JP2020092892A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of preventing damage or failure of the game machine due to careless operation of operation members.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine PY1 includes: a frame sword movable body 221 that can be pushed by a player; a game control microcomputer 101 that controls a game state to an advantageous special game state on the basis of satisfaction of a predetermined control condition; and a performance control microcomputer 121 that can execute a predetermined performance. The performance control microcomputer 121 can display a caution display regarding the operation of the frame sword movable body 221 when a predetermined execution condition regarding the operation of the frame sword movable body 221 is satisfied.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 27

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a spinning drum type gaming machine (pachislot gaming machine).

In a conventional game machine, an operation member that can be operated by a player is attached, as described in, for example, Patent Document 1 below. As a result, the gaming machine to which the operating member is attached gives the player the pleasure of operating the operating member, and is rich in entertainment.

JP, 2008-237669, A

However, the player may inadvertently operate the operation member attached to the game machine, which may damage or break the game machine.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the problem is to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing damage or failure of the gaming machine due to careless operation of the operating member.

The gaming machine of the present invention,
In a gaming machine that controls an advantageous special game state based on the establishment of a predetermined control condition,
Production control means capable of executing a predetermined production,
An operation member operable by a player is provided,
The effect control means,
A game machine characterized in that a warning display regarding the operation of the operation member can be executed when a predetermined execution condition regarding the operation member is satisfied.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to prevent damage or failure of the gaming machine due to careless operation of the operating member.

It is a perspective view of a game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is an exploded perspective view of a gaming machine frame provided in the gaming machine. It is a front view of the gaming machine. It is a front view of a game board provided in the same gaming machine. It is an enlarged view of the A portion shown in FIG. 4, and is a view showing display devices provided in the same gaming machine. It is a perspective view showing a relationship between a movable body unit and a base frame included in the gaming machine. It is a disassembled perspective view of the movable body unit shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a connecting plate and a link unit shown in FIG. 7. FIG. 9A is a diagram showing a state in which the frame face movable body has started to move from the standby position, and FIG. 9B is a state in which the frame face movable body is rotated toward the operation position more than in the state shown in FIG. 9A. It is a figure showing the state where it is. (A) is a figure which shows the state in which a frame ear movable body is in a retracted position, (B) is a figure which shows the state in which a frame ear movable body is in an exposure possible position, (C) is a frame ear movable body It is a figure which shows the state in which it is in an exposure position. (A) is a figure which shows the state in which a frame jaw movable body is in a closed position, (B) is a figure which shows a state in which a frame jaw movable body is in an open position. It is a perspective view of the gaming machine when the frame face movable body is in the operating position. It is a front view of the gaming machine when the frame face movable body is in the operating position. (A) is a figure which shows the state in which a frame sword movable body is in a storage position, (B) is a figure which shows the state in which a frame sword movable body is in a pushing position, (C) is a frame sword movable body pushing in It is a figure which shows the state in the middle position. It is a perspective view which shows a right side light emitter unit. It is a perspective view showing a right frame drum. It is a perspective view showing a right frame drum. It is a block diagram showing an electric configuration on the game control board side of the gaming machine. It is the block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the production control board side of the same game machine. It is the block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the production drive base side of the same game machine. It is a figure which shows a bipolar type stepping motor. It is a figure for demonstrating two-phase excitation. It is a figure which shows the electric circuit around a frame sword movement motor driver. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the position of a movable member, and the control state by a driver. (A) is a diagram for explaining a frame sword operation effect period, (B) is a diagram for explaining a case where the player does not perform a pushing operation during the pushing operation valid period, (C) [Fig. 6] is a diagram for explaining a case where a player performs a pushing operation during the pushing operation valid period. It is the figure in order to show the production example. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the display time of a 2nd alert display, (B) is a figure for demonstrating extension of the display time of a 2nd alert display, (C) 3rd attention It is a figure for demonstrating the display time of an alert display. It is the figure in order to show the production example. It is the figure in order to show the production example. It is a hit type determination table. It is a table showing various random numbers acquired by the game control microcomputer. (A) is a big hit determination table, (B) is a reach determination table, (C) is a normal symbol hit determination table, (D) is a normal symbol variation pattern selection table. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an opening pattern determination table of Den Chu. It is a flow chart of main side timer interruption processing. It is a flow chart of sub-control main processing. It is a flowchart of a 1 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flow chart of received command analysis processing. It is a flow chart of variation production start processing. It is a flowchart of a serial signal output process. It is a flow chart of serial signal output processing for frame sword movable bodies. It is a flowchart of a warning display process. It is a flowchart of a warning display process.

1. Structure of Gaming Machine A pachinko gaming machine, which is an embodiment of the present invention, will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of a pachinko gaming machine as an example of the gaming machine will be described as being the same as the left-right direction for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine. Further, the front direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction toward the player facing the pachinko gaming machine, and the rear direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine will be described as a direction away from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to the embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 2 and a gaming board 1 (see FIG. 4) mounted in the gaming machine frame 2. The gaming machine frame 2 forms an outer shell of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, and has an outer frame 22 arranged outside, an inner frame 21 assembled inside the outer frame 22, an outer frame 22 and an inner frame. The front door 23 (front frame) arranged on the front surface side of 21 is provided. The front door 23 is a vertical rectangular shape that protects the game board 1, and is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21. A transparent transparent plate 23t (window portion) is attached to a central portion of the front door 23 so that a player can visually recognize a game area 6 described later.

The front door 23 has a handle 72k (game ball driving means) for firing a game ball with a firing strength according to the rotation angle, a ball hitting supply plate (upper plate) 34 for storing the game ball, and an upper plate 34. A surplus ball tray (lower plate) 35 for storing game balls that cannot be stored is provided. Further, the front door 23 is provided with an effect button 40k and a select button 42k which can be operated by the player at the time of effect executed as the game progresses. The select button (cross key) 42k includes an up button, a down button, a left button, and a right button. Further, the front door 23 is provided with a speaker (not shown) that outputs sound.

The gaming machine frame 2 is configured to include a hinge portion 24 on the left end side. By this hinge portion 24, the front door 23 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 22 and the inner frame 21, respectively, and the inner frame 21 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 22 and the front door 23, respectively. Is becoming An opening (not shown) is formed in the center of the front door 23, and a transparent transparent plate 23t is attached to the opening so that the player can visually recognize a game area 6 described later. Although the transparent plate 23t is a glass plate in this embodiment, it may be a transparent synthetic resin plate. That is, the transparent plate 23t only needs to be capable of visually recognizing the game area 6 from the front.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the front door 23 includes an upper decoration portion 200, a left decoration portion 210, a right decoration portion 220, and an operation mechanism portion 230 on the front side. The upper decoration portion 200, the left decoration portion 210, the right decoration portion 220, and the operation mechanism portion 230 are detachably attached to the base frame 23b (see FIG. 6).

The upper decorative portion (upper decorative portion) 200 decorates the upper portion of the gaming machine frame 2 (front door 23). As shown in FIG. 3, the upper decoration portion 200 includes an upper decoration body (upper unit) 31 at the center in the left-right direction, a left light emitter unit 202L on the left side, and a right light emitter unit 202R on the right side. .. The left-side light emitter unit 202L and the right-side light emitter unit 202R are collectively referred to as the light emitter unit 202. The upper decorative body (upper unit) 31 can be transformed into the main character of the work that is the motif of the pachinko gaming machine PY1. The light emitter unit 202 is a unit including a frame drum 320 inside, and is attached to the base frame 23b in a state of being inclined obliquely upward toward the front (see FIG. 6).

The left side decoration portion 210 is for decoration on the left side of the gaming machine frame 2 (front door 23). The right side decoration section 220 is for decorating the right side of the gaming machine frame 2. The right decorative portion 220 includes a frame sword movable body 221 (operation member) described later and a sheath member 222 that can accommodate the lower side of the frame sword movable body 221.

The operation mechanism section 230 (game medium storage section) is provided with an operation mechanism for advancing a game or an effect. The operation mechanism unit 230 includes the handle 72k, the upper plate 34, the lower plate 35, the effect button 40k, and the select button 42k described above.

By the way, as shown in FIG. 3, a data counter 160 is arranged above the pachinko gaming machine PY1 on the vertical wall surface SH standing vertically in the island facility of the game arcade. The data counter 160 includes a fixing member 162 that is fixed to the vertical wall surface SH, and a data display DH that is tiltably attached to the fixing member 162 so as to be tilted forward.

The data display DH has a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape that displays the number of times of occurrence of a jackpot gaming state and the number of times of high probability state, which will be described later. Further, the data display DH has a call button or the like for the player to call an employee in the hall. In the data counter 160, the forward tilt angle of the data display DH with respect to the vertical wall surface SH can be changed from 15 degrees to 25 degrees. The rear portion of the upper decorative portion 200 has a shape that does not contact the data display DH even when the data display DH is tilted forward at the maximum angle of 25 degrees.

Further, the upper decoration part 200, the left decoration part 210, the right decoration part 220, and the operation mechanism part 230 are provided with a large number of frame lamps 53 capable of emitting light of various emission colors.

A game board 1 shown in FIG. 4 is attached to the game machine frame 2. As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 1 is formed with a rail member 62 which surrounds a game area 6 into which a game ball fired by operating a handle 72k flows down. The game board 1 is provided with a board lamp 54 for decoration. Further, in the game area 6, a plurality of game nails that guide the game balls are provided in a protruding manner. The game board 1 has a plate-shaped member arranged on the front side and a back unit (a unit for mounting various control boards, an image display device 50, a harness, etc., which will be described later) arranged on the rear side. It is a thing.

An image display device 50, which is a liquid crystal display device, is provided near the center of the game area 6. The image display device 50 may be another image display device such as an organic EL display device. The display screen 50a (display unit) of the image display device 50 has an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of effect symbols EZ (decorative symbols) synchronized with variable display of a first special symbol and a second special symbol described later. .. The effect of displaying the effect symbol EZ is referred to as effect symbol variation effect. The effect symbol variation effect may be referred to as "decorative symbol variation effect" or simply "variation effect".

The effect symbol display area includes, for example, three effect symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol EZ1 is displayed in the left effect symbol display area, the medium effect symbol EZ2 is displayed in the middle effect symbol display area, and the right effect symbol EZ3 is displayed in the right effect symbol display area. The effect symbols EZ are each composed of a plurality of symbols representing numbers "1" to "8", for example. The image display device 50 is a first special symbol displayed on a first special symbol display 81a and a second special symbol display 81b, which will be described later, by a combination of the left effect symbol EZ1, the middle effect symbol EZ2, and the right effect symbol EZ3. And the result of the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

For example, when a big hit is won, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a doublet of "777" or the like. In addition, when it is out of alignment, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a variation such as "637". This makes it easy for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally grasps the result of the jackpot lottery on the image display device 50, not on the first special figure display 81a or the second special figure display 81b. The position of the effect symbol display area does not have to be fixed. In addition, as a mode of variable display of effect symbols, for example, there is a mode of scrolling vertically.

The image display device 50 displays a display pattern such as the effect design variation effect using the effect pattern EZ as described above, a big hit effect performed in parallel with the big hit game, a demo effect for waiting for a customer (customer waiting effect), and the like. It is displayed on 50a. In the effect symbol variation effect, in addition to the effect symbol EZ such as numbers, effect images other than the effect symbol EZ such as the background image and the character image are also displayed.

In addition, the display screen 50a of the image display device 50 has a hold icon display area for displaying a hold icon HA (effect holding image) according to the number of stored first special figure hold and second special figure hold described later. Due to the display of the hold icon HA, the number of stored first special figure reservations displayed by the first special figure reservation indicator 83a described later and the second special character displayed by the second special figure reservation indicator 83b described later. It is possible to show the number of stored figures to the player in an easily understandable manner.

A center frame 61 (inner wall portion) is arranged near the center of the game area 6 and in front of the image display device 50. At the lower part of the center frame 61, a stage 61s capable of guiding a game ball rolling on the upper surface to a first starting port 11 described later is formed. A warp 61w is provided on the left side of the center frame 61 to let the game ball flow in from the entrance and to let the game ball flow from the exit to the stage 61s. Further, on the upper part of the center frame 61, a board movable body 55k that can move up and down is provided. The movable board 55k is movable from an origin position above the display screen 50a to a production position overlapping the center of the display screen 50a in the front-rear direction.

Below the image display device 50 in the game area 6, there is provided a first starting winning device 11D having a first starting opening 11 in which the ease of entering a game ball does not always change. The 1st starting opening 11 is also called a 1st entrance, a fixed entrance, a 1st starting winning opening, and a 1st starting area. The winning of the game ball into the first starting opening 11 is an opportunity for the lottery of the first special symbol (the big hit lottery, that is, the determination and the acquisition of the big hit random numbers, etc.).

Further, below the first starting port 11 in the game area 6, a normal variable winning device (normal electric winning accessory so-called electric chu) 12D having a second starting port 12 is provided. The 2nd starting opening 12 is also called a 2nd entrance, a variable entrance, a 2nd starting winning opening, and a 2nd starting area. The electric chew 12D is also referred to as a second ball entry means, a variable ball entry means, or a second start winning device. The winning of the game ball into the second starting opening 12 is an opportunity for the lottery of the second special symbol (the big hit lottery).

The electric chew 12D includes an electric chew opening/closing member 12k (ball entrance opening/closing member) that opens and closes, and opens and closes the second starting port 12 by the operation of the electric chew opening/closing member 12k. The power cable opening/closing member 12k is driven by a power cable solenoid 12s described later. When the electric Chu opening/closing member 12k is in the open state, it is possible to enter the game ball into the second starting port 12, and when it is in the closed state, it is impossible to enter the game ball into the second starting port 12. Become. In other words, the second starting opening 12 is a starting opening in which the ease of entering the game ball can be changed. The electric chew 12D is in the closed state as long as it makes it easier to enter the second starting opening 12 when the electric chew opening/closing member 12k is in the open state than in the closed state. Sometimes, it does not have to make it impossible to enter the second starting opening 12.

Further, on the right side of the first starting opening 11 in the game area 6, a special winning device (special electric accessory) 14D having a special winning opening 14 is provided. The special winning opening 14 is also called a special winning opening. The big winning device 14D is also referred to as an attacker (AT), a special winning means, or a special variable winning device. The special winning device 14D is provided with an AT opening/closing member 14k (special winning opening opening/closing member) that opens and closes, and opens and closes the special winning opening 14 by operating the AT opening/closing member 14k. The AT opening/closing member 14k is driven by an AT solenoid 14s described later. The special winning opening 14 allows a game ball to enter only when the AT opening/closing member 14k is open.

Further, on the right side of the center frame 61, a gate 13 through which game balls can pass is provided. The gate 13 is also called a passage opening or a passage area. The passage of the game ball to the gate 13 is an execution trigger of a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (per random number)) that determines whether or not to open the electric Chu 12D. Further, a plurality of general winning openings 10 are provided below the game area 6. Further, at the lowermost part of the game area 6, there is provided an outlet 19 for discharging the game balls that have been hit in the game area 6 but have not won any of the winning openings to the outside of the game area 6.

In this way, in the game area 6 in which various winning openings are arranged, the left game area 6L (first game area) on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and the right game area 6R (second game area) on the right side. There is. The batting method of launching the game ball so that the game ball flows down the left game area 6L is referred to as left hitting. On the other hand, the batting method of launching the game ball so that the game ball flows down the right game area 6R is called right hitting. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing with left is called the first flow path W1, and the flow path through which the game ball flows down when playing with right is , Second flow path W2.

A first starting opening 11, a general winning opening 10, a power tube 12D, and an outlet 19 are provided on the first flow path W1. By hitting the game ball so as to flow down the first flow path W1, the player can aim for winning at the first starting opening 11 and the general winning opening 10. Since the gate is not provided on the first flow path W1, the electric tube 12D is not opened when the player is left-handed.

On the other hand, on the second flow path W2, a gate 13, a general winning opening 10, a special winning device 14D, a power tube 12D, and an outlet 19 are provided. By hitting the game ball so as to flow down the second flow path W2, the player can aim to pass through the gate 13 and win the general winning opening 10, the second starting opening 12, and the special winning opening 14. it can.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a display device 8 is arranged in the lower right part of the game board 1. In the display devices 8, as shown in FIG. 5, a first special symbol display 81a that variably displays the first special symbol, a second special symbol display 81b that variably displays the second special symbol, and a normal symbol. A public figure display 82 for variably displaying (Public figure) is included. The first special symbol is also called the first special symbol or special symbol 1, and the second special symbol is also called the second special symbol or special symbol 2. In addition, the ordinary design is also called a general design.

Further, the display device 8 holds the operation of the first special figure display indicator 83a and the second special figure display 81b, which displays the number of stored operations of the first special figure display 81a (first special figure hold). A second special figure hold indicator 83b for displaying the number of (second special figure hold) and a general figure hold indicator 84 for displaying the number of operation hold (general figure hold) of the general figure indicator 82 are included. Has been.

The variable display of the first special symbol is triggered by the winning of the game ball into the first starting opening 11. The variable display of the second special symbol is triggered by the winning of the game ball into the second starting opening 12. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol (special symbol). Further, the first special figure display 81a and the second special figure display 81b may be collectively referred to as the special figure display 81. In addition, the first special figure reservation indicator 83a and the second special figure reservation indicator 83b may be collectively referred to as the special figure reservation indicator 83. The first special figure hold and the second special figure hold may be collectively called special figure hold.

In the special map display device 81, the special symbol is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped to display a lottery (special symbol lottery, jackpot lottery) based on winning in the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12. Notify the result. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed (stop symbol, a special symbol that is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by the special symbol lottery. If the stop symbol is a specific special symbol that has been determined in advance (a special symbol in a specific stop mode, that is, a jackpot symbol), in the opening pattern according to the type of the specific symbol that is stopped and displayed (that is, the type of jackpot that was won) A jackpot game (an example of a special game) for opening the special winning opening 14 is performed. The opening pattern of the special winning opening 14 in the special game will be described later.

Specifically, the special figure display 81 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the big hit lottery by its lighting mode. is there. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described below), you will see 1, 2, etc. from the left as follows: "○○●●○○●●" (○: lights, ●: lights off). The jackpot pattern in which the fifth and sixth LEDs are lit is displayed. Further, in the case of a loss, a loss pattern in which only the LED on the far right is turned on is displayed, such as "●●●●●●●○". You may employ|adopt the aspect which turns off all the LEDs as a loss design. The lost design is not a special special design. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the special symbol is performed for a predetermined variation time, but the mode of the variable display is, for example, that each LED lights so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. That is the mode. It should be noted that the mode of variable display may be any mode in which all the LEDs flash at once unless the LEDs are stopped and displayed (lighting display in a specific mode).

In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, when there is a winning (ball entry) of a game ball into the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12, various random number values (numerical information (Determination information) is temporarily stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 described later. In detail, if the winning in the first starting opening 11 is stored as a first special figure reservation, it is stored in a first special drawing holding storage unit 105a described later, and if the winning in the second starting opening 12 is performed, the second special drawing is held. It is stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 105b described later as a figure reservation. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit 105, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is “4”.

The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage unit 105 is exhausted when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. The digestion of the special figure hold means that the jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and the variable display of the special symbol for indicating the determination result is executed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the variable display of the special symbol is executed. Even if a prize is won during or during execution of a special game, it is possible to reserve the right of the jackpot lottery for the prize with a predetermined number as an upper limit.

The number of special figure reservations is displayed on the special figure reservation indicator 83. Specifically, each of the special figure reservation indicators 83 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and the number of special figure reservations is displayed by turning on the LEDs for the number of special figure reservations.

The variable display of the normal symbol is performed by the passage of the game ball to the gate 13. In the ordinary symbol display device 82, the result of the ordinary symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 is notified by displaying the ordinary symbol in a variable display (variable display) and then stopping the display. The ordinary symbol that is stopped and displayed (ordinary symbol stopped symbol, the ordinary symbol that is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display) is one ordinary symbol selected from a plurality of ordinary symbols by the ordinary symbol lottery. If the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a predetermined specific ordinary symbol (ordinary symbol in a predetermined stopping mode, that is, a normal hit symbol), the second starting opening 12 is opened in an opening pattern according to the current game state. Auxiliary game to be performed is performed. The opening pattern of the second starting port 12 will be described later.

Specifically, the universal symbol display device 82 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 5), and displays the ordinary symbol corresponding to the result of the ordinary symbol lottery by its lighting mode. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal winning symbol in which both LEDs are turned on is displayed such as "○○" (○: lit, ●: unlit). If the lottery result is a loss, a normal loss symbol such as "●○" in which only the right LED is lit is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as the normally lost pattern. Note that the normal lost design is not a specific normal design. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the normal symbol is performed for a predetermined fluctuation time, but the mode of the variable display is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on. It should be noted that the mode of variable display may be any mode in which all the LEDs flash at once unless the LEDs are stopped and displayed (lighting display in a specific mode).

In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, when a game ball passes through the gate 13, the value of the normal symbol random number (per random number) acquired for the passage is stored as a universal figure reservation in the universal figure reservation storage unit 106 described later. Once remembered. There is an upper limit to the number of public figure reservations that can be stored in the general figure reservation storage unit 106, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is "4".

The universal figure hold stored in the universal figure hold storage unit 106 is exhausted when the variable display of the ordinary symbols based on the universal figure hold becomes possible. Digesting the universal figure hold means determining a normal symbol random number (random number per hit) corresponding to the universal figure hold, and executing a variable display of the ordinary symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the variable display of the ordinary symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 13 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, during the execution of the variable display of the ordinary symbol or the execution of the auxiliary game, the prize is won. Even if there is, it is possible to reserve the right of the ordinary symbol lottery for the passage with the predetermined number as the upper limit.

Then, the number of such figure holdings is displayed on the figure holding display 84. Specifically, the universal figure hold indicator 84 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of universal figure reserves by turning on the LEDs for the number of universal figure reserves.

2. Configuration of Frame Movable Member Next, the configuration of the frame movable member will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 17. In this embodiment, a plurality of frame movable members are attached to the gaming machine frame 2 (front door 23), and each of them is movable by the driving force of the driving means (motor). The frame movable member means a movable member mounted on the gaming machine frame 2 side, not on the game board 1 side.

As shown in FIG. 6, the upper decorative body (upper unit) 31 can be attached to and detached from the horizontal upper wall portion 23c provided at the upper end of the base frame 23b of the front door 23 by using a screw (not shown). There is. The upper decorative body (upper unit) 31 can be divided into three, as shown in FIG. 7, and includes an upper lid member 240, a unit main body 250 arranged below the upper lid member 240, and a unit main body 250. And a front cover 260 that is assembled to the front side. The unit main body 250 includes a frame face movable body 400.

As shown in FIG. 7, the front cover 260 is erected and is formed long in the left-right direction so that the front side of the frame-face movable body 400 can be hidden. A touch sensor (touch electrode) 261 is attached to the upper end of the front cover 260 along the left-right direction. The touch sensor 261 detects that a human body has touched or approached. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent the frame face movable body 400 from moving based on the detection by the touch sensor 261. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, a lower cover 510 is attached to the lower side of the frame face movable body 400, and a frame jaw movable body 600 is attached to the front side of the frame face movable body 400.

In addition to the frame face movable body 400, the unit main body 250 is provided with a connecting plate 301, and a left side link unit 302L and a right side link unit 302R for rotating the frame face movable body 400, as shown in FIG. .. An on-frame relay substrate 310 that controls the movement of the frame face movable body 400 is attached to the connecting plate 301.

The configuration of the left side link unit 302L and the configuration of the right side link unit 302R are left-right symmetrical and the same. Hereinafter, the configuration of the left side link unit 302L will be described as a representative. The left side link unit 302L is capable of moving the frame face movable body 400 to the standby position or the operation position. In the present embodiment, when the frame-face movable body 400 is at the standby position, the frame-face movable body 400 is in a substantially horizontal state, and the face of the main character shown by the frame-face movable body 400 cannot be seen. On the other hand, when the frame-face movable body 400 is in the operating position, the frame-face movable body 400 is in an inclined state extending obliquely upward toward the front so that the face of the main character indicated by the frame-face movable body 400 can be seen. ing.

As shown in FIG. 8, a left side frame face moving motor 311L is attached to the left side link unit 302L. The left side frame face moving motor 311L applies a rotational driving force for rotating the frame face movable body 400 between the standby position and the operating position. A right frame face moving motor is attached to the right link unit 302R. The right-side frame face moving motor also applies a rotational driving force for rotating the frame face movable body 400 between the standby position and the operating position.

A left side link member 340L is attached to the left side link unit 302L. A right link member 340R is attached to the right link unit 302R. The frame face movable body 400 is attached to the link members 340L and 340R. The link members 340L and 340R can rotate around the axis center O1 and the axis center O2 by driving the left frame face moving motor 311L and the right frame face moving motor, respectively. As a result, when moving from the standby position to the operation position, the frame face movable body 400 moves (rotates) so that the face of the main character rises forward as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B. It is possible.

A large number of face LEDs 401 are arranged inside the frame face movable body 400. The emission control of each face LED 401 is executed by the above-mentioned frame relay board 310. Specifically, the on-frame relay board 310 controls the face LED 401 to emit light when the frame face movable body 400 is in the operating position. As a result, it is possible to make the frame face movable body 400 in the operating position shine and stand out.

In the present embodiment, when the player or the like pushes up the lower side (lower cover 510) of the frame-face movable body 400 at the standby position (see FIG. 1), the frame-face movable body 400 is moved to the operating position. It is possible. On the other hand, when the player or the like pushes down the frame-face movable body 400 in the operating position, the frame-face movable body 400 can be moved to the standby position. In short, the frame face movable body 400 is configured so as to be movable between the standby position and the operation position even by an operation by the human body.

As shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, a left frame ear movable body 500L and a right frame ear movable body 500R are attached to the lower cover 510 so as to be swingable and linearly movable. The left frame ear movable body 500L and the right frame ear movable body 500R can be swung in the left-right direction between the retracted position shown in FIG. 10(A) and the exposed position shown in FIG. 10(B). It is linearly movable (movable in a straight line) between the exposure possible position shown in FIG. 10(B) and the exposure position shown in FIG. 10(C).

As shown in FIG. 10C, a left frame ear moving motor 520L is attached to the left side of the lower cover 510. A right frame edge moving motor 520R is attached to the right side of the lower cover 510. The left frame ear moving motor 520L and the right frame ear moving motor 520R give a rocking force for rocking the left frame ear movable body 500L and the right frame ear movable body 500R between the retracted position and the exposed position, respectively. At the same time, a linear driving force for linearly moving between the exposure possible position and the exposure position is applied.

In this embodiment, when the frame face movable body 400 is at the standby position (see FIG. 1 ), the left frame ear movable body 500L and the right frame ear movable body 500R are at the retracted position. At this time, the left frame ear movable body 500L and the right frame ear movable body 500R are hidden in the frame face movable body 400 and cannot be exposed from the frame face movable body 400. After that, when the frame face movable body 400 finishes moving from the standby position to the operating position, the left frame ear movable body 500L and the right frame ear movable body 500R first swing from the retracted position to the exposure position. As a result, the left frame ear movable body 500L and the right frame ear movable body 500R are allowed to project upward from the inside of the frame face movable body 400. Then, the left frame ear movable body 500L and the right frame ear movable body 500R move directly from the exposure possible position to the exposure position. In this way, the left frame ear movable body 500L and the right frame ear movable body 500R project above the frame face movable body 400 and are exposed (see FIG. 12).

When the frame face movable body 400 moves from the operating position to the standby position, it operates as follows. That is, first, with the frame face movable body 400 in the operating position, the left frame ear movable body 500L and the right frame ear movable body 500R move directly from the exposed position to the exposure possible position. Then, the left frame ear movable body 500L and the right frame ear movable body 500R swing from the exposed position to the retracted position. Thus, after the left frame ear movable body 500L and the right frame ear movable body 500R are housed inside the frame face movable body 400, the frame face movable body 400 moves from the operating position to the standby position.

As shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, the frame jaw movable body 600 is assembled so as to be tiltable (rotatable) with respect to the frame face movable body 400. In this embodiment, the frame jaw movable body 600 can be tilted (rotated) between the closed position shown in FIG. 11(A) and the open position shown in FIG. 11(B). As shown in FIG. 11A, when the frame jaw movable body 600 is in the closed position, it is possible to give the impression that the mouth of the main character shown by the frame face movable body 400 is closed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11(B), when the frame jaw movable body 600 is at the open position, it is possible to give the impression that the main character's mouth shown by the frame face movable body 400 has an open mouth.

As shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, a frame jaw moving motor 610 is attached to the lower side of the frame face movable body 400 in the operating position. The frame jaw moving motor 610 applies a rotational driving force for rotating (tilting) the frame jaw movable body 600 between the closed position and the open position.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 when the frame-face movable body 400 is in the operating position, and FIG. 13 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 when the frame-face moving body 400 is in the operating position. It is a figure. As shown in FIG. 13, the frame jaw movable body 600 is configured to tilt between the closed position and the operating position only when the frame face movable body 400 is in the operating position.

As shown in FIG. 14, a frame sword movable member 221 and a sheath member 222 are provided in the right decoration portion 220. The frame sword movable body 221 is assembled to the fixed sheath member 222 so as to be vertically movable. The frame sword movable body 221 has a sword tip portion 221a on the lower side. In the present embodiment, the frame sword movable body 221 can move linearly between the storage position (second position) shown in FIG. 14(A) and the pushing position (first position) shown in FIG. 14(B). As shown in FIG. 14A, when the frame sword movable body 221 is in the storage position, the sword tip portion 221a is stored in the sheath member 222. On the other hand, when the frame sword movable body 221 is in the pushing position, the sword tip portion 221a moves upward from the sheath member 222 and is exposed.

A frame sword moving motor 223 (see broken lines in FIGS. 14A, 14B, and 14C) is attached to the inside of the sheath member 222. The frame sword movement motor 223 (driving means) applies a linear drive force for linearly moving the frame sword movable body 221 between the storage position and the pushing position. In this embodiment, when it is shown that the expectation for winning the jackpot is high, a frame sword operation effect related to the pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 may be executed (see FIG. 26). In that case, the frame sword moving body 221 is moved from the storage position to the pushing position by the direct drive force of the frame sword moving motor 223. Thereby, the player can push the frame sword movable body 221 from the pushing position to the storage position, and can actively participate in the production.

The storage position shown in FIG. 14A is the position where the frame sword movable member 221 is arranged at the lowest position. A storage position detection sensor 226 capable of detecting that the frame sword movable body 221 is in the storage position is attached to the right decorative portion 220. The pushing position shown in FIG. 14(B) is the position where the frame sword movable member 221 is arranged at the highest position. A push-in position detection sensor 227 capable of detecting that the frame sword movable body 221 is in the push-in position is attached to the right decorative portion 220.

The push-in position detection sensor (first position detection means) 227 is composed of a photo sensor and detects when the light at the light receiving portion is blocked. Specifically, the shield portion provided on the upper side of the frame sword movable body 221 shields the light at the light receiving portion of the push-in position detection sensor 227, so that the push-in position detection sensor 227 performs detection. In this embodiment, the shield provided on the upper side of the frame sword movable body 221 from the pushing position shown in FIG. 14(B) until the frame sword movable body 221 descends to the pushing midway position shown in FIG. 14(C). The section blocks light from the light receiving section of the pushing position detection sensor 227. In short, when the frame sword movable body 221 is located between the pushing position and the pushing midway position, the pushing position detection sensor 227 detects it. On the other hand, as soon as the movable frame sword 221 moves downward from the halfway-in pushing position, the push-in position detecting sensor 227 does not detect it. The vertical distance between the pushing position and the midway pushing position is about 10 mm. The storage position detection sensor 226 is also composed of a photo sensor and detects when the light at the light receiving portion is blocked. The push-in position detection sensor 227 and the storage position detection sensor 226 may be configured by sensors other than the photo sensor.

In this embodiment, when the player or the like pulls out the frame sword movable body 221 in the storage position (see FIG. 14A) upward, the frame sword movable body 221 is pushed in (see FIG. 14B). Can be moved to. Further, as described above, when the player or the like pushes the frame sword movable body 221 at the pushing position downward, it is possible to move the frame sword movable body 221 to the storage position. In short, the frame sword movable body 221 is configured to be movable between the storage position and the pushing position even by an operation by the human body.

A disc-shaped frame sword disk member 232 (movable member) is rotatably attached to the upper side of the frame sword movable body 221. Further, inside the upper side of the frame sword movable body 221, a frame sword disk member rotation motor 231 (a broken line of FIGS. 14A, 14B, and 14C) that applies a rotational driving force for rotating the frame sword disk member 232. (See) is connected. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 14B, the frame sword disk member 232 can be rotated with respect to the frame sword movable body 221 by rotationally driving the frame sword disk member rotation motor 231.

Next, the light emitting unit 202 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the right side light emitter unit 202R will be described, but the left side light emitter unit 202L also has the same configuration. As shown in FIG. 15, the right-side light emitter unit 202R has a fixing portion 204 and an effect body portion 206 mounted in front of the fixing portion 204. The fixed portion 204 is fixed to the base frame 23b of the front door 23. The production main body 206 can take a forward tilted posture in which the upper portion is located in front of the lower portion and a standing posture (not shown) along the vertical direction. The production main body 206 includes an exterior body 309, and FIG. 16 shows a state in which the exterior body 309 is removed from the production main body 206.

As shown in FIG. 16, the production main body 206 has a lower member 312 on the lower side, and the right frame drum 320R is rotatably attached to the lower member 312. The right frame drum 320R (movable member) has a substantially cylindrical shape, and has a large number of drum LEDs 331 (see broken lines in FIG. 16) arranged therein. The upper portion 320U of the right frame drum 320R has four surfaces along the circumferential direction and is rotatable in the direction indicated by the arrow a in FIG. On the other hand, the lower portion 320D of the right frame drum 320R has four surfaces along the circumferential direction and is rotatable in the direction indicated by the arrow b in FIG.

The upper portion 320U and the lower portion 320D of the right frame drum 320R can be stopped so that the four surfaces form the same plane after rotating. The four surfaces of the upper portion 320U and the four surfaces of the lower portion 320D are in one-to-one correspondence with each other, and a specific motif can be formed by a combination having a corresponding relationship. . In the present embodiment, it is possible to form the letters “V”, the letters “Gekiatsu”, and 7-segment as the motif. Then, the drum LED 331 arranged inside the right frame drum 320R emits light, whereby each motif can be emphasized and shown.

In this embodiment, when the transition to the high probability state is obtained, the upper portion 320U and the lower portion 320D form the letter "V". Further, among the SP reach, when the SP reach indicating that the expectation for the jackpot winning is particularly high is executed, the upper part 320U and the lower part 320D form the character "Gekiatsu". In this way, the right frame drum 320R can show information (characters of "V", characters of "super hot") related to the privilege to the player when the rotating upper part 320U and lower part 320D are stopped. Is.

As shown in FIG. 17, a right frame drum rotation motor 321R is attached to the lower member 312 of the right frame drum 320R. The right frame drum rotation motor 321R applies a rotational driving force for rotating the upper part 320U and the lower part 320D of the right frame drum 320R. When the right frame drum rotation motor 321R is rotationally driven, the upper portion 320U rotates in the direction shown by the arrow a in FIG. 17 via a gear mechanism (not shown), and the lower portion 320D moves through a gear mechanism (not shown) in FIG. It rotates in the direction indicated by arrow b.

Similarly to the right side light emitter unit 202R, the left frame drum is provided inside the exterior body 309 of the left side light emitter unit 202L. As with the right frame drum rotation motor 321R, the left frame drum rotation motor is attached to the lower member of the left frame drum.

3. Electrical Configuration of Gaming Machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 to 20. As shown in FIG. 18 to FIG. 20, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is a game control board 100 (main control board) that performs control related to game profit such as jackpot lottery and transition of the game state, and effects performed as the game progresses. A production control board 120 (sub-control board) for performing control relating to the game, a payout control board 170 for performing control relating to the payout of gaming balls, and the like. The game control board 100 constitutes a main control section, and the effect control board 120 constitutes a sub-control section together with an image control board 140, a voice control board 161, and an effect drive board 107, which will be described later.

It should be noted that the sub-control unit is provided with at least the effect control board 120 and may be capable of controlling the game effect using the effect means (the image display device 50, the speaker 601, the panel lamp 54, the frame lamp 53, etc.).

The pachinko gaming machine PY1 includes a power supply board 190. The power supply board 190 supplies power to the game control board 100, the production control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and also supplies necessary power to other devices via these boards. A backup power supply circuit 192 is provided on the power supply board 190. When power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the backup power supply circuit 192 is provided to the game RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 of the game control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 described later. Supply power. Therefore, the information stored in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is powered off. A power switch 191 is connected to the power board 190. The power switch is turned on/off by an ON/OFF operation of the power switch 191. A backup power supply circuit for the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 may be provided in the game control board 100, or a backup power supply circuit for the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 may be provided in the effect control board 120.

As shown in FIG. 18, on the game control board 100, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “game control microcomputer”) 101 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted. In the game control microcomputer (game control means) 101, a game ROM (Read Only Memory) 103 storing programs for controlling the progress of the game, a game RAM 104 used as a work memory, and a game ROM 103. A game CPU (Central Processing Unit) 102 for executing a stored program and a game I/O (Input/Output) port 118 for inputting/outputting data and signals are included. The game RAM 104 is provided with the special figure reservation storage unit 105 (first special figure reservation storage unit 105a and second special figure reservation storage unit 105b) and the general figure reservation storage unit 106 described above.

Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the game control board 100 via a relay board 110. Therefore, a signal is input from each sensor to the game control board 100, and a signal is output from the game control board 100 to each solenoid. Specifically, as the sensors, a first starting opening sensor 11a, a second starting opening sensor 12a, a gate sensor 13a, a special winning opening sensor 14a, and a general winning opening sensor 10a are connected.

The first starting opening sensor 11a is provided in the first starting opening 11 and detects a game ball that has won the first starting opening 11. The second starting port sensor 12a is provided in the second starting port 12 and detects a game ball that has won the second starting port 12. The gate sensor 13a is provided in the gate 13 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 13. The special winning opening sensor 14a is provided in the special winning opening 14 and detects a game ball that has won the special winning opening 14. The general winning opening sensor 10a is provided in the general winning opening 10 and detects a game ball that has won the general winning opening 10.

As the solenoids, an electric power solenoid 12s and an AT solenoid 14s are connected. The power cable solenoid 12s drives the power cable opening/closing member 12k of the power cable 12D. The AT solenoid 14s drives the AT opening/closing member 14k of the special winning device 14D.

Furthermore, on the game control board 100, a special figure display 81 (first special figure display 81a and second special figure display 81b), a general figure display 82, a special figure reservation display 83 (first special figure reservation display) The device 83a, the second special figure reservation indicator 83b), and the general figure reservation indicator 84 are connected. That is, the display control of these display devices 8 is performed by the game control microcomputer 101.

In addition, the game control board 100 sends various commands and signals to the payout control board 170, and receives signals from the payout control board 170 for payout monitoring. On the payout control board 170, a card unit CU (which is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 and enables a ball lending based on information of a prepaid card or the like inserted) and a prize ball payout device 73. In addition to being connected, the launch device 72 is connected via the launch control circuit 175. The launching device 72 includes a handle 72k (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 170 drives the prize ball motor 73m of the prize ball payout device 73 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 101 or a signal from the card unit CU connected to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Payouts and pay balls. The game balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 73a for counting, and a detection signal from the prize ball sensor 73a is output to the payout control board 170.

When the player operates the handle 72k (see FIG. 1) of the launching device 72, the touch switch 72a detects the contact with the handle 72k, and the launching volume 72b detects the rotation amount of the handle 72k. Then, the firing solenoid 72s is driven so that the game ball is fired with the strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the firing volume 72b. In this pachinko gaming machine PY1, one game ball is shot in about 0.6 seconds.

Further, the game control board 100 sends various commands to the effect control board 120. The connection between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120 is a unidirectional communication connection in which only signals can be transmitted from the game control board 100 to the effect control board 120. That is, between the game control board 100 and the effect control board 120, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction restricting means is interposed.

As shown in FIG. 19, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 has a sub-control board (effect control board) 120 that performs control related to an effect executed as the game progresses, an image control board 140 that performs image control, and a voice control. The audio control board 161 is provided. On the effect control board 120, a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (hereinafter referred to as “effect control microcomputer”) 121 for controlling the effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 according to a program is mounted. The effect control microcomputer 121 (effect control means) is stored in the effect ROM 123 that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, the effect RAM 124 used as a work memory, and the effect ROM 123. The production CPU 122 for executing the program and the production I/O port 138 for inputting/outputting data and signals are included. The effect ROM 123 may be externally attached.

An image control board 140, a sound control board 161, and a performance drive board 107 are connected to the effect control board 120. The effect control microcomputer 121 of the effect control board 120 causes the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 to perform display control of the image display device 50 based on the command received from the game control board 100. The image RAM 143 of the image control board 140 is a memory for expanding image data. The image ROM 142 of the image control board 140 stores still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 50, specifically, characters, items, figures, letters, numbers and symbols (including decorative patterns) and background. Image data such as an image is stored. The image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 reads the image data from the image ROM 142 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 121. Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

The effect control board 120 is also connected with an input section detection sensor 40a and a select button detection sensor 42a. The input part detection sensor 40a detects that the effect button 40k is pressed. When the effect button 40k is pressed, a detection signal is output from the input detection sensor 40a to the effect control board 120. The select button detection sensor 42a detects that the select button 42k has been pressed. When the select button is pressed, the select button detection sensor 42a outputs a detection signal to the effect control board 120.

Based on the command received from the game control board 100, the effect control microcomputer 121 outputs a voice, a song, a sound effect, etc. from the speaker 601 via the voice control board 161. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 601 is stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120. A CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 161, and in that case, the CPU may be caused to perform voice control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 161, and the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 601 may be connected to the image control board 140, and the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 may be caused to perform voice control. Further, in this case, the acoustic data may be stored in the image ROM 142 of the image control board 140.

The power supply board 190 (power supply means) supplies power to the game control board 100, the effect control board 120, and the payout control board 170, and supplies necessary power to other devices through these boards. Supply. A backup power supply circuit 192 is provided on the power supply board 190. The backup power supply circuit 192 supplies power to the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 described later when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. Therefore, the information stored in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 and the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 is retained even when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is powered off. A power switch 191 is connected to the power board 190. The power switch is turned on/off by an ON/OFF operation of the power switch 191. A backup power supply circuit for the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 is provided in the game control board 100, a payout control board 170, or a backup power supply circuit for the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 is provided in the effect control board 120. You may.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is provided with an effect drive board 107 as shown in FIG. Based on the command received from the game control board 100, the effect control microcomputer 121 described above performs lighting control of the lamps such as the frame lamp 53 and the board lamp 54 via the effect drive board 107 shown in FIG. Lighting control of the face LED 401 and the drum LED 331 is performed via the drive substrate 107 and the frame relay substrate 310. The production control microcomputer 121 emits light pattern data (also referred to as lamp data) that determines the light emission mode of the lamps such as the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, the face LED 401, and the drum LED 331. Is generated and the light emission of the lamps such as the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, the face LED 401, and the drum LED 331 is controlled according to the light emission pattern data. In addition, the data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120 is used to create the light emission pattern data.

The effect control microcomputer 121 also controls the drive of the effect button vibration motor 40m connected to the effect drive board 107 based on the command received from the game control board 100. The effect control microcomputer 121 creates an operation pattern that determines the operation mode of the effect button 40k, and controls the drive of the effect button vibration motor 40m according to the operation pattern data. The effect button vibration motor 40m is capable of vibrating (moving) the effect button 40k. The data stored in the effect ROM 123 of the effect control board 120 is used to create the motion pattern data. In the operation pattern data, drive data that determines the operation mode of the frame face movable body 400, drive data that determines the operation modes of the left frame drum and the right frame drum 320R, and drive data that determines the operation mode of the frame ear movable body 500. There is also drive data that determines the data of the frame jaw movable body 600, drive data that determines the operation mode of the frame sword movable body 221, and drive data that determines the operation mode of the frame sword disk member 232.

The effect drive board 107 is connected to the above-mentioned frame relay board 310, and is also connected to the frame right relay board 224 and the frame upper right relay board 225. As described above, the frame relay board 310 is a relay board attached to the connecting plate 301 (see FIG. 8) of the upper decorative portion 200. The frame right relay board 224 is a relay board provided in the right decorative portion 220. The frame upper right relay board 225 is a relay board which is provided in the right decoration portion 220 and is arranged above the frame right relay board 224.

A frame face movement motor 311 for rotating the frame face movable body 400 is connected to the frame relay board 310. The frame face moving motor 311 is a general term for the left frame face moving motor 311L and the right frame face moving motor. The effect drive board 107 controls the drive of the frame face moving motor 311 via the on-frame relay board 310 based on the drive signal (serial signal, clock signal, etc.) from the effect control board 120. A frame drum rotation motor 321 for rotating the frame drum 320 is connected to the on-frame relay substrate 310. The frame drum 320 is a generic term for the right frame drum 320R and the left frame drum. The frame drum rotation motor 321 is a general term for the right frame drum rotation motor 321R and the left frame drum rotation motor 321L. The production drive board 107 controls the drive of the frame drum rotation motor 321 via the on-frame relay board 310 based on the drive signal from the production control board 120.

Further, a frame edge moving motor 520 for swinging and linearly moving the frame edge movable body 500 is connected to the frame relay board 310. The movable frame ear 500 is a generic term for the movable left frame ear 500L and the movable right frame ear 500R. The frame edge moving motor 520 is a general term for the left frame edge moving motor 520L and the right frame edge moving motor 520R. The production drive board 107 controls the drive of the frame ear movement motor 520 via the on-frame relay board 310 based on the drive signal from the production control board 120. A frame jaw moving motor 610 for rotating the frame jaw movable body 600 is connected to the on-frame relay board 310. Therefore, the effect drive board 107 controls the drive of the frame jaw moving motor 610 via the on-frame relay board 310 based on the drive signal from the effect control board 120.

A touch sensor 261 is connected to the frame relay board 310. Therefore, when the touch sensor 261 is touched, a detection signal is output from the touch sensor 261 to the effect control board 120 via the on-frame relay board 310 and the effect drive board 107. Also, the face LED 401 and the drum LED 331 whose lighting is controlled as described above are connected to the frame relay board 310.

A frame sword movement motor 223 for directly moving the frame sword movable body 221 is connected to the frame right relay board 224. Therefore, the production drive board 107 controls the drive of the frame sword movement motor 223 via the frame right relay board 224 based on the drive signal from the production control board 120. A storage position detection sensor 226 is connected to the frame right relay board 224. Therefore, when the storage position detection sensor 226 performs detection, a detection signal is output from the storage position detection sensor 226 to the effect control board 120 via the frame right relay board 224 and the effect drive board 107. A push-in position detection sensor 227 is connected to the frame right relay board 224. Therefore, when the push-in position detection sensor 227 performs detection, a detection signal is output from the push-in position detection sensor 227 to the effect control board 120 via the frame right relay board 224 and the effect drive board 107.

A frame sword disk member rotation motor 231 for rotating the frame sword disk member 232 is connected to the frame upper right relay substrate 225. Therefore, the effect drive board 107 controls the drive of the frame sword disk member rotation motor 231 via the frame upper right relay board 225 based on the drive signal from the effect control board 120.

CPUs may be mounted on the performance drive board 107, the frame upper relay board 310, the frame right relay board 224, and the frame upper right relay board 225. In that case, drive control of each motor or lighting control of each lamp is performed in the CPU. May be executed. Further, in this case, ROM may be mounted on the production drive board 107, the frame upper relay board 310, the frame right relay board 224, and the frame upper right relay board 225, and the ROM may store data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern. Good.

In the present embodiment, the effect control board 120 constitutes a sub control unit together with the image control board 140, the sound control board 161, and the effect drive board 107. The sub-control unit includes at least the effect control board 120, and can control the game effect using effect means (the image display device 50, the panel lamp 54, the frame lamp 53, the speaker 601, the frame face movable body 400, etc.). I wish I had it. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, a speaker 601 for outputting voice, music, sound effect, etc. is provided on the lower rear side of the upper decorative portion 200.

In the present embodiment, as the frame movable member, as described above, the frame face movable body 400, the frame ear movable body 500, the frame jaw movable body 600, the frame sword movable body 221, the frame sword disk member 232, and the frame drum. 320 are provided. Since a large number of frame movable members are provided in this way, current consumption (power) in the power supply board 190 is large.

Here, FIGS. 18 to 20 are functional block diagrams for explaining the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 to the last, and not only the substrates shown in FIGS. 18 to 20 are provided. Except for the game control board 100, any one of the plurality of boards shown in FIGS. 18 to 20 may be configured as one board, or one board shown in FIGS. 18 to 20 may be configured as a plurality of boards. good.

Here, the structure of the frame/sword moving motor 223 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 21, the frame sword movement motor 223 of this embodiment is a bipolar stepping motor. In this embodiment, in addition to the frame sword movement motor 223, the frame face movement motor 311, the frame drum rotation motor 321, the frame ear movement motor 520, the frame jaw movement motor 610, and the frame sword disk member rotation motor 231 are also bipolar type stepping motors. It is a motor.

The function of the bipolar type stepping motor will be briefly described. As shown in FIG. 21, two sets of coils A and B are provided. The coil A is provided with φ1 terminals and φ2 terminals. The coil B is provided with φ3 terminals and φ4 terminals. When driving this bipolar type stepping motor, as shown in (1)⇒(2)⇒(3)⇒(4) of FIG. Has become.

That is, first, as shown in (1) of FIG. 21, a current flows from the φ1 terminal to the φ2 terminal of the coil A. Next, as shown in (2) of FIG. 21, a current is passed from the φ3 terminal to the φ4 terminal of the coil B. Subsequently, as shown in (3) of FIG. 21, a current is passed from the φ2 terminal of the coil A to the φ1 terminal. Finally, as shown in (4) of FIG. 21, a current is passed from the φ4 terminal of the coil B to the φ3 terminal. After that, by repeating the above (1), (2), (3), and (4), the rotating shaft is rotated so as to be attracted by the generated magnetic force. Thus, the bipolar type stepping motor is characterized in that the direction of the current flowing through each terminal is switched.

There is a unipolar stepping motor that has been generally used as a performance motor. The unipolar stepping motor is provided with two sets of coil A and coil B. The coil A is provided with a φ1 terminal and a φ2 terminal, and a tap TP is provided in the middle of the coil A. The coil B is provided with φ3 terminals and φ4 terminals, and a tap TP is provided in the middle of the coil B. The + power supply (DC) is always connected to the tap TP. When driving this unipolar stepping motor, a current is made to flow from the tap TP to each terminal in one direction. A current is passed from the tap TP of the coil A to the φ1 terminal, and a current is passed from the tap TP of the coil B to the φ3 terminal. Then, a current is passed from the tap TP of the coil A to the φ2 terminal, and finally a current is passed from the tap TP of the coil B to the φ4 terminal. After that, by repeating the above description, the rotating shaft is rotated so as to be attracted by the generated magnetic force. In this way, the unipolar stepping motor is characterized in that the direction of the current flowing through each terminal is always constant.

As described above, in the conventional unipolar stepping motor, in the coils A and B of each phase at the time of rotation, only half of the coils (windings) are in a state where current flows. On the other hand, in the bipolar stepping motor shown in FIG. 21, although the direction of the current is switched in the coils A and B of each phase during rotation, the current is flowing through the entire coil. That is, the coil always works. Therefore, when the bipolar stepping motor of the present embodiment is used, the utilization efficiency of the coil is higher if the coils have the same number of turns as compared with the case of using the conventional unipolar stepping motor. As a result, the motor can be efficiently rotated, and the output torque at low speed rotation can be increased.

In this embodiment, two-phase excitation is used as the excitation method when the bipolar type stepping motor moves the movable member. As shown in FIG. 22, the two-phase excitation is a method in which two phases are simultaneously excited while being shifted by one pulse with respect to the next phase to which a pulse is applied. For example, there is one-phase excitation for this two-phase excitation. The one-phase excitation is a method of exciting one phase each time a pulse is applied. The two-phase excitation of this embodiment can stabilize the rotation as compared with the one-phase excitation, which is advantageous for high-speed rotation. Furthermore, there is a merit that the output torque can be increased. However, there is a demerit that current consumption (power) is doubled as compared with one-phase excitation.

4. Electric Circuit of Frame Right Relay Board Next, an electric circuit of the frame right relay board 224 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the electric circuit of the frame right relay board 224 will be described. As shown in FIG. 23, the frame sword movement motor driver IC 1 is mounted on the frame right relay board 224. The frame sword movement motor driver IC1 (drive circuit unit) is a stepping motor driver that controls driving of the frame sword movement motor 223.

As shown in FIG. 23, the frame sword movement motor driver IC1 has a Vcc terminal, a VREFA terminal, a VREFB terminal, a PHASEA terminal, a PHASEB terminal, an INA1 terminal, an INA2 terminal, an INB1 terminal, an INB2 terminal, a STANDBY terminal, and 6-bit GND. Terminal, 2 bits OUTA+ terminal, 2 bits OUTA- terminal, 2 bits OUTB+ terminal, 2 bits OUTB- terminal, 2 bits RSA terminal, 2 bits RSB terminal, 18 bits It has an NC (unconnected) terminal and other terminals (OSCM terminal, VM terminal). As the frame sword movement motor driver IC1, for example, a general-purpose driver such as "TB67S101AFTG" manufactured by Texas Instruments can be preferably used.

The Vcc terminal is a terminal to which a 5V power source is supplied. The VREFA terminal is an A-phase motor output setting terminal for the frame sword movement motor 223. The VREFB terminal is a B-phase motor output setting terminal for the frame sword movement motor 223. Here, the currents output from the OUTA+ terminal and the OUTA− terminal, which will be described later, are switched by the voltage acting on the VREFA terminal. That is, if the voltage acting on the VREFA terminal is large, it is possible to increase the current output from the OUTA+ terminal and the OUTA− terminal described later. Similarly, the currents output from the OUTB+ terminal and the OUTB- terminal, which will be described later, are switched by the voltage applied to the VREFB terminal. That is, if the voltage acting on the VREFB terminal is large, it is possible to increase the current output from the OUTB+ terminal and the OUTB- terminal described later.

The PHASEA terminal is an A phase polarity setting terminal for the frame sword movement motor 223 (see FIG. 21). The PHASEB terminal is a B-phase polarity setting terminal for the frame sword movement motor 223. The INA1 terminal and the INA2 terminal are A-phase output control terminals for the frame sword movement motor 223. The INB1 terminal and the INB2 terminal are B-phase output control terminals for the frame sword movement motor 223. The STANDBY terminal is a power saving mode setting terminal. The GND terminal is a terminal for connecting to the ground.

The OUTA+ terminal is a current output terminal for the A-phase φ1 terminal of the frame sword movement motor 223 (φ1 terminal of the coil A, see FIG. 21). The OUTA− terminal is a current output terminal for the A-phase φ2 terminal (φ2 terminal of the coil A) of the frame sword movement motor 223. The OUTB+ terminal is a current output terminal for the B-phase φ3 terminal (φ3 terminal of the coil B) of the frame sword movement motor 223. The OUTB- terminal is a current output terminal for the B-phase φ4 terminal (φ4 terminal of the coil B) of the frame sword movement motor 223. The RSA terminal is a terminal for detecting the current output to the A phase (coil A) of the frame sword movement motor 223. The RSB terminal is a terminal for detecting the current output to the B-phase (coil B) of the frame/sword moving motor 223.

By the way, the frame sword movement motor driver IC1 shown in FIG. 23 can supply a predetermined constant current to each terminal φ1 and φ2 of the coil A and each terminal φ3 and φ4 of the coil B of the frame sword movement motor 223. It is of a constant current drive type. In the constant current drive method, the currents flowing through the coils A and B are constantly monitored so as to be constant currents, and when a current larger than a specified current is about to flow, the voltage is repeatedly turned on and off at high speed to obtain a constant current. It is a method of keeping. There is a constant voltage driving method as opposed to the constant current driving method. The constant voltage driving method is a method of keeping the voltage acting on each coil A, B at a constant voltage.

Here, when the motor rotates, an induced electromotive force (back electromotive force) is generated in each of the coils A and B, and the back electromotive force acts. Therefore, in the case of the constant voltage drive system, the effective voltage acting on each coil A, B (constant voltage by the constant voltage drive system) is reduced by the back electromotive force. In particular, as the motor rotates at a higher speed, a large counter electromotive voltage acts on each of the coils A and B, making it difficult for current to flow. As a result, in the constant voltage drive system, it is difficult to increase the output torque of the motor. On the other hand, in the case of the constant current driving method, even if the counter electromotive voltage is generated, the currents flowing through the coils A and B are controlled to be stable at a constant current. As a result, it is possible to improve the output characteristics during high-speed rotation of the motor, compared to the constant voltage drive method. In the frame sword movement motor driver IC1 of the present embodiment, the constant current supplied by the constant current driving method is set to 230 mA.

The OUTA+ terminal of the frame sword movement motor driver IC1 is connected to the first terminal of the connector CN1 via the control line L1. The first terminal of the connector CN1 is connected to the terminal φ1 (see FIG. 21) of the coil A of the frame/sword moving motor 223 via a harness (not shown). Therefore, the current output from the OUTA+ terminal of the frame sword movement motor driver IC1 can be supplied to the terminal φ1 of the coil A of the frame sword movement motor 223 through the control line L1. Here, the present embodiment is characterized in that the control line L1 is provided with the current interruption circuit 224A, but the current interruption circuit 224A will be described later.

The OUTA- terminal of the frame sword movement motor driver IC1 is connected to the second terminal of the connector CN1 via the control line L2. The second terminal of the connector CN1 is connected to the terminal φ2 (see FIG. 21) of the coil A of the frame/sword moving motor 223 via a harness (not shown). Therefore, the current output from the OUTA- terminal of the frame sword movement motor driver IC1 can be supplied to the terminal φ2 of the coil A of the frame sword movement motor 223 through the control line L2.

The OUTB+ terminal of the frame sword movement motor driver IC1 is connected to the third terminal of the connector CN1 via the control line L3. The third terminal of the connector CN1 is connected to the terminal φ3 (see FIG. 21) of the coil B of the frame/sword moving motor 223 via a harness (not shown). Therefore, the current output from the OUTB+ terminal of the frame sword movement motor driver IC1 can be supplied to the terminal φ3 of the coil B of the frame sword movement motor 223 through the control line L3. Here, the present embodiment is characterized in that the control line L3 is provided with the current interruption circuit 224A, but the current interruption circuit 224A will be described later.

The OUTB- terminal of the frame sword movement motor driver IC1 is connected to the fourth terminal of the connector CN1 via the control line L4. The fourth terminal of the connector CN1 is connected to a terminal φ4 (see FIG. 21) of the coil B of the frame/sword moving motor 223 via a harness (not shown). Therefore, the current output from the OUTB- terminal of the frame sword movement motor driver IC1 can be supplied to the terminal φ4 of the coil B of the frame sword movement motor 223 through the control line L4.

As shown in FIG. 23, the control line extending from the VREFA terminal of the frame/sword movement motor driver IC1 and the control line extending from the VREFB line are combined to form one control line L5. The control line L5 is divided into a control line L5a extending from the branch point BT to the upper side in FIG. 23 and a control line L5b extending from the branch point BT to the lower side in FIG. A resistor R1 is connected to the control line L5a, and a resistor R2 is connected to the control line L5b. In this embodiment, the inspection external circuit 224B is incorporated in the control line L5a, and the inspection external circuit 224B will be described later.

Further, as shown in FIG. 23, an avalanche diode ZD1 is provided between the control line L1 and the ground, an avalanche diode ZD2 is provided between the control line L2 and the ground, and an avalanche diode is provided between the control line L3 and the ground. A diode ZD3 is provided, and an avalanche diode ZD4 is provided between the control line L4 and the ground. These avalanche diodes ZD1, ZD2, ZD3, ZD4 protect each control line L1, L2, L3, L4 when an overvoltage (for example, several thousand V) acts on each control line L1, L2, L3, L4. To do.

Note that, as shown in FIG. 23, the control lines extending from the two OUTA+ terminals of the frame/sword movement motor driver IC1 are combined to form one control line L1. Further, the control lines extending from the two OUTA- terminals of the frame sword movement motor driver IC1 are combined to form one control line L2. Further, the control lines extending from the two OUTB+ terminals of the frame sword movement motor driver IC1 are combined to form one control line L3. Further, the control lines extending from the two OUTB- terminals of the frame sword movement motor driver IC1 are combined to form one control line L4. This is because the current that can be output from one (one bit) terminal of the frame sword movement motor driver IC1 is limited, so by connecting the control lines extending from two terminals, a larger current can be supplied. This is because

The frame sword movement motor driver IC1 performs pulse width modulation (PWM) based on the chopping reference frequency so that a constant current can be supplied. The chopping reference frequency means the speed with which the semiconductor element is switched between ON and OFF, and is appropriately set according to the resistor R6 and the capacitor C8 shown in FIG. The capacitor C9 shown in FIG. 23 is a bypass capacitor (pass capacitor) connected between the power supply line and the ground, and stabilizes the control circuit in the frame-sword movement motor driver IC1.

In FIG. 23, when an “L” level signal is input as the K-FC control signal, a current flows from the first terminal (anode terminal) of the photomos relays PM1 and PM2 to the second terminal (cathode terminal). .. As a result, the LEDs on the input side of the photomos relays PM1 and PM2 emit light, and the MOSFET (Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect) gate on the output side is charged. As a result, the MOSFET becomes conductive. That is, the No. 4 terminal (drain terminal) and No. 6 terminal (drain terminal) of the photo-moss relays PM1 and PM2 become conductive. In this state, the frame sword movement motor driver IC1 can supply current to the coils A and B of the frame sword movement motor 223.

An input/output IC 2 (not shown) is mounted on the frame right relay board 224. The input/output IC 2 is for inputting/outputting a digital signal. The input/output IC2 includes a serial data input/output terminal (SDA terminal), a serial clock input terminal (SCL terminal), a Vcc terminal, an address setting terminal for 3 bits (A0 to A2 terminals), and an input terminal P11 for 5 bits. P15, 11-bit output terminals P00 to P10, and other terminals (GND terminal, INT terminal) are provided. As the input/output IC 2, GPIO (General Purpose Input Output) such as "SNB6006PWR" manufactured by Texas Instruments can be preferably used.

The input/output IC 2 and the effect control microcomputer 121 are communicably connected by an I2C (Inter Integrated Circuit) communication method. That is, the SDA terminal of the input/output IC 2 is connected to the data signal line to which the serial port of the effect control microcomputer 121 is connected. The SCL terminal of the input/output IC 2 is connected to the clock signal line to which the serial port of the production I/O port 138 of the production control microcomputer 121 is connected.

When the "H" level control signal is output from the output terminal P10 of the input/output IC2, the level of the control signal is converted to the "L" level by the inverter element INV1. Therefore, in this case, an "L" level signal is output as the K-FC control signal shown in FIG. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 121 can control the drive of the frame sword movement motor 223 by controlling the output terminal P10 of the input/output IC 2 to output a control signal of “H” level. it can.

On the other hand, in FIG. 23, when an “H” level signal is input as the K-FC control signal, a current flows from the first terminal (anode terminal) to the second terminal (cathode terminal) of the photomos relays PM1 and PM2. Does not flow. As a result, the LEDs on the input side of the photoMOS relays PM1 and PM2 do not emit light, and the MOSFET gate on the output side is not charged. As a result, the MOSFET is turned off. That is, the No. 4 terminal (drain terminal) and No. 6 terminal (drain terminal) of the photo-moss relays PM1 and PM2 are not electrically connected. In this state, the frame sword movement motor driver IC1 cannot pass current to the coils A and B of the frame sword movement motor 223. Even if a counter electromotive force is generated in the frame sword movement motor 223, the counter electromotive force can be prevented from acting on the frame sword movement motor driver IC1.

Here, when the "L" level control signal is output from the output terminal P10 of the input/output IC2, the level of the control signal is converted to the "H" level by the inverter element INV1. In this case, an "H" level signal is output as the K-FC control signal shown in FIG. As a result, the effect control microcomputer 121 controls the output terminal P10 of the input/output IC2 to output the "L" level control signal, thereby causing the frame sword movement motor driver IC1 to generate the excess voltage based on the counter electromotive force. It is possible to set the state where does not work.

In the present embodiment, the level of the K-FC control signal shown in FIG. 23 is set to the “L” level in the state where the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is not powered on or in the initial state immediately after the power is turned on (default state). Has become. Therefore, in most periods, the control lines L1 and L2 and the control lines L3 and L4 are in the non-conducting state. Therefore, even if the player directly moves the frame sword movable body 221 at high speed without playing the game, the counter electromotive force generated by the frame sword movement motor 223 does not act on the frame sword movement motor driver IC1. As a result, it is possible to prevent the frame sword movement motor driver IC1 from breaking down.

Further, in the present embodiment, when it is shown that the expectation for winning the jackpot is high, a frame sword operation effect related to the pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 may be executed. In this frame sword operation effect, the pushing operation standby suggestion effect shown in FIG. 26(A) and the pushing operation valid suggestion effect shown in FIG. 26(B) are executed. In the push-in operation standby suggestion effect, the display screen 50a indicates that the push-in operation of the frame sword movable body 221 from the push-in position to the storage position is prohibited, and the word "Sword push-in operation is prohibited" is displayed. The suggested background image KN is displayed (see FIG. 26(A)). Then, in the push-in operation effective suggestion effect, the effective suggestion background image KO showing the characters "Insert sword" is displayed on the display screen 50a, indicating that the frame sword movable body 221 is pushed into the storage position (Fig. 26 ( See B)). When the frame sword operation effect is started, the frame sword movable body 221 is automatically raised from the storage position shown in FIG. 14(A) to the pushing position shown in FIG. 14(B). Further, after the frame sword operation effect is started, the player moves the frame sword movable body 221 from the pushing position during the pushing operation valid period (10 seconds in this embodiment) in which the pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 is valid. When the pushing operation is not performed to the storage position, the frame sword movable body 221 is automatically lowered from the pushing position to the storage position. As described above, there is a period in which the frame sword movable body 221 (frame sword moving motor 223) must be driven.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the first frame sword movable body drive period (drive period) and the second frame sword movable body drive period (drive period) in which the frame sword movement motor 223 can be driven. Set (see FIG. 25A). Here, the first frame sword movable member driving period is a period (in the present embodiment, until the frame sword movable member 221 is moved from the storage position (see FIG. 14A) to the pushing position (see FIG. 14B)). , About 1 second) (see FIG. 25(A)). Then, at the start of the first frame sword movable body drive period, control is performed so that the control signal of "H" level is output from the output terminal P10 of the input/output IC2. As a result, the control lines L1 and L2 and the control lines L3 and L4 are switched from the non-conducting state to the conducting state, and the drive current can be supplied to the coils A and B of the frame sword moving motor 223. The second frame sword movable body drive period is the frame sword movable body 221 when the frame sword movable body 221 is not pushed from the pushing position to the storage position during the pushing operation effective period (10 seconds in the present embodiment). This is a period until the movable body 221 is moved from the pushing position to the storage position (in this embodiment, about 1 second) (see FIG. 25B). Then, during the second frame sword movable body drive period, control is performed so that a control signal of "H" level is output from the output terminal P10 of the input/output IC2. As a result, the control lines L1 and L2 and the control lines L3 and L4 are in a conductive state, and it is possible to supply a drive current to the coils A and B of the frame sword movement motor 223. Further, when the second frame sword movable body drive period has elapsed, control is performed so that the "H" level control signal is not output from the output terminal P10 of the input/output IC2. As a result, the control lines L1 and L2 and the control lines L3 and L4 are switched from the conductive state to the non-conductive state, and the drive current cannot be supplied to the coils A and B of the frame sword moving motor 223.

Next, the problem in the case where the inspection external circuit 224B is not provided in the frame right relay board 224 shown in FIG. 23 will be described. The frame sword movement motor driver IC1 is of a constant current drive type as described above. In this constant current drive type driver (frame sword movement motor driver IC1), a constant current (230 mA in this embodiment) output from the OUTA+ terminal, OUTA- terminal, OUTB+ terminal, OUTB- terminal is applied to the VREFA terminal and the VREFB terminal. It depends on the magnitude of the applied voltage. The magnitude of the voltage acting on the VREFA terminal and the VREFB terminal is the combined resistance value of the resistance value of the resistor R1 connected to the control line L5a and the resistance value of the resistor R2 connected to the control line L5b. Dependent.

Here, the magnitude of the output torque of the motor (frame sword movement motor 223) is proportional to the magnitude of the supplied current (current flowing through the control lines L1, L2, L3, L4). Therefore, in order to obtain a desired output torque, the magnitude of the constant current (230 mA in the present embodiment) determined by the constant current drive type driver is determined. The resistance value of the resistor R1 and the resistance value of the resistor R2 are set so that the constant current can be supplied. In short, in the constant current drive type driver, the resistors R1 and R2 are appropriately selected so that the frame sword moving motor 223 can obtain a desired output torque.

By the way, in the field of gaming machines, before assembling the entire pachinko gaming machine PY1, a component manufacturer or the like confirms the operation of the unit (for example, the right decorative portion 220) including the movable member (for example, the frame sword movable body 221). Perform an inspection. In this operation confirmation inspection, it is checked whether or not the movable member appropriately operates in a state where the output torque is reduced by a predetermined ratio (for example, 15%) with respect to the output torque that should be originally obtained by the motor. That is, if the movable member appropriately operates even when the output torque of the motor is reduced by a predetermined ratio, the movable member can be reliably operated when the original output torque of 100% is generated (in the case of the final product). In consideration, we are carrying out an operation confirmation inspection. In recent game machines, since the structure of the unit is complicated, the movable member may not operate properly due to an assembly error or the like. Therefore, it is possible to find a defective product caused by an assembly error or the like by performing an operation confirmation inspection.

In a conventional gaming machine, a unipolar stepping motor (hereinafter also referred to as "unipolar motor") is generally used as a motor, and a driver for driving the unipolar motor is other than a constant current drive system (constant voltage drive). It is general to use a driver of a driving method or the like). In the case of a unipolar motor, the output torque changes depending on the resistance of the motor itself. Therefore, in the operation confirmation inspection when the unipolar motor is used, instead of the original unipolar motor that generates 100% output torque, the unipolar motor that reduces the output torque by a predetermined ratio (for example, 10%) is used. It was like this. Alternatively, the output torque is reduced by a predetermined ratio (for example, 10%) by forcibly varying the drive voltage applied to the unipolar motor from the outside while using the unipolar motor that generates the original 100% output torque. It was supposed to be inspected.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, as described above, the bipolar type stepping motor (hereinafter also referred to as “bipolar motor”, see FIG. 21) that can increase the output torque during low speed rotation is used. A constant current driver (frame sword moving motor driver IC1) is used as a driver suitable for the bipolar motor. However, when a constant current driver is used, a constant current value (230 mA) is set (fixed) in advance so that the motor (frame sword moving motor 223) can obtain 100% output torque. .. Therefore, the value of the constant current supplied to the motor cannot be changed.

If the resistance value of the resistor R1 and the resistance value of the resistor R2 are changed, the magnitude of the current that should have been set to obtain the desired output torque changes, and the original 100% output torque cannot be generated. Will end up. Even if the drive voltage is forcibly varied from the outside, the magnitude of the current supplied to the motor does not change and the output torque cannot be reduced by a predetermined ratio as long as the constant current drive method is used. Note that the above-mentioned problems have been described by taking the case of using the frame sword movement motor driver IC1 shown in FIG. 23 as an example, but the same applies to the case of using the left frame drum motor driver and the case of using the right frame drum motor driver.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, as shown in FIG. 23, an external inspection circuit 224B is incorporated in the control line L5a. The external test circuit 224B (state switching means) is mainly connected to an NPN transistor TR1, a control line L6 connected to the collector of the transistor TR1, an NPN transistor TR2, and a collector of the transistor TR2. Control line L7.

An "L" level signal or an "H" level signal is input as a K-CHECK1 control signal to the base of the transistor TR1. The K-CHECK1 control signal is a signal output from the output terminal P01 of the input/output IC2. The emitter of the transistor TR1 is connected to the ground. The resistor R3 is connected to the control line L6. The control line L6 is connected to the control line L7 and is connected to the control line L5a.

Thus, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, even if the frame current sword movement motor driver IC1 of the constant current drive system is used, by incorporating the external inspection circuit 224B in the frame right relay board 224, the frame sword movement motor 223 is installed. On the other hand, it is possible to supply a current smaller than a constant current set in advance. Therefore, it is possible to easily perform an operation confirmation inspection for the unit including the frame sword movable body 221.

Further, in the present embodiment, the external test circuit 224B includes two sets of the transistor TR1 and the resistor R3, and the transistor TR2 and the resistor R4. Therefore, the output torque generated by the frame sword moving motor 223 can be selected and reduced at two kinds of ratios of 15% or 20%. Therefore, it is possible to more accurately determine how much the output torque is reduced and the frame sword movable body 221 operates properly.

It should be noted that the use of a constant current driver as in this embodiment has the following merits. That is, for example, in the frame sword movement motor driver IC1 shown in FIG. 23, as described above, the constant current output from the OUTA+ terminal, OUTA− terminal, OUTB+ terminal, OUTB− terminal is the voltage applied to the VREFA terminal and the VREFB terminal. The magnitude of the voltage acting on the VREFA terminal and the VREFB terminal depends on the combined resistance value of the resistors R1 and R2. Therefore, it is possible to generate different output torques from the frame sword moving motor 223 by preparing only one type of the frame sword moving motor 223 and changing the resistors R1 and R2. On the other hand, when a driver other than the constant current drive system is used as in the related art, different output torques are generated by changing each motor (bipolar type stepping motor). As described above, by using the driver of the constant current drive method, there is an advantage that it is easy to deal with (change the design) when it is desired to change the output torque during development.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, when the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is assembled as a whole (when it is installed in a game hall, etc.), the production control microcomputer 121 outputs the output terminal of the input/output IC 2 shown in FIG. The P01 outputs a "L" level signal as the K-CHECK1 control signal, and the output terminal P00 outputs a "L" level signal as the K-CHECK2 control signal. Therefore, in this case, as shown in FIG. 23, the resistor R3 connected to the control line L6 does not always function, and the resistor R4 connected to the control line L7 does not always function. Therefore, the frame sword moving motor 223 can be supplied with a preset constant current (230 mA in this embodiment), and the frame sword moving motor 223 can always generate a desired (100%) output torque. Is possible.

In this embodiment, the desired (100%) output torque generated by the frame sword movement motor 223 is set to about 108 mN·m. The constant current supplied by the frame sword movement motor driver IC1 to generate this output torque is set to 230 mA as described above. The desired (100%) output torque generated by the left frame drum rotation motor 321L and the right frame drum rotation motor 321R is set to about 1200 gf·cm. The constant current supplied by the left frame drum motor driver IC 11 and the right frame drum motor driver IC 21 to generate this output torque is set to 200 mA. However, the value of the output torque and the value of the constant current described above are merely examples of the present embodiment, and can be appropriately changed according to the size of the movable member, the moving speed, and the like.

In the above description, the external test circuit 224B provided on the frame right relay board 224 has been described. However, in this embodiment, the control external circuit for controlling the drive of the frame face moving motor 311, the frame ear moving motor 520, the frame jaw moving motor 610, and the like, like the above-described external circuit for inspection 224B, has an external circuit for inspection. Is built in. Therefore, when performing an operation confirmation inspection of the unit including the frame face movable body 400, the frame ear movable body 500, and the frame jaw movable body 600, it is possible to reduce the output torque of each motor by 15% or 20%. is there. Therefore, it is possible to easily perform the operation confirmation inspection.

By the way, the driver of the constant current drive system of the present embodiment (for example, the frame sword movement motor driver IC1) is configured to be able to supply a constant current, and is also configured to be capable of supplying a reduced current smaller than the constant current. Specifically, taking the frame sword movement motor driver IC1 shown in FIG. 23 as an example, an “H” level signal is input to the PHASEA terminal, an “H” level signal is input to the PHASEB terminal, and an “H” level signal is input to the INA1 terminal. When a “H” level signal is input to the INA2 terminal, an “H” level signal is input to the INB1 terminal, and an “H” level signal is input to the INB2 terminal, It is configured to be able to supply a preset constant current (230 mA in this embodiment).

On the other hand, the frame sword movement motor driver IC1 inputs the “H” level signal to the PHASEA terminal, the “H” level signal to the PHASEB terminal, and the “H” level signal to the INA1 terminal. However, when an “L” level signal is input to the INA2 terminal, an “H” level signal is input to the INB1 terminal, and an “L” level signal is input to the INB2 terminal, the above constant current (main In the form, it is configured to be able to supply a current of 71% for 230 mA). In other words, the effect control microcomputer 121 receives the “H” level PHASEA control signal, the “H” level PHASEB control signal, the “H” level INA1 control signal, and the “L” level from the input/output IC 2. When the INA2 control signal, the "H" level INB1 control signal, and the "L" level INB2 control signal are controlled to be output, a reduced current smaller than the constant current by 29% (predetermined ratio) is supplied. Is possible.

Further, the frame sword movement motor driver IC1 inputs the signal of the “H” level to the PHASEA terminal, the signal of the “H” level to the PHASEB terminal, the signal of the “L” level to the INA1 terminal, and the INA2. When an “H” level signal is input to the terminal, an “L” level signal is input to the INB1 terminal, and an “H” level signal is input to the INB2 terminal, the above-mentioned constant current (230 mA in this embodiment) is input. It is configured to be able to supply a current of 38% in magnitude. In other words, the effect control microcomputer 121 receives the "H" level PHASEA control signal, the "H" level PHASEB control signal, the "L" level INA1 control signal, and the "H" level from the input/output IC2. When the INA2 control signal, the "L" level INB1 control signal, and the "H" level INB2 control signal are controlled to be output, a reduced current smaller than the constant current by 62% (predetermined ratio) is supplied. Is possible.

The frame sword movement motor driver IC1 inputs an "L" level signal to the INA1 terminal and an "L" level signal to the INA2 terminal regardless of the level of the signal input to the PHASEA terminal or the PHASEB terminal. , INB1 terminals are supplied with an "L" level signal and INB2 terminals are supplied with an "L" level signal, no current is supplied.

Although the frame sword movement motor driver IC1 has been described above with respect to the function of supplying a constant current or a reduced current that is smaller than the constant current by a predetermined ratio (29% or 62%), the left frame drum motor driver IC11, the right frame drum The motor driver IC 21, the frame sword disk member rotation motor driver IC 31, the driver that controls the drive of the frame face moving motor 311, and the driver that controls the drive of the frame ear moving motor 520 also have the same function. There is.

Next, the case where the stop of the movable member of this embodiment is held will be described. Here, first, the frame face movable body 400 will be described as an example. The frame face movable body 400 is in a substantially horizontal state at the standby position (see FIG. 7) and is in a relatively stable state. Therefore, the frame face movable body 400 in the standby position is not strictly required to hold the stop. Therefore, when the frame-face movable body 400 is at the standby position, the driver that controls the drive of the frame-face movable body 400 does not supply the current to the frame-face moving motor 311 to suppress the current consumption. Even if no current is supplied to the frame face moving motor 311, since the frame face moving motor 311 which is a stepping motor originally has a certain holding force, it holds the stop of the frame face moving body 400 at the standby position. can do.

On the other hand, the frame face movable body 400 is in an inclined state that extends obliquely upward toward the front when in the operating position (see FIG. 12 ), and is visible to the player and above the player. It becomes unstable. Therefore, the frame face movable body 400 in the operating position is strictly required to hold the stop. In particular, since the frame-face movable body 400 is relatively large and heavy, there is a possibility that the frame-face movable body 400 in the operating position cannot be reliably held only by the holding force originally provided as the function of the stepping motor. Therefore, the driver that controls the drive of the frame-face movable body 400 supplies a current to the frame-face moving motor 311 to cause the frame-face moving motor 311 to perform stop excitation. That is, the frame face moving motor 311 generates a magnetic field (stop excitation) for holding the stop of the frame face movable body 400 in the operating position based on the supplied current. As a result, the frame face movable body 400 can reliably maintain the stopped state by being applied with the stop holding force at the operating position.

In the present embodiment, two-phase excitation is used as the excitation method when the stepping motors such as the frame face moving motor 311 generate stop excitation. As described above, the two-phase excitation is a method in which two phases are simultaneously excited while being shifted by one pulse with respect to the next phase to which a pulse is applied (see FIG. 22). When the stop excitation is performed by the two-phase excitation, the stop holding force can be increased and the stopped state can be further stabilized, as compared with the stop excitation by the one-phase excitation, for example.

Here, when the stop of the movable member (frame face movable body 400) is held, the magnitude of the current supplied by the driver to the motor (frame face moving motor 311) becomes a problem. If the current supplied to the motor by the driver is large, it is possible to increase the stop holding force for holding the stop of the movable member, but the current consumption increases. On the other hand, when the current supplied by the driver to the motor is small, the current consumption can be suppressed, but the stop holding force for holding the stop of the movable member becomes small.

Therefore, in this embodiment, when stopping the frame face moving body 400 in the operating position, the driver controlling the drive of the frame face moving motor 311 causes the frame face moving motor 311 to have a preset constant current ( In this embodiment, a current of 245 mA, 71%, is supplied. As a result, compared to the case of supplying a constant current (driving current when driving the frame-face movable body 400), the current consumption is suppressed, while the frame-face movable body 400 that is unstable and heavy is sufficiently stopped and held. It is possible to apply power.

The case where the stop of the frame face movable body 400 is held has been described above, but the case where the stop of the other movable members is held is as shown in FIG. 24. In FIG. 24, the “non-current state” means a state in which the driver that controls the driving of the movable member does not supply the stop holding force to the movable member based on the fact that the motor that drives the movable member does not supply the current. . The “first holding state (71%)” means that the driver that controls the driving of the movable member supplies a current that is 71% of the constant current to the motor that drives the movable member. It means a state in which stop retention force is applied. When the frame drum 320 is in the stop position, that is, when the upper portion 320U and the lower portion 320D of the frame drum 320 are stopped so as to form a specific motif (see FIGS. 16 and 17), the first Controlled to hold state.

In the present embodiment, a frame sword operation effect period is set when executing the frame sword operation effect related to the pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221. Here, the “frame sword operation effect period” means the above-mentioned “first frame sword movable body drive period (in this embodiment, about 1 second)” and the frame sword movable body 221 at the storage position (see FIG. 14(A)). ) From the pushing position (see FIG. 14(B)) to when the pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 is extremely difficult to perform until the pushing operation valid period starts. Form, 2 seconds)", the above-mentioned "pushing operation effective period (10 seconds in this embodiment)", and the "second frame sword movable member drive period (about 1 second in this embodiment)" described above. This is the period (see FIG. 25A). In the present embodiment, at the start of the first frame sword movable member drive period, the control lines L1 and L2, and the control lines L3 and L4 become conductive, and the drive current is supplied to the coils A and B of the frame sword movement motor 223. It is possible. The control lines L1 and L2 and the control lines L3 and L4 are in the conductive state during the pushing operation standby period, the pushing operation effective period, and the second frame sword movable body driving period. Then, when the second frame sword movable body drive period has elapsed, the control lines L1 and L2 and the control lines L3 and L4 are switched from the conductive state to the non-conductive state.

As shown in FIG. 24, when the frame sword movable body 221 is in the storage position, it is controlled to the non-current state as described above. When the frame sword movable body 221 is in the storage position, as shown in FIG. Therefore, the frame sword movable body 221 in the storage position is in a relatively stable state, and it is not strictly required to hold the stop. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 24, when the frame sword movable body 221 is in the storage position, it is controlled to be in a currentless state.

Then, the frame sword movement motor driver IC1 drives the frame sword movement motor 223 based on the constant current (230 mA in this embodiment) supplied to the frame sword movement motor 223, and the frame sword movable body 221 is stored at the storage position (see FIG. 14(A)) to the pushing position (see FIG. 14(B)). When the frame sword movable body 221 is moved to the pushing position, the frame sword movable body 221 is pushed into the second holding state (100%) until the pushing operation standby period (2 seconds in this embodiment) elapses. Stop at position. Here, the "second holding state (100%)" means that the driver that controls the driving of the movable member (frame sword movable member 221) supplies a constant current to the motor that drives the movable member. It means a state in which a large stop holding force is applied. When it is in the push-in position, it is arranged at the uppermost position as shown in FIG. Therefore, if the stop excitation by the frame sword movement motor 223 is released before the player performs the push operation, the frame sword movable body 221 at the push position is lowered. Therefore, it is necessary to hold the frame sword movable body 221 in the pushing position so as not to descend, but if the frame sword movable body 221 is controlled to the second holding state (100%) as in the present embodiment, the frame sword movable body 221 is controlled. It is possible to hold the movable body 221 so as not to descend from the pushing position.

After that, when the pushing operation standby period (2 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses in the second holding state (100%), it is controlled to the reduced current holding state (38%), and the second holding state is changed to the lowered current holding state. However, the movable frame sword 221 remains stopped at the pushing position. Here, the "reduced current holding state (38%)" means that the driver that controls the driving of the movable member stops the movable member based on the fact that 38% of the constant current is supplied to the motor that drives the movable member. It means a state in which holding power is given. When it is in the push-in position, it is arranged at the uppermost position as shown in FIG. At this time, if the stop excitation by the frame sword movement motor 223 is canceled before the player performs the push operation, the frame sword movable body 221 in the push position is lowered, so the frame sword in the push position is released. It is necessary to hold the movable body 221 so that it does not descend. Therefore, if the frame sword movable body 221 is controlled to the reduced current holding state (38%) as in the present embodiment, the frame sword movable body 221 can be held so as not to descend from the pushing position.

Here, in the present embodiment, if the frame sword movable body 221 is moved to the pushing position and is controlled to the reduced current holding state (38%) without being controlled to the second holding state (100%), The stop excitation by the frame sword movement motor 223 is smaller than that in the second holding state. In this case, a small stop holding force is applied to the frame sword movable body 221, and the player may perform the pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 before the pushing operation effective period is started.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, the second holding state (100%) is controlled until the pushing operation standby period (two seconds in the present embodiment) elapses. As a result, even if the frame sword movable body 221 is at the pushing position (see FIG. 14B), a large stop by the frame sword moving motor 223 is performed until the pushing operation standby period (2 seconds in this embodiment) elapses. A large stop holding force is applied to the frame sword movable body 221 by the excitation. In this case, the player resists the large stop holding force and moves the frame sword movable body 221 from the pushing position (see FIG. 14B) to the storage position (see FIG. 14A) before the start of the pushing operation effective period. Less likely to be pushed in.

On the other hand, even if the pushing operation effective period is started, if the player is still controlled to the second holding state (100%), during the pushing operation effective period, the player resists a large stop holding force and moves the frame sword movable body. The 221 is pushed from the pushing position (see FIG. 14B) to the storage position (see FIG. 14A). Therefore, the pushing operation of the frame sword movable member 221 during the pushing operation valid period becomes very difficult.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the pushing operation effective period is started, as shown in FIG. 24, the second holding state (100%) is switched to the reduced current holding state (38%). As a result, the player performs a pushing operation on the frame sword movable body 221 located at the pushing position (see FIG. 14B), and until the pushing position detecting sensor 227 detects the frame sword moving motor. Due to the stop excitation by 223, a stop holding force smaller than that in the second holding state is applied to the frame sword movable body 221. Therefore, it is possible to push in the frame sword movable member 221 while resisting the stop holding force in the pushing operation effective period.

Then, in the present embodiment, when the pushing position detection sensor 227 loses the detection while the current is maintained in the reduced current holding state, the stop excitation by the frame sword moving motor 223 is released. As a result, the stop holding force on the frame sword movable member 221 is released. That is, when the frame sword movable body 221 passes through the pushing-in midway position shown in FIG. 14C, it is controlled to be in a currentless state. Therefore, in this embodiment, the reduced-current holding state is controlled until the frame sword movable body 221 descends from the pushing position shown in FIG. 14(B) to the pushing midway position shown in FIG. 14(C). Then, after descending to the pushing-in midway position shown in FIG. 14C, the current is controlled to be in the non-current state. As a result, the current consumption can be suppressed and the player can smoothly push the frame sword movable body 221 to the storage position shown in FIG. 14A without feeling the stop holding force.

Thus, in the present embodiment, the resistance force (stop holding force) is released after the player slightly pushes in the frame sword movable body 221 in the pushing position. This makes it possible to maintain the stop of the frame sword movable body 221 in the pushing position and the operability of the frame sword movable body 221 at the same time. Further, it is possible to give the player a new operation feeling that it is difficult to push the frame sword movable body 221 a little at the beginning of movement, and then the frame sword movable body 221 can be smoothly pushed to the storage position. is there. In addition, by making the frame sword movable body 221 in a currentless state before moving to the storage position, it is possible to enhance the effect of reducing the current consumption as much as possible.

Returning to the explanation of FIG. The frame ear movable body 500 is hidden in the frame face movable body 400 when in the retracted position (see FIG. 10A). At this time, the frame face movable body 400 can be moved from the standby position (see FIG. 1) to the operation position (see FIG. 12). That is, if the frame ear movable body 500 is at the position where it can be exposed by swinging (see FIG. 10B), the frame face movable body 400 cannot move from the standby position to the operating position. In this way, in order to reliably move the frame face movable body 400, the frame ear movable body 500 in the retracted position is strictly required to be held in a stopped state. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 24, when the frame ear movable body 500 is at the retracted position, it is controlled to the first holding state (71%). As a result, it is possible to apply a sufficient stop-holding force to the frame ear movable body 500 while suppressing current consumption.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12, the frame ear movable body 500 is projected and exposed above the frame face movable body 400 as shown in FIG. However, since the frame ear movable body 500 is comparatively small, the frame ear moving motor 520, which is a stepping motor, can sufficiently hold the frame ear moving body 520. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 24, when the frame ear movable body 500 is at the exposed position, it is controlled to be in a currentless state. As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of reducing the current consumption as compared with the case where the holding state is set.

The frame jaw movable body 600 slightly tilts between the closed position shown in FIG. 11(A) and the open position shown in FIG. 11(B), and does not affect the operation of surrounding movable members. Therefore, the holding of the stop is not strictly required regardless of whether the frame jaw movable body 600 is in the closed position or the open position. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 24, when the frame jaw movable body 600 is in the closed position or the open position, the currentless state is controlled. As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of reducing the current consumption as compared with the case where the holding state is set.

When the frame sword disk member 232 is in the normal position (see FIG. 14A), that is, when it is not rotated, the predetermined decorative portion 232a provided on the frame sword disk member 232 is visible. .. This frame sword disk member 232 does not affect the operation of the movable members around it, and basically it is not strictly required to hold the stop. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 24, when the frame sword disk member 232 is in the normal position, it is controlled to be in a currentless state. As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of reducing the current consumption as compared with the case of setting the first holding state.

Here, in the present embodiment, the effect button 40k can vibrate as an effect for prompting the operation of the effect button 40k. The effect button 40k is attached to the front door 23 (operation mechanism portion 230), and the frame sword disk member 232 is also attached to the front door 23 (right decoration portion 220). Therefore, when the effect button 40k vibrates, the vibration may be transmitted to the frame sword disk member 232 via the front door 23, and the frame sword disk member 232 may slightly rotate. If this happens, the direction of the decorative portion 232a provided on the frame sword disk member 232 will change, which may give a false impression to the player.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, only during the vibration of the effect button 40k (other movable member), the frame sword disk member 232 is switched from the no-current state to the first holding state (71%). Thereby, it is possible to prevent the frame sword disk member 232 from rotating due to the vibration of the effect button 40k, and it is possible to prevent the orientation of the decorative portion 232a provided on the frame sword disk member 232 from changing. Is. When the vibration of the effect button 40k ends, the frame sword disk member 232 switches from the first holding state (71%) to the no-current state. As a result, it is possible to enhance the effect of reducing the current consumption as compared with the case where the holding state is set.

5. Regarding frame sword operation effect In the present embodiment, when the player does not perform the operation of pressing the frame sword movable body 221 when the frame sword operation effect related to the operation of pressing the frame sword movable body 221 is executed, A case in which the frame sword movable body 221 is pushed in will be described with reference to FIG. 25. The framed sword operation effect is an example of a predetermined variable effect displayed on the display screen 50a as an effect with a high expectation of winning the jackpot.

With reference to FIG. 25B, a case will be described in which the player does not perform the pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 when the frame sword operation effect related to the pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 is executed. First, when the frame sword operation effect related to the pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 is executed, the control lines L1 and L2 and the control lines L3 and L4 are brought into a conductive state. Then, based on the frame sword movement motor driver IC1 supplying a constant current (230 mA in this embodiment) to the frame sword movement motor 223, a driving force is applied to the frame sword movable body 221 and the frame sword movable body 221 is stored. It moves from the position (see FIG. 14A) to the pushing position (see FIG. 14B). The time (first frame sword movable member driving period) required for the frame sword movable member 221 of the present embodiment to move from the stored position to the pushed-in position is about 1 second. Since there is no influence on the description of FIG. 25(B), the frame sword mover is automatically moved to raise the frame sword movable body 221 from the storage position (see FIG. 14A) to the pushing position (see FIG. 14B). The description of the constant current supplied from the motor driver IC1 to the frame blade moving motor 223 is omitted from FIG.

Then, as shown in FIG. 25B, the frame sword movement motor driver IC1 continues to supply a constant current (230 mA in this embodiment) to the frame sword movement motor 223 which drives the frame sword movable body 221. The sword movable body 221 is controlled to the second holding state (100%) that gives a large stop holding force (see FIG. 24). Then, when the pushing operation standby period (2 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed in the second holding state, 38% of the constant current (230 mA in the present embodiment) of the frame sword movement motor 223 that drives the frame sword movable body 221. Based on the supply of the electric current (87.4 mA) of the above, it is controlled to the reduced current holding state (38%) that applies the stop holding force to the frame sword movable body 221 (see FIG. 24). Along with this, the pushing operation valid period (10 seconds in the present embodiment) in which the pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 becomes valid is started, and the detection by the storage position detection sensor 226 becomes valid. That is, when detected by the storage position detection sensor 226 while being controlled to the reduced current holding state, the storage position detection sensor 226 sends the effect to the effect control board 120 via the frame right relay board 224 and the effect drive board 107. When the detection signal is output by the effect control microcomputer 121, the detection signal is treated as valid.

Then, the player does not perform the pushing operation until the pushing operation valid period elapses, and when the pushing operation valid period ends, the detection by the storage position detection sensor 226 becomes invalid. That is, after the push-in operation effective period has elapsed, the storage position detection sensor 226 detects the detection signal, and the storage position detection sensor 226 sends a detection signal to the effect control board 120 via the frame right relay board 224 and the effect drive board 107. Even if it is output, the detection signal is treated as invalid by the effect control microcomputer 121. Then, the reduced current holding state ends, and the current is not supplied to the motor for driving the frame sword movable body 221, and the frame sword movable body 221 is controlled to the currentless state in which the stop holding force is not applied, and the frame sword operation effect is produced. Is the end.

In the present embodiment, when the pushing operation effective period ends, the frame sword moving motor driver IC1 supplies the constant current to the frame sword moving motor 223 before the frame sword moving motor 223 is controlled to be in the non-current state. It is automatically lowered from the pushing position (see FIG. 14B) to the storage position (see FIG. 14A) regardless of the pushing operation by the player. The time (second frame sword movable member driving period) required for the frame sword movable member 221 of the present embodiment to move from the pushing position to the storage position is about 1 second. In this embodiment, the frame sword operation effect period ends with the end of the second frame sword movable body drive period. Then, when the second frame sword movable member drive period elapses, the control lines L1 and L2 and the control lines L3 and L4 are switched from the conductive state to the non-conductive state. Since there is no effect on the description of FIG. 25B, the frame sword mover 221 is automatically moved from the pushing position (see FIG. 14B) to the storage position (see FIG. 14A). The description of the constant current supplied from the motor driver IC1 to the frame blade moving motor 223 is omitted from FIG.

A case will be described with reference to FIG. 25C where the player performs a pushing operation on the frame sword movable body 221 when a frame sword operation effect related to the pushing operation on the frame sword movable body 221 is executed. First, when the frame sword operation effect related to the pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 is executed, the control lines L1 and L2 and the control lines L3 and L4 are brought into a conductive state. Then, the frame sword movement motor driver IC1 supplies a constant current (230 mA in the present embodiment) to the frame sword movement motor 223, so that a driving force is applied to the frame sword movable body 221 and the frame sword movable body 221 is stored at the storage position. (See FIG. 14(A)) to the pushing position (see FIG. 14(B)). The time (first frame sword movable member driving period) required for the frame sword movable member 221 of the present embodiment to move from the stored position to the pushed-in position is about 1 second. Since there is no influence on the description of FIG. 25(C), the frame sword mover is automatically moved to raise the frame sword movable body 221 from the storage position (see FIG. 14A) to the push-in position (see FIG. 14B). The description of the constant current supplied from the motor driver IC1 to the frame blade moving motor 223 is omitted from FIG. 25(C).

Then, as shown in FIG. 25C, the frame sword movement motor driver IC1 continues to supply a constant current (230 mA in this embodiment) to the frame sword movement motor 223 which drives the frame sword movable body 221. The sword movable body 221 is controlled to the second holding state (100%) that gives a large stop holding force (see FIG. 24). Then, when the pushing operation standby period (2 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed in the second holding state, 38% of the constant current (230 mA in the present embodiment) of the frame sword movement motor 223 that drives the frame sword movable body 221. Based on the supply of the electric current (87.4 mA) of the above, it is controlled to the reduced current holding state (38%) that applies the stop holding force to the frame sword movable body 221 (see FIG. 24). Along with this, the pushing operation valid period (10 seconds in the present embodiment) in which the pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 becomes valid is started, and the detection by the storage position detection sensor 226 becomes valid. That is, when detected by the storage position detection sensor 226 while being controlled to the reduced current holding state, the storage position detection sensor 226 sends the effect to the effect control board 120 via the frame right relay board 224 and the effect drive board 107. When the detection signal is output by the effect control microcomputer 121, the detection signal is treated as valid.

In this case, if the player performs a pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221, that is, if the detection by the storage position detection sensor 226 is effective, the 10 seconds, which is the time of the pushing operation effective period, elapses. The push-in operation valid period ends. Then, when the detection by the pushing position detection sensor 227 disappears, the stop holding force to the frame sword movable body 221 is released by canceling the stop excitation by the frame sword movement motor 223, and the control lines L1, L2, and the control line. L3 and L4 are switched from the conducting state to the non-conducting state, and are controlled to the non-current state. Then, with the end of the frame sword operation effect, the frame sword operation effect period ends.

As described with reference to FIG. 25, in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, not only 10 seconds, which is the time period of the pushing operation effective period, elapses, but also the pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 is performed during the pushing operation effective period. It is possible to switch from the reduced current holding state to the non-current state also by performing the above. As a result, it is possible to perform appropriate control according to whether or not the player has pushed in the movable frame sword 221.

Next, the effect contents displayed on the display screen 50a when the frame sword operation effect relating to the pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 is executed in the pachinko gaming machine PY1 will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, when the push-in operation standby period is started (see FIG. 24 ), the push-in operation standby suggestive effect is displayed on the display screen 50 a as shown in FIG. 26(A). In the push-in operation standby suggestive effect, the display screen 50a indicates that the push-in operation of the frame sword movable body 221 from the push-in position to the storage position is prohibited, and the word "Sword push-in operation is prohibited" is displayed. The suggested background image KN is displayed. As a result, the pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 from the pushing position (see FIG. 14B) to the storage position (see FIG. 14A) is prohibited, and even if the pushing operation is performed, the frame sword moving body 221 is prohibited. It is possible to recognize that it is very difficult to move the push-fitting position (see FIG. 14B) to the storage position (see FIG. 14A). Further, as shown in FIG. 26(A), the changing effect symbol EZ is displayed small in the upper right part of the display screen 50a.

Then, when the pushing operation waiting period has elapsed and the pushing operation valid period is started (see FIG. 24 ), as shown in FIG. 26(B), the pushing operation valid suggesting effect is displayed on the display screen 50 a. In the push-in operation effective suggestion effect, the effective suggestion background image KO showing the characters "Push in the sword" is displayed while indicating that the frame sword movable body 221 is pushed into the storage position on the display screen 50a. This allows the player to know that the pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 can be performed. In addition, it becomes possible for the player to be actively involved in the production. Further, as shown in FIG. 26(B), a first alert display is displayed on the display screen 50a. In the first alert display, the display screen 50a displays a first alert display image TKA composed of a symbol indicating caution and a character indicating "caution for pushing the sword". This first attention display image TKA is a display image that warns the user to perform an appropriate pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221. As a result, it becomes possible to guide the player to properly perform the pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221. Further, as shown in FIG. 26(B), a changing effect symbol EZ is displayed small in the upper right part of the display screen 50a.

6. About the alert display In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the player excessively pushes the frame sword movable body 221 (in the present embodiment, when the pushing operation is continuously performed 5 times in 5 seconds). ), there may be a case where a caution display is displayed on the display screen 50a to take care not to excessively push the frame sword movable body 221 by the player. Various cases in which the alert display is displayed on the display screen 50a will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 to 29.

First, an excessive pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 is performed by the player outside the pushing operation valid period in which the pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 is valid and the determination period of the storage position detection sensor described later. A case (in the present embodiment, a case where the pushing operation is continuously performed 5 times in 5 seconds) will be described. Here, the case where the operation determination of the pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 is made, that is, the case where the storage position detection sensor 226 detects the operation once. When the storage position detection sensor 226 detects once outside the pushing operation valid period and outside the storage position detection sensor determination period described later, the storage position detection sensor determination period is set (see FIG. 27A). ). Here, the determination period of the storage position detection sensor is a period in which the effect control microcomputer 121 makes an operation determination as to whether or not the number of detections by the storage position detection sensor 226 has reached 5. The determination period of the storage position detection sensor of this embodiment is 5 seconds. Further, in the present embodiment, regardless of the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1, when the player excessively pushes the frame sword movable body 221 outside the pushing operation valid period and the determination period of the storage position detection sensor. Is set to the determination period of the storage position detection sensor.

Then, as shown in FIG. 27A, when the number of detections by the storage position detection sensor 226 is 5 in the set storage position detection sensor determination period, the storage position detection sensor is detected before 5 seconds elapse. The judgment period of is ended. Then, along with the end of the determination period of the storage position detection sensor, a second attention display is displayed on the display screen 50a to warn the player not to excessively push in the frame sword movable body 221. In the second alert display, the display screen 50a displays a second alert display image TKB composed of a symbol indicating attention and a character indicating "attention of excessive sword pushing operation" (FIG. 27(A)). , FIG. 28B). This makes it possible to urge the player not to excessively push in the frame sword movable body 221. The display time of the second alert display of this embodiment is 7 seconds.

Next, when the excessive pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 is performed again during the display time of the second attention display on the display screen 50a (in the present embodiment, the pushing operation is performed 5 times continuously in 5 seconds). The case of being broken) will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 27B, when the number of detections by the storage position detection sensor 226 is 5 during the determination period of the storage position detection sensor as shown in FIG. 27B, the display screen 50a is displayed. The second attention display is displayed on the display screen 50a.

As shown in FIG. 27B, when the storage position detection sensor 226 detects once again before the display time of the second attention display on the display screen 50a elapses, the determination period of the storage position detection sensor is changed. It is set (see FIG. 27B). As shown in FIG. 27B, when the number of times of detection by the storage position detection sensor 226 is 5 in the storage position detection sensor determination period, the storage position detection sensor determination period ends. In the present embodiment, if the number of detections by the storage position detection sensor 226 reaches 5 again before the display time of the second attention display (7 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses, FIG. ), the extension time of the second attention display is set. In the present embodiment, the extension time of the second alert display is 3 seconds. As a result, even after the display time of the second attention display (7 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed, the second attention display is extended for 3 seconds and displayed (FIG. 27(B), FIG. 28(D)). Therefore, when the player performs an excessive pushing operation during the display time of the second alert display, the second alert display is displayed on the display screen 50a for 10 seconds. In this way, the second attention display is displayed on the display screen 50a until the extension time of the second attention display (3 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses, so that the player pushes the frame sword movable body 221 excessively. It is possible to urge the user not to continue the operation.

Next, when the excessive pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 is performed again after the display time of the second attention display on the display screen 50a has elapsed (in the present embodiment, the pushing operation is continuously performed 5 times in 5 seconds). (When an operation is performed) will be described with reference to FIG. With the same contents as described with reference to FIG. 27A, as shown in FIG. 27C, when the storage position detection sensor 226 detects five times during the determination period of the storage position detection sensor, the display screen 50a is displayed. The second attention display is displayed on the display screen 50a.

Then, when the storage time detection sensor 226 detects once again by the end of the display time of the second caution display and before the elapsed time of the second caution display (5 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed, The determination period of the storage position detection sensor is set (see FIG. 27C). As shown in FIG. 27C, when the number of detections by the storage position detection sensor 226 reaches 5 during the storage position detection sensor determination period, the storage position detection sensor determination period ends. Then, with the end of the determination period of the storage position detection sensor, a third warning display is displayed on the display screen 50a to remind the player not to excessively push in the frame sword movable body 221 (FIG. 27(C) and FIG. 29(D)). The display time of the third alert display of this embodiment is 7 seconds. In the third alert display, a third alert display image TKC composed of a symbol indicating caution and a character indicating "Remind of excessive pushing operation of sword again" is displayed on the display screen 50a (Fig. 27(C ), see FIG. 29(D)). Thereby, when the player performs the excessive pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 again after the display time (7 seconds in the present embodiment) of the second reminder display, the second reminder It is possible to urge the player not to continue the excessive pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 more than when the display is displayed. The display time of the third alert display of this embodiment is 7 seconds.

Using FIG. 28, when the frame sword movable body 221 is not excessively pushed in during the display time of the second attention display, and when the frame sword movable body 221 is excessively pushed in during the display time of the second attention display. An example of the effect when the operation is performed will be described. In addition, since the special figure reservation is not stored, the description will be made on the assumption that the variation effect is not performed. It is also assumed that the pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 is outside the valid pushing operation valid period.

As shown in FIG. 28(A), on the display screen 50a, the effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed with a staggered pattern of "567". Then, when the player presses the frame sword movable member 221 five times in succession during the determination period of the storage position detection sensor, the second caution is displayed on the display screen 50a as shown in FIG. 28B. A reminder display is displayed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from inadvertently pushing the frame sword movable body 221. Further, as shown in FIG. 28(A), the effect symbol EZ that is stopped and displayed at the stagger of "567" is displayed small in the upper right part of the display screen 50a.

Then, when there is no excessive pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221, and the display time of the second attention display (7 seconds in this embodiment) elapses, the second attention display displayed on the display screen 50a disappears, On the display screen 50a, as shown in FIG. 28(C), the effect symbol EZ that is stopped and displayed in the "567" pattern is displayed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 28B, while the second attention calling display is being displayed on the display screen 50a (before the display time of the second attention calling display (7 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed), When the excessive pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 is performed again by, even if the display time (7 seconds in this embodiment) of the second attention display has elapsed, as shown in FIG. The second attention display remains small on the display screen 50a. Further, as shown in FIG. 28(D), in the upper right part of the display screen 50a, the effect symbol EZ that is stopped and displayed at the spot of "567" is displayed small. Then, after the elapse of the extension time of the second attention display (3 seconds in this embodiment), that is, 10 seconds after the second attention display is displayed, as shown in FIG. 28E, the display screen is displayed. The second attention display displayed on 50a disappears, and on the display screen 50a, as shown in FIG. 28(E), the effect symbol EZ that is stopped and displayed at the disparity of "567" is displayed.

With reference to FIG. 29, when the excessive pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 is performed again after the display time of the second attention display on the display screen 50a has elapsed (in the present embodiment, continuously for 5 seconds). An example of the effect displayed on the display screen 50a when the pressing operation is performed 5 times) will be described. It should be noted that, since the special figure reservation is not stored, the description will be made on the assumption that the variation effect is not performed. It is also assumed that the pushing operation valid period during which the pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 is valid is not set.

As shown in FIG. 29(A), on the display screen 50a, the effect symbol EZ is stopped and displayed with a variation of "567". At this time, as in the case described with reference to FIGS. 28A and 28B described above, the pushing operation of the frame sword movable member 221 is performed five times in succession during the determination period of the storage position detection sensor. Then, the second warning display is displayed on the display screen 50a as shown in FIG. 29(B). Then, in the upper right part of the display screen 50a, the effect symbol EZ that is stopped and displayed at the spot of "567" is displayed small.

Then, when the display time of the second alert display (7 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed, the second alert display displayed on the display screen 50a disappears, and the display screen 50a is displayed as shown in FIG. 29(C). The effect symbol EZ that is stopped and displayed at the "567" spot is greatly displayed. Then, when the display time of the second attention display ends and before the elapsed time of the second attention display (5 seconds in the present embodiment) elapses, the pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 is performed once. , The elapsed time of the second alert display ends. Then, the determination period of the storage position detection sensor is set. When the pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 is performed five times in succession during the determination period of the storage position detection sensor, the third warning display is displayed on the display screen 50a as shown in FIG. 29D. Is displayed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from continuously performing an excessive pushing operation of the movable frame sword 221.

A conventional pachinko gaming machine is provided with an effect button (operation member) that can be operated by a player. In some conventional pachinko game machines, for example, an operation suggesting effect that suggests that the operation of the operation member is effective is displayed on the liquid crystal screen to prompt the player to operate the operation member. Then, when the operation member is operated, an effect for notifying the player of the degree of expectation of a big hit is displayed. As described above, in the pachinko game machine to which the operation member is attached, the player is positively involved in the effect by executing the effect using the operation member. This makes it possible for the player to enjoy the operation of the operation member and improve the entertainment value of the pachinko gaming machine.

However, the player may perform careless operation such as smashing the operation member attached to the pachinko gaming machine or continuous operation of the operation member outside the valid period. Careless operation by the player may damage or damage the operation members of the pachinko gaming machine, resulting in damage to the game store, or damage or failure of the operation members that interfere with the game of other players. May appear.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the pushing operation valid period in which the pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 is valid is started, as shown in FIG. 26B, the pushing operation valid suggestion effect is displayed on the display screen 50a. Is displayed. As a result, it is possible to guide the player to perform the pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221. However, the careless pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 causes the frame sword movable body of the pachinko game machine. There is a possibility that 221 may be damaged or malfunction. Therefore, in the push-in operation valid suggestion effect of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the first attention display image TKA is displayed to warn the user to perform an appropriate push-in operation of the frame sword movable body 221 on the display screen 50a (Fig. 26(B)). As a result, even if the pushing operation valid period is started, it is possible to prevent the player from inadvertently pushing the frame sword movable body 221. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from damaging or breaking the frame/sword movable body 221 and avoiding damage to the game shop. Further, it is possible to prevent the game of other players from being hindered by the damage or failure of the frame sword movable body 221.

According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 is performed once outside the determination period of the storage position detection sensor and outside the pushing operation valid period, the storage position detection sensor determines. The period is set (see FIG. 27). Then, when the pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 is continuously performed four more times during the set determination period of the storage position detection sensor, the second warning display is displayed on the display screen 50a ( 27 and 28B). The second warning display indicates that the excessive pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 (the frame sword movable body 221 is continuously pushed five times during the determination period of the storage position detection sensor) is performed by the player. Is displayed to pay attention to. By displaying the second attention display on the display screen 50a, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the careless pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 is not performed. This makes it possible to suppress an excessive pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 by the player, so that it is possible to prevent the pachinko gaming machine from being damaged or malfunctioning. Therefore, it is possible to avoid damage to the game store such as damage or failure of the frame sword movable body 221. Furthermore, if the frame sword movable body 221 is not damaged or malfunctions, it does not hinder the game of other players.

According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 is performed once while the second attention display is displayed, the determination period of the storage position detection sensor is set (FIG. 27). (See (B)). Then, if the pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 is continuously performed four more times during the set determination period of the storage position detection sensor, the second warning display is extended and displayed on the display screen 50a. (See FIG. 27(B) and FIG. 28(D)). This allows the player to be aware that the careless pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 has been performed again. Therefore, it is possible to recognize that the excessive pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 is not performed any more, and it is possible to prevent the frame sword movable body 221 from being damaged or broken.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the frame sword movable body 221 is pushed in before the second warning display is finished and the elapsed time of the second warning display (5 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed. When the operation is performed once, the determination period of the storage position detection sensor is set (see FIG. 27B). Then, when the pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 is continuously performed four more times in the set determination period of the storage position detection sensor, a third attention display different from the second attention display on the display screen 50a. Will be displayed (see FIGS. 27C and 29D). This allows the player to be careful not to perform an excessive pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 again. Therefore, it is possible to recognize that the excessive pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 is not performed any more, and it is possible to prevent the frame sword movable body 221 from being damaged or broken.

7. Explanation of big hit etc. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, there are "big hit" and "off" as a result of the big hit lottery (special symbol lottery). When it is a "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special figure display 81. In the case of "disappearance", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special figure display 81. When the big hit is won, the "big hit game" in which the special winning opening 14 is opened is executed in an opening pattern according to the type of special symbol that is stopped and displayed (type of big hit). The jackpot game is also called a special game.

In the present embodiment, the jackpot game includes a plurality of round games (unit opening game), an opening (also referred to as OP) before the first round game is started, and an ending after the final round game is finished. (Also referred to as ED). Each round game starts by the end of OP or the end of the previous round game, and ends by the start of the next round game or the start of ED. The closing time (interval time) of the special winning opening between round games is included in the opening round game before the closing.

There are multiple types of jackpots. The types of jackpots are as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 30, in this embodiment, there are roughly two types. Probably strange jackpots and regular jackpots. The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot that controls the gaming state after the jackpot game to a high probability state described later. The normal jackpot is a jackpot that controls the game state after the jackpot game to a normal probability state (low probability state) described later.

The probability variation jackpot that can be won in the lottery of the special figure 1 of this embodiment (lottery for the first special symbol) is a probability variation jackpot A that opens the special winning opening 14 from 1R to 6R for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R. (See FIG. 30). When the probability variation big hit A is won in the lottery of Toku-zu 1 of this embodiment, the big hit game in which the actual number of rounds is 6R is executed. Here, the substantial number of rounds is the number of rounds in which game balls can be won up to the maximum number of winnings per round (10 in this embodiment). In addition, when "probability variation big hit A" is won by the lottery of special figure 1, "special figure 1_probability variation pattern" is stopped and displayed on the 1st special figure display 81a, and "probability variation big hit A" is drawn by lottery of special figure 1. Will be 65% (see FIG. 30).

Also, the normal jackpot that can be won in the lottery (lottery of the first special symbol) of the special map 1 is a normal jackpot B that opens the special winning opening 14 from 1R to 6R for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R (Fig. 30). Therefore, if the regular jackpot B is won in the lottery of the special figure 1 of the present embodiment, the jackpot game in which the actual number of rounds is 6R is executed. When "normal big hit B" is won, "special drawing 1_normal design" is stopped and displayed on the first special map display 81a, and the allocation ratio of "normal big hit B" is 35% by lottery of special drawing 1. (See FIG. 30).

The probability variation jackpot that can be won in the lottery of the special figure 2 of this embodiment (lottery of the second special symbol) is a probability variation jackpot C that opens the special winning opening 14 from 1R to 10R for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R. (See FIG. 30). If the probability variation jackpot C is won in the lottery of the special figure 1 of this embodiment, the jackpot game in which the actual number of rounds is 10R is executed. Here, the substantial number of rounds is the number of rounds in which game balls can be won up to the maximum number of winnings per round (10 in this embodiment). In addition, when "probability variation big hit C" is won by the lottery of special figure 2, "special figure 2_probability variation pattern" is stopped and displayed on the second special figure display 81b, and "probability variation big hit C" is drawn by lottery of special figure 2. Is 65% (see FIG. 30).

In addition, the normal jackpot that can be won in the lottery of special figure 2 (lottery of the second special symbol) is a jackpot that opens the special winning opening 14 from 1R to 10R for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R (see FIG. 30). ). Therefore, if the regular jackpot is won in the lottery of the special figure 2 of this embodiment, the jackpot game in which the actual number of rounds is 10R is executed. When "normal jackpot D" is won, "special drawing 2_normal symbol" is stopped and displayed on the second special map display 81b, and the distribution rate of "normal jackpot D" is 35% by lottery of special drawing 2. (See FIG. 30).

Whichever jackpot is won, after the jackpot game, it is controlled to the electric support control state (high base state) described later. The power support control state continues until the next jackpot win when controlled in accordance with the high probability state. On the other hand, when the control is performed according to the normal probability state (low probability state), the number of power support (time saving number) is set to 100 times. The number of electric support is the upper limit number of times of the variable display of the special symbol in the electric support control state.

As shown in FIG. 30, the distribution rate of the jackpot in the lottery of the special figure 1 and the lottery of the special figure 2 is 65% for the probability variation big jackpot and 35% for the normal jackpot. However, as described above, when the jackpot is won based on the lottery of Toku-zu 1, a jackpot game with a substantial number of rounds of 6 is executed. On the other hand, when the jackpot is won based on the lottery of special map 2, 10 rounds of jackpot games are executed, so the lottery of special map 2 is more advantageous to the player than the lottery of special map 1. Is set to be.

Here, in the present pachinko gaming machine PY1, lottery as to whether or not it is a big hit is performed based on a “big hit random number”, and lottery of the type of the big hit that is won is performed based on a “hit type random number”. As shown in FIG. 31(A), the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The hit type random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. In addition to the jackpot random number and the hit type random number, random numbers acquired based on winning in the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12 include "reach random numbers" and "fluctuation pattern random numbers".

The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not a reach is generated in the effect design variation effect showing the result when the result of the jackpot determination is out. Reach is a state in which there is only one effect symbol that is variably displayed out of a plurality of effect symbols, and depending on which symbol the effect symbol that is variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the jackpot is won. It is a state (for example, a state of "7↓7") that is a combination of the effect symbols shown. The effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed as if they are slightly shaking in the display screen 50a, or may be displayed so as to be repeatedly enlarged and reduced. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 255.

The fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern including fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. In addition, the random number obtained based on the passage to the gate 13 includes a normal symbol random number (per random number) shown in FIG. 31(B). The normal symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (normal symbol lottery) as to whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric Chu 12D. The normal symbol random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

8. Description of gaming state Next, a gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment will be described. The special figure display 81 and the general figure display 82 of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 have a probability variation function and a variation time reduction function, respectively. A state in which the probability variation function of the special map display 81 is operating is called a "high probability state", and a state in which it is not operating is called a "normal probability state (non-high probability state)". In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, the jackpot determination is performed using a jackpot determination table in which the value of the jackpot random number determined to be a jackpot is larger than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (see FIG. 32(A)). In other words, when the probability variation function of the special figure display device 81 is activated, the probability that the display result (that is, the stop symbol) of the variable display of the special symbol by the special figure display device 81 is a jackpot symbol compared to when it is not operating. Becomes higher.

Further, a state in which the fluctuation time reduction function of the special figure display device 81 is operating is called a “time saving state”, and a state in which it is not operating is called a “non-time saving state”. In the time saving state, the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of variation display to the time of derivation display of the display result) is shorter than the non-time reduction state. That is, the variation pattern is determined by using the variation pattern table that is determined such that the variation pattern having a short variation time is selected more frequently than the non-time saving state (see FIG. 33). That is, when the variation time reduction function of the special figure display device 81 is activated, a shorter variation time is more likely to be selected as the variation time of the variable display of the special symbol than when it is not activated. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace at which the special figure reservation is exhausted is increased, and an effective prize (a prize that can be stored as the special figure reservation) to the starting opening is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the special figure display 81 may operate simultaneously, or only one of them may operate. The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function of the public figure display device 82 operate in synchronization with the variation time reduction function of the special figure display device 81. That is, the probability variation function and the variation time reduction function of the universal figure display 82 operate in the time saving state and do not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time saving state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time saving state. In other words, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) that is determined to be a hit is greater than the normal symbol hit determination table that is used in the non-time saving state. FIG. 32C). In other words, when the probability varying function of the universal figure display 82 is activated, the display result of the variable display of the ordinary symbol by the universal figure indicator 82 is higher than that when it is not activated, and the probability that it is an ordinary hit symbol is high. ..

In the time saving state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shorter than that in the non-time saving state. In the present embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 7 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 32(D)). Furthermore, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 34). That is, the opening time extension function of the power cable 12D is operating. In addition, in the time saving state, the number of times of opening the electric chew 12D in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 34). That is, the function of increasing the number of times of opening of the power cable 12D is operating.

In the situation where the probability change function and the change time shortening function of the universal figure display 82 and the opening time extension function and the opening number increase function of the power cable 12D are operating, compared to the case where these functions are not operating. As a result, the electric ball 12D is frequently opened, and the game ball is frequently won in the second starting opening 12. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, becomes high. Therefore, a state in which these functions are operating is called a "high base state", and a state in which these functions are not operating is called a "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning of the second start opening 12 by the electric chew 12D) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also referred to as an electric support control state or an easy ball entry state. On the other hand, the low base state is also referred to as a non-electric power assist control state or a non-ball entry easy state.

The high base state need not operate all of the above functions. That is, one or more functions of the probability variation function of the universal figure display 82, the variation time shortening function of the universal figure display 82, the opening time extension function of the electric Chu 12D, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric Chu 12D are activated. Therefore, it is only necessary that the electric tube 12D be opened more easily than when the function is not operating. Further, the high base state may be independently controlled without being associated with the time saving state.

In the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the probability variation jackpot is a high probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly called a "high-precision high-base state". The high-probability-high base state is ended by a predetermined number of times (10,000 times in the present embodiment) performing variable display of special symbols, or by winning the jackpot and executing the jackpot game. That is, in the present embodiment, the high-probability/high-base state continues substantially until the next big hit. It should be noted that the end condition of the highly accurate high base state may be only that the big hit is won and the big hit game is executed.

In addition, the gaming state after the jackpot game by winning the regular jackpot is a normal probability state (non-high probability state, that is, a low probability state), a time saving state, and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly called a "low accurate high base state". The low-probability-high base state ends when a predetermined number of times (100 times in the present embodiment) the variable display of the special symbol is executed, or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

In the case of playing the pachinko gaming machine PY1 for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is the normal probability state, the non-time saving state, and the low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as "low accurate low base state". The low accurate low base state is referred to as a "normal game state". In addition, a state during execution of the special game (big hit game) will be referred to as a "special game state (big hit game state)". Furthermore, the state controlled to at least one of the high probability state and the high base state will be referred to as a “privilege gaming state”.

In a high base state such as a high-probability-high base state or a low-probability-high base state, it is advantageous to advance the game by entering the game ball into the right game area 6R (see FIG. 4) by right-handing. This is because the electric support control makes it easier to open the electric Chu 12D than in the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting opening 12 than to win the first starting opening 11. .. Therefore, while passing the game ball to the gate 13 which is the trigger of the normal symbol lottery, the right strike is performed in order to win the game ball to the second starting opening 12. This makes it possible to obtain a large number of starting winnings (winnings at the starting opening) rather than hitting left. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the right-handed game is played even during the big hit game.

On the other hand, in the low base state, it is advantageous to advance the game by allowing the game ball to enter the left game area 6L (see FIG. 4) by left-handing. Since the electric support control is not executed, the electric Chu 12D is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, and it is easier to win the first starting port 11 than to win the second starting port 12. Because it has become. Therefore, a left-hand hit is performed in order to win the game ball to the first starting opening 11. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of starting prizes rather than hitting right.

9. Operation of Pachinko Gaming Machine PY1 Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 will be described based on FIG. 35, and the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described based on FIGS. 36 to 44. First, the operation of the game control microcomputer 101 will be described.

[Main-side timer interrupt processing] The game control microcomputer 101 repeats the main-side timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 35 every short time such as 4 msec. First, the game control microcomputer 101 executes an output process (S101). In the output process (S101), the commands set in the output buffer provided in the game RAM 104 of the game control board 100 in each process described below are output to the effect control board 120, the payout control board 170, and the like.

In the input process (S102) that is performed after the output process (S101), various sensors (the first starting opening sensor 11a, the second starting opening sensor 12a, the gate sensor 13a, and the big prize) are mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine PY1. The detection signals detected by the mouth sensor 14a, the general winning opening sensor 10a, etc. (see FIG. 18) are read and stored (set) in the output buffer of the game RAM 104 as prize ball information. Further, the detection signal from the lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 35 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the gaming RAM 104 as the lower plate full data.

In the regular symbol/special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed next, the jackpot random number used in the jackpot lottery, the hit type random number for determining the jackpot type, and whether or not to reach in the fluctuating effect Reach random number, a variation pattern random number for determining the variation pattern, a normal symbol random number (per random number) used in the ordinary symbol lottery, etc. random number update processing for updating is performed (S103). Note that at least a part of each random number may be a hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit such as a counter IC. Further, the random number generation circuit may be built in the game control microcomputer 101.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 101 executes sensor detection processing (S104), normal operation processing (S105), and special operation processing (S106). In the sensor detection process (S104), if the first starting port sensor 11a is ON, various random numbers such as a jackpot random number (a jackpot random number, a jackpot symbol random number) on condition that there are less than four memories of the first special figure reservation. , Reach random number, and variation pattern random number (see FIG. 31A)). If the second starting opening sensor 12a is ON, various random numbers such as a jackpot random number are acquired on condition that the number of the second special figure reservations is less than four. Further, if the gate sensor 13a is ON, the normal symbol random number (see FIG. 31(B)) is acquired on the condition that the number of memories for holding the universal symbol is less than four.

In the normal operation process (S105), the normal symbol random number acquired in the sensor detection process (S104) is determined, and the normal symbol for notifying the determination result is displayed (variable display and stop display). As a result of the determination of the normal symbol random number, if the normal symbol is won, an auxiliary game that opens the electric chew 12D according to a predetermined opening pattern (opening time and number of times of opening, see FIG. 34) according to the game state To do.

In the special operation process (S106), a random number such as the jackpot random number acquired in the sensor detection process (S104) is determined, and a special symbol for displaying the determination result (variable display and stop display) is displayed. At the time of displaying this special symbol, at the start of the variable display of the special symbol, the variation start command including the information of the variation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 104 for game, and at the start of the stop display of the special symbol, the variation stop command is used for the game. It is set in the output buffer of the RAM 104. The variation pattern is determined based on the determination of various random numbers such as the jackpot random number, using the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Then, as a result of the determination of the jackpot random number, when the jackpot is won, a jackpot game (special game) is performed in which the jackpot 14 is opened according to a predetermined opening pattern (opening time or number of times of opening). Here, as shown in FIG. 33, if the variation pattern is determined, the variation time during which the variable display of the special symbol is executed is also determined. The SP reach (super reach) shown in the remarks column of FIG. 33 is a reach in which the variation time after the reach is longer than that in the normal reach. The table allocation ratio is set so that SP reach has a higher expectation of winning (expectation for jackpot winning) than normal reach. In this embodiment, the super reach is progressively executed through the normal reach.

Next, the game control microcomputer 101 performs other processing (S107). As other processing (S107), the second special figure reservation indicator 83b is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the special figure 2 reserved sphere number, or the first special figure based on the special figure 1 reserved sphere number. The figure hold indicator 83a is controlled to a display mode showing the number. In parallel with the above processing in the game control microcomputer 101, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs the processing shown in FIGS. 36 to 44.

[Sub-control main process] Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 will be described with reference to FIGS. The counter, the timer, the flag, the status, the buffer, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 121 are provided in the effect RAM 124. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 121 provided in the effect control board 120 reads out and executes the program of the sub-control main processing shown in FIG. 36 from the effect ROM 123. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main processing, CPU initialization processing is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, effect CPU 122 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time), and the like are performed.

Subsequently, it is determined whether the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the effect RAM 124 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO, the effect RAM 124 is initialized (S4003) and the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the effect RAM 124 is not initialized and the process proceeds to step S4004. That is, when the power-off signal is not ON, or when the effect RAM 124 contents are not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the effect RAM 124 is initialized, but the power-off signal is caused by a power failure or the like. Is turned on but the contents of the effect RAM 124 are normally maintained (YES in S4002), the effect RAM 124 is not initialized. If the effect RAM 124 is initialized, the values of various flags, statuses, counters, etc. are reset. Further, steps S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

In step S4004, interrupts are prohibited. Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. Note that the random numbers for effect determination include effect design determination random numbers for determining effect symbols, variable effect pattern lottery random numbers for determining variable effect patterns, and preliminary effect determination random numbers for determining various notice effects. There is. The method of updating the random number can be the same as the random number updating process performed by the game control board 100 described above. When updating, the random number values may be added not by one, but by two. This is the same in the random number updating process performed by the game control board 100 described above.

When the random number seed update processing (S4005) is completed, command transmission processing is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process (S4006), various commands stored in the output buffer in the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 are transmitted to the image control board 140. Upon receiving the command, the image control board 140 executes various effects (variation effect, opening effect accompanying the jackpot game, round effect, ending effect, etc.) using the image display device 50 in accordance with the command. It should be noted that, along with execution of various effects by the image control board 140, the effect control board 120 outputs sound from the speaker 601 via the sound control board 161, or the panel lamp 54 or the frame lamp via the effect drive board 107. For example, 53 is caused to emit light, or the effect button 40k is vibrated. The production control microcomputer 121 subsequently enables interrupts (S4007). After that, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 1 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009) and 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed.

The reception interrupt process (S4008) is performed based on the strobe signal (STB signal) sent from the game control board 100 being input to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 121. That is, unless the strobe signal is input to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 121, the reception interrupt process (S4008) is not performed. In the reception interrupt process (S4008), various commands transmitted from the game control board 100 are stored in the reception buffer of the effect RAM 124. This reception interrupt process (S4008) is a process executed prior to the other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[1 ms timer interrupt process] The production control microcomputer 121 repeats the 1 ms timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 37 at short time intervals of 1 msec. The effect control microcomputer 121 executes the 1 ms timer interrupt process and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (see FIG. 38) as described later. As shown in FIG. 37, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process, first, an input process is performed (S4101). In the input process (S4101), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on detection signals from the input section detection sensor 40a and the select button detection sensor 42a (see FIG. 19).

Subsequently, a ramp data output process is performed (S4102). In the lamp data output process (S4102), in order to make the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, the face LED 401, and the drum LED 331 emit light at a timing suitable for the effect, it is created by another process (S4207) in the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later. The lamp data is output to the performance drive board 107. That is, the board lamp 54, the frame lamp 53, the face LED 401, and the drum LED 331 are caused to emit light in a predetermined light emitting manner in accordance with the lamp data.

Next, drive control processing is performed (S4103). The drive control process (S4103) is a process for controlling the drive of the frame face movable body 400, the frame ear movable body 500, the frame jaw movable body 600, the frame drum 320, the frame sword movable body 221, and the frame sword disk member 232. is there. Then, the watchdog timer process (S4104) for resetting the watchdog timer is performed, and the process is finished.

In the drive control process (S4103) of the present embodiment, in order to drive the frame-face moving motor 311 according to the frame-face movable body drive data when the frame-face movable body drive data is set in the predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124. Control processing (processing for outputting serial data or a clock signal from the serial port of the I/O port 138 for effect). The frame-face movable body drive data is movement pattern data for moving the frame-face movable body 400 from the standby position to the operation position and moving the frame-face movable body 400 from the operation position to the standby position after a lapse of a predetermined period thereafter. Is. In this embodiment, when a specific variation effect pattern involving SP reach is selected, the frame-face movable body drive data is set at a predetermined effect timing.

In the drive control processing (S4103) of the present embodiment, when the frame ear movable body drive data is set in the predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124, the frame ear movable body motor 520 is driven according to the frame ear movable body drive data. Control processing (processing for outputting serial data or a clock signal from the serial port of the performance I/O port 138). The frame-ear movable body drive data is operation pattern data for moving the frame-ear movable body 500 from the retracted position to the exposed position, and moving the frame-ear movable body 500 from the exposed position to the retracted position after a predetermined period has elapsed. Is.

In the drive control process (S4103) of the present embodiment, when the frame jaw movable body drive data is set in the predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124, the frame jaw movable motor 610 is driven according to the frame jaw movable body drive data. Control processing (processing for outputting serial data or a clock signal from the serial port of the performance I/O port 138). The frame jaw movable body drive data is operation pattern data for moving the frame jaw movable body 600 from the closed position to the open position, and moving the frame jaw movable body 600 from the open position to the closed position after a predetermined period has elapsed. Is. In this embodiment, when the frame face movable body drive data is set, the frame jaw movable body drive data is also set.

Further, in the drive control process (S4103) of the present embodiment, when the frame drum drive data is set in a predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124, a control process for driving the frame drum rotation motor 321 according to the frame drum drive data. (Process of outputting serial data or a clock signal from the serial port of the effect I/O port 138) is performed. The frame drum drive data is operation pattern data for rotating the upper portion 320U and the lower portion 320D of the frame drum 320 and then stopping them so that a predetermined display mode (motif) is formed thereafter. In this embodiment, the frame drum drive data is set when a specific variation effect pattern with SP reach (a variation effect pattern with SP reach that indicates that the expectation for jackpot winning is particularly high among SP reach) is selected. It is supposed to be done.

Further, in the drive control processing (S4103) of the present embodiment, when the frame-sword movable body drive data is set in a predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124, the frame-sword movable motor 223 is driven in accordance with the frame-sword movable body drive data. The frame sword movable body drive data for performing the control processing (processing for outputting serial data or clock signal from the serial port of the production I/O port 138) for moving the frame sword movable body 221 from the storage position to the pushing position. Then, if the player does not subsequently push the frame sword movable body 221 from the pushing position to the storage position during the pushing operation effective period, the frame sword movable body 221 is moved from the pushing position to the storage position. Is the operation pattern data for. In the present embodiment, when a specific variation effect pattern accompanied by SP reach (variation effect pattern for executing a frame sword operation effect) is selected, the frame sword movable body drive data is set at a predetermined effect timing. ing.

Further, in the drive control processing (S4103) of the present embodiment, when the frame/sword disk member drive data is set in the predetermined storage area of the effect RAM 124, the frame/sword disk member rotation motor 231 is driven according to the frame/sword disk member drive data. The frame sword disk member driving data for performing control processing for driving (processing for outputting serial data and a clock signal from the serial port of the performance I/O port 138) is performed by rotating the frame sword disk member 232, and thereafter. This is operation pattern data for stopping the frame sword disk member 232 so that the decorative portion 232a provided on the frame sword disk member 232 has a predetermined orientation. In this embodiment, when the frame sword movable body drive data is set, the frame sword disk member drive data is also set.

[10 ms timer interrupt process] The production control microcomputer 121 repeats the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) shown in FIG. 38 at short time intervals of 10 msec. As shown in FIG. 38, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process, first, a received command analysis process described later is performed (S4201). Next, a switch state acquisition process is performed in which the switch data created by the 1 ms timer interrupt process is stored in the effect RAM 124 as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4202). Subsequently, a switch process for setting the display content of the display screen 50a of the image display device 50 based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process is performed (S4203).

Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a voice control process (S4204). In the voice control process (S4204), voice data (data for outputting voice from the speaker 601) is created, voice data is output to the voice control board 161, and time control of voice effect is performed. As a result, a sound suitable for the effect to be executed is output from the speaker 601.

Then, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a serial signal output process described later (S4205). After that, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a warning display process (S4206) described later. Then, the lamp data (data for controlling the light emission of the frame lamp 53, the panel lamp 54, the face LED 401, and the drum LED 331) is created, and other processes such as updating various effect determination random numbers are executed. Then (S4207), this processing ends.

[Reception command analysis process] As shown in FIG. 39, in the reception command analysis process (S4201), first, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not a variation start command is received from the game control board 100 (S4301), If it has been received (YES in S4301), a variation effect start process described later is performed (S4302), and the process proceeds to step S4303. If the fluctuation start command has not been received (NO in S4301), the process directly proceeds to step S4303.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the variation stop command is received from the game control board 100 (S4303), and if it is received (YES in S4303), the variation effect end process is performed (S4304). , And proceeds to step S4305. In the fluctuation effect ending process (S4304), the fluctuation stop command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the fluctuation effect ending command for ending the fluctuation effect is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. If the fluctuation stop command has not been received (NO in S4303), the process directly proceeds to step S4305.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not an opening command indicating execution start of the big hit game opening has been received from the game control board 100 (S4305), and if received (YES in S4305), the opening command. Perform effect selection processing (S4306) and proceed to step S4307. In the opening effect selection process (S4306), the opening command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an opening effect start command for starting the opening effect with the selected opening effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. If the opening command has not been received (NO in S4305), the process directly proceeds to step S4307.

Subsequently, the production control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not it has received from the game control board 100 a round designation command indicating the start of the round game of the jackpot game (S4307), and if it has received it (YES in S4307). A round effect selection process is performed (S4308), and the process proceeds to step S4309. In the round effect selection process (S4308), the round designation command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the pattern (content) of the round effect to be executed during the round game of the jackpot game is selected. Then, a round effect start command for starting the round effect with the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. If no round designation command has been received (NO in S4307), the process directly proceeds to step S4309.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not it has received an ending command indicating the start of the ending of the jackpot game from the game control board 100 (S4309), and if it has received (YES in S4309), the ending command. Perform effect selection processing (S4310) and proceed to step S4311. In the ending effect selection process (S4310), the ending command is analyzed, and based on the analysis result, the ending effect pattern (content) to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game is selected. Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124. If the ending command has not been received (NO in S4309), the process directly proceeds to step S4311.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 performs a process based on a received command other than the above commands as another process (S4311) (for example, the upper portion 320U and the lower portion 320D of the frame drum 320 form a letter "V"). Process to set frame drum drive data to perform, process to perform customer waiting effect based on reception of customer waiting command, process to perform general figure fluctuation effect based on reception of normal symbol fluctuation start command, etc. ) To end the received command analysis processing (S4201) and proceed to step S4202 in FIG.

[Variation effect start process] As shown in FIG. 40, in the effect effect start process (S4302), the effect control microcomputer 121 first analyzes the change start command (S4401). The fluctuation start command includes information on a fluctuation pattern (see FIG. 33) and information on special figure stop symbol data based on a jackpot judgment or the like. Next, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the effect symbols EZ1, EZ2, EZ3 to be finally stopped and displayed in the variable effect (S4402). Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects a change effect pattern, which is the content of the change effect, based on the analysis result of the change start command (S4403). Once the change effect pattern is decided, the time of the change effect, the change display mode of the effect design, the presence or absence of the reach effect, the content of the reach effect, the presence or absence of the SW effect (effect button effect), the content of the SW effect, the effect development configuration, the effect pattern The details of the content of the variable effect including the type of the background and the like will be determined. This fluctuating effect pattern includes a fluctuating effect pattern for executing the frame and sword operation effect (see FIGS. 25A and 26).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects a notice effect (S4404). As a result, the contents of the notice production such as so-called step-up notice production and chance-up notice production are determined. Then, it is determined whether or not the fluctuating effect pattern selected in step S4403 is a fluctuating effect pattern for executing the frame-sword operation effect (S4405). If it is a variable effect pattern for executing the framed sword operation effect (YES in S4405), a framed sword operation effect period setting process is performed (S4406). Specifically, the effect time of the frame-sword operation effect period is derived based on the variable effect pattern that executes the frame-sword operation effect, and the effect time is derived from the effect time of the frame-sword operation effect (control lines L1 to L4 shown in FIG. 23). For a period during which the frame sword movement motor 223 can be driven). The frame sword operation effect period (in this embodiment, about 14 seconds) is set from the start point of the frame sword operation effect of the frame sword movable body 221 to the end point of the frame sword operation effect.

Further, in the frame sword operation effect period setting process (S4406), the first frame sword movable body drive period (the frame sword movement motor driver IC1 is set to the frame sword movement motor 223 to a fixed value based on the variable effect pattern for executing the frame sword operation effect). On the basis of supplying the electric current, the frame sword movement motor 223 is driven to move the frame sword movable body 221 from the storage position (see FIG. 14A) to the pushing position (see FIG. 14B). Drive time (in this embodiment, about 1 second) is derived, and the drive time is set to the first frame sword movable member drive period. Thereby, the frame sword movable member 221 can be moved from the storage position (see FIG. 14A) to the pushing position (see FIG. 14B).

Further, in the frame sword operation effect period setting process (S4406), the pushing operation standby period (the frame sword movement motor driver IC1 supplies a constant current to the frame sword movement motor 223 based on the variable effect pattern for executing the frame sword operation effect). Based on the continuation, the waiting time (2 seconds in the present embodiment) of the second holding state in which a large stop holding force is applied is derived, and the waiting time is set as the pushing operation waiting period. This makes it very difficult for the player to push in the frame sword movable body 221 at the pushing position (see FIG. 14B).

Further, in the frame sword operation effect period setting process (S4406), the pushing operation effective period (the frame sword movement motor driver IC1 supplies 38% of the constant current to the frame sword movement motor 223 based on the variable effect pattern for executing the frame sword operation effect). The effective time (10 seconds in the present embodiment) of the reduced current holding state in which the stop holding force is applied based on the continuous supply of the current is derived, and the effective time is set as the pushing operation effective period. To do. This allows the player to push the frame sword movable body 221 from the pushing position (see FIG. 14B) to the storage position (see FIG. 14A).

Further, in the frame sword operation effect period setting process (S4406), the second frame sword movable body drive period (the frame sword movement motor driver IC1 is set to the frame sword movement motor 223 at a constant level) based on the variable effect pattern for executing the frame sword operation effect On the basis of supplying the electric current, the frame sword movement motor 223 is driven to move the frame sword movable body 221 from the pushing position (see FIG. 14B) to the storage position (see FIG. 14A). Drive time (in this embodiment, about 1 second) is derived, and the drive time is set to the second frame sword movable member drive period. Thereby, the frame sword movable member 221 can be moved from the pushing position (see FIG. 14B) to the storage position (see FIG. 14A). If NO in step S4405, the process directly proceeds to step S4407.

In step S4407, the effect control microcomputer 121, the selected effect design, the variable effect pattern, and the variable effect start command for starting the variable effect in the notice effect are set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124, and the variable effect is started. The processing (S4302) is ended. When the variation effect start command set in step S4407 is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 reads a predetermined effect image from the image ROM 142 and displays it on the image display device 50. A variable effect is produced on the screen 50a. In the present embodiment, when the variation effect start command for starting the variation effect in the variation effect pattern for executing the frame/sword operation effect is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 and transmitted to the image control board 140, the image control is performed. The image CPU 141 of the substrate 140 reads out a predetermined effect image from the image ROM 142, and on the display screen 50a of the image display device 50, push operation standby suggestion effect (see FIG. 26A), push operation effective suggestion effect. (Refer to FIG. 26(B)), a predetermined variable effect is displayed in which a first alert display (see FIG. 26(B)) and the like are displayed.

[Serial signal output process] As shown in FIG. 41, in the serial signal output process (S4205), the effect control microcomputer 121 executes a frame/sword movable body serial signal output process (S4501) described later. After that, other processing for outputting the serial signal of the other movable body is executed (S4502), the present processing ends, and the process proceeds to step S4206 in FIG. In the other processing (S4502), the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the photo sensor that detects that the frame face movable body 400 is in the operating position is switched from OFF to ON, that is, the frame face movable body 400 is in the operating position. When the movement is completed, the driver controlling the drive of the frame face moving body 400 controls the first holding state in which the current of 71% of the constant current is supplied to the frame face moving motor 311. The /O port 138 outputs a serial signal and a clock signal. As a result, it is possible to cause the frame-face moving motor 311 to generate stop excitation and hold the frame-face movable body 400 in the operating position stopped.

In still another process (S4502), the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the frame-face movable body 400 to stand by when the photo sensor for detecting that the frame-face movable body 400 is in the standby position is switched from OFF to ON. When the movement to the position is completed, the driver controlling the drive of the frame face moving body 400 does not supply the current to the frame face moving motor 311, so that the driver does not supply the current, the serial signal is output from the production I/O port 138. And a clock signal. As a result, the frame face movable body 400 in the standby position is brought into a currentless state, and it is possible to suppress current consumption. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, in the initial state immediately after the power is turned on, the frame face movable body 400 is in the standby position and is in the currentless state.

In other processing (S4502), the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that the frame drum 320 is stopped when the number of steps of the pulse signal for driving the frame drum rotation motor 321 reaches a predetermined number, that is, the frame. When the rotation of the drum 320 is completed, the left frame drum motor driver IC11 and the right frame drum motor driver IC21 supply 71% of the constant current to the left frame drum motor driver IC11 and the right frame drum motor driver IC21, respectively. In order to control to the first holding state, a serial signal and a clock signal are output from the production I/O port 138.

In still another process (S4502), the effect control microcomputer 121 causes the frame ear movable body 500 to retract when the photo sensor that detects that the frame ear movable body 500 is in the retracted position is switched from OFF to ON. When the movement to the position is completed, the driver controlling the drive of the frame ear movable body 500 controls to the first holding state in which a current of 71% of the constant current is supplied to the frame ear moving motor 520. A serial signal and a clock signal are output from the I/O port 138. As a result, it is possible to generate the stop excitation in the frame ear moving motor 520 and hold the stop of the frame ear movable body 500 in the retracted position. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, the frame ear movable body 500 is in the storage position and in the holding state in the initial state immediately after the power is turned on.

In other processing (S4502), the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that it is the timing to start driving the effect button vibration motor 40m, that is, the timing to start the effect button 40k vibration, that is, the frame sword disk. In order for the driver controlling the driving of the member 232 to control the first holding state in which the current of 71% of the constant current is supplied to the frame sword disk member rotating motor 231, the serial signal and the clock signal from the production I/O port 138. Is output. As a result, it is possible to cause the frame sword disk member rotation motor 231 to generate stop excitation and hold the frame sword disk member 232 in a stopped state.

In yet another process (S4502), the effect control microcomputer 121 determines that it is the timing to end the drive of the effect button vibration motor 40m, that is, the timing to end the vibration of the effect button 40k. A driver for controlling the driving of the member 232 outputs a serial signal and a clock signal from the performance I/O port 138 so as to control the frame sword disk member rotation motor 231 in a currentless state in which no current is supplied. As a result, the frame sword disk member 232 is brought into a non-current state, and it is possible to suppress current consumption.

Thus, in this embodiment, the frame sword disk member 232 is set to the first holding state only when the effect button 40k is vibrating. This makes it possible to prevent the frame sword disk member 232 from rotating even if the vibration of the effect button 40k is transmitted to the frame sword disk member 232. Therefore, the direction of the decorative portion 232a provided on the frame sword disk member 232 is changed during the vibration of the effect button 40k, which prevents the player from giving a false impression that the frame sword disk member 232 has moved. It is possible. In this embodiment, the vibration of the effect button 40k and the rotation of the frame sword disk member 232 are set not to be executed at the same time. In the pachinko gaming machine PY1, in the initial state immediately after the power is turned on, the frame sword disk member 232 is in a currentless state.

[Frame signal movable object serial signal output processing] As shown in FIG. 42, in the frame signal movable object serial signal output processing (S4501), the effect control microcomputer 121 first causes the frame blade movable object 221 to be pushed into a position (see FIG. 14(B)) (S4601). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the pushing position detection sensor 227 is switched from OFF to ON. If it is determined that the frame sword movable body 221 has moved to the push-in position (YES in S4601), the frame sword movement motor driver IC1 controls the second holding state in which a constant current is supplied to the frame sword movable body 221. The serial signal and the clock signal are output from the dedicated I/O port 138 (S4602), the present process is completed, and the process proceeds to step S4502 in FIG. As a result, a large stop excitation is generated in the frame sword movement motor 223, and the stop of the frame sword movable body 221 in the pushing position is held, so that the player performs the pushing operation against the large stop excitation. As a result, it is possible to make it very difficult for the player to push in the frame sword movable member 221.

On the other hand, if the decision result in the step S4601 is NO, in the step S4603, in the second holding state (the state where the frame sword moving motor 223 is supplied with a constant current to generate the stop excitation), the pushing operation waiting period It is determined whether or not the waiting time (2 seconds in the present embodiment), which is the time of, has elapsed (S4603). When the pushing operation standby period has elapsed in the second holding state (YES in S4603), the frame sword movement motor driver IC1 controls to the reduced current holding state in which 38% of the constant current is supplied to the frame sword movable body 221. In order to do so, a serial signal and a clock signal are output from the production I/O port 138 (S4604), this processing ends, and the flow proceeds to step S4502 in FIG. As a result, a smaller stop excitation can be generated in the frame sword movement motor 223 than in the second holding state, and the frame sword movable body 221 in the pushing position can be held in the stopped state.

If the decision result in the step S4603 is NO, the pushing position detection sensor is in the lowered current holding state (the state where the frame sword moving motor 223 is supplied with 38% of the constant current to generate the stop excitation). It is determined whether 227 is switched from ON to OFF (S4605). If it is determined that the push-in position detection sensor 227 has been switched to OFF in the reduced current holding state (YES in S4605), the frame sword movable body 221 descends from the push-in position (see FIG. 14(B)) and is pushed in midway (see the figure). 14(C)). If it is determined that the pushing position detection sensor 227 has been switched to OFF in the reduced current holding state (YES in S4605), the frame sword movement motor driver IC1 that controls the drive of the frame sword movable body 221 supplies a current to the frame sword movement motor 223. In order to obtain a non-current state in which power is not supplied, a serial signal and a clock signal are output from the production I/O port 138 (S4606), the present process ends, and the process proceeds to step S4502 in FIG.

As a result, the frame sword movable body 221 becomes a currentless state as soon as the frame sword movable body 221 passes through the pushing-in midway position, and the stop holding force is not applied. In this way, when the player pushes the frame sword movable body 221 at the push-in position to the storage position, the player can feel a resistance force at the start of pushing-in and then can smoothly perform the push-in operation. Therefore, it is possible to give a proper operation feeling compared with the case where the resistance force is not always felt from the pushing position to the storage position, and the operability is improved as compared with the case where the resistance force is always felt from the pushing position to the storage position. It is possible to It is also possible to suppress current consumption by switching from the reduced current holding state to the no current state.

If the decision result in the step S4605 is NO, other processes are performed (S4607), the frame/sword movable body serial signal output process (S4501) is finished, and the process proceeds to the step S4502 in FIG. As other processing (S4607), the frame sword movement is performed by using the drive time (about 1 second in this embodiment) which is the time of the first frame sword movable body drive period with the start of the frame sword operation effect period. Along with the control of the drive of the body 221 from the storage position (see FIG. 14(A)) to the push-in position (see FIG. 14(B)) and the end of the effect time, which is the time of the frame/sword operation effect period. , The frame sword movable body 221 is moved from the pushing position (see FIG. 14B) to the storage position (see FIG. 14B) using the drive time (about 1 second in the present embodiment) which is the time of the second frame sword movable body drive period. (See (A)).

[Attention Display Processing] As shown in FIG. 43, in the attention display processing (S4206), first, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the storage position detection sensor 226 has detected (S4701). If it is not detected by the storage position detection sensor 226 (NO in S4701), this process ends as it is, and the process proceeds to step S4207 in FIG. If detected by the storage position detection sensor 226 (YES in S4701), it is determined whether or not it is during the determination period of the storage position detection sensor (S4702). Here, the determination period of the storage position detection sensor is a period in which the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not the storage position detection sensor 226 detects the storage position detection sensor 226 five times in succession. Further, in the effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment, when the storage position detection sensor 226 detects the storage position detection sensor 226 once outside the determination period of the storage position detection sensor and outside the pushing operation valid period, the detection by the storage position detection sensor 226 is performed. The detection judgment timer that measures the elapsed time of is installed. The determination period of the storage position detection sensor of this embodiment is 5 seconds.

When it is determined that the storage position detection sensor is in the determination period (YES in S4702), “1” is added to the number of times detected by the storage position detection sensor 226 in the storage position detection sensor determination period (the number of detections). (S4703). The initial value of the number of detections in this embodiment is “0”. Further, in the effect RAM 124 of the effect control board 120 of the present embodiment, a detection counter that counts the detection by the storage position detection sensor 226 is installed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the number of times of detection by the storage position detection sensor 226 is "5", that is, whether or not the number of times counted by the detection counter is "5" (S4704). When the number of detections by the storage position detection sensor 226 is "5" (YES in S4704), the number of detections by the storage position detection sensor 226 is reset to "0", that is, the count by the detection counter is reset to "0". (S4705), the determination period of the storage position detection sensor is ended (S4706), and the process proceeds to step S4710 in FIG. In step S4706 of the present embodiment, the measurement of the detection determination timer is ended and reset to "0". If the number of times of detection by the storage position detection sensor 226 is not "5" (NO in S4704), this process ends as it is, and the process proceeds to step S4207 in FIG.

When it is determined in step S4702 that it is not during the determination period of the storage position detection sensor (NO in S4702), it is determined whether or not it is during the pushing operation valid period (S4707). When it is determined that the pushing operation is not valid (NO in S4707), the determination period of the storage position detection sensor is set (S4708). Thereafter, the number of times detected by the storage position detection sensor 226 (the number of detections) is incremented by "1" in the determination period of the storage position detection sensor (S4709), the present process is finished as it is, and the process proceeds to step S4207 in FIG. If it is determined that the pressing operation is in the valid period (YES in S4707), the present process is terminated and the process proceeds to step S4207 in FIG. When the storage period detection sensor determination period is set in step S4707, the above-described detection determination timer starts measurement.

In step S4710 of FIG. 44, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether it is the elapsed time of the second attention display (S4710). Here, the elapsed time of the second alert display indicates that the storage period detection sensor 226 once detects the storage period of the storage position detection sensor after the second alert display time has elapsed. This is the time (see FIG. 27C). The effect control microcomputer 121 of the present embodiment is equipped with a third attention display timer that measures the time elapsed after the second attention display is executed. If it is determined that it is not the elapsed time of the second alert display, that is, if it is not the time measured by the third alert display timer (NO in S4710), the process proceeds to step S4712. In addition, when it is determined that it is the elapsed time of the second alert display, that is, when it is determined that it is the time measured by the third alert display timer (YES in S4710), the third alert display command is issued. It is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S4711), the present process is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S4207 in FIG. When the third reminder display command set in step S4711 is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 reads the third reminder display image TKC from the image ROM 142 and displays the image. The third attention display image TKC is displayed on the display screen 50a of the device 50 (see FIGS. 27C and 29D). Thereby, it is possible to let the player recognize that the careless pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 is performed again at the elapsed time of the second alert display after the end of the second alert display. Become.

In step S4712, the effect control microcomputer 121 determines whether or not it is the display time of the second alert display (S4712). If it is the display time of the second reminder display (YES in S4712), the second reminder display extension command is set in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S4713), and the reminder display process (S4206) ends. To do. When the second warning display extension command set in step S4713 is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 displays the second caution displayed on the display screen 50a of the image display device 50. Even after the display time of the awakening display has elapsed, the second attention awakening display image TKB is continuously displayed (see FIGS. 27B and 28D). As a result, it becomes possible for the player to recognize that the careless pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 was performed again during the display time of the second alert display.

If it is determined in step S4712 that it is not the display time of the second attention display (NO in S4712), the process proceeds to step S4714. In step S4714, the effect control microcomputer 121 sets the second attention display command in the output buffer of the effect RAM 124 (S4714), and ends the attention display process (S4206). When the second reminder display command set in step S4714 is transmitted to the image control board 140, the image CPU 141 of the image control board 140 reads the second reminder display image TKB from the image ROM 142 and displays the image. It is displayed on the display screen 50a of the device 50 (see FIGS. 27 and 28B). This allows the player to recognize that the frame sword movable body 221 has been excessively pushed.

10. Effects of this Embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of this embodiment, the pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 is 1 outside the determination period of the storage position detection sensor and the pushing operation valid period. When it is repeated, the determination period of the storage position detection sensor is set (see FIG. 27). When the pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 is continuously performed four more times during the set determination period of the storage position detecting sensor, the excessive pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 (the storage position detecting sensor is performed on the display screen 50a). In the determination period of No. 2, a second attention display is displayed to note that the frame sword movable body 221 has been pressed 5 times in succession (see FIGS. 27 and 28B). When the player confirms the second warning display, he is careful not to perform an excessive pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221. Therefore, it is possible to suppress an excessive pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 by the player, and it is possible to prevent damage or failure of the pachinko gaming machine.

According to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the pushing operation valid period in which the pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 is valid is started (see FIG. 24), the pushing operation valid suggestion effect is displayed on the display screen 50a. (See FIG. 26B). In the push-in operation effective suggestion effect, a first alert display is displayed on the display screen 50a to warn the user to perform an appropriate push-in operation of the frame sword movable body 221 (see FIG. 26B). This makes it possible to reduce the excessive pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 by the player, by making the player be careful to perform the appropriate pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the pachinko gaming machine from being damaged or broken.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 is performed once while the second attention display is displayed on the display screen 50a, the storage position detection sensor is operated. The determination period is set (see FIG. 27B). Then, when the pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 is continuously performed four more times during the set determination period of the storage position detection sensor, the second reminder display is extended and displayed on the display screen 50a. This is the case (see FIGS. 27B and 28D). This allows the player to be warned that the excessive pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 was performed again during the display of the second attention display. Therefore, it is possible to let the player recognize that the excessive pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 is not performed any more.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the present embodiment, when the pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 is performed once before the elapsed time of the second alert display, the determination period of the storage position detection sensor is set. (See FIG. 27B). Then, when the pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 is continuously performed four more times during the set determination period of the storage position detection sensor, the player excessively pushes the frame sword movable body 221 on the display screen 50a. A third alert display is displayed to warn that no further operation is performed (see FIGS. 27B and 28D). As a result, it is possible to notify the player that the excessive pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 was performed again before the second warning display was finished and the elapsed time of the second warning display passed. Becomes Therefore, it is possible to prevent the pachinko gaming machine from being damaged or broken.

11. Modified Example Hereinafter, a modified example will be described. In the description of the modified example, the same components as those of the pachinko gaming machine PY1 of the above-described embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. Of course, the configurations according to the modified examples may be combined appropriately. Further, the technical features in the above-described embodiment and the following modified examples can be appropriately deleted unless they are described as essential in this specification.

The frame sword movable member 221 in the above-described form corresponds to the operating member in the claims, but is not limited to this. For example, the operation member may be any operation member that can be operated by the player and can participate in the effect. For example, the effect button 40k that can be operated by the player may be used.

When the storage position detection sensor 226 of the above-described embodiment detects the storage position detection sensor four times in succession during the determination period set by the detection once (a predetermined execution condition regarding the operation member is satisfied), The second alert display is displayed on the display screen 50a (see FIGS. 27, 28B, and 29B). It is not limited to this. For example, the predetermined execution condition relating to the operating member may be satisfied if the storage position detection sensor 226 continuously detects four more times during the set storage position detection sensor determination period. May be. Further, it is limited to four consecutive detections in the determination period of the storage position detection sensor set by one detection of the storage position detection sensor 226, that is, the pressing operation is performed five times in succession. Not that. For example, it may be 5 times or less, or 5 times or more. In addition, the push-in position detection sensor 227 detects once to set the determination period of the push-in position detection sensor, and the push-in position detection sensor 227 continuously detects four more times in the determination period. It may be. Further, the storage position detection sensor 226 and the push-in position detection sensor 227 each detect the detection once to set the determination period, and the storage position detection sensor 226 and the push-in position detection sensor 227 are set in the set determination period. It may be detected by the sensor four times in succession. Further, the pachinko gaming machine PY1 may be equipped with a vibration sensor, and the predetermined execution condition regarding the operation member may be satisfied when the vibration sensor detects a vibration of a predetermined value or more.

By displaying the push-in operation effective suggestion effect in the above-described form (when the predetermined execution condition regarding the operation member is satisfied), the first attention display is displayed on the display screen 50a (see FIG. 26B). It is not limited to this. For example, the fact that the predetermined execution condition regarding the operation member is satisfied may be, for example, the case where a predetermined effect regarding the operation of the frame sword movable body 221 other than the push-in operation valid suggestion effect is displayed. The predetermined effect may be, for example, a pull-out operation promotion effect that prompts a pull-out operation of the frame sword movable body 221.

In the first reminder display of the above-described mode, the first reminder display image TKA is displayed on the display screen 50a, which indicates that the frame sword movable body 221 is appropriately pushed (see FIG. 26B). .. For example, in the first alert display, a specific effect image is displayed, a specific sound is output from the speaker 601, a frame lamp 53 or a panel lamp 54 is caused to emit light in a specific light emission mode, and the player does not hear. You may be careful about the prepared pushing operation.

In the second reminder display of the above-described mode, the second reminder display image TKB is displayed to warn the user to perform an appropriate pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 on the display screen 50a (FIG. 27, FIG. 28(B). ), see FIG. 29(B)). For example, in the second reminder display, a specific effect image is displayed, a specific sound is output from the speaker 601, a frame lamp 53 or a board lamp 54 is caused to emit light in a specific light emission mode, and the player does not hear. You may be careful about the prepared pushing operation.

The storage position detection sensor 226 that detects the pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 (operation member) in the above-described form corresponds to "detection means" in the claims. It is not limited to this. The detection unit may be, for example, the pushing position detection sensor 227. When the operation member is the effect button 40k, the detection unit may be the input unit detection sensor 40a.

In the above-described embodiment, during the display of the second attention display, the storage position detection sensor 226 continuously performs four more times in the determination period of the storage position detection sensor set by one detection of the storage position detection sensor 226. When it is detected (the execution condition is satisfied again during the execution of the alert display), the display time of the second alert display is extended (see FIG. 27B and FIG. 28). It is not limited to this. When the execution condition is satisfied again during execution of the alert display, the display time of the second alert display may be extended based on other conditions, for example. As other conditions, for example, during the display of the second attention display, the second attention display is performed when the pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 is performed more than the condition for displaying the second attention display. The display time of may be extended. Here, when the pushing-in operation of the frame sword movable body 221 is performed excessively than the condition for displaying the second attention display, the storage position detection sensor 226 causes the storage position detection sensor 226 to detect It may be detected more than once (a predetermined number of times).

In the above-described embodiment, during the display of the second attention display, the storage position detection sensor 226 continuously performs four more times in the determination period of the storage position detection sensor set by one detection of the storage position detection sensor 226. When detected, the display time of the second alert display is extended (see FIG. 28). It is not limited to this. For example, if the storage position detection sensor 226 continuously detects four more times during the determination period of the storage position detection sensor set by the detection of the storage position detection sensor 226 once during the display of the second attention display. After the display time of the second alert display is finished, the display time for displaying another alert display different from the second alert display may be set. This allows the player to be careful not to continuously perform the pushing operation.

In the above-described embodiment, before the elapsed time of the second attention display elapses, the storage position detection sensor 226 continuously operates during the determination period of the storage position detection sensor set by one detection of the storage position detection sensor 226. When four more times are detected (the execution condition is satisfied again after the attention display is executed), the display time of the third attention display is reached (see FIG. 27C and FIG. 29). It is not limited to this. The fact that the execution condition is satisfied again after the execution of the alert display may be the display time of the third alert display based on other conditions, for example. As other conditions, for example, before the elapsed time of the second attention display after the end of the second attention display has elapsed, pushing of the frame sword movable body 221 is excessive than the condition for displaying the second attention display. When the operation is performed, the display time of the third alert display may be reached. Here, when the pushing-in operation of the frame sword movable body 221 is performed excessively than the condition for displaying the third attention display, the storage position detection sensor 226 causes the 5 It may be detected more than once (a predetermined number of times).

In the third alert display in the above-described form, the third alert display image TKC including symbols and characters indicating caution is displayed on the display screen 50a (see FIGS. 27C and 29D). It is not limited to this. For example, a specific effect image is displayed, a specific sound is output from the speaker 601, a frame lamp 53 or a panel lamp 54 is caused to emit light in a specific light emission mode, and a player's push operation is reminded to be careful. You can

In the above-described mode, the push-in operation standby suggestive effect is displayed on the display screen 50a (see FIG. 26A). In this push-in operation standby suggestion effect, it is shown on the display screen 50a that pushing of the frame sword movable body 221 from the push-in position to the storage position is prohibited, and the text "Sword push-in operation is prohibited" is shown. A standby suggestion background image KN is displayed (see FIG. 26(A)). Thereby, it is possible to suggest that the pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 is prohibited in the pushing operation waiting period. The pushing operation standby suggestive effect is not limited to this. For example, by displaying a specific effect image, outputting a specific sound from the speaker 601, or causing the frame lamp 53 and the panel lamp 54 to emit light in a specific light emission mode, the display screen 50a is displayed in the pressing operation standby period. It may be suggested that the pushing operation of the frame sword movable body 221 is prohibited.

In the above embodiment, the holding state (first holding state, second holding state) is switched to the currentless state for the frame sword movable body 221 and the frame sword disk member 232. However, for other movable members (for example, the frame face movable body 400, the board movable body 55k, the opening/closing member, etc.), the holding state may be switched to the non-current state.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 121 selects the variable effect pattern for performing the frame sword operation effect (establishes the effect drive condition), and thus the first frame sword movable body drive period and the second frame. The sword movable body drive period is set, and control is performed so that the control lines L1 to L4 are in a conductive state during the first frame sword movable body drive period and the second frame sword movable body drive period. However, the first frame sword movable body drive period and the second frame sword movable body drive period may be set based on other conditions. For example, for a predetermined specific period (for example, during business hours (between 9 am and 11 pm) or within 1 year after being installed in the game hall), the first frame Sword movable body drive period and the second frame The sword movable body drive period may be set. Further, the first frame sword movable body drive period or the second frame sword movable body drive period may be set only while the pachinko gaming machine PY1 is powered on.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a driver (frame that controls driving of the frame face moving motor 311, the frame drum rotating motor 321, the frame ear moving motor 520, the frame jaw moving motor 610, the frame sword moving motor 223, and the frame sword disk member rotating motor 231. The sword movement motor driver IC1, the left frame drum motor driver IC11, the right frame drum motor driver IC21, the frame sword disk member rotation motor driver IC31, etc.) are of the constant current drive type. However, the driver is not limited to the constant current driving type, and may be, for example, the constant voltage driving type.

Further, in the above embodiment, the frame face moving motor 311, the frame drum rotating motor 321, the frame ear moving motor 520, the frame jaw moving motor 610, the frame sword moving motor 223, and the frame sword disk member rotating motor 231 are the bipolar type shown in FIG. It was a stepping motor. However, it may be another type of motor, for example, a unipolar stepping motor.

In the lottery of the first special symbol or the lottery of the second special symbol, the big hit is won, and the big hit symbol indicating the winning is stopped and displayed, which corresponds to "establishment of a predetermined control condition". However, it is not limited to this. The establishment of the predetermined control condition means, for example, that the small hit is won in the lottery of the first special symbol or the lottery of the second special symbol, and the small hit symbol showing the win is stopped and displayed, thereby providing a specific area. It is also possible that a small hit game that opens the special winning opening is executed and the game ball enters a specific area provided in the big winning opening in the small hit game.

Further, in the above embodiment, only one type of jackpot determination table is set, but the jackpot determination table provided for each set value may be changeable by changing the set value. It should be noted that the probability of being judged as a big hit in the big hit judging process is changed by changing the big hit judgment table. In that case, the game control board 100 may be provided with a set value cylinder for enabling the change of the set value. The set value cylinder is provided with an insertion hole into which a dedicated setting key is inserted. When the setting key is inserted into the insertion hole, the setting value cylinder can be rotated 90 degrees clockwise from the reference standby state. Then, when the set value cylinder is rotated 90 degrees clockwise from the standby state, the set state is set. Accordingly, the setting value may be changed by operating the RAM clear switch. The RAM clear switch may be configured to be able to be pressed. Further, a set value display for displaying the current set value may be mounted on the surface of the game control board 100. The set value display may be a red 7-segment display.

Further, in each of the above-mentioned forms, the game machine is configured to be shifted to the high-probability state based on the type of the winning jackpot pattern. Based on the high probability state). Further, in the above-described embodiment, once the gaming machine is controlled to the high probability state, the gaming machine is controlled to the high probability state until the start of the next big hit game (so-called probability variation loop type gaming machine). It may be configured as a game machine that cuts the number of times. Further, it may be configured as a so-called 1 type/2 type mixing machine or a honey monotype game machine. That is, the invention described in this specification can be suitably applied to game machines having various game characteristics regardless of the game characteristics of the game machine.

Further, as a special game, a small hit game (a short special game in which the total opening time of the special winning opening is a predetermined time (for example, 1.8 seconds) or less) may be performed. The state where the small hit game is being executed is called the small hit game state.

Further, there may be a plurality (for example, two) of the special winning openings (special winning devices). In this case, the first big winning opening, the first big winning opening sensor that can detect the game ball that has won the first big winning opening, the second big winning opening, and the game that has won the second big winning opening The game machine is provided with a second special winning opening sensor capable of detecting a ball.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, four random numbers such as a jackpot random number are acquired as the random number (determination information) acquired based on winning in the first starting opening 11 or the second starting opening 12, but one Alternatively, a random number may be acquired, and based on the random number, whether or not it is a big hit, the type of hit, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of variation pattern may be determined. That is, it is possible to arbitrarily set the number of random numbers to be acquired based on the start winning and what to determine in each random number.

Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the pachinko gaming machine is controlled to be in the jackpot gaming state (special gaming state) under the control condition that the special symbol indicating that the jackpot is won and stopped is displayed. On the other hand, it may be configured as a slot machine (rotary type gaming machine, pachi-slot gaming machine).

The type of slot machine may be any type. In the case of a so-called normal machine (A type slot machine) that increases the number of medals obtained by winning a big bonus or a regular bonus, a state where a bonus such as a big bonus or a regular bonus is executed corresponds to a special game state. In addition, if it is a so-called ART machine or AT machine that increases the number of medals to be won in a special game period such as ART (assist replay time) or AT (assist time) that can frequently win a small role, the state of ART or AT Corresponds to the special game state. Also, in the normal machine, the control condition to the special game state is to win the big bonus or the regular bonus, and on the activated winning line, the combination of the symbols that triggers the transition to the big bonus or the regular bonus is It is to be derived and displayed as the display result of the reel. In addition, in the ART machine and the AT machine, the control condition for the special game state is, for example, that the ART or AT activation timing is reached by, for example, winning the ART or AT execution lottery and then exhausting the specified number of games. is there.

12. Inventions Shown in the Embodiments Described above are the inventions of the following means in the embodiments described above. In the description of the means described below, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above-described embodiments and the reference numerals used in the drawings are added in parentheses for reference. However, the constituent elements of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

<Means A>
The invention according to means A1 is
Advantageous special game state based on the establishment of predetermined control conditions (winning the jackpot in the lottery of the first special symbol or the lottery of the second special symbol, and the jackpot symbol indicating the winning is stopped) ) In the gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine PY1) controlled by
Production control means (production control microcomputer 121) capable of executing a predetermined production;
An operation member (frame sword movable member 221) that can be operated by the player,
The effect control means,
A predetermined execution condition for the operation member is satisfied (detected once by the storage position detection sensor 226, four consecutive detections are made in the set storage position detection sensor determination period, and the pushing operation is effective). By starting the display of the suggestive effect, a caution display regarding the operation of the operation member (first caution display, second caution display, see FIG. 26(B), FIG. 28(B)) is displayed. A gaming machine characterized by being executable.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the warning display regarding the operation of the operation member is executed when the predetermined execution condition regarding the operation member is satisfied. Therefore, it is possible for the player to recognize that he/she is cautious when operating the operation member by confirming the caution display. This makes it possible to prevent damage or failure of the game machine due to careless operation of the operation member.

The invention according to means A2 is
In the gaming machine described in Means A1,
A detection unit (a storage position detection sensor 226, see FIG. 20) for detecting the operation of the operation member,
The execution condition is that the number of times detected by the detection means reaches a predetermined number (5 times) in a specific period (determination period of the storage position detection sensor 226).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the fact that the number of times detected by the detection means in the specific period reaches the predetermined number is a predetermined execution condition for executing the caution display regarding the operation of the operation member. Thereby, when the number of times the operation of the operation member is detected during the specific period reaches a predetermined number, the alert display is executed. Therefore, by causing the player to recognize the caution display, it is possible to suppress excessive operation of the operation member, and it is possible to prevent damage or failure of the game machine.

The invention according to means A3 is
In the gaming machine described in Means A1,
The effect control means,
It is possible to execute an operation promotion effect (press operation effective suggestion effect, see FIG. 26(B)) that prompts the operation of the operation member,
In the game machine, the execution condition is execution of the operation promotion effect.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the execution of the operation promotion effect for urging the operation of the operation member is a predetermined execution condition for executing the caution display regarding the operation of the operation member. As a result, the operation prompting effect is executed, so that the alert display is executed. Therefore, by letting the player recognize the warning display, it is possible to reduce the careless operation of the operation member, and it is possible to prevent damage or failure of the game machine.

The invention according to means A4 is
In the gaming machine described in Means A1 or Means A2,
The effect control means,
When the execution condition is satisfied again during the execution of the alert display, the execution time of the alert display can be extended.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the predetermined execution condition is satisfied again during the execution of the alert display, the execution time of the alert display is extended. As a result, even if the execution condition is satisfied again by the player during the execution of the alerting display, it is possible to extend the alerting display. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize that the careless operation is not continuously performed, and it is possible to prevent damage or failure of the gaming machine.

The invention according to means A5 is
In the gaming machine described in Means A1 or Means A2,
The effect control means,
When the execution condition is satisfied again after the execution of the alert display, a specific alert display regarding the operation of the operation member (the third alert display, see FIG. 27 and FIG. 29D) is executed. It is a game machine that does.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when the predetermined execution condition is satisfied again after the execution of the alert display, the specific alert display is executed. As a result, even if the player re-establishes the execution condition after executing the alerting display, it is possible to execute the specific alerting display. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize that the careless operation is not continuously performed, and it is possible to prevent damage or failure of the gaming machine.

By the way, in the gaming machine described in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2008-237669, an operating member that can be operated by the player is attached. As a result, the gaming machine to which the operating member is attached gives the player the pleasure of operating the operating member, and is rich in entertainment. However, the player may inadvertently operate the operation member attached to the game machine, which may damage or break the game machine. Therefore, the invention according to the means A1 to A5 described above is a warning display regarding the operation of the operation member when a predetermined execution condition regarding the operation member is satisfied for the gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2008-237669. The difference is that it is feasible. As a result, it is possible to solve the problem (to achieve the operational effect) of preventing damage or failure of the game machine due to careless operation of the operation member.

PY1... Pachinko gaming machine 2... Gaming machine frame 22... Outer frame 21... Inner frame 23... Front door 50... Image display device 50a... Display screen 121... Performance control microcomputer 221... Frame sword movable body 223... Frame sword movement motor 224 ... Frame right relay board 225... Frame right relay board 226... Storage position detection sensor 227... Push-in position detection sensor IC1... Frame sword movement motor driver

Claims (5)

In a gaming machine that controls an advantageous special game state based on the establishment of a predetermined control condition,
Production control means capable of executing a predetermined production,
An operation member operable by a player is provided,
The effect control means,
A game machine characterized in that a warning display regarding the operation of the operation member can be executed when a predetermined execution condition regarding the operation member is satisfied. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
A detection means for detecting the operation of the operation member,
The execution condition is that the number of times detected by the detection means reaches a predetermined number in a specific period. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The effect control means,
It is possible to execute an operation promotion effect that prompts the operation of the operation member,
A game machine characterized in that the execution condition is execution of the operation promotion effect. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The effect control means,
A gaming machine, wherein if the execution condition is satisfied again during execution of the alert display, the execution time of the alert display can be extended. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The effect control means,
A game machine characterized in that, when the execution condition is satisfied again after execution of the caution display, a specific caution display regarding the operation of the operation member is executed.