JP2019024521A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To cause a movable body to safely operate in first operation control.SOLUTION: A game machine includes notification means for notifying a player that a performance degree is adjustable, a movable body capable of operating, drive means for causing the movable body to operate and control means for controlling the operation of the movable body by the drive means. The timing of the notification differs depending on whether the game machine has made a cold start or a hot start. The movable body is provided so as to operate between an origin position and a position away from the origin position. The game machine can perform first operation control for positioning the movable body to the origin position, second operation control for confirming that the movable body can normally operate and third operation control for executing a performance by the movable body. In the second operation control, the game machine controls the movable body to operate within a range of a first speed and a second speed faster than the first speed, while in the first operation control, the game machine controls the movable body to operate at a speed equal to or slower than the first speed in the second operation control.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing games.

  Conventionally, as a gaming machine capable of playing games, it is detected whether or not the movable accessory (movable body) is located at the origin position at the start-up, and when it is not located at the origin position, the movable accessory is brought to the origin position. After performing return operation control (first operation control) to return, after the movable accessory is positioned at the origin position by the return operation control, initial operation control (first operation control for confirming that the movable accessory can operate normally) Some have performed (2 operation control) (for example, refer patent document 1).

JP, 2014-76173, A

  However, in Patent Document 1, in the return operation control (first operation control), the movable accessory is operated in a situation where it is not possible to know the position of the movable accessory. If the speed of the movable accessory is controlled (accelerated) in the return operation control (first operation control) in the same manner as the initial operation control (second operation control), it is provided to restrict the movement of the movable accessory. There is a problem that the movable accessory cannot be operated safely in the return operation control (first operation control), such as being damaged by colliding with a regulating member or the like.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of safely operating a movable body in the first operation control.

  (1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), and the degree of performance can be adjusted. Notification means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for displaying an adjustment notification image for notifying that the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 can be adjusted is displayed on the effect display device 5), an operable movable body (for example, , Movable movable body such as a production model), the movable body (for example, the first movable accessory 300 has a first retraction position where the first movable portion 302 tilts sideways (see FIG. 15A)). The first movable accessory 300 provided to be rotatable with respect to a first effect position (see FIG. 15B) in which the first movable portion 302 stands vertically in a position away from the first retraction. The second retreat for retreating to the side of the effect display device 5 Position (origin position, initial position, see FIG. 16 (A)) and a second effect position (see FIG. 16 (B)) that is arranged at a substantially central position in the vertical direction in front of the effect display device 5 and separated from the second retraction position. ) Driving means (for example, the first movable accessory drive motor 303, the second movable accessory drive motors 411, 421, etc.). ) And control means for controlling the operation of the movable body by the driving means (for example, the production control CPU 120), and the notification is made when the game machine is cold-started and when it is hot-started. The timing is different (for example, the timing at which the adjustment notification image is displayed earlier when the hot start is performed than when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold started), and the movable body The first operation control (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is provided with the first operation control for positioning the movable body at the origin position, which is provided between the origin position and a position away from the origin position. And the second initialization process step S105 to step S114 non-detection operation control, step S120 to step S128 detection operation control, etc.) and confirm that the movable body can operate normally Second motion control (for example, a portion in which the production control CPU 120 executes the motion control for actual motion confirmation in steps S201 to S213 of the second initialization process as the second motion control) and the movable body The third operation control for performing the production by (for example, the period during which the CPU 120 for production control is executing the variable display of the symbol as the third operation control or the big hit play In the second operation control, the movable is performed within a range between a first speed and a second speed that is faster than the first speed. Control so that the body moves (for example, when performing motion control for actual operation confirmation), the minimum speed (low speed) as the first speed and the maximum speed (high speed) as the second speed faster than the minimum speed In the first operation control, the movable body is operated at a speed equal to or lower than the first speed in the second operation control. (E.g., when executing non-detection operation control or detection operation control as the first operation control) In operation control for actual operation check Wherein the like) to control such that the movable won game at the same rate) and a low speed operation.

  According to such a configuration, in the first operation control, the movable body operates at a speed at which it can be stopped at any timing, and thus can be safely positioned at the origin position. In addition, it is possible to appropriately cope with the notification that the effect level can be adjusted and the adjustment of the effect level executed in response to the notification depending on whether the gaming machine is cold-started or hot-started.

  (2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), when the gaming machine is cold-started, the notification is made in response to the transition to a standby state in which a predetermined game is possible (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold-started). In such a case, an adjustment notification image may be displayed in response to the start of the demonstration display).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce a processing load until the gaming machine is cold-started and shifts to a standby state.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), predetermined image display means for displaying a predetermined image indicating that the degree of effect has been adjusted (for example, the effect display device 5 in accordance with an instruction operation for brightness adjustment) In the case where the game machine is in the initial operation from when the power is turned on until the predetermined period elapses, the visibility is higher than the normal display mode. The predetermined image may be displayed in a low specific mode (for example, when the initialization process is being performed, the brightness adjustment scale is displayed in a translucent manner).

  According to such a configuration, the visibility of other images displayed during the initial operation can be prevented from being impaired.

  (4) In the gaming machine of any one of the above (1) to (3), adjusting means for adjusting the degree of effect according to the adjusting operation by the player (for example, the gaming effect according to the brightness adjusting instruction operation by the player And an effect control CPU 120 for adjusting the brightness of the lamp 9), and a special mode is output in response to the game machine being cold-started, and the adjustment of the effect level with respect to the output of the special mode is limited ( For example, the game effect lamp 9 may be caused to emit special light in response to the cold start of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the luminance for the special light emission may not be changed.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately output the special mode in response to the cold start of the gaming machine.

  (5) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (4), an adjusting means for adjusting the degree of effect according to the adjusting operation by the player (for example, a game in accordance with an instruction operation for brightness adjustment by the player) The effect control CPU 120 for adjusting the brightness of the effect lamp 9 and the like, the predetermined image display means for displaying a predetermined image indicating that the effect level has been adjusted, and the effect display device 5 (for example, in response to an instruction operation for adjusting the brightness) Display control display 120 for displaying the brightness adjustment scale, etc., and when the effect level is adjusted, the predetermined image is displayed and output according to the adjusted effect level is possible (for example, a game) When the brightness of the effect lamp 9 is adjusted, a brightness adjustment scale is displayed and the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 is changed to the adjusted brightness). When the production degree is adjusted before the predetermined period elapses, the predetermined image is displayed, and the output according to the production degree after the adjustment is limited (for example, initialization processing after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold-started) If the luminance of the game effect lamp 9 is adjusted before the game is completed, the luminance adjustment scale may be displayed, while the luminance of the game effect lamp 9 is not changed to the luminance according to the instruction operation.

  According to such a configuration, when the production degree is adjusted after the gaming machine is cold-started until the predetermined period elapses, a predetermined image is displayed, so that the production degree can be adjusted. However, since the output according to the adjusted degree of performance is limited, it is possible to prevent the operation from the cold start until the predetermined period elapses.

  (6) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (5), when the effect level is adjusted before the notification, the notification timing is earlier than when the effect level is not adjusted (for example, When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot-started, if the brightness adjustment of the game effect lamp 9 is not performed, the adjustment notification image is displayed in response to the completion of the initialization operation of the movable body. When the brightness adjustment is performed by the end, an adjustment notification image is displayed according to the brightness adjustment being performed, or when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold-started, the brightness adjustment of the game effect lamp 9 is performed. Otherwise, an adjustment notification image is displayed in response to the start of demonstration display. If brightness adjustment is performed during the initialization process, brightness adjustment is performed. Adjust notification image in response to made a may be, etc.) to display.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify the player who has adjusted the effect level before notification that the effect level can be adjusted at an appropriate timing.

  (7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6), when the gaming machine is hot-started, the notification is performed after the initial operation of the movable body is completed (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 may be hot-started, an adjustment notification image may be displayed after the initialization operation of the movable body is completed).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the initial operation of the movable body from becoming difficult to recognize due to notification.

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 pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. (A) is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the contents of various jackpots. 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 a 2nd initialization process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 2nd initialization process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation example of operation control at the time of non-detection, operation control at the time of detection, and operation control for actual operation confirmation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation speed example of operation control at the time of non-detection, operation control at the time of detection, and operation control for real operation confirmation. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a figure which shows the example of the operation control for real operation confirmation in the 1st movable accessory 300. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the operation control for real operation confirmation in the 2nd movable accessory 400. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the operation control for real operation confirmation in the 3rd movable accessory 500. FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of the operation control at the time of the detection of the 1st movable combination 300 and the 2nd movable combination. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the command analysis process in an initialization process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the brightness adjustment interruption process in an initialization process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the brightness | luminance adjustment scale display process in an initialization process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the adjustment alerting image display process in the initialization process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the adjustment alerting | reporting image display process in the variable display start waiting process. It is a timing chart which shows the display timing of an adjustment information picture, etc. It is a figure which shows an example of an adjustment alerting | reporting image.

  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. In the following description, the front side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the rear (back) side. In the present embodiment, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step of the flowchart, for example, a portion described as “step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”. In this embodiment, “execution” and “execution” are synonymous.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as a gaming machine) is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 (gauge board) that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame 3 (base frame) that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. ). The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In the game area, a game ball is launched from a ball striking device and is shot.

  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, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light-emitting diodes). Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be identified, are displayed so as to be variable (also referred to as variable display or variable display). For example, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the one to be turned on and the one to be turned off are different as long as they are set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol indicator 4B is "second special symbol". Also called.

  Both the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are formed in a square shape, for example. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, both a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”). May be different. Further, each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, “00” to “99”. In addition, each segment indicating “00” to “99” may be configured to variably display “00” to “99” with a display device that is randomly arranged in an invisible manner.

  An effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area of 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, for example, there are three corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 4B. In the effect symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display parts, the effect symbols (also referred to as decorative symbols), which are a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified, are variably displayed. This variation display of the effect symbol is also included in the variation display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. Then, in response to the start of one of the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A and the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 4B, “Left Variation of the effect symbols (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “middle” and “right”. Thereafter, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the effect display device 5, the confirmed effect symbols (final stop symbols) are stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, the special game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display 4A or the second special figure on the second special symbol display 4B is used. In synchronism with the special figure game, a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite effect symbol is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). Note that the variable display may be temporarily stopped during the dynamic display of the effect symbol.

  For example, eight kinds of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters) are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is attached to each of the effect symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. The production symbols are not limited to eight types, and any number may be used as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a combination of “big hit” and a combination of “out of” can be configured (for example, seven types or 9 types).

  From the start of the variation display of the effect symbols, until the finalized effect symbols are derived and displayed, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, or the effect symbols In at least one of the display areas 5L, 5C, 5R (for example, the “left” effect symbol display area 5L, etc.), for example, the symbols are sequentially flowed from the top to the bottom from the smallest to the largest. When the effect display with the maximum symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, the effect symbol with the minimum symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed.

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

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

  In the following description, the display in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U may be collectively referred to as hold display.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner on the upper and lower parts of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B together with the hold storage display area. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The variable display holding memory number obtained by adding the first special figure holding memory number and the second special figure holding memory number is also referred to as a total holding memory number.

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

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even when in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening by closing the second starting winning opening, for example, in the normally open state. In this way, the second start winning opening is changed between an expanded open state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and a normal open state in which game balls hardly pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter).

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

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

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

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

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variable display) so that it can be variably displayed. Such a normal symbol variation display is referred to as a general game (also referred to as a “normal game”).

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

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

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and an effect LED 9 is provided in the periphery of the gaming area.

  In the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like for launching a game ball toward the game area is provided. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

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

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

  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 various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the production LED 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs the display operation of the effect display device 5, the operations of the first movable accessory 300, the second movable accessory 400, and the third movable accessory 500, and the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. A function for determining the control contents for causing the electrical components for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as all or part of the above, and all or part of the lighting / extinguishing operation of the production LED 9 or the like. Note that the relay board 15 may be omitted.

  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 lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and the lighting LED 9 and the like are turned on / off based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit that performs the above is installed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. 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.

  Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command for designating demonstration display. The demonstration display designation command is transmitted when the demonstration display is performed.

  Command D100 (H) is an effect control command that specifies that the main board 11 side has been initialized. The initialization designation command is transmitted at the time of initialization.

  Command D200 (H) is an effect control command for designating that the power supply has been restored. The power recovery specification command is transmitted when the power is recovered.

  The command D3XX (H) is an effect control command for designating the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after the power is restored. A numerical value corresponding to the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after power restoration is set in “XX” of the command.

  Here, the contents of the recovery state designation command will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3C is a diagram illustrating an example of the content of the recovery state designation command. As shown in FIG. 3C, if the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after the power restoration is in execution of the first special figure game, “01” is set to “XX”. If the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after power restoration is in execution of the second special figure game, “02” is set to “XX”. If the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after power restoration is in the big hit gaming state based on the big hit of the first special figure game, “03” is set to “XX”. If the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after power restoration is in the big hit gaming state based on the big hit of the second special figure game, “04” is set to “XX”. If the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after power restoration is other than the above, “05” is set to “XX”. The recovery status designation command is transmitted when the power is restored.

  Returning to FIG. 2, the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and a ROM 101 (Read Only Memory 101) for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like. The RAM 102 (Random Access Memory 102) that provides a work area for game control, the CPU 103 (Central Processing Unit 103) that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and a random number value independent of the CPU 103 And a random number circuit 104 that updates the numerical data shown, and an I / O 105 (Input / Output port 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.

  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.

  In the setting example shown in FIG. 6A, the judgment values for the big hit types of “probable big hit A” and “probable big hit B” depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart. The assignment of is different. That is, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, there is no allocation to the big hit type of “probability big hit B” with a small number of rounds, and “probability big hit B” does not occur in the fluctuation display of the second special figure. Therefore, the number of prize balls obtained is small in the gaming state in which the game balls are likely to enter the second starting prize opening formed by the normally variable prize-winning ball apparatus 6B by the high opening control accompanying the time reduction control. "Can be prevented from occurring frequently, resulting in a decrease in entertainment interest. Note that the setting example shown in FIG. 6 (A) is merely an example, and a jackpot type other than that shown in FIG. 6 (A) may be provided. What is necessary is just to set suitably.

  The variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101 is preliminarily determined to be “out of” with the variation pattern determination table for jackpot used when “big hit” is determined in advance. A variation pattern determination table for loss that is sometimes used is prepared in advance. In the present embodiment, the reach fluctuation pattern is more easily determined when the big hit is made than the loss, and the possibility (reliability or expectation degree) that the big hit occurs when the reach occurs. In addition, even if the fluctuation pattern is the same reach, there is a higher probability (reliability and expectation) of super reach than normal reach, and even if the same super reach, the fluctuation pattern of super reach β The decision value corresponding to each variation pattern is set in the variation pattern determination table for deviation from the variation pattern determination table for big hits, so that the probability of the probability variation is large (reliability and expectation). Yes.

  The variation pattern determination table for loss includes a plurality of tables corresponding to the total number of reserved memories and the short time state, and the total number of reserved memories corresponds to 2 to 4 according to the number of reserved memories and the short time state. Short non-reach shift variation pattern (PA1-2), short non-reach shift variation pattern (PA1-3) corresponding to a total number of pending storages of 5 to 8, and short non-reach shift variation pattern By determining (PA1-4) according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state (short time state), the larger the total number of reserved memories, the easier the short variation pattern is executed, that is, the fluctuation per unit time By increasing the number of times, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of useless start winnings, and during non-time control (during short-time state), the non-reach deviation of the shortening changes more than when the time control is not executed. Pattern (PA1-4) that is often determined by increasing the number of times of the change per unit time, can reduce the time to the next jackpot, and to be able to improve the extended game player's sense of.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source from a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). When the power is turned on again, the game state, that is, data corresponding to the control state of the game control means (special process flag, etc.) and data indicating the progress state of the game such as data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are taken over. do it.

  In such a RAM 102, a game control data holding area (not shown) is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game. In the game control data holding area, a first winning prize (first starting prize) is generated by a game ball passing (entering) through a first starting prize opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, but has not started yet. The first special figure storage unit for storing the random number value MR1, the random number value MR2, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3, and the like and the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B are formed as the holding data of the special figure game using the special figure. Random value MR1 is used as the hold data for the special figure game using the second special figure which has been started (second start prize) but has not yet started although the game ball has passed (entered) the second starting prize opening. The state can be updated in accordance with the progress status of the game such as the second special figure reservation storage unit for storing numerical data indicating the random value MR2 and the random value MR3, the general figure reservation storage unit, the special process flag, etc. Multiple types of flags The game control flag setting unit, the game control timer setting unit provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game, and the count value used for controlling the progress of the game are counted. A game control counter setting unit provided with a plurality of types of counters for playing, a game control buffer setting unit provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game, and It has.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. The RAM 122, the display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the effect display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 update numerical data indicating random values independently of each other. A random number circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, various processes for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric parts are executed. For example, as a process for controlling the effect operations, the effect control CPU 120 receives an input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the effect control CPU 120 via the I / O 125. Then, transmission processing for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 is also performed.

  Note that, on the side of the effect control board 12, as with the main board 11, for example, various random values (also referred to as effect random numbers) are set for determining the execution or non-execution of various effects and the type of effects. Has been. In addition to the program for effect control, the ROM 121 has various kinds used for controlling the effect operations including the operations of the first movable accessory 300, the second movable accessory 400, and the third movable accessory 500. Table data, for example, table data constituting a plurality of determination tables for determining execution or non-execution of various effects, types of effects, etc., pattern data constituting an effect control pattern corresponding to each variation pattern, etc. It is remembered.

  Among the effect control patterns, the effect control pattern at the time of special symbol variation displays the variation of the effect symbol during the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol until the finalized special symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to each variation pattern. It consists of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations such as reach effects that operate the motion and each movable accessory (first movable accessory 300, second movable accessory 400, third movable accessory 500). Yes.

  The RAM 122 is provided with an effect control data holding area (not shown), for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated according to the effect operation state, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like, and various effect operations. An effect control timer setting unit and an effect control counter setting unit provided with a plurality of types of timers and counters used for controlling the progress of the image, and data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations are temporarily stored. And an effect control buffer setting unit in which various buffers for storage are provided.

  In the present embodiment, the storage area (buffer number “1-1”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the first special figure reserved memory is stored in the predetermined area of the production control buffer setting unit. To "1-4") and storage areas (buffer numbers "2-1" to "2-" corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total reserved memory number of the second special figure reserved memory). 4 ”is provided, and data constituting a pending storage buffer capable of specifying the status of the pending storage at that time is stored, and the first pending storage display is based on the data in the pending storage buffer. The hold display of the area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U is displayed.

  The effect control board 12 is connected with a first movable accessory 300, a second movable accessory 400, and a third movable accessory 500 as movable bodies. The first movable accessory 300, the second movable accessory, and the like. 400, the operation of the third movable accessory 500 is controlled by the effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, it is detected whether or not the first movable accessory driving motor 303 for driving the first movable accessory 300 and the first movable accessory 300 are located at the origin position. The first movable accessory origin detection sensor 316 (photo sensor) for driving, the second movable accessory drive motors 411 and 421 for driving the second movable accessory 400, and the second movable accessory 400 are located at the origin position. Second movable accessory origin detection sensors 440A and 440B (photosensors) for detecting whether or not the third movable accessory is driven and a third movable accessory drive motor 520 for driving the third movable accessory 500 are connected. By controlling the operations of the first movable accessory driving motor 303, the second movable accessory driving motors 411 and 421, and the third movable accessory driving motor 520, the first movable accessory 300 and the second movable accessory 400 are controlled. , Of the third movable accessory 500 The production can be controlled individually by the production control board 12 (production control CPU 120), and the first movable combination 300, the second movable combination 400, and the third movable combination 500 are the origin positions. The effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120) can detect whether or not it is located at (initial position).

  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). Then, the effect control CPU 120 operates each movable accessory (the first movable accessory 300, the second movable accessory 400, and the third movable accessory 500) from the origin position to the effect position in various effects including the notice effect. The movable body effect to be executed can be executed.

  Here, the structure of each of the first movable combination 300, the second movable combination 400, and the third movable combination 500 will be briefly described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation control for actual operation confirmation in the first movable accessory 300. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of operation control for actual operation confirmation in the second movable accessory 400. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of action control for actual action confirmation in the third movable accessory 500.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the first movable accessory 300 is provided at a position below the effect display device 5 between the game board 2 and the effect display device 5 provided on the back side of the game board 2. A base portion 301 fixed to the base portion 301, a first movable portion 302 provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the base portion 301, and a first retracted position (origin position, initial position) where the first movable portion 302 tilts sideways. 15A) and a first effect position (see FIG. 15B) in which the first movable portion 302 stands vertically in a position away from the first retraction (see FIG. 15B). And a first movable accessory driving motor 303 to be moved). In this embodiment, a stepping motor is applied as the first movable accessory driving motor 303.

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

  A shaft member 313 that faces in the front-rear direction protrudes from a predetermined peripheral edge of the turntable 312, and the lower end of the link member 314 is pivotally supported by the shaft member 313. In addition, a detected portion 315 is provided on the opposite side of the peripheral edge of the turntable 312 to the shaft member 313, and the detected movable portion origin detection sensor 315 is provided below the turntable 312. By being detected by 316, the effect control CPU 120 can specify that the first movable part 302 is located at the tilt position (origin position). That is, the first movable combination 300 is an operation target combination that is a target of non-detection operation control or detection operation control described later.

  In the present embodiment, the first movable portion 302 is retracted below the display screen of the effect display device 5 when the first movable portion 302 is in the first retracted position (see FIG. 1), and the first effect position separated from the first retracted position. At least a part of the display screen of the effect display device 5 is superimposed on the front side.

  The first movable portion 302 is provided on a rotating member 320 that is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the base portion 301. For example, the front portion can emit light by a built-in light emitter (not shown). The rotation member 320 is formed of a substantially plate-like member extending in the left-right direction. A rotation shaft 325 inserted into the bearing hole 310 from the rear side on the right side of the front surface and a guide projecting from the left side of the rotation shaft 325 are provided. A first guide shaft 326 inserted into the groove 311 from the rear side, and a second guide shaft 327 protruding from the upper right side of the rotation shaft 325 and inserted into the guide groove 311 from the rear side.

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

  In the first movable accessory 300 configured as described above, the first movable portion 302 is located at the tilt position as shown in FIG. 15A at the origin position (initial position). Then, when the turntable 312 is rotated clockwise by the first movable accessory driving motor 303 and the second guide shaft 327 is pulled downward by the link member 314, the rotation shaft 325 is centered. The first movable unit 302 rotates about 90 degrees clockwise as viewed from the front, and rotates to the standing position that is the first effect position shown in FIG. In addition, since the urging | biasing force of the coil spring 328 acts when rotating from a 1st retraction position to a 1st production position, the load concerning the 1st movable accessory drive motor 303 is reduced. Further, the first movable accessory driving motor 303 is reversely driven to rotate from the first retracted position to the first effect position.

  Further, when the first movable accessory 300 moves to the first retracted position, the first guide shaft 326 contacts one end of the guide groove 311, whereby the first movable accessory 300 rotates counterclockwise in front view. When the first movable accessory 300 moves to the first effect position, the second guide shaft 327 contacts the other end of the guide groove 311, so that the first movable accessory 300 rotates clockwise as viewed from the front. The rotation is restricted.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the second movable accessory 400 extends in the left-right direction and has a second movable portion 401 that is slightly shorter than the left-right dimension of the effect display device 5, and an effect display that extends in the up-down direction. And a second movable part 402 having substantially the same size as the vertical dimension of the device 5. The second movable parts 401 and 402 are provided between the game board 2 and the effect display device 5. Further, the second movable part 402 is provided at a position behind the second movable part 401. The second movable unit 401 is a panel on which, for example, the model name of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed when the second movable unit 401 is in a second retracted position, which will be described later. A part is concealed by a logo panel 450 provided in front of 401.

  A rack gear 410 is fixed to the left end portion of the second movable portion 401 and is directed to the vertical direction. The rack gear 410 has a pinion gear 412 fixed to a drive shaft of a second movable accessory drive motor 411 formed of a stepping motor. Are engaged. The second movable accessory driving motor 411 is fixed to a base portion (not shown) provided on the left side of the effect display device 5. The second movable portion 401 is guided by a guide member (not shown) so as to be movable in the vertical direction.

  Therefore, the second movable portion 401 is moved by the second movable accessory driving motor 411 to the second retraction position above the effect display device 5 (the origin position, the initial position, see the position indicated by the solid line in FIG. 16A). The up-down direction between the second effect position (refer to the position indicated by the two-dot chain line in FIG. 16B) disposed at the approximate center position in the up-down direction in front of the effect display device 5 and separated from the second retracted position. It is possible to move back and forth.

  Further, a detected portion 430A is projected from the right end portion of the second movable portion 401, and the detected portion 430A is detected by a second movable accessory origin detection sensor 440A provided on the base portion side. Thus, the effect control CPU 120 can specify that the second movable portion 401 is located at the second retraction position (origin position).

  A rack gear 420 facing in the left-right direction is fixed to an upper end portion of the second movable portion 402, and a pinion gear 422 fixed to the drive shaft of the second movable accessory drive motor 421 including a stepping motor is attached to the rack gear 420. Are engaged. The second movable accessory driving motor 421 is fixed to a base portion (not shown) at a substantially central position in the left-right direction above the effect display device 5. The second movable portion 402 is guided by a guide member (not shown) so as to be movable in the vertical direction.

  Therefore, the second movable part 402 is moved by the second movable accessory driving motor 421 to the second retraction position on the left side of the effect display device 5 (see the position indicated by the solid line in FIG. 16A) and the effect display device 5. And a second effect position (refer to a position indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 16B) disposed at a substantially central position in the left-right direction in front of the left-right direction.

  Further, a detected portion 430B protrudes from the lower end portion of the second movable portion 402, and the detected portion 430B is detected by a second movable accessory origin detection sensor 440B provided on the base portion side. Thus, the effect control CPU 120 can specify that the second movable portion 402 is located at the second retraction position (origin position). That is, the second movable combination 400 is an operation target combination that is a target of non-detection operation control or detection operation control described later.

  In the second movable accessory 400 configured in this way, the second movable portion 401 is located above the effect display device 5 at the second retracted position (origin position, initial position) as shown in FIG. 2 The movable part 402 is located on the left side of the effect display device 5. And the 2nd movable parts 401 and 402 move to the 2nd production position shown in Drawing 16 (B) by driving the 2nd movable combination drive motor 411, 421, and the 2nd movable combination drive motor 411 ,. By reverse driving 421, the second effect position moves to the second retreat position.

  In addition, although the second movable accessory 400 is not particularly illustrated, the second movable portion 400 and the second movable portion 401 and 402 are brought into contact with the restriction portion on the base portion side when moved to the second retraction position, so The movement of the movable accessory 400 in the second retracted position direction is restricted.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the third movable accessory 500 is partially rendered at the lower right position of the effect display device 5 between the game board 2 and the effect display device 5 provided on the back side of the game board 2. It is provided so as to be superimposed on the display device 5. The third movable accessory 500 includes a base portion 501 having a circular shape when viewed from the front, fixed at a predetermined location, a third movable portion 502 provided to be rotatable with respect to the base portion 501, and a third movable portion 502. And a third movable accessory driving motor 520 that rotates (rotates) around a rotating shaft 503 that faces in the front-rear direction. In this embodiment, a stepping motor is applied as the third movable accessory driving motor 520.

  A third movable accessory driving motor 520 is provided above the rotating shaft 503 on the back surface of the base portion 501, and a first gear 505 is fixed to the tip of the driving shaft 520 A of the third movable accessory driving motor 520. Yes. A second gear 506 is meshed with the first gear 505, and a third gear 507 fixed to the rear end of the rotating shaft 503 is meshed with the second gear 506, and the third movable accessory driving motor 520 When the first gear 505 rotates, the rotational force of the first gear 505 is transmitted to the third movable portion 502 via the second gear 506 and the third gear 507, so that the third movable portion 502 is Forward rotation or reverse rotation about the rotation axis 503 is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 17A, the third movable portion 502 has a circular shape when viewed from the front, has a predetermined pattern on the front surface, and is provided so that the front surface can emit light by a built-in light-emitting body (not shown). ing. As described above, the third movable portion 502 has a circular shape when viewed from the front, and the predetermined pattern has no particular top and bottom, and does not move from a predetermined position only by rotating around the rotation shaft 503. There is no position. Therefore, it is an operation non-target object that does not have an origin detection sensor for detecting the origin position.

  Next, main operations of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the following, the operation will be described with reference to a flowchart or the like, but in each operation, processing that does not appear in the flowchart may be appropriately performed.

  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, initialization of a built-in device of the game control microcomputer 100 and setting of the RAM 102 to an accessible state are performed.

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether a clear switch (not shown) is pressed and turned on. The determination as to whether or not the switch is on is made, for example, based on whether or not an ON signal output from the clear switch is input via the input port of the I / O 105.

  The CPU 105 clears the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the clear switch is turned on, for example, when an on signal is input, so the CPU 103 performs processing that is executed when the power is turned on normally.

  When the clear switch is off, the CPU 103 determines whether data protection processing is being executed. The data protection process is a process executed by the CPU 103 when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, and is a process for protecting data stored in the RAM 102 when a power interruption or the like occurs. In this embodiment, the data protection processing includes power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data. Whether the data protection process has been executed may be determined based on the state of the backup flag set in the RAM 102 in the power supply stop process or the like. When the data protection process is not executed, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, so the CPU 103 performs the process executed when the power is turned on normally.

  On the other hand, if the clear switch is not pressed and the data protection process is executed, there is a possibility that the power supply has been stopped and restarted due to a power interruption. Therefore, the CPU 103 checks the data in the RAM 102 and confirms that it is normal. Determine whether or not. In this embodiment, a parity check using the parity data added in the power supply stop process is performed as a data check. In the power supply stop process, a checksum is calculated for the data in the RAM 102 and stored in the RAM 102. The checksum is calculated for the data in the RAM 102 by the same process as the process at the time of power supply stop, and both checksums are compared. Thus, data check may be performed.

  When the power supply is resumed after the power supply is stopped such as an unexpected power failure, the data in the RAM 102 should be backed up, so the check result is normal. If the check result is not normal, the backup data is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. If the data check is abnormal, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply, and therefore the processing that is executed when the power is turned on normally is executed.

  If the check result is normal, it can be determined that the power supply has been stopped and restarted due to power interruption, so the CPU 103 performs a recovery process for recovering the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state when the power supply is stopped. Specifically, the backup time setting table stored in the ROM 101 is referred to and the contents of the backup time setting table are set in the RAM 102. The RAM 102 is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup table, initialization data is set for areas that may be initialized in the stored contents of the RAM 102. By setting the contents of the backup setting table in the RAM 102, the saved contents of the portion of the RAM 102 that should not be initialized remain. The parts that should not be initialized include, for example, data indicating a gaming state when power supply is stopped, an area where the output state of the output port of the I / O 105 is stored, and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls It is the part which is.

  The variable display result to be backed up indicates the variable display result of the special figure game being executed if the special figure game is being executed, and the latest special figure if the special figure game is not being executed. The variable display result of a game is shown. When there is no latest special game, the variable display result may indicate a loss.

  In this embodiment, when power is restored, backup data is used and game control is executed in special symbol process processing and normal symbol process processing, which will be described later, so that power supply after power interruption is resumed. Sometimes, processing in the state at the time of occurrence of power interruption is resumed, and game control from the state stopped when power is stopped is resumed.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether or not the data in the RAM 102 is stored using both the backup flag and the data check, but only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the data check may be used as an opportunity for executing the recovery process from the power stop.

  After the recovery process from the power stop, the CPU 103 transmits a power recovery command according to the state of the recovered pachinko gaming machine 1 recovered by the recovery process.

  After the restoration, processing for transmitting a power restoration designation command, a display result designation command, a restoration status designation command, and a special figure pending storage number designation command is performed as a power restoration command.

  In the process executed when the power is turned on normally, the CPU 103 performs an initialization process. For example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Although the predetermined data is initialized to 0 by the clear process, it may be initialized to an arbitrary value or a predetermined value. Further, the predetermined data may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 102. Further, the initialization time setting table stored in the ROM 101 is referred to, and the contents of the initialization time setting table are sequentially set in the RAM 102. In this way, various flag states, various timer values, various data, and the like are initialized.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 transmits an initialization designation command. For example, when the initialization control command is received on the production control board 12 side, the production display device 5 displays a screen display for informing that the initialization of the control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been made, that is, initialization notification. You may make it perform.

  After transmitting the power recovery command or the initialization designation command according to the recovery status, the CPU 103 performs initialization setting for the random number circuit 104.

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

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 7 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. 8 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. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, first, a start winning determination 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”. The big hit opening process includes a process for measuring an elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, a number of game balls detected by the measured elapsed time and 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, and whether the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”, “probable big hit A” or “probable big hit B”. Identify. 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 process, first, a first initialization process (S50) for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining an activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) Then, a second initialization process is performed to return each movable accessory 300, 400, 500 to the origin position and confirm the operation (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. 10 is a flowchart showing the second initialization process (S51) of the present embodiment. In the second initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 first specifies a movable accessory to be operated first based on the setting data (S101). The setting data includes the order data of the movable combination. In this embodiment, the order of the first movable combination 300 → the second movable combination 400 → the third movable combination 500 is preset as the order. Has been. Therefore, when S101 is executed for the first time, the first movable accessory 300 is specified as the target movable accessory.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the movable accessory identified in S101 is an origin detection target accessory that requires origin detection (S102).

  In the present embodiment, as the origin detection object that needs to be detected, the first movable accessory 300 having the first movable accessory origin detection sensor 316 and the second movable accessory origin detection sensor 440A, The second movable combination 400 having 440B corresponds to the third movable combination 500 having no origin detection sensor. Therefore, when the movable combination specified in S101 is the first movable combination 300 or the second movable combination 400, the determination is “Y”, while the movable combination specified in S101 is the first combination. In the case of the three movable objects 500, it is determined as “N”.

  When it is determined “N” in S102, the process proceeds to S130. On the other hand, if “Y” is determined in S102, the process proceeds to S103, where the detection state of the origin detection sensor corresponding to the operation subject is specified (S103), and whether the origin detection sensor is in the detection state or not. That is, it is determined whether or not the target movable accessory is located at the origin position (initial position) (S104).

  If it is not at the origin position (initial position) (S104; N), the process proceeds to S105, and after setting the non-detection operation count counter to 0 to count the number of executions of non-detection operation control (S105) As the control speed for operating the action target object, the operation target is the same operation speed as the minimum speed (see FIGS. 12 and 13) in the action control for actual action (long initialization action control) described later. A minimum control speed for operating the accessory is set (S106), and if the operation target accessory is the first movable accessory 300, for example, the first movable accessory drive motor 303 is the operation target accessory. Is started in the direction of the origin position (S107), and the timer count of the non-detection operation period timer is started (S108). The non-detection operation period timer may be counted by, for example, counting the number of signals output at regular intervals from the CTC initialized by the first initialization process. .

  Then, a transition is made to a monitoring state in which the origin detection sensor enters a detection state and monitors whether or not the non-detection operation period timer has reached a value corresponding to the upper limit time (S109, S110).

  By driving a drive device (for example, the first movable accessory drive motor 303) of the operation target object in the origin position direction, the operation object combination is located at the origin position (initial position) and the origin detection sensor is in the detection state. If this happens, the driving of the movable accessory driving motor is stopped and the routine proceeds to S130. On the other hand, when the non-detection operation period timer becomes a value corresponding to the upper limit time, that is, when the operation target accessory is not located at the origin position (initial position) even after the upper limit time has elapsed, S112. Then, 1 is added to the non-detection operation number counter (S112), and it is determined whether or not the value of the non-detection operation number counter after the addition has reached the operation error determination number (for example, 3). (S113).

  When the value of the non-detection operation number counter reaches the operation error determination number in S113, the driving of the movable accessory driving motor is stopped, and the origin return error of the operation subject accessory is stored (S114). Proceed to S130. That is, in the non-detection operation control, when the operation target combination is not located at the origin position (initial position), the operation control for actual operation confirmation to be described later is not executed for the operation target combination ( The return to origin error is stored in order to set the action subject to a dead end state, and the process proceeds to S130.

  In this embodiment, when the value of the non-detection operation number counter reaches the operation error determination number in S113, the operation target accessory is illustrated as being in a dead end state. The second initialization process is performed by starting the error process and executing the error process when the value of the non-detection operation number counter reaches the operation error determination number in S113. May be interrupted without proceeding to S52, and the effect control board 12 (the effect control CPU 120, etc.) may not be activated (dead end state).

  In addition, when the operation target object is set to the dead end state, the effect control board 12 (the effect control CPU 120 or the like) is activated, but for example, the effect control CPU 120 is an input signal indicating that the movable accessory is operated ( For example, it is preferable to execute a process of invalidating reception of a detection signal (such as an effect button) or preventing the movable accessory from operating even when the input signal is input.

  On the other hand, when the value of the non-detection operation number counter has not reached the operation error determination number, the driving of the movable accessory driving motor is stopped and the process returns to S106, and the processes of S106 to S108 are performed again. An operation (moving control at the time of non-detection) of moving the object to be operated to the origin position at the lowest speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control (long initialization operation control) is started, and the monitoring state of S109 and S110 described above Migrate to

  Therefore, even if it is determined in S110 that the error determination time has elapsed, an operation (non-detection operation control) of repeatedly moving the object to be operated to the origin position (initial position) is executed until the operation error determination count is reached. If the action subject is detected at the origin position (initial position) during the operation, the process proceeds to S130 without proceeding to S114.

  On the other hand, if “Y” is determined in S104 and the process proceeds to S120, 0 is set in the operation count counter at detection, and then the operation process data at detection is set (S121a). The timer count is started (S121b). As the timer count of the detection process timer, the signal output at regular intervals from the CTC initialized in the first initialization process is the same as the timer count of the non-detection operation period timer described above. This may be done by counting the number or the like. Further, in the detection-time operation process data of the present embodiment, the minimum speed (FIG. 12, FIG. 12) in the actual operation confirmation operation control (long initialization operation control) to be described later is set as the control speed for operating the operation subject. 13)), the minimum control speed for operating the acting subject is described (set).

  Next, the operating object is operated based on the minimum control speed set in the set detection-time operation process data (S122), and it is determined whether or not the process data is completed (S123). If the operation is not completed, the process returns to S122, and the operation subject is operated based on the minimum control speed set in the operation process data at the time of detection.

  In this way, in the detection operation control, until the detection operation process data is completed, the minimum speed based on the minimum control speed set in the detection operation process data, that is, the actual operation confirmation operation control (long initial At the lowest speed in the control operation), an operation of once leaving the origin position (initial position) and returning from the position away from the origin position (initial position) to the origin position (initial position) is performed (see FIG. 12). The position away from the origin position is a position in the vicinity of the origin position, that is, a position where the detected part of each movable accessory cannot be detected by each origin sensor, and is a predetermined position closer to the origin position than each effect position ( (Operating position at detection).

  If it is determined in S123 that the set operation process data at the time of detection is completed, the driving of the movable accessory drive motor is stopped and the process proceeds to S124, and the origin detection sensor is in the detection state. In other words, it is determined (confirmed) whether or not the action subject is located at the origin position (initial position).

  If the origin detection sensor is in a detection state, that is, if the operation subject is located at the origin position (initial position), the process proceeds to S130.

  On the other hand, when the origin detection sensor is not in the detection state, that is, when the operation subject is not located at the origin position (initial position), 1 is added to the detection operation number counter (S126). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the detection-time operation number counter after the addition has reached the operation error determination number (for example, 3) (S127). When the value of the operation count counter at the time of detection reaches the number of operation error determinations, the process proceeds to S128 to store the origin return error of the action target object (S128), and proceeds to S130. In other words, when the operation target object is not located at the origin position (initial position) in the operation control at the time of detection, the operation control for actual operation confirmation to be described later is not executed for the operation object combination (the operation concerned) The origin return error is stored in order to set the target accessory to the dead end state, and the process proceeds to S130.

  In the present embodiment, when the value of the operation count counter at detection reaches the number of operation error determinations in S127, the mode in which the target object to be operated is in a dead end state is exemplified. The second initialization process is interrupted by starting the error process and executing the error process when the value of the operation count counter at detection reaches the operation error determination number in S113. By doing so, the effect control main process may be interrupted without proceeding to S52, and the effect control board 12 may be in a state where it does not start (dead end state).

  In addition, when the action target object is set to the dead end state, the effect control board 12 (the effect control CPU 120 or the like) is activated, but for example, the effect control CPU 120 is an input signal (for example, an effect) for operating the movable accessory. It is preferable to execute a process of invalidating reception of a detection signal of a button or the like, or preventing the movable accessory from operating even when the input signal is input.

  In S130, which is executed when “N” is determined in S102, “Y” is determined in S109, or “Y” is determined in S124, the moving object is still an operation target. It is determined whether or not there is a remaining movable combination, and when there is no remaining movable combination (specifically, when the operation target combination is the third movable combination 500), Then, the process proceeds to the process for performing the operation control for actual operation confirmation shown in FIG. On the other hand, if there are any remaining movable combinations, the process proceeds to S131, the movable combination to be operated next is specified, and then the process returns to S102, and the specified operation target combination is described above after S102. The process is executed in the same way.

  When S131 is executed when the operation target combination is the first movable combination 300, the second movable combination 400 is specified as the operation target combination based on the setting data, and the operation target combination is determined. When S131 is executed when is the second movable combination 400, the third movable combination 500 is specified as the operation subject combination based on the setting data.

  Next, the processing shown in FIG. 11 will be described. First, in S200 shown in FIG. 11, the effect control CPU 120 first performs a movable accessory (confirmation target accessory) whose operation is confirmed based on the setting data, as in S101 described above. ) Is specified (S200). Next, it is determined whether or not there is a storage of the origin return error of the target accessory (S201).

  If there is a storage of the origin return error of the confirmation target object, the process proceeds to S220 without executing the processes from S202a to S213. In this way, in the present embodiment, the operation control for actual operation confirmation is not performed for the movable accessory that is determined as the origin return error in the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control. .

  On the other hand, if there is no storage of the return-to-origin error of the confirmation target accessory, the process proceeds to S202a to set actual operation confirmation process data corresponding to the confirmation target accessory. That is, if the object to be confirmed is the first movable accessory 300, the process data for actual operation confirmation of the first movable accessory 300 is set, and if the object to be confirmed is the second movable accessory 400, the first Process data for confirming actual operation of the second movable accessory 400 is set. If the subject to be confirmed is the third movable accessory 500, process data for confirming actual operation of the third movable accessory 500 is set. In each actual operation check process data, the control speed and the like are described (set) so that the movable accessory performs the same operation as that actually performed in the movable body effect in the effect.

  Next, the timer count of the process timer for actual operation confirmation is started (S202b). Note that the timer count of the process timer for actual operation confirmation is a signal output at regular intervals from the CTC initialized in the first initialization process, like the timer count of the non-detection operation period timer described above. This may be done by counting the number of

  Then, in the set process data for actual operation confirmation, the object to be confirmed is operated at the control speed set corresponding to the timer count value of the process timer for actual operation confirmation (S203), and the process data is completed. In step S204, if the process data is not completed, the process returns to step S203, and the object to be confirmed is set corresponding to the timer count value of the actual operation confirmation process timer. Operate based on the controlled speed.

  As described above, until the actual operation check process data is completed, the object to be checked is operated at the control speed set in the actual operation check process data corresponding to the timer count value of the actual operation check process timer. By changing the control speed of the object to be confirmed in time series, the same acceleration or deceleration as the control speed set when the movable object is actually operated in the movable body effect is performed. Can do.

  If it is determined in step S204 that the set process data for actual operation confirmation has been completed, the driving of the movable accessory driving motor is stopped, and is the target accessory an origin target accessory? It is determined whether or not (S204a). If the target combination is not the origin detection target combination, that is, if it is the third movable combination 500, the process proceeds to S220, and if the target combination is the third movable combination 500, the process proceeds to S222. On the other hand, if the target combination is an origin detection target combination, that is, if it is the first movable combination 300 or the second movable combination 400, whether or not the origin detection sensor is in the detection state, that is, the operation It is determined (confirmed) whether or not the target accessory is located at the origin position (initial position) (S205).

  If the origin detection sensor is in the detection state, that is, if the object to be confirmed is located at the origin position (initial position), the process proceeds to S220. On the other hand, when the origin detection sensor is not in the detection state, that is, when the object to be confirmed is not located at the origin position (initial position), the above-described non-detection operation control is performed (see FIG. 10). Steps S206 to S213 are performed in order to place the target combination at the origin position (initial position).

  Specifically, after setting 0 to the non-detection operation frequency counter for counting the number of executions of non-detection operation control (S206), the actual operation check operation control (long initialization operation control) is set as the control speed. A minimum control speed is set for operating the object to be operated at the same operation speed as the minimum speed in step S207 (S207), and the driving apparatus for the object to be confirmed, for example, the object to be confirmed is the first movable object 300 For example, the first movable accessory driving motor 303 is started to drive in the direction of the origin position (initial position) (S208), and the timer count of the non-detection operation period timer is started (S209).

  Then, a transition is made to a monitoring state for monitoring whether the origin detection sensor is in a detection state and whether the non-detection operation period timer has a value corresponding to the upper limit time (S210, S211).

  By driving a drive device (for example, the first movable accessory drive motor 303) of the target accessory in the direction of the origin position (initial position), the target accessory is positioned at the origin position (initial position) and the origin detection sensor detects If the state is reached, it is determined as “Y” in S210, and the process proceeds to S220. On the other hand, if the non-detection operation period timer has a value corresponding to the upper limit time, that is, if the object to be confirmed is not located at the origin position (initial position) even after the upper limit time has elapsed, S212. Then, 1 is added to the non-detection operation number counter (S212), and it is determined whether or not the value of the non-detection operation number counter after the addition has reached the operation error determination number (for example, 3). (S213).

  If the value of the non-detection operation number counter reaches the operation error determination number, the process proceeds to S220. In the present embodiment, when the value of the non-detection operation frequency counter reaches the operation error determination number in S213, an example of the dead end state of the object to be operated is illustrated. However, when the value of the non-detection operation count counter reaches the operation error determination count in S213, the return-to-origin error of the operation target object is stored, and the operation target function will be described later. May be configured not to execute the actual operation. Alternatively, by starting the error process and executing the error process, the second initialization process is interrupted, whereby the effect control main process is interrupted without proceeding to S52, and the effect control board 12 is not activated. (Dead end state) may be used.

  In addition, when the action target object is set to the dead end state, the effect control board 12 (the effect control CPU 120 or the like) is activated, but for example, the effect control CPU 120 is an input signal (for example, an effect) for operating the movable accessory. It is preferable to execute a process of invalidating reception of a detection signal of a button or the like, or preventing the movable accessory from operating even when the input signal is input.

  On the other hand, if the value of the non-detection operation count counter has not reached the operation error determination count, the process returns to S207, and the processing of S207, S208, and S209 is performed again, so that the object to be confirmed is confirmed as the actual operation The operation to move to the origin position (initial position) at the lowest speed in the operation control (long initialization operation control) (the operation at the time of returning to the origin) is started, and the process proceeds to the monitoring state of S210 and S211 described above.

  Therefore, even if it is determined in S211 that the error determination time has elapsed, an operation (non-detection operation control) is performed to repeatedly move the target object to the origin position (initial position) until the operation error determination count is reached. If the target combination is detected at the origin position (initial position) during this time, the process proceeds to S220.

  In S220 executed when “Y” is determined in S201, “N” is determined in S204a, “Y” is determined in S205, or “Y” is determined in S210. , It is determined whether there are any remaining movable actors that are not yet confirmed for operation confirmation, and if there are no remaining movable actors (specifically, If the object is the third movable accessory 500), the error record stored in S114 or S128 is cleared (S222), and the process ends. On the other hand, if the remaining movable accessory exists. Then, the process proceeds to S221, and after identifying the movable combination whose operation is to be checked next, the process returns to S201, and the above-described processing from S201 is similarly executed on the identified target combination.

  Here, the operation mode and control contents of the movable accessory by executing the second initialization process shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13. FIG. 12 is a schematic explanatory diagram illustrating operation modes of the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation confirmation operation control performed by the effect control CPU 120. FIGS. 13A and 13B are explanatory diagrams showing the control speed in the actual operation check operation control, FIG. 13B is an explanatory diagram showing the control speed in the detection-time operation control, and FIG. 13C is the control speed in the non-detection-time operation control. It is explanatory drawing which shows.

  In FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, non-detection operation control (short initialization operation control) and detection operation control (short-circuit) in the first movable accessory 300 and the second movable accessory 400 that are the origin detection target actors. Only the initialization operation control) and the actual operation confirmation operation control (long initialization operation control) will be described, and the description of the third movable accessory 500 that is not the origin detection target accessory will be omitted. Further, the reciprocating distance (rotation range) of the first movable part 302 of the first movable accessory 300 is the same as the reciprocating distances (movement range) of the second movable parts 401 and 402 of the second movable accessory 400. However, for convenience of explanation, the same conceptual diagram is used for explanation.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the first movable portion 302 of the first movable accessory 300 and the second movable portions 401 and 402 of the second movable accessory 400 are respectively set to the origin position (retracted position, initial position) and effect position. The reciprocating operation from the origin position to the effect position and the return operation from the effect position to the origin position are actual operations that are actually performed in the above-described movable body effect or the like.

  When the second initialization process is executed, the production control CPU 120 detects that the detected part of the movable accessory is not detected by the origin detection sensor, that is, the movable accessory is for some reason (for example, transportation or installation on the amusement island). If it has moved from the home position at the time, or if it could not return to the home position during the previous operation (for example, when performing a production, the home return of the movable accessory could not be confirmed due to motor step-out, failure, or catching) If an accessory error (operation abnormality) occurs that makes it impossible to perform the operation, or if the machine has moved from the origin position due to vibration of the gaming machine, etc.), a position other than the origin position (for example, non-detection operation in FIG. 12) If it is at a predetermined position between the origin position and the production position (such as the position indicated by the black circle corresponding to the control), the non-detection operation control for returning to the origin is executed. To. When this non-detection operation control is executed, the movable accessory is at a position away from the origin position, and therefore, the only operation is to move the movable accessory in the direction of the origin position.

  Further, when the second initialization process is executed, the production control CPU 120 detects the detected parts of the first movable part 302 of the first movable combination 300 and the second movable parts 401 and 402 of the second movable combination 400. When it is detected by the origin detection sensor, the operation control at the time of detection is executed.

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

  In this operation control at the time of detection, it is necessary to move the movable accessory to a position away from the origin position and then return to the origin position in order to temporarily cancel the detection state of the detected part by the origin detection sensor. Therefore, the movable accessory is moved from the origin position to the operation position at the time of detection that is in the vicinity of the origin position, and then returned to the origin position. That is, the reciprocating operation is performed at a shorter distance than the actual operation (see FIGS. 18A and 18B).

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 executes the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control in the second initialization process, and then executes the actual operation confirmation operation control. The operation control for actual operation confirmation is the same operation as the actual operation that the movable accessory actually performs in various effects.

  Next, the control speeds set when the performance control CPU 120 executes the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation confirmation operation control are compared. Note that the speeds shown in FIGS. 13A, 13B, and 13C are control speeds set by the effect control CPU 120 to operate each movable accessory, and the movable accessory This is different from the actual operating speed. That is, for example, when a predetermined movable accessory is operated, even when the same control speed is set for one movement section and another movement section between the origin position and the effect position, If the movement section is different (for example, a section with or without a spring, a straight section and a curved section), or when moving up and down even in the same moving section, the movable accessory is actually operated. The operation speed in the case of being made may differ from the control speed. Also, even if the same control speed is set for a movable accessory, if there is a difference in the size, weight, operation mode, operation distance, drive mechanism, etc. of each movable accessory, the actual operation of each movable accessory The speed is not necessarily the same. In the case where a plurality of movable accessories are operated by a stepping motor having the same performance, even if the same control speed is set for each movable accessory, the size, weight, operation mode, operation distance, When there is a difference in the driving mechanism or the like, the actual operation speed of each movable accessory is not necessarily the same.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, when performing the actual operation confirmation operation control, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the timer count value of the actual operation confirmation process timer in the set actual operation confirmation process data. The object to be confirmed is operated based on the set control speed. Specifically, control is performed such that after acceleration from the origin position, the vehicle is decelerated and stopped at the effect position, and after acceleration from the effect position is decelerated and stopped at the origin position. In other words, in the operation control for actual operation confirmation for confirming that each movable accessory can operate normally, the control speed of the movable accessory is changed from low speed → high speed → low speed between the origin position and the production position. Change in order. In other words, when performing the movable body effect of each movable accessory, the effect control CPU 120 has a minimum speed (low speed) as the first speed and a maximum speed (high speed) as the second speed faster than the minimum speed. Since control is performed so that each movable accessory operates at a speed within the range, even when the action control for actual operation confirmation is executed, the minimum speed (low speed) that is the first speed and the second speed that is faster than the minimum speed. Control is performed so that each movable accessory operates at a speed within the range of the maximum speed (high speed) as the speed.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 13B, when performing the motion control during detection, the effect control CPU 120 always confirms the actual operation during the period of moving from the origin position to the effect position and the period of moving from the effect position to the origin position. The movable accessory is controlled to operate at the lowest speed (first speed) in the operation control. In other words, the effect control CPU 120 has a maximum speed in the detection-time operation control as the first operation control that is equal to or lower than the minimum speed in the actual operation check operation control as the second operation control (in this embodiment, the actual operation check). In order to achieve the same speed as the minimum speed in the operation control for operation), the control is performed so that the movable accessory is operated based on the lowest minimum control speed among the control speeds set in the actual operation confirmation operation control.

  In the case of detection operation control, the moving distance of the movable accessory is shorter than that of the actual operation check operation control. Because there is a possibility that the detected part cannot be detected reliably by the detection sensor, or the movable accessory etc. may be damaged by an impact when the movable accessory returns to the origin position from a short distance and the movement is restricted. Control to operate at the minimum speed in the actual operation check operation control.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 13C, when performing the non-detection operation control, the effect control CPU 120 always moves from an arbitrary position between the origin position and the effect position to the origin position. Control is performed so as to operate at the minimum speed (first speed) in the operation control for actual operation confirmation. That is, the effect control CPU 120 has a maximum speed (maximum operation speed) in the non-detection operation control as the first operation control that is equal to or lower than the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control as the second operation control (this implementation). In the example, the movable accessory is always operated based on the lowest control speed among the control speeds set in the operation control for actual operation confirmation so that it becomes the same speed as the minimum speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation). To control.

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

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when performing the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control as the first operation control, the effect control CPU 120 has the minimum control speed set in the actual operation check operation control. Based on this, control is performed so that the movable accessory always operates at a single (constant) operation speed. Since these minimum speeds are the minimum speeds in the action control for actual operation confirmation corresponding to each movable accessory, and are not the operation speeds common to each movable accessory, the minimum speeds in each movable accessory may be different. .

  Specifically, the first movable part 302 of the first movable accessory 300 and the second movable parts 401 and 402 of the second movable accessory 400 are, as shown in FIGS. Since the operation mode, the operation distance, and the drive mechanism including the drive motor are different, the actual operation speed of the movable accessory is different even when the same control speed is set. Even when different control speeds are set for each movable accessory, the actual operation speed of the movable accessory is different. As described above, the minimum speed is an operation speed based on the control speed set for each movable accessory, and is controlled so as to operate at the minimum speed optimum for the movable accessory. It is possible to reliably detect the accessory at the origin position.

  FIG. 14 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.

  Variable display start waiting process (S73): It is confirmed whether a variation pattern designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 100 or not. 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 (symbol confirmation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S77) or the variable display start waiting process (S73).

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

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

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

  It should be noted that the effect control CPU 120 has a predetermined timing (for example, movable body effect) in the effect symbol changing process (S75), the jackpot display process (S77), the jackpot game process (S78), the jackpot game process (S78), and the like. At the time when the execution condition is established), it is possible to execute a movable body effect that moves the movable accessory between the origin position and the effect position.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the first retraction position (see FIG. 15A) where the first movable portion 302 tilts sideways and the first retraction from the first retraction position. The first movable accessory 300 provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the first effect position (see FIG. 15B) in which the first movable portion 302 stands vertically in the distant position, and the effect display device 5 A second retraction position (the origin position, the initial position, see FIG. 16A) that retreats to the side of the first position and the second retraction position that is disposed at a substantially central position in the vertical direction in front of the effect display device 5 A second movable accessory 400 provided so as to be capable of reciprocating between the production positions (see FIG. 16B), and a first movable accessory drive motor 303 as a driving means for operating the movable accessory, The second movable accessory driving motors 411 and 421 and the first movable accessory driving motor Effect control CPU 120 as control means for controlling the operation of the movable accessory by the motor 303 and the second movable accessory drive motors 411 and 421, and the effect control CPU 120 is in the non-detection as the first operation control. Operation control, detection-time operation control, actual operation confirmation operation control as second operation control for confirming that the movable accessory can operate normally, and movable object production by the movable accessory The third operation control can be executed, and when the actual operation confirmation operation control is executed, the first speed is the lowest speed (low speed) and the second speed faster than the lowest speed (high speed). When the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control is executed when the control is performed so that the movable accessory operates at a speed within the range of Movable part at speed There is controlled so as to operate.

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

  In addition, when performing non-detection operation control or detection operation control, when controlling the movable accessory to operate at a speed lower than the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control, non-detection operation control or detection The control speed set when executing the hourly operation control and the minimum control speed set in the action control for actual operation confirmation may be the same control speed or different control speeds.

  In addition, when performing the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control, the effect control CPU 120 always has a preset single (constant) operation speed, that is, always the lowest speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control. Then, the first movable accessory 300 and the second movable accessory 400 are controlled to operate.

  By doing in this way, the speed at the time of positioning the 1st movable combination 300 or the 2nd movable combination 400 in an origin position can be made constant, and the 1st movable combination 300 or the 2nd movable combination 400 is obtained. Can be prevented.

  Further, when executing the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control, the effect control CPU 120 performs the first movable object 300 and the second movable combination at the lowest speed (first speed) in the actual operation confirmation operation control. The object 400 is controlled to operate.

  By doing so, the speed is excessively decreased while ensuring the safe operation of the first movable accessory 300 and the second movable accessory 400 (for example, a speed slower than the minimum speed in the action control for actual operation confirmation) By selecting the maximum speed (first speed) that can be operated safely without the need to perform the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control period, the period can be shortened.

  Also, a first movable accessory origin detection sensor 316 and a second movable accessory origin detection sensor as detection means capable of detecting that the first movable accessory 300 and the second movable accessory 400 are located at the origin position. When the origin detection sensor is not in the detection state in S104 in the second initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 executes non-detection operation control in S105 to S114, and the origin detection sensor in S104. Is detected, operation control during detection of S120 to S128 is executed, and when non-detection operation control is executed, control is performed so that the movable accessory operates at the minimum speed in the detection operation control.

  By doing in this way, the presence or absence of the malfunction of the 1st movable accessory origin detection sensor 316 and the 2nd movable accessory origin detection sensors 440A and 440B can be grasped by non-detection operation control or detection operation control. . In addition, when performing non-detection operation control, it is unclear whether the movable accessory is close to the origin position, while when performing detection operation control, the movable accessory is at the origin position. Therefore, the operation control at the time of detection may be performed at a speed faster than the operation control at the time of non-detection, which is lower than the minimum speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation.

  Further, the production control CPU 120 determines that the origin detection sensor is not in the detection state in step S109 in the second initialization process when a specific abnormality (for example, an operation abnormality that occurred during execution of the production) has occurred. The first movable accessory 300 and the second movable accessory 400 are controlled to move toward the origin position at the lowest speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control until the operation error determination count reaches “3”. .

  By doing in this way, even in the operation at the time of abnormality that is executed when a specific abnormality (for example, an error such as an operation abnormality that occurred during the performance) has occurred, the first movable accessory 300 and the second The movable accessory 400 can be operated safely. Specifically, for example, when an operation abnormality occurs during the performance, when the second initialization process is subsequently performed, the movable accessory has not returned to the origin position, and therefore the non-detection operation control is performed. Will be executed. In addition, when an operation abnormality occurs, it is considered that the movable accessory does not operate even in the second initialization process. Therefore, as the operation at the time of abnormality, the first movable accessory 300 or the Control is performed so that the second movable accessory 400 moves toward the origin position.

  Further, when there is an origin return error storage of the target accessory in step S201 in the second initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to S220 and does not perform the operation control for actual operation confirmation.

  By doing so, it is possible to prevent the first movable accessory 300 and the second movable accessory 400 from being stopped at positions other than the origin position during the actual operation confirmation operation control due to an abnormality. Specifically, for example, if an operation abnormality occurs during the performance, it is considered that the movable accessory does not operate even in the second initialization process. However, it is preferable not to execute the actual operation check operation control because a load is only applied to the driving means.

  In addition, the first movable combination 300 and the second movable combination 400 as the first movable combination and the third movable combination 500 as the second movable combination as the movable combination, the production control CPU 120, When it is determined in step S102 in the second initialization process that the movable accessory is an origin detection target accessory that needs to be detected at the origin, the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control and the actual operation confirmation operation are performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S102 that the movable accessory is not an origin detection target accessory that requires origin detection, the process proceeds to step S130 and non-detection operation control and detection operation control are performed. Absent.

  By doing this, it is possible to perform the actual motion check operation control only for the necessary movable accessory, and it is possible to shorten the operation check time by the actual motion check operation control.

  In addition, the first movable combination 300 and the second movable combination 400 as the first movable combination and the third movable combination 500 as the second movable combination as the movable combination, the production control CPU 120, When non-detection operation control or detection operation control as the first operation of each of the first movable accessory 300 and the second movable accessory 400 is executed, the first movable accessory 300 is movable at the lowest speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control. The control is performed so that the combination is operated, and the operation speed of the actual operation confirmation operation control is made different between the first movable combination 300 and the second movable combination 400.

  By doing in this way, the period of non-detection operation control and detection operation control can be shortened, ensuring the safe operation | movement of each movable accessory by the operation speed according to each movable accessory. For example, even if the same control speed is set in the actual motion check operation control in the first movable accessory 300 and the second movable accessory 400, the size, weight, operation mode, and operation distance of each movable accessory are set. When there is a difference in the drive mechanism or the like, the actual operation speed of each movable accessory when the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control are executed is different.

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

  For example, the first movable part and the second movable part are arranged in front and back so that the second movable part overlaps the front side of the first movable part when viewed from the player when moving toward the origin position. In the case of performing any one of the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation confirmation operation control, when performing the operation control of both the first movable unit and the second movable unit together, It is preferable to control the operation speed (minimum speed) of the first movable part and the second movable part to be different. By doing so, the power is turned on in a state where the first movable part and the second movable part have moved to positions away from the origin position for some reason, and in the second initialization process of S51 When the non-detection operation control of both the first movable part and the second movable part is performed together, the operation speed (minimum speed) of both the first movable part and the second movable part is controlled to be the same. Then, although the situation in which the first movable part is hidden by the second movable part and moves to the origin position becomes difficult to see, the first movable part and the second movable part are controlled so that the minimum speeds are different from each other. Since the movable part and the second movable part move when moving, it becomes easy to confirm the origin return operation of each of the first movable part and the second movable part.

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

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

  Next, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a process necessary for allowing the player to adjust the effect level such as the brightness of the game effect lamp (effect LED) 9 will be described in detail.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays an adjustment notification image on the effect display device 5 to notify that the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 can be adjusted at a predetermined timing after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated. By displaying such an adjustment notification image, the player can grasp that the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 can be adjusted.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, the luminance of the game effect lamp 9 can be adjusted even before the adjustment notification image is displayed at a predetermined timing.

  In the following description, the operation when the luminance of the game effect lamp 9 is adjusted before and after the predetermined timing after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started will be described in detail.

  As described above, 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.

  In the game control main process, if it is determined that the power supply has been stopped and restarted due to power interruption, and the recovery process is performed to restore the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state when the power supply is stopped, In response to the state of the recovered pachinko gaming machine 1 recovered by the process, a power recovery command is transmitted.

  In the game control main process, for example, when the clear process of the RAM 102 is performed as a normal power-on process in which the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cleared by pressing a clear switch (not shown) or the like. , An initialization designation command is transmitted.

  Further, as described above, in the effect control CPU 120, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process, clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, sets the register of the CTC mounted on the production control board 12, and the like. I do.

  When the effect control command is received in such an initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 executes the initialization process. For example, the initialization process includes, for example, an initializing operation of an operable movable body such as a production model, a process of outputting sound from the speakers 8L and 8R for checking the volume and the like by a game shop clerk, and a game shop clerk. Processing for turning on or blinking the game effect lamp 9 for checking the luminance or the like is included. In executing such initialization processing, the effect control CPU 120 may execute different processing depending on whether the received effect control command is a power recovery command or an initialization designation command. For example, when the initialization designation command is received, the effect control CPU 120 outputs special sounds from the speakers 8L and 8R, and causes the game effect lamp 9 to emit special light. With such special sound output and special light emission, it is possible to easily notify the game store clerk that the normal power-on initialization process for clearing the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is being executed. it can.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a command analysis process in the initialization process. In the command analysis process in the initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a power supply restoration designation command has been received (step S141).

  If it is determined in step S141 that the power supply restoration designation command has not been received (step S141; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether an initialization designation command has been received (step S142).

  If it is determined in step S142 that the initialization designation command has not been received (step S142; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the command analysis process.

  When it is determined in step S142 that the initialization designation command has been received (step S142; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs a cold start notification for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been cold started ( Step S143). Here, the cold start means in a broad sense that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started from a state where the power is completely turned off, and in a narrow sense, in a game control main process, for example, a clear switch (not shown) is pressed. This means that the RAM 102 has been cleared as a normal power-on process in which the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cleared due to being turned on. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold-started, a complete initialization operation is performed, so that the time required for activation becomes longer than the hot start described later.

  In the process of step S143, display start setting of the cold start screen of the effect display device 5 is performed. The cold start screen is a screen for notifying that the control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been initialized. For example, the effect display device 5 displays a cold start screen composed of a composite image in which white characters such as “being initialized” are superimposed on a black background image. The effect control CPU 120 may continue to display the cold start screen until the initialization process is completed. Then, in response to the end of the initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 ends the cold start screen display and displays the normal game screen. Here, as a normal game screen displayed after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold-started and the initialization process is completed, for example, a background image corresponding to the normal game state is displayed on a predetermined initial appearance decoration. It is only necessary to display a screen in which symbols are displayed and there is no hold display.

  In the process of step S143, the special light emission start setting of the game effect lamp 9 is set. The special light emission is light emission for notifying that the control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been initialized. For example, the game effect lamp 9 is controlled to blink white according to the initial luminance.

  After performing the process of step S143, the CPU 120 for effect control turns on the cold start flag (step S144). The cold start flag is a flag that is turned on when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold started, and is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122.

  When it is determined in step S141 that the power recovery designation command has been received (step S141; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs hot start notification to notify that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been hot started (step S141). S145). Here, the hot start means restarting at high speed in a broad sense, and in a narrow sense, in the game control main process, it is determined that the power supply has been stopped and resumed due to power interruption, and the pachinko gaming machine It means that the restoration process for restoring the state of 1 to the state at the time of stopping the power supply has been performed.

  In the process of step S145, the display start setting of the hot start screen of the effect display device 5 is performed. The hot start screen is a screen for notifying that power has been restored. For example, the effect display device 5 displays a hot start screen composed of a composite image in which white characters such as “being restored” are superimposed on a black background image. The effect control CPU 120 may continue to display the hot start screen until the initialization process is completed. Then, the effect control CPU 120 ends the display of the hot start screen in response to the end of the initialization process, and displays a game screen corresponding to the game state when a power interruption or the like occurs. However, when the game state at the time when the power interruption or the like occurs is being variably displayed, the variable control result is not backed up on the effect control board 12 side. In that case, after the initialization process is completed, the effect control CPU 120 continues to display the hot start screen until the variable display corresponding to the variable display when power interruption or the like ends, and designates the variable display result. In response to receiving a new command such as a command to be performed, an effect display corresponding to the command is started.

  In this embodiment, when the cold start is performed, the game effect lamp 9 is caused to emit special light as a cold start notification. On the other hand, when the hot start is performed, such notification is not performed as the hot start notification. As a result of the special light emission of the game effect lamp 9 in this way, a game store clerk or the like who cannot view the notification screen of the effect display device 5 is notified that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has been cold-started. be able to. However, the game effect lamp 9 may be caused to emit light in a mode other than special light emission in the case of a hot start.

  After executing the process of step S145, the effect control CPU 120 turns on the hot start flag (step S146). The hot start flag is a flag that is turned on when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot started, and is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122.

  After executing the process of step S144 or step S146, the CPU 120 for effect control turns on the adjustment notification image display wait flag (step S147), and ends the command analysis process. The adjustment notification image display waiting flag is a flag that is turned on when the adjustment notification image is not yet displayed after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, and is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122.

  Next, a process when a brightness adjustment instruction operation of the game effect lamp 9 is performed during the initialization process will be described.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the brightness adjustment interrupt process in the initialization process. In the brightness adjustment interrupt process in the initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not an instruction operation for brightness adjustment of the game effect lamp 9 has been detected (step S181). Here, the brightness adjustment instruction operation is an operation performed by the player using an operation means such as a cross button (not shown) that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. A sensor for detecting the player's operation action performed on the cross button may be provided at the position of the cross button.

  When the instruction for brightness adjustment is not detected in step S181 (step S181; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the brightness adjustment interrupt process.

  When a brightness adjustment instruction operation is detected in step S181 (step S181; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the cold start flag is on (step S182).

  When the cold start flag is off in step S182 (step S182; NO), that is, when the initialization designation command is not received from the main board 11, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hot start flag is on. Is determined (step S183).

  When the hot start flag is off in step S183 (step S183; NO), that is, when the power restoration designation command is not received from the main board 11, the effect control CPU 120 ends the luminance adjustment interrupt process. As described above, even when the brightness adjustment instruction operation is detected, if neither the initialization designation command nor the power supply restoration designation command is received from the main board 11, the process according to the brightness adjustment instruction operation is performed. Not done.

  When the hot start flag is on in step S183 (step S183; YES), that is, when the power restoration designation command is received from the main board 11, the effect control CPU 120 has a game effect on the brightness according to the instruction operation. An illumination signal instructing to change the luminance of the lamp 9 is transmitted to the lamp control board 14. When the lamp control board 14 receives the electric decoration signal transmitted from the CPU 120 for effect control, when the game effect lamp 9 is turned on or blinked according to the instruction of the electric decoration signal, the luminance is determined according to the instruction operation. When the game effect lamp 9 is turned off, the game effect lamp 9 is turned on or blinked with the brightness corresponding to the instruction operation.

  When the cold start flag is on in step S182 (step S182; YES), that is, when the initialization designation command is received from the main board 11, or after the process of step S184 is executed, the CPU 120 for effect control is performed. Displays the brightness adjustment scale in a translucent manner on the effect display device 5 in accordance with the brightness adjustment instruction operation (step S185), and ends the brightness adjustment interrupt process. The brightness adjustment scale is an index indicating the brightness after the adjustment with a scale. Here, as described above, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold-started, a cold start screen is displayed on the effect display device 5 as a cold-start notification, and when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot-started, hot-starting is performed. A hot start screen is displayed on the effect display device 5 as a notification. In the processing of step S185, when the brightness adjustment scale is displayed when such a cold start screen or hot start screen is displayed on the effect display device 5, the brightness adjustment scale is displayed in a translucent manner. It is possible to prevent the visibility of the cold start screen or hot start screen displayed therein from being impaired.

  In the luminance adjustment interrupt process, if the cold start flag is on in step S182, the process in step S184 is not executed. Here, as described above, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold-started, as a cold-start notification, the game effect lamp 9 is caused to emit special light by blinking white with the initial luminance. However, when the initialization designation command is received from the main board 11, that is, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold-started, the processing being executed as a cold-start notification is not performed because the process of step S184 is not executed. The brightness of the special light emission of the effect lamp 9 is not adjusted. According to such a configuration, the special light emission of the game effect lamp 9 that is executed in response to the cold start of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be appropriately performed, and a predetermined period of time has passed since the cold start. It is possible not to disturb the operation until the time has passed.

  However, even in that case, after the initialization process when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold-started, control is performed such that the luminance of the game effect lamp 9 is adjusted in accordance with the luminance adjustment instruction operation. For example, the production control CPU 120 stores the adjusted luminance to be adjusted according to the instruction operation in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and changes the luminance to the luminance when the initialization process is completed. An electric decoration signal to be transmitted may be transmitted to the lamp control board 14. In addition, for example, the effect control CPU 120 sends an illumination signal that instructs the lamp control board 14 to change the luminance of the game effect lamp 9 to the luminance according to the instruction operation at the timing when the instruction operation is performed. The luminance after adjustment is to be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and should be adjusted according to the instruction operation on the lamp control board 14 side. Good.

  Next, a process for displaying the brightness adjustment scale in the initialization process will be described.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the brightness adjustment scale display process in the initialization process. In the brightness adjustment scale display process in the initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the brightness adjustment scale is being displayed (step S191). In the process of step S191, for example, by determining whether or not a scale display flag that is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and is turned on in response to the display of the brightness adjustment scale is on. It may be determined whether or not the brightness adjustment scale is being displayed.

  When it is determined in step S191 that the brightness adjustment scale is not being displayed (step S191; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the brightness adjustment scale display process.

  When it is determined in step S191 that the brightness adjustment scale is being displayed (step S191; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the scale display period, which is the period for displaying the brightness adjustment scale, has elapsed. (Step S192). In the process of step S192, for example, it is determined whether or not the scale display period has elapsed by determining whether or not the scale display timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and corresponding to the scale display period has timed out. That's fine.

  When it is determined in step S192 that the scale display period has not elapsed (step S192; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the brightness adjustment scale display process. In this way, when the brightness adjustment scale is displayed in the initialization process, the brightness adjustment scale continues to be displayed in a translucent manner until the brightness adjustment scale display period elapses.

  When it is determined in step S192 that the scale display period has elapsed (step S192; YES), the effect control CPU 120 deletes the brightness adjustment scale (step S193) and then displays the adjustment notification image (step S194). Then, the adjustment notification image display waiting flag is cleared and turned off (step S195), and the luminance adjustment scale display process is ended. Note that the adjustment notification image displayed in step S194 may be deleted when a predetermined display period has passed, as in the case of the brightness adjustment scale.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when a brightness adjustment instruction operation is performed during the initialization process, after the brightness adjustment scale is displayed over a predetermined period, the brightness adjustment scale is deleted and an adjustment notification image is displayed. Is done. On the other hand, as will be described later, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot-started, the adjustment notification image initializes an operable movable body such as a production model as a predetermined timing even if no instruction for luminance adjustment is performed. Displayed when the operation is complete. Further, as will be described later, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold-started, the adjustment notification image is displayed as a predetermined effect image, for example, on the effect display device 5 as a predetermined timing even if the luminance adjustment instruction operation is not performed. It is displayed when the demonstration display by displaying etc. was performed. According to such a configuration, when the adjustment is made before notifying that the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 can be adjusted, the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 can be adjusted to the player who made the adjustment. This can be notified at an appropriate timing.

  Next, a description will be given of processing for displaying an adjustment notification image when the initializing operation of an operable movable body such as a production model is completed at a predetermined timing.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the adjustment notification image display process in the initialization process. In the adjustment notification image display process in the initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the initialization operation of the movable body has ended (step S251). In the process of step S251, for example, a predetermined area of the RAM 122 Whether or not the initialization operation of the movable body is completed by determining whether or not the initialization operation in-progress flag that is turned on in response to the initialization operation of the movable body being on is determined. What is necessary is just to determine.

  When it is determined in step S251 that the initialization operation of the movable body has not ended (step S251; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the adjustment notification image display process.

  When it is determined in step S251 that the initialization operation of the movable body has been completed (step S251; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the brightness adjustment scale is being displayed (step S252). In the process of step S252, for example, it may be determined whether or not the brightness adjustment scale is being displayed by determining whether or not the above-described scale display flag is on.

  When it is determined in step S252 that the brightness adjustment scale is being displayed (step S252; YES), the effect control CPU 120 ends the adjustment notification image display process. Here, the fact that the brightness adjustment scale is being displayed at the timing when the initialization operation of the movable body is completed means that the brightness adjustment scale has already been displayed in response to the instruction to perform the brightness adjustment. is there. In this case, as described above, since the adjustment notification image is displayed after the brightness adjustment scale is deleted, it is not necessary to continue the adjustment notification image display process.

  When it is determined in step S252 that the brightness adjustment scale is not being displayed (step S252; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether an adjustment notification image is being displayed (step S253). In the process of step S253, for example, it is determined whether or not an adjustment notification image display flag that is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and is turned on when the adjustment notification image is displayed is on. Thus, it may be determined whether or not the adjustment notification image is being displayed.

  When it is determined in step S253 that the adjustment notification image is being displayed (step S253; YES), the effect control CPU 120 ends the adjustment notification image display process. Here, the fact that the adjustment notification image is being displayed at the timing when the initialization operation of the movable body is completed means that the adjustment notification image has already been displayed in response to the instruction to perform the brightness adjustment. There is no need to continue the adjustment notification image display process.

  If it is determined in step S253 that the adjustment notification image is not being displayed (step S253; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hot start flag is on (step S254).

  When the hot start flag is off in step S254 (step S254; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the adjustment notification image display process. Thus, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold-started, the adjustment notification image is not displayed even after the initialization of the movable body is completed.

  If the hot start flag is on in step S254 (step S254; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the hot start flag and turns it off (step S255), and then the adjustment notification image display wait flag is on. It is determined whether or not there is (step S256).

  When the adjustment notification image display wait flag is off in step S256 (step S256; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the adjustment notification image display process. Here, the fact that the adjustment notification image display waiting flag is off means that the adjustment notification image has already been displayed in response to the instruction to perform the brightness adjustment, and the adjustment notification image display processing is performed. There is no need to continue.

  When the notification image display wait flag is on in step S256 (step S256; YES), the effect control CPU 120 displays the adjustment notification image (step S257), clears the adjustment notification image display wait flag, and turns it off. (Step S258), the adjustment notification image display process is terminated. Note that the adjustment notification image displayed in step S257 may be deleted when a predetermined display period has passed, as in the case of the brightness adjustment scale.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot-started, if the brightness adjustment of the game effect lamp 9 is not performed, an adjustment notification image is displayed in response to the completion of the initialization operation of the movable body. To do. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the initialization operation of the movable body from becoming difficult to recognize by notifying that the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 can be adjusted.

  Next, a process for displaying an adjustment notification image when a demonstration display by displaying a predetermined effect image on the effect display device 5 is started as a predetermined timing will be described.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the adjustment notification image display process in the variable display start waiting process. In the adjustment notification image display process in the variable display start waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the demonstration display is started (step S271). In the process of step S271, for example, it may be determined whether or not the demonstration display is started by determining whether or not a demonstration display designation command is received from the main board 11. Alternatively, for example, the demonstration display is started by determining whether or not the demonstration display flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and turned on in response to the demonstration display being performed is on. What is necessary is just to determine whether it was.

  When it is determined in step S271 that the demonstration display is not started (step S271; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the adjustment notification image display process.

  When it is determined in step S271 that the demonstration display is started (step S271; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the brightness adjustment scale is being displayed (step S272). In the process of step S272, for example, it may be determined whether or not the brightness adjustment scale is being displayed by determining whether or not the above-described scale display flag is on.

  When it is determined in step S272 that the brightness adjustment scale is being displayed (step S272; YES), the effect control CPU 120 ends the adjustment notification image display process. Here, the fact that the brightness adjustment scale is being displayed at the time when the demonstration display is started means that the brightness adjustment scale has been displayed in response to the instruction to perform the brightness adjustment during the initialization process. It is. In this case, as described above, since the adjustment notification image is displayed after the brightness adjustment scale is deleted, it is not necessary to continue the adjustment notification image display process.

  When it is determined in step S272 that the brightness adjustment scale is not being displayed (step S272; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether an adjustment notification image is being displayed (step S273). In the process of step S273, for example, it may be determined whether or not the adjustment notification image is being displayed by determining whether or not the above-described adjustment notification image display flag is on.

  When it is determined in step S273 that the adjustment notification image is being displayed (step S273; YES), the effect control CPU 120 ends the adjustment notification image display process. Here, the adjustment notification image being displayed at the timing when the demonstration display is started means that the adjustment notification image has been displayed in response to the instruction to perform the brightness adjustment during the initialization process. It is not necessary to continue the adjustment notification image display process.

  When it is determined in step S273 that the adjustment notification image is not being displayed (step S273; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the cold start flag is on (step S274).

  When the cold start flag is off in step S274 (step S274; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the adjustment notification image display process.

  If the cold start flag is on in step S274 (step S274; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the cold start flag to turn it off (step S275), and then the adjustment notification image display wait flag is on. It is determined whether or not there is (step S276).

  When the adjustment notification image display wait flag is OFF in step S276 (step S276; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the adjustment notification image display process. Here, the fact that the adjustment notification image display wait flag is OFF means that the adjustment notification image is displayed in response to the instruction to perform the brightness adjustment during the initialization process. There is no need to continue the display process.

  When the notification image display wait flag is on in step S276 (step S276; YES), the effect control CPU 120 displays the adjustment notification image (step S277), clears the adjustment notification image display wait flag, and turns it off. (Step S278), the adjustment notification image display process is terminated. Note that the adjustment notification image displayed in step S277 may be deleted when a predetermined display period has passed, as in the case of the brightness adjustment scale.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot-started, if the brightness adjustment of the game effect lamp 9 is not performed, an adjustment notification image is displayed according to the start of the demonstration display. According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the processing load until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold-started and the demonstration display is started.

  In this embodiment, if the instruction to adjust the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 is not performed, the adjustment notification image is triggered when the initialization operation of the movable body is completed when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot-started. In contrast, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold-started, an adjustment notification image is displayed when the demonstration display is started. That is, the timing at which the adjustment notification image is displayed is earlier when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot-started than when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold-started. According to such a configuration, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot-started, it is assumed that there is a player who is going to play a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the adjustment notification is made at an earlier timing. By displaying the image, it is possible to appropriately cope with such a situation.

  Next, specific examples in which the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 is adjusted before and after the predetermined timing after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started will be described in detail. FIG. 24 is a timing chart showing the display timing of the adjustment notification image.

  First, with reference to FIG. 24A, an example will be described in which the brightness adjustment is performed before the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot-started and the initialization operation of the movable body is completed during the initialization process. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot-started, the effect control CPU 120 starts an initialization process. In the initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 blinks or lights the game effect lamp 9 with the default brightness in response to receiving the power supply restoration designation command. The light emission mode of the game effect lamp 9 at the time of hot start may be any mode as long as it is different from the special light emission at the time of cold start. When the instruction operation for adjusting the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 is detected, the effect control CPU 120 adjusts the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 to the brightness corresponding to the instruction operation, and displays a brightness adjustment scale indicating the adjusted brightness. The display is made translucent on the effect display device 5. Thereafter, after a predetermined period has elapsed, the effect control CPU 120 erases the brightness adjustment scale and displays the adjustment notification image.

  Thus, when the brightness adjustment of the game effect lamp 9 is performed during the initialization process, the visibility of the hot start screen displayed during the initialization process is impaired by displaying the brightness adjustment scale in a translucent manner. Can be avoided.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 24B, an example will be described in which the brightness adjustment is performed before the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold-started and the initialization operation of the movable body is completed during the initialization process. . When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold-started, the effect control CPU 120 starts an initialization process. In the initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 causes the game effect lamp 9 to emit special light, for example, by blinking white with the default brightness in response to receiving the initialization designation command. When the instruction operation for adjusting the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 is detected, the effect control CPU 120 displays a brightness adjustment scale indicating the adjusted brightness on the effect display device 5 in a semi-transparent manner, while responding to the instruction operation. The brightness of the game effect lamp 9 is not changed to the brightness. Thereafter, after a predetermined period has elapsed, the effect control CPU 120 erases the brightness adjustment scale and displays the adjustment notification image. In addition, the effect control CPU 120 adjusts the luminance of the game effect lamp 9 so that the luminance is in accordance with the luminance adjustment performed during the initialization processing in response to the completion of the initialization processing.

  Thus, when the brightness adjustment of the game effect lamp 9 is performed during the initialization process, the visibility of the cold start screen displayed during the initialization process is impaired by displaying the brightness adjustment scale in a translucent manner. Can be avoided. Further, even if an instruction operation for adjusting the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 is performed during the initialization process, the brightness of the special light emission of the game effect lamp 9 that is executed in response to the cold start of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not changed. Thus, the special light emission of the game effect lamp 9 can be appropriately performed, and the operation from the cold start until the predetermined period elapses can be prevented.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 24C, an example in which the brightness adjustment is not performed before the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot-started and the initialization operation of the movable body during the initialization process is completed will be described. To do. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot-started, the effect control CPU 120 starts an initialization process. In the initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 blinks or lights the game effect lamp 9 with the default brightness in response to receiving the power supply restoration designation command. The light emission mode of the game effect lamp 9 at the time of hot start may be any mode as long as it is different from the special light emission at the time of cold start. If the brightness adjustment instruction operation of the game effect lamp 9 is not detected even after the initialization operation of the movable body is completed, an adjustment notification image is displayed.

  As described above, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot-started, if the brightness adjustment of the game effect lamp 9 is not performed, an adjustment notification image is displayed in response to the completion of the initialization operation of the movable body during the initialization process. Thus, it is possible to prevent the initialization operation of the movable body from becoming difficult to recognize by notifying that the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 can be adjusted.

  Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot-started, if the brightness adjustment of the game effect lamp 9 is not performed, an adjustment notification image is displayed in response to the completion of the initialization operation of the movable body as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 24A, when the brightness adjustment is performed before the initialization operation of the movable body is completed as shown in FIG. 24A, the adjustment notification image is displayed in accordance with the brightness adjustment. It is possible to notify the player who has adjusted the luminance before the notification image is displayed that the luminance of the game effect lamp 9 can be adjusted at an appropriate timing.

  Next, referring to FIG. 25D, the brightness adjustment is performed until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold-started and demonstration display is started, for example, by displaying a predetermined effect image on the effect display device 5. An example in the case of not being described will be described. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold-started, the effect control CPU 120 starts an initialization process. In the initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 causes the game effect lamp 9 to emit special light, for example, by blinking white with the default brightness in response to receiving the initialization designation command. Then, in response to the completion of the initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 causes the game effect lamp 9 to blink or light at the default brightness. Note that the light emission mode of the game effect lamp 9 after the initialization process is completed may be any mode as long as it is different from the special light emission at the time of cold start. If the instruction to adjust the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 is not detected even after the demonstration display is started, an adjustment notification image is displayed.

  In this way, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold-started, if the brightness adjustment of the game effect lamp 9 is not performed, the adjustment notification image is displayed in response to the start of the demonstration display, whereby the pachinko gaming machine 1 Can reduce the processing load from the cold start to the start of the demonstration display.

  Also, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold-started, if the brightness adjustment of the game effect lamp 9 is not performed, an adjustment notification image is displayed in response to the start of the demonstration display as shown in FIG. However, as shown in FIG. 24B, when the brightness adjustment is performed before the initialization operation of the movable body is completed, the adjustment notification image is displayed according to the luminance adjustment being performed. It is possible to notify the player who has adjusted the brightness before “” is displayed at an appropriate timing that the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 can be adjusted.

  Further, if the brightness adjustment of the game effect lamp 9 is not performed, as shown in FIGS. 24C and 24D, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot-started than when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold-started Since the adjustment notification image is displayed at an earlier timing, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot-started, it is assumed that there is a player who is going to play a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1 Can respond appropriately to such situations.

  Next, display examples of the adjustment notification image and the brightness adjustment scale will be described.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of an adjustment notification image and the like. FIG. 25A shows an example of the adjustment notification image 51. In the adjustment notification image 51 shown in FIG. 25A, it is notified that the luminance of the game effect lamp 9 can be adjusted by pressing the upper button or the lower button of the cross button. In the adjustment notification image 51 shown in FIG. 25A, it is notified that the volume can be adjusted by pressing the left button or the lower button of the cross button.

  FIG. 25B shows an example of a brightness adjustment scale 52 that is displayed in response to the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 being adjusted when the initialization process is not in progress. The brightness adjustment scale 52 is composed of a plurality of scale lines written to indicate the brightness of the game effect lamp 9, and the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 is lower as the number of light scale lines is larger among these scale lines. The more the dark scale lines, the higher the luminance of the game effect lamp 9 is. That is, as a result of the adjustment of the luminance of the game effect lamp 9, if the luminance after adjustment becomes lower than the luminance before adjustment, among the plurality of scale lines of the luminance adjustment scale 52, light-colored scale lines increase. Dark scale lines are reduced. As a result of adjusting the luminance of the game effect lamp 9, if the luminance after adjustment becomes higher than the luminance before adjustment, among the plurality of scale lines of the luminance adjustment scale 52, the light-colored scale lines are reduced, The dark scale lines increase.

  If the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 is adjusted when the initialization process is not in progress, the brightness adjustment scale 52 is displayed opaque as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 is adjusted during the initialization process, the brightness adjustment scale 52 is displayed in a translucent manner as shown in FIGS. Thus, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold-started, as shown in FIG. 25C, it is displayed as a cold-start notification during the initialization process. It is possible to prevent the visibility of the cold start screen 53 made up of a composite image in which white characters such as “is” are superimposed. Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot-started, as shown in FIG. 25D, it is displayed as a hot-start notification during the initialization process, for example, “Recovering” on a black background image, etc. It is possible to prevent the visibility of the hot start screen 54 made up of a composite image with superimposed white characters from being impaired.

  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.

  In the above embodiment, the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 is adjusted as an example of the “effect level” in the present invention, but is not limited to the adjustment of the brightness of the game effect lamp 9. The “effect level” in the present invention may be, for example, the volume of the speakers 8L and 8R, the brightness of the effect display device 5, the brightness of a versatile writer (not shown), or the like. Here, the versa writer is a device that displays characters and graphics by blinking in a certain pattern while shaking or rotating the LEDs arranged in a vertical line to the left and right. According to such a structure, this invention can be applied with respect to the gaming machine which can adjust various production degrees.

  In the above embodiment, as an example of the “adjustment operation” in the present invention, an operation on a cross button (not shown) is performed, but the operation is not limited to the operation on the cross button. The “adjustment operation” in the present invention may be, for example, an operation on the stick controller 31A, an operation on the push button 31B, an operation on a dial-type operation means, or a hand held over a non-contact type sensor. . According to such a configuration, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine having various input means.

  In the embodiment described above, the brightness adjustment scale is displayed as an example of the “predetermined image” in the present invention, but is not limited to the display of the brightness adjustment scale. The “predetermined image indicating that the degree of performance has been adjusted” in the present invention does not indicate, for example, the adjusted degree of performance as an index, but simply indicates that the brightness of the game effect lamp has been adjusted. You may display the message etc. which alert | report that the degree was adjusted. In addition, the “predetermined image indicating that the effect level has been adjusted” according to the present invention is, for example, one in which the aspect of the predetermined character image changes or the aspect of the background image changes in accordance with the adjusted effect degree. It may be a thing. According to such a structure, this invention can be applied with respect to the gaming machine which alert | reports that the production degree was adjusted in various aspects.

  In the above embodiment, as an example of “the timing of notification is different between the case where the game machine is cold-started and the case where the game machine is hot-started” in the present invention, the hot-start is more than the case where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold-started. However, the timing at which the adjustment notification image is displayed is earlier than that in the case where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot-started, but the timing at which the adjustment notification image is displayed is higher. It may be fast. According to such a configuration, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot-started, it is assumed that it has been restarted due to some trouble or the like, and the adjustment notification image is displayed at a later timing. Thus, it is possible to suitably ensure a break time using the time during the restart for the player who has adjusted the degree of performance at the start of the game.

  In addition, regarding the timing of notification when a hot start is performed and the timing of notification when a cold start is performed, an adjustment notification image is displayed in response to the completion of the initialization operation of the movable body during the initialization process when the hot start is performed. It is not limited to the one to be displayed or the one to display the adjustment notification image in response to the start of the demonstration display when a cold start is performed. For example, in accordance with the end of a process with a large load during the initialization process, the notification timing when the hot start is performed and the notification timing when the cold start is performed may be appropriately set. According to such a configuration, the present invention can be applied to various gaming machines having different loads during initialization processing when a hot start is performed and loads during initialization processing when a cold start is performed.

  In the above embodiment, as an example of “restricting the output according to the adjusted performance level” or “restricting the adjustment of the performance level with respect to the output of the special mode” in the present invention, Although it is assumed that the brightness of the special light emission is not changed, it is not limited to that in which the brightness of the special light emission of the game effect lamp 9 is not changed. In the present invention, “restricting the output according to the effect level after adjustment” or “restricting the adjustment of the effect level with respect to the output of the special mode” means, for example, the brightness of the special light emission of the game effect lamp 9 After the brightness has been adjusted to the adjusted brightness over a period that can be recognized by the player, the brightness may be returned to the default brightness until the initialization process is completed. According to such a configuration, the brightness of the special light emission of the game effect lamp 9 is adjusted while appropriately performing the special light emission of the game effect lamp 9 executed in response to the cold start of the pachinko gaming machine 1. This makes it possible for the player to recognize this easily.

  In the above embodiment, as an example of “displaying a predetermined image in a specific mode having lower visibility than the normal display mode” in the present invention, the luminance adjustment scale is displayed in a translucent manner. Is not limited to a semi-transparent display. In the present invention, “displaying a predetermined image in a specific mode having a lower visibility than a normal display mode” means, for example, displaying an image displayed on the effect display device 5 by dividing it into a plurality of layers. It may be displayed on a lower priority layer such as a layer on the background side than the layer on which the hot start screen or the cold start screen is displayed, or the predetermined image may be displayed in a mode smaller than the normal mode. According to such a configuration, the present invention can be applied to various gaming machines with different display modes of the hot start screen and the cold start screen.

  In the above embodiment, as an example of “when the performance level is adjusted before notification, the notification timing is earlier than when the performance level is not adjusted” in the present invention, the brightness adjustment of the game effect lamp 9 is performed. Although the adjustment notification image is displayed according to what has been performed, the adjustment notification image is not limited to being displayed according to the luminance adjustment of the game effect lamp 9 being performed. In the present invention, “when the effect level is adjusted before notification, the notification timing is earlier than when the effect level is not adjusted”, for example, after the brightness adjustment of the game effect lamp 9 is performed, An adjustment notification image that is displayed after the processing with a large load is completed among the initialization processing that is performed after the luminance adjustment of the game effect lamp 9 is performed or the adjustment notification image that is displayed in response to the elapse of the predetermined period. May be displayed. According to such a configuration, when the effect level is adjusted before notification, notification can be performed at an appropriate timing in consideration of the processing load or the like in the initialization process. Further, for example, the timing when the production degree is not adjusted before the notification is not limited to the timing when the demonstration display is started, and may be a period during which variable display is not performed. In addition, for example, when the presentation level is not adjusted before notification, the demonstration display is started, and the presentation level is adjusted before the demonstration display is started. You may make it alert | report at the timing when the variable display before display is not performed. According to such a configuration, notification can be performed without disturbing the effect during variable display.

  For example, in the embodiment, as an example of the movable combination, the first movable combination 300 that can be rotated between the origin position and the production position and the second that can be linearly moved between the origin position and the production position. Although the form which applied the movable combination 400 and the 3rd movable combination 500 which can be rotated centering on a rotating shaft was illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, The operation | movement aspect of these movable combinations (For example, the moving direction and the rotating direction) and the number of installations are not limited to those described above, and can be variously changed. Moreover, you may apply the movable accessory which operate | moves with an operation | movement aspect other than the above.

  Moreover, in the said Example, the 1st movable combination 300 and the 2nd movable combination 400 which can operate | move between an origin position and a production | presentation position are applied as an origin target object, and a 3rd movable as an origin non-target object. Although the form to which the accessory 500 is applied has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and even in a movable accessory such as the third movable accessory 500 that does not operate between the origin position and the production position, The origin target character may be set by setting the origin position at the rotational position of the third movable portion 502.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control as the first operation control is executed as the first operation control for one movable accessory in the second initialization process. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and at least only non-detection operation control may be executed. When only non-detection operation control can be executed, the non-detection operation control does not have to be executed when a movable accessory is detected by the origin detection sensor in the second initialization process.

  In the embodiment, when the performance control CPU 120 executes the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control as the first operation control, the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control as the second operation control is set. Although a mode in which the movable accessory is controlled to operate at the same speed has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the actual operation as the second operation control in the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control. It is only necessary to control the movable accessory to operate at a speed lower than the minimum speed in the operation control for operation confirmation. For example, the movable accessory operates at an operation speed slower than the minimum speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation. You may control to.

  In the above-described embodiment, the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control that is the first operation control is always movable at a preset single operation speed (the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control). The mode is illustrated in which the accessory is operated, that is, the movable accessory is controlled to always operate at a constant speed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, when returning to the origin position. Alternatively, control may be performed so that the operation is performed at a speed lower than the minimum speed by gradually decelerating from the minimum speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation. In other words, in the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control that is the first operation control, if the speed is lower than the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control, the speed is varied in a predetermined movement period. Also good.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control that is the first operation control, the operation of the movable accessory is performed at the same operation speed (the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control). Although the form to control was illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the maximum speed in the non-detection operation control is controlled to be equal to or lower than the minimum speed in the detection operation control. For example, the movable accessory may be operated at different operation speeds in the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when a specific abnormality such as an error has occurred, when the movable accessory is not detected by the detection means, that is, the origin detection sensor detects in step S109 in the second initialization process. If the state is not in the state, the first movable accessory 300 or the second movable accessory 400 is moved toward the origin position at the lowest speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control until the operation error determination count reaches “3”. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The speed is lower than the minimum speed in the operation control at the time of detection, for example, at a low speed that is set for an error and can obtain a relatively large torque. The movable accessory may be controlled to operate at a certain special speed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the origin detection sensor is not in the detection state in step S124 in the second initialization process, that is, when the operation subject is not located at the origin position (initial position). The processes of S122 to S127 are repeated until the origin detection sensor is in the detection state, that is, based on the set process data, the movable accessory based on the minimum control speed set in the actual operation check operation control. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and if the origin detection sensor is not in the detection state in step S124 in the second initialization process, the time is Executes non-detection motion control to move the movable accessory toward the home position based on the minimum control speed set in the actual motion check motion control. It may be so.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first movable combination 300, the second movable combination 400, and the third movable combination 500 are provided as the plurality of movable combinations. In the second initialization process, the non-detection operation control is performed. Although the first movable combination 300, the second movable combination 400, and the third movable combination 500 have been exemplified as the movable combination as the execution target of the detection-time operation control and the actual operation confirmation operation control, The present invention is not limited to this, and the movable object to be subjected to the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation confirmation operation control in the second initialization process is the first movable combination. The movable object is not limited to one object such as the object 300, the second movable object 400, and the third movable object 500, but includes, for example, a plurality of movable parts that can operate the one movable object ( For example, the second movable accessory 400 is connected to the second movable part 401 and the second movable part Each of these movable parts is set as an execution target of non-detection operation control, detection operation control, and actual operation confirmation operation control, and each movable part is sequentially non-detection operation control and detection operation. You may make it carry out operation control for control and actual operation confirmation.

  In the embodiment, in the operation control for confirming the actual operation in the second initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 accelerates and decelerates the movable accessory in each of the forward operation and the backward operation, so that the low speed → high speed → low speed → Although an example of controlling to stop is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation speed in the operation control for the movable body effect and the operation control for the actual operation confirmation is controlled in the above-described form. For example, it may be controlled to repeat a low speed and a high speed a plurality of times such as low speed → high speed → low speed → high speed → low speed → stop, and the operation speed changes in the order of low speed → medium speed → high speed. You may control as follows.

  Further, control may be performed so that the change mode and the minimum speed of the operation speed are different between the forward operation and the reverse operation. If the minimum speed is different between forward operation and reverse operation, the maximum speed in non-detection operation control or detection operation control is set to the lower speed of forward operation and reverse operation in actual operation check operation control. What is necessary is just to set so that it may become the speed below the minimum speed.

  Moreover, in the said Example, in operation control for real operation confirmation in a 2nd initialization process, although CPU120 for presentation control illustrated the form which performs control which changes an operation speed by accelerating and decelerating a movable accessory, The present invention is not limited to this, and the movable accessory may be controlled to operate at a single operation speed. In this way, when the movable accessory is controlled to operate at a single operation speed, the single operation speed is the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control. What is necessary is just to set the maximum speed in hour operation control so that it may become the speed below this minimum speed.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the non-detection operation control and detection operation control as 1st operation | movement were illustrated in the 2nd initialization process which is the time of starting of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the present invention illustrated It is not limited to this, but timing other than at the time of activation (for example, after execution of error processing including an accessory error or other various errors, at the start of symbol variation, or after execution of a movable accessory effect) You may make it perform in.

  In the above-described embodiment, the non-detection operation control or detection is performed in the order of the first movable combination 300 → the second movable combination 400 → the third movable combination 500 as the order data of the movable combination in the second initialization process. The mode in which the hourly operation control and the actual operation confirmation operation control are executed is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the order is arbitrary, and each operation is executed in an order other than the above. May be. Further, any one of the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation confirmation operation control for two or more movable objects out of the plurality may be executed together in parallel.

  In addition, although an example in which the operation control for actual operation confirmation is executed after performing the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control for all the movable accessories is illustrated, the present invention is not limited thereto, After performing non-detection operation control or detection operation control and actual operation confirmation operation control of one movable accessory, other non-detection operation control or detection operation control and actual operation confirmation operation control are performed. You may make it perform.

  In the above-described embodiment, the actual operation confirmation process data is exemplified by the description of the same operation content as the actual production operation. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As the operation control for actual operation confirmation, as long as all the operations of the operation speed in the actual performance are included, the operation may not be completely the same, for example, a plurality of performance operations in which some of the operations are different. If there is, it may be the process data for actual operation confirmation describing the operation exclusively for confirmation incorporating all of the plurality of different rendering operations.

  In the above-described embodiment, the operation error determination number in S113, S127, and S213 is exemplified as “3”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation error determination number is “3”. The number of times of operation error determination in S113, S127, and S213 may be set differently.

  In the above-described embodiment, the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation confirmation operation control are exemplified in the second initialization process. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the execution timing of the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control can be arbitrarily set. For example, after the end of the movable body effect, when the symbol variation display is started, or when the demonstration effect is executed. It may be executed when it is done.

  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.

  As described above, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), and a notification that informs that the degree of performance can be adjusted. Means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for displaying an adjustment notification image on the effect display device 5 for notifying that the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 can be adjusted), an operable movable body (for example, an effect model) And the movable body (for example, the first movable accessory 300 has a first retraction position (see FIG. 15A) where the first movable portion 302 tilts sideways, and a first retraction position). A first movable accessory 300 provided to be rotatable with respect to a first effect position (see FIG. 15B) in which the first movable portion 302 stands vertically in a position away from the first movable part 302, and an effect display device 5 to the side of the second retreat position (original Position, initial position, see FIG. 16 (A)) and a second effect position (see FIG. 16 (B)) that is arranged at a substantially central position in the vertical direction in front of the effect display device 5 and is away from the second retreat position. Driving means (for example, the first movable accessory driving motor 303, the second movable accessory driving motors 411, 421, etc.), Control means for controlling the operation of the movable body by the drive means (for example, the production control CPU 120), the timing of the notification differs depending on whether the game machine is cold-started or hot-started. (For example, the timing at which the adjustment notification image is displayed earlier when the hot start is performed than when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold started) A first operation control (for example, the production control CPU 120 is provided as a first operation control) for locating the movable body at the origin position. 2) Steps S105 to S114 for non-detection operation control in the initialization process and portions for executing operation control for detection in steps S120 to S128), and to confirm that the movable body can operate normally. Second motion control (for example, the portion in which the performance control CPU 120 executes the motion control for actual motion confirmation in steps S201 to S213 of the second initialization process as the second motion control) and the rendering by the movable body In the period when the symbol control display is executed as the third action control or the big hit gaming state In the second operation control, the movable body is within a range between a first speed and a second speed that is faster than the first speed. (E.g., when the actual operation confirmation operation control is executed, the first speed is the lowest speed (low speed) and the second speed faster than the lowest speed is the highest speed (high speed)). In the first operation control, the movable body is controlled to operate at a speed equal to or lower than the first speed in the second operation control. (For example, when performing non-detection operation control or detection operation control as the first operation control, a speed equal to or lower than the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control as the second operation control (in this embodiment, Minimum speed in motion control for operation confirmation The same rate) that is controlled such that the movable won game operates in, etc.), characterized in. Accordingly, in the first operation control, the movable body operates at a speed that can be stopped at any timing, and thus can be safely positioned at the origin position. In addition, it is possible to appropriately cope with the notification that the effect level can be adjusted and the adjustment of the effect level executed in response to the notification depending on whether the gaming machine is cold-started or hot-started.

  When the gaming machine is cold-started, the notification is made in response to the transition to a standby state where a predetermined game is possible (for example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold-started, the demonstration display is started. For example, displaying an adjustment notification image). Thereby, the processing load until the gaming machine is cold-started and shifts to a standby state can be reduced.

  Predetermined image display means for displaying a predetermined image indicating that the effect level has been adjusted (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that displays a brightness adjustment scale on the effect display device 5 in response to a brightness adjustment instruction operation) is further provided. When the game machine is in an initial operation from when the power is turned on until the predetermined period elapses, the predetermined image is displayed in a specific mode having lower visibility than a normal display mode (for example, initialization processing) If it is in the middle, the brightness adjustment scale may be displayed semi-transparently). Thereby, it is possible to prevent the visibility of other images displayed during the initial operation from being impaired.

  The game further includes adjusting means for adjusting the degree of effect according to the adjustment operation by the player (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for adjusting the luminance of the game effect lamp 9 according to the instruction for luminance adjustment by the player). The output of the special mode is performed in response to the cold start of the machine, and the adjustment of the effect level for the output of the special mode is limited (for example, the game effect lamp 9 is turned on in response to the cold start of the pachinko gaming machine 1). Special light emission may be performed, and the luminance for the special light emission may not be changed). As a result, it is possible to appropriately output the special mode in response to the cold start of the gaming machine.

  Adjustment means for adjusting the degree of effect according to the adjustment operation by the player (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for adjusting the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 according to the instruction for brightness adjustment by the player), and the degree of effect is adjusted And a predetermined image display means for displaying a predetermined image indicating that it has been performed (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for displaying a brightness adjustment scale on the effect display device 5 in response to a brightness adjustment instruction operation). When the adjustment is made, the predetermined image is displayed and an output corresponding to the adjusted degree of performance is possible (for example, when the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 is adjusted, a brightness adjustment scale is displayed. , Changing the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 to the adjusted brightness, etc.), when the performance degree is adjusted until the predetermined period has elapsed since the game machine was cold-started, The predetermined image is displayed, and the output according to the adjusted performance degree is limited (for example, the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 is adjusted from the cold start of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the end of the initialization process) In such a case, the brightness adjustment scale may be displayed while the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 is not changed to the brightness corresponding to the instruction operation). Thus, a predetermined period elapses after the game machine is cold-started. When the production degree is adjusted by the time, a predetermined image is displayed, so that the output according to the production degree after adjustment is limited while notifying that the production degree can be adjusted. The operation until a predetermined period elapses can be prevented from being disturbed.

  When the performance level is adjusted before the notification, the notification timing is earlier than when the performance level is not adjusted (for example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot-started, the brightness adjustment of the game effect lamp 9 is performed). If not performed, an adjustment notification image is displayed in response to the completion of the initialization operation of the movable body. If the brightness adjustment is performed before the initialization operation of the movable body is completed, the brightness adjustment has been performed. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold-started and the brightness of the game effect lamp 9 is not adjusted, the adjustment notification image is displayed according to the start of the demonstration display. However, when brightness adjustment is performed during the initialization process, an adjustment notification image is displayed according to the brightness adjustment, etc.) Unishi may be. Thereby, it can alert | report to the player who adjusted the production degree before alerting | reporting that the production degree can be adjusted at an appropriate timing.

  When the game machine is hot-started, the notification is performed after the initial operation of the movable body is completed (for example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hot-started, an adjustment notification image is displayed after the initialization operation of the movable body is completed. Or the like). Thereby, it is possible to prevent the initial operation of the movable body from becoming difficult to recognize due to the notification.

1 Pachinko machine 120 Production control CPU
300 first movable combination 302 first movable section 303 first movable combination drive motor 316 first movable combination origin detection sensor 400 second movable combination 401, 402 second movable section 411, 421 second movable combination drive Motors 440A, 440B Second movable accessory origin detection sensor 500 Third movable accessory 502 Third movable portion 520 Third movable accessory drive motor

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game,
An informing means for informing that the degree of performance can be adjusted;
An operable movable body,
Driving means for operating the movable body;
Control means for controlling the operation of the movable body by the driving means,
The timing of the notification differs depending on whether the game machine is cold-started or hot-started,
The movable body is provided to be operable between an origin position and a position away from the origin position,
First operation control for positioning the movable body at the origin position, second operation control for confirming that the movable body can operate normally, and first for performing an effect by the movable body 3 operation control is possible,
In the second operation control, the movable body is controlled to operate within a range of a first speed and a second speed higher than the first speed,
In the first operation control, the movable body is controlled to operate at a speed equal to or lower than the first speed in the second operation control.

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