JP2019055104A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine in which a performance effect is enhanced by a decoration body.SOLUTION: A performance control CPU 120 displays an image of a red flame on a sub liquid crystal display device 19TM300. Thereby, a character of "FEVER!" formed in a decoration body having a translucent property in the front is changed to red. Also, both decoration bodies of a first logo panel 19TM410 and a second logo panel 19TM420 at the origin positions are simultaneously moved to the performance positions. Thereby, visibility of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 is improved, and visibility of the lower part of the screen is decreased in a main liquid crystal display device 19TM300.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8-10

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  As shown in Patent Document 1, a light guide plate device that includes a light guide plate and a front decorative plate that is provided in front of the light guide plate and has transparency is provided. A gaming machine that emits light on a decorative portion of a decorative plate has been proposed.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2017-18241 (FIG. 5)

  In a gaming machine as described in Patent Document 1, it is desired to enhance the effect of the decoration body.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described actual situation, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that enhances the effect of the decorative body.

  The present invention employs the following means in order to solve the above problems. In addition, although the code | symbol used in description of the form for implementing invention mentioned later and drawing is added for reference, the component of this invention is not limited to what attached | subjected this code | symbol.

The gaming machine of means 1 is
A gaming machine provided with a light-transmitting decorative body (first logo panel, second logo panel),
Displacement means for displacing the decorative body (first logo panel drive mechanism, second logo panel drive mechanism);
Display means (main liquid crystal display, sub liquid crystal display),
Control for changing the mode of the decorative body in a state where the display means is located behind the decorative body (by displaying a blue flame image or a red flame image on the sub liquid crystal display, Control of changing the first logo panel and the second logo panel in front of the player to the blue or red aspect as viewed from the player side) and the visibility of the display means by displacing the decorative body Control to change (as shown in FIG. 8-4, the left half of the sub liquid crystal display hidden behind the first logo panel is exposed by displacing the first logo panel upward, and the sub liquid crystal display For example, control for improving the visibility of the display), and an effect control means (effect control CPU 120) capable of executing
It is a gaming machine characterized by this.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to change the aspect of the decorative body and also to change the visibility of the display means by the decorative body, thereby preventing the production from becoming monotonous, It is possible to enhance the effect by enhancing the production effect of the production using the decorative body.

The gaming machine of means 2 is
A gaming machine of means 1,
The decorative body (the first logo panel and the second logo panel) has a predetermined contour (the contour of the character string “FEVER!”) (As shown in FIG. 8-2, the first logo panel). "FEV" and the second logo panel has an outline of "ER!")
A gaming machine characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, the appearance of the decorative body can be changed, and the effect of production can be enhanced.

The gaming machine of means 3 is
A gaming machine of means 2,
The display means (sub liquid crystal display) can display an image,
The effect control means (effect control CPU 120) has a specific image (blue flame image, red flame image) similar to the predetermined shape (character string “FEVER!”) On the display means (sub liquid crystal display). Image, “chance” or “hot” text,
The degree of expectation varies depending on the form of the specific image (as shown in FIG. 8-9 (1), the red flame image has a higher jackpot expectation than the blue flame image, and FIG. 3) As shown in (3), the character notice of “Intense Heat” has a higher expectation of jackpot than the character notice of “Chance”),
A gaming machine characterized by that.
According to such a structure, a player can be paid attention to a specific image, and an interest can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 4 is
Any one of the gaming machines selected from the means 1 to the means 3,
The decorative body (first logo panel and second logo panel) has a first decorative portion (first logo panel) and a second decorative portion (second logo panel),
The effect control means (effect control CPU 120) displaces the first decorative portion (first logo panel) and the second decorative portion (second logo panel) independently (see FIG. 8-4). As shown, the first logo panel can be displaced upwards while the second logo panel is not displaced)
A gaming machine characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to diversify the production using the decorative body and improve the interest.

The gaming machine of means 5 is
Any one of the gaming machines selected from means 1 to means 4,
The decorative body (first logo panel and second logo panel) has a first decorative portion (first logo panel) and a second decorative portion (second logo panel),
The effect control means (effect control CPU 120) displaces the first decorative portion (first logo panel) and the second decorative portion (second logo panel) as a unit (see FIG. 8-7). The first logo panel and the second logo panel can be displaced upward as a unit).
A gaming machine characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to diversify the production using the decorative body and improve the interest.

The gaming machine of means 6 is
Any one of the gaming machines selected from the means 1 to the means 5,
As the display means (main liquid crystal display, sub liquid crystal display), it has first display means (main liquid crystal display) and second display means (sub liquid crystal display),
Second display means (sub liquid crystal display) is located behind the decorative body in a state where the decorative body (first logo panel, second logo panel) is not displaced,
The visibility of the first display means (main liquid crystal display) and the second display means (sub liquid crystal display) changes with the displacement of the decorative body (first logo panel, second logo panel) (FIG. 8). As shown in -6, when the second logo panel is displaced upward, the visibility of the lower right portion of the main liquid crystal display is reduced while the visibility of the right half of the sub liquid crystal display is improved) ,
A gaming machine characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, the visibility of the different display means, that is, the first display means and the second display means changes according to the displacement of the decorative body, so that it is related to the displacement of the decorative body and the visibility of each display means. Can be provided, and the production effect can be enhanced.

The gaming machine of means 7 is
Any one of the gaming machines selected from means 1 to means 6,
As the display means (main liquid crystal display means, sub liquid crystal display means), a first display means (main liquid crystal display means) and a second display means (sub liquid crystal display means) are provided.
Second display means (sub liquid crystal display means) is located behind the decorative body in a state where the decorative body (first logo panel, second logo panel) is not displaced,
The decorative body and the second display means are displaced together (as shown in FIGS. 8-13, the first logo panel, the second logo panel, and the sub liquid crystal display are displaced upward together). Is possible,
A gaming machine characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, by displacing the decorative body and the second display unit as one body, it is possible to diversify the production using the decorative body and improve the interest.

The gaming machine of means 8 is
A gaming machine including a decorative body (first logo panel 19TM410, second logo panel 19TM420) having light transparency,
The decorative body has a predetermined shape outline (the outline of the character string “FEVER!”),
Display means (sub liquid crystal display 19TM300) capable of displaying an image is provided behind the decorative body,
The display means (sub liquid crystal display 19TM300) has a specific image (blue flame image, red flame image, “chance” or “extreme heat”) that is not similar to the predetermined shape (character string “FEVER!”). Can be displayed,
The degree of expectation varies depending on the form of the specific image (as shown in FIG. 8-9 (1), the red flame image has a higher jackpot expectation than the blue flame image, and FIG. 3) As shown in (3), the character notice of “Intense Heat” has a higher expectation of jackpot than the character notice of “Chance”),
A gaming machine characterized by that.
According to such a structure, a player can be paid attention to a specific image, and an interest can be improved.

The gaming machine of means 9 is
A gaming machine of means 8,
The first effect (the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 has an image of a blue flame or a red flame) that changes the form of the decoration according to the display mode of the display means (main liquid crystal display 19TM200, sub liquid crystal display 19TM300). By displaying an image, the aspect of the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 in front of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 is changed to a blue aspect or a red aspect as viewed from the player side), and A second effect (as shown in FIG. 8-4) in which the visibility of the display means changes by displacing the decorative body (first logo panel 19TM410, second logo panel 19TM420). By displacing, the sub liquid crystal display 19T hidden behind the first logo panel 19TM410 To expose the left half of the 300 includes a sub liquid crystal display effect to improve the visibility of 19TM300), viable demonstration execution means (the effect control CPU 120),
A gaming machine characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to change the aspect of the decorative body and also to change the visibility of the display means by the decorative body, thereby preventing the production from becoming monotonous, It is possible to enhance the effect by enhancing the production effect of the production using the decorative body.

The gaming machine of means 10 is
A gaming machine of means 9,
The decorative body (first logo panel 19TM410 and second logo panel 19TM420) has a first decorative part (first logo panel 19TM410) and a second decorative part (second logo panel 19TM420),
The effect execution means (effect control CPU 120) was hidden behind the first logo panel 19TM410 by displacing the first logo panel 19TM410 upward as shown in FIG. 8-4. When the left half of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 is exposed and an effect of improving the visibility of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 is executed, the first decorative portion (first logo panel 19TM410) and the second decorative portion are executed. (The second logo panel 19TM420) can be displaced independently (as shown in FIG. 8-4, the first logo panel 19TM410 is displaced upward while the second logo panel 19TM420 is not displaced). Is,
A gaming machine characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to diversify the production using the decorative body and improve the interest.

The gaming machine of means 11 is
A gaming machine of means 9 or 10,
The decorative body (first logo panel 19TM410 and second logo panel 19TM420) has a first decorative part (first logo panel 19TM410) and a second decorative part (second logo panel 19TM420),
The effect execution means (effect control CPU 120) was hidden behind the first logo panel 19TM410 by displacing the first logo panel 19TM410 upward as shown in FIG. 8-4. When the left half of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 is exposed and an effect of improving the visibility of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 is executed, the first decorative portion (first logo panel 19TM410) and the second decorative portion are executed. (The second logo panel 19TM420) can be displaced integrally (as shown in FIG. 8-7, the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 can be displaced upward together).
A gaming machine characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to diversify the production using the decorative body and improve the interest.

The gaming machine of means 12 is
Any one of the gaming machines selected from the means 9 to the means 11,
The display means (main liquid crystal display 19TM200, sub liquid crystal display 19TM300) includes first display means (main liquid crystal display 19TM200) and second display means (sub liquid crystal display 19TM300),
The second effect (as shown in FIG. 8-4, by displacing the first logo panel 19TM410 upward, the left half of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 hidden behind the first logo panel 19TM410 is exposed, A second display means (sub liquid crystal display 19TM300) is provided behind the decorative body when the effect of improving the visibility of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 is not executed,
When the second effect is executed, the first display means (main liquid crystal display 19TM200) and the second display means (with the displacement of the decorative body (first logo panel 19TM410, second logo panel 19TM420) ( The visibility of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 is changed (as shown in FIG. 8-6, when the second logo panel 19TM420 is displaced upward, the visibility of the lower right portion of the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 is lowered. On the other hand, improve the visibility of the right half of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300),
A gaming machine characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, the visibility of the different display means, that is, the first display means and the second display means changes according to the displacement of the decorative body, so that it is related to the displacement of the decorative body and the visibility of each display means. Can be provided, and the production effect can be enhanced.

The gaming machine of means 13 is
Any one of the gaming machines selected from the means 9 to the means 12,
The display means (main liquid crystal display 19TM200, sub liquid crystal display 19TM300) includes first display means (main liquid crystal display 19TM200) and second display means (sub liquid crystal display 19TM300),
The second effect (as shown in FIG. 8-4, by displacing the first logo panel 19TM410 upward, the left half of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 hidden behind the first logo panel 19TM410 is exposed, A second display means (sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 is provided behind the decorative body (first logo panel 19TM410, second logo panel 19TM420) when the effect of improving the visibility of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 is not executed. )
The effect executing means (effect control CPU 120) displaces the decorative body and the second display means as a unit when executing the second effect (as shown in FIG. 8-13). 1 logo panel 19TM410 and 2nd logo panel 19TM420 and sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 can be displaced upward as a unit).
A gaming machine characterized by that.
According to such a configuration, by displacing the decorative body and the second display unit as one body, it is possible to diversify the production using the decorative body and improve the interest.

  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) 2 operation control) (for example, refer to JP 2014-76173 A).

  However, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-76173, in the return operation control (first operation control), the movable accessory is operated in a situation where it is impossible to grasp the position of the movable accessory. Therefore, if the speed of the movable accessory is controlled (accelerated) in the return operation control (first operation control) as in the initial operation control (second operation control), the movement of the movable accessory is restricted. There has been a problem that the movable accessory cannot be operated safely in the return operation control (first operation control), such as being collided with the regulating member provided and being damaged.

  The invention relating to the following means 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.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to means A of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine capable of playing games (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
A movable body provided to be operable between an origin position and a position away from the origin position (for example, the first movable accessory 300 is a first retraction position in which the first movable portion 302 tilts sideways (FIG. 9). −12 (A)) and a first effect position (see FIG. 9-12 (B)) where the first movable portion 302 stands vertically in a position away from the first retraction. The first movable accessory 300 provided and the second retreat position (origin position, initial position, see FIG. 9-13 (A)) for retreating to the side of the effect display device 5 and the upper and lower positions in front of the effect display device 5 A second movable accessory 400 provided so as to be able to reciprocate between a second effect position (see FIG. 9-13 (B)) that is arranged at a substantially central position in the direction and is separated from the second retraction position;
Driving means for operating the movable body (for example, a first movable accessory driving motor 303, a second movable accessory driving motor 411, 421);
Control means for controlling the operation of the movable body by the driving means (eg, CPU 120 for effect control);
With
The control means includes
First operation control for positioning the movable body at the origin position (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs non-detection operation control in steps ST105 to ST114 of the second initialization process as the first operation control, or step ST120. To a part for executing the operation control at the time of detection in step ST128) and the second operation control for confirming that the movable body can operate normally (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control is used as the second operation control). Steps S201 to S213 of the second initialization process for performing the actual operation check operation control) and third operation control (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for performing the effect by the movable body) As a motion control, a period during which the symbol variation display is executed or a control to execute a movable body effect in the big hit gaming state, etc.) Bets are possible,
In the second operation control, the movable body is controlled to operate within a range of a first speed and a second speed that is faster than the first speed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is used for confirming the actual operation). When performing motion control, control is performed so that the movable accessory operates at a speed within the range of the minimum speed (low speed) that is the first speed and the maximum speed (high speed) as the second speed that is faster than the minimum speed. To do.)
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 the production control CPU 120 is not detecting as the first operation control). When performing motion control or motion control during detection, at a speed equal to or lower than the minimum speed in the motion control for actual operation confirmation as the second motion control (in this embodiment, the same speed as the minimum speed in the motion control for actual motion confirmation). The part that controls the movable object to operate)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, 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.

The gaming machine according to means A1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means A,
In the first operation control, the control unit controls the movable body to always operate at a single speed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs non-detection operation control as the first operation control). When performing motion control during detection, the part that controls the movable accessory to always operate at a single (constant) minimum speed based on the minimum control speed set in the actual operation check operation control)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the speed when the movable body is positioned at the origin position can be made constant, and damage to the movable body can be prevented.

The gaming machine according to means A2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means A or means A1,
In the first operation control, the control unit controls the movable body to operate at the first speed in the second operation control (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the first operation control as the first operation control. (When performing non-detection operation control or detection operation control, the part that controls the movable accessory to operate at the lowest speed in the actual operation check operation control as the second operation control)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the period of the first operation control can be shortened by selecting the maximum speed at which the movable body can be safely operated without excessively reducing the speed while ensuring the safe operation of the movable body.

The gaming machine according to means A3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means A, means A1, and means A2,
Detecting means (for example, a first movable accessory origin detection sensor 316, a second movable accessory origin detection sensor 440A, 440B) capable of detecting that the movable body is located at the origin position;
The control means includes
When the movable body is not detected by the detection means, non-detection operation control is performed as the first operation control. When the movable body is detected by the detection means, the first operation control is performed. (For example, when the origin detection sensor is not in the detection state in step ST104 in the second initialization process, the control 120 for the effect control performs the non-detection operation control in steps ST105 to ST114. When the origin detection sensor is in the detection state in step ST104, the operation control operation at the time of detection in steps ST120 to ST128)
In the non-detection operation control, the movable body is controlled to operate at a speed equal to or lower than the speed at which the movable body is operated in the detection operation control (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the first operation control. When performing non-detection operation control, the part that controls the movable accessory to operate at the minimum speed in detection operation control)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to grasp the presence or absence of a defect in the detection means by the first operation control.

The gaming machine according to means A4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means A3,
The control means includes
When the movable body is not detected by the detection means when a specific abnormality has occurred, the movable body is controlled to perform an abnormal operation control as the first operation control, and
In the abnormal operation control, control is performed such that the movable body operates at a speed equal to or lower than the speed at which the movable body is operated in the detection operation control (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs the second initialization process). When the origin detection sensor is not in the detection state in step ST109, the first movable accessory 300 and the second movable accessory 400 are at the lowest speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control until the operation error determination count reaches “3”. The part that is controlled to move toward the home position)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the movable body can be safely operated even in the abnormal operation control.

The gaming machine according to means A5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means A4,
The control means performs control so that the second action control is not performed even when the movable body is detected by the detection means by the abnormal-time action control (for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs second initialization. (If the origin return error of the target object is stored in step S201 in the process, the process proceeds to S220 and the actual operation confirmation operation control is not performed.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the movable body from stopping at a position other than the origin position during the second operation control due to an abnormality.

The gaming machine according to means A6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means A, means A1 to means A5,
The movable body includes a first movable body (for example, the first movable combination 300 and the second movable combination 400) and a second movable body (for example, the third movable combination 500),
The control means performs the first motion control and the second motion control for the first movable body, while only performing the second motion control without performing the first motion control for the second movable body. (For example, if the CPU 120 for effect control determines in step ST102 in the second initialization process that the movable accessory is not an origin detection target accessory that requires origin detection, the process proceeds to step ST130 and is not detected. (The part which does not perform motion control and motion control at detection)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the second operation control can be performed only for the necessary movable body, and the operation confirmation time by the second operation control can be shortened.

The gaming machine according to means A7 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any of means A, means A1 to means A6,
The movable body has a first movable body (for example, the first movable combination 300) and a second movable body (for example, the second movable combination 400),
In the first operation control of each of the first movable body and the second movable body, the control means controls the movable body to operate at the first speed in each of the second operation controls. (For example, the production control CPU 120 executes each 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. The part that controls the movable accessory to operate at the minimum speed in the operation control for confirmation),
The speed in the first motion control differs between the first movable body and the second movable body (for example, even if the same control speed is set in the first motion control corresponding to each movable accessory, (If there is a difference in the size, weight, operating mode, operating distance, driving mechanism, etc. of the accessory, the actual operating speed of each movable accessory is not necessarily the same.)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to shorten the period of the first operation control while securing the safe operation of each movable body at the operation speed according to each movable body.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and has a structure other than this invention specific matter with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. It may be a thing.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. FIG. 8-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine viewed from the front. The logo panel drive mechanism of this embodiment is shown, FIG. 8-2 (a) is a front view of a logo panel drive mechanism, and FIG. 8-2 (b) is a P arrow view of FIG. 8-2 (a). FIG. 8-3 is a view on arrow Q of FIG. 8-2 (a). FIG. 8-4 is a front view showing a state in which the first logo panel is moved to a position where it overlaps with the main liquid crystal display in the front view. 8-5 is a view on arrow R of FIG. 8-4. FIG. 8-6 is a front view showing a state in which the second logo panel is moved to a position where it overlaps with the main liquid crystal display in the front view. FIG. 8-7 is a front view showing a state in which both the first logo panel and the second logo panel are moved to a position where they overlap with the main liquid crystal display in front view. FIG. 8-8 is a time chart showing a specific example of the effect produced by the logo panel drive mechanism. 8-9 (1) is a specific example of a table for determining an image to be displayed on the sub liquid crystal display, FIG. 8-9 (2) is a specific example of a table for determining a decorative body to be displaced, and FIG. -9 (3) is a specific example of a table for determining characters to be displayed on the sub liquid crystal display. FIGS. 8-10 is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the effect by a logo panel drive mechanism. 8-11 shows a logo panel drive mechanism according to another embodiment, FIG. 8-11 (a) is a front view of the logo panel drive mechanism, and FIG. 8-11 (b) is a view of FIG. 8-11 (a). FIG. FIG. 8-12 is a view on arrow T of FIG. 8-11 (a). FIG. 8-13 is a front view illustrating a state in which both the first logo panel and the second logo panel and the sub liquid crystal display are moved to a position where the main liquid crystal display overlaps with the front and rear in a front view. FIG. 8-14 is a view on arrow U of FIG. 8-13. 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 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.

(Basic explanation)
First, a basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (which is also a configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched into a game area from a predetermined hitting device.

  In a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, to the right of the game area), a variable display (also called a special figure game) of special symbols (also called special figures) as a plurality of types of special identification information is provided. A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B to be performed are provided. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating “0” to “9” or a lighting pattern such as “−”. The special symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off.

  The “variable display” of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Examples of the fluctuation include an update display of a plurality of symbols, a scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, and enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols. In the case of a special symbol or a variation of a normal symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative pattern described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scroll-displayed or updated, or one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. Note that the variation includes an aspect in which a certain symbol is blinked. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped as a display result (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) (the same applies to variable display of other symbols described later). Note that variable display may be expressed as variable display or fluctuation.

  The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as “second special symbol”. In addition, the special figure game using the first special figure is referred to as a “first special figure game”, and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a “second special figure game”. There may be one kind of special symbol display device that performs variable display of special symbols.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), and the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may be composed of a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

  For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, decorative symbols (such as symbols indicating numbers) as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special symbols. The variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special game or the second special game, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, up and down) Direction scroll display and update display). Note that the special display game and the variable display of the decorative symbols executed in synchronism are collectively referred to simply as variable display.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, there may be provided a display area for displaying a hold display corresponding to the variable display for which execution is suspended and an active display corresponding to the variable display being executed. The hold display and the active display are collectively referred to as a variable display compatible display corresponding to the variable display.

  The number of variable displays that are held is also called the number of stored memories. The number of reserved memories corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as a first reserved memory number, and the number of reserved memories corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as a second reserved memory number. The total of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number is also referred to as the total reserved memory number.

  In addition, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided at predetermined positions on the game board 2, and the first hold indicator 25A indicates the number of LEDs lit. To display the first reserved memory number, and the second reserved indicator 25B displays the second reserved memory number according to the number of lit LEDs.

  Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

  The winning ball apparatus 6A forms a first start winning opening that is maintained in a certain open state in which a game ball can always enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When a game ball enters the first start winning opening, a predetermined number of (for example, three) prize balls are paid out and the first special game can be started.

  The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second start winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball apparatus 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the movable wing piece is in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is off, the tip of the movable wing piece Is close to the winning ball device 6A, and the game ball enters the closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning port (also referred to as the second starting winning port is closed). On the other hand, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening when the movable blade piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is in the on state (second starting ball). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls are paid out and the second special game can be started. Note that the variable winning ball device 6B is not limited to the one having an electric tulip type accessory as long as it changes between a closed state and an open state.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four places in the lower left and right sides of the game area), there are provided general winning holes 10 that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. In this case, when entering any of the general winning ports 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  Below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the special winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Form.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door (for the special electric accessory) is in the OFF state, the large winning opening door closes the large winning opening and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning entrance. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, so that the game ball can easily enter the special prize opening. Become.

  When game balls enter the big prize opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. When game balls enter the big prize opening, for example, more prize balls are paid out than when game balls enter the first start prize opening, the second start prize opening, and the general prize opening 10, for example.

  The entry of a game ball into each winning opening including the general winning opening 10 is also referred to as “winning”. In particular, winning at the starting port (first starting winning port, second starting winning port starting port) is also referred to as starting winning.

  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-segment LEDs and the like, and variably displays normal symbols as a plurality of types of normal identification information different from the special symbols. A normal symbol is represented by a number indicating “0” to “9” or a lighting pattern such as “−”. The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all LEDs are turned off. Such variable display of normal symbols is also called a general game.

  On the left side of the image display device 5, a passing gate 41 through which a game ball can pass is provided. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41, the usual game is executed.

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general figure hold display unit 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of general figure hold storage, which is the number of general figure games that are being executed, by the number of lighted LEDs.

  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 the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

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

  At a predetermined position (not shown in FIG. 1) of the game board 2, a movable body 32 that operates in accordance with the performance is provided.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 that is operated by a player or the like in order to launch a game ball toward the game area by the hitting ball launching device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. ) Is provided. Below the upper plate, there is provided a hitting ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that can be pressed by the player. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a push button 31B is provided that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. An operation on the push button 31B is detected by a push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the stick controller 31 </ b> A and the push button 31 </ b> B are provided as detection means for detecting the player's operation (operation, etc.), but other detection means may be provided.

(Outline of game progress)
A game ball is launched toward the game area by a rotation operation by the player to the hitting operation handle 30 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, a normal game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In the case where the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the previous execution of the usual game, etc. (when the game ball passes through the pass gate 41 but the usual game based on the pass cannot be executed immediately). The usual game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In this ordinary game, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per ordinary symbol (ordinary symbol losing symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. When the “normal hit” is reached, an opening control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 6B for a predetermined period (the second start winning opening is opened).

  When a game ball enters the first start winning opening formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning opening formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

  If a game ball enters (wins) a start winning opening during a period during which a special figure game is being executed or during a period where a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state, which will be described later, is controlled (a start winning has occurred) In the case where the special game based on the start prize cannot be immediately executed), the special game based on the entry is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

  In a special game, if a specific special symbol (a jackpot symbol, for example, “7”, the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type to be described later) is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, it will be a “hit” symbol. If a predetermined special symbol different from (a small hit symbol, for example, “2”) is stopped and displayed, “small hit” is obtained. In addition, if a special symbol (losing symbol, for example, “-”) different from the big hit symbol or the small winning symbol is stopped and displayed, it is “lost”.

  After the display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the big hit gaming state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. After the display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the game is controlled to the small hit gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened in a predetermined manner. The release state includes an elapse timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds), and a timing until the number of game balls that have entered the winning prize opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It continues until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which a big winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also referred to as an open upper limit period hereinafter. One cycle in which the grand prize opening is in an open state is called a round (round game). In the big hit gaming state, it can be repeatedly executed until the round reaches a predetermined upper limit number (15 times or twice).

  In the big hit game state, the player can obtain a prize ball by causing the game ball to enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the big hit gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The greater the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state, and the longer the opening upper limit period, the more advantageous for the player.

  Note that a “big hit” is set as the big hit type. For example, a number of types of opening of the big prize opening (number of rounds and opening upper limit period) and gaming state after the big hit gaming state (described later, normal state, short-time state, probability change state, etc.) are prepared, and depending on them Type is set. As the jackpot type, there may be provided a jackpot type that can obtain many prize balls, or a jackpot type that has few prize balls or hardly obtains prize balls.

  In the small hit gaming state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as the big hit game state in the case of some big hit types (the number of times of opening of the big prize opening is the same as the number of rounds, and the closing timing of the big prize opening is also the same. Etc.), the grand prize opening is opened. Similar to the big hit type, the small hit type may be provided for the “small hit”.

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, depending on the big hit type, it may be controlled to a short time state or a probable change state.

  In the short-time state, control (short-time control) is executed to shorten the average special figure change time (period during which the special figure is changed) compared to the normal state. In the short-time state, by reducing the average normal map change time (period in which the normal map is changed) from the normal state, or by improving the probability of “per normal map” in the normal game, than the normal state, Control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easy for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening is also executed. The short-time state is a state advantageous for the player because the variation efficiency of the special symbol (especially the second special symbol) is improved.

  In the probability variation state (probability variation state), in addition to the time reduction control, probability variation control is executed in which the probability that the display result is “big hit” is higher than in the normal state. The probability variation state is a state that is more advantageous for the player because it is likely to be a “hit” in addition to the improvement of the variation efficiency of the special symbol.

  The short-time state or the probability change state continues until any one end condition such as that a predetermined number of special game has been executed and the next big hit game state has been established. A game whose end condition is that a predetermined number of special game has been executed is also referred to as a number of cuts (short time cut, number change probability change, etc.).

  The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as a big hit gaming state advantageous for the player, a short-time state, a probable change state, etc., and the display result in the ordinary game is “per ordinary figure”. The pachinko gaming machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game is “big hit” is the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, a predetermined return after power-on) This is the same control as when the process was not executed.

  A state in which the probability variation control is being executed is also referred to as a high probability state, and a state in which the probability variation control is not being performed is also referred to as a low probability state. The state where the time reduction control is executed is also referred to as a high base state, and the state where the time reduction control is not executed is also referred to as a low base state. By combining these, it is said that the short-time state is a low-accuracy and high-base state, the probability variation state is a high-accuracy and high-base state, the normal state is a low-accuracy and low-base state, and the like. The highly accurate state and the low base state are also referred to as a highly accurate low base state.

  After the small hit game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the display result of the special game is “small hit” is controlled continuously (however, “small hit” occurs) If the special figure game at the time is the special figure game of the predetermined number of times, the gaming state is naturally changed). It should be noted that there is no “small hit” as the display result of the special game.

  Note that the gaming state may change based on the fact that the gaming ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area in the big prize opening) during the big hit gaming state. For example, when a game ball passes through a specific area, the game ball may be controlled to be in a certain change state after the big hit game state.

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects for notifying the progress of the game or exciting the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or instead of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R and / or the game effect lamp 9 This may be performed by turning on / off the light, and the operation of the movable body 32.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the first special game or the first game is produced as an effect executed in accordance with the progress of the game. Corresponding to the start of the 2 special figure game, the variable display of the decorative symbols is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as a fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the fixed decorative symbol (a combination of three decorative symbols) that is the display result of the variable decorative symbol display ) Is also stopped (derived).

  In the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative design to the end thereof, the variable display mode of the decorative design may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display for decorative symbols that have not been stopped yet when the decorative symbols stopped on the screen of the image display device 5 constitute a part of a jackpot combination described later. It is a mode that is continuing.

  In addition, a reach effect is executed in response to the above-described reach mode during variable display of decorative symbols. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special figure game or the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern) according to the production mode becomes “big hit” (also called the big hit reliability or the big hit expectation). Different types of reach production are executed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach with higher hit reliability than normal reach.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “big hit”, a predetermined decorative pattern that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as a display result of variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration) The display result of the variable display of the symbol is “big hit”). As an example, the same decorative symbols (for example, “7”, etc.) are stopped and displayed together on predetermined active lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. .

  In the case of “probability big hit”, which is controlled to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state, odd numbers of decorative symbols (for example, “7”, etc.) are all stopped and displayed, and after the big hit gaming state, the probable change state is entered. In the case of a “non-probable big hit (normal big hit)” that is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, “6”, etc.) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, odd-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as probability variation symbols, and even-numbered decorative symbols are also referred to as non-probable variation symbols (normal symbols). After becoming a reach mode with a non-probable variation pattern, a promotion effect that finally becomes a “probability large hit” may be executed.

  When the display result of the special game is “small hit”, as a display result of variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5, a fixed decorative symbol (for example, “ 1 3 5 "etc.) is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is" small hit "). As an example, the decorative symbols constituting the chance eye are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In addition, when the display result of the special figure game becomes “big hit” of some big hit types (big hit type of big hit gaming state in the same manner as the small hit gaming state) and when it becomes “small hit” A common fixed decorative symbol may be derived and displayed.

  When the display result of the special figure game is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is not the reach mode, but the non-reach combination fixed display pattern (“ (Also referred to as “non-reach lose”) may be stopped (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be “non-reach lose”). Further, when the display result is “losing”, after the decorative display variable display mode becomes the reach mode, the predetermined reach combination (“reach loss”) that is not a big hit combination is displayed as the variable display display result of the decorative design. In other cases, the fixed decorative symbol (also referred to as “definitely”) is stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is “reach lose”).

  The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display). As other effects, for example, a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability is executed during variable display of decorative symbols. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the big hit reliability in the variable display being executed, and a pre-read notice effect for notifying the big hit reliability in the variable display before execution (variable display for which execution is suspended). As the pre-reading notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the normal mode may be executed.

  Further, in the image display device 5, by temporarily stopping the decorative design during the variable display of the decorative design and then restarting the variable display, the single variable display is made to appear as a plurality of variable displays in a pseudo manner. A pseudo-continuous effect may be executed.

  Even during the big hit game state, the big hit effect for informing the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit effect, an effect for notifying the number of rounds or a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state may be executed. In addition, during the small hit game state, the small hit effect during the small hit game state is executed. In addition, the big hit game in the small hit game state and a part of the big hit type (a big hit type of the big hit gaming state in the same manner as the small hit gaming state, for example, a big hit type in which the subsequent gaming state is a high probability state) By executing a common effect with the state, the player may not know whether the current state is the small hit game state or the big hit game state. In such a case, a common effect is executed after the end of the small hit gaming state and after the end of the big hit gaming state, so that it is not possible to identify whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state. May be.

  Further, for example, when a special game or the like is not being executed, a demonstration (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demonstration effect is executed).

(Board configuration)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, and a relay board 15 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are disposed on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-described game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of a special game (including management of holding), execution of a general game (including management of holding), jackpot A gaming state, a small hit gaming state, a gaming state, and the like). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, which includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103, and the like. And a random number circuit 104 and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105.

  The CPU 103 performs a process for controlling the progress of the game (a process for realizing the function of the main board 11) by executing a program stored in the ROM 101. At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (data such as later-described variation patterns, later-described effect control commands, and various tables referred to when making various determinations described later) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as the main memory. . The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which a part or all of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period even when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. Note that all or a part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

  The random number circuit 104 counts numerical data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The game random number may be updated by CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

  The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, and various signals (the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, the first hold). And an output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display hold device 25B, the second hold display device 25B, the general-purpose hold display device 25C, and the like, and a solenoid drive signal).

  The switch circuit 110 is configured to detect detection signals (game balls pass or not) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). A detection signal indicating that the switch has entered and the switch is turned on is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. Through the transmission of the detection signal, the passing or entry of the game ball is detected.

  The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for the grand prize opening door. To transmit.

  The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100) sends an effect control command (a command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as part of the control of the progress of the game. 12 is supplied. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The production control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a jackpot type), a variation pattern used when the special figure game is executed (details will be described later) )), A game status (for example, start and end of variable display, open status of a big prize opening, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, gaming state), a command specifying an error, and the like.

  The production control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives production control commands, and produces productions (various productions according to the progress of the game) based on the received production control commands. (Including various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, notification of power failure recovery, etc.).

  On the effect control board 12, an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute an effect together with the display control unit 123 (a process for realizing the above-described function of the effect control board 12 and an effect to be executed). Including the determination of At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 is used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

  The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on detection signals from the controller sensor unit 35A and the push sensor 35B (signals output when an operation by the player is detected and indicating the operation content as appropriate). The control unit 123 may be instructed.

  The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes an effect based on an execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

  The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display the effect image by supplying the image display device 5 with a video signal corresponding to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designation signal (a signal for designating the sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on / off the game effect lamp 9. Or a lamp signal (a signal designating the lighting / extinguishing mode of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit that drives the movable body 32.

  The audio control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L and 8R, drives the speakers 8L and 8R based on the sound designation signal, and outputs the audio designated by the sound designation signal from the speakers 8L and 8R. Let

  The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the ramp signal, and turns on / off the game effect lamp 9 in a manner specified by the ramp signal. To do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls audio output and lamp on / off.

  The production control CPU 120 executes sound output, lamp on / off control (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.) and control of the movable body 32 (supply of a signal for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do it.

  The random number circuit 124 counts numerical data indicating various random values (effect random numbers) used for executing various effects in an updatable manner. The effect random number may be updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

  For example, the I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 transmits an input port for receiving an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, ramp signal). Output port.

  Substrates other than the main board 11 such as the effect control board 12, the sound control board 13, and the lamp control board 14 are also referred to as sub-boards. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function as in the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

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

(Main operations of the main board 11)
First, main operations in the main board 11 will be described. When power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated and the CPU 103 executes game control main processing. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

  In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets prohibition of interruption (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial setting includes setting of a stack pointer, register setting of a built-in device (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output port, etc.), setting for making the RAM 102 accessible.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on, for example, a power supply board. When the power is turned on while the clear switch is on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), an initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets initial values in the work area.

  Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command for instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

  If the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power interruption), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop process immediately before it becomes unable to operate due to the stop of the power supply. In the power supply stop process, a process for turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process for the RAM 102, and the like are executed. Data protection processing includes addition of error detection codes (checksum, parity bits, etc.) and processing for backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes not only various data (including various flags and various timer states) for progressing the game, but also the status of the backup flag and the error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), an initialization process (step S8) is executed.

  When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed using the error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step). S5). In step S5, for example, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped, based on the parity bit and the checksum. If it is determined that they match, it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal.

  If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

  When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply is stopped. In the restoration process, the CPU 103 sets a work area based on the storage contents of the RAM 102 (contents of backed up data). As a result, when the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped and the special symbol is changing, the change of the special symbol is resumed from the state before the recovery by executing the game control timer interrupt processing described later. Will be.

  And CPU103 transmits the production control command which instruct | indicates the recovery | restoration from a power interruption to the production control board 12 (step S7). In conjunction with this, an effect control command for designating a backed-up gaming state before power interruption, or an effect control for designating the display result of the special figure game being executed when the special figure game is being executed. A command may be transmitted. As these commands, the same commands as those set for transmission in the special symbol process processing described later can be used. When the effect control CPU 120 receives the effect control command for specifying the time of recovery from the power interruption, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that the power recovery from the power interruption has been made or is being recovered from the power interruption. To display the screen. The effect control CPU 120 may perform an appropriate screen display based on the effect control command.

  After finishing the restoration process or the initialization process and transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and an interrupt is permitted (step S12). ). Thereafter, the loop processing is started. Thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port through the switch circuit 110. Whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S21). Subsequently, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed by executing a predetermined main-side error process, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrence of jackpot) supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of winnings) and probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed) is output (step S23).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, thereby realizing management of special symbol game execution and suspension, control of a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state, control of a gaming state, etc. Later).

  Following the special symbol process, a normal symbol process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process for each timer interruption, thereby managing the execution and holding of the ordinary game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the game ball passing through the passing gate 41), The opening control of the variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on “per figure” is enabled. The ordinary game is executed by driving the normal symbol display device 20, and the ordinary figure display number is displayed by turning on the ordinary symbol display device 25C.

  After executing the normal symbol process, a process when a power interruption occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, or the like may be performed as part of the game control timer interrupt process. Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may transmit and set an effect control command in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

  In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting occurrence of a start winning, storing hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold memory number is executed. When a start winning occurs, a random number value for determining a display result (including a jackpot type) and a variation pattern is extracted and stored as hold information. Further, based on the extracted random number value, a process for determining in advance a display result or a variation pattern may be executed. After storing the hold information and the number of reserved memories, transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command for designating determination results such as the occurrence of a start prize, the number of reserved memories, and the prefetch determination is performed on the effect control board 12. . The effect control command at the time of a start winning set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. Is transmitted.

  After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S <b> 110 to S <b> 120) of the special symbol process, transmission settings for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 are performed.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, whether or not to start the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game is determined based on the presence or absence of the hold information. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or decorative symbol is “big hit” or “small hit” based on the random number value for determining the display result, and the big hit type when “big hit” is assumed Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, a confirmed special symbol (any one of the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, or the lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1”, and the special symbol normal process ends. The special game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). In addition, the winning order of the game balls to the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the start condition of the special figure game may be established in order of winning (also referred to as winning order digestion).

  When various determinations are made based on random number values, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which determination values to be compared with random number values are assigned to the determination results) are referred to. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

  The variation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, one of multiple types of variation patterns can be selected using a random value for determining the variation pattern based on the result of prior determination of whether or not the display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. The process to decide on is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”, and the variation pattern setting process ends.

  Fluctuation patterns include special game execution time (special graphic variable time) (also the execution time of decorative symbol variable display), decorative symbol variable display mode (such as presence / absence of reach), and variable decorative symbol display The content of the production (the type of reach production, etc.) is designated and is also called a variable display pattern.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. When the time elapsed since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”, and the special symbol variation process is terminated.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and stops (displays) the definite special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. The process to set for is included. When the display result is “big hit”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is “small hit”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When the display result is “lost”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”. When the display result is “small hit” or “losing”, the gaming state is also updated when the time reduction state or the probability variation state is controlled and when the end of the number cut is established. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop process ends.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for jackpots includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the jackpot gaming state and setting the open winning opening based on the fact that the display result is “hit” It is. When the big prize opening is in an open state, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is executed. At this time, for example, an open upper limit period in which the big winning opening is opened or an upper limit execution number of rounds is set corresponding to which of the big hit types. When these settings are finished, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, and the big hit release pre-processing is finished.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the prize winning opening to the closed state, after executing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the prize winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”, The processing during the jackpot release is terminated.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit-opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round in which the big winning opening is opened has reached the set upper limit execution number, and when the upper limit execution number is reached, the big hit game state The process etc. which perform the setting for ending are included. When the round execution count does not reach the upper limit execution count, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”, whereas when the round execution count reaches the upper limit execution count, the special figure process flag value is updated. The value is updated to “7”. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the processing after the big hit release ends.

  The big hit end process in step S117 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 is executed as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. This includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time-saving control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the jackpot end processing ends.

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the display result is “small hit”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”, and the small hit release pre-processing ends.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process for measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When the big prize opening is returned to the closed state and the end timing of the small hit gaming state is reached, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “10”, and the small hit opening process ends.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. This small hit end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit gaming state is executed. Here, when the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, and the small hit end processing ends.

(Main operations of the production control board 12)
Next, main operations in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, 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 and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, an initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32 such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for performing a predetermined operation check is executed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and awaits.

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

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S74), and command analysis processing is executed (step S75). In the command analysis processing, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command can be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or stored in the RAM 122 so that the effect control command can be confirmed by the effect control process or the like. Turn on the provided reception flag. Further, when the effect control command specifies the gaming state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display a background according to the gaming state.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S75, an effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED, and the movable body 32 Control for operating various effect devices, such as the drive operation, is performed. In addition, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to an effect control command or the like transmitted from the main board 11 are performed on the control content of the effect operation using various effect devices.

  Following the effect control process in step S76, an effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S73. Another process may be executed before returning to the process of step S73.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prefetch notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, determination, determination, and setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of start winning transmitted from the main board 11. Further, a process for displaying a hold display is executed based on the hold memory number specified from the effect control command.

  After executing the process of step S161, the CPU 120 for effect control selects and executes one of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not a command for specifying the start of variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative design in the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”, and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, based on the display result and variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative design (determined decorative design), the variable display mode of the decorative design, the reach effect and various The presence / absence of execution of various effects such as a notice effect, its mode, execution start timing, and the like are determined. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) reflecting the determination result or the like is set. Thereafter, based on the set production control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the variable display of decorative symbols, the value of the production process flag is updated to “2”, and the variable display start setting process is terminated. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start variable display of decorative symbols in response to an instruction to start execution of variable display of decorative symbols.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, driving the movable body 32, outputting sound and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and issuing a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effects control during variable display of decorative symbols, such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by the output, is executed. After such effect control is performed, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols is read from the effect control pattern, or a command specifying stop display of the final decorative symbols is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to what has been done, the definite decorative symbol that is the display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. When the definite decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”, and the effect process during variable display ends.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has been received from the main board 11. When an effect control command designating starting a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state is received, if the command designates the start of a big hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is set to “6”. Update to "". On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during the small hit. Also, when the command waiting time of the command has passed without receiving a command specifying that the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is started, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is “losing”. Thus, the value of the production process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value. When the value of the production process flag is updated, the waiting process per special figure is terminated.

  The small hitting effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the setting contents. . Also, in the small hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command to end the small hit gaming state from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. It is updated to a certain “5”, and the small hit effect production process is terminated.

  The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the set content. Execute. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”, and the small hit end effect process is ended.

  The big hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot game state, and executes various effect controls in the jackpot game state based on the set contents. Also, in the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a command for ending the big hit gaming state from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing. 7 ", and the big hit effect processing is terminated.

  The ending effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot gaming state, and performs various effects control of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot gaming state based on the set contents. Run. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”, which is the initial value, and the ending effect process ends.

(Modification of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the basic description above, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic description is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, but encloses the game media and gives points based on the occurrence of winnings. It may be an enclosed game machine.

  Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating “−”) is displayed during variable display of the special symbol, and variable display may be performed by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the symbol. Further, in the case where the symbol is displayed during variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (a symbol indicating “−” may not be displayed as a display result).

  In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as the gaming machine, but a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated in accordance with the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbols are stopped in response to the stop button operation by the player, if the combination of the stopped symbols becomes a specific symbol combination, a slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player (for example, a big bonus The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, CZ (hereinafter, bonus etc.).

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium with respect to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1; It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by installing it in a storage device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

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

  In the present specification, the comparison expression (expression such as “high”, “low”, “difference”, etc.) of various ratios such as the performance execution ratio is that the ratio of one is “0%”. May be included. For example, one of the ratios is “0%” and the other is a ratio of “100%” or a ratio of less than “100%”.

[Explanation regarding the feature 19TM]
Next, a gaming machine provided with the characteristic portion 19TM will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-1 to 8-14. The gaming machine illustrated in FIG. 1 includes one image display device, but the gaming machine may include a plurality of image display devices. In the example of FIG. 8A, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a main liquid crystal display 19TM200 as a first image display device and a sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 as a second image display device. In addition, the movable body 32 includes the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420, which are decorative bodies having optical transparency.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 having two image display devices shown in FIG. 8A, the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 as the first image display device corresponds to the image display device 5 shown in FIG. It is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. That is, the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 displays information that can be displayed on the image display device 5 described above. For example, a background image of a decorative design is displayed and variable display of the decorative design is executed. Further, an effect image such as a notice effect accompanying variable display of the decorative design is displayed. The main liquid crystal display 19TM200 displays a hold display and an active display (variable display compatible display).

  Further, the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 which is the second image display device is provided below the main liquid crystal display 19TM200. On the front side (player side) of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300, the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 at the downward movement end are arranged. The sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 can display an image or the like for changing the mode (for example, emission color) of the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 having light transmittance. As will be described later, it is also possible to display a preview image related to the variable display of decorative symbols executed on the main liquid crystal display 19TM200.

  The first logo panel 19TM410 is driven in the vertical direction by the first logo panel drive mechanism 19TM510, and the second logo panel 19TM420 is driven in the vertical direction by the second logo panel drive mechanism 19TM520. Hereinafter, a logo panel composed of a main liquid crystal display 19TM200, a sub liquid crystal display 19TM300, a first logo panel 19TM410, a first logo panel drive mechanism 19TM510, a second logo panel 19TM420, a second logo panel drive mechanism 19TM520, and the like. The drive mechanism 19TM001 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-2 to 8-7.

(Logo panel drive mechanism)
8-2 shows the logo panel drive mechanism 19TM001, FIG. 8-2 (a) is a front view of the logo panel drive mechanism 19TM001, and FIG. 8-2 (b) is a diagram of P in FIG. 8-2 (a). It is an arrow view. Moreover, FIG. 8-3 is a Q arrow view of FIG. 8-2 (a). As shown in FIGS. 8A to 8C, the logo panel drive mechanism 19TM001 is arranged near the center of the game area on the game board 2. FIG. 8-2 (a) shows a state in which both the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 are arranged at positions where they move downward and overlap with the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300. ing.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-2 (b) and 8-3, the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 is below the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 and on the front side (player side) of the main liquid crystal display 19TM200. Has been placed. The main liquid crystal display 19TM200 and the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 are both rectangular in front view, and the width and height of the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 are larger than the width and height of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300.

  The first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 are arranged in parallel on the left and right sides at the same distance from the front surface of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 when they are at the downward movement end. The first logo panel 19TM410 is disposed on the left side of the front surface of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300, and the second logo panel 19TM420 is disposed on the right side of the front surface of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300. That is, the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 are arranged at positions overlapping the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 in the front and rear.

  The width and height when the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 are arranged in parallel are substantially the same as the width and height of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300. Therefore, from the viewpoint of the player, when the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 are at the downward movement end, the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 is covered with the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420. Looks like you are.

  The first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 are formed of a transparent synthetic resin such as acrylic or polycarbonate. In the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420, the contour of the character information “FEV” and the contour of the character information “ER!” Are formed by forming the unevenness, respectively. For example, in a transparent synthetic resin plate, the character portion (the portion surrounded by the outline of the character) is formed thin, and the other portions are formed thick, so that the translucency of the character portion is improved. It is comprised so that it may become higher than light nature.

  In addition, instead of such a configuration, or in addition to such a configuration, a transparent synthetic resin plate made of a material such as a colored and opaque synthetic resin and formed in accordance with the contour of the character You may make it attach. In addition, the first logo panel is made of a plurality of materials having different translucency so that the translucency of the material of the character part (the part surrounded by the outline of the character) is higher than the translucency of the material of the other part. You may form 19TM410 and the 2nd logo panel 19TM420.

  Thus, by making the translucency of the character part higher than the translucency of the other parts, the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 (the first logo) located behind the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420. When the panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 are moved to the upper production position, among the information displayed on the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 located behind the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420, Positions corresponding to the character portions of the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 (area surrounded by the outline of “FEV”, area surrounded by the outline of “ER!”) The information displayed in is more visible than the information displayed at the position corresponding to the other part.

  The first logo panel 19TM410 can be moved in the vertical direction of FIG. 8-2 (a) by the first logo panel drive mechanism 19TM510. The second logo panel 19TM420 can be moved in the vertical direction of FIG. 8-2 (a) by the second logo panel drive mechanism 19TM520. The first logo panel drive mechanism 19TM510 and the second logo panel drive mechanism 19TM520 have the same structure and are arranged symmetrically in the left-right direction of FIG. 8-2 (a).

  The first logo panel drive mechanism 19TM510 includes a first rack 19TM511, a first pinion 19TM512, a first motor 19TM513, a first support plate 19TM514, and the like. The second logo panel drive mechanism 19TM520 includes a second rack 19TM521, a second pinion 19TM522, a second motor 19TM523, a second support plate 19TM524, and the like. The first rack 19TM511 is fixed to the left side surface of the first logo panel 19TM410, and the second rack 19TM521 is fixed to the right side surface of the second logo panel 19TM420. The first rack 19TM511 and the second rack 19TM521 are formed in a rectangular column shape that is elongated in the vertical direction of FIG.

  The first support plate 19TM514 and the second support plate 19TM524 are formed in a rectangular plate shape that is long in the vertical direction of FIG. Guided by a first guide 19TM515 integrally formed on the front surface of the first support plate 19TM514, the first rack 19TM511 is movable in the vertical direction of FIG. Similarly, the second rack 19TM521 is movable in the vertical direction of FIG. 8-2 by being guided by a second guide 19TM525 integrally formed on the front surface of the second support plate 19TM524.

  A first motor 19TM513 and a second motor 19TM523 are attached to the back surfaces of the first support plate 19TM514 and the second support plate 19TM524, respectively. The first pinion 19TM512 fixed to the output shaft of the first motor 19TM513 meshes with the first rack teeth 19TM511A formed on the left side surface of the first rack 19TM511. Similarly, the second pinion 19TM522 fixed to the output shaft of the second motor 19TM523 meshes with the second rack teeth 19TM521A formed on the right side surface of the second rack 19TM521.

  As described above, the first control panel 19TM410 and the second display panel 19TM420 as movable bodies are connected to the effect control board 12, and the operation of the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 is the effect control board. 12 (production control CPU 120).

  Specifically, a first motor 19TM513 for driving the first logo panel 19TM410, an origin detection sensor 19TM519 for detecting whether or not the first logo panel 19TM410 is positioned at the downward movement end, that is, the origin position. (Photo sensor), a second motor 19TM523 for driving the second logo panel 19TM420, and an origin detection sensor 19TM529 for detecting whether or not the second logo panel 19TM420 is positioned at the downward movement end, that is, the origin position. (Photo sensor) is connected, and by controlling the operation of the first motor 19TM513 and the second motor 19TM523, the operation of the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 is controlled by the effect control board 12 (effect control). CPU 120) can be individually controlled Together, the first logo panel 19TM410, second logo panel 19TM420 is whether positioned at the origin position (initial position), the performance control board 12 (effect control CPU 120) can be sensed.

  When the production control CPU 120 rotates the first motor 19TM513, the first logo panel 19TM410 fixed to the first rack 19TM511 moves in the vertical direction of FIG. Similarly, when the production control CPU 120 rotates the second motor 19TM523, the second logo panel 19TM420 fixed to the second rack 19TM521 moves in the vertical direction of FIG. 8-2 (a).

  The first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 can be independently moved in the vertical direction of FIG. 8-2 (a), and both the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 can be moved simultaneously. It is possible to move upward or downward in FIG.

  A plate-like first contact member 19TM516 and second contact member 19TM526 are fixed to the lower ends of the first rack 19TM511 and the second rack 19TM521, respectively. A first lower end stopper 19TM517 is fixed to the lower end of the front surface of the first support plate 19TM514, and a first upper end stopper 19TM518 is fixed to the upper end side of the front surface of the first support plate 19TM514. Similarly, a second lower end stopper 19TM527 is fixed to the lower end of the front surface of the second support plate 19TM524, and a second upper end stopper 19TM528 is fixed to the upper end side of the front surface of the second support plate 19TM524.

  When the first logo panel 19TM410 moves upward in FIG. 8-2 (a), the first contact member 19TM516 comes into contact with the first upper end stopper 19TM518 at the upward movement end of the first logo panel 19TM410. The logo panel 19TM410 stops at an accurate performance position at the upward movement end. When the first logo panel 19TM410 moves downward in FIG. 8-2 (a), the first contact member 19TM516 comes into contact with the first lower end stopper 19TM517 at the lower movement end of the first logo panel 19TM410, The logo panel 19TM410 stops at an accurate origin position (also referred to as an initial position or a retracted position) at the downward movement end. Whether or not the first logo panel 19TM410 is at the origin position is detected by an origin detection sensor 19TM519 (photo sensor).

  Similarly, when the second logo panel 19TM420 is moved upward in FIG. 8-2 (a), the second contact member 19TM526 is brought into contact with the second upper end stopper 19TM528 at the upward movement end of the second logo panel 19TM420. The second logo panel 19TM420 stops at an accurate performance position at the upward movement end. When the second logo panel 19TM420 moves downward in FIG. 8-2 (a), the second contact member 19TM526 comes into contact with the second lower end stopper 19TM527 at the lower movement end of the second logo panel 19TM420, and the second The logo panel 19TM420 stops at an accurate origin position (also referred to as an initial position or a retracted position) at the downward movement end. Whether or not the second logo panel 19TM420 is at the origin position is detected by an origin detection sensor 19TM529 (photo sensor).

  In the state of FIG. 8-2 (a), both the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 are arranged at the origin position overlapping the front and rear of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300, and the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 is visible. On the other hand, the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 is in a state where the player can visually recognize the whole. However, since the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 are formed of a light-transmitting material, the player can display the sub liquid crystal display via the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420. It is possible to visually recognize the information of the container 19TM300.

  That is, the mode of the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 at the origin position changes according to the display image of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300. At this time, the character portion of “FEV” and “ER!”, That is, the portion where the outline for production is formed has higher visibility than the other portions, so the player can clearly display the sub liquid crystal display. The display image of the display 19TM300 can be visually recognized, and the change of the image displayed on the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 can be grasped more clearly.

  8-4 is a front view showing a state in which the first logo panel 19TM410 is moved to a position where it overlaps with the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 in front and back, and FIG. 8-5 is a view taken along the arrow R in FIG. 8-4. is there. That is, in FIG. 8-4, the first logo panel 19TM410 is moved to the effect position that is the upper moving end of FIG. 8-4, and the first logo panel 19TM410 is arranged at a position overlapping the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 in the front and rear. doing. At this time, the visibility of the lower left portion of the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 is lowered, and the visibility of the left half of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 is improved. The player can clearly see the information displayed on the left half of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300.

  Further, in this state, the aspect of the first logo panel 19TM410 at the effect position changes according to the display image of the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 (particularly, the portion displayed at the lower left). Moreover, the aspect of the 2nd logo panel 19TM420 in an origin position changes according to the display image (particularly the part displayed on the right half) of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300. At this time, with respect to the character portion of “FEV” in the first logo panel 19TM410, the player can visually recognize the display image of the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 more clearly than other portions. It is possible to clearly grasp the change in the image displayed on the main liquid crystal display 19TM200. As for the character part of “ER!” In the second logo panel 19TM420, the player can more clearly see the display image of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 compared to other parts, and more clearly. The change of the image displayed on the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 can be grasped.

  FIG. 8-6 is a front view showing a state in which the second logo panel 19TM420 is moved to a position overlapping the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 in the front-rear direction. That is, in FIG. 8-6, the second logo panel 19TM420 is moved to the effect position that is the upward movement end of FIG. 8-6, and the second logo panel 19TM420 is arranged at a position overlapping the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 in the front and rear. doing. At this time, the visibility of the lower right portion of the main liquid crystal display device 19TM200 is lowered, and the visibility of the right half of the sub liquid crystal display device 19TM300 is improved. The player can clearly see the information displayed on the right half of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300.

  In this state, the mode of the second logo panel 19TM420 at the effect position changes according to the display image of the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 (particularly, the portion displayed at the lower right). Further, the aspect of the first logo panel 19TM410 at the origin position changes according to the display image of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 (particularly, the portion displayed on the left half). At this time, with respect to the character part of “ER!” In the second logo panel 19TM420, the player can visually recognize the display image of the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 more clearly than other parts. The change of the image displayed on the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 can be grasped more clearly. As for the character portion of “FEV” in the first logo panel 19TM410, the player can visually recognize the display image of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 more clearly than other portions, and more clearly The change of the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 19TM300 can be grasped.

  FIG. 8-7 is a front view showing a state in which both the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 are simultaneously moved to a position overlapping the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 in the front-rear direction. That is, in FIG. 8-7, both the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 are simultaneously moved to the effect position, which is the upper moving end of FIG. 8-7, and the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel The panel 19TM420 is arranged at a position overlapping the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 in the front and rear. At this time, the visibility of the lower part of the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 is lowered, and the overall visibility of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 is improved. The player can clearly see the information displayed on the entire sub liquid crystal display 19TM300.

  Moreover, in this state, both aspects of the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 at the production position change according to the display image of the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 (particularly the portion displayed at the bottom). become. At this time, regarding the character portion of “FEV” in the first logo panel 19TM410 and the character portion of “ER!” In the second logo panel 19TM420, the player is more clearly compared with the other portions. The display image of the liquid crystal display 19TM200 can be visually recognized, and the change in the image displayed on the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 can be grasped more clearly.

  As shown in FIG. 8-2 to FIG. 8-7, the logo panel drive mechanism 19TM001 provides the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 independently between the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 and the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300. Or both can be moved together as a unit. That is, a plurality of patterns for moving the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 can be provided, and a plurality of patterns for changing the visibility of the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 and the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 can be provided. Since it is possible, it becomes possible to diversify the production and improve the interest.

  Further, as the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 move from the origin position to the production position, the screen visibility of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 is improved and the screen visibility of the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 is lowered. To do. On the other hand, as the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 move from the effect position to the origin position (return to the origin position), the screen visibility of the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 is improved, and the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 is displayed. The screen visibility is reduced.

  Thus, since the visibility of the different display means of the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 and the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 changes according to the displacement of the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420, which are decorative bodies, the decorative body And the visibility of each display means can be related, and the effect of production can be enhanced.

(Specific example of production by logo panel drive mechanism)
FIG. 8-8 is a time chart showing a specific example of the effect produced by the logo panel drive mechanism. The effect control CPU 120 receives the display result designation command and the variation pattern designation command as the effect control command in the command analysis processing (step S75) of FIG. The display result designation command is an effect command that designates “display results of special symbols and decorative symbols determined by the game control microcomputer 100 in the special symbol normal processing in step S110”. The variation pattern designation command is an effect control command that designates “the variation pattern determined by the game control microcomputer 100 in the variation pattern setting process in step S111”.

  When receiving the display result designation command and the variation pattern designation command, the effect control CPU 120 executes the variation display of the decorative pattern by the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command in the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 (timing of T1). Then, the combination of decorative symbols corresponding to the display result designated by the display result designation command is confirmed and stopped.

  Here, when the decorative control CPU 120 starts displaying the decorative symbols, whether or not to display a flame image on the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 and display the flame image during the variable display. Determine the flame color of the case. Here, since the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 at the origin position are arranged in front of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300, the determination process is performed by the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel. It is also a process for determining a 19TM420 background image.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8-9 (1), when the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is “out of reach”, “out of super reach”, and “super reach big hit”. , “Display a blue (first aspect) flame image”, “Display a red (second aspect) flame image”, and “Do not display a flame image (normal background)”, respectively. Assume that a judgment value for each decision is assigned. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to display a flame image based on the decorative body background image determination random number extracted when starting the variation display of the decorative design, and a mode in the case of displaying the flame image (First mode or second mode) is determined.

  When the received variation pattern command indicates “non-reach”, the effect control CPU 120 determines to display a blue (first mode) flame image at a rate of 15%, and 85% It is determined that the flame image is not displayed at the rate of, i.e., the normal background.

  If the received fluctuation pattern command indicates “out of super reach”, it is determined to display a blue (first mode) flame image at a rate of 25%, and red at a rate of 25%. It is decided to display the flame image of (second aspect) and not to display the flame image at a rate of 50%, that is, to determine the normal background.

  When the received variation pattern command indicates “Super reach big hit”, it is decided to display a blue (first mode) flame image at a rate of 25%, and red at a rate of 45%. It is decided to display the flame image of (second aspect) and not to display the flame image at a rate of 30%, that is, to determine the normal background.

  Thus, when the image displayed on the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 is a flame image, the ratio of super reach is higher and the ratio of big hit is also higher than the case of the normal background. In addition, when the image displayed on the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 is a red flame image, the ratio of super reach is higher than that of the blue flame image, and the ratio of the big hit is also high.

  Here, the form of the flame image displayed on the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 is different from the decorative outline (characters “FEVER!”) Formed on the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420. Both forms are not similar. The display area of the flame image on the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 is a decorative outline (“FEVER!”) When the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 are viewed from the front (player side). Character part). Therefore, the player can visually recognize the decorative outline (characters “FEVER!”) Formed on the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420, and the flame displayed behind the decorative outline. The image (image that is not similar to the characters “FEVER!”) Is also visible. Thereby, it seems to the player that the effect that the outline for decoration is covered with the flame is executed.

  The player expects a flame image to be displayed on the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300, and expects the flame image to be red. That is, it is expected that the characters “FEVER!” Formed on the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 at the origin position are covered with flame, and that the color of the flame is red. Will do.

  In addition, when the effect control CPU 120 starts the display of the decorative symbols, the displacement effect of moving at least one of the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 from the origin position to the effect position during the change display. And whether to execute a displacement effect is determined. Here, as an execution mode of the displacement effect, a first mode in which only the first logo panel 19TM410 (logo panel displaying “FEV”) is displaced from the origin position to the effect position, and the second logo panel 19TM420 (“ER! And the second logo panel 19TM410 (logo panel displaying “FEV”) and the second logo panel 19TM420 (“ER!”). There is a third mode in which both the logo panel on which is displayed) are displaced from the origin position to the effect position.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8-9 (2), when the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is “out of reach”, “out of super reach”, and “super reach big hit”. , “Execute displacement effect in the first aspect”, “Execute displacement effect in the second aspect”, “Execute displacement effect in the third aspect”, and “Do not execute the displacement effect” ”Is assigned to each decision. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the displacement effect based on the displacement effect determination random number extracted when the decorative symbol variation display is started, and the mode when the displacement effect is executed (first mode) , Any one of the second mode and the third mode).

  When the received variation pattern command indicates “non-reach”, the effect control CPU 120 decides to execute the displacement effect of the first mode at the rate of 5%, and at the rate of 3%. It is decided to execute two types of displacement effects and not to execute displacement effects at a rate of 92%.

  When the received variation pattern command indicates “out of super reach”, it is decided to execute the displacement effect of the first mode at a rate of 10%, and the displacement of the second mode at a rate of 10%. It decides to execute the effect, decides to execute the displacement effect of the third aspect at a rate of 20%, and decides not to execute the displacement effect at a rate of 60%.

  If the received variation pattern command indicates “super reach big hit”, it is decided to execute the displacement effect of the first mode at a rate of 10%, and the displacement of the second mode at a rate of 15%. It decides to execute the effect, decides to execute the displacement effect of the third aspect at a rate of 50%, and decides not to execute the displacement effect at a rate of 25%.

  As described above, when the displacement effect is executed (when at least one of the logo panels moves), the ratio of the super reach is higher than when the displacement effect is not executed (when none of the logo panels move). High, and the percentage of big hits is also high. Further, when the displacement effect of the second aspect is executed (when only “ER!” Is displaced), it is more than when the displacement effect of the first aspect is executed (when only “FEV” is displaced). The ratio that becomes super reach is high, and the ratio that becomes big hit is also high. Furthermore, when the displacement effect of the third aspect is executed (when both “FEV” and “ER!” Are displaced), it becomes super reach than when the displacement effect of the second aspect is executed. The ratio is high, and the ratio of big hits is also high.

  Accordingly, the player expects the first logo panel 19TM410 or the second logo panel 19TM420 to move, and more specifically expects the second logo panel 19TM420 to move. Then, it is most expected that both the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 move.

  When the effect control CPU 120 decides to execute the displacement effect and decides to execute the displacement effect of the third aspect, that is, both the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420. When the visibility of the entire screen of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 is improved by moving the character, whether or not to execute the character notice effect and the execution mode when the character notice effect is executed are determined. Here, as an execution mode of the character notice effect, a first mode in which the character “chance” is displayed on the screen of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300, and a first mode in which the character “hot” is displayed on the screen of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300. There are two embodiments.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8-9 (3), when the display result specified by the display result specifying command is “out of” and “big hit”, respectively, It is assumed that determination values relating to the respective determinations of “execution of character”, “execute character notice effect in the second mode”, and “do not execute character notice effect” are assigned. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the character notice effect based on the character notice effect determining random number extracted when starting the variation display of the decorative design, and the mode when the character notice effect is executed ( One of the first mode and the second mode) is determined.

  When the received display result designation command indicates “out of”, the effect control CPU 120 determines to execute the character notice effect of the first mode at a rate of 30%, and the 10% rate at the first. It is decided to execute the character notice effect of two modes, and decide not to execute the character notice effect at a rate of 60%.

  Further, when the received display result designation command indicates “big hit”, it is decided to execute the character notice effect of the first mode at a rate of 15%, and the character of the second mode at a rate of 65%. It decides to execute the notice effect, and decides not to execute the character notice effect at a rate of 20%.

  As described above, when the character notice effect is executed, the ratio of the big hit is higher than when the character notice effect is not executed. In addition, when the character notice effect of the second aspect is executed (when “extreme heat” is displayed), when the character notice effect of the first aspect is executed (when “chance” is displayed). The ratio of big hits is higher.

  Therefore, the player expects the character notice effect to be executed and displayed on the screen of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 after the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 are moved to the effect position. I hope that the characters will be "hot".

  As described above, whether or not the background image change effect is executed and executed in the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300, whether or not the displacement effect is executed and executed by the first logo panel 19TM410 and / or the second logo panel 19TM420, and the sub liquid crystal display. When the presence / absence and execution mode of the character notice effect in 19TM300 are determined, the effect control CPU 120 starts displaying the decorative symbols in accordance with the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command (T1 shown in FIG. 8-8). Timing).

  Then, when it is determined to execute the background image change effect, the effect control CPU 120 displays the flame on the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 at the timing when the predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the change (or at the same time as the start of the change). Are displayed in the first mode (blue) or the second mode (red) (timing of T2).

  Then, when it is determined to execute the displacement effect, the CPU 120 for effect control is the timing when a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) has elapsed since the flame image was displayed on the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300. The displacement effect is executed in any one of the first to third modes (timing of T3A). That is, only a decorative body displaying “FEV”, only a decorative body displaying “ER!”, Or both a decorative body displaying “FEV” and a decorative body displaying “ER!” The decorative body is moved from the origin position to the effect position (T3A to T3B). In the present embodiment, the displacement effect may be executed even when the flame image is not displayed (when the background image change effect is not executed). In this case, a predetermined period has elapsed from the start of the fluctuation. The displacement effect is executed at the timing (or at the same time when the change starts).

  Furthermore, when the displacement effect of the third aspect is executed, the effect control CPU 120 has both the decoration body displaying “FEV” and the decoration body displaying “ER!” At the effect position. In addition, at the timing when a predetermined condition is satisfied (in this example, the timing of T4 when the reach state is established in the main liquid crystal display 19TM200), the first mode (character display of “chance”) is displayed on the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300. Or the character notice effect of the 2nd mode (character display of "Intense heat") is performed.

  Then, when the super-reach effect (for example, the battle effect in which the character battles) having a high jackpot expectation is executed on the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 (for example, at the timing of T5A), the effect control CPU 120 is in the effect position. The displacement effect is terminated (T5A to T5B) by moving the first logo panel 19TM410 and / or the second logo panel 19TM420 to the original position (returning to the state before the execution of the displacement effect). Thereby, the visibility in the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 is improved again, and the player can be focused on the super reach effect executed in the main liquid crystal display 19TM200.

  Next, a specific aspect of the effect in the logo panel drive mechanism 19TM001 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the example shown in FIG. 8-10, the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 displays a red flame image (executes the background change effect of the second mode), and both the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 are displayed. Displacement from the origin position to the effect position (execution of the change effect of the third aspect) is performed, and further, the character “superheated” is displayed on the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 (character notice effect of the third aspect is executed).

  First, FIG. 8-10 (1) shows a variable display of decorative symbols (at the timing T1 shown in FIG. 8-8) in the symbol display area 5L, symbol display area 5C, and symbol display area 5R of the main liquid crystal display 19TM200. (Started fluctuation display) is started. At this time, a background image related to the background image displayed on the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 is displayed on the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300. For example, when a part of the character is displayed on the main liquid crystal display 19TM200, the other part of the character is displayed on the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300, so that the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 and the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 are displayed. The whole of the character is displayed. And the 1st logo panel 19TM410 and the 2nd logo panel 19TM420 are in the origin position which overlaps with the sub liquid crystal display device 19TM300 by front view.

  At this time, the visibility of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 disposed behind the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 is in a lowered state, but the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 are transparent. Therefore, it is possible to visually recognize the screen of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8-10 (2), the production control CPU 120 executes variable display of decorative symbols in the symbol display area 5L, symbol display area 5C, and symbol display area 5R of the main liquid crystal display 19TM200. When this is done (at timing T2 shown in FIG. 8-8), a red flame image is displayed on the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300. By displaying a red flame image on the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300, the aspect of the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 having translucency in front of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 is determined by the player. It turns red when seen. Of the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420, the character portion (within the outline) of “FEVER!”, Which has particularly high translucency, can be more clearly seen than the other portions. (It changes to darker red than the other parts), and from the player's point of view, the character part of “FEVER!” Appears as if covered with a red flame.

  At this time, a part (lower part) of the red flame is displayed on the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300, and the other part (upper part) of the red flame image is displayed on the main liquid crystal display 19TM200. The red flame image displayed on the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 is an image related to the effect related to the variable display of the decorative pattern executed on the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 (effect suggesting the display result). I try to suggest this to the player.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8-10 (3), the effect control CPU 120 moves both the decorative bodies of the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 at the origin position to the effect position simultaneously (see FIG. 8-10 (3)). T3A to T3B shown in 8-8). That is, the character portion “FEV” and the character portion “ER!” Are integrally separated from the origin position to the effect position without being separated. As a result, the visibility of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 is improved. On the other hand, both the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 are displaced to a production position that overlaps the front and back of the main liquid crystal display 19TM200, thereby lowering the visibility of the lower part of the screen in the main liquid crystal display 19TM200. It is in a state.

  Here, in the example shown in (3) of FIG. 8-10, the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 are displayed on the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 along with the movement from the origin position to the effect position. The red flame also performs the effect of moving together with the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420. That is, the effect control CPU 120 causes the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 to be synchronized with the timing (T3A) when the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 are moved from the origin position toward the effect position. The main liquid crystal display 19TM200 and the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 execute display control for changing the display position of the red flame image at the speed of movement as a unit (at the speed of movement at T3A to T3B). By such display control, the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 move from the origin position to the effect position (period T3A to T3B), and the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 Even after moving to the production position (after T3B and including FIG. 8-10 (4) described later), the state where the character portion of “FEVER!” Is covered with a red flame (player) A state of high expectation for the future).

  That is, even after the execution of the displacement effect, it is possible to change the mode of the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420, and even in the effect position, particularly among the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420. With regard to the character portion (in the outline) of “FEVER!” Having high translucency, the change in the aspect can be clearly seen (changed to a darker red color than the other portion) compared to the other portions. From the viewpoint of the person, it looks as if the letter “FEVER!” Is covered with a red flame.

  As described above, the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 are displayed in accordance with the mode of the image displayed on the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 located behind the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 at the origin. The first logo can be changed in accordance with the mode of the image displayed on the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 located behind the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 at the production position. It is possible to change the mode of the panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420. The visibility of the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 and the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 can be changed by moving the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 from the origin position to the effect position. By these controls, the production can be prevented from becoming monotonous, and the production effect of the production using the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 can be enhanced and the entertainment can be improved.

  In particular, regarding the portion where the outline of “FEV” is formed in the first logo panel 19TM410 and the portion where the outline of “ER!” Is formed in the second logo panel 19TM420, the display device (origin position) located behind Since the aspect clearly changes in accordance with the image displayed on the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 and at the effect position on the main liquid crystal display 19TM200), the effect is enhanced.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8-10 (4), the effect control CPU 120 displays 7 in the symbol display area 5L and the symbol display area 5R of the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 at the timing when the reach state in the variation pattern should be established. The symbol is brought into a reach state by stopping the display, and the characters “Leach!” Are displayed on the upper part of the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 (timing T4 in FIG. 8-8). At this timing, in the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 with improved visibility, a character notice effect is displayed to display the characters “Intense heat”.

  As described above, when the displacement effect of the third aspect is executed and both the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 move to the effect position, the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 with improved visibility performs the character notice effect. Since there is a possibility of being executed, the player will pay attention to the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300. And, when the word “extreme heat” is displayed, the expectation of jackpot is higher than when the character “chance” is displayed, so the player is interested in which character is displayed. Can improve interest.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 8-10 (5), the effect control CPU 120 executes a battle effect in which the character performs a battle as a super reach effect in the main liquid crystal display 19 TM 200 (FIG. 8-8). , The first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 are moved from the effect position to the origin position (T5A to T5B). Thereby, the visibility of the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 is improved, and the player can be concentrated on the super reach effect.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 8-10 (5), the flame image is erased from the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 and the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 with the execution of the super reach effect (normal background image). However, the present invention is not limited to such a form, and the flame image may be continuously displayed on the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 even when the super reach effect is being executed. That is, as the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 are moved from the production position to the origin position, the red flame displayed on the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 is also changed to the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo. You may perform the effect which moves with the panel 19TM420. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 matches the timing (T5A) when the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 are moved from the effect position toward the origin position (T5A), and the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420. The main liquid crystal display 19TM200 and the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 execute display control for changing the display position of the red flame image at the speed at which the two are moved together (at the moving speed at T5A to T5B). By such display control, the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 move from the production position to the origin position (period T5A to T5B), and the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 Even after moving to the origin position (after T5B), it is possible to continue the state in which the character portion of “FEVER!” Is covered with a red flame (high expectation level for the player). .

(Example with sub liquid crystal display drive mechanism)
In the above embodiment, the logo panel drive mechanism 19TM001 is not provided with a mechanism for driving the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300. However, as shown in FIGS. 8-11 to 8-14, the first logo panel 19TM410, Similar to the second logo panel 19TM420, a mechanism for driving the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 may be provided.

  8-11 shows a logo panel drive mechanism 19TM010 provided with a mechanism for driving the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300. FIG. 8-11 (a) is a front view of the logo panel drive mechanism 19TM010, and FIG. b) is a view taken in the direction of arrow S in FIG. 8-11 (a), and FIG. 8-12 is a view taken in the direction of arrow T in FIG. 8-11 (a).

  The logo panel drive mechanism 19TM010 shown in FIGS. 8-11 to 8-14 is an example in which the sub liquid crystal display drive mechanism 19TM600 is added to the logo panel drive mechanism 19TM001 shown in FIGS. 8-1 to 8-7. is there. That is, as shown in FIGS. 8-11 and 8-12, in the logo panel drive mechanism 19TM010, the main liquid crystal display 19TM200, the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300, the first logo panel 19TM410, the first logo panel drive mechanism 19TM510, the first The two logo panel 19TM420 and the second logo panel drive mechanism 19TM520 have the same structure as the logo panel drive mechanism 19TM001 described above, and the logo panel drive mechanism 19TM010 is added with the sub liquid crystal display drive mechanism 19TM600. It is the structure which is done.

  FIG. 8-11 (a) shows that the first logo panel 19TM410, the second logo panel 19TM420, and the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 are at the origin position which is the downward moving end of FIG. 8-11 (a). The first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 are arranged at positions where they overlap with the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300.

  Regarding the main liquid crystal display 19TM200, the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300, the first logo panel 19TM410, the first logo panel drive mechanism 19TM510, the second logo panel 19TM420, and the second logo panel drive mechanism 19TM520 in the logo panel drive mechanism 19TM010 Since it has the same structure as the logo panel drive mechanism 19TM001 described above, detailed description is omitted.

  The sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 can be moved in the vertical direction of FIG. 8-11 (a) by the sub liquid crystal display driving mechanism 19TM600. The sub liquid crystal display drive mechanism 19TM600 includes a rack 19TM610, a pinion 19TM620, a motor 19TM630, a support plate 19TM640, and the like. A rack 19TM610 is fixed to the back surface of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300. The rack 19TM610 is formed in a thin plate shape that is long in the vertical direction of FIG. 8-11 (a).

  The support plate 19TM640 is long in the vertical direction of FIG. 8-11 (a) and has a U-shaped cross section. The rack 19TM610 is movable in the vertical direction of FIG. 8-11 (a) by being guided by a guide 19TM650 integrally formed on the front surface of the support plate 19TM640. A motor 19TM630 is attached to the right side surface of the support plate 19TM640. A pinion 19TM620 fixed to the output shaft of the motor 19TM630 is engaged with a rack tooth 19TM610A formed on the back surface of the rack 19TM610. When the effect control CPU 120 rotates the motor 19TM630, the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 fixed to the rack 19TM610 moves in the vertical direction of FIG. 8-11 (a).

  The first logo panel 19TM410, the second logo panel 19TM420, and the sub liquid crystal display device 19TM300 are independently movable in the vertical direction of FIGS. 8-11 (a), and the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel It is possible to simultaneously move the three members of 19TM420 and the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 in the upward or downward direction of FIG. A plate-like contact member 19TM660 is fixed to the lower end of the rack 19TM610. A lower end stopper 19TM670 is fixed to the lower end of the front surface of the support plate 19TM640, and an upper end stopper 19TM680 is fixed to the upper end side of the front surface of the support plate 19TM640.

  Thus, the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 as a movable body is connected to the effect control board 12, and the operation of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 is controlled by the effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120). .

  Specifically, a motor 19TM630 for driving the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300, an origin detection sensor 19TM671 for detecting whether or not the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 is located at the lower movement end, that is, the origin position (photo Sensor), and the operation of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 can be controlled by the effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120) by controlling the operation of the motor 19TM630. The effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120) can detect whether or not the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 is located at the origin position (initial position).

  When the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 moves upward in FIG. 8-11 (a), the contact member 19TM660 contacts the upper end stopper 19TM680 at the upper moving end of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300, and the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 Stops at the precise performance position at the upward movement end. When the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 moves downward in FIG. 8-11 (a), the contact member 19TM660 contacts the lower end stopper 19TM670 at the lower moving end of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300, and the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 Stops at the correct origin position (also referred to as initial position or retracted position) of the downward movement end. Whether or not the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 is at the origin position is detected by an origin detection sensor 19TM671 (photo sensor).

  In the state of FIG. 8-11 (a), the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 is disposed at the origin position where it does not overlap with the main liquid crystal display 19TM200, and both the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 are The sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 at the origin position is arranged at the origin position overlapping with the front and rear, and the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 is in a state of reduced visibility, while the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 is visually recognized by the player. It is ready for use. However, since the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 are formed of a light-transmitting material, the player can display the sub liquid crystal display via the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420. It is possible to visually recognize the information of the container 19TM300.

  FIG. 8-13 is a front view showing a state in which the first logo panel 19TM410, the second logo panel 19TM420, and the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 are moved to positions where they overlap with the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 in the front view. 8-14 is a view on arrow U of FIG. 8-13. That is, in FIG. 8-13, the first logo panel 19TM410, the second logo panel 19TM420, and the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 are simultaneously moved to the effect position which is the moving end in the upward direction of FIG. Three of the logo panel 19TM410, the second logo panel 19TM420, and the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 are arranged at positions overlapping the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 in the front and rear. At this time, the visibility of the lower portion of the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 is lowered, and the sub-liquid crystal display 19TM300 has the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 in positions overlapping each other. Since the state in which both are arranged continues, the state in which the overall visibility is lowered is maintained. And the aspect of the 1st logo panel 19TM410 and the 2nd logo panel 19TM420 in an effect position changes according to the image displayed on sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 in an effect position.

  As shown in FIGS. 8-11 to 8-14, the logo panel drive mechanism 19TM010 has the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 independent between the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 and the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300. Or both can be moved together as a unit. Furthermore, the three members of the first logo panel 19TM410, the second logo panel 19TM420, and the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 can be moved simultaneously and integrally to a position overlapping the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 in front and back.

  Here, the effect control CPU 120 drives the motor 19TM630 to drive the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 regardless of whether the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 are at the origin position or the effect position. It is also possible to move only independently. Accordingly, it is possible to move only the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 to the effect position while keeping the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 at the origin position. At this time, only the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 is in an effect position overlapping with the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 in the front and rear, and the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 and the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 with respect to the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420. Both of these are in the origin position where they do not overlap in the front and rear.

  It is also possible to leave only the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 at the origin position in a state where the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 are moved to the effect position. In addition, first, the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 are moved from the origin position to the effect position, and thereafter, the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 is moved from the origin position to the effect position with a time difference. Is possible. That is, a plurality of patterns for moving the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 and the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 can be provided, and the visibility of the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 and the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 can be improved. Since a plurality of patterns to be changed can be provided, it is possible to diversify the production and improve the interest.

(Modification)
(1) In the above embodiment, in order to change the mode of the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420, the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 located at the rear (the main liquid crystal display at the production position) 19TM200) shows an example of changing the image to be displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to such an embodiment, and a light emitting plate having a light emitting body such as an LED is disposed behind the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420. And you may make it change the aspect of the 1st logo panel 19TM410 and the 2nd logo panel 19TM420 by changing the luminescent color of the light-emitting body. Further, by arranging a light guide member behind the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 and changing the color of the light incident on the light guide member, the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo You may make it change the aspect of panel 19TM420.

  At this time, the light emitting plate or the light guide member disposed behind the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 is moved from the origin position to the first logo panel 19TM410 with the movement of the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420. The second logo panel 19TM420 may be moved to the rear position (production position), and is installed in advance behind the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420. There may be.

  (2) In the above embodiment, when the first logo panel 19TM410, the second logo panel 19TM420, and the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 are at the origin position, the example does not overlap with the main liquid crystal display 19TM200. Not only in such a form, but when the first logo panel 19TM410, the second logo panel 19TM420, and the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 are at the origin position, a part or all of them overlap with the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 in the front and rear. Also good. For example, the first logo panel 19TM410, the second logo panel 19TM420, and the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 at the origin position may be arranged so as to overlap the upper end or the lower end of the main liquid crystal display 19TM200. When the displacement effect is executed, the first logo panel 19TM410, the second logo panel 19TM420, and the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 are moved to an effect position that overlaps with the central portion of the main liquid crystal display 19TM200. May be.

  According to such a configuration, the visibility of the upper end portion or the lower end portion of the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 is improved by the execution of the displacement effect, while the central portion of the main liquid crystal display 19TM200 that is normally watched by the player is displayed. Visibility will be reduced.

  (3) In the above embodiment, the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 in which the outline of the character is formed are exemplified as the decorative body having translucency. The outline of the character's face and the outline of an item such as a weapon may be formed on the decorative body having the above. In addition, a plurality of decorative bodies arranged separately move from the origin position to the effect position, and execute a so-called combined effect in which a predetermined contour (character, character, item, etc.) is formed integrally at each effect position. You may make it do.

  (4) In the above embodiment, when the configuration capable of driving the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 is adopted, the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 move from the origin position to the effect position, but the sub liquid crystal display The device 19TM300 moves from the origin position to the effect position while the first effect pattern that does not move from the origin position, the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 move from the origin position to the effect position, and the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 also moves from the origin position to the effect position. A second performance pattern may be provided. In the case of such a configuration, it is preferable that the ratio of the big hit is higher when the effect by the second effect pattern is executed than when the effect by the first effect pattern is executed.

  (5) In the above embodiment, the first logo panel 19TM410, the second logo panel 19TM420, and the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 start moving from the origin position and return to the origin position before reaching the effect position. May be provided. And, when the effect is executed by the effect pattern that moves from the origin position to the effect position (reaches the effect position) than when the effect is executed by such an effect pattern, the ratio of the big hit is It should be high.

  (6) In the above embodiment, after the first logo panel 19TM410, the second logo panel 19TM420, and the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 move from each origin position to each first effect position, only the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 The first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 may move from each first effect position to each second effect position while staying at the first effect position. That is, the first logo panel 19TM410, the second logo panel 19TM420, and the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 are integrally moved simultaneously from the respective origin positions to the first effect position (the final effect position for the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300). After that, the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 further moved from the first effect position to the second effect position, thereby moving to the first effect position (the final effect position for the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300). An effect pattern that improves the visibility of the entire screen of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 may be provided. When an effect is executed using such an effect pattern, the first logo panel 19TM410, the second logo panel 19TM420, and the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 are integrated together from the respective origin positions to the first effect position. After moving to (final effect position for the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300), the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo panel 19TM420 do not move from the first effect position to the second effect position (viewing of the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 It is better to make the percentage of big hits higher than when the effect is executed by the effect pattern.

  (7) In the above embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 executes each effect shown in FIG. 8-9 according to the display result specified by the display result specifying command and the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command. Although the example of determining the presence / absence and execution mode has been shown, not only in this form, but according to the determination result at the time of starting winning (determination result whether or not it becomes a big hit, the determination result of the variation category, etc.) The presence / absence and execution mode of each effect may be determined. That is, when the determination result at the time of winning the start is a big hit, each effect is executed as a pre-reading notice effect at a higher rate than in the case of a loss, and the execution mode of each effect is set to a high expectation mode.

  In this way, when the pre-reading notice effect is executed based on the determination result at the time of starting winning, a plurality of times are executed before the change display that is the object of the determination (which is the target of the so-called pre-reading notice). An effect of displaying a flame image on the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 and an effect of moving the first logo panel 19TM410, the second logo panel 19TM420, and the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 may be executed over the variable display. For example, in each of the plurality of variable displays before the variable display that is the target of the pre-reading notice is executed, an effect of displaying a flame image on the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 is executed, and the first logo panel 19TM410 and the second logo are displayed. An effect of moving the panel 19TM420 and the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 is executed. In addition, when each variable display is executed, the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 with improved visibility of the entire screen is provided with a countdown effect in which the character is displayed together with the number of remaining variable displays until the variable display targeted for the pre-reading notice. May be executed.

[Second Embodiment Regarding Feature 19TM]
Next, a second embodiment relating to the characteristic portion 19TM will be described below.

  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. 9-1 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. 9-1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of 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. 9A, 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. 9A, the number of special figure reserved memories is displayed on the upper and lower parts of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B together with the reserved memory display area. A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 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 normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B has a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a normal open state that is a vertical position and an expanded open state that is a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. An electric tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a second start winning opening is formed.

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the 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).

  The game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. 9-2. 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. 9-2. 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 door shown in FIG. 9-2, and changes into an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. A big winning opening as a predetermined area is formed.

  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 (in the example shown in FIG. 9A, on the left side of the game area). 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.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with 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. 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. 9-2, the main board 11 is connected to 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. 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.

  9-3 is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the presentation control command used by a present Example. 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). The command form shown in FIG. 9-3 is an example, and other command forms may be used. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number and may be a value corresponding to the instruction content by the effect control command.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, various processes for controlling the progress of the game are executed by the CPU 103 executing the program read from the ROM 101.

  In the main board 11, various random number values such as a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, a random value MR4 for determining a normal figure display result, etc. Numerical data is controlled to be countable. The random number circuit 104 only needs to be able to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. For the random number values that are not counted by the random number circuit 104, the CPU 103 performs various types of software by software. It is only necessary to count by updating the numerical data.

  FIG. 9-4 shows the variation pattern of the present embodiment. In this embodiment, a plurality of variation patterns as shown in FIG. 9-4 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. 9-4, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in this embodiment is executed is set shorter than the super reach α and super reach β that are the super reach fluctuation patterns. ing. 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 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 9-2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. ing. 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 has a plurality 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 plurality of variation patterns as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table for storing types is stored.

  FIG. 9-5 illustrates 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 FIGS. 9-4 is also stored.

  In the setting example shown in FIG. 9-6 (A), depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, the “probable big hit A” and the “probable big hit B” for the big hit types. The assignment of judgment values 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. 9-6 (A) is merely an example, and jackpot types other than those shown in FIG. 9-6 (A) may be provided. The presence / absence and the like may be set appropriately.

  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. 9-2 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. 9-2, the effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area of the effect control CPU 120. Update of numerical data indicating random values independently of the RAM 122 that provides the display, 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 CPU 120 for effect control A random number circuit 124 that performs the above 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. 9B, whether or not the first movable accessory driving motor 303 and the first movable accessory 300 for driving the first movable accessory 300 are located at the origin position. The first movable combination origin detection sensor 316 (photo sensor) for detecting the second movable combination drive motors 411 and 421 for driving the second movable combination 400, and the second movable combination 400 are the origin positions. Are connected to second movable accessory origin detection sensors 440A and 440B (photosensors) for detecting whether or not the third movable accessory 500 is located, and a third movable accessory drive motor 520 for driving the third movable accessory 500. The first movable combination driving motor 303, the second movable combination driving motor 411, 421, and the third movable combination driving motor 520 are controlled to control the first movable combination 300, the second movable combination. 400, third movable accessory 50 The production control board 12 (production control CPU 120) can individually control the operation of the first movable combination 300, the second movable combination 400, and the third movable combination 500. The effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120) can detect whether or not it is located at the position (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. 9-12 to 9-14. FIGS. 9-12 is a figure which shows the example of the operation control for real operation confirmation in the 1st movable accessory 300. FIG. FIGS. 9-13 is a figure which shows the example of the operation control for real operation confirmation in the 2nd movable accessory 400. FIG. FIGS. 9-14 is a figure which shows the example of the operation control for real operation confirmation in the 3rd movable accessory 500. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 9-12, 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 at a predetermined location, 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, where the first movable portion 302 tilts sideways. The initial position (see FIG. 9-12 (A)) and the first effect position (see FIG. 9-12 (B)) where the first movable portion 302 stands vertically in a position away from the first retraction. And a first movable accessory driving motor 303 that reciprocates (rotates) between them. 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. 9-1), and the first movable portion 302 is separated from the first retracted position. At least a part is superimposed on the front side of the display screen of the effect display device 5 at the effect position.

  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 positioned at the tilt position at the origin position (initial position) as shown in FIG. 9-12 (A). 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. 9-12 (B). 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. 9-13, the second movable accessory 400 is extended in the vertical direction and the second movable part 401 extending in the horizontal direction and slightly shorter than the horizontal dimension of the effect display device 5. A second movable portion 402 having substantially the same size as the vertical dimension of the effect display 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 (the origin position, the initial position, the position indicated by the solid line in FIG. 9-13 (A)) above the effect display device 5. ) And a second effect position (refer to a position indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 9-13 (B)) that is disposed at a substantially central position in the vertical direction in front of the effect display device 5 and is away from the second retraction position. It is possible to reciprocate vertically between them.

  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 portion 402 is moved by the second movable accessory driving motor 421 to the left second retracted position of the effect display device 5 (see the position indicated by the solid line in FIG. 9-13 (A)) and the effect display. It is possible to reciprocate in the left-right direction between the second effect position (refer to the position indicated by the two-dot chain line in FIG. 9-13 (B)) disposed at a substantially central position in the left-right direction in front of the device 5. Yes.

  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. 9-13 (A). The second 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 9-13 (B) by driving the 2nd movable accessory drive motor 411 and 421, and the 2nd movable accessory drive motor By reversely driving 411 and 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. 9-14, the third movable accessory 500 is partially located 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. Is superimposed on the effect 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. 9-14 (A), the third movable portion 502 has a circular shape when viewed from the front, has a predetermined pattern on the front surface, and can emit light on the front surface by a built-in light-emitting body (not shown). Is provided. 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, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  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 for clearing a RAM area, setting various initial values, initializing a timer for determining a start interval (for example, 2 ms) of effect control, and the like is shown in FIG. Is executed as the initialization process (S71) shown in FIG. 6, and the second initialization process for performing the return to the origin position and the operation check of each movable accessory 300, 400, 500 is performed as the initial action control process ( This is executed as S72).

  FIG. 9-7 is a flowchart illustrating the second initialization process (S72) of the present embodiment. In the second initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 first identifies the movable accessory to be operated first based on the setting data (ST101). 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 ST101 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 combination identified in ST101 is an origin detection target combination that requires origin detection (ST102).

  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 ST101 is the first movable combination 300 or the second movable combination 400, it is determined as “Y” in the determination, while the movable combination specified in ST101 is the first combination. In the case of the three movable objects 500, it is determined as “N”.

  If “N” is determined in ST102, the process proceeds to ST130. On the other hand, if “Y” is determined in ST102, the process proceeds to ST103, where the detection state of the origin detection sensor corresponding to the operation subject is specified (ST103), 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) (ST104).

  If it is not at the origin position (initial position) (ST104; N), the process proceeds to ST105, and after setting the non-detection operation frequency counter to 0 for counting the number of executions of non-detection operation control (ST105) The same speed as the minimum speed (see FIGS. 9-9 and 9-10) in the action control for actual action (long initialization action control), which will be described later, as the control speed for operating the acting object A minimum control speed for operating the action subject is operated at a speed (ST106), and if the action target accessory is the first moveable accessory 300, for example, the first moveable accessory 300 The object drive motor 303 is started to drive in the direction of the origin position (ST107), and the timer count of the non-detection operation period timer is started (ST108). 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 for monitoring whether the origin detection sensor is in the detection state and whether the non-detection operation period timer has reached a value corresponding to the upper limit time (ST109, ST110).

  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 process proceeds to ST130. On the other hand, when the non-detection operation period timer becomes a value corresponding to the upper limit time, that is, when the action target is not located at the origin position (initial position) even after the upper limit time has elapsed, ST112 Then, 1 is added to the non-detection operation number counter (ST112), 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). (ST113).

  If the value of the non-detection operation number counter reaches the number of operation error determinations in ST113, the driving of the movable accessory driving motor is stopped, and the origin return error of the operation subject accessory is stored (ST114). Proceed to ST130. 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 origin return error is stored in order to make the object to be operated dead end), and the process proceeds to ST130.

  In the present embodiment, when the value of the non-detection operation frequency counter reaches the operation error determination number in ST113, the mode in which the operation target object is in a dead end state is exemplified. In ST113, when the value of the non-detection operation count counter reaches the operation error determination count, error processing is started, and the error processing is executed, whereby the second initialization process is performed. 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 does not reach the operation error determination number, the driving of the movable accessory driving motor is stopped and the process returns to ST106, and the processes of ST106 to ST108 are performed again. The operation 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) (non-detection operation control) is started, and the monitoring states of ST109 and ST110 described above Migrate to

  Therefore, even if it is determined in ST110 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 ST130 without proceeding to ST114.

  On the other hand, if “Y” is determined in ST104 and the process proceeds to ST120, the detection operation number counter is set to 0, then the detection operation process data is set (ST121a), and the detection operation process timer is set. The timer count is started (ST121b). 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. In addition, in the detection-time operation process data of the present embodiment, the minimum speed (FIG. 9-9) in the actual operation confirmation operation control (long initialization operation control) to be described later is set as the control speed for operating the object to be operated. 9-9), the minimum control speed for operating the object to be operated at the same operation speed is described (set).

  Next, the actuating object is operated based on the minimum control speed set in the set detection-time operation process data (ST122), and it is determined whether or not the process data is completed (ST123). If the operation is not completed, the process returns to ST122, 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), the robot temporarily moves away from the origin position (initial position) and returns to the origin position (initial position) from a position away from the origin position (initial position) (see FIG. 9-9). ). 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 ST123 that the set operation process data at the time of detection has been completed, the driving of the movable accessory driving motor is stopped and the process proceeds to ST124, where 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).

  When the origin detection sensor is in the detection state, that is, when the operation subject is located at the origin position (initial position), the process proceeds to ST130.

  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 operation count counter during detection (ST126). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the detection operation number counter after the addition has reached the number of operation error determinations (for example, 3) (ST127). If the value of the operation count counter at the time of detection reaches the number of operation error determinations, the process proceeds to ST128, stores the origin return error of the action target object (ST128), and proceeds to ST130. 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 memorized in order to make the subject character a dead end state, and the process proceeds to ST130.

  In this embodiment, in ST127, when the value of the operation counter at the time of detection reaches the number of operation error determinations, an example is given in which the target object to be operated is in a dead end state. Without being limited thereto, when the value of the operation count counter at detection reaches the operation error determination count in ST113, the error processing is started and the second initialization process is interrupted by executing the error processing. 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 ST130, which is executed when “N” is determined in ST102, “Y” is determined in ST109, or “Y” is determined in ST124, among the movable accessories, it 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), The processing shifts to processing for performing operation control for actual operation confirmation shown in 9-8. On the other hand, if there are any remaining movable combinations, the process proceeds to ST131, the movable combination to be operated next is specified, and then the process returns to ST102, and the specified operation target combination is described above after ST102. The process is executed in the same way.

  When ST131 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 ST131 is executed when is the second movable combination 400, the third movable combination 500 is specified as the operation target combination based on the setting data.

  Next, the process shown in FIG. 9-8 will be described. First, in S200 shown in FIG. 9-8, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the operation based on the setting data (step ST101). A confirmation target character) 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. 9-7). ) And the processing of S206 to S213 is performed in order to position the target accessory 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 ST114 or ST128 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, with reference to FIGS. 9-9 and 9-10, the operation mode and control contents of the movable accessory by executing the second initialization process shown in FIGS. 9-7 and 9-8 will be described. To do. FIG. 9-9 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. 9A is an explanatory diagram showing the control speed in the actual operation check operation control, FIG. 9B is an explanatory diagram showing the control speed in the detection operation control, and FIG. 9C is the non-detection operation control. It is explanatory drawing which shows control speed.

  In FIGS. 9-9 and 9-10, the non-detection operation control (short initialization operation control) and the detection of the first movable accessory 300 and the second movable accessory 400, which are the origin detection target actors, are detected. Only the operation control (short initialization operation control) and the actual operation confirmation operation control (long initialization operation control) will be described, and the description of the third movable combination 500 that is not the origin detection target combination 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. 9-9, 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 respectively the origin position (retracted position, initial position) and effect. The reciprocating operation from the origin position to the production position and the return operation from the production position to the origin position are actual operations that are actually performed in the aforementioned movable body production etc. Yes.

  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) (Such as when an accessory error (operational abnormality) occurs such that the robot cannot move), or when it has moved from the origin position due to vibration of the gaming machine) (for example, non-detection in FIG. 9-9) Non-detection operation control to return to the origin position when 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 hour operation control. Row. 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. 9-15 (A) and (B)).

  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. 9-10 (A), 9-10 (B), and 9-10 (C) are control speeds set by the effect control CPU 120 to operate each movable accessory. Therefore, it is different from the actual operation speed of the movable accessory. 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. 9-10 (A), when performing the actual operation check operation control, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the timer count value of the actual operation check process timer in the set actual operation check process data. Then, the subject 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. 9-10 (B), when executing the motion control at the time of detection, the CPU 120 for effect control is always executed during the period for moving from the origin position to the effect position and the period for moving from the effect position to the origin position. Control is performed so that the movable accessory operates at the minimum speed (first speed) in the operation control for operation confirmation. 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.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 9-10 (C), when the non-detection operation control is executed, the effect control CPU 120 moves from an arbitrary position between the origin position and the effect position to the origin position. The control is always performed so as to operate at the lowest 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 large as shown in FIGS. 9-12 and 9-13. Since the driving mechanism including the weight, the operating mode, the operating distance, and the driving motor is different, the actual operating 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. 9-11 is a flowchart of the effect control process 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 hold display update process for updating to display is executed (ST72).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 performs any one of ST73 to ST79 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting process (ST73): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern designation command is received in the command analysis process. If the change pattern designation command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (ST74).

  Production symbol variation start processing (ST74): Control is performed so that the variation of the production symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (ST75).

  Production symbol variation processing (ST75): 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 (ST76).

  Production symbol variation stop processing (ST76): Based on the reception of the production control command (design determination command) for instructing all symbols to be stopped, the control to stop the variation of the production 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 (ST77) or the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (ST73).

  Big hit display process (ST77): After the end of the variation time, a control for displaying a screen for notifying the effect display device 5 of the occurrence of the big hit is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (ST78).

  Big hit game processing (ST78): Control during a 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 (ST79).

  Big hit end effect process (ST79): In the effect display device 5, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (ST73).

  It should be noted that the effect control CPU 120 has predetermined timing (for example, a movable object effect) in the effect symbol changing process (ST75), the jackpot display process (ST77), the jackpot game process (ST78), the jackpot game process (ST78), 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. 9-12 (A)) where the first movable portion 302 tilts sideways, and the first A first movable accessory 300 provided to be rotatable with respect to a first effect position (see FIG. 9-12 (B)) in which the first movable portion 302 stands vertically in a position away from the retreat; A second retreat position (origin position, initial position, see FIG. 9-13 (A)) that retreats to the side of the effect display device 5 and a second retreat 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 able to reciprocate between a second production position (see FIG. 9-13 (B)) away from the position, and a second driving means for operating the movable accessory. A first movable accessory driving motor 303, a second movable accessory driving motor 411, 421, An effect control CPU 120 as a control means for controlling the operation of the movable accessory by the movable accessory drive motor 303 and the second movable accessory drive motors 411 and 421, and the effect control CPU 120 serves as the first operation control. Non-detection operation control, detection operation control, actual operation confirmation operation control as second operation control for confirming that the movable accessory can operate normally, and movable object effect by the movable accessory When the actual operation check operation control is executed, the minimum speed (low speed) that is the first speed and the maximum as the second speed that is faster than the minimum speed can be executed. When controlling the movable accessory to operate at a speed within the range of the speed (high speed) and executing the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control, the actual operation check operation control as the second operation control is performed. Less than the minimum speed Controlled by a rate such that the movable won game is operated.

  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. 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 at ST104 in the second initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 executes non-detection operation control at ST105 to ST114, and at ST104, the origin detection sensor. In the detection state, the control operation at the time of detection of ST120 to ST128 is executed, and when the control of the operation at the non-detection time is executed, the movable accessory is controlled to operate at the minimum speed in the control operation at the time of detection.

  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 effect control CPU 120 determines that the origin detection sensor is not in the detection state in step ST109 in the second initialization process when a specific abnormality (for example, an operation abnormality that occurred during the execution of the effect) 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, In step ST102 in the second initialization process, when it is determined that the movable accessory is an origin detection target accessory that needs to be detected, the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control and the actual operation confirmation operation On the other hand, when it is determined in step ST102 that the movable accessory is not an origin detection target accessory that requires origin detection, the process proceeds to step ST130 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.

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

  For example, in the 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 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 ST109 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 ST124 in the second initialization process, that is, when the operation subject is not located at the origin position (initial position). The processes of ST122 to ST127 are repeatedly performed until the origin detection sensor is in a 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 when the origin detection sensor is not in the detection state in step ST124 in the second initialization process, Non-detection motion control that moves the movable object from the direction toward the home position based on the minimum control speed set in the actual motion check motion control It may be executed.

  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 possible component. 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 of ST113, ST127, 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 ST113, ST127, 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.

[Application of second initialization process to feature 19TM]
The second initialization process shown in FIGS. 9-7 to 9-10 for the first logo panel 19TM410, the second logo panel 19TM420, and the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 shown in FIGS. 8-1 to 8-14. It is possible to apply. Specifically, when determining whether or not the movable combination identified in ST101 is an origin detection target combination that needs to be detected (ST102), the first logo panel 19TM410, the second logo panel Both the 19TM420 and the sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 correspond to an origin detection target accessory that requires origin detection.

  For example, in the second initialization process, when the origin detection target accessory is not located at the origin position (initial position) (ST104; N), the control speed for operating the operation target accessory is A minimum control speed for operating the object to be operated at the same operation speed as the minimum speed (see FIGS. 9-9 and 9-10) in the operation control for operation confirmation (long initialization operation control) is set (ST106). , A drive motor of an object to be operated, for example, if the object to be operated is a first logo panel 19TM410, a first motor 19TM513, if it is a second logo panel 19TM420, a second motor 19TM523, if it is a sub liquid crystal display 19TM300 The motor 19TM630 is started to drive in the direction of the origin position (ST107), and the timer count of the non-detection operation period timer is started (S107). 108).

  On the other hand, when the origin detection object (first logo panel 19TM410, second logo panel 19TM420, sub liquid crystal display 19TM300) is located at the origin position (initial position) (ST104; Y), at the time of detection The operation process data is set (ST121a), and the count of the operation process timer at the time of detection is started (ST121b). In the operation process data at the time of detection of this embodiment, the minimum speed (FIGS. 9-9 and 9- 9) in the operation control for actual operation confirmation (long initialization operation control) is set as the control speed for operating the acting object. 10)), the minimum control speed for operating the object to be operated at the same operation speed is described (set). Next, the object to be operated is operated based on the minimum control speed set in the set operation process data at the time of detection (ST122).

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Winning ball device 6B ... Variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 10 ... General prize opening 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start opening Switch 23 ... Count switch 30 ... Hitting ball operation handle 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 32 ... Movable body 100 ... Microcomputer 101, 121 for game control ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine including a decorative body having light permeability,
Displacement means for displacing the decorative body;
Display means,
An effect capable of executing a control for changing the aspect of the decorative body in a state where the display means is located behind the decorative body and a control for changing the visibility of the display means by displacing the decorative body. Comprising control means,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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