation are performed by ending the first effect at the timing when the period required for the movable body to change from the first state to the second state has elapsed. While the second effect can be started at a suitable timing, in the second motion control, the second effect is executed based on the determination that the movable body has changed to the second state, so that the movable body is in an intermediate state. Even in the case of changing from the second state to the second state, the second operation and the second effect can be executed at a suitable timing, so that the effect can be suitably performed.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect design change start process. (A), (B) is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. (A) is an effect control content in the super reach jackpot variation pattern, (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the effect control content in the super reach relief jackpot variation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect control content in the big hit without relief. (A) is an explanatory control content when operated in the first effective period in the big hit without relief, (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the effect control when operated in the second effective period in the big hit without relief. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during effect design change. Similarly, it is a flowchart showing an example of processing during the effect symbol variation. Similarly, it is a flowchart showing an example of processing during the effect symbol variation. (A) is a front view which shows 1st operation | movement of a 1st movable body, (B) is a front view which shows 2nd operation | movement of a 1st movable body. (A) is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the 1st movable body unit from the slanting front side, (B) is the disassembled perspective view which looked at the 1st movable body unit from the slanting back side. It is the conceptual diagram which looked at the 1st operation of the 1st movable body from the side. It is AA sectional drawing of FIG. 18 (B). (A)-(D) are explanatory drawings which show the flow which a 1st movable body moves to a 2nd position from a 1st position. (A)-(D) is explanatory drawing which shows the flow from which a protrusion body becomes a 1st state-a protrusion state, a protrusion state-a 1st state. (A)-(D) are explanatory drawings which show the flow which a 1st movable body moves to a 1st position from a 2nd position. (A)-(G) are explanatory drawings which show the flow of relief production. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the execution timing of an operation effect and a movable body effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the operation promotion alerting | reporting according to the execution condition of a movable body effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the execution timing of an operation effect and a serif effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the operation promotion alerting | reporting according to the execution condition of a speech production.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration on the main board. In the following, the front side of FIG. 1 is the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the back side is the back (rear) side, and the vertical and horizontal directions when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front side are shown. This will be explained as a standard. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment is a facing surface that faces a player who plays a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 2 is formed of a synthetic resin material having translucency such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, methacrylic resin, etc., in a substantially square shape when viewed from the front. It is mainly composed of a board surface plate (not shown) provided with a guide rail 2b and the like, and a spacer member (not shown) integrally attached to the back side of the board surface plate. In addition, the game board 2 may be comprised with the plywood board.

  A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the lower right position of the game area 10). Each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B is composed of, for example, a 7 segment LED or a dot matrix LED (light emitting diode) and the like. A special symbol (also referred to as “special”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information), is displayed so as to be variable (also referred to as variable display or variable display). Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol indicator 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

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

  As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display 4B. In synchronization with the figure game, a variable display of a plurality of types of effect symbols each identifiable is performed, and a definite effect symbol (final stop symbol) that is a variable display result is derived and displayed.

  The effect display device 5 is disposed on the back side of the game board 2 and can be visually recognized through an opening 2 c formed in the game board 2. Note that a frame-shaped center decorative frame 51 is provided in the opening 2 c in the game board 2. An effect unit 300 described later is provided between the back of the game board 2 and the effect display device 5.

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

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

  At the right position of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, there are a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner. Is provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified, and the second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified.

  A normal winning ball device 6A is provided below the effect display device 5, and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is provided below the right side of the effect display device 5. The normal winning ball device 6A forms, for example, a first starting winning opening as a starting region (first starting region) that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is switched between a closed state in which it protrudes into the game area 10 and an open position in which it retracts from the game area 10 by the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. A normal electric accessory having a movable plate that changes is provided, and a second start winning opening is formed as a start area (second start area).

  A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the fact that the game balls that have passed (entered) the first start winning opening are detected by the first start opening switch 22A. If the number of reserved memories is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. In addition, based on the fact that the game balls that have passed (entered) the second start winning opening are detected by the second start opening switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls. If the special figure holding storage number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”), the second start condition is satisfied.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 7 is provided on the right side of the normal winning ball device 6A. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 forms a special winning opening as a specific region that is changed between an open state and a closed state by a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. . In this way, the special prize opening as the specific area is an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a player who cannot pass (enter) (or difficult to pass (enter)). Changes to a closed state that is disadvantageous to the user.

  A predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the fact that the game balls that have passed (entered) through the big prize opening are detected by the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Therefore, if the special prize winning device 7 is opened, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided on the right side of the second holding display 25B. On the right side of the normal symbol display 20, a general figure holding display 25C 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, at the lowermost part of the game area 10, 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 upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and an effect LED 9 is provided in the periphery of the gaming area 10. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area 10 is provided.

  A gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine can be supplied to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area 10 to a launching device (not shown). An upper plate 90 (hit ball supply plate) that is held (stored) is provided. A lower plate 91 that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate 90 so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided at the lower portion of the gaming machine frame 3. The tilt operation of the stick controller 31A attached to the member forming the lower plate 91 is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A, and the pressing operation performed on the push button 31B provided on the member forming the upper plate 90 is pushed. It is detected by the sensor 35B.

  Next, the rendering unit 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 18A is a front view showing a first operation of the first movable body, and FIG. 18B is a front view showing a second operation of the first movable body. FIG. 19A is an exploded perspective view of the first movable body unit as viewed from an oblique front side, and FIG. 19B is an exploded perspective view of the first movable body unit as viewed from an oblique rear side. FIG. 20 is a conceptual diagram of the first operation of the first movable body viewed from the side. FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the rendering unit 300 includes a first movable body unit including a first movable body 302, a second movable body unit including second movable bodies 402L and 402R, and a third movable body 502 including a third movable body 502. It is mainly composed of three movable body units. Note that the second movable bodies 402L and 402R are, for example, an effect state that appears on the front side of the effect display device 5 and an effect display device by a fourth drive mechanism 406 (see FIG. 2) including a drive motor, a gear, and the like (not shown). 5 can be changed to a retracted state of retracting from the front side (not shown). Note that the third movable body 502 is provided with an effect state that appears on the front side of the effect display device 5 by a fifth drive mechanism 505 (see FIG. 2) including a drive motor, gears, and the like (not shown). The state can be changed to a retracted state retracted from the front side (not shown).

  As shown in FIG. 18, the first movable body unit is provided between the game board 2 and the effect display device 5 provided on the back side of the game board 2, and is formed in a substantially downward U-shape when viewed from the front. The unit 301 and the first movable body 302 are mainly configured. The first movable body 302 is moved by a first driving mechanism 303 (see FIG. 2) to a first position (see FIG. 18A) above the base portion 301 and a second position (see FIG. 18) below the first position. 18 (B)). Further, the first movable body 302 can be rotated around a rotation center P described later by a second drive mechanism 304 (see FIG. 2) (see FIG. 20). The first movable body 302 includes a storage state in which the protrusion 370 is stored in the first movable body 302 by the third drive mechanism 305 (see FIG. 2), and a protrusion state in which the protrusion 370 protrudes from the first movable body 302. (See FIGS. 20 and 21).

  The base portion 301 in the first movable body unit is formed in an approximately U-shape downward by an upper side portion 301a, a left side portion 301b, and a right side portion 301c, and each upper side portion 301a, left side portion 301b, and right side portion 301c is displayed in effect. It is arranged outside the display screen along each side of the display screen of the device 5.

  A decorative body 380 disposed on the back side of the first movable body 302 is attached to the front side of the upper side portion 301a, and the decorative body 380 is in a state where the first movable body 302 is in the first position. In the projecting state in which the projecting body 370 projects (FIG. 18B and FIG. 21), the periphery on the back side of the projecting body 370 is decorated. In other words, the decorative body 380 is provided on the back side of the first movable body 302 when viewed from the player (front side). 18A, the first movable body 302 is in the first rotation state, and the phantom line portion in FIG. 18A and FIG. 18B are the first movable body 302. Is in the second rotation state. That is, the first rotation state is an initial state in the rotation state of the first movable body 302, and the second rotation state is an unfolded state in the rotation state of the first movable body 302.

  The first drive mechanism 303 includes guide shafts 306L and 306R (see FIGS. 22 to 25) disposed on the front surfaces of the left side 301b and the right side 301c of the base 301, and the left side 301b and the right side. The side portion 301c is provided with cover members 307L and 307R (see FIGS. 18 and 19) that are fixed so as to cover the guide shafts 306L and 306R from the front side, and the guide shafts 306L and 306R are visually recognized by the player. It is difficult to do.

  The guide shafts 306L and 306R are vertically oriented shafts by an upper bearing portion fixed to the upper front portion of the left side portion 301b and the right side portion 301c and a lower bearing portion provided at the lower rear portion of the cover members 307L and 307R. It is pivotally supported around the center. Concave grooves are formed spirally on the peripheral surfaces of the guide shafts 306L and 306R.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 22 to 25, the first drive mechanism 303 includes elevating motors 308L and 308R that rotate the guide shafts 306L and 306R via gears (not shown), and the elevating motor 308L. , 308R are driven to rotate the guide shafts 306L, 306R around the axis. The groove portions of the guide shafts 306L and 306R are fitted with convex portions of arms 309L and 309R extending in the left-right direction from the first movable body 302, and the guide shafts 306L and 306R are rotated to turn the guide shafts. The first movable body 302 moves up and down along 306L and 306R.

  The elevating motors 308L and 308R are so-called stepping motors that rotate by a predetermined angle in accordance with the pulse signal, and the effect control CPU 120 determines the position of the first movable body 302 by the pulse signal transmitted to the elevating motors 308L and 308R. Take control. Specifically, the CPU 120 for effect control knows how many steps the lifting motors 308L and 308R need to be driven to move the first movable body 302 from the first position to the second position. . That is, it is possible to specify that the first movable body 302 has moved to the first position or the second position based on the number of drive steps. Since the first drive mechanism 303 includes a lower position detection switch 313, an intermediate position detection switch 314, and an upper position detection switch 315, the position of the first movable body 302 can be controlled using these.

  Further, the first drive mechanism 303 is provided above the left side portion 301b and the right side portion 301c, and holds the first movable body 302 at a position (first position) overlapping the decorative body 380 in the front-rear direction. Production solenoids 318L and 318R (see FIG. 2) are provided.

  When the production solenoids 318L and 318R are in the OFF state, the engaging members provided on the production solenoids 318L and 318R engage the arms 309L and 309R to hold the first movable body 302 in the first position. It is possible to suppress dropping and turning due to vibration or the like in the first turning state at the first position. Further, when the production solenoids 318L and 318R are in the on state, the locking member is retracted from the arms 309L and 309R, and the locking state between the first movable body 302 and the locking member is released. Thus, the first movable body 302 can be moved to the second position. Note that the first movable body 302 is biased upward by, for example, a constant load spring or the like, so that the holding state at the first position, the up-and-down movement between the first position and the second position, and the like are assisted. It may be.

  Here, the first movable body 302 is moved up and down by the guide shafts 306L and 306R. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first movable body 302 can be moved up and down by another lifting mechanism such as a rack and pinion. One movable body 302 may be moved up and down.

  As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the first movable body 302 includes a box-shaped portion 302A having a substantially rectangular shape in cross section and the arms 309L and 309R described above. The arms 309L and 309R and the box It can be rotated relative to the shape portion 302A. The back surface of the box-shaped portion 302A in the first rotation state is a rotation surface facing upward in the second rotation state, and this rotation surface is configured by a lid member 319 that can be opened and closed (see FIG. 21). The lid member 319 is pivotally supported by a shaft portion extending in the left-right direction. The rotatable range of the lid member 319 is less than 90 degrees due to a stopper portion (not shown) provided in the box-shaped portion 302A.

  The second drive mechanism 304 includes, for example, a rotation motor 350 attached to one or both of the arms 309L and 309R, a gear that transmits the drive force of the rotation motor 350 to the box-shaped portion 302A, and the first movable body 302. An initial position switch 351 for detecting the first rotation state of the first movable body 302 and a deployment position switch 352 for detecting the second rotation state of the first movable body 302. The arms 309L and 309R are provided by the rotation motor 350. On the other hand, the box-shaped part 302A rotates.

  The rotation motor 350 is a so-called stepping motor that rotates by a predetermined angle in accordance with a pulse signal, and the effect control CPU 120 controls the rotation of the first movable body 302 by a pulse signal transmitted to the rotation motor 350. . Since the initial position switch 351 and the deployment position switch 352 are provided, the rotation state of the first movable body 302 can also be controlled using these.

  As shown in FIG. 21, a protrusion 370 is installed inside the box-shaped portion 302A. The projecting body 370 includes a first effect member 375, a second effect member 376, and a third effect member 377, and the first effect member 375, the second effect member 376, and the third effect member 377. Is slidable in a direction protruding outward from the box-shaped portion 302A.

  The protruding body 370 can be changed between a storage state and a protruding state by the third drive mechanism 305. The third drive mechanism 305 includes, for example, an expandable / contractible pantograph mechanism, a protrusion motor 360 that applies a driving force to the pantograph mechanism via a gear, and a storage position switch 361 that the protrusion 370 detects when in the storage state. A projecting position switch 362 that detects when the projecting body 370 is in the projecting state, and an open / close mechanism (for example, a rack gear or a rotating arm) that transmits the driving force of the projecting motor 360 to the lid member 319 of the box-shaped portion 302A. ing.

  In the first movable body 302, the lid member 319 of the box-shaped portion 302 </ b> A is opened via the opening / closing mechanism by the driving of the projecting motor 360, and the pantograph mechanism is extended to expand the first effect member 375 and the second effect member 376. The third effect member 377 is slid so as to protrude outward from the box-shaped portion 302A.

  The projecting motor 360 is a so-called stepping motor that rotates by a predetermined angle in accordance with the pulse signal, and the effect control CPU 120 controls the projecting operation of the projecting body 370 by the pulse signal transmitted to the projecting motor 360. In addition, since the initial position switch 351 and the deployment position switch 352 are provided, the rotational state of the first movable body 302 can be controlled using these.

  Next, the first operation and the second operation of the first movable body 302 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 20, when the first movable body 302 is moved from the first position to the second position, the lid member 319 is moved from the first rotation state in which the lid member 319 is disposed on the back side during the lowering. Is changed to the second rotation state arranged above. At this time, the first movable body 302 is rotated about 92 degrees forward. That is, in the first movable body 302 that has changed to the second rotation state, the lid member 319 is inclined about 2 degrees forward. Note that the first movable body 302 that has changed to the second rotation state is such that the rotation motor 350 is excited and the first movable body 302 is maintained in the rotation stop state, so that the lid member 319 moves forward about 2 times. The tilted state is maintained. In addition, when the first movable body 302 is changed to the second rotation state, the weight portion (for example, the third drive mechanism 305) of the first movable body 302 is positioned behind the rotation center P. Will be.

  As shown in FIG. 21, when the projecting body 370 changes from the housed state to the projecting state (when the projecting body 370 projects from the box-shaped portion 302A), the projecting projecting body 370 is a part of the projecting body 370. (For example, the second effect member 376 and the third effect member 377) are visibly superimposed on the front side of the decorative body 380 when viewed from the player, and the projecting body 370 tilts about 2 degrees forward. That is, since the projecting body 370 is inclined to the opposite side (the direction away from the decorating body 380) from the decorative body 380, when the projecting body 370 projects from the housed state to the projecting state, the front end side (upper end side) of the projecting body 370. However, even if the first movable body 302 swings in the rotational direction, it is difficult to contact the decorative body 380, and damage to the projecting body 370 and the decorative body 380 can be suppressed.

  Furthermore, in addition to the first movable body 302 tilting about 2 degrees forward, the pivotable range of the lid member 319 is less than 90 degrees as described above, so the projecting body 370 changes to the projecting state. It is possible to avoid the lid member 319 that is opened when making contact with the decorative body 380.

  Specifically, the protruding dimension L30 of the protruding body 370 from the box-shaped portion 302A when the protruding body 370 changes from the housed state to the protruding state is longer than the vertical dimension L20 of the box-shaped portion 302A in the protruding state. (L20 <L30). Furthermore, since the first effect member 375, the second effect member 376, and the third effect member 377 are arranged so as to overlap in the front-rear direction in the stored state, the first effect member 375 protrudes gradually toward the front side in the protruding state. In addition, even if the protrusion 370 protrudes, the front-end | tip of this protrusion 370 does not contact | abut to the glass window 50a of the front side. That is, the first movable body 302 is unstable in the center of gravity balance in the protruding state, and is easy to rotate forward about the rotation center P.

  However, as described above, in the protruding state, the first movable body 302 is maintained in the rotation stopped state by the excitation of the rotation motor 350, and the weight portion of the first movable body 302 is the first movable body. Since the first movable body 302 is positioned rearward of the rotation center P of the 302, a force is exerted on the first movable body 302 so as to rotate rearward, and a balance is achieved with the force that the protrusion 370 tends to tilt forward. And the rotation of the first movable body 302 can be suppressed.

  Further, the tip side of the pantograph mechanism is easily swung even when the box-shaped portion 302A is stopped from rotating, and the protruding dimension L30 of the protruding body 370 is larger than the upper and lower dimensions L20 of the box-shaped portion 302A in the protruding state. However, since a predetermined space is formed before and after the front end of the projecting body 370, the front end of the projecting body 370 is attached to the decorative body 380 or the like. It is difficult to contact the glass window 50a.

  The first movable body 302 configured in this manner is movable and rotatable between the first position and the second position by the first operation, and at the second position by the second operation. The protruding body 370 is provided so as to be able to change from the housed state to the protruding state.

  Here, based on FIG. 22 to FIG. 25, the movable body effect executed by the effect control CPU 120 in the variation display based on the super reach β big hit variation pattern described later will be described.

  When the effect control CPU 120 executes the movable object effect in the effect symbol variation display, the first movable body 302 is moved from the first state to the second position by the lowering operation (first operation). It moves, changes to the 2nd state located in the 2nd position while changing from the 1st rotation state to the 2nd rotation state in the middle of descent, and is made to stand by in that state. When the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is received within the operation effective period, or when the operation effective period elapses without receiving any operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B, the big hit fluctuation pattern In some cases, the first operation control is performed to project the projecting body 370 from the housed state to the projecting state (second operation) (see FIGS. 22 to 24), and the first notification that the variation display result is a big hit. A movable body effect based on the effect pattern can be executed.

  On the other hand, in the case of the deviation variation pattern, the second state is maintained in which the second state is maintained without causing the projecting body 370 to project from the housed state to the projecting state (second operation) and the variation display result is out of place. A movable body effect based on the pattern can be executed. Thereafter, a return operation control is performed to return the first movable body 302 from the second position to the first position by the ascending operation, and after the first movable body 302 returns to the first position, the movable body effect ends.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the relief effect when executing the movable body effect (see FIG. 25). The relief effect is a third method for notifying that the variation display result is a big hit by the time the variation display is finished after executing the effect based on the second effect pattern for notifying that the variation display result is out of place. This is an effect based on the effect pattern.

  Specifically, after the first movable body 302 is moved to the second position, when the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is received within the operation effective period, or any of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B When the operation valid period has passed without accepting the operation, the protruding state (second operation) maintains the second state without changing the protruding body 370 from the retracted state to the protruding state, and the fluctuation display result is out of place. If it is informed that there is a relief production start timing (hereinafter referred to as relief timing) while executing the return operation control, the return operation control being executed is interrupted, and the first movable body is interrupted. The ascending operation of 302 is stopped, and an operation (first corresponding operation) corresponding to the descending operation (first operation) is performed between the first position and the second position. After moving from one of the intermediate positions to the second position, the variation display result is a big hit by executing the second operation control for changing the projecting body 370 from the retracted state to the projecting state by the projecting operation (second operation). Notify that. Thereafter, return operation control is executed, the first movable body 302 is returned to the first position, and the relief effect is ended.

  Here, an example of the production aspect of the movable body effect in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIGS. 22A to 22D are explanatory diagrams illustrating a flow in which the first movable body moves from the first position to the second position. FIGS. 23A to 23D are explanatory views showing a flow in which the projecting body is in the housed state to the projecting state and the projecting state to the housed state. FIGS. 24A to 24D are explanatory diagrams illustrating a flow in which the first movable body moves from the second position to the first position.

  First, as shown in FIG. 22A, the effect control CPU 120, for example, starts a super reach effect after establishing a reach state during a predetermined variation display. At this time, the first movable body 302 is disposed at the first position in the first rotation state. Here, in order to help understanding, the surface facing forward in the first rotation state is referred to as A surface, and the surface facing upward in the first rotation state is described as B surface.

  As shown in FIG. 22B, the effect control CPU 120 performs a first operation of moving the first movable body 302 downward from the first position toward the second position at a predetermined timing during execution of the super reach effect. Start (movable body production start). At this time, the first movable body 302 moves downward to the second position while being excited so that the A-side faces the player (front side).

  When the first movable body 302 moves a predetermined distance from the first position toward the second position, as shown in FIG. 22 (C), the first movable body 302 is lowered at the middle position between the first position and the second position. The rotation state changes to the second rotation state. At this time, since the first movable body 302 is positioned below the decorative body 380, the first movable body 302 does not contact the decorative body 380 even if the first movable body 302 rotates.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 22 (D), when the first movable body 302 reaches the second position, the first movable body 302 stops moving downward and enters the second rotating state to stop rotating. That is, the first operation of the first movable body 302 is completed. At this time, the first movable body 302 is excited so as to maintain a state in which the A-side faces downward and the B-side faces the player (front side), and the B-side tilts forward by about 2 degrees. doing.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 23A, the effect control CPU 120 displays an operation promotion image for prompting the operation of the stick controller 31A on the effect display device 5, and starts an operation effective period. Specifically, the CPU 120 for effect control includes the first movable body 302 disposed at the second position on the front side of the display screen on the display screen of the effect display device 5, and the origin position of the first movable body 302. The operation promotion image is displayed at a display position that the player can visually recognize from between the decoration body 380 disposed at the upper part of the effect display device 5 that is a position corresponding to. In the present embodiment, the mode in which the operation promotion image is displayed between the first movable body 302 and the decorative body 380 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the display of the effect display device 5 is performed. The screen may be displayed in a region (non-overlapping region) other than the overlapping region overlapping with the first movable body 302 arranged on the front side of the display screen.

  When the player receives (detects) the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B during the operation reception period of the stick controller 31A, as shown in FIG. 23B, the lid member 319 is opened, As shown in FIG. 23C, the protruding body 370 is changed from the housed state to the protruding state by the protruding operation (second operation). At this time, the projecting body 370 projects in a state inclined about 2 degrees toward the front side. Therefore, since the space between the projecting body 370 and the decorative body 380 can be increased, the projecting body 370 and the decorative body 380 are in contact with each other even if the first movable body 302 is inclined rearward due to the projecting momentum or the like. Can be suppressed.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 23D, when a predetermined period has elapsed since the protrusion 370 changed to the protrusion state, the protrusion 370 is changed from the protrusion state to the storage state by the storage operation (return operation). The projecting body 370 is housed in the first movable body 302, and the lid member 319 is closed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 24A, while the first movable body 302 is rotated from the second rotation state to the first rotation state by the return operation, it is directed from the second position to the first position. Move up. If the 1st movable body 302 will be in a 1st rotation state, it will come to incline to the back side by the momentum of the rotation, and the dead weight of the cover member 319. FIG. At this time, the end portion 319b of the inclined lid member 319 is positioned behind the decorative body 380 at a position below the decorative body 380 (third rotation state). The end 319b of the lid member 319 is also excited so as to maintain a state in which the A-side of the first movable body 302 faces the player (front side) and the A-side faces the player (front side). .

  Next, before the lid member 319 of the first movable body 302 reaches the decorative body 380, it is inclined forward by a predetermined angle, and at least the inclined end portion 319b of the lid member 319 is positioned forward of the decorative body 380 ( (4th rotation state). At this time, the lid member 319 is closed due to the rotational momentum of the first movable body 302. Then, as shown in FIG. 24B, when the first movable body 302 reaches the vicinity of the first position beyond the lower end of the decorative body 380, the first movable body 302 returns to the first rotation state. . Thereby, even if the lid member 319 is inclined rearward when the first movable body 302 is returned to the first rotating state, the decorative body 380 restricts further inclination toward the rear side. Then, the uniform display is displayed on the effect display device 5, and the movable body effect is terminated.

  Next, an example of the relief effect in the movable body effect will be described with reference to FIG. 25A to 25G are explanatory diagrams showing examples of relief effects.

  As shown in FIG. 25 (A), the effect control CPU 120 executes the first operation of the first movable body 302, and then displays an operation promotion image prompting the operation of the stick controller 31A on the effect display device 5 for operation. Start the validity period. When the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is received within the operation effective period, or when the operation effective period elapses without receiving any operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B, FIG. ), The effect display device 5 displays an image (unfortunately) indicating a shift without changing the projecting body 370 to the projecting state.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 25C, the first movable body 302 is moved up from the second position to the first position while being rotated from the second rotation state to the first rotation state. When the relief timing is reached while the first movable body 302 is moving upward from the second position to the first position, as shown in FIG. 25D, the second movable body 302 is positioned between the second position and the first position. The rising of the first movable body 302 is stopped at a midway position.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 25E, the first movable body 302 is moved from the middle position to the second position while being rotated from the first rotation state to the second rotation state by the first corresponding operation. Move down again. Then, when the first movable body 302 reaches the second position, the descent is stopped, and as shown in FIG. 25 (F), the lid member 319 is opened, and the protrusion 370 is stored by the second operation. Change from protruding to protruding. Thereafter, the projecting body 370 is housed in the first movable body 302, and the first movable body 302 is rotated from the second rotation state to the first rotation state as shown in FIG. While raising from the second position toward the first position and stopping at the first position, the uniform display is displayed on the effect display device 5 and the relief effect ends. The detailed control contents of the effect control CPU 120 in the movable body effect will be described later.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, as shown in FIG. 2, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, an LED control board 14, various types of data transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. Various boards such as a relay board 15 for relaying control signals, a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are arranged.

  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 a sub-side control board mainly composed of a random number setting function used in a special figure game, a function that allows an output signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position to be input, and an effect control board 12 Are provided with 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 the outside, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. The display of fluctuation of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 is performed. It also has a function to control.

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

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and produces the effect display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R. And LED 9 for production, elevating motors 308L, 308R, rotation motor 350, protrusion motor 360, lower position detection switch 313, intermediate position detection switch 314, upper position detection switch 315, production solenoids 318L, 318R, initial stage Various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by electrical components for rendering such as a position switch 351, a deployment position switch 352, a storage position switch 361, and a protruding position switch 362 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 is used for effects such as the display operation of the effect display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or part of the on / off operation of the effect LED 9 and the like. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation is provided.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program and fixed data, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an effect display device. 5, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in FIG. 5, a random number circuit 124 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and the I / O 125. And are installed. As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, and control pattern tables prepared for the production control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and controls. As stored in the various effect control pattern tables, the effect control CPU 120 controls various effect operations in addition to the pattern data indicating the contents of the various effect controls during the period controlled in the big hit gaming state or the like. For this purpose, a plurality of types of pattern data constituting the effect control pattern used for this purpose are stored in advance. Such production control patterns include, for example, a design fluctuation control pattern shown in a design change control pattern table (not shown), a notice effect control pattern (not shown) shown in a notice effect control pattern table (not shown), and the like. Just do it.

  The symbol variation control pattern relates to the variation display operation of the effect symbol in the display area of the effect display device 5 during the period from the start of the variation display of the effect symbol until the finalized symbol that is the final stop symbol is stopped and displayed. What is necessary is just to be comprised beforehand from the pattern data etc. which show the content of control, and corresponding to the variation pattern of an effect design. Further, different symbol variation control patterns may be prepared corresponding to a plurality of types of effect modes (stages) such as a daytime mode, a dusk mode, and a night mode in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Each of the plurality of symbol variation control patterns includes a display location of the effect symbol in the variation display of the effect symbol performed using a finalized symbol that is the final stop symbol or a temporary stop symbol that is temporarily stopped during the variation display. It is only necessary to define a time schedule such as the size, direction of variation of the production symbol, and variation speed. Here, the final stop symbol, the temporary stop symbol, and the like are determined at the start of the variation display based on the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. If it is.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands from the effect control board 12, control data (sound number, volume level, etc.), etc. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing for outputting audio from 8L and 8R is mounted.

  The voice control board 13 (or a voice synthesis IC configured on the voice control board 13) includes a decoder (not shown), a voice data ROM (not shown), an output I / F (interface, not shown), and the like. . In addition, the sound control board 13 may include a sound source circuit that generates various sounds, a timing generation circuit that generates a clock for determining processing timing, and the like. Note that although the speakers 8L and 8R function as sound output means and the sound control board 13 functions as sound control means, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the function of the sound control means may be composed of the effect control board 12 or the effect control board 12 and the sound control board 13. Further, the audio control board 13 may be incorporated in the speakers 8L and 8R and configured as a speaker unit.

  A decoder (not shown) reads compressed audio data from audio data (not shown) in accordance with a command (command) from the effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120), and decodes (decodes) the read audio data. Stretch). The decoder (not shown) has 32 channels (reproduction channels 0 to 31) as audio reproduction channels, and can reproduce 32 independent types of audio simultaneously. In this embodiment, two channels are paired to output stereo sound, and 16 types of stereo sound can be reproduced simultaneously. In other words, the effect control board 12 can play back the sound on the playback channel with a predetermined playback setting (single playback, repeat playback, etc.) simply by transmitting a command to the voice control board 13. It is not necessary to transmit audio data to 13, nor to transmit reproduction setting information.

  An audio data ROM (not shown) compresses and stores audio data of audio used for production and the like. Note that the audio data may be stored in the ROM of the effect control board 12 or other storage device. An output interface (not shown) mixes audio data decoded and reproduced in each channel of a decoder (not shown). Then, the mixed audio data (digital data) is converted into analog data, and the converted analog data is amplified and output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The volume output from the speakers 8L and 8R is determined by a predetermined volume setting.

  In this embodiment, for example, the playback channels 0 and 1 are used for reproducing normal fluctuation sound, reach background sound, etc., and the operation sound of the movable body (for example, a first effect sound (third effect sound) described later, The reproduction channel 2 is used for reproduction of the second effect sound, etc., the reproduction channel 3 is used for reproduction of the hold change sound as the pre-reading effect, and the reproduction channel 4 is used for reproduction of other pre-read sound. , The playback channel 5 is used for the chance-up playback during reach, the playback channel 6 is used for playback of the notice sound, etc., and the playback channels 30 and 31 are used for playback of the error sound. .

  Sounds using different playback channels can be played and output simultaneously. For example, it is possible to reproduce / output a notice effect sound during reproduction / output of a normal fluctuation sound. Thereby, it is possible to output a variety of sounds in which a plurality of sounds are superimposed. Further, by fixing the playback channel according to the type of audio, it is possible to prevent the audio from interfering with each other. For example, by fixing the reproduction channel (1) for reproducing / outputting normal fluctuation sound, interference of normal fluctuation sound can be prevented. Similarly, by fixing the reproduction channels (30, 31) for reproducing / outputting the error sound, the interference of the error sound can be prevented. Note that it is impossible to simultaneously reproduce a plurality of sounds set in one channel.

  Also, it is preferable to use different playback channels for playing back audio that may be output simultaneously. For example, a changing notice effect (SU or serif) for notifying a display result of a variable display being executed, a pre-reading notice effect for notifying a display result of a variable display executed after the variable display being executed, Even if the same pre-reading notice effect is different from the pre-reading notice effect that changes on hold at the time of the start winning prize, there is a possibility that the notice object is different and it is executed at the same time. Therefore, it is preferable that the reproduction channels used for reproducing these sounds are different. In this way, by changing the playback channel, it is possible to prevent the effect sound of the changing notice effect and the pre-reading notice effect from interfering with each other. And even if it is a case where the change notice effect and the pre-read notice effect are executed in duplicate, the sound of each effect can be reproduced / output.

  Since the number of playback channels is limited, it is necessary to use the same playback channel for playback of audio that is not output simultaneously. Also, as will be described later, voice data of a combination of multiple types of sounds, such as a movable body effect (first effect sound + second effect sound), is collected into one and reproduced by one playback channel. Thus, it is possible to reduce the amount of data and the processing load.

  The LED control board 14 is a control board for LED output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is provided in the effect LED 9 and each movable body based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. An LED driver circuit for performing on / off driving of the movable body LED (not shown) is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. Note that the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 may have any configuration that can detect a game ball, such as a sensor. That's fine. Further, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display 4A, a second special symbol display 4B, a normal symbol display 20, a first hold indicator 25A, a second hold indicator 25B, and a general figure hold indicator 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  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.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). Note that the command form shown in FIG. 3 is an example, and other command forms may be used. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number and may be a value corresponding to the instruction content by the effect control command.

  The command 8001H is a first change start command that specifies the start of change in the first special symbol display 4A. The command 8002H is a second change start command that specifies the start of change in the second special symbol display 4B. The command 81XXH is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time), and different EXT data is set according to the designated variation pattern.

  The command 8CXXH is a change display result notification command, and is an effect control command for designating the change display result. Note that the command 8C00H is a command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that it is “off”. The command 8C01H is a command for notifying that the big hit type is “big hit big hit A”. The command 8C02H is a command for notifying that “big hit” is the big hit type and “probable big hit B”. The command 8C03H is a command for notifying that the big hit type is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the stop of variation (determination) of the effect symbol. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command that designates the gaming state at that time.

  The command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) that designates the start of a jackpot gaming state. The command A1XXH is a big prize opening open notification command for notifying that the big prize opening is in an open state and that the big prize opening is in an open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big prize opening notifying that the big prize opening has been changed from the open state to the closed state and that the big prize opening is in the closed state in the big hit gaming state. Command A3XXH is a jackpot end designation command for designating the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  It should be noted that the notification command during the opening of the big prize opening or the notification command after the big prize opening is opened, for example, the number of rounds executed in the normal opening big hit state or the short-term opening big hit state (for example, “1” to “16” or “1” to “5”). EXT data corresponding to ")" is set.

  The command B100H is a first start port winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition has been established by winning a first start winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. The command B200H is a second start port winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition is established by winning a second start winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory count notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory count. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM 101 (Read Only Memory 101) for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM 102 (Random Access Memory 102) that provides an area, a CPU 103 (Central Processing Unit 103) that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103 It comprises a random number circuit 104 that performs and an I / O 105 (Input / Outputport 105). As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, various processes for controlling the progress of the game are executed by the CPU 103 executing the program read from the ROM 101.

  In the main board 11, various random number values such as a random 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, a random value MR4 for determining a normal figure display result, etc. Numerical data is controlled to be countable. The random number circuit 104 only needs to be able to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. For the random number values that are not counted by the random number circuit 104, the CPU 103 performs various types of software by software. It is only necessary to count by updating the numerical data.

  FIG. 4 shows the variation pattern of this embodiment. In this embodiment, a plurality of variation patterns as shown in FIG. 4 are prepared in advance. Specifically, in the present embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is “out of”, corresponding to each of the case where the variation display mode of the production symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the variation display result is “big hit”.

  The reach effect of normal reach is executed for the jackpot variation pattern, which is a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit”, and the reach variation pattern when the variation display mode of the effect design is “reach”. There are a normal reach fluctuation pattern and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which a reach expression of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In this embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of normal reach α, normal reach β,... The normal reach fluctuation pattern may be provided. Also, in the super reach variation pattern, three or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach γ... In addition to super reach α and super reach β may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in the present embodiment is executed is set shorter than the super reach α and super reach β that are the super reach fluctuation patterns. . In addition, regarding the special figure variation time of the super reach variation pattern in which super reach reach production such as super reach α and super reach β in this embodiment is performed, the variation pattern in which super reach β super reach production is performed. However, the special figure variation time is set longer than the variation pattern in which the super reach production of the super reach α is executed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, since the variation display result is “big hit” in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, the big hit expectation is set higher. In the reach variation pattern, the longer the variation time, the higher the degree of expectation for jackpot.

  Further, the super reach α is a variation pattern that does not execute the movable body effect using the first movable body 302, and the super reach β is a variation pattern that executes the movable body effect. As will be described later, the super reach β includes a super reach β in which the relief effect is not executed after the super reach effect and a super reach β in which the relief effect is executed after the super reach effect.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables and setting tables prepared in advance for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of 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 as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table to be stored is stored.

  FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, a common display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure as the display result determination table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special figure is not limited thereto. Separate display result determination tables may be used for the second special figure.

  In the display result determination table, before the fixed special symbol is derived and displayed in the special symbol game of the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B, the variation display result is set to the big hit gaming state. It is a table referred to in order to determine whether to control based on random number value MR1.

  In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, a numerical value (compared to the random value MR1 depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the short time state (low probability state), or the probability variation state (high probability state) ( (Judgment value) is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “out of place”.

  In the display result determination table, determination data is assigned to a determination result as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit”. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), more judgment values than the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) are characteristic of “big hit”. Assigned to diagram display results. With this, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which probability variation control is performed, the probability that the special figure display result will be determined to be “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state in the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) Compared to (about 1/300 in the present embodiment), the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state becomes higher (about 1/30 in the present embodiment). That is, in the display result determination table, when the gaming state is a probability change state (high probability state), the probability that it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state is higher than when the gaming state is a normal state or a short time state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the big hit gaming state.

  In the ROM 101, when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state, the jackpot type determination table referred to for determining one of a plurality of jackpot types based on the random number value MR2 and the random value MR3 are stored. A variation pattern determination table for determining the variation pattern as one of the variation patterns shown in FIG. 4 is also stored.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area 10, the normal game with the normal symbol display 20 is started. After the start of the normal symbol change, if the specified time, which is the normal symbol change time, has elapsed, and the normal symbols other than the normal symbol are displayed in a stopped state, the normal symbol change display result is “out of normal”. Become. If the specific normal symbol (the symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed, the variation display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”, and the release control in which the movable plate of the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B is retracted from the game area 10 is performed. The normal opening control is performed to return to the closed position protruding into the game area 10 when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied after the first special condition game or the big hit game state has ended, for example, after the first start condition is satisfied because the game ball has won the first start winning opening, etc. Then, a special game is started by the first special symbol display 4A. In addition, after the second start condition is established because the game ball has won the second start winning opening, etc., the second start condition is established, for example, due to the end of the previous special game or the big hit game state. Based on this, a special game is started by the second special symbol display 4B.

  In the special game, after starting the variable display of the special symbol, the fixed special symbol (special graphic display result) is derived and displayed when the variable display time elapses. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is displayed in a stopped state, the result is “big hit” as the specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol is displayed in a stopped state, it becomes “out of place”. After the fluctuation display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times.

  In the big hit gaming state, a special winning prize ball device 7 has a special prize opening door for a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls. In the period until the occurrence of, the grand prize opening is opened. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed.

  A special prize-winning ball device that receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the big prize-winning slot, with the grand prize-winning door that has opened the grand prize-winning port during the round. 7 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “16”, etc.).

  In the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the effect display device 5, in response to the start of the special symbol game, the effect symbol variable display is started. In the period from the start of the variation display of the effect symbol to the end of the variation display, the variation display state of the effect symbol may be a predetermined reach state. The reach state is a display in which variation continues for effect symbols that are not yet stopped when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination. A state or a display state in which all or a part of the effect symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, among the multiple types of big hit combinations, the fixed effect symbol that is a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as “non-probable variable big hit combination”) is stopped and displayed, and the variation display result is “non-probable big hit bonus”. ”Is controlled to the big hit state, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time reduction control, the special symbol change display time (special figure change time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to the normal state. In the short-time control, so-called electric Chu support is performed in which the winning frequency of the normal symbol is increased and the winning frequency to the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is increased. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state ends, and the fluctuation display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, among the multiple types of big hit combinations, the finalized design symbol that becomes a predetermined probability variable big hit combination (also referred to as “probable big hit combination”) is stopped and the fluctuation display result is “probable big hit” When it becomes, it is controlled to the big hit state, and after the end, probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed together with time reduction control. By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variation display result is “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than that in the normal state. When the condition that the variable display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled again to the big hit gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is established, the probability variation control is performed a predetermined number of times after the big hit gaming state ends (for example, the same as the number of time reductions 100) When the special figure game is executed, the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special figure game is started after the jackpot game state is finished is determined to have “probable fall”. When it ends, etc.

  When the short-time control is performed, the normal symbol variation time (normal diagram variation time) in the regular game is shorter than that in the normal state, and the regular symbol variation display result is “normal diagram” in each regular game. The control for improving the probability of “winning” than in the normal state, and the movement control time for performing the movement control of the movable plate in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “normal hitting” is normal. The second start condition may be satisfied by making it easier for the game ball to pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the state longer than in the state and a control to increase the number of movements compared to the normal state. The control (electricity chew support control, high opening control) which is advantageous for the player by increasing the value is performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is likely to be established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. Time to become is shortened.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 can execute various effects related to the game, such as effect display variable display control and notice effect based on the effect control command (control information) transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100. ing.

  For example, the announcement control executed by the production control CPU 120 during the variation display of the production symbols, for example, a jackpot announcement production that suggests the possibility of a big hit, a reach announcement that suggests whether or not to reach, and a stop design are announced. It includes a plurality of notices executed at the start of change display or when reach is established, such as a stop symbol notice and a latent notice for notifying whether or not the gaming state is a probability fluctuation state (whether or not it is latent).

  In this embodiment, various effects such as the movable body effect by the first movable body 302, the second movable bodies 402L and 402R, the speakers 8L and 8R, the effect LED 9 and the like of the effect unit 300 and the various notices described above can be executed. ing.

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

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (S12). Thereafter, predetermined information output processing is executed (S13).

  Next, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random number values MR1 to MR4 by software is executed (S14). Thereafter, the special symbol process shown in FIG. 7 is executed (S15).

  Subsequent to the special symbol process, the display operation on the normal symbol display 20 (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) is controlled to display the variation of the normal symbol and the tilt of the movable wing piece of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Normal symbol process processing for performing operation setting and the like is executed (S16). Thereafter, by executing a command control process, a control command is transmitted (output) from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 (S17).

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, first, a start winning process is executed (S21). Then, according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, any one of the processes of S22 to S29 is selected and executed.

  In the start winning process of S21, it is determined whether or not there is a first start prize or a second start prize by the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B, and if there is a win, a random value MR1, MR2 and MR3 are extracted and stored in the top position of the empty entry in the first special figure holding storage section when the first starting prize is received, and the second special figure is reserved when the second starting prize is obtained. Store at the top of the empty entry in the storage.

  The special symbol normal process of S22 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In the special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the special symbol game based on the presence / absence of pending data. Further, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1, whether or not the variation display result is “big hit” is determined (predetermined) before the variation display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, a confirmed special symbol (either a big hit symbol or a missing symbol) is set corresponding to the variation display result. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variation pattern setting process of S23 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. The variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating the random value MR3 based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variation display result is “big hit”. It is included. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol variation process of S24 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts variation. It includes processing to measure When the special symbol variation elapsed time reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process of S25 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. The special symbol stop process includes a process for performing a setting for stopping and displaying (deriving) a fixed special symbol that is a variation display result of the special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B. It is. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on. If the big hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing of S26 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The pre-opening process for the big hit includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit”. include. Specifically, the upper limit of the period during which the winning a prize opening is in the open state is set to “29 seconds”, and the opening number of the winning a prize opening which is the upper limit number of times for executing the round is set to “non-probable big hit” or “probable change”. If it is a “big hit A”, it is set to “16 times”. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probability big hit B”, the number of times of opening of the big winning opening that is the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set to “5 times”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

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

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

  The big hit end processing of S29 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The jackpot end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect for notifying the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  In the big hit end process, the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit is read to identify whether the big hit type is “non-probable big hit” or “probable big hit”. If it is determined that the identified big hit type is not “non-probable variation big hit”, setting for starting the probability variation control (setting of the probability variation flag) is performed.

  In addition, when the specified big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit”, the setting for starting the time reduction control (in advance corresponding to the setting of the time reduction flag and the upper limit value of the special game that can be executed during the time reduction control). A predetermined count initial value (“100” in the present embodiment) is set in the short-time counter.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. First, when the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 starts executing the main process shown in FIG. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S51). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag by the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (turned on) in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53) and executes the following process.

  The effect control CPU 120 first performs command analysis processing (S54). In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 3) is the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. And the process etc. which set the flag according to the received production control command are performed.

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

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

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S55) of the effect control main process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first displays the hold memory display in the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U of the effect display device 5 in accordance with the stored contents of the hold memory buffer. A pending display update process for updating to display is executed (S72).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the effect symbol variation start process (S74) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the effect symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the first variation start command reception flag is set in S271 (S271). When the first variation start command reception flag is set (S271; Y), it corresponds to the buffer numbers “1-0” to “1-4” of the first special figure reservation storage in the start winning reception command buffer 194A. The various command data and various flags stored together are shifted up by one buffer number (S272). Note that the contents of the buffer number “1-0” are deleted because they cannot be shifted because there is no shift destination.

  Specifically, various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-1” in the first special figure hold memory are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “1-0”. Then, the various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-2” in the first special figure reservation memory are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “1-1”. Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-3” in the 1 special figure hold memory are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “1-2”. Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “1-4” in the pending storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “1-3”.

  If the first variation start command reception flag is not set in S271 (S271; N), it is determined whether or not the second variation start command reception flag is set (S273). When the second variation start command reception flag is not set (S273; N), the effect symbol variation start process is terminated, and when the second variation start command reception flag is set (S273; Y), the start The various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer numbers “2-0” to “2-4” of the second special figure hold memory in the received command buffer 194A at the time of winning are higher by one buffer number. (S274). Note that the contents of the buffer number “2-0” are erased because they cannot be shifted because there is no destination to shift.

  Specifically, various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-1” in the second special figure reservation memory are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2-0”. Then, the various command data and the various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-2” in the second special figure reservation memory are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2-1”. The second special figure is shifted so that the various command data and the various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-3” stored in the special figure hold memory are associated with the buffer number “2-2”. Various command data and various flags stored in association with the buffer number “2-4” in the pending storage are shifted so as to be stored in association with the buffer number “2-3”.

  After execution of S272 or S274, the effect control CPU 120 reads the variation pattern designation command from the variation pattern designation command storage area (S275).

  Next, the display result of the effect symbol (stop symbol) is determined according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command) (S276). In this case, the CPU 120 for effect control determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol according to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores data indicating the stop symbol of the determined effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area To do.

  In determining the stop symbol, the effect control CPU 120 extracts, for example, a random number for determining the stop symbol, and generates a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating the combination of effect symbols and numerical values are associated with each other. It is only necessary to determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol. That is, the stop symbol may be determined by selecting data indicating a combination of effect symbols corresponding to the numerical value that matches the extracted random number.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the variation pattern specified from the variation pattern designation command read in S275 is a super reach β relief jackpot variation pattern (S277). If the variation pattern is a super reach β relief jackpot variation pattern (S277; Y), a process table corresponding to the super reach β deviation variation pattern is selected (S281), and a relief effect for setting the start timing of the relief effect. The start wait timer is set to a value corresponding to the period until the relief start (S282), and the process proceeds to S283. In S277, if the variation pattern specified from the variation pattern designation command read in S275 is not the super reach β relief jackpot variation pattern, the process proceeds to S280.

  In S280, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect control pattern (process table) corresponding to the variation pattern designation command. Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (S283).

  In the process table, display control execution data for controlling display of the effect display device 5, LED control execution data for controlling lighting of each LED, and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R are controlled. Sound control execution data, operation detection control execution data for detecting operation of the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A, reception of a predetermined effect control command from the main board 11, and an effect operation in the effect control CPU 120 Switching timing of effect control corresponding to predetermined control content and processing content such as execution of predetermined processing as control processing (for example, acceptance of operation of stick controller 31A or push button 31B) Destination data indicating data etc. (data for specifying the destination process data) There are sequentially arranged in time series in association with each process data n (up 1~N number).

  FIG. 11A shows a configuration example of each such effect control pattern. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 12A, the effect control pattern includes, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, audio control data, LED control data, operation detection control data, and an effect accessory (movable body) control. It consists of process data that becomes control data for controlling various performance operations such as data, destination data, and end code, and the contents of various performance controls, switching timing of performance control, etc. are set in time series. It only has to be.

  The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with an effect control process timer value that is a stored value of an effect control process timer provided in an effect control timer setting unit (not shown). A determination value corresponding to the operation execution time (effect time) is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control CPU 120. The data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes, for example, data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the effect display device 5, such as data indicating the change mode of each effect symbol during the display of the effect symbol. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the effect display device 5. The voice control data includes, for example, data indicating the voice output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating the output mode of the sound effect or the like in conjunction with the dynamic display operation of the effect symbol during the effect symbol change display. ing. That is, the audio control data is data that designates an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. The LED control data includes, for example, data indicating the lighting operation mode of the light emitter such as the production LED 9. That is, the LED control data is data that designates the lighting operation of the light emitter.

  In the operation detection control data, for example, setting of an operation valid period for effectively detecting an instruction operation on the stick controller 31A or an instruction operation on the push button 31B, control contents of the rendering operation when each operation is detected effectively, etc. The data indicating the effect operation mode according to the player's operation action, such as data for designating the player, is included.

  For the effect accessory control data, for example, the first drive mechanism 303, the second drive mechanism 304, the third drive mechanism 305 for operating the first movable body 302, and the fourth for operating the second movable bodies 402L, 402R. The first movable body 302, the second movable bodies 402L and 402R, and the third movable body 502, such as data specifying the drive control contents of the drive mechanism 406 and the fifth drive mechanism 505 that operates the third movable body 502, are individually set. It only needs to include data that can be operated.

  Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern configured to include a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be. Further, in the plural types of process data included in the effect control pattern, the types of control data constituting each process data may be different according to the contents of the effect operation executed at each timing. That is, if there is process data configured to include all of display control data, audio control data, LED control data, operation detection control data, and production-use accessory control data, a process configured to include a part thereof. There may be data. In addition, for example, in the case where other movable members included in the effect accessory other than the first movable body 302, the second movable bodies 402L and 402R, and the third movable body 502 are provided, in addition to the effect accessory control data In addition, various other control data such as movable member control data indicating an operation mode of the movable member may be included.

  FIG. 11B shows various effect operations executed according to the contents of the effect control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches one of the effect control process timer determination values, the effect design process is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images in the display area of the effect display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control for blinking a light emitter such as the production LED 9 is performed in a manner specified by the LED control data, thereby detecting operation. Control is performed to determine the contents of the effect according to the operation by accepting an operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B in the operation effective period specified by the control data, and in a mode specified by the effect accessory control data. The first drive mechanism 303, the second drive mechanism 304, the third drive mechanism 305, the fourth drive mechanism 406, and the fifth drive mechanism 505 are driven to move the first movable body 302, the second movable bodies 402L, 402R, and the third movable mechanism. Control for operating the body 502 is performed. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that is not a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern based on the change pattern designated by the change pattern designation command, for example, when starting the change display of the effect symbol. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. If they match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control. Thus, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect device (effect display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, first drive) according to the contents of process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. Control of the mechanism 303, the second drive mechanism 304, the third drive mechanism 305, the fourth drive mechanism 406, the fifth drive mechanism 505, the light emitting body such as the effect LED 9, etc.) is advanced. In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, LED control data # 1 to LED control data #n, operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n, effect accessory control data # 1 to effect accessory control data #n Production control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n indicating the content of control of the production operation in the apparatus and designating execution of production control are configured.

  Instructions according to the production control pattern set in this way are sent from the production control CPU 120 to the display control unit, the audio control board 13, the first drive mechanism 303, the second drive mechanism 304, the third drive mechanism 305, the fourth drive mechanism 406, It is output to the fifth drive mechanism 505 and the like. In the display control unit that receives a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like develops the image data indicated by the command by reading it from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily storing it in the VRAM. On the voice control board 13 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. . In addition, the first drive mechanism 303, the second drive mechanism 304, the third drive mechanism 305, the fourth drive mechanism 406, and the fifth drive mechanism 505 that have received a command (drive signal) from the effect control CPU 120 are first movable. Control for operating the body 302, the second movable bodies 402L and 402R, and the third movable body 502 is performed.

  Here, based on FIGS. 12 to 14, the contents of effect control executed by the effect control CPU 120 based on the super reach β big hit variation pattern will be described.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets process data corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command when starting the variation display of the effect symbol. In particular, in the case of any one of the super reach β deviation variation pattern PA2-3, the super reach β big hit variation pattern PB1-3, and the super reach β relief big hit variation pattern PB1-4, process data corresponding to each variation pattern is set. To do.

  Specifically, the process data corresponding to the super-reach β deviation variation pattern PA2-3 starts the symbol variation display, and then develops the super-reach production based on the establishment of the reach state, and executes the movable body production. The control content for notifying that the display result is out of place without finally executing the protrusion operation control. The process data corresponding to the super reach β big hit variation pattern PB1-3, after starting the display of the variation of the symbol, develops the super reach production based on the establishment of the reach state, executes the movable body production, and finally protrudes The content of the control is that the operation control is executed to notify that the display result is a big hit. The process data corresponding to the super reach β relief big hit variation pattern PB1-4, after starting the variation display of the symbol, is developed into a super reach production based on the establishment of the reach state, and finally the movable body production is executed. After notifying that the display result is out of place without executing the protrusion operation control, the control content is to execute the first corresponding operation control and execute the protrusion operation control to notify that the display result is a big hit. ing. Therefore, first, after using the process data corresponding to the super reach β deviation variation pattern PA2-3, the process is switched to the relief effect process data for the relief effect at the relief timing.

  In FIG. 12 (A), the operation control content of the first movable body 302 and the display control content of the effect display device 5 executed by the effect control CPU 120 based on the process data corresponding to the super reach β big hit variation pattern PB1-3. FIG. 12B shows the operation of the first movable body 302 executed by the effect control CPU 120 based on the process data corresponding to the super reach β relief jackpot variation pattern PB1-4. The control contents and the display control contents of the effect display device 5 are shown in time series. In FIG. 12B, process data corresponding to the super-reach β deviation fluctuation pattern PA2-3 is used from the start of the fluctuation display to the relief timing, and relief effect process data is used from the relief timing to the end of the fluctuation display. It is done.

  The variation display period from the start to the end of the variation display of the effect symbol is 53,000 ms in the super reach β big hit variation pattern PB1-3 shown in FIG. 12A, whereas the super reach β shown in FIG. The relief big hit variation pattern PB1-4 is 63000 ms, and is longer by the amount of execution of the relief effect.

  In addition, the process data corresponding to the super reach β deviation variation pattern PA2-3, the super reach β big hit variation pattern PB1-3, and the super reach β relief big hit variation pattern PB1-4 includes a super reach production, a movable body production, and an operation. Control data is set to start the effective period and the relief effect when the corresponding period has elapsed since the start of the variation display of the effect symbol. That is, even when any one of the super reach β deviation variation pattern PA2-3, the super reach β big hit variation pattern PB1-3, and the super reach β relief big hit variation pattern PB1-4 is executed, the super reach production, the movable body production, and the operation effective The period and the relief effect are always started at a timing when a certain period has elapsed since the start of the variation display of the effect symbol.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the super reach β deviation variation pattern PA2-3, the super reach β big hit variation pattern PB1-3, and the super reach β relief big hit variation pattern PB1-4 are executed for executing the movable body effect. In the process data, the first movable body 302 is moved toward the second position by the lowering operation (first operation), and is rotated from the first rotation state to the second rotation state while being lowered from the intermediate position. Thus, the first operation period T1 is set as the period for performing the first operation for moving to the second position, and the operation effective period T2 is set as the period for effectively receiving the operation of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B, and the first movable period is set. A period of performing a second operation for maintaining the body 302 by changing the protruding body 370 from the retracted state to the protruding state by the protruding operation (second operation); The second operation period T3 is set, and the first movable body 302 is returned to the first position from the second position by the ascending operation (return operation) after returning the protruding body 370 to the retracted state, and the return operation is performed. A recovery operation period T4 is set as the period.

  In the effect accessory control data in the process data for executing the movable body effect, the elevating motors 308L and 308R are moved in X steps (X is the first movable body 302 from the first position in the first operation period T1. The number of steps required to move to the second position) is driven to move the first movable body 302 from the first position to the second position and stopped after rotating from the first rotation state to the second rotation state. And the descent operation control data that waits until the operation effective period T2 elapses, and the protrusion operation that drives the protrusion motor 360 and changes the protrusion 370 from the retracted state to the protruded state during the second operation period T3. In the control data and the return operation period T4, the raising and lowering motors 308L and 308R are moved in the X step (X is the second movable body 302 in the second state after the protrusion 370 is changed to the retracted state). A number of steps necessary to move from the position to the first position), and a series of motion control operations including return operation control data that is driven and stopped after the first movable body 302 is moved from the second position to the first position. In addition to data, display control data, sound control data, and LED control data corresponding to each of the descending motion control data, the protrusion motion control data, and the return motion control data are set.

  Specifically, the control data corresponding to the descent motion control includes display control data for displaying the first effect on the effect display device 5 as the first effect corresponding to the first motion, and the first on the speakers 8L and 8R. Audio control data for outputting one effect sound, LED control data for causing the effect LED 9 to emit light in the first light emission mode (see FIGS. 22B to 22D), and the like are included.

  In the control data corresponding to the protrusion operation control, display control data for displaying the second effect on the effect display device 5 as the second effect corresponding to the second operation, and the second effect sound output on the speakers 8L and 8R. Voice control data to be performed, LED control data for causing the production LED 9 to emit light in the second light emission mode (see FIGS. 23A to 23C), and the like. Note that the control data corresponding to the protrusion operation control of the process data corresponding to the super reach β deviation variation pattern PA2-3 is the display control data for displaying the disappointing screen on the effect display device 5, and the effects on the speakers 8L and 8R. Audio control data for outputting sound, LED control data for causing the production LED 9 to emit light in a predetermined mode (see FIGS. 25B and 25C), and the like are included.

  In the control data corresponding to the return operation control, as the return effect corresponding to the return operation, the effect display device 5 displays the symbol alignment (design non-alignment), and switches from the super reach effect screen to the normal symbol variation display screen. Display control data for displaying symbol shaking (design temporary stop), audio control data for outputting a return effect sound by the speakers 8L and 8R, and LED control data for causing the effect LED 9 to emit light in a return light emission mode (FIG. 23 ( D) and FIGS. 24A and 24B).

  As described above, the effect control CPU 120 displays the first effect on the effect display device 5 as the first effect corresponding to the first operation when the first operation is executed, and the first effect is displayed on the speakers 8L and 8R. An effect sound is output, and the effect LED 9 is caused to emit light in the first light emission mode, and a period required for the first movable body 302 to move from the first position to the second position (a first operation period T1 to be described later). Based on the elapsed time, the second effect is displayed on the effect display device 5 as the second effect corresponding to the second action when the second action is executed following the first effect, and the speakers 8L and 8R. The second effect sound is output and the first effect control for causing the effect LED 9 to emit light in the second light emission mode is executed.

  In addition, the process data for executing the relief effect includes the first effect action control data for executing the relief action corresponding to the first action, the second action, and the return action, and the first action action data. As the third effect corresponding to the corresponding operation, voice control data for outputting the third effect sound by the speakers 8L and 8R, and LED control data for causing the effecting LED 9 to emit light in the third light emission mode (FIG. 25E) To (G)).

  In the present embodiment, the third effect sound corresponding to the first corresponding action is the same effect sound as the first effect sound corresponding to the first action, but the first effect sound causes the first movable body 302 to be the first effect sound. The third effect sound is an effect sound that is reproduced until the first movable body 302 is moved from the middle position to the second position, that is, the effect sound that is reproduced until the first position is moved to the second position. It is a production sound with an indefinite playback period.

  Further, the protrusion operation control data, the return operation control data, and the display control data, audio control data, and LED control data corresponding thereto are described in the process data at the time when the operation is accepted in the operation effective period T2. Since the control based on the process data until the end of the operation valid period T2 is started based on the transfer destination data, the start timing may be changed according to the operation reception timing. is there.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. When the operation valid period elapses without accepting the operation just before the operation valid period (for example, 4 seconds) elapses, the return operation ends after the relief timing, whereas A- 2. When an operation is accepted 3 seconds after the start of the operation valid period, or A-3. When an operation is accepted immediately after the start of the operation effective period (after 0 seconds), the operation effective period T2 is shortened, so that the return operation ends before the relief timing.

  That is, in the first effective period from the start of the operation effective period to the elapse of a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds), the movable body effect ends before the relief timing is reached when the operation is accepted. It is a period. On the other hand, the second effective period (for example, about 1 second) from when the first effective period elapses until the operation effective period ends is a period for reaching the relief timing before the movable body effect ends. When an operation is accepted during the first effective period, since the period from the end of the return operation to the end of the variable display becomes longer, the variable display ends on the symbol shaking screen (screen for displaying the effect symbol temporarily stopped). Will continue to be displayed.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 14A, the effect control CPU 120 starts the movable object effect in the case of executing the change display based on the super reach β relief big hit change pattern PB1-4, ) When the operation is accepted in the first effective period as in (C), the movable body effect ends before reaching the relief timing. That is, since the first movable body 302 has returned to the first position before reaching the relief timing, when the relief effect is started at the relief timing, the first movable body 302 is moved to the first position based on the descent operation control data. It can be moved toward the second position and stopped at the second position after being changed from the first rotation state to the second rotation state. That is, the first corresponding operation period T5 in this relief effect is the same as the first operation period T1 (T5 = T1).

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14B, the effect control CPU 120 starts the movable object effect in the case of executing the change display based on the super reach β relief big hit change pattern PB1-4, When the operation is accepted during the second effective period as in (), the movable body effect does not end before reaching the relief timing. In other words, since the first movable body 302 has not returned to the first position when the relief timing is reached, the relief timing is reached during execution of the return operation control and the relief effect is started.

  Further, when the operation is accepted at the first timing in the second effective period, the first movable body 302 is in a first intermediate position between the first position and the second position, and the first timing in the second effective period is When the operation is accepted at a different second timing, the first movable body 302 is in a second intermediate position between the first position and the second position. That is, since there are a plurality of operation timings in the second effective period, the midway position of the first movable body 302 at the relief timing differs depending on the timing at which the operation is accepted.

  In addition, since the distance from the intermediate position to the second position is shorter than the distance from the first position to the second position and differs depending on the operation timing, the first corresponding operation period T6 in this relief effect is indefinite. The period is shorter than the first operation period T1 (T6 <T1). Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 switches the process data from the return operation control data to the descending operation control data when the relief timing is reached, and controls the lifting motors 308L and 308R from the first position to the second position. Since the control for stopping after driving the number of X steps necessary for the movement is executed, the driving of the elevating motors 308L and 308R cannot be stopped even when the first movable body 302 reaches the second position. There is a possibility that a load is applied to the lifting motors 308L and 308R.

  Here, it is conceivable to prepare a plurality of operation control data corresponding to each of a plurality of timings in the second effective period, but not only the storage capacity of the RAM increases but also a process table corresponding to the operation timing is set. Therefore, the control load of the effect control CPU 120 increases.

  Also, when an operation is accepted during the operation valid period, it is possible to wait for the relief timing without performing the return operation even after the start timing of the return operation after notifying the deviation without performing the second operation. However, it is uncomfortable for the player to keep the first movable body 302 in the second position, which is the approximate center position on the front of the display screen of the effect display device 5 in spite of the notification of the deviation. End up.

  Furthermore, it is conceivable to change the relief timing so that the second operation control is not executed according to the timing at which the operation is accepted in the operation effective period, but the variable display period cannot be extended and the operation is not performed. Since control for changing the relief timing according to the accepted timing is required, the control load increases.

  Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 switches the process data to the relief effect process data when the relief timing is reached, and performs operation control based on the switched relief effect process data.

  The relief effect process data is obtained by temporarily stopping the driving of the elevating motors 308L and 308R that raise the first movable body 302 toward the first position and then moving it toward the second position by reverse driving. Relief descent operation control data for changing the first rotation state to the second rotation state and stopping the driving of the elevating motors 308L and 308R when the lower position detection switch 313 is turned on, and operation valid The protrusion motor 360 is driven following the first operation without passing the period, and the protrusion operation control data for maintaining the protrusion 370 by changing it from the retracted state to the protruded state, and the protrusion 370 being changed to the retracted state. To drive the lifting motors 308L, 308R by X steps (X is the number of steps necessary to move the first movable body 302 from the second position to the first position). Return action control data for stopping after moving 2 from the second position to the first position, and the third effect at the speakers 8L and 8R as the third effect corresponding to the first corresponding action. Audio control data for outputting a production sound and LED control data for causing the production LED 9 to emit light in the third light emission mode are included.

  Thus, the relief lowering operation control data is control data for stopping the driving of the elevating motors 308L and 308R when the first movable body 302 is detected by the lower position detection switch 313. Even if it is not possible to specify the number of steps required to move to the position and the execution period of the operation control each time, the lowering first movable body 302 can be stopped at the second position.

  While the first movable body 302 is lowered based on the relief lowering motion control data, the effect display device 5 returns the non-uniform pattern image to the normal variation display screen and the first effect sound from the speakers 8L and 8R. The third effect sound corresponding to is output, and the effect LED 9 is caused to emit light in the third light emission mode.

  In the relief effect, after the first movable body 302 is stopped at the second position, the display is changed by changing to the protruding state by the protruding operation control following the descending operation control without waiting for the player's operation. Notify that the result was a big hit. Then, it is returned to the first position by the return operation control, and the movable body effect is finished together with the relief effect.

  As described above, the effect control CPU 120 interrupts the return operation control that is being executed when the return timing is reached while executing the return operation control, stops the ascending operation of the first movable body 302, and lowers it. After the first corresponding operation corresponding to the operation (first operation) is moved from any intermediate position between the first position and the second position to the second position, the protruding body is moved by the protruding operation (second operation). In the second operation control for changing 370 from the housed state to the protruding state, the third effect sound corresponding to the first effect sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R when the first corresponding operation (down) is being performed. The fact that the production LED 9 is caused to emit light in the third light emission mode corresponding to the first light emission mode and the first movable body 302 is detected by the lower position detection switch 313, that is, it is determined that the second position has been reached. Base Then, the second effect is displayed on the effect display device 5 as the second effect, the output of the third effect sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R is stopped, the second effect sound is output, and the third light emission is performed. Second effect control is performed in which the effect LED 9 emitting light in the aspect emits light in the second light emission aspect.

  In the present embodiment, the first effect sound (third effect sound) and the second effect sound are set to be output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Specifically, the same playback channel 2 is set to be used for playback of the first effect sound and the second effect sound. More specifically, the audio data 1 that reproduces the first effect sound, the audio data 2 that reproduces the second effect sound, and the third audio data that combines the first effect sound and the second effect sound are the same. It can be played back by the playback channel 2.

  In the present embodiment, the third effect sound is the same audio data as the first effect sound. The audio data 1 for reproducing the first effect sound is reproduced as the third effect sound, that is, audio data that may be forcibly stopped during the reproduction as will be described later. It is preferable that the music data or the like does not give a sense of incongruity even when it is stopped.

  When performing the first operation of the first movable body 302 in the first effect control, the effect control CPU 120 reproduces the first effect sound on the reproduction channel 2 based on the third audio data, and the first movable When the period (first operation period T1) required for the body 302 to move from the first position to the second position has elapsed, the second effect sound is reproduced following the first effect sound based on the third sound data. Control playback on channel 2. The third audio data is a series of audio data that can be reproduced without particularly monitoring the reproduction period.

  On the other hand, after the production control CPU 120 starts the reproduction of the first production sound based on the audio data 1 through the reproduction channel 2 at the relief timing in the second production control, the lower position detection switch 313 performs the first production. When the movable body 302 is detected, that is, when it is determined that the second position has been reached, the reproduction of the second effect sound (third effect sound) based on the audio data 2 is similarly started by the reproduction channel 2.

  Here, when the first corresponding operation control of the first movable body 302 is executed at the relief timing, since the period required for the first movable body 302 to reach the second position is indefinite, the audio data 1 is It is necessary to obtain audio data having a length that can be reproduced over a period (first operation period T1) required for the one movable body 302 to move from the first position to the second position. Therefore, when the first movable body 302 reaches the second position, it is necessary to stop the reproduction of the sound halfway, or to prepare a plurality of pieces of sound data having a length corresponding to the moving period from the middle position to the second position. is there.

  However, when the reproduction of the sound is stopped when the first movable body 302 reaches the second position, or when a plurality of pieces of sound data having a length corresponding to the moving period from the intermediate position to the second position are prepared, When the reproduction of the first effect sound based on the audio data 1 and the reproduction of the second effect sound based on the audio data 2 are set to be reproduced through different reproduction channels, the first effect sound is switched to the second effect sound. In addition, if there is a difference between the stop timing of the first effect sound and the reproduction start timing of the second effect sound, the first effect sound and the second effect sound may be temporarily played back, Since there is a possibility that a time from when the reproduction of the effect sound is stopped until the reproduction of the second effect sound is started, the control becomes difficult.

  Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 detects the lower position after starting the reproduction of the first effect sound (third effect sound) based on the audio data 1 through the reproduction channel 2 when the rescue timing is reached in the second effect control. When the switch 313 detects the first movable body 302, the reproduction of the first effect sound is forcibly stopped by starting the reproduction of the second effect sound based on the audio data 2 by the same reproduction channel 2. The reproduction of the second effect sound is started.

  As described above, the first effect sound can be suitably switched from the first effect sound to the reproduction of the second effect sound in accordance with the switching timing of the first movable body 302 from the first action to the second action. In addition to not performing complicated control such as monitoring the playback period, the first production sound and the second production sound may be temporarily output due to a shift in the switching timing, It is possible to prevent occurrence of a time from when the reproduction is stopped until the reproduction of the second effect sound is started.

  Returning to FIG. 10, in S <b> 284, the effect control CPU 120 displays the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, operation detection control execution data 1, effect accessory. According to the control data 1) effect device (effect display device 5 as effect parts, various LEDs, speakers 8L and 8R, operation unit (push button 31B, stick controller 31A, etc.), effect object (first movable body 302, The control of the second movable body 402L, 402R)) is executed (S284). For example, in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 5, a command is output to the display control unit. In addition, a control signal (LED control execution data) is output to the LED control board 14 in order to perform various LED on / off control. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect pattern to be displayed in a change pattern corresponding to the change pattern designation command in a one-to-one manner. However, the effect control CPU 120 controls the change pattern designation. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to the command.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern designation command is set in the variation time timer (S285). Further, a predetermined time is set in the fluctuation control timer (S286). The predetermined time is, for example, 30 ms, and the effect control CPU 120 writes image data indicating the display state of the left, middle, and right effect symbols to the VRAM every time the predetermined time elapses, and the display control unit 123 is written to the VRAM. The signal corresponding to the image data is output to the effect display device 5, and the effect display device 5 displays the image corresponding to the signal, thereby realizing the variation of the effect symbol. Next, the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75) (S287).

  FIG. 15 is a flow chart showing the effect symbol variation process (S75) in the effect control process. In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the values of the process timer, the change time timer, and the change control timer by 1 (S301). If the relief production start waiting timer is set, the value of the relief production start waiting timer is set to −1 (S302), and whether or not the relief production start waiting timer is up, that is, the relief production start is started. It is determined whether or not it is time (S303).

  If the relief production start waiting timer has not expired (S303; N), it is determined whether or not the first corresponding operation flag is set (S304). When the first corresponding operation control flag is not set in S304 (S304; N), it is determined whether or not an operation accepting flag indicating that the operation is valid is set (S305). If the operation accepting flag is not set in S305 (S305; N), it is determined whether or not it is the start timing of the operation valid period (S306).

  When it is the start timing of the operation effective period (S306; Y), a value corresponding to the first effective period is set in the first effective period timer, and a value corresponding to the operation effective period is set in the operation effective period timer. A timer is started (S307), an operation receiving flag is set (S308), and the process proceeds to S309. If it is not the start timing of the operation valid period (S306; N), the process proceeds directly to S309.

  In S309, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out. If the process timer has timed out (S309; Y), the process data is switched (S310). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (S311). In addition, the control state for the rendering device (production component) is determined based on the display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, operation detection control data, production accessory control data, etc. set next. Change (S312) and proceed to S314. On the other hand, if the process timer has not timed out (S309; N), the contents of the process data corresponding to the process timer (display control execution data, LED control execution data, sound control execution data, operation detection control data, for production) Control of the effect device (effect component) is executed according to the accessory control data (S313), and the process proceeds to S314.

  In S303, if the relief production start wait timer is up, it is the relief production start timing, so the process proceeds to S350 in FIG. 16, and the process table is changed to a relief production process table for relief production (S350). The process timer in the process data 1 of the changed relief effect process table is started (S351). Next, the production control CPU 120 produces the production device (production display as production component) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, LED control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1, operation unit control execution data 1). Control of the device 5, various LEDs as effect parts, and speakers 8L and 8R as effect parts, push button 31B, detection of stick controller 31A, etc.) is executed (S352). Thereby, the relief effect is executed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a second valid period acceptance flag indicating that there has been an operation during the second valid period is set (S353), and if the second valid period acceptance flag is set (S353; Y) ), A first corresponding action control flag for executing the first corresponding action in the relief effect is set (S354), and the process proceeds to S314 in FIG. If the second valid period acceptance flag is not set (S353; N), the first corresponding operation is not executed in the relief effect, and the process directly proceeds to S314 in FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 15, if the first corresponding operation flag is set in S303 (S304; Y), the process proceeds to S360 in FIG. In S360, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out. If the process timer has expired, the process data is switched (S361). That is, the next process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (S362). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect parts) is determined based on the display control execution data, sound control execution data, LED control execution data, operation detection control data, effect accessory control data, etc. set next. Change (S363). On the other hand, if the process timer has not timed out, the contents of the process data corresponding to the process timer (display control execution data, sound control execution data, LED control execution data, operation detection control data, effect accessory control data, etc. ), The control of the effect device (effect component) is executed (S364).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the lower position detection switch 313 is in an on state, that is, whether or not the first movable body 302 has reached the lower position (S365). If the lower position detection switch 313 is in the ON state, the first corresponding operation flag is cleared assuming that the first movable body 302 has reached the second position (S366), and this corresponds to when the second position is reached in the relief effect process table. Process data (projection motion control data) is specified from the transfer destination data (S367). Then, the process data is switched to the specified process data (S368), and the contents of the next process data (display control execution data, sound control execution data, LED control execution data, operation detection control data, effect accessory control data, etc.) ), The control of the effect device (effect component) is executed (S369). Thereby, it is notified that the display result is a big hit by performing the second operation of projecting the projecting body 370 of the first movable body 302 in the relief effect.

  Returning to FIG. 15, when the operation acceptance flag is set in S305 (S305; Y), the first valid period timer for timing the first valid period and the operation valid for timing the valid period of operation Each value of the period timer is decremented by 1 (S320). Next, it is determined whether or not the operation valid period timer is up (S321). If the operation valid period timer is not up (S321; N), whether or not there is an operation acceptance, that is, a stick It is determined whether the controller 31A or the push button 31B has been operated (S322). If the operation valid period timer has expired in S321 (S321; Y), it is determined that the operation valid period has passed without any operation acceptance, the operation acceptance flag is cleared (S326), and the process proceeds to S327.

  If there is an operation acceptance in S322 (S322; Y), the operation acceptance flag is cleared (S323), and it is determined whether or not the first valid period timer is up (S324). If the first valid period timer has not expired (S324; N), the first valid period acceptance flag is set (S325), assuming that the operation has been accepted in the first valid period (S325), and the process proceeds to S328. If the first valid period timer has expired (S324; Y), it is considered that the operation has been accepted in the second valid period, the second valid period acceptance flag is set (S327), and the process proceeds to S328. If no operation is accepted in S322 (S322; N), the process ends.

  In this embodiment, when no operation is accepted during the operation valid period, it is considered that the operation is accepted during the second valid period, and the second valid period acceptance flag is set. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The second effective period acceptance flag may not be set when the operation is not accepted during the operation valid period, and the subsequent movable body effect may not be executed.

  In S328, the first process data (projection motion control data) after the operation valid period in the process table is specified from the migration destination data (S328). Then, the process data is switched to the specified process data (S329), the next process timer is started (S330), and the contents of the next process data (display control execution data, sound control execution data, LED control execution data, In accordance with the operation detection control data, the effect accessory control data, etc.), the control of the effect device (effect component) is executed (S331), and the process proceeds to S314. Thus, in the case of the big hit variation pattern, the second operation of projecting the projecting body 370 of the movable body 302 is performed to notify that the display result is a big hit, and in the case of the loss variation pattern, the first movable body 302 It is notified that the display result is out of order because the second operation for projecting the projecting body 370 is not performed.

  In S314, it is confirmed whether or not the variation control timer has timed out (S314). When the variation control timer has timed out (S314; Y), the effect control CPU 120 displays the next display screen of the effect symbol of the left middle right (displayed after 30 ms has elapsed since the previous effect symbol display switching time). Image data of the power screen is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (S315). In this manner, the effect display device 5 can implement the effect control of the effect symbols. The display control unit outputs a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the effect display device 5. To do. As such, the effect display device 5 displays the background image, the character image, and the effect symbol in the effect symbol variation. Further, a predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (S316).

  If the variation control timer has not timed out (S314; N), it is confirmed whether or not the variation time timer has expired (S317). If the variation time timer has timed out (S317; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76) (S319). Even if the variable time timer has not timed out (S317; N), if the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (S318; Y), the value of the production control process flag is produced. The value is updated according to the symbol variation stop process (S76) (S319), and the process ends. Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control for stopping variation.For example, a variation pattern designation command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is used. Even in the case of reception, the variation of the effect symbol can be terminated when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol is finished). If the confirmation command reception flag is not set (S318; N), the process is terminated.

  In the process table used for the variation control of the effect symbol, process data during the effect symbol variation display is set. That is, the sum of the process timer setting values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the production symbol variation time. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n is timed out in the process of S306, there is no process data to be switched (display control execution data, LED control execution data, etc.), and the effect control of the effect symbol based on the process table is completed. To do.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as the embodiment of the present invention, the effect control CPU 120 lowers the first movable body 302 (first operation) when executing the movable body effect in the variation display of the effect symbols. ) To move to the second position from the first state located at the first position, and change from the first rotation state to the second rotation state while moving down to the second state located at the second position. After that, when the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is accepted within the operation valid period and the operation is in the big hit variation pattern, the projecting body 370 projects from the housed state to the projecting state (first operation). When the relief timing is reached during execution of the first operation control and the return operation control, the rising operation of the first movable body 302 is interrupted. After stopping and moving from any intermediate position between the first position and the second position to the second position by the action (first corresponding action) corresponding to the descending action (first action), the protruding action ( The second display control 5 performs the second operation control for changing the projecting body 370 from the retracted state to the protruding state by the second operation) and the first effect corresponding to the first operation when the first operation is executed. 1 effect is displayed, the first effect sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the effect LED 9 is caused to emit light in the first light emission mode, and the first movable body 302 moves from the first position to the second position. As the second effect corresponding to the second action when the second action is executed following the first effect based on the elapse of the period (first operation period T1) required for the effect, the effect display device 5 Display the second effect, and the speaker 8L, The second stage sound is output at R, and the first stage control that causes the stage LED 9 to emit light in the second light emitting mode and the return operation control are executed, and when the recovery timing is reached, the return during execution The operation control is interrupted, the ascending operation of the first movable body 302 is stopped, and one of the first position and the second position by the operation corresponding to the descending operation (first operation) (first corresponding operation). In the second operation control in which the protrusion 370 is changed from the retracted state to the protruded state by the protrusion operation (second operation) after being moved from the middle position to the second position, the first movable body 302 is moved by the lower position detection switch 313. Is detected, that is, based on the determination that the second position has been reached, the second effect is displayed on the effect display device 5 as the second effect, and the second effect sound is displayed on the speakers 8L and 8R. Output LED 9 for production Can be executed in the second light emission mode.

  In this way, in the first operation control, the timing at which the first operation period T1 required for the first movable body 302 to move from the first position to the second position has elapsed (the lifting motors 308L and 308R are operated). In the second operation control, the first movable body 302 is moved to the second position while the second action and the second effect can be started at a suitable timing by ending the first effect at the timing of the X step drive). Even if the first movable body 302 is moved from the midway position to the second position by executing the second effect based on the determination that it has reached, it is preferable to switch to the second operation and the second effect. Since it can be executed at the timing, it is possible to perform the production suitably.

  Specifically, the effect control CPU 120, when moving the first movable body 302 from the first position to the second position in the movable object effect, the first operation period required to move from the first position to the second position. Since T1 is constant, the effect may be executed based on the process data for executing the first motion control. However, when the first movable body 302 is moved from the midway position to the second position in the relief effect, The period (movement distance) required to move from the midway position to the second position is indefinite depending on the timing of accepting the operation of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B by the user.

  Therefore, the first movable body 302 is executed by the first corresponding operation by performing the rendering based on the relief rendering process data for performing the second motion control separately from the process data for performing the first motion control. Based on the determination that has reached the second position, the descending operation (first corresponding operation) and the effect corresponding to the first effect (output of the third effect sound and light emission in the third light emission mode) are stopped. Thus, since it is possible to switch between the projecting action (second action) and the second effect (output of the second effect sound and light emission in the second light emission mode), a plurality of control data corresponding to each of a plurality of operation reception timings is obtained. Since it is not necessary to prepare or set a process table according to the operation timing, it is possible to avoid an increase in the control load of the CPU 120 for effect control.

  Further, when the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is received within the operation valid period, the effect control CPU 120 projects the projecting body 370 from the housed state to the projecting state (second operation) when the big hit variation pattern is received. ) By doing in this way, since the 1st movable body 302 operate | moves according to a player's operation, the interest of a game improves.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, the first movable body 302 can move up and down between the first position and the second position, and the protrusion 370 is accommodated in the box-shaped portion 302A. A drive mechanism and a drive source such as a rotation motor 350 for rotating the first rotation state and the second rotation state, and a protrusion motor 360 for changing the protrusion 370 to the protrusion state or the storage state are provided. Because it is installed, it is heavier than a movable body that does not have these.

  Therefore, since there is a limit in speeding up the descending operation from the first position to the second position, the descending operation control is started at the timing when the player's operation is accepted, and the projecting operation control is performed following the movable operation control. If it is attempted to be executed, the time from when the operation is accepted until the start of the projecting motion control becomes longer, which may give the player a sense of discomfort.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, the operation effective period starts after the first movable body 302 is moved to the second position by the descent operation control, and the protrusion operation control is performed at the timing when the operation is received within the operation effective period. It is possible to shorten the time from when the operation is accepted to when the protrusion operation control is started.

  Further, when the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is received within the operation valid period, the effect control CPU 120 projects the projecting body 370 from the housed state to the projecting state (second operation) when the big hit variation pattern is received. As a second effect, the second effect is displayed on the effect display device 5, the second effect sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the effect LED 9 is caused to emit light in the second light emission mode.

  By doing in this way, since the 1st movable body 302 carries out 2nd operation | movement and a 2nd production is performed according to a player's operation, the interest of a game improves.

  Further, when the recovery timing is reached when the return operation control is being executed, the effect control CPU 120 interrupts the return operation control being executed, stops the ascending operation of the first movable body 302, and lowers the operation. After moving from the middle position between the first position and the second position to the second position by the action corresponding to the (first action) (first corresponding action), then by the protruding action (second action) Second operation control for changing the protruding body 370 from the retracted state to the protruding state is executed. By doing so, the first corresponding operation is resumed while the first movable body 302 returns from the second position to the first position, so that the player can be surprised.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13A, the relief effect starts when the first movable body 302 returns to the first position when an operation is received within the first effective period. As shown in FIG. 13B, when the operation is accepted within the second effective period, the operation is started before the first movable body 302 returns to the first position. As described above, the first corresponding operation is started by reverse driving of the lifting motors 308L and 308R in the middle of the return operation. As it comes to do, interest is improved.

  In addition, when the super-reach β big hit variation pattern PB1-3, the effect control CPU 120 executes the first operation control that causes the projecting body 370 to project from the housed state to the projecting state (second operation) (FIG. 22 to FIG. 22). In the case of the first effect pattern for notifying that the variation display result is a big hit and the super reach β deviation variation pattern PA2-3, the projecting body 370 projects from the housed state to the projecting state (second operation) (see FIG. 24). If the second effect pattern that maintains the second state without operating) and notifies that the fluctuation display result is out of place and the super reach β big hit fluctuation pattern PB1-4, the fluctuation display result is out of place. After performing the effect based on the second effect pattern for notifying the third effect, the third effect for notifying that the variable display result is a big hit before the variable display ends. And the turn, it is possible to execute, when it becomes relief timing when running the return operation control, to interrupt the return operation control being executed, to execute a second operation control.

  By doing in this way, since it is not necessary to change the execution timing of 2nd operation control according to the timing which received operation, the control load of CPU120 for presentation control can be reduced.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 detects the lower position after starting the reproduction of the first effect sound (third effect sound) based on the audio data 1 through the reproduction channel 2 when the relief timing is reached in the second effect control. When the switch 313 detects the first movable body 302, the reproduction of the first effect sound is forcibly stopped by starting the reproduction of the second effect sound based on the audio data 2 by the same reproduction channel 2. Playback of the second effect sound is started. By doing in this way, switching from the 2nd effect sound to the effect sound corresponding to the 1st effect sound can be performed suitably.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the movable body that can change between the first state and the second state different from the first state is movable between the first position and the second position, and is moved while moving. Although the form which applied the 1st movable body 302 which can change from 1 rotation state to 2nd rotation state was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, For example, 1st position and 2nd position, Or a movable body that does not change from the first rotation state to the second rotation state during the movement, or the first rotation state (first state) to the second rotation state. A movable body that does not move between the first position and the second position may be used as long as it can change to the (second state). Moreover, the movable body which can change from a non-protruding state (1st state) to a projecting state (2nd state) like 2nd operation | movement may be sufficient.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which the 1st movable body 302 can move up and down between the 1st position and the 2nd position was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, A 1st position and You may move to the left-right direction or the front-back direction between 2nd positions. Moreover, although the 1st movable body 302 was applied as a movable body which can change to a 2nd state different from a 1st state and this 1st state, for example, the 2nd movable bodies 402L and 402R and the 3rd movable body 502 are used. Alternatively, a movable body (for example, a logo panel) separate from these may be applied.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the 1st movable body 302 illustrated the form rotated from a 1st rotation state to a 2nd rotation state, moving from a 1st position to a 2nd position, this invention is this. It is not limited to this, and after moving from the first position to the second position, it may be rotated from the first rotation state to the second rotation state.

  Moreover, in the said Example, the 1st operation | movement of the 1st movable body 302 is the operation | movement which rotates from a 1st rotation state to a 2nd rotation state, moving while moving from a 1st position to a 2nd position. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first operation of the first movable body 302 is performed from the first position to the first position. The second operation may include a rotation operation from the first rotation state to the second rotation state and a protrusion operation of the protrusion 370 including a movement operation to two positions.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the 2nd operation | movement of the 1st movable body 302 illustrated the form from which the operation | movement aspect differed from the 1st operation | movement including a movement and rotation, this invention is not limited to this. For example, as long as the first operation is executed after being temporarily stopped, the operation mode may be the same as the first operation. For example, the second operation may be a movement from the second position to a third position that is different from the second position, a reverse drive operation from the second position toward the first position, or a protruding operation. In addition, the operation mode may be different from the operation mode of the first operation.

  Alternatively, the second operation may be an operation of a second operation object different from the first operation object operating in the first operation, or the first operation mode corresponding to the first operation even if the operation object is the same. An operation in a second operation mode different from that may be used. In the above-described embodiment, the box-shaped portion 302A (first operation target) is operated in the first operation, and the protrusion 370 (second operation target) is operated in the second operation. The box-shaped part 302A (first operation object) may be operated in the first operation mode, and the box-shaped part 302A (first operation object) may be operated in the second operation mode in the second operation.

  Moreover, in the said Example, the form which applied the effect display apparatus 5 which can display an image, the speakers 8L and 8R which can output a sound, and LED 9 for the effects which can light-emit as an example of the effect means different from a movable body is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the rendering means is a light guide plate device capable of producing a light emission effect by the light guide plate, or a movable body different from the first movable body 302 (for example, the second movable body 402L). 402R, the third movable body 502, or a separate movable body (for example, a logo panel).

  In the embodiment, as an example of determination means that can determine whether or not the first movable body 302 has moved from the first position to the second position, the second position is determined based on the detection result of the lower position detection switch 313. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first movable body 302 rotates from the first rotation state to the second rotation. If the second position is reached when the state is changed, the effect control CPU 120 is based on the detection result of other detection means such as the deployment position switch 352 for detecting the change to the second rotation state. It may be determined that the first movable body 302 has moved to the second position. Alternatively, the effect control CPU 120 may determine that the first movable body 302 has moved to the second position based on the detection results of both the lower position detection switch 313 and the deployment position switch 352.

  In the embodiment, the CPU 120 for effect control starts the first effect in response to the execution of the first action of the first movable body 302, starts the second effect in response to the execution of the second action, Although the form which starts the 3rd production according to execution of 1 correspondence operation was illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, start timing of each operation of the 1st movable body 302, production display device 5, The start timing of each effect by the speakers 8L, 8R and the effect LED 9 may not be completely the same. For example, each effect is performed at a timing before or after the operation start timing of the first movable body 302. It may be started.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which applied the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B was illustrated as an example of the operation means which receives a player's operation, this invention is not limited to this, Other than these An operation means (for example, a touch sensor) may be applied.

  Further, in the embodiment, the CPU 120 for effect control projects the first movable body 302 based on the fact that the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is received within the operation effective period in the movable body effect (second operation). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the operation promotion image of the stick controller 31A is displayed, the acceptance of the operation of the push button 31B is invalidated, and the operation promotion image of the push button 31B is displayed. When is displayed, the acceptance of the operation of the stick controller 31A may be invalidated.

  Furthermore, in this case, when it is determined that the variation display result is a big hit, the stick controller in the operation effective period at a higher rate than when the variation display result is not decided to be a big hit (in the case of losing). When the operation promotion image of 31A is displayed and the variation display result is not determined to be a big hit (in the case of losing), the operation is performed at a higher rate than the case where the variation display result is decided to be a big hit. You may make it display the operation promotion image of push button 31B in an effective period. That is, when one operation of the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is accepted, the big hit expectation may be higher than when the other operation is accepted.

  In the above embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 exemplifies a mode in which the drive of the lifting motors 308L and 308R is temporarily stopped and then reversely rotated when the rescue timing is reached during the return operation control. The present invention is not limited to this, and when the relief timing is reached, the driving of the elevating motors 308L and 308R may be reversely driven without being temporarily stopped.

  In the embodiment, the second motion control executed by the effect control CPU 120 is performed when the player's operation is accepted during the second validity period, or when the operation valid period ends without accepting the player's operation. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second motion control is performed at any timing of the operation effective period in the relief effect. It may be executed even when an operation is accepted.

  Moreover, in the said Example, since several operation acceptance timing exists in the 2nd effective period of a movable body production | presentation, and production control CPU120 starts 2nd operation | movement at the timing which received operation, in 1st corresponding | compatible operation | movement. The first corresponding operation period T6 (movement distance) for moving the first movable body 302 to the second position has been exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, by the first operation After moving the first movable body 302 to the second position, an effect pattern that starts the second operation after the first standby period has elapsed, and a second operation after the second standby period that is different from the first standby period has elapsed. The first corresponding operation period T6 (movement distance) may be indefinite by making it possible to execute an effect pattern that starts.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the 2nd operation control which CPU120 for presentation control performs was illustrated in the relief production which alert | reports that it becomes a big hit after alert | reporting that a fluctuation | variation display result will lose | deviate, The present invention is not limited to this, and the second motion control includes various notice effects, a promotion effect for notifying the transition to the low probability state after the end of the big hit and notifying the transition to the high probability state, This can also be executed in other effects such as a re-variation effect in which the off-stop symbol is re-variable and changed to a jackpot symbol.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in any of the super reach β deviation fluctuation pattern PA2-3, the super reach β big hit fluctuation pattern PB1-3, and the super reach β relief big hit fluctuation pattern PB1-4, the relief display is started after the fluctuation display is started. Although the form in which the period until the timing is the same is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the period from the start of the variable display to the relief timing is not the same in all the fluctuation patterns. May be.

  Moreover, in the said Example, it performs by the 2nd operation | movement performed by the movable body effect based on the super reach β big hit fluctuation pattern PB1-3, and the movable body effect based on the super reach β relief big hit fluctuation pattern PB1-4. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as long as at least some of the operation modes are the same, some of the operation modes are different. Also good. Also, a second effect corresponding to the second action executed by the movable body effect based on the super reach β big hit fluctuation pattern PB1-3 and a movable object effect based on the super reach β relief big hit fluctuation pattern PB1-4. As long as at least a part of the production mode is the same as the second production corresponding to the second operation, a part of the production mode may be different.

  Moreover, in the said Example, when changing the 1st movable body 302 from a 1st rotation state to a 2nd movable state in a 2nd position, the form which the 1st movable body 302 rotates about 92 degree | times was illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after the first movable body 302 is first rotated approximately 90 degrees, the protrusion 370 is changed from the retracted state to the protruded state by about 2 degrees. Further, the first movable body 302 may be rotated. Note that the rotation angle at which the first movable body 302 rotates is not limited to the angle described in the present embodiment, but the position and weight of the weight portion of the first movable body 302 and the weight of the protrusion 370. You may change freely according to a sheath projection angle etc.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which used the pantograph mechanism was illustrated as a mechanism which changes the protrusion 370 to a stowed state and a protrusion state, this invention is not limited to this, For example, a rack and pinion mechanism You may change to various mechanisms, such as.

  Further, although the decorative body 380 as the predetermined portion is provided on the back side from the first movable body 302 as viewed from the player, the present invention is not limited to this, and the rotation of the first movable body 302 is not limited thereto. As long as it is provided in the moving direction, it may be the front side of the first movable body 302 or the like.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined number of gaming balls are inside the gaming machine. The number of loaned balls that are enclosed in a circulating manner and lent in response to a loan request by a player and the number of prize balls that are awarded in response to winnings are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted. The present invention can also be applied to so-called enclosed game machines that are stored in the memory. In these enclosed game machines, not the game ball but points and points are given to the player, so these points and points assigned correspond to the game value.

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

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

  Example 2 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to which the present invention is applied will be described. In addition, since the structure of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes the same structure as that of the first embodiment, different points will be mainly described here.

  In the present embodiment, an operation effect for displaying a preview image for notifying the possibility that the variation display result will be a big hit based on the acceptance of the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B within the operation valid period during the variation display. Can be executed.

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the execution timing of the operation effect and the movable body effect. In this embodiment, the operation effect can be executed before the start of super reach and the movable body effect can be executed after the start of super reach. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. And the movable body effect may be executed in reverse order, and may be executed at any timing during the variable display. Moreover, you may make it the execution aspect of an operation effect and a movable body effect differ according to the timing performed. For example, when the movable body effect is executed before the start of the super reach, the operation promotion notification is performed at the timing immediately before the movable body effect is started (for example, the timing shown in FIG. 22A) (that is, When the movable body effect is executed after the start of super reach, the movable body effect is started and the timing when the first movable body 302 is arranged at the second position in the second rotation state. (For example, at the timing shown in FIG. 23A), an operation promotion notification may be performed (that is, an operation effective period is provided).

  In the operation effect, when the operation valid period is reached, an operation promotion notification is executed to urge the player to operate the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B. Further, as described in the first embodiment, even in the movable body effect, when the operation validity period is reached, an operation promotion notification is executed to urge the player to operate the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B.

  In the first embodiment, when the movable body effect is executed in the variation display of the effect symbols, the first movable body 302 is arranged at the second position in the second rotation state in any of the first to third effect patterns. When the operation is performed (that is, the timing shown in FIG. 23A), the operation effective period of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is entered and the operation promotion notification is performed. In this embodiment, the first movable body 302 is Even when the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is placed in the first position in the first rotation state, the operation is valid for the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B, and an operation promotion notification may be performed.

  Specifically, at the timing immediately before the movable body effect is started (that is, the timing shown in FIG. 22A), an operation promotion notification is made to prompt the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B, and the operation is valid. When the player's operation is accepted or when the operation valid period ends without accepting the player's operation, it is notified that the movable body effect is started or the movable body effect is not started. is there.

  In this example, the movable body effect is started, the timing at which the first movable body 302 is arranged at the second position in the second rotation state (that is, the timing shown in FIG. 23A), and the movable body effect is When one of the timing immediately before the start (that is, the timing shown in FIG. 22A) and the operation promotion notification is given and the player's operation is accepted during the operation valid period, or the player When the operation effective period ends without accepting the operation, the effect is executed, but not limited to such a configuration, operation promotion notification is given at both timings, and the player's operation is performed during the operation effective period When it is accepted or when the operation valid period ends without accepting the player's operation, a subsequent effect may be executed. Further, not only these two timings but also operation promotion notifications at three or more timings, when the player's operation is accepted during the operation valid period, or the operation valid period has ended without accepting the player's operation Sometimes, the subsequent effects may be executed. The operation effective period during the variation display and the timing for performing the operation promotion notification are determined based on, for example, the variation pattern at the start of the variation or the notice effect that is determined to be executed.

  Note that the operation effective period (that is, the timing for performing the operation promotion notification) may be different according to the big hit expectation. In other words, according to the execution state of the movable body effect when the operation promotion notification is performed (specifically, whether the first movable body 302 is located at the second position or the first position), The big hit expectation may be different. Specifically, when the operation promotion notification is made (that is, the operation valid period is provided) at the timing when the first movable body 302 is arranged at the second position in the second rotation state by the movable body effect. Also, the big hit expectation degree may be made higher than when the operation promotion notification is performed at the timing immediately before the movable body effect is started (that is, the operation effective period is provided). For example, depending on the variation pattern and the type of super reach, the timing for performing the operation promotion notification (that is, the operation effective period) may be determined at a different rate depending on whether the variation display result is a big hit or a loss. This can be realized by determining the timing of performing the operation promotion notification (that is, the operation effective period) at a different ratio.

  Also, at the relief timing (for example, the timing shown in FIG. 25D), when an operation promotion notification is made to urge the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B and the player's operation is accepted during the operation effective period, or When the operation valid period ends without accepting the player's operation, an effect indicating that the relief effect or the relief effect is not performed may be executed. In this case, the relief timing may be the timing before the return operation shown in FIG. 25C is executed (that is, the timing after FIG. 25B and before FIG. 25C).

  Further, the relief timing (that is, the operation effective period and the operation promotion notification timing for notifying it) is the timing shown in FIG. 25D, the timing after FIG. 25B, and the timing before FIG. 25C. Depending on which of the above, the rate at which the relief effect is executed may be different. That is, the execution state of the movable body effect when the operation promotion notification is performed (specifically, the first movable body 302 is positioned in either the second position or the first position (or a position close to the first position)). The ratio at which the relief effect is executed may be different depending on whether or not to do so. For example, the relief timing (that is, the operation effective period and the operation promotion notification timing for notifying the operation effective period) is determined at different rates depending on whether the variation display result is a big hit or a loss, or the variation pattern or super reach is determined. This can be realized by determining the repair timing (that is, the operation effective period and the operation promotion notification timing for informing it) at different ratios depending on the type of the operation.

  Hereinafter, the timing illustrated in FIG. 25D is also referred to as a first relief timing, and the timing after FIG. 25B and before FIG. 25C is also referred to as a second relief timing.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26, the timing for performing the operation promotion notification accompanying the operation effect is also referred to as the first operation promotion timing, and the timing for performing the operation promotion notification accompanying the movable body effect is also referred to as the second operation promotion timing. . Specifically, the second operation promotion timing is the timing at which the first movable body 302 is arranged at the second position in the second rotation state by the movable body effect (that is, the timing shown in FIG. 23A), The timing immediately before the start of the movable body effect (ie, the timing shown in FIG. 22A), the first relief timing (ie, the timing shown in FIG. 25D), and the second relief timing (ie, FIG. 25). After (B), the timing before FIG. 25C).

  In the operation promotion notification at the first operation promotion timing and the second operation promotion timing, an image imitating the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B or “Press!” As the operation promotion notification for prompting the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B. And an operation promotion image including a character image such as “Close!” And an operation effective period image such as a meter display indicating the operation effective period, and an operation promotion sound are output.

  Here, when comparing the first operation promotion timing and the second operation promotion timing, the position of the first movable body 302 is constant at the first operation promotion timing, but at the second operation promotion timing, the first movable body is fixed. The position of 302 is not constant. Therefore, at the second operation promotion timing, even if the operation promotion image is displayed on the effect display device 5 as the operation promotion notification, the operation promotion image is recognized by the first movable body 302 depending on the execution state of the movable body effect. There is a risk of becoming difficult. Therefore, in this embodiment, the operation promotion notification can be executed in different modes depending on the execution state of the effect.

  FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of the operation promotion notification according to the execution state of the movable body effect. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27, the operation promotion notification is executed in a different manner depending on the execution state of the movable body effect, specifically the position of the first movable body 302.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 27A, when the first movable body 302 is arranged at the first position in the first rotation state (for example, timing immediately before the movable body effect is started). At the effect display device 5 (ie, the timing shown in FIG. 22A) or the first rescue timing (ie, the timing shown in FIG. 25D), the effect display device 5 displays “Close!”. An operation promotion image 200a including a character image, an image imitating the stick controller 31A, and an operation effective period image by a meter display indicating the operation effective period is displayed, and the first operation promotion sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. . These controls are realized by, for example, the production control CPU 120 switching to the process data for the first relief timing at the first relief timing and controlling the presentation device (production component) according to the switched process data. .

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 27B, when the first movable body 302 is disposed at the second position in the second rotation state (for example, the first movable body 302 is moved to the second time due to the movable body effect). The timing at which the second position is placed in the moving state (that is, the timing shown in FIG. 23A) and the second relief timing (that is, the timing after FIG. 25B and before FIG. 25C) In the effect display device 5, an operation effective period image based on a meter display indicating an operation effective period, a character image of “draw the lever!”, And an operation promotion image 200b including an image imitating the stick controller 31A are displayed. At the same time, the second operation promoting sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, for example. Switch to Sudeta, it is realized by performing the control of the effect device (director parts) according to the process data switching.

  In the operation promotion image 200a and the operation promotion image 200b, the size of the image imitating the stick controller 31A and the content of the character image are different, and the display position of the operation effective period image is different. By using the operation promotion images having different modes as described above, the operation effective period images are displayed at positions away from the first movable body 302 as shown in FIGS. It is possible to easily recognize the operation promotion notification and the operation effective period.

  In the present embodiment, the operation-promoting image 200a and the operation-promoting image 200b are different in the position of the operation effective period image. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The operation effective period may be made different depending on the numerical display indicating the numerical value and the meter display, so that the operation can be easily recognized according to the performance execution state.

  In the present embodiment, the operation promoting image 200a and the operation promoting image 200b may have the same size as the image imitating the stick controller 31A, and only the display position of the operation effective period image may be different.

  Further, in this embodiment, an image simulating the stick controller 31A, a character image such as “Pull the lever!” And an operation valid period image are displayed at the same time, but they may be displayed at different timings. For example, after the image imitating the stick controller 31A is displayed, a character image such as “Retract lever!” Or an operation valid period image may be displayed at a predetermined timing.

  Moreover, the operation promotion notification can be effectively executed by changing the aspect of the effect sound together with the operation promotion image. For example, when the operation promotion notification is performed at different timings (that is, the operation promotion notification is different in accordance with the degree of expectation of jackpot), the situation depends on the timing at which the jackpot expectation is high and at the low timing. It is possible to vary the mode of operation promotion notification according to the above. For example, at the first rescue timing (that is, the timing of FIG. 25D), when the operation promotion notification is performed according to the mode shown in FIG. 27A, the second rescue timing (that is, FIG. When the jackpot expectation is higher than when the operation promotion notification is performed according to the mode shown in FIG. 27B at the timing after (B) and before FIG. 25C, the operation promotion image 200a. Or a flashy image than the operation promotion image 200b (for example, an image imitating the stick controller 31A or the size of the character image is increased or the contents of the character image are made different), or the first operation promotion sound is It is good also as a flashy sound (for example, volume is loud or a tempo is quick) rather than 2 operation promotion sounds. By doing in this way, an effect can be excited according to a situation and operation promotion information can be performed effectively. In addition, according to the variation pattern and the type of super reach, when configured to determine the timing for performing the operation promotion notification at a different rate (that is, the operation effective period), according to the variation pattern and the type of super reach, The ratio at which the operation promotion notification is performed at a timing when the jackpot expectation level is high, and the ratio at which the operation promotion notification is performed differ depending on the mode in which the jackpot expectation level is high.

  Instead of or in addition to the image display and the effect sound output, the operation promotion notification may be performed using another effect device. For example, the operation promotion notification may be performed using a light emitter such as a lamp or LED. Also in this case, the light emission pattern (for example, light emission color, brightness, etc.) of the light emitter may be made different according to the operation promotion notification timing.

  Further, in this embodiment, the subsequent effects are executed in different modes depending on at which relief timing the operation promotion notification is performed, that is, depending on which mode the operation promotion notification is executed. The For example, when the operation promotion notification is made according to the mode shown in FIG. 27A at the first rescue timing (that is, the timing shown in FIG. 25D), the player's operation is accepted during the operation effective period. When the operation valid period ends without accepting the player's operation, the lid member 319 is opened, and an effect of changing the protruding body 370 from the housed state to the protruding state by the protruding operation (second operation) is executed. Is done. On the other hand, when the operation promotion notification is made according to the mode shown in FIG. 27B at the second relief timing (that is, the timing after FIG. 25B and before FIG. 25C), the operation valid period The first movable body 302 is moved from the first rotation state to the second time by the first corresponding action when the player's operation is received during the operation or when the operation valid period ends without receiving the player's operation. The lowering operation is again performed toward the second position while rotating so as to be in a moving state, and when the first movable body 302 reaches the second position, the lowering is stopped, the lid member 319 is opened, and the protrusion The body 370 is changed from the storage state to the protruding state by the second operation. That is, when the operation promotion notification is performed according to the mode of FIG. 27A, an effect including the operations of FIGS. 25E and 25F is executed, and the operation promotion notification is performed according to the mode of FIG. When it is interrupted, an effect including the operation of FIG. 25 (F) is executed. In this embodiment, in addition to the difference in the operation of the first movable body 302, the effect display device 5 displays different images (background image, effect image, character image, etc.) and different effect sounds. Is output. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the diversity of production and improve the interest. Note that the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the effect display device 5 may display the same image (background image, effect image, character image, etc.), or output the same effect sound. Also good.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the player at the first timing and the second timing different from the first timing (for example, the first operation promotion timing and the second operation promotion timing; see FIG. 26). An informing means capable of executing a promotion notification that prompts the user to perform the operation, an operable movable body (for example, the first movable body 302), and an effect (for example, a movable body effect) accompanied by the operation of the movable body at the second timing. And an executable performance executing means. And the alerting | reporting means can perform a promotion alerting | reporting by a different aspect according to the execution condition of an effect in the 2nd timing (For example, the aspect of the operation promotion image to display and the effect sound to output differ). ). Therefore, the promotion notification can be executed in a mode corresponding to the execution state of the effect, and the promotion notification can be easily recognized.

  In this embodiment, the notification means includes display means (for example, the effect display device 5) for displaying a specific display (for example, the operation promotion image 200a or the operation promotion image 200b) that prompts the player's action, and the player's action. Sound output means (for example, speakers 8L, 8R) that outputs a specific sound that prompts an action (for example, the first operation promotion sound or the second operation promotion sound), and the display means executes the performance at the second timing. The specific display can be displayed in a different manner depending on the situation (for example, either the operation promotion image 200a or the operation promotion image 200b is displayed depending on the execution state of the movable body effect. See FIG. 27), and the sound output The means can output the specific sound in a different manner according to the execution state of the effect at the second timing (for example, the first operation promotion sound and the second operation promotion according to the execution state of the movable body effect). Outputs one of the. See Figure 27). Therefore, it is possible to effectively execute the promotion notification according to the situation, and it is possible to easily recognize the promotion notification.

  In the present embodiment, a predetermined effect (for example, a stick controller 31A, a push button 31B, etc.) that can detect the player's motion and the player's motion is detected by the detection device. For example, an effect in which the lid member 319 is opened and the projecting body 370 is changed from the housed state to the projecting state by the projecting operation (second operation), a relief effect, etc. See FIGS. ) With predetermined performance execution means. Then, the predetermined effect execution means can execute the predetermined effect in different modes depending on which of the plurality of modes is executed by the notification means (for example, in FIG. 27A). When the operation promotion notification is performed according to the mode, an effect including the operations of FIGS. 25 (E) and (F) is executed. When the operation promotion notification is performed according to the mode of FIG. 27 (B), FIG. The production including the operation of) is executed). Therefore, the diversity of production can be enhanced and the interest can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the notification means can execute the promotion notification in a different manner depending on the position of the movable body at the second timing (for example, the first movable body 302 has the first position and the second position. Depending on which of them is arranged, the mode of the operation promoting image to be displayed and the effect sound to be output are different (see FIG. 27). Therefore, the promotion notification can be executed in a mode corresponding to the position of the movable body, and the promotion notification can be easily recognized.

  Embodiment 3 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to which the present invention is applied will be described. In addition, since the structure of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes the same structure as the first embodiment and the second embodiment, different points will be mainly described here.

  In the present embodiment, a serif effect for displaying a serif image indicating whether or not the variation display result is a big hit based on the acceptance of the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B within the operation effective period during the variation display. Can be executed.

  FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the execution timing of the operation effect and the speech effect. In this embodiment, the operation effect can be executed before the start of the super reach, and the speech effect can be executed after the start of the super reach. The execution order with the serif effect may be reversed, and may be executed at any timing during the variable display. Moreover, you may make it the execution aspect of an operation effect and a line effect differ according to the timing performed.

  In the line production, when the operation valid period is reached, a character appears, and an operation promotion notification for urging the player to operate the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is executed using the character. When the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is received within the operation effective period, or when the operation effective period elapses without receiving any operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B, the big hit fluctuation pattern In some cases, an effect in which the character informs that the variation display result is a big hit is performed, and in the case of an outlier variation pattern, an effect is performed in which the character informs that the variation display result is out of sync. .

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28, the timing for performing the operation promotion notification associated with the operation effect is also referred to as a first operation promotion timing, and the timing for performing the operation promotion notification associated with the speech effect is also referred to as a third operation promotion timing.

  In the operation promotion notification at the first operation promotion timing and the third operation promotion timing, as an operation promotion notification for prompting the operation of the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B, a speech image such as “Chance!” Or “Press!” An operation promoting image including an image imitating the controller 31A or the push button 31B, an operation effective period image such as a meter display indicating the operation effective period, and the like, and an operation promoting sound are output.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of types of line effects can be executed. For example, the character A image is displayed at the upper left portion of the display area of the effect display device 5, and the right side of the character A image (the upper center of the display area of the effect display device 5). ) The first dialogue effect in which the dialogue image is displayed (see FIG. 29 (B1)), the character B image is displayed in the lower right portion of the display area of the production display device 5, and the left side of the character B image (production display device) There is a second serif effect (see FIG. 29 (B2)) in which a serif image is displayed at the lower center of the display area 5. Note that the expected degree of jackpot may be different depending on the type of line production. For example, the type of speech production is determined by different ratios depending on whether the fluctuation display result is a big hit or off, or the type of line production is different depending on the type of fluctuation pattern or super reach. It can be realized by making decisions.

  In the serif effect, the position where the character image or the serif image is displayed differs depending on the type. Therefore, at the third operation promotion timing, when the operation promotion image is displayed on the effect display device 5 as the operation promotion notification, it may be difficult to recognize the operation promotion image depending on the execution state of the speech effect. Therefore, in this embodiment, the operation promotion notification can be executed in different modes depending on the execution state of the effect.

  FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a specific example of the operation promotion notification according to the execution state of the line effect. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29, the operation promotion notification is executed in a different manner depending on the execution state of the speech production, specifically, the display position of the character image or the speech image.

  First, an example of FIGS. 29A1 to 29D1 will be described. FIGS. 29A1 to 29D1 are specific examples of operation promotion notification when the first serif effect is being executed.

  As shown in FIG. 29 (A1), in the effect display device 5, when the first serif effect is started after the effect symbol has reached the reach state, as shown in FIG. 29 (B1), the effect display device 5 The character A image is displayed at the upper left of the display area of FIG. 5, and the dialogue image “Chance is!” Is displayed on the right side of the character A image (the upper center of the display area of the effect display device 5). At this time, an operation promotion image 201a including an image simulating the push button 31B and an operation effective period image by meter display indicating the operation effective period is displayed as an operation promotion notification at the lower center of the display area of the effect display device 5. At the same time, the first operation promotion sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In these controls, for example, the production control CPU 120 switches to the first dialogue production process data at the timing when the first dialogue production is started, and controls the production device (production component) according to the switched process data. Is realized.

  When the operation of the push button 31B is accepted, as shown in FIG. 29 (C1), an explosion image is displayed and an explosion effect in which an explosion sound is output is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 29 (D1), in the effect display device 5, the big hit symbol (“7” “7” “7”) is displayed at the lower part of the display area, and the character A image is displayed at the upper left part of the display area. The dialogue image “Big hit!” Is displayed on the right side of the character A image (upper center of the display area of the effect display device 5).

  Next, examples of FIGS. 29A2 to 29D2 will be described. FIGS. 29A2 to 29D2 are specific examples of the operation promotion notification when the second serif effect is being executed.

  As shown in FIG. 29 (A2), in the effect display device 5, when the second serif effect is started after the effect symbol has reached the reach state, the character B image is displayed at the lower right of the display area of the effect display device 5. A dialogue image (for example, “hot heat” suggesting that it is a big hit, etc. (not shown in FIG. 29)) is displayed on the left side of the character B image (lower center of the display area of the effect display device 5). . Then, as shown in FIG. 29 (B2), as the operation promotion notification, in the upper center of the display area of the effect display device 5, an image simulating the push button 31B and an operation effective period image by a meter display indicating the operation effective period are displayed. The operation promotion image 201b including the image is displayed, and the second operation promotion sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. At this time, a serif image (“Press!”) That prompts an operation is displayed on the left side of the character B image (lower center of the display area of the effect display device 5). In these controls, for example, the production control CPU 120 switches to process data for second speech production at the timing when the second speech production is started, and controls the production device (production component) according to the switched process data. Is realized.

  When the operation of the push button 31B is accepted, as shown in FIG. 29 (C2), a lightning image is displayed and a lightning effect in which a lightning sound is output is executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 29 (D2), in the effect display device 5, the big hit symbol (“7” “7” “7”) is displayed at the upper part of the display area, and the character B image is displayed at the lower right part of the display area. The dialogue image “Big hit!” Is displayed on the left side of the character B image (lower center of the display area of the effect display device 5).

  The operation promotion image 201a and the operation promotion image 201b differ in the size of the image imitating the push button 31B and the display position of the operation effective period image. Specifically, the operation effective period image is displayed at the lower part of the display area if the display position of the character image or the serif image is at the upper part of the display area, and is displayed at the lower part of the display area. Displayed at the top of the display area. That is, the operation effective period image is displayed at a position away from the character image or the serif image. Also, the contents of the serif image are different. As shown in FIGS. 29A and 29B, the operation effective period image is displayed at a position distant from the serif image by using the operation promotion images having different modes as described above. And the operation valid period can be easily recognized.

  Moreover, the operation promotion notification can be effectively executed by changing the aspect of the effect sound together with the operation promotion image. For example, if the jackpot expectation is different depending on the type of line production, the execution status of the line production (for example, the type of line production being executed (character image or line image is displayed). The mode of the operation promotion notification can be made different in accordance with the jackpot expectation degree corresponding to the difference in position). For example, when the first line effect is performed and the big hit expectation is higher than when the second line effect is performed, the operation promotion image 201a is more flashy than the operation promotion image 201b. (For example, the size of the image imitating the push button 31B or the operation effective period image is increased, or the contents of the serif image are made different), or the first operation promotion sound is more flashy than the second operation promotion sound. Sound (for example, volume is high or tempo is fast) may be used. By doing in this way, an effect can be excited according to a situation and operation promotion information can be performed effectively. In addition, according to the variation pattern and the type of super reach, when configured to determine the timing for performing the operation promotion notification at a different rate (that is, the operation effective period), according to the variation pattern and the type of super reach, The ratio at which the operation promotion notification is performed at a timing when the jackpot expectation level is high, and the ratio at which the operation promotion notification is performed differ depending on the mode in which the jackpot expectation level is high.

  Further, in this embodiment, the subsequent effects are executed in different modes depending on which mode the operation promotion notification is executed. When the operation promotion notification is performed according to the mode shown in FIG. 29 (B1), when the player's operation is accepted during the operation validity period, or when the operation validity period ends without accepting the player's operation, After the explosion effect is executed, an effect for notifying whether or not it is a big hit is executed. On the other hand, when the operation promotion notification is performed according to the mode shown in FIG. 29 (B2), when the player's operation is accepted during the operation validity period, or when the operation validity period ends without accepting the player's operation. In addition, after the lightning effect is executed, an effect of notifying whether or not it is a big hit is executed. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the diversity of production and improve the interest. Note that the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the effect display device 5 may display the same image (background image, effect image, character image, etc.), or output the same effect sound. Also good.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the player at the first timing and the second timing different from the first timing (for example, the first operation promotion timing and the third operation promotion timing, see FIG. 28). A notification means capable of executing a promotion notification for urging the user's movement, an operable movable body (for example, the first movable body 302), and a predetermined effect image (for example, a character image or a serif image) at the second timing. Production execution means capable of executing the production to be performed. Then, the notification means can execute the promotion notification in a different manner according to the execution state of the effect at the second timing (for example, depending on what effect is being executed, the operation promotion image to be displayed is displayed. The mode and the output sound to be output are different (see FIG. 29). Therefore, the promotion notification can be executed in a mode corresponding to the execution state of the effect, and the promotion notification can be easily recognized.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an effect for displaying a predetermined effect image (for example, a character image or a serif image including a line “chance” that suggests a big hit) and a promotion notification are executed independently (see FIG. 29 (see B1)) and executing a promotion notification using a predetermined effect image (or a part of the predetermined effect image) (for example, a line image including a line “Press!” Prompting an operation is displayed. (See FIG. 29B2). For this reason, it is possible to increase the variety of production and the production effect.

  In the present embodiment, the notification means includes display means (for example, the effect display device 5) for displaying a specific display (for example, the operation promotion image 201a or the operation promotion image 201b) that prompts the player's action, and the player's action. Sound output means (for example, speakers 8L, 8R) that outputs a specific sound that prompts an action (for example, the first operation promotion sound or the second operation promotion sound), and the display means executes the performance at the second timing. The specific display can be displayed in a different manner depending on the situation (for example, the operation promotion depending on the execution state of the speech production (in this example, either the first speech production or the second speech production is being executed)) Either the image 201a or the operation promotion image 201b is displayed (see FIG. 29), and the sound output means can output a specific sound in a different manner depending on the execution state of the effect at the second timing. There is (for example, one of the first operation promotion sound and the second operation promotion sound according to the execution state of the line production (in this example, either the first dialogue production or the second dialogue production is executed)) (See FIG. 29). Therefore, it is possible to effectively execute the promotion notification according to the situation, and it is possible to easily recognize the promotion notification.

  In the present embodiment, a predetermined effect (for example, a stick controller 31A, a push button 31B, etc.) that can detect the player's motion and the player's motion is detected by the detection device. For example, there is provided an effect for informing whether or not the game is a big hit (see FIGS. 29D1 and 29). Then, the predetermined effect execution means can execute the predetermined effect in different modes depending on which of the plurality of modes is executed by the notification means (for example, in FIG. 29 (B1)). When the operation promotion notification is performed according to the mode shown, the explosion effect shown in FIG. 29 (C1) is executed, and then the effect of notifying whether or not it is a big hit is executed, and the operation promotion is performed according to the mode shown in FIG. 29 (B2). When the notification is performed, after the lightning effect shown in FIG. 29 (C2) is executed, the effect of notifying whether or not it is a big hit is executed). Therefore, the diversity of production can be enhanced and the interest can be improved.

  Further, in this embodiment, the notification means can execute the promotion notification in a different manner depending on the display position of the predetermined effect image at the second timing (for example, the character image and the serif image are generated by the serif effect). The mode of the operation promotion image to be displayed and the effect sound to be output differ depending on whether the display area is displayed above or below the display area of the display device 5 (see FIGS. 29B1 and 29B2). Therefore, the promotion notification can be executed in a mode corresponding to the display position of the predetermined effect image, and the promotion notification can be easily recognized.

  In addition, about the structure shown in said Example, only any one structure may be applied to a game machine, and it applies to a game machine combining a part or all structure of said Example. May be.

1 Pachinko machine 5 Production display device 8L, 8R Speaker 9 Production LED
31A Stick Controller 31B Push Button 100 Game Control Microcomputer 120 Production Control CPU
300 Production unit 302 First movable body 308L, 308R Elevating motor 313 Lower position detection switch 370 Projecting body

Claims (1)

A gaming machine for playing games,
A notification means capable of executing a promotion notification for encouraging the player's action at a first timing and a second timing different from the first timing;
At the second timing, provided with an effect execution means capable of executing an effect to display a predetermined effect image,
The said notification means can perform the said promotion alert | report by the aspect which changes according to the execution condition of an effect in the said 2nd timing. The gaming machine characterized by the above-mentioned.