JP2021115320A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of suppressing a decorative body from coming into contact with other game machines and being damaged when a door part is opened.SOLUTION: A movable body 122SG121 can be changed into a non-development mode and a development mode, is arranged at the origin position in the non-development mode in a low base state, and is arranged at a performance position in either the non-development mode or the development mode in a high base state. A CPU 120 for performance control can execute a special operation control A for moving a movable body 122SG121 from an origin position to a performance position when a door part is changed from the closed state to the open state in the low base state, and a special operation control B for changing he movable body 122SG121 from the development mode to the non-development mode when the door part is changed from the closed state to the open state in the high base state. When the door part is in the open state, the movable body 122SG121 is arranged at the performance position in the non-development mode in common in the low base state and the high base state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12-15

Description

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

In game machines such as pachinko game machines and slot machines, it is necessary to perform maintenance work while they are installed on the game island of the game store. It is equipped with a glass door frame that can open and close the game frame that supports and fixes the board, and a front door that can open and close the housing that houses the reels in slot machines).

In this type of gaming machine, there is one in which an movable decorative body is provided so as to protrude from the front surface of a door portion that can open and close a predetermined portion (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2018-153440

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is said that sufficient consideration is not given to the fact that when the door portion is opened, the decorative body that moves together with the door portion comes into contact with another adjacent gaming machine or the like and is damaged. There was a problem.

The present invention has been made by paying attention to such a problem, and provides a gaming machine capable of suppressing the decorative body from coming into contact with another gaming machine or the like and being damaged when the door portion is opened. The purpose.

The gaming machine according to claim 1 is
A gaming machine that can control a predetermined state and a specific state different from the predetermined state.
The door part that can be changed between the closed state and the open state,
A decorative body provided on the door portion and capable of operating at a first position and a second position separated from the first position.
A decorative body control means for controlling the decorative body and
With
The decorative body is
It can be changed between non-deployment mode and deployment mode,
In the predetermined state, it is arranged in the first position in the non-deployment mode.
In the specific state, it is arranged at the second position in either the non-deployment mode or the deployment mode.
The decorative body control means
Control to move the decorative body from the first position to the second position when the door portion changes from the closed state to the open state in the predetermined state.
Control to change the decorative body from the deployed mode to the non-deployed mode when the door portion changes from the closed state to the open state in the specific state.
Is feasible and
When the door portion is in the open state, the decorative body is arranged in the second position in the non-deployed mode in common in the predetermined state and the specific state.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if the position or mode in which the decorative body is arranged differs between the predetermined state and the specific state, when the door portion is opened, the decorative body is arranged in a common position in a common manner. It is possible to preferably prevent the decorative body that has moved together with the decorative body from coming into contact with another gaming machine and being damaged.

In addition, the present invention may have only the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, or may have a configuration other than the invention-specific matters together with the invention-specific matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may have.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the game control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the numerical range of the jackpot and the numerical range of the time saving loss in the variable display of the 1st special figure in a normal state or a time saving state. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. It is a front view which shows the pachinko game machine of the feature part 122SG. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the pachinko game machine of the feature part 122SG. It is a figure which shows the connection state in the pachinko gaming machine of the feature part 122SG. It is a figure which shows the structure of the serial signal conversion circuit used in the feature part 122SG. It is a figure which shows the name and content of each bit included in the serial signal input to the effect control CPU of a feature part 122SG. It is a figure which shows the control system of the motor in the pachinko gaming machine of the feature part 122SG. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the drive control signal of the motor, the power supply control signal, and the operation of a movable motor in the pachinko gaming machine of the feature part 122SG. It is a flowchart which shows the initial operation control processing in the pachinko gaming machine of the feature part 122SG. It is a front view which shows the pachinko game machine as a feature part 259SG. It is a block diagram which shows various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine as a feature part 259SG. (A) and (B) are diagrams illustrating production control commands. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing the display result determination table 1, and (B) is an explanatory diagram showing the display result determination table 2. (A) is a diagram showing a configuration example of a jackpot type determination table, and (B) is a diagram showing the contents of various jackpots. (A) is a perspective view showing a pachinko gaming machine in the first open state, and (B) is a perspective view showing a pachinko gaming machine in the second open state. (A) is a front view showing a state in which the movable body of each effect unit is located at the origin position, and (B) is a front view showing an opening / closing door frame in a state where the movable body is located at the effect position. (A) is a state in which the movable body of the first effect unit is located at the origin position, (B) is a state in which the movable body is located at the effect position, and (C) is a front view showing a deployment mode. (A) is a plan view showing a state in which the movable body of each effect unit is located at the origin position, and (B) is a plan view showing an opening / closing door frame in a state where the movable body is located at the effect position. It is a right side view which shows the pachinko game machine. (A) is a diagram for explaining the positions and modes of various effect units according to the state, and (B) is a diagram for explaining the type, execution time, and content of the operation control of various effect units performed by the effect control CPU. (A) to (D) are diagrams showing an operation example of the effect operation confirmation control and the effect operation control A. (A1) to (A3) are operation examples of the state transition operation control A, and (B1) to (B3) are diagrams showing an operation example of the state transition operation control B. (A1) and (A2) are operation examples of special operation control A, (A2) and (A3) are operation examples of special operation control C, (B1) and (B2) are operation examples of special operation control B, (B2) (B3). ) Is a diagram showing an operation example of the special operation control D. (A) to (D) are diagrams showing an operation example of the special operation control A in a special state. (A) is a perspective view showing an example of an open state of a conventional gaming machine that does not have an execution function of special motion controls A to D, and (B) is a gaming machine of the present invention having an execution function of special motion controls A to D. It is a perspective view which shows an example of the open state of. (A) is a front view showing an example of a closed state of a conventional gaming machine having no execution function of special motion controls A to D, and (B) is a plan view showing an example of an open state of the gaming machine of (A). be. (A) is a front view showing an example of a closed state of the gaming machine of the present invention having an execution function of special motion controls A to D, and (B) is a plan view showing an example of an open state of the gaming machine of (A). be. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect control main processing performed by the effect control CPU in the feature part 259SG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the error notification processing performed by the effect control CPU in the feature unit 259SG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the door opening control processing performed by the effect control CPU in the feature part 259SG. Similarly, it is a flowchart which shows an example of the door opening control processing performed by the effect control CPU in the feature part 259SG. (A) is a timing chart showing a special operation control example 1, and (B) is a timing chart showing a special operation control example 2. (A) is a timing chart showing a special operation control example 3, and (B) is a timing chart showing a special operation control example 4. It is a timing chart which shows the special operation control example 5. It is a figure which compares the operation speed of the movable body and the movable body of each effect unit. (A) to (C) are diagrams showing the operating range of the movable body of the first effect unit as the feature portion 259SG deformation example 1.

A mode for carrying out the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(Characteristic part 259SG form)
The gaming machine of Form 1 is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled into a predetermined state (for example, a low base state) and a specific state (for example, a high base state) different from the predetermined state.
A door portion that can be changed between a closed state and an open state (for example, a gaming machine frame 3 including an opening / closing door frame 50 and an opening / closing door frame 50) and
A decorative body (for example, a first effect unit) provided on the door portion and capable of operating at a first position (for example, an origin position) and a second position (for example, an effect position) separated from the first position. 122SG100 movable body 122SG121) and
A decorative body control means (for example, a production control CPU 120) that controls the decorative body, and
With
The decorative body is
It can be changed into a non-expanded mode (for example, a mode when the second decorative portion 122SG122L, 122SG122R is located at the origin position) and a deployed mode (for example, a mode when the second decorative portion 122SG122L, 122SG122R is located at the effect position). And
In the predetermined state, it is arranged in the first position in the non-expanded manner (see FIG. 12-15 (A1)).
In the specific state, the second position is arranged in either the non-deployed mode or the deployed mode (see FIG. 12-15 (B1)).
The decorative body control means
Control to move the decorative body from the first position to the second position (for example, special operation control A) when the door portion changes from the closed state to the open state in the predetermined state.
When the door portion changes from the closed state to the open state in the specific state, the control for changing the decorative body from the unfolded mode to the non-deployed mode (for example, special operation control B).
Is feasible (see Figure 12-12 (B)),
When the door portion is in the open state, the decorative body is arranged in the second position in the non-deployed mode in common in the predetermined state and the specific state (FIGS. 12-15 (A2) (B2). )reference),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if the position or mode in which the decorative body is arranged differs between the predetermined state and the specific state, when the door portion is opened, the decorative body is arranged in a common position in a common manner. It is possible to preferably prevent the decorative body that has moved together with the decorative body from coming into contact with another gaming machine and being damaged.

The gaming machine of Form 2 is
A gaming machine capable of playing (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1).
A door portion that can be changed between a closed state and an open state (for example, a gaming machine frame 3 including an opening / closing door frame 50 and an opening / closing door frame 50) and
A decorative body (for example, a first effect unit) provided on the door portion and capable of operating at a first position (for example, an origin position) and a second position (for example, an effect position) separated from the first position. 122SG100 movable body 122SG121) and
A decorative body control means (for example, a production control CPU 120) that controls the decorative body, and
A determination means capable of determining that the door portion is in the open state (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is set with an error designation command reception flag indicating a door opening error in step 259SGS502 of the error notification process. The part where the door is judged to be open) and
A notification means (for example, an effect control CPU 120) capable of executing a predetermined notification for notifying that the door portion is in the open state based on the determination by the determination means that the door portion is in the open state. However, based on the determination that the door portion has been opened in step 259SGS502, the door opening error notification is started in the notification mode specified in 259SGS506).
With
The notification means can execute the predetermined notification for at least a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds).
The decorative body control means can execute control to move the decorative body from the first position to the second position based on the start of the predetermined notification by the notification means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 , The part that executes the special operation control A in the door opening control process 259SGS607 based on the start of the door opening error notification),
When the decorative body moves to the second position based on the start of the predetermined notification, the decorative body is arranged in the second position at least until the predetermined notification is completed (FIGS. 12-24 to 12-). 26),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the decorative body that has moved to the second position based on the start of the predetermined notification does not return to the first position until the predetermined notification is completed, even if the door portion is closed immediately after opening. When the decorative body returns to the first position due to the closing of the door portion, the door portion is opened, and it is possible to preferably prevent the decorative body from coming into contact with another gaming machine and being damaged.

The gaming machine of the third form is the gaming machine according to the first or second form.
The decorative body control means controls to move the decorative body from the second position to the first position when the state after the door portion changes from the closed state to the open state is the predetermined state. A portion that executes special operation control C if it is in a low base state when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the door portion is closed by the door opening control process 259SGS616 and 259SGS624. 12-15 (see A3)),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the position of the decorative body can be returned to the position before the door portion was opened.

The gaming machine of the fourth embodiment is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third forms.
The decorative body control means executes control for changing the decorative body from the non-deployed mode to the deployed mode when the state after the door portion changes from the closed state to the open state is the specific state. It is possible (for example, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the door portion is closed by the door opening control process 259SGS616, 259SGS624, if it is in a high base state, the special operation control D is executed. FIG. -15 (see B3)),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the aspect of the decorative body can be returned to the aspect before the door portion is opened.

The gaming machine of the fifth embodiment is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth embodiments.
The decorative body can be changed from the non-deployed mode to the deployed mode at the first position in the predetermined state.
When the door portion changes from the closed state to the open state while the decorative body is arranged in the first position in the deployed mode, the decorative body control means sets the decorative body to the first position. The control of moving from the position to the second position and the control of changing from the deployed mode to the non-deployed mode can be executed (for example, the movable body 122SG121 is located at the origin position in the low base state and is located at the origin position. When the opening / closing door frame 50 is opened as shown in FIGS. 12-16 in a special state in which the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R are arranged in a deployed manner in which the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R are located at the production position which is an improper position for some reason, the opening / closing door frame 50 is opened. By executing the special operation control A having the content corresponding to the special state, the movable body 122SG121 moves from the origin position to the effect position, and the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R move from the effect position to the origin position. Part that changes to non-deployment mode),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the door portion is opened while the decorative body is changed to the deployed mode by an external force or the like in a predetermined state, the decorative body is changed to the non-deployed mode, so that the decorative body comes into contact with another gaming machine. It is possible to preferably suppress the movement together with the door portion while maintaining the easy deployment mode.

The gaming machine of the sixth embodiment is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects.
It is possible to execute a decorative body effect using the decorative body (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 can execute the movable body effect in the advance notice effects A and B).
The decorative body control means controls the decorative body to change from the deployed mode to the non-deployed mode in a state where the decorative body is arranged at the second position in the deployed mode as a control of the decorative body in the decorative body effect. (For example, the special operation control B that changes the movable body 122SG121 from the deployed mode to the non-deployed mode while maintaining the movable body 122SG121 is the effect operation control A, B associated with the notice effects A, B shown in FIGS. 12-13. That is, when the door part is opened in the high base state, the movable body 122SG121 performs a special operation, so that the game clerk may have illegally opened the door part by the operation of the movable body 122SG121. It becomes easier to notice that there is),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it becomes easy to distinguish between the control of changing the decorative body arranged at the second position from the deployed mode to the non-deployed mode as the door is opened and the control in the decorative body production. This action makes it easier for the game store to notice the opening of the door.

The gaming machine of the seventh embodiment is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to sixth embodiments.
The decorative body control means
It is possible to execute the operation confirmation control for confirming the operation of the decorative body when the gaming machine is started (for example, the portion where the effect control CPU 120 can execute the initial operation control process in step S72).
When the operation confirmation control is finished, if the door portion is in the open state, it is possible to execute control to move the decorative body from the first position to the second position (for example, the effect control CPU 120). Does not execute the door opening error notification processing and the door opening control processing (special operation controls A to D) even when the door portion is in the open state until the initial operation control processing in step S72 is completed, and performs initial operation control. The part to be executed after the processing is completed),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the gaming machine from operating with the door portion open after the operation confirmation control is completed.

The gaming machine of the eighth embodiment is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to seventh embodiments.
A specific decorative body (for example, a movable body 122SG221 of the second effect unit 122SG200, a movable body 122SG321 of the third effect unit 122SG300, etc.) provided on the door portion and can be operated is provided.
The decorative body control means executes control to move the decorative body from the first position to the second position when the door portion changes from the closed state to the open state, while the specific decoration. The control for operating the body is not executed (for example, in the special operation controls A to D, the movable body 122SG221 of the second effect unit 122SG200 and the movable body 122SG321 of the third effect unit 122SG300 are parts that are not subject to operation. (See Fig. 12-12),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, wasteful power consumption can be suppressed by not operating a specific decorative body that is hard to be damaged when it comes into contact with another gaming machine due to the opening of the door portion.

The gaming machine of the ninth embodiment is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to eighth aspects.
A specific decorative body (for example, movable body 122SG221 of the second effect unit 122SG200, movable body 122SG321 of the third effect unit 122SG300, etc.) provided on the door portion and capable of operating in a mode different from the operation mode of the decorative body is provided. ,
The decorative body control means can execute operation confirmation control for confirming the operation of the specific decorative body when the door portion changes from the open state to the closed state (for example, the effect control CPU 120). Is an effect operation confirmation control for confirming that the movable bodies 122SG221 and 122SG321 can operate normally in the special operation controls A to D (for example, at least one of the initial positioning process and the effect operation confirmation process). May be executed),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of defects related to the specific decorative body.

The gaming machine of the tenth form is the gaming machine according to any one of the second to ninth forms.
The notification means is
As the predetermined notification, the first predetermined notification (for example, the first door opening error notification by an error sound) and the second predetermined notification in which the notification mode is different from the first predetermined notification (for example, the second door opening error notification due to error lighting) ) Is feasible,
The first predetermined notification and the second predetermined notification are executed in the predetermined period,
After the predetermined period has elapsed, the first predetermined notification is terminated and the execution of the second predetermined notification is continued.
The decorative body control means executes control to move the decorative body from the second position to the first position when the second predetermined notification is completed (see FIGS. 12-24 to 12-26).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the second predetermined notification is executed even after the predetermined period has elapsed, the decorative body is moved to the first position after the second predetermined notification is completed, so that the decorative body is another gaming machine. It is possible to preferably suppress damage due to contact with.

The gaming machine of the eleventh form is the gaming machine according to any one of the forms 2 to 10.
The gaming machine can be controlled into a predetermined state (for example, a low base state) and a specific state different from the predetermined state (for example, a high base state).
The decorative body is
It can be changed into a non-expanded mode (for example, a mode when the second decorative portion 122SG122L, 122SG122R is located at the origin position) and a deployed mode (for example, a mode when the second decorative portion 122SG122L, 122SG122R is located at the effect position). And
In the predetermined state, it is arranged in the first position in the non-expanded manner (see FIG. 12-15 (A1)).
In the specific state, the second position is arranged in either the non-deployed mode or the deployed mode (see FIG. 12-15 (B1)).
The decorative body control means
Control to move the decorative body from the first position to the second position (for example, special operation control A) when the door portion changes from the closed state to the open state in the predetermined state.
When the door portion changes from the closed state to the open state in the specific state, the control for changing the decorative body from the unfolded mode to the non-deployed mode (for example, special operation control B).
Is feasible (see Figure 12-12 (B)),
When the door portion is in the open state, the decorative body is arranged in the second position in the non-deployed mode in common in the predetermined state and the specific state (FIGS. 12-15 (A2) (B2). )reference),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the decorative body that has moved to the second position based on the start of the predetermined notification does not return to the first position until the predetermined notification is completed, even if the door portion is closed immediately after opening. When the decorative body returns to the first position due to the closing of the door portion, the door portion is opened, and it is possible to preferably prevent the decorative body from coming into contact with another gaming machine and being damaged.

(Characteristic part 122SG form)
The gaming machine of Form 1 is
A gaming machine capable of playing (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1).
The mounting mechanism has a mounting mechanism (for example, an opening / closing door frame 50 and a game machine frame 3 in which the opening / closing door frame 50 is openable / closable) and control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120). A special mechanism body that can be attached (for example, a game board 2 on which an effect control board 12 on which an effect control CPU 120 is mounted) and a plurality of detection means for detecting an event in the game machine (for example, for example). A plurality of specific mechanical bodies (for example, the first directing unit 122SG100, the second directing unit 122SG200, and the third directing unit 122SG300) having the origin position sensor and the effect position sensor) and being able to be attached to the mounting mechanism body.
With
The specific mechanism body is a serial signal conversion means (for example, a first effect unit) that converts a detection signal output from a plurality of detection means (for example, a origin position sensor or an effect position sensor) included in the specific mechanism into a serial signal. It has a serial signal conversion circuit C provided in the 122SG100, a serial signal conversion circuit D provided in the second effect unit 122SG200, and a serial signal conversion circuit E provided in the third effect unit 122SG300.
The specific mechanism includes a first specific mechanism (for example, the first effect unit 122SG100) and a second specific mechanism (for example, the second effect unit 122SG200).
The first serial signal conversion means (for example, the serial signal conversion circuit C provided in the first effect unit 122SG100) of the first specific mechanism and the second serial signal conversion means (for example) of the second specific mechanism. 2 The serial signal conversion circuit D provided in the effect unit 122SG200 is cascaded (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-3, the serial signal conversion circuit C and the serial signal conversion circuit D are cascaded). Part),
The detection signals output from the plurality of detection means converted into serial signals by the first serial signal conversion means and the second serial signal conversion means have the mounting mechanism as one serial signal by the cascade connection. To the serial signal conversion circuit D and the serial signal conversion circuit C, which are input to the control means of the special mechanism (for example, output from the serial signal conversion circuit C in which the serial signal conversion circuit D is cascaded). As shown in FIG. 12-5, the serial signal converted from the detection signals of the origin position sensor and the effect position sensor is passed through the serial signal conversion circuit B and the serial signal conversion circuit A provided in the opening / closing door frame 50. , The part input to the effect control CPU 120 as one serial signal consisting of five bit blocks from the highest bit block to the lowest bit block)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if the number of detection means possessed by the specific mechanism changes due to a model change or the like, one serial signal can be input to the control means, so that the control means having the same device configuration is common to all models. Because it can be used, the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine can be suppressed.

The gaming machine of the second embodiment is the gaming machine according to the first embodiment.
In one serial signal input to the control means (for example, the effect control CPU 120), the first specific mechanism and the second specific mechanism have different signal blocks (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-5). A middle bit block is assigned to the first production unit 122SG100, and a middle / upper bit block is assigned to the second production unit 122SG200).
The serial signal converted by the first serial signal conversion means is included in the signal block assigned to the first specific mechanism, and the serial signal converted by the second serial signal conversion means is described above. It is included in the signal block assigned to the second specific mechanism (for example, the serial signal converted by the serial signal conversion circuit C is included in the medium bit block assigned to the first effect unit 122SG100. The serial signal converted by the serial signal conversion circuit D is included in the middle and upper bit blocks assigned to the second production unit 122SG200).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the control means can easily identify whether the serial signal is related to the first specific mechanism or the second specific mechanism.

The gaming machine of Form 3 is
A gaming machine capable of playing (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1).
The mounting mechanism has a mounting mechanism (for example, an opening / closing door frame 50 and a game machine frame 3 in which the opening / closing door frame 50 is openable / closable) and control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120). A special mechanism body that can be attached (for example, a game board 2 on which an effect control board 12 on which an effect control CPU 120 is mounted) and a plurality of detection means for detecting an event in the game machine (for example, for example). A plurality of specific mechanical bodies (for example, the first directing unit 122SG100, the second directing unit 122SG200, and the third directing unit 122SG300) having the origin position sensor and the effect position sensor) and being able to be attached to the mounting mechanism body.
With
The specific mechanism body is a serial signal conversion means (for example, a first effect unit) that converts a detection signal output from a plurality of detection means (for example, a origin position sensor or an effect position sensor) included in the specific mechanism into a serial signal. It has a serial signal conversion circuit C provided in the 122SG100, a serial signal conversion circuit D provided in the second effect unit 122SG200, and a serial signal conversion circuit E provided in the third effect unit 122SG300.
The specific mechanism includes a first specific mechanism (for example, the first effect unit 122SG100) and a second specific mechanism (for example, the second effect unit 122SG200).
The first serial signal conversion means (for example, the serial signal conversion circuit C provided in the first effect unit 122SG100) of the first specific mechanism and the second serial signal conversion means (for example) of the second specific mechanism. 2 The serial signal conversion circuit D provided in the effect unit 122SG200 is cascaded (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-3, the serial signal conversion circuit C and the serial signal conversion circuit D are cascaded). Part),
A detection signal output from the plurality of detection means converted into a serial signal by the first serial signal conversion means and the second serial signal conversion means (for example, a serial signal input to the effect control CPU 120). 1 The detection signal of the origin position sensor and the effect position sensor of the middle bit block converted by the serial signal conversion circuit C of the effect unit 122SG100, and the middle and upper bits converted by the serial signal conversion circuit D of the second effect unit 122SG200. A connection state signal (for example, a signal different from the detection signal of the origin position sensor or the effect position sensor of the block) and a signal different from the detection signal that can specify the connection state between the first specific mechanism and the second specific mechanism (for example). , The connection confirmation signal input to the serial signal conversion circuit A) is input to the control means of the special mechanism via the mounting mechanism (for example, the serial provided in the opening / closing door frame 50). A serial signal converted from the connection confirmation signal and the detection signals of the origin position sensor and the effect position sensor of the first effect unit 122SG100 and the second effect unit 122SG200 is input to the effect control CPU 120 via the signal conversion circuit A. part)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if the number of detection means possessed by the specific mechanism changes due to a model change or the like, the control means can be input to the control means by a serial signal, so that the control means having the same device configuration is commonly used for each model. Therefore, the manufacturing cost of the gaming machine can be suppressed. In addition, the connection state between the first specific mechanism and the second specific mechanism can be grasped by the control means.

The gaming machine of the fourth embodiment is the gaming machine according to the third embodiment.
The connection state signal is input to the control means as a signal of a dedicated block in the serial signal (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-5, bit numbers 0 to 2 of the least significant bit block of the serial signal. The part that is input to the effect control CPU 120 as a signal of
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the number of signal lines can be reduced as compared with the case where the connection state signal is input to the control means separately from the serial signal.

The gaming machine of Form 5 is
A gaming machine capable of playing (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1).
The mounting mechanism has a mounting mechanism (for example, an opening / closing door frame 50 and a game machine frame 3 in which the opening / closing door frame 50 is openable / closable) and control means (for example, an effect control CPU 120). A special mechanism body that can be attached (for example, a game board 2 on which an effect control board 12 on which an effect control CPU 120 is mounted) and a plurality of detection means for detecting an event in the game machine (for example, for example). A plurality of specific mechanical bodies (for example, the first directing unit 122SG100, the second directing unit 122SG200, and the third directing unit 122SG300) having the origin position sensor and the effect position sensor) and being able to be attached to the mounting mechanism body.
With
The specific mechanism body is a serial signal conversion means (for example, a first effect unit) that converts a detection signal output from a plurality of detection means (for example, a origin position sensor or an effect position sensor) included in the specific mechanism into a serial signal. It has a serial signal conversion circuit C provided in the 122SG100, a serial signal conversion circuit D provided in the second effect unit 122SG200, and a serial signal conversion circuit E provided in the third effect unit 122SG300.
The specific mechanism includes a first specific mechanism (for example, the first effect unit 122SG100) and a second specific mechanism (for example, the second effect unit 122SG200).
The first serial signal conversion means (for example, the serial signal conversion circuit C provided in the first effect unit 122SG100) of the first specific mechanism and the second serial signal conversion means (for example) of the second specific mechanism. 2 The serial signal conversion circuit D provided in the effect unit 122SG200 is cascaded (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-3, the serial signal conversion circuit C and the serial signal conversion circuit D are cascaded). Part),
A detection signal output from the plurality of detection means converted into a serial signal by the first serial signal conversion means and the second serial signal conversion means (for example, a serial signal input to the effect control CPU 120). 1 The detection signal of the origin position sensor and the effect position sensor of the middle bit block converted by the serial signal conversion circuit C of the effect unit 122SG100, and the middle and upper bits converted by the serial signal conversion circuit D of the second effect unit 122SG200. A type-specific signal (for example, serial signal conversion circuit C to serial signal conversion) that is different from the detection signal and can specify the type of the specific mechanism. A signal corresponding to the model ID input to the signal input terminal 1 of the circuit E) is input to the control means of the special mechanism via the mounting mechanism (for example, provided on the opening / closing door frame 50). The signals corresponding to the model IDs of the first effect unit 122SG100 and the second effect unit 122SG200, and the origin position sensor and effect position sensor of the first effect unit 122SG100 and the second effect unit 122SG200 are passed through the serial signal conversion circuit A. The part where the serial signal converted from the detection signal of is input to the effect control CPU 120)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to determine by the control means whether or not the type of the specific mechanism body attached is appropriate.

The gaming machine of the sixth embodiment is the gaming machine according to the fifth embodiment.
The type-specific signal (for example, the signal corresponding to the model ID input to the signal input terminal 1 of the serial signal conversion circuit C to the serial signal conversion circuit E) is converted into a serial signal and input to the control means (for example). For example, as shown in FIG. 12-5, a serial signal in which the model ID is converted into the data of the first bits of the most significant bit block, the middle upper bit block, and the middle bit block is input to the effect control CPU 120. part)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the number of signal lines can be reduced as compared with the case where the type-specific signal is input to the control means separately from the serial signal.

The gaming machine of the seventh embodiment is the gaming machine according to the fifth or sixth aspect.
The control means (for example, the effect control CPU 120) executes the operation confirmation process of the detection means on the condition that it is determined that the type of the specific mechanism attached is appropriate based on the type identification signal. (For example, as shown in FIG. 12-8, on the condition that the model ID matches the regular model ID in step 122SGS82, the initial positioning process and the effect operation check without executing the exclusion process of the matched effect unit. Processing and execution part)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to omit the execution of unnecessary operation confirmation processing.

The gaming machine of the eighth form is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to seventh forms.
The detecting means includes a position detecting means for detecting the position of the movable body (for example, an origin position sensor or an effect position sensor).
An operation detection means (for example, push sensor 625A, pull sensor 625B, protrusion position sensor 625C, button sensor) that is different from the position detection means and for detecting an operation on an operation unit that can be operated by the player. 635B, up / down / left / right sensor 122SG36)
The system in which the detection signal of the position detection means is input to the control means and the system in which the detection signal of the operation detection means is input to the control means are different (for example, push sensor 625A, pull sensor 625B, protruding position). The middle and lower bit blocks containing the detection signal data of the sensor 625C, the button sensor 635B, and the up / down / left / right sensors 122SG36 are the highest bit block and the middle upper bit block containing the detection signal data of the origin position sensor and the effect position sensor. The part different from the medium bit block)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, in the control means, it is possible to easily distinguish between the detection signal of the position detecting means and the detection signal of the operation detecting means.

The gaming machine of the ninth embodiment is the gaming machine according to the eighth embodiment.
A relay board connected to each of the specific mechanical bodies is provided in the mounting mechanism (for example, the first effect unit 122SG100, the second effect unit 122SG200, by the connection confirmation signal line for inputting the connection confirmation signal. The part where the relay board 122SG16 connected to each of the third production units 122SG300 is provided on the opening / closing door frame 50),
The relay board has a serial signal conversion means capable of directly outputting each signal converted into a serial signal to the control means (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-3, the relay board 122SG16 has an effect. A part provided with a serial signal conversion circuit A that directly outputs a serial signal to the control CPU 120)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the number of signal lines can be further reduced.

The gaming machine of the tenth form is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to ninth forms.
Primary power capable of generating electric power for operating each electronic component provided in the specific mechanism is supplied to the specific mechanism (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-2, DC34V is supplied from the power supply board. VSL is supplied to the first production unit 122SG100 provided with the drive motor 122SG102 which is an electronic component)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, electric power for operating each electronic component provided in the specific mechanism can be generated and supplied from the primary electric power as needed.

The gaming machine of the eleventh form is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to tenth forms.
The specific mechanism is provided with a specific electronic component that operates at a specific voltage (for example, DC18V) higher than the operating voltage of the detection means (for example, the operating voltage DC5V of the origin position sensor or the effect position sensor). The part where the drive motor 122SG102 is provided in the first production unit 122SG100),
The operation of the specific electronic component is controlled by two systems of control, that is, power control by power supply and operation control by a control signal (for example, as shown in FIG. 12-7, the drive motor 122SG102 is driven by a drive control signal. A part that operates only when both the drive signal and the operating power VDD are input by two systems of control, the signal input control and the input control of the operating power VDD by the power supply control signal)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the specific electronic component from abnormally operating.

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

(Configuration of pachinko machine 1 etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly classified into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 forming a game board surface and a game machine frame (underframe) 3 for supporting and fixing the game board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launching device and is driven into the game area.

The "variable display" of the special symbol is, for example, to display a plurality of types of special symbols in a variable manner (the same applies to other symbols described later). Fluctuations include update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement / reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. When the special symbol or the ordinary symbol described later is changed, a plurality of types of special symbols or ordinary symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative symbol described later, a plurality of types of decorative symbols are scrolled or updated, and one or more decorative symbols are deformed or enlarged / reduced. The variation also includes a mode in which a certain symbol is blinked and displayed. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) as a display result (the same applies to the variable display of other symbols described later). The variable display may be expressed as a variable display or a variable display.

The special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as a "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as a "second special symbol". Further, the special figure game using the first special figure is also referred to as a "first special figure game", and the special figure game using the second special figure is also referred to as a "second special figure game". It should be noted that there may be one type of special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol.

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

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

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

The number of variable displays on hold is also called the number of stored items on hold. The number of reserved storage corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as the first reserved storage number, and the number of reserved storage corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as the second reserved storage number. The total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as the total reserved storage number.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first hold storage number according to the number of LEDs lit. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second hold storage number according to the number of LEDs lit.

A winning ball device 6A is provided below the image display device 5, and a variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the right side of the winning ball device 6A.

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

The variable winning ball device 6B (ordinary electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that is changed between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 3). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip-shaped accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and the movable wing pieces are in a vertical position when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, so that the tip of the movable wing pieces is in a vertical position. Is close to the winning ball device 6A and is in a closed state in which the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening is closed). On the other hand, the variable-sweep wing device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second start winning opening because the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 is on (second start). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When a game ball enters the second start winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls can be paid out and the second special figure game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B may be any as long as it changes between a closed state and an open state, and is not limited to the one provided with an electric tulip type accessory.

A predetermined ball receiving member always keeps a constant open state at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, three places on the lower left of the game area and one place on the upper side of the variable winning ball device 6B). A general winning opening 10 is provided. In this case, when entering any of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

A special variable winning ball device 7 having a large winning opening is provided between the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 3), and has a large winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state depending on the large winning opening door. Form.

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

When a game ball enters the large prize opening, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball. When a game ball enters the large winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters, for example, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening 10.

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

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the lower left of the game area). As an example, the ordinary symbol display 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs variable display of the ordinary symbol as a plurality of types of ordinary identification information different from the special symbol. The ordinary symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The normal symbol may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such a variable display of a normal pattern is also called a normal figure game.

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

A normal symbol display 25C is provided below the normal symbol display 20. The normal figure hold display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold storages, which is the number of normal figure games whose execution is held, by the number of LEDs lit.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a large number of obstacle nails. At the bottom of the game area, there is an out opening for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3. A main lamp 9a is provided above the image display device 5 in the gaming machine frame 3, and frame lamps 9b are provided on the left and right sides of the main lamp 9a so as to surround the game area. Further, an attacker lamp 9c is provided in the vicinity of the special variable winning ball device 7 on the game board 2.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (upper position of the image display device 5 in FIG. 1), a movable body 32, which will be described later, is provided to operate according to the effect. Further, the movable body 32 is provided with a movable body lamp 9d. The movable body lamp 9d, the main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, and the attacker lamp 9c described above may be collectively referred to as a game effect lamp 9. The main lamp 9a, the frame lamp 9b, the attacker lamp 9c, and the movable body lamp 9d are configured to include an LED.

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

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, the gaming balls paid out as prize balls and the gaming balls rented by the predetermined ball lending machine are held (stored) so as to be able to be supplied to the hitting ball launching device. ) A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) is provided. In addition to the upper plate, the gaming machine frame 3 may be provided with a payout portion (ball hitting plate) on which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

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

A push button 31B is provided at a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area so that the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The operation on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 3).

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a stick controller 31A and a push button 31B as detection means for detecting the movement (operation, etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. On the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a main board 11 housed in a board case 201 is mounted. The main board 11 is provided with a setting key 51 and a setting changeover switch 52. The setting key 51 functions as a lock switch for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state. The setting changeover switch 52 functions as a setting switch for changing set values such as a jackpot winning probability and a ball output rate in a setting change state. The setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 may be attached to the outside of the main board 11 such as a predetermined position of the power supply board 17.

A display monitor 29 is arranged in the center of the back surface of the main board 11, and a display changeover switch 31 is arranged on the side of the display monitor 29. The display monitor 29 may be configured by using, for example, a 7-segment LED display device. The display monitor 29 and the display changeover switch 31 are arranged in front of the main board 11 when the back side of the game board 2 is visually recognized with the gaming machine frame 3 open.

The display monitor 29 can display winning information such as a continuous ratio, a combination ratio, and a base. The ream ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls by winning a prize to the big prize opening (attacker) to the total number of prize balls. The role ratio is the ratio of the number of prize balls by winning the second starting winning opening (Denchu) and the number of winning balls by winning the big winning opening (attacker) to the total number of prize balls. The base is the ratio of the total number of prize balls to the number of game balls launched. The display monitor 29 can display the set value in the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the setting is changed or the setting is confirmed. The display monitor 29 may be capable of displaying a setting value or the like to be changed or confirmed when the setting is changed or the setting is confirmed.

The setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 cannot be operated from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 when the gaming machine frame 3 is closed. A glass door frame 3a having a glass window is rotatably provided in the game machine frame 3, and the game area can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 3a. When the glass door frame 3a is closed, the game area can be seen through the glass window.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a security cover 50A is attached to the right end of an outer frame 1a formed in a vertically long square frame shape. When the gaming machine frame 3 is closed, the security cover 50A covers the right side portion of the board case 201 including the setting key 51 and the setting changeover switch 52 from the back surface side. The security cover 50A is a substantially L-shaped member including a short piece 50Aa and a long piece 50Ab, and may be made of a transparent synthetic resin.

(Outline of the progress of the game)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the rotation operation of the ball striking operation handle 30 included in the pachinko game machine 1 by the player. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 41, the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 20 is started. In addition, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 during the period during which the previous normal drawing game is being executed (when the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 but the normal drawing game based on the passage cannot be executed immediately). , The game based on the passage is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In this normal symbol game, if a specific normal symbol (design per normal symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the normal symbol becomes "per normal symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the normal symbol (a symbol that is out of the normal symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed normal symbol, the display result of the normal symbol is "out of the normal symbol". When it becomes "per normal drawing", the opening control is performed so that the variable winning ball device 6B is opened for a predetermined period (the second starting winning opening is opened).

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

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

In addition, when the game ball enters (wins) the start winning opening during the period during which the special figure game is being executed or during the period controlled by the jackpot game state described later (a start winning is generated, but is based on the starting winning). If the special figure game cannot be executed immediately), the execution of the special figure game based on the approach is suspended up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 4).

In the special symbol game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a "big hit" and a jackpot symbol. If a special symbol different from the above (missing symbol, for example, "-") is stopped and displayed, it becomes "missing". The "missing" in the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a "missing time saving" that is controlled from the next variable display to a high base state (time saving state) without going through the jackpot game.

After the display result in the special figure game becomes "big hit", it is controlled to the big hit game state as an advantageous state advantageous for the player.

In the big hit game state, the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined mode. The open state includes the elapsed timing of a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds or 1.8 seconds) and the timing until the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening reaches a predetermined number (for example, 9). It will continue until the earlier timing. The predetermined period is an upper limit period during which the large winning opening can be opened in one round, and is also hereinafter referred to as an opening upper limit period. One cycle in which the big winning opening is opened in this way is called a round (round game). In the jackpot game state, it can be repeatedly executed until the round reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times (15 times or 2 times).

In the big hit game state, the player can obtain the prize ball by letting the game ball enter the big prize opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the jackpot game state and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous it is for the player.

A jackpot type is set for "big hit". For example, multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and open upper limit period) of the big winning opening and game states after the big hit game state (normal state, time saving state, probability change state, etc.) are prepared, and the big hit type is set according to these. Has been done. As the jackpot type, a jackpot type in which many prize balls can be obtained, a jackpot type in which few prize balls are obtained, or a jackpot type in which almost no prize balls can be obtained may be provided.

After the jackpot game state is completed, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability change state according to the jackpot type.

In the time saving state, control (time saving control) is executed in which the average special figure fluctuation time (period in which the special figure is changed) is shortened as compared with the normal state. In the time saving state, the average fluctuation time of the normal map (the period during which the normal map is changed) is shortened from the normal state, and the probability of becoming a "normal map hit" in the normal map game is improved from the normal state. Controls (high opening control, high base control) that make it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening are also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the fluctuation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

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

The time saving state and the probability change state continue until any one of the end conditions such as the execution of the special figure game a predetermined number of times and the start of the next big hit game state are satisfied first. A game whose end condition is that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as a number-cutting (time-cutting time reduction, number-cutting probability change, etc.).

The normal state is a gaming state other than a special state such as an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state, a time saving state, or a probability change state, which is advantageous for the player, and the display result in the normal drawing game is "normal drawing hit". The pachinko game machine 1 such as the probability and the probability that the display result in the special figure game becomes a "big hit" returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on (for example, when a system reset is performed). It is in the same controlled state as (when the process is not executed).

The state in which the probability change control is executed is also called a high probability state, and the state in which the probability change control is not executed is also called a low probability state. The state in which the time saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and the state in which the time saving control is not executed is also called a low base state. By combining these, it is also called a low-accuracy high-base state in the time-saving state, a high-accuracy high-base state in the probabilistic state, and a low-accuracy low-base state in the normal state. The high-accuracy state and low-base state are also called the high-accuracy low-base state.

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

(Progress of production, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (effects of notifying the progress of the game and enlivening the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The production will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5, but in addition to or in place of the display, audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9 It may be turned on or off, the operation of the movable body 32, or an effect using an arbitrary effect device including a part or all of them.

As an effect executed according to the progress of the game, in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first special figure game or the first 2 In response to the start of the special figure game, the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. At the timing when the display result (also referred to as the finalized special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol game or the second special symbol game, the final decorative symbol (combination of three decorative symbols) that is the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is displayed. ) Is also displayed (derived) as a stop.

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, the reach mode is a variable display of a decorative symbol that has not yet been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination described later. It is a mode in which is continuing.

In addition, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (display result of the special figure game or variable display of the decorative symbol) to be "big hit" (also called big hit reliability or big hit expectation) is determined according to the production mode. Multiple different types of reach effects are performed. Reach production includes, for example, normal reach and super reach, which has a higher hit reliability than normal reach.

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

In the case of a "probability change jackpot" that is controlled to a probability change state after the end of the jackpot game state, an odd number of decorative symbols (for example, "7") are aligned and displayed as a stop, and the probability change state is entered after the end of the jackpot game state. In the case of an uncontrolled "non-probability variable jackpot (normal jackpot)", an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6") may be aligned and displayed as a stop. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a probabilistic symbol, and the even-numbered decorative symbol is also referred to as a non-probable variable symbol (normal symbol). After the non-probability change symbol becomes the reach mode, the promotion effect that finally becomes the "probability change jackpot" may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "off", the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is not the reach mode, and the variable display result of the decorative symbol is a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination ("" (Also referred to as "non-reach off") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern may be "non-reach off"). In addition, when the display result is "off", after the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach mode, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol is a predetermined reach combination that is not a jackpot combination ("reach loss"). The fixed decorative symbol (also referred to as "") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol may be "out of reach").

The effect that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can execute includes displaying the above-mentioned variable display compatible display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect for notifying the reliability of the jackpot is executed during the variable display of the decorative symbol. The notice effect includes a notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display during execution and a pre-reading notice effect for notifying the jackpot reliability in the variable display (variable display in which execution is suspended) before execution. As the pre-reading notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display compatible display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the usual mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, one variable display is simulated as a plurality of variable displays by temporarily stopping the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol and then restarting the variable display. The pseudo-continuous production may be executed.

Even during the big hit game state, the big hit middle effect that notifies the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit middle effect, an effect of notifying the number of rounds and a promotion effect indicating that the value of the big hit gaming state is improved may be executed.

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

(Board configuration)
For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a voice control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, and the like as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, and a launch control board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Furthermore, the power supply board 17 is also mounted. Various control boards are configured so that not only electronic circuit boards such as printed wiring boards on which a conductor pattern is formed and electric components can be mounted, but also electric components are mounted on the electronic circuit boards to realize specific electrical functions. It is a concept including the electronic circuit mounting board.

A power switch 91 is connected to the power supply board 17, and by operating (turning on) the power supply switch 91, power from an AC power source such as AC100V in an external power source such as a commercial power source can be transferred to the power supply board 17. Can be supplied to electrical components including various control boards such as the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. The power supply board 17 includes, for example, a rectifier circuit for converting alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC), a power supply circuit for converting a predetermined direct current voltage to a specific direct current voltage (for example, direct current 12V, direct current 5V, etc.), and the like. I have.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko game machine 1 (execution of a special figure game (including management of hold), execution of a normal figure game (including management of hold), and a big hit. It has a function to control a game state, a game state, etc.). The main board 11 includes a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

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

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

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

The I / O 105 includes, for example, an input port into which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display 20, first hold). It is configured to include an output port for transmitting (a signal for controlling (driving) the display 25A, the second hold display 25B, the normal figure hold display 25C, etc., and a solenoid drive signal).

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or is passed) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), count switch 23). (A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on by entering) is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. By transmitting the detection signal, the passage or approach of the game ball is detected.

The reset signal, power cutoff signal, and clear signal from the power supply board 17 are taken into the switch circuit 110 and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. The reset signal is an operation stop signal for putting the control circuit of the game control microcomputer 100 or the like into an operation stop state, and can be output by using any of the power supply monitoring circuit, the watchdog timer built-in IC, and the system reset IC. All you need is. The power off signal is turned off when the predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 exceeds a predetermined value, and is turned on when the period during which the predetermined power supply voltage is below the predetermined value continues for the power interruption reference time or longer. Become. The clear signal is turned on in response to, for example, a pressing operation on the clear switch 92 provided on the power supply board 17.

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

A display monitor 29, a display changeover switch 31, a setting key 51, a setting changeover switch 52, and a door opening sensor 90 are connected to the main board 11. The door opening sensor 90 detects the opening of the gaming machine frame 3 including the glass door frame 3a.

The main board 11 (microcomputer 100 for game control) issues an effect control command (command for designating (notifying) the progress of the game) according to the progress of the game as a part of controlling the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of a special figure game (including a jackpot type)) and a variation pattern used when executing a special figure game (details will be described later). )), The game status (for example, the start and end of the variable display, the opening status of the large winning opening, the occurrence of winning, the number of stored memories, the game status), the command for specifying the occurrence of an error, and the like are included.

The effect control board 12 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, receives an effect control command, and produces an effect (various effects according to the progress of the game) based on the received effect control command. It has a function of executing various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery).

The effect control board 12 is equipped with an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control unit 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I / O 125.

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

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of the effect based on the detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal output when an operation by the player is detected and an appropriate signal indicating the operation content). It may also instruct the control unit 123.

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

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

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

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

The effect control CPU 120 executes audio output, lamp lighting / extinguishing control (sound designation signal, lamp signal supply, etc.), and movable body 32 control (signal supply for operating the movable body 32, etc.). You may do so.

The random number circuit 124 updatablely counts numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used to execute various effects. The effect random number may be one that is updated (updated by software) when the effect control CPU 120 executes a predetermined computer program.

The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 is for transmitting various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal) and an input port for taking in the effect control command transmitted from, for example, the main board 11. It is configured to include the output port of.

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

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

(Main operation of main board 11)
First, the main operations on the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko game machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the game control main process is executed by the CPU 103. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Subsequently, necessary initial settings are made (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, register settings for built-in devices (CTC (counter / timer circuit), parallel input / output ports, etc.), settings for making the RAM 102 accessible, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether or not the recovery condition is satisfied (step S3). The recovery condition can be satisfied when the clear signal is off, there is backup data, and the backup RAM is normal. When the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, for example, if the clear switch provided on the power supply board 17 is pressed, a clear signal in the ON state is input to the game control microcomputer 100. When such a clear signal in the ON state is input, it may be determined in step S3 that the recovery condition is not satisfied. The backup data may be stored in RAM 102, which is a backup RAM for game control. In step S3, the presence or absence of backup data, the presence or absence of data errors, and the like may be confirmed or inspected to determine whether or not the recovery conditions can be satisfied.

If the recovery condition is satisfied (step S3; Yes), the recovery process (step S4) is executed, and then the setting confirmation process (step S5) is executed. By the recovery process in step S4, the work area is set based on the stored contents of the RAM 102. By setting the work area using the backup data stored in the RAM 102, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped. For example, when the special symbol is changing, the state before the stop is special. It suffices if the fluctuation of the symbol can be resumed.

If the recovery condition is not satisfied (step S3; No), the setting change process (step S7) is executed after the initialization process (step S6) is executed. The initialization process of step S6 includes a clear process for clearing the flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and the initial value is set in the work area by executing the clear process.

In the setting confirmation process of step S5, it is determined whether or not the predetermined setting confirmation condition is satisfied. The setting confirmation condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is turned on when the power supply is started. The setting confirmation process in step S5 is executed when the recovery conditions including the fact that the clear signal is in the off state are satisfied in step S3. Therefore, since the setting confirmation condition can be satisfied only when the clear signal is in the off state, the fact that the clear signal is in the off state can also be included in the setting confirmation condition.

When the setting confirmation condition is satisfied in the setting confirmation process in step S5, the setting confirmation state in which the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be confirmed is set, and the setting is set from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. A confirmation start command is sent. In the setting confirmation state, the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be confirmed by the display on the display monitor 29. When the setting confirmation state is terminated, the setting confirmation end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the setting confirmation state, it may be in the gaming stop state in which the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. When the game is stopped, the launch of the game ball by the operation of the hitting ball operation handle, the detection of the game ball by various switches, etc. are stopped, and the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol are stopped. The display 20 may be controlled so that the out-of-game symbol or the like is stopped and displayed, or the display corresponding to the game stop state different from the out-of-game symbol is displayed. When the setting confirmation state ends, the game stop state that accompanies this may also end.

In the setting change process of step S7, it is determined whether or not the predetermined setting change condition is satisfied. The setting change condition is satisfied, for example, when the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is turned on when the power supply is started. The setting change condition may include that the clear signal is in the ON state.

When the setting change condition is satisfied in the setting change process of step S7, the setting value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changed to the setting change state, and the setting is set from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. A change start command is sent. In the setting change state, the set value is displayed on the display monitor 29, and each time the operation of the setting changeover switch 52 is detected, the numerical value displayed on the display monitor 29 is sequentially updated and displayed. After that, based on the fact that the setting key 51 is turned off by an operation by a staff member of the amusement park or the like, the setting value displayed on the display monitor 29 is stored (updated and stored) in the backup area of the RAM 102, and the display monitor 29 is stored. Turns off. When the setting change state is terminated, the setting change end command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

When the pachinko game machine 1 is in the setting change state, the pachinko game machine 1 may be in the game stop state as in the case of the setting confirmation state. When the setting change state ends, the game stop state that accompanies this may also end.

When the effect control board 12 side receives the setting confirmation start command or the setting change start command, the control may be performed to notify that the setting is being confirmed or the setting is being changed. For example, a predetermined image may be displayed on the image display device 5, a predetermined sound may be output from the speakers 8L and 8R, or a light emitting member such as a game effect lamp 9 may be made to emit light in a predetermined manner.

The clear signal is turned on by, for example, pressing the clear switch provided on the power supply board 17. Therefore, when the detection signal from the door opening sensor 90 is on and the setting key 51 is on when the power supply is started, if the clear switch is on, the step is performed together with the initialization process in step S6. The setting change process of S7 is executed and the setting change state can be controlled. If the clear switch is off, the setting confirmation process of step S5 is executed together with the recovery process of step S4 and the setting confirmation state can be controlled. If the detection signal from the door open sensor 90 is off or the setting key 51 is off when the power supply is started, the initialization process of step S6 is executed if the clear switch is on. On the other hand, it is not controlled to the setting change state, and if the clear switch is off, the recovery process of step S4 is executed, but it is not controlled to the setting confirmation state.

After executing the setting confirmation process or the setting change process, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S8). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that the timer is interrupted periodically every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) (step S9), and interrupts are permitted (step S10). ). After that, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 5 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to perform the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port via the switch circuit 110. It is determined whether or not detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 (step S21). Subsequently, by executing a predetermined main-side error process, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, the jackpot information (information indicating the number of times the jackpot has occurred) and the start information (starting) supplied to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Data such as information indicating the number of times of winning (information indicating the number of times of winning, etc.) and probability fluctuation information (information indicating the number of times of probability change state, etc.) are output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After that, the CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process (step S25). By executing the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt by the CPU 103, it is possible to manage the execution and hold of the special symbol game, control the jackpot game state, control the game state, and the like.

Following the special symbol process processing, the normal symbol process processing is executed (step S26). By executing the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, the CPU 103 manages the execution and hold of the normal figure game based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the passing of the game ball through the passing gate 41). It enables opening control of the variable winning ball device 6B based on "per-figure hit". The execution of the normal figure game is performed by driving the normal symbol display 20, and the number of normal figure reservations is displayed by turning on the normal figure hold display 25C.

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

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 5 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes the start winning prize determination process (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the hold storage number is executed. When the start winning is generated, the display result (including the jackpot type) and the random value for determining the fluctuation pattern are extracted and stored as hold information. Further, a process of pre-reading and determining a display result or a fluctuation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After storing the hold information and the number of hold memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the judgment result such as the occurrence of the start winning prize, the number of hold memories, the read-ahead judgment, etc. is set on the effect control board 12. Be told. The effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is set to be transmitted in this way, is executed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by, for example, executing the command control process in step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the special symbol process process is completed. Is transmitted to.

After executing the start winning determination process in step S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, a transmission setting for transmitting an effect control command corresponding to each process to the effect control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal processing in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” (initial value). In this special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the pending information. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set as "big hit" and the jackpot type when it is set as "big hit" are displayed as the display result. Is determined (predetermined) before it is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, a confirmed special symbol (either a jackpot symbol or a missed symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set according to the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal processing ends. The special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be memorized, and the starting condition of the special figure game may be satisfied in the winning order (also referred to as winning order digestion).

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

The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a process of determining the variation pattern to one of a plurality of types using a random value for determining the variation pattern based on a preliminary determination result of whether or not the display result is a "big hit", etc. It is included. In the variation pattern setting process, when the variation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the variation pattern setting process ends.

The fluctuation pattern includes the execution time of the special symbol game (special symbol fluctuation time) (which is also the execution time of the variable display of the decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol (presence or absence of reach, etc.), and the variable display of the decorative symbol. It specifies the content of the effect (type of reach effect, etc.), and is also called a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol change processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are set to change the special symbol, and the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol. It includes processing to measure. In addition, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, and stop display (derive) the confirmed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol. Contains the process of making settings for. Then, when the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". When the display result is "out of place", the game state is also updated when the time saving state or the probability change state is controlled and the end of the number of times cut is established. When the value of the special symbol process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The jackpot release preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit pre-opening process includes a process of setting to start the execution of the round in the big hit game state and open the big winning opening based on the display result being "big hit". It has been. When the large winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, the upper limit period for opening the big winning opening and the upper limit number of executions for the round are set according to which type of jackpot is used. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot release preprocessing ends.

The process of opening the jackpot in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In this big hit opening process, the big winning opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. It includes a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the device from the open state to the closed state. Then, when the large winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6" after executing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the large winning opening door. End the processing while the jackpot is open.

The post-processing after opening the jackpot in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-opening process of the jackpot, a process of determining whether or not the number of executions of the round that opens the jackpot has reached the set maximum number of executions, and a jackpot game state when the maximum number of executions is reached. It includes processing to make settings to terminate. Then, when the number of round executions has not reached the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the number of round executions reaches the upper limit, the special figure process flag is set. The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the post-launch processing is completed.

The jackpot end processing of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, there is a process of waiting until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as an effect action for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed, and a probability change corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state. It includes processing to make various settings to start control and time reduction control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot end processing ends.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a configuration in which the winning probability of a big hit and the payout rate change according to a set value. For example, in the special symbol normal processing of the special symbol process processing, the jackpot winning probability and the ball output rate are changed by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value. For example, the set value consists of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest probability of winning a big hit, and the smaller the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the probability of winning a big hit. In this example, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is. .. If the jackpot winning probability changes according to the set value, the ball output rate may also change according to the set value. While the jackpot winning probability is constant regardless of the set value, the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state may change according to the set value. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be configured so that any one of a plurality of set values having different advantages for the player can be set. The set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is notified by transmitting a set value designation command from the side of the main board 11 to the side of the effect control board 12.

FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the display result determination table. FIG. 7A shows a configuration example of the display result determination table for the first special figure used when the variable special figure is the first special figure, and FIG. 7B shows the second special figure of the variable special figure. A configuration example of the display result determination table for the second special figure used in the case of the figure is shown. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101. In the display result determination table, the hit determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result which is the variable display result of the special symbol according to the set value. The random number value MR1 is a random number value for determining the display result, and the value is randomly updated in the range of 0 to 65535. As the display result determination table, a display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure may be used.

As shown in FIG. 7A, when the variable special figure is the first special figure, when the set value is 1 and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range is in the range of 0 to 65535. Of the hit judgment values that can be taken and compared with the random value MR1 for judging the special figure display result, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hits", and 65317 to 65535 are "with time reduction". It is assigned to "out of place", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "out of place". When the set value is 1 and the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, out of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hits", and the other numerical ranges are set to "missing". Assigned. The case where the variable special figure has a set value of 2 to 6 in the first special figure and the gaming state is a normal state or a time saving state is as shown in FIG. 7 (A).

As shown in FIG. 7B, when the variable special figure is the second special figure, when the set value is 1 and the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range is in the range of 0 to 65535. Of the hit judgment values that can be taken and compared with the random value MR1 for judging the special figure display result, 1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hits", and 65317 to 65425 are "with time reduction". It is assigned to "out of place", and other numerical ranges are assigned to "out of place". When the set value is 1 and the gaming state is in the probabilistic state, out of the above-mentioned hit determination values, 1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hits", and the other numerical ranges are set to "missing". Assigned. The case where the variable special figure has a set value of 2 to 6 in the second special figure and the gaming state is a normal state or a time saving state is as shown in FIG. 7 (B).

Here, paying attention to the numerical range of the hit judgment value assigned to "big hit" and "out of time saving" in each display result judgment table, as shown in FIG. 8, when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. In the display result determination table for the first special figure in the above, the range from 102 to 1237 of the hit determination values is set to the common numerical range of the jackpot determination values for determining the jackpot regardless of the set value.

When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hit"), while the set value 2 In the case of ~ set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value is the range of 1238 to 1253 for the set value 2, the range of 1238 to 1272 for the set value 3, the range of 1238 to 1292 for the set value 4, and the range of 1238 to 1317 for the set value 5. , The set value 6 is set in the range of 1238 to 1346, respectively.

That is, in the display result judgment table for the first special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, when the set value is 1, the hit judgment values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 are common. While only the numerical values in the numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to "big hit", when the set value is 2 or more, the non-common numerical range is added to the common numerical range among the big hit judgment values. The numbers in the range are assigned to "big hits". Further, the non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1238 as the value of the set value increases.

Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). go.

Further, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time reduction state, the range from 65317 to 65535 of the hit determination values determines the time reduction loss regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the loss judgment value with time reduction. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, as described above, 1020-1346 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, and the time is shortened. The loss judgment value is in the range of 65317 to 65535, with 65317 as the reference value for the loss with time reduction (reference value for loss with time reduction) in a numerical range different from the range of the jackpot judgment value (1020 to 1346) of the set value 6. Since it is set, it is prevented that the numerical range of the loss judgment value with time reduction overlaps with the range of the jackpot judgment value that changes according to each set value.

Further, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the game state is the probability change state, the range of the hit determination values from 1020 to 1346 is the jackpot determination value for determining the jackpot regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range.

When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set (1020 to 1346 are assigned to "big hit"), while the set value 2 to set. In the case of the value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set to the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value is the range of 1347 to 1383 for the set value 2, the range of 1347 to 1429 for the set value 3, the range of 1347 to 1487 for the set value 4, and the range of 1347 to 1556 for the set value 5. , The set value 6 is set in the range of 1347 to 1674, respectively.

That is, in the display result determination table for the first special figure when the game state is the probabilistic state, the common numerical range (of the hit determination values that can take values in the range of 0 to 65535 when the set value is 1) When only the numerical values in 1020 to 1346) are assigned to "big hit", when the set value is 2 or more, it is within the range of the common numerical range plus the non-common numerical range among the big hit judgment values. The numbers are assigned to "big hits". Further, the non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1347 as the value of the set value increases.

Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). go.

In the display result judgment table for the second special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state, the range from 1020 to 1237 of the hit judgment values is the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of.

When the set value is 1, only the common numerical range of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit is set (1020 to 1237 are assigned to "big hit"), while the set value 2 In the case of ~ set value 6, the numerical range corresponding to each set value is set as the non-common numerical range of the jackpot determination value so as to be continuous from the common numerical range of the jackpot determination value. The non-common numerical range of the jackpot judgment value is the range of 1238 to 1253 for the set value 2, the range of 1238 to 1272 for the set value 3, the range of 1238 to 1292 for the set value 4, and the range of 1238 to 1317 for the set value 5. , The set value 6 is set in the range of 1238 to 1346, respectively.

That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, in the display result determination table for the second special figure when the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state, the value can be taken in the range of 0 to 65535 when the set value is 1. Of the hit judgment values, only the values within the common numerical range (1020 to 1237) are assigned to "big hit", while when the set value is 2 or more, the common numerical range of the big hit judgment values is set. Numerical values within the range including the non-common numerical range are assigned to "big hits". Further, the non-common numerical range increases with reference to 1238 as the value of the set value increases.

Therefore, the jackpot probability increases as the non-common numerical range continuous with the common numerical range increases as the set value increases, with 1020 as the reference value for the jackpot determination value (big hit reference value). go.

Further, in the display result determination table for the second special figure when the game state is the normal state or the time reduction state, the range from 65317 to 65425 of the hit determination values determines the time reduction loss regardless of the set value. It is set in the common numerical range of the loss judgment value with time reduction. Focusing on the case where the set value is 6, when the set value is 6, as described above, 1020 to 1346 of the hit judgment values are set in the numerical range of the big hit judgment value, and the time is shortened. The loss judgment value is in the range of 65317 to 65425, with 65317 as the reference value for the loss with time reduction (reference value for loss with time reduction) in a numerical range different from the range of the jackpot judgment value (1020 to 1346) of the set value 6. Since it is set, it is prevented that the numerical range of the time saving loss judgment value overlaps with the range of the jackpot judgment value that changes according to each set value.

In the display result judgment table for the second special figure when the game state is the probability change state, the range from 102 to 1346 of the hit judgment values is a common numerical value of the big hit judgment value for judging the big hit regardless of the set value. It is set in the range. The features of the other display result determination table for the second special figure are the same as those of the display result determination table for the first special figure.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable special symbol is the first special symbol, 65317 to 65317 to the case where the gaming state is the normal state and the time saving state, regardless of the set value. When the range of 65535 is set to the common numerical range of the time saving and the time saving is out, and the variable special figure is the second special symbol, the set value is set depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time saving state. Regardless, the range of 65317 to 65425 is set to the common numerical range that is out of time. In other words, when the game state is the normal state and the time saving state, the ratio at which the variable display result is out of time reduction is the same ratio for all the set values, so that the gambling property depends on the set value. Can be prevented from becoming excessively high. Furthermore, with regard to the time-saving loss, which is assigned a common number of judgment values for each setting value, since it is set in a continuous numerical range from the time-saving loss reference value of 65317 in any setting value, it can be displayed in a variable manner. It is possible to reduce the processing load of the CPU 103 regarding the determination that the result is out of time reduction.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the set values that can be set are 6 from 1 to 6, but the setting values that can be set in the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be 5 or less or 7 or more. .. Further, the smaller the set value set in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the more advantageous the player may be.

The jackpot type may be determined at a different ratio depending on the set value based on the allocation of the determination value in the jackpot type determination table. Alternatively, the jackpot type may be determined at a common ratio regardless of the set value. The variation pattern may be determined at a different ratio depending on the set value based on the allocation of the determination values in the variation pattern determination table. Alternatively, the fluctuation pattern may be determined at a common ratio regardless of the set value. Since the execution rate of normal reach or super reach differs depending on the set value, the set value may be suggested by the frequency of execution of normal reach or super reach. Alternatively, the execution ratios of normal reach and super reach may be the same regardless of the set value. In addition, it may be possible to execute an arbitrary setting suggestion effect at different ratios according to the set value.

(Main operation of the effect control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. When the effect control board 12 receives the power supply voltage from the power source board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 9 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122, set various initial values, and press the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing the initial operation of the movable body 32, such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the origin position and control for confirming a predetermined operation, is executed.

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

Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically interrupt disabled is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, among the input ports included in the I / O 125, the effect control command is taken in from a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in, for example, the effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interrupt enable, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

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

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

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

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 9 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 10, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the read-ahead notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, a determination, determination, and setting for executing the pre-reading notice effect are performed based on the effect control command at the time of starting winning, which is transmitted from the main board 11. In addition, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold storages specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any of the following processes of steps S170 to S175 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

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

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In this variable display start setting process, the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol (fixed decorative symbol), the mode of the variable display of the decorative symbol, the reach effect, and various types are based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command. It is determined whether or not various effects such as a notice effect are executed, their modes, and the execution start timing. Then, an effect control pattern (a collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result and the like is set. After that, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start executing the variable display of the decorative symbol, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is completed. The display control unit 123 starts the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 in response to the instruction to start the execution of the variable display of the decorative symbol.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control unit 123 to display the effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. , Driving the movable body 32, outputting voice and sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the command (sound effect signal) to the voice control board 13, and commanding the lamp control board 14 (illumination signal). Various effect controls are executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on / off / blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED according to the output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the effect control pattern, or a command is received from the main board 11 to specify that the fixed decorative symbol is to be stopped and displayed. In response to what has been done, the final decorative symbol, which is the display result of the decorative symbol, is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the effect process during variable display ends.

The special figure hit waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure hit waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an effect control command that specifies to start the big hit game state has been received from the main board 11. Then, when the effect control command that specifies to start the jackpot game state is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4". In addition, when the reception waiting time of the command elapses without receiving the command specifying to start the jackpot game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is "missing", and the effect process flag. The value of is updated to the initial value "0". When the value of the effect process flag is updated, the waiting process for hitting the special figure ends.

The jackpot effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this big hit middle effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the set content. Further, in the big hit middle effect processing, for example, the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the ending effect process in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 to specify the end of the big hit game state. Update to "" and end the production process during the big hit.

The ending effect process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, and controls various effects of the ending effect at the end of the jackpot game state based on the setting contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process ends.

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

The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic explanation was a pay-out type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winning, but the gaming media are enclosed and points are given based on the occurrence of winning. It may be an enclosed gaming machine.

Only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-") is displayed during the variable display of the special symbol, and the variable display may be performed by repeating the display and extinguishing of the symbol. Further, even if the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

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

The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form of being distributed and provided by the detachable recording medium to the computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the computer device and the like in advance. It may take the form of being distributed by installing it in the storage device of the. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from another device on the network connected via the communication line or the like by providing the communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The game can be executed not only by attaching a detachable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing the programs and data downloaded via the communication line or the like in the internal memory or the like. It may be executed directly using the hardware resources of other devices on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In this specification, one of the expressions for comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the production (expressions such as "high", "low", and "differentiate") is "0%". It may be included. For example, one may have a percentage of "0%" and the other may have a percentage of "100%" or less than "100%".

(Explanation of feature unit 122SG)
FIG. 11-1 is a front view showing a pachinko gaming machine of the feature unit 122SG. The pachinko gaming machine of the feature unit 122SG is the upper part of the opening / closing door frame 50 which is removably attached to the gaming machine frame 3 to which the game board 2 on which the main board 11 and the effect control board 12 are mounted is detachable. The first effect unit 122SG100 installed at the center position, the second effect unit 122SG200 installed on the upper right side of the opening / closing door frame 50, and the third effect unit 122SG300 installed on the upper left side of the opening / closing door frame 50. It has three production units.

Further, in the lower center of the opening / closing door frame 50, an operation unit 600 having a chance button 631B at the upper part, a player can push and pull in the front-rear direction, and a lever body 631A provided so as to be rotatable is provided. In addition to being provided, the upper plate portion is provided with a cross key constituting the selection button 122SG35 for setting the effect such as volume.

The operation unit 600 is provided with a button sensor 635B for detecting an operation on the chance button 631B, and a push-pull sensor including a push sensor 625A and a pull sensor 625B for detecting the forward / backward movement of the operation lever. A 625Y and a protrusion position sensor 625C for detecting that the lever body 631A is located at the protrusion position are provided. Further, the selection button 122SG35 is provided with an up / down / left / right sensor 122SG 36 including an upper sensor, a lower sensor, a left sensor, and a right sensor for detecting each operation of the cross key of the selection button 122SG35 in the up / down / left / right directions.

The first effect unit 122SG100 is provided with a movable body (gimmick) that can be moved between the origin position and the effect position by the drive motor 122SG102 that is the drive means provided in the first effect unit 122SG100. .. Further, the second production unit 122SG200 and the third production unit 122SG300 are attached to the opening / closing door frame 50 so that the production unit itself can move in the left-right direction, and the second production unit 122SG200 and the third production unit 122SG300 can be moved as a whole. It is said to be the body. Then, each effect unit is provided with an origin position sensor for detecting that these movable bodies are located at the origin position and an effect position sensor for detecting that the movable body is located at the effect position. (See Fig. 11-2).

As shown in FIG. 11-2, the first effect unit 122SG100 is a relatively high voltage DC power that enables each effect unit 122SG100 to generate drive power for operating the drive motor 122SG102. The VSL as the primary power source is supplied from the power supply board.

The detection signals of the origin position sensor and the effect position sensor provided in the first effect unit 122SG100, the second effect unit 122SG200, and the third effect unit 122SG300, and the push-pull sensor of the operation unit 600 provided in the opening / closing door frame 50. As shown in FIG. 11-3, the detection signals of the 625Y, the protrusion position sensor 625C, the button sensor 635B, and the up / down / left / right sensors 122SG36 of the selection button 122SG35 are the relay boards 122SG16 of the production units 122SG100 to 122SG300 and the opening / closing door frame 50. The effect control CPU 120, which controls the effect, grasps the detection status of each sensor by converting it into a serial signal of 1 by the serial signal conversion circuits A to E provided in the above and inputting it to the effect control CPU 120. You can do it.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-3, the relay board 122SG16 of the opening / closing door frame 50 is provided with a serial signal conversion circuit A and a serial signal conversion circuit B, and the first production unit 122SG100 is serialized. The signal conversion circuit C is provided, the second effect unit 122SG200 is provided with the serial signal conversion circuit D, and the third effect unit 122SG300 is provided with the serial signal conversion circuit E.

Here, the serial signal conversion circuits A to E will be described. In the present embodiment (feature unit 122SG), the serial signal conversion circuits A to E are the same integrated circuit (IC) as shown in FIG. 11-4. ) Is used to reduce costs, and these serial signal conversion circuits A to E have input signals such as power supply terminals, clock input terminals, LORD signal input terminals, and detection signals of origin position sensors and effect position sensors. Eight signal input terminals 1 to 8 capable of inputting a signal, a serial signal input terminal capable of inputting a serial signal, and a serial signal output terminal capable of outputting a serial signal are provided.

DC power of a predetermined voltage for operating the serial signal conversion circuits A to E is input to the power supply terminal. Further, clock signals output from the effect control board 12 are input to the clock input terminals of the serial signal conversion circuits A to E, and the serial signal conversion circuits A to E operate in synchronization based on these clock signals. It is possible. Further, a LORD signal (a signal requesting the output of a serial signal) from the effect control board 12 is input to the LORD signal input terminal. In FIG. 11-3, the signal lines of the clock signal and the LORD signal described above are omitted for convenience in order to make the wiring configuration easier to understand.

A serial signal output from another serial signal conversion circuit can be input to the serial signal input terminal. When a serial signal, for example, an 8-bit serial signal having a signal arrangement of "HLHHLHLH" as shown in FIG. 11-4, is input to the serial signal input terminal, the input "HLHHLHLH" A serial signal connected to a signal and showing the input state of the signal input terminals 1 to 8 stored at the time of inputting the LORD signal, for example, as in the example shown in FIG. 11-4, the signal input terminals 1 to the signal input terminal 8 If the input state of is "L", "H", "L", "L", "H", "H", "L", "L", the signal of "LHLLLHHLL" is output. Here, "H" indicates a high potential signal (High), and "L" indicates a low potential signal (Low).

The serial signal input to the serial signal input terminal may be 16 bits, 32 bits, or the like instead of an 8-bit signal. Further, another serial signal conversion circuit may not be connected to the serial signal input terminal as in the case of the terminal serial signal conversion circuit (in the case of the terminal serial signal conversion circuit E). In this case, By connecting the serial signal input terminal to the ground, the serial signal is output in synchronization with the clock signal in response to the input of the LORD signal input terminal.

In the serial signal conversion circuit A provided on the relay board 122SG16, the serial signal output terminal is connected to the effect control CPU 120, and the serial signal input terminal is also provided on the relay board 122SG16. It is connected to the serial signal output terminal of B.

Further, in the serial signal conversion circuit B provided on the relay board 122SG16, the serial signal output terminal is connected to the serial signal conversion circuit A, and the serial signal input terminal is provided on the first production unit 122SG100. It is connected to the serial signal output terminal of the serial signal conversion circuit C.

Similarly, the serial signal input terminal of the serial signal conversion circuit C provided in the first production unit 122SG100 is also connected to the serial signal output terminal of the serial signal conversion circuit D provided in the second production unit 122SG200. The serial signal input terminal of the serial signal conversion circuit D is also connected to the serial signal output terminal of the serial signal conversion circuit E provided in the third effect unit 122SG300.

As described above, in the present embodiment (feature unit 122SG), the serial output terminals and the serial input terminals of the five serial signal conversion circuits of the serial signal conversion circuit A to the serial signal conversion circuit E are cascade-connected. Then, the serial signal converted by the serial signal conversion circuit E at the bottom of the terminal is input to the serial signal conversion circuit D at the upper stage, and is converted into the input serial signal by the serial signal conversion circuit D. A serial signal is added and input to the serial signal conversion circuit C in the upper stage, and a serial signal converted by the serial signal conversion circuit C is added to the input serial signal to further add a serial signal in the upper stage. The serial signal input to the conversion circuit B and converted by the serial signal conversion circuit B is added to the input serial signal and input to the uppermost serial signal conversion circuit A, and the input serial signal is serialized. The serial signal converted by the signal conversion circuit A is added and input to the effect control CPU 120 as one serial signal.

That is, the five serial signal conversion circuits of the serial signal conversion circuit A to the serial signal conversion circuit E are connected in cascade, so that the serial signals converted in each of the serial signal conversion circuit A to the serial signal conversion circuit E can be generated. It is input to the effect control CPU 120 as a serial signal of 1.

Specifically, the serial signal conversion circuit E provided in the third effect unit 122SG300 is connected to the origin position sensor and the effect position sensor provided in the third effect unit 122SG300, and these origins are connected. Since the detection signals output from the position sensor and the effect position sensor can be input to the serial signal conversion circuit E, the serial signal corresponding to the detection status of the origin position sensor and the effect position sensor is the serial signal conversion circuit E. Is generated and input to the serial signal conversion circuit D provided in the second effect unit.

Further, the serial signal conversion circuit D provided in the second effect unit 122SG200 is connected to the origin position sensor and the effect position sensor provided in the second effect unit 122SG200, and these origin position sensors and the effect position sensor Since the detection signal output from the effect position sensor can be input to the serial signal conversion circuit D, the serial signal conversion circuit D generates a serial signal according to the detection status of the origin position sensor and the effect position sensor. , And input to the serial signal conversion circuit C provided in the first effect unit 122SG100.

Further, the serial signal conversion circuit C provided in the first effect unit 122SG100 is connected to the origin position sensor and the effect position sensor provided in the first effect unit 122SG100, and these origin position sensors and the effect position sensor Since the detection signal output from the effect position sensor can be input to the serial signal conversion circuit C, the serial signal conversion circuit C generates a serial signal according to the detection status of the origin position sensor and the effect position sensor. , And input to the serial signal conversion circuit B provided on the relay board 122SG16 of the opening / closing door frame 50.

Further, the serial signal conversion circuit B provided on the relay board 122SG16 of the opening / closing door frame 50 includes an up / down / left / right sensor 122SG36, a push-pull sensor 625Y, and a protruding position sensor of the operation unit 600 provided on the opening / closing door frame 50. The 625C and the button sensor 635B are connected, and the detection signals output from each of these sensors can be input to the serial signal conversion circuit B, so that these vertical and horizontal sensors 122SG36, push-pull sensor 625Y, and protrusion position sensor A serial signal corresponding to the detection status of the 625C and the button sensor 635B is generated and added by the serial signal conversion circuit B, and is input to the serial signal conversion circuit A also provided on the relay board 122SG16 of the opening / closing door frame 50. ..

Further, the connection state of whether or not the first effect unit 122SG100, the second effect unit 122SG200, and the third effect unit 122SG300 are connected to the serial signal conversion circuit A provided on the relay board 122SG16 of the opening / closing door frame 50. It is possible to input connection confirmation signals that can identify the above, and serial signals corresponding to the input status of these connection confirmation signals are generated and added by the serial signal conversion circuit A and output to the effect control CPU 120.

The connection confirmation signal is output when the connection cable is attached to the connection connector provided in each of the first effect unit 122SG100, the second effect unit 122SG200, and the third effect unit 122SG300. If the connection cable is not connected to the connection connector or is not properly attached, the connection confirmation signal will be in a non-input state.

Further, in the present embodiment (feature unit 122SG), a cascading form such as a third effect unit 122SG300 → a second effect unit 122SG200 → a first effect unit 122SG100 → a relay board 122SG16 is illustrated. Is not limited to this, and for example, a connection cable is connected by connecting adjacent production units such as the third production unit 122SG300 → the first production unit 122SG100 → the second production unit 122SG200 → the relay board 122SG16. You may try to reduce the total length of.

Further, the opening / closing door frame 50 corresponds not only to the first model to which the first production unit 122SG100, the second production unit 122SG200, and the third production unit 122SG300 are attached, but also to the first production unit 122SG100 and the first production unit 122SG100. Similarly, it corresponds to the fourth effect unit and the second effect unit 122SG200 (not shown) that can be attached to the upper center position of the opening / closing door frame 50, and is attached to the upper right position of the opening / closing door frame 50 like the second effect unit 122SG200. A sixth effect unit (not shown) that can be attached to the upper left position of the opening / closing door frame 50 is attached to the third effect unit 122SG300, which corresponds to the fifth effect unit and the third effect unit 122SG300 (not shown). It is said that it can be used in common with the second model, and by using the opening / closing door frame 50 in common for multiple models, the manufacturing unit price of the opening / closing door frame 50 can be suppressed and the pachinko game machines of each model can be manufactured. We are trying to keep costs down.

Regarding the 4th effect unit, the 5th effect unit, and the 6th effect unit, the number of movable bodies and the number of sensors such as the origin position sensor and the effect position sensor correspond to the 1st effect unit 122SG100 and the 2nd effect. It is different (increases) from the unit 122SG200 and the third effect unit 122SG300, but when the number of movable bodies and the number of sensors such as the origin position sensor and the effect position sensor are different (increase), they are cascaded. By increasing the number of serial signal conversion circuits, the increased sensor signal can be input to the effect control CPU 120 as a serial signal of 1, so that the relay board 122SG16 and the effect control board 12 of the opening / closing door frame 50 can be input. It is possible to respond without changing the device configuration of. Needless to say, when the number of sensors such as the origin position sensor and the effect position sensor decreases, the signal of the sensor input to the serial signal conversion circuit simply decreases. It is possible to support the 50 relay boards 122SG 16 and the effect control board 12 without changing the device configuration.

In this way, since the opening / closing door frame 50 is commonly used by the first model and the second model, since it is the second model, the fourth production unit should be attached, but the first model is mistakenly used. There is a possibility that mistakes such as attaching the first production unit 122SG100 of the above may occur.

Therefore, the signal input terminals 1 to 1 of the serial signal conversion circuit provided in the first production unit 122SG100, the second production unit 122SG200, the third production unit 122SG300, the fourth production unit, the fifth production unit, and the sixth production unit. By inputting the unique identification signal assigned to each effect unit 122SG100 to 122SG300 to 3, a 3-bit signal from the beginning of the serial signal converted by the serial signal conversion circuit of each effect unit 122SG100 to 122SG300 can be obtained. , It is designed to be an identification signal (ID signal) that can identify the model and the unit type of the production unit.

Specifically, in the first production unit 122SG100, the second production unit 122SG200, and the third production unit 122SG300 of the first model, a signal of "L" is sent to the signal input terminal 1 so that the model ID is "0". Is input, while in the 4th effect unit, the 5th effect unit, and the 6th effect unit of the 2nd model, the signal of "H" is input to the signal input terminal 1 so that the model ID is "1". Will be done.

Further, the signal input terminal 2 is attached to the first effect unit 122SG100 and the fourth effect unit, which are attached to the upper center position at the same position of the opening / closing door frame 50, so that the unit type ID of the effect unit is "11". And the signal of "H" is input to the signal input terminal 3.

Further, the signal input terminal 2 is attached to the second effect unit 122SG200 and the fifth effect unit, which are attached to the upper right position at the same position of the opening / closing door frame 50, so that the unit type ID of the effect unit is "10". The signal of "H" is input to, and the signal of "L" is input to the signal input terminal 2.

Further, the signal input terminal 2 is attached to the third effect unit 122SG300 and the sixth effect unit, which are attached to the upper left position at the same position of the opening / closing door frame 50, so that the unit type ID of the effect unit is "01". The signal of "L" is input to, and the signal of "H" is input to the signal input terminal 2.

That is, in the case of the first production unit 122SG100 of the first model, the head of the serial signal converted by the serial signal conversion circuit of the first production unit 122SG100 becomes "LHH" corresponding to "011", and the first model. In the case of the second production unit 122SG200 of the above, the head of the serial signal converted by the serial signal conversion circuit of the second production unit 122SG200 becomes "LHL" corresponding to "010", and the third production unit of the first model. In the case of the 122SG300, the head of the serial signal converted by the serial signal conversion circuit of the third production unit 122SG300 is "LLH" corresponding to "001", and in the case of the fourth production unit of the second model, the serial signal is said. The beginning of the serial signal converted by the serial signal conversion circuit of the 4th effect unit is "HHH" corresponding to "111", and if it is the 5th effect unit of the 2nd model, the serial signal of the 5th effect unit. The head of the serial signal converted by the conversion circuit is "HHL" corresponding to "110", and if it is the sixth effect unit of the second model, it is converted by the serial signal conversion circuit of the sixth effect unit. The beginning of the serial signal is "HLH" corresponding to "101".

In this way, the identification signals (ID signals) corresponding to the signal input terminals 1 to 3 converted to the beginning of the serial signals converted by the serial signal conversion circuits of the production units 122SG100 to 122SG300 are attached. Whether the production unit being used is the production unit of the first model or the production unit of the second model, and whether it is the production unit of the central unit type attached to the upper center position of the opening / closing door frame 50, the opening / closing door. The effect control CPU 120 may specify whether the effect unit is a right unit type effect unit attached to the upper right position of the frame 50 or a left unit type effect unit attached to the upper left position of the opening / closing door frame 50. can.

In the present embodiment (feature unit 122SG), the opening / closing door frame 50 is commonly used by two models, the first model and the second model, but the present invention is limited to this. The number of models that commonly use these opening / closing door frames 50 may be three or more. Further, it is not necessary that all of these models are provided with all three production units corresponding to each of the first production unit 122SG100, the second production unit 122SG200, and the third production unit 122SG300, and two or one production. A model in which a unit is provided may be included.

FIG. 11-5 is a diagram showing the contents of the serial signal 1 input to the effect control CPU 120.

As described above, the one serial signal output from the cascade-connected uppermost serial signal conversion circuit A and input to the effect control CPU 120 is the five serial signal conversion circuits of the serial signal conversion circuits A to E. Since the 8-bit serial signal generated by each is a serial signal connected to one, it becomes a 40-bit serial signal from 0 to 39 as shown in FIG. 11-5, and is the most significant bit every 8 bits. It is composed of five blocks: an upper bit block, a middle upper bit block, a middle bit block, a middle lower bit block, and a lowermost bit block.

The most significant bit block is a block of serial signals converted by the lowermost serial signal conversion circuit E provided in the third effect unit 122SG300, and the middle and upper bit blocks are provided in the second effect unit 122SG200. The block of the serial signal converted by the serial signal conversion circuit D, and the middle bit block is the block of the serial signal converted by the serial signal conversion circuit C provided in the first production unit 122SG100. The middle and lower bit blocks are blocks of serial signals converted by the serial signal conversion circuit B provided on the relay board 122SG16, and the least significant bit blocks are the uppermost bit blocks provided on the relay board 122SG16. This is a block of serial signals converted by the serial signal conversion circuit A.

The most significant bit block consists of 8-bit serial signals from 32 to 39, the 32nd bit is the model ID, the 33rd and 34th bits are the unit type ID, and the 38th bit is the third. The signal input of the origin position sensor of the effect unit 122SG300 and the 39th bit correspond to the signal input of the effect position sensor of the third effect unit 122SG300.

The middle and upper bit blocks consist of 8-bit serial signals from 24th to 31st, the 24th bit is the model ID, the 25th and 26th bits are the unit type ID, and the 30th bit is the unit type ID. The signal input of the origin position sensor of the second effect unit 122SG200 and the 31st bit correspond to the signal input of the effect position sensor of the second effect unit 122SG200.

The middle bit block consists of 8-bit serial signals from 16th to 23rd, 16th bit is the model ID, 17th and 18th bits are the unit type ID, and 22nd bit is the unit type ID. The signal input of the origin position sensor of the first effect unit 122SG100 and the 23rd bit correspond to the signal input of the effect position sensor of the first effect unit 122SG100.

The middle and lower bit blocks consist of 8-bit serial signals from No. 8 to No. 15, and the No. 8 bit corresponds to the signal input of the push sensor 625A provided in the operation unit 600, and the No. 9 bit is The 10th bit corresponds to the signal input of the pull sensor 625B provided in the operation unit 600, the 10th bit corresponds to the signal input of the protrusion position sensor 625C provided in the operation unit 600, and the 11th bit corresponds to the signal input of the protrusion position sensor 625C provided in the operation unit 600. Corresponding to the signal input of the chance button 631B sensor, the 12th bit corresponds to the signal input of the right sensor of the selection button 122SG35 provided on the opening / closing door frame 50, and the 13th bit is provided on the opening / closing door frame 50. The 14th bit corresponds to the signal input of the lower sensor of the selection button 122SG35 provided on the open / close door frame 50, and the 15th bit corresponds to the signal input of the left sensor of the selection button 122SG35 provided on the open / close door frame 50. It corresponds to the signal input of the upper sensor of the selection button 122SG35 provided in.

The lower bit block is composed of 8-bit serial signals from 0 to 7, the 0th bit corresponds to the connection confirmation signal of the 2nd production unit 122SG200, and the 1st bit corresponds to the 3rd production unit 122SG300. The second bit corresponds to the connection confirmation signal of the first effect unit 122SG100.

In this way, unlike other bit blocks, the connection confirmation signal is input to the effect control CPU 120 as a serial signal of the lower bit block, which is a dedicated block in which only the connection confirmation signal is converted. Therefore, these connection confirmation signals Is input to the effect control CPU 120 with a dedicated signal line, the number of signal lines can be reduced, and it becomes easy to distinguish from other serial signals input to the effect control CPU 120. Therefore, the processing associated with these connection confirmation signals can be simplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the connection confirmation signal is a dedicated signal line (individual) different from the signal line of the serial signal. It may be input to the effect control CPU 120 by the signal path).

The serial signals of these lower bit blocks are checked by the effect control CPU 120 at the time of power-on (cold start) before the start of business of the amusement park or at the time of recovery from a temporary interruption of power supply (hot start). If there is an effect unit for which no connection confirmation signal has been input, it corresponds to the unconnected state in which no connection confirmation signal has been input to the full screen of the image display device 5 at the time of cold start. The error code, the "effect unit unconnected error" and "please check the manual" messages, and the error unit notification display that notifies which production unit is the production unit with the unconnected error are the predetermined periods. It is executed until either the elapse of 300 seconds or the operation of the operation unit 600 is satisfied, and at the time of hot start, the error code and the above are displayed in a small display area of a part of the screen instead of the full screen of the image display device 5. The message and the error unit notification display are executed until either the condition of 300 seconds, which is a predetermined period, or the operation of the operation unit 600 is satisfied.

As a specific error unit notification display, for example, in the display area of the image display device 5, a unit-compatible display corresponding to the first effect unit 122SG100, the second effect unit 122SG200, and the third effect unit 122SG300 (for example, a square shape). Display) is displayed at each position on the top, right, and left, and the internal area of the unit-compatible display of the production unit determined to be an unconnected error is displayed in black, for example, among the unit-compatible displays. The present invention is not limited to this as long as it can intuitively recognize which effect unit is not connected, and the display form of these error unit notification displays is which effect unit is used. Any form may be used as long as it can recognize the error.

In the case of cold start where error notification is performed in full screen display, error sound is not output because the notification is in full screen which is easy to recognize, and error notification is performed in a small display area which is relatively difficult to recognize. In the case of a hot start, for example, a voice notification such as "please wait for a staff member" may be executed to supplement the display that is difficult to recognize.

Next, with respect to the control of the drive motor 122SG102 for operating the movable body provided in the first effect unit 122SG100 and the vibration motor 122SG402 provided in the operation unit 600, FIGS. 11-6 and 11-7 are shown. It will be described using.

As shown in FIG. 11-6, parallel drive control signals are input to the first effect unit board 122SG101 provided in the first effect unit 122SG100 and the operation unit board 122SG401 provided in the operation unit 600. Drive control ICs 122SG112 and 122SG412 are mounted to drive by outputting a drive signal corresponding to the drive motor 122SG102 and the vibration motor 122SG402, and the drive motor 122SG102 and the vibration motor 122SG402 are mounted on the drive motor 122SG102 and the vibration motor 122SG402. Power control ICs 122SG113 and 122SG413 are mounted to generate and supply DC power VDD of DC18V, which is a predetermined voltage required for operation, from VSL (DC34V), which is the primary power, in response to the input of a power supply control signal. There is. The DC18V, which is the operating voltage of the drive motor 122SG102 and the vibration motor 122SG402, is higher than the DC5V, which is the operating voltage of the origin position sensor and the effect position sensor, which are the detection means.

Further, two serial-para conversion ICs 122SG110 and 122SG111 capable of converting the serial signal output from the effect control board 12 into a parallel signal and outputting the serial signal are mounted on the first effect unit board 122SG101, and the operation unit board. The 122SG401 is also equipped with two serial-para conversion ICs 122SG410 and 122SG411 that can convert the serial signal output from the effect control board 12 into a parallel signal and output it.

In the first effect unit board 122SG101 or the operation unit board 122SG401, one of the series-para conversion ICs 122SG110 and 122SG410 can be connected to the drive control ICs 122SG112 and 122SG412 to output a parallel type drive control signal to the drive control ICs. The other series-para conversion ICs 122SG111 and 122SG411 are connected to the power control ICs 122SG113 and 122SG413 so that the power supply control signal can be output to the power control IC.

As shown in FIG. 11-6, the first effect unit board 122SG101 and the operation unit board 122SG401 have the same configuration. Therefore, in the following description, the first effect unit board 122SG101 will be typically described. Since the description of the operation unit board 122SG401 is the same, it is omitted in parentheses.

As shown in FIG. 11-6, the effect control board 12 includes a first serial output circuit 122SG127 and a second serial output circuit 122SG128 capable of outputting a serial signal based on the instructions of the connected effect control CPU 120. A serial-para conversion IC 122SG110 (122SG410) corresponding to the drive control IC 122SG112 (122SG412) of the first effect unit board 122SG101 (operation unit board 122SG401) is connected to the first serial output circuit 122SG127, and a second serial output circuit 122SG110 (122SG410) is connected to the first serial output circuit 122SG127. A serial-para conversion IC 122SG111 (122SG411) corresponding to the power control IC 122SG113 (122SG413) of the first effect unit board 122SG101 (operation unit board 122SG401) is connected to the serial output circuit 122SG128.

The serial signals output from the first serial output circuit 122SG127 and the second serial output circuit 122SG128 include four serial-para conversion ICs 122SG110-122SG411 mounted on the first production unit board 122SG101 and the operation unit board 122SG401. An output instruction signal (output instruction data) including an identification signal (identification number) uniquely assigned to the data is included, and each serial-para conversion IC 122SG110 to 122SG411 is assigned an identification signal (identification number) to itself. In response to the input (reception) of the serial signal of the output instruction signal (output instruction data) including , 122SG412 or power control ICs 122SG113, 122SG413.

Therefore, the first production unit board 122SG101 and the operation unit are formed by the two serial signals output from the first serial output circuit 122SG127 by two serial signal lines and the second serial output circuit 122SG128 by two serial signal lines. The effect control CPU 120 can control the output of the drive signal by the drive control ICs 122SG112 and 122SG412 mounted on each of the boards 122SG401 and the supply of the operating power VDD by the power control ICs 122SG113 and 122SG413.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11-7 (A), the drive control signals from the serial-para conversion ICs 122SG110, 122SG111 (122SG410, 122SG411) to the drive control ICs 122SG112 (122SG412) and the power control IC122SG113 (122SG413). And the power supply control signal are output together, so that the drive signal and the operating power VDD are both input to the drive motor 122SG102 (vibration motor 122SG402) from the drive control IC 122SG112 (122SG412) and the power control IC 122SG113 (122SG413). As a result, the drive motor 122SG102 (vibration motor 122SG402) operates.

Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 11-7 (B), the drive signal is output to the drive motor 122SG102 (vibration motor 122SG402) even though the drive control signal is not output due to the failure of the drive control IC 122SG112 (122SG412). Even if this is done, the drive motor 122SG102 (vibration motor 122SG402) will not operate unless the operating power VDD is supplied to the drive motor 122SG102 (vibration motor 122SG402) based on the fact that the power supply control signal is not output. Therefore, it is possible to prevent problems such as the drive motor 122SG102 (vibration motor 122SG402) operating unintentionally and abnormally overheating due to a failure of the drive control IC 122SG112 (122SG412).

Next, the flow of the initial operation control process in the feature unit 122SGSG will be described with reference to FIGS. 11-8. The features of the initial operation control processing in the feature unit 122SGSG are the initial positioning process and the effect operation confirmation process only for the effect unit in which the model ID of the effect unit attached to the opening / closing door frame 50 is appropriate. The point is that the initial positioning process and the effect operation confirmation process are not executed for the effect unit whose model ID is not appropriate.

In the initial operation control process, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the regular model ID stored in advance. Specifically, if the effect control CPU 120 is mounted on the effect control board 12 of the first model, "0" is read out as the model ID, and the effect control mounted on the effect control board 12 of the second model is read. If the CPU 120 is used, "1" is read out as the model ID (step 122 SGS80).

Next, from the serial signal input by the output of the latest LORD signal, it corresponds to the upper bit block corresponding to the third effect unit 122SG300, the middle upper bit block corresponding to the second effect unit 122SG200, and the first effect unit 122SG100. Each model ID of the middle bit block is extracted (step 122SGS81).

Then, it is determined whether or not the model ID of each extracted bit block matches the regular model ID read in the step 122SGS80 (step 122SGS82).

When all the model IDs of the extracted bit blocks match the regular model IDs (step 122SGS82; Y), the process proceeds to step 122SGS85 to initialize all the production units and the devices to be processed other than the production units. While the process and the effect operation confirmation process (step 122SGS86) are executed, when there is a bit block of the model ID that does not match the regular model ID, that is, when the effect unit of a different model is erroneously installed (step). 122SGS82; N), an error code indicating that a production unit of a different model is attached to the image display device 5, a message "Production unit model error" and "Please check the manual", and a production unit with a mounting error. An error unit notification display for notifying which production unit is displayed and notified (step 122SGS83).

Specifically, the unit type of the bit block from which the model ID that does not match the regular model ID is extracted as to which of the first production unit 122SG100, the second production unit 122SG200, and the third production unit 122SG300 is erroneously installed. By specifying from the ID and displaying the unit correspondence display corresponding to the specified production unit in red, which is a color different from black in the case of the above-mentioned non-connection error, for example, the first production unit 122SG100, the first It is possible to intuitively recognize which of the two effect units 122SG200 and the third effect unit 122SG300 is erroneously installed.

Even in the case of these mounting errors, as in the case of the above-mentioned non-connection error, at the time of cold start, the notification is performed on the full screen of the image display device 5, and the notification by voice is not executed, while the hot start is performed. At times, a notification is given in a small display area of a part of the screen of the image display device 5, and a voice notification such as "Please wait for a staff member" is executed.

Further, the error notification period (predetermined period) for executing these error notifications is executed until 30 seconds, which is shorter than 300 seconds in the case of the above-mentioned unconnected error, elapses or any condition of the operation of the operation unit 600 is satisfied. NS. In this way, the error notification period of the mounting error is shorter than that of the unconnected error. In the case of the unconnected error, the connector or the like is ignited due to incomplete connection. In the case of a mounting error, there is a possibility that a big problem such as ignition may occur because the mounting is good just because the model is wrong. Is low, so the notification period is set to a short period.

If both the mounting error and the unconnected error occur, the error notification is executed during the error notification period of the unconnected error, and the unit correspondence display of the unconnected error is displayed in the error unit notification display. By displaying in black and displaying the unit correspondence display of the mounting error in red, it may be possible to determine whether the content of the error is a non-connection error or a mounting error.

Then, the unit type ID of the bit block from which the model ID that does not match the regular model ID is extracted is executed with the initial positioning process, the effect operation confirmation process, and the exclusion process for excluding from the use target of the effect (step 122 SGS83). ). Specifically, as the exclusion process, it is determined that there is a mismatch as a non-regular production unit that will be excluded from the execution target of the initial positioning process and the effect operation confirmation process and the use target of the effect by being registered. The process of registering the unit type ID of the effect unit is executed.

After that, by shifting to step 122SGS85, the initial positioning process and the effect operation confirmation process are executed for the effect units other than the effect unit determined to be inconsistent and the devices to be processed.

As described above, in the present embodiment (feature unit 122SG), the effect unit having the model ID that does not match the regular model ID is erroneously installed by not executing the initial positioning process and the effect operation confirmation process. It is possible to omit the execution of unnecessary initial positioning processing and production operation confirmation processing for the production unit.

In the present embodiment (feature unit 122SG), as described above, only the determination of the model ID is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the third effect unit 122SG300. Since it is possible that the second production unit 122SG200 is installed in the wrong direction on the left and right, the suitability of the unit type ID is also determined, and if the unit type ID is inappropriate, the production unit that is deemed inappropriate However, it may be excluded from the execution target of the initial positioning process and the effect operation confirmation process, and the use target of the effect. Even in this case, the image is displayed as in the case of the error due to the model ID described above. By displaying the error unit notification in the device 5 and displaying the unit correspondence display of the effect unit that is an error, for example, in yellow, the clerk of the amusement park can tell which effect unit is installed incorrectly. The notification may be made so that it can be recognized intuitively.

Further, in the present embodiment (feature unit 122SG), the number of signal lines connected to the effect control board 12 can be reduced by inputting the model ID and the unit type ID to the effect control CPU 120 as serial signals. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the signals corresponding to these model IDs and unit type IDs are set to dedicated signal lines (individual) different from the serial signal signal lines. (Signal path) may be input to the effect control CPU 120. In this case, these signal lines may be in any form common to or separate from the signal line for inputting the connection confirmation signal.

Further, in the present embodiment (feature unit 122SG), the signals of the origin position sensor and the effect position sensor, which are the position detection means provided in the first effect unit 122SG100, the second effect unit 122SG200, and the third effect unit 122SG300, are transmitted. The converted bit block (highest-order bit block, middle-higher-order bit block, middle-higher-order bit block) is an operation detection means for detecting the player's operation in the middle-lower bit block, which is an individual bit block. By converting the detection signals of the sensor 625A, the pull sensor 625B, the protruding position sensor 625C, the button sensor 635B, and the up / down / left / right sensor 122SG36, the detection signal of the position detection means and the detection signal of the operation detection means are individually separated. By inputting data to the effect control CPU 120 in the system of, the effect control CPU 120 can easily obtain the detection signal data of the position detection means and the detection signal data of the operation detection means while reducing the number of signal lines. Although the form in which they can be distinguished is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the push sensor 625A, the pull sensor 625B, the protrusion position sensor 625C, the button sensor 635B, the up / down / left / right, which are these operation detection means, are illustrated. Even if the detection signal of the sensor 122SG36 is input to the effect control CPU 120 by a signal line (physical individual system) separate from the signal line of the serial signal in which the detection signal of the position detection means is serialized. good. In this case, the signals of the sensors constituting the operation detection means are input to the effect control CPU 120 as serial signals as in the position detection means by a serial signal line separately from the serial signal of the position detection means. You may try to do it.

(Explanation of feature section 259SG)
Next, the pachinko gaming machine 1 as the feature unit 259SG in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 12-1 to 12-27. In the following, detailed description of the configuration having the same function as the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the feature unit 122SG will be omitted by adding the same reference numerals, and the pachinko gaming machine described in the feature unit 122SG will be omitted. The points different from 1 will be mainly described.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 as the feature portion 259SG shown in FIG. 12-1 has the same configuration as the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the feature portion 122SG shown in FIG. 11-1, but the illustration is simplified in FIG. 11-1. The movable body 122SG121 (decorative body) of the first production unit 122SG100 is shown. The detailed structure of the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the first effect unit 122SG100, the second effect unit 122SG200, and the third effect unit 122SG300 will be described later. Further, the first effect unit 122SG100, the second effect unit 122SG200, and the third effect unit 122SG300 are provided with an effect LED for operating the movable body in addition to the movable body, the drive motor, the origin position sensor, and the effect position sensor. (See Fig. 12-2).

FIG. 12-3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is set to "0". The command form shown in FIG. 12-3 (A) is an example, and other command forms may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 12-3 (A), the command 8001H is a first variable display start command for designating the start of variable display in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. .. The command 8002H is a second variable display start command for designating the start of variable display in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern specification command that specifies a variation pattern (variation time (variable display time)) such as a symbol (also referred to as an effect symbol). Here, XXH indicates that it is an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the content of instruction by the effect control command. In the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be specified.

The command 8CXXXH is a variable display result designation command, and is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result specification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 12-3 (B), it is determined whether the variable display result (also referred to as the variable display result) is "missing", "big hit", or "small hit". Different EXT data are set according to the result (pre-determined result) and the determination result (big hit type determination result) of which of the plurality of types the jackpot type is to be used when the variable display result is "big hit".

In the variable display result designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 12-3 (B), the command 8C00H is the first variable display result designation command indicating a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “missing”. .. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability variable big hit A" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability variable big hit B" and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the jackpot type is "probability variable jackpot C". The command 8C04H is the fifth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the jackpot type is "non-probability variable jackpot". The command 8C05H is a sixth variable display result designation command for notifying the predetermined result that the variable display result is a "small hit".

The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the change stop (confirmation) of the decorative symbol in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5.

The command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. The command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is temporarily stopped and then the power supply is restarted. When the power supply to the game machine is started, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if the data is stored in the backup RAM, and if not, the initialization designation. Send a command.

The command 95XXH is a game state designation command for designating the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game state designation command, different EXT data are set according to, for example, the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is used as the first game state specification command corresponding to the game state (low probability low base state, normal state) in which neither the time saving control nor the probability variation control is performed, and the command 9501H is executed by the time saving control. On the other hand, it is a second game state specification command corresponding to a game state (low probability high base state, time saving state) in which probability change control is not performed. Further, the command 9502H is set as the third game state specification command corresponding to the game state (high probability low base state, time saving no probability change state) in which the time saving control is performed while the probability change control is performed, and the command 9503H is set as the time saving control and probability change. This is the fourth game state specification command corresponding to the game state (high accuracy high base state, time reduction probability change state) in which control is performed together.

The game state specification command and the background specification command for designating the effect mode corresponding to the game state are transmitted at least when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, when the start prize is awarded, and when the customer waiting demonstration effect is started. Just do it.

The command 96XXH is an error (abnormal) designation command that specifies the occurrence of an error (abnormality) and the type of the error (abnormality) that has occurred in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the error (abnormality) designation command, for example, by setting the EXT data corresponding to each error (abnormality), it is specified which error (abnormality) has been determined on the effect control board 12 side. The occurrence of the specified error (abnormality) can be notified by the error notification process described later.

The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as a "fanfare command") for designating the display of an effect image indicating the start of a big hit game or a small hit game. The command A1XXH is a notification command during the opening of the big winning opening that notifies that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit game state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big winning opening that notifies that it is a period during which the big winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit game state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit game or the small hit.

In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determination result and the jackpot type determination result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result specification command. .. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the jackpot type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result specification command. .. In the notification command during the opening of the large winning opening and the notification command after opening the large winning opening, for example, the number of round executions (for example, "1" to "10") in the normal open big hit state and the high-speed open big hit state, which will be described later, is supported. Different EXT data are set.

The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) is generated. This is a first start opening winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A has been satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated. , The second start opening winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B has been satisfied.

The command C1XXH is a first hold storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure hold storage number in order to make it possible to specify the special figure hold storage number. The command C2XXH is a second hold storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure hold storage number in order to make it possible to specify the special figure hold storage number. The first hold memory number notification command is, for example, when the first start opening prize designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first starting condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. The second hold memory number notification command is, for example, when the second start opening prize designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command are used in the special figure game when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the hold storage number decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

Instead of the first hold storage number notification command and the second hold storage number notification command, the total hold storage number notification command for notifying the total hold storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total hold storage number notification command may be used to notify an increase (or decrease) of the total hold storage number.

The command D0XXH is a setting value designation command for designating the newly set setting value from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120).

The command D1XXH is a door open / close state designation command for designating the open / closed state of the open / close door frame 50 and the gaming machine frame 3 from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120). In the door open / closed state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the open / closed state of the door portion. As a specific example, the command D100H is a first door open / closed state designation command corresponding to the door open state, and the command D101H is a second door open / close state designation command corresponding to the door closed state.

The commands shown in FIG. 12-3 (A) are examples, and some of these commands may not be provided, or different commands may be used in place of these commands. You may add a command different from the command in. For example, a prize ball number notification command for making it possible to specify the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the winning of a game ball at each winning opening, or a gate for notifying that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41. A passage notification command, a notification command for notifying the remaining number of times that the probability change control or the time reduction control is executed, or the like may be provided.

FIG. 12-4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the side of the main board 11. As shown in FIG. 12-4, on the side of the main board 11, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, and the normal figure display result determination Numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for use is controlled so as to be countable. In addition, a random number value other than these may be used in order to enhance the game effect. Random numbers used to control the progress of such games are also called game random numbers.

The random number circuit 104 may count numerical data indicating a part or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. As will be described later, the CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit set in the RAM 102, to update various numerical data by software. Numerical data indicating a part of the random number values MR1 to MR4 may be counted.

The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the variable display result such as a special symbol in the special figure game as a "big hit" to the big hit game state, for example. It takes a value in the range of "1" to "65536". The random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type has any of "probability variation jackpot A", "probability variation jackpot B", "probability variation jackpot C", and "non-probability variation jackpot" when the variable display result is "big hit". It is a random value used to determine, for example, a value in the range of "1" to "100".

The random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is a random value used to determine the fluctuation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to any of a plurality of types prepared in advance, and is, for example, "1" to "1" to "". It takes a value in the range of 997.

The random number value MR4 for determining the normal figure display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the normal figure game by the normal symbol display 20 is "per normal figure" or "out of normal figure". It is a random number value to be obtained, and takes a value in the range of "3" to "13", for example.

FIG. 12-5 (A) shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 1 stored in the ROM 101. In the present embodiment, the special figure display result determination table common to the first special figure and the second special figure is used as the special figure display result determination table, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, individual special figure display result determination tables may be used for the first special figure and the second special figure.

The special figure display result determination table 1 is a variable display result in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to determine whether or not to control the variable display result as a "big hit" to the big hit game state before the definite special symbol is derived and displayed, based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. This is the referenced table.

In the special figure display result determination table 1 in the present embodiment, depending on whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a time saving state (low probability state), or a probability change state (high probability state). A numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit" or "missing".

In the special figure display result judgment table 1, whether or not the table data indicating the judgment value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result judgment is controlled to the big hit game state with the special figure display result as a "big hit". It is the judgment data assigned to the decision result. In the special figure display result determination table 1 in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability change state (high probability state), more judgment values are obtained than when the game state is the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). It is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit". As a result, in the probability change state (high probability state) in which the probability change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is controlled as a "big hit" in the big hit game state in the normal state or the time saving state (low probability state). Then, the probability of being determined to control the special figure display result as a "big hit" to the big hit gaming state is higher than the probability of being determined (about 1/300 in the present embodiment) (about 1 in the present embodiment). / 30). That is, in the special figure display result determination table 1, it is determined that when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probability changing state (high probability state), it is controlled to the jackpot gaming state as compared with the case of the normal state or the time saving state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so that the probability of the game is high.

Further, FIG. 12-5 (B) shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 2 stored in the ROM 101. The special figure display result determination table 2 is a variable display result in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Before the definite special symbol that becomes The table referenced for. In the special figure display result determination table 2 in the present embodiment, regardless of whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a time saving state (low probability state), or a probability change state (high probability state). A numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result of "small hit".

In the special figure display result determination table 2, whether or not the table data indicating the determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is controlled to the small hit game state with the special figure display result as "small hit". It is the judgment data assigned to the decision result. In the special figure display result judgment table 2 in the present embodiment, the number of judgment values assigned to the "small hit" is different between the case of the special figure game of the first special figure and the case of the second special figure. There is. Specifically, in the case of the special figure game of the first special figure, the judgment value is assigned to "small hit", but in the case of the special figure game of the second special figure, it is assigned to "small hit". Judgment value is not assigned. Therefore, as will be described later, the variable display of the second special figure is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special figure, and the second start winning is formed by the variable winning ball device 6B by executing the time saving control. In the high base state where a prize is given to the mouth and the variable display of the second special figure is often executed, "small hit" is almost not generated, and the second start formed by the variable winning ball device 6B. In a high base state where a game ball can easily enter the winning opening, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a small hit in which a large number of game balls cannot be obtained and to prevent the game interest from being deteriorated.

FIG. 12-6 (A) shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the jackpot type determination table in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the special figure display result is "big hit" and the jackpot game state is controlled, any of a plurality of jackpot types can be selected based on the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type. It is a table referenced to determine the crab. In the jackpot type determination table, whether the special symbol whose variable display (variable display) is performed in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (first). 2 The numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is "non-probability variation jackpot", "probability variation jackpot A", or "probability variation jackpot A", depending on whether the game is a special figure game by the special symbol display device 4B). It is assigned to a plurality of types of jackpots such as "probability variation jackpot B" and "probability variation jackpot C".

Here, the jackpot type in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 12-6 (B). In the present embodiment, the jackpot type includes high-accuracy control and time-saving control after the end of the jackpot game state. "Probability change jackpot A" and "probability change jackpot B" that are executed and shift to the high-accuracy high-base state, and the high-accuracy low-base state in which the high-accuracy control is executed but the time saving control is not executed after the end of the jackpot game state. A "probability variation jackpot C" that shifts and a "non-probability variation jackpot" that shifts to a low probability high base state by executing only the time saving control after the end of the jackpot game state are set.

The jackpot game state by the "probability variation jackpot A" is a normal open jackpot in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is repeatedly executed 10 times (so-called 10 rounds) to change the special variable winning ball device 7 into the first state which is advantageous for the player. On the other hand, the jackpot game state by the "probability variation jackpot B" is a normally open jackpot that is repeatedly executed five times (so-called five rounds) in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the first state that is advantageous to the player. .. In addition, the jackpot game state due to the "non-probability variation jackpot" is a normally open jackpot that is repeatedly executed 10 times (so-called 10 rounds) in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the first state that is advantageous to the player. .. Therefore, the "probability change jackpot A" may be referred to as a 10-round (10R) probability variation jackpot, and the "probability variation jackpot B" may be referred to as a 5-round (5R) probability variation jackpot. Further, in the big hit game by the "probability change big hit C", the round for changing the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state advantageous to the player is repeatedly executed twice (so-called two rounds), and the special in each round is executed. The opening period of the variable winning ball device 7 is shorter than other jackpot games (for example, 0.1 second), which is a high-speed opening jackpot. It should be noted that the probability variation control and the time saving control are not executed during the big hit game of any of the big hit types.

Further, although not particularly shown, the small hit game state in the present embodiment changes the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state which is advantageous to the player twice, and the opening time is the same as the probability variation big hit C. It is an open period (0.1 seconds in this embodiment). After the small hit game is completed, the game state immediately before the small hit game is inherited.

That is, in the present embodiment, when it is determined to be "probability variable big hit C" or "small hit", the variable display is executed with the same fluctuation pattern, and the chance eye is as a variable display result. Since the stop display is displayed and the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 7 is the same, the probability variation control is executed from these variable displays and the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 7. Because it is not possible to distinguish whether it is a "small hit" in which the previous game state is continued without executing the probability change control, the game after the big hit game or the small hit game of the probability change big hit C is completed. It is possible to continue the game while expecting the player to execute the probability change control.

The high-accuracy control and the time-saving control executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the probabilistic jackpot A and the probabilistic jackpot B are continuously executed until the jackpot occurs again after the end of the jackpot gaming state. Therefore, when the jackpot that occurs again is the probability variation jackpot A or the probability variation jackpot B, the high accuracy control and the time saving control are executed again after the end of the jackpot gaming state, so that the jackpot gaming state does not go through the normal state. It becomes a so-called consecutive villa state that occurs continuously.

On the other hand, the time saving control executed after the end of the big hit game state by the "non-probability change big hit" is that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in the present embodiment), or the special figure of the predetermined number of times. It ends when it becomes a big hit game state before the game is executed.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 12-6 (A), "probability variable jackpot A" and "probability variable jackpot A" are set according to whether the special figure to be variably displayed is the first special figure or the second special figure. The allocation of judgment values for the jackpot types of "probability variation jackpot B", "probability variation jackpot C", and "non-probability variation jackpot" is different. That is, when the special figure to be variably displayed is the first special figure, the determination value in the predetermined range (value in the range of "81" to "100") is "probability change jackpot B" or "probability change" with a small number of rounds. While assigned to the jackpot type of "big hit C", if the special figure that is variably displayed is the second special figure, the judgment value is assigned to the jackpot type of "probability variation jackpot B" or "probability variation jackpot C". Not done. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. When the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Therefore, the ratio of determining the jackpot type to "probability variation jackpot B" or "probability variation jackpot C" with a small number of rounds can be made different. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the jackpot type is set to "probability variation jackpot B" or "probability variation jackpot C" to control the normal open jackpot state or the high-speed open jackpot state with a small number of rounds. Therefore, for example, by the high opening control accompanying the time saving control, in the gaming state in which the game ball easily enters the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of the big hit state in which the number of winning balls obtained is small. It is possible to prevent the game interest from deteriorating.

In the setting example of the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 12-6 (A), the allocation of the determination value for the jackpot type of "non-probability variation" is the special figure game of the first special figure or the second special figure. Since it is the same regardless of whether it exists, the probability of becoming a non-probability jackpot and the probability of becoming a probabilistic jackpot are the same regardless of whether it is a special figure game of the first special figure or a second special figure. It is said that.

Therefore, as described above, the allocation of the judgment values for the "probability variation jackpot B" and the "probability variation jackpot C" differs depending on whether the game is the special figure game of the first special figure or the second special figure. Therefore, the allocation of the judgment value to the "probability change jackpot A" also differs depending on whether it is the special figure game of the first special figure or the second special figure, and for the "probability change jackpot A" having a large number of rounds, the second It is set so that the case of the special figure game of the special figure is easier to determine than the case of the special figure game of the first special figure.

Even in the case of the special figure game of the second special figure, the judgment value in a predetermined range different from that of the special figure game of the first special figure is the big hit of "probability variation jackpot B" or "probability variation jackpot C". It may be assigned to a type. For example, in the case of the special figure game of the second special figure, a smaller judgment value than in the case of the special figure game of the first special figure is assigned to the jackpot type of "probability variation jackpot B" or "probability variation jackpot C". May be assigned. Alternatively, the jackpot type may be determined by referring to the common table data regardless of whether the game is the special figure game of the first special figure or the second special figure.

The RAM 102 in the present embodiment is provided with, for example, a game control data holding area as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control data holding area includes, for example, a first special figure holding storage unit, a second special figure holding storage unit, a normal drawing holding storage unit, a game control flag setting unit, a game control timer setting unit, and a game. It includes a control counter setting unit and a game control buffer setting unit.

The first special figure reservation storage unit is a special figure in which the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A and a start winning (first starting winning) is generated, but has not been started yet. The reserved data of the game (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the first starting winning opening, and satisfies the first starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. The random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the above, are reserved data. , Store until the number of stored data reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, "4"). The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) Will be the pending information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

In the second special figure reservation storage unit, the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, and a starting winning (second starting winning) is generated, but the special drawing has not been started yet. The reserved data of the figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning order (the order of detecting the game ball) with the holding number with the second starting winning opening, and satisfies the second starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. The random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the above, are reserved data. , Store until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) Will be the pending information that makes it possible to determine whether or not it will be a big hit.

It should be noted that the hold information (first hold information) based on the establishment of the first start condition due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first start winning opening and the game ball passing (entering) through the second start winning opening. The hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit. In this case, the start port data indicating which of the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening the game ball has passed (entered) may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number. ..

The normal figure hold storage unit stores the hold information of the normal figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the normal map reservation storage unit is associated with the hold numbers in the order in which the game balls pass through the passage gate 41, and is for determining the normal figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 of the above is set as pending data, and is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

The game control flag setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can update the state according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The game control timer setting unit is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The game control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit stores data indicating count values for each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count a part or all of the game random numbers so that they can be updated by software.

In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit, a random number value not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR4 is stored as a random count value, and periodically according to the execution of the software by the CPU 103. Numerical data indicating each random number value is updated targetly or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the operation of updating the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. It may be for updating the random count value by performing a predetermined process such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or a part of the numerical data.

The game control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 12-2 is provided with an effect control data holding area as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. This effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit, an effect control timer setting unit, an effect control counter setting unit, and an effect control buffer setting unit.

In the effect control flag setting unit, there are a plurality of types that can update the state according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 and the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. A flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

The effect control timer setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of timers used to control the progress of various effect operations such as the display operation of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the effect control timer setting unit stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

The effect control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters used to control the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit stores data indicating the count values of the plurality of types of counters.

The effect control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

In the present embodiment, the buffer number 1-0 corresponding to the variable display during execution by the hold storage of the first special figure, and the buffer numbers 1-1 to 1 to the buffer numbers 1 to 4 corresponding to the hold storage 1 to 4 of the first special figure. -4, buffer number 2-0 corresponding to variable display during execution by hold storage of the second special figure, buffer number 2-1 to buffer number 2-4 corresponding to hold storage 1 to 4 of the second special figure The data that composes the start prize reception command buffer, in which entries that can store data such as the start opening prize specification command, the symbol specification command, the variable category command, and the hold storage number notification command, are set in association with each of them, It is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit. When there is a start prize to the 1st start winning opening or the 2nd starting winning opening, the starting opening winning designation command (1st starting opening winning designation command or the 2nd starting opening winning designation command), the symbol designation command, and the variable category designation A set of four commands, a command and a hold storage number notification command (first hold storage number notification command or second hold storage number notification command), is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Then, the four commands of the start opening prize designation command, the symbol designation command, the variable category designation command, and the hold storage number notification command that constitute these one set are the buffer numbers corresponding to the start opening prize designation command and the hold storage number notification command. Stored in the entry of.

The storage contents of the storage area (entry) corresponding to the buffer numbers 1 to 0 to the buffer numbers 1-4 corresponding to the first special figure are the highest held storage (buffer number "1-1"" when the start condition is satisfied. ) Is started, as will be described later, the contents are shifted upward one by one, and the stored contents of the buffer number "1-0" for storing the contents of the reserved storage for which the start condition is satisfied are stored. , It is cleared in the special figure hit waiting process executed when the variable display is finished. Similarly, the stored contents of the storage area (entry) corresponding to the buffer numbers 2 to 0 to the buffer numbers 1-4 corresponding to the second special figure are the highest held storage (buffer number "2" when the start condition is satisfied. When the variable display of -1 ") is started, it is shifted upward one by one as described later, and the buffer number" 2-0 "that stores the contents of the hold storage for which the start condition is satisfied is stored. The stored contents are cleared in the special figure hit waiting process executed when the variable display is terminated.

The effect control CPU 120 receives a command at the time of the start winning to the first start winning opening. It is stored from the entry), and at the time of the start winning to the second start winning opening, it is stored from the beginning (the entry with the lowest buffer number) in the empty entry of the buffer numbers 2-1 to 2-4. .. At the time of the start winning, the start opening prize designation command to the hold storage number notification command are sequentially transmitted. Therefore, when the command is received, the start opening prize designation command is placed in the storage area corresponding to each of the end "1" to "4" of the buffer number corresponding to the first special figure hold storage or the second special figure hold storage. , The symbol specification command, the variable category specification command, and the hold storage number notification command are stored in this order.

The command stored in the command buffer received at the time of starting winning is the entry corresponding to the hold storage of the variable display that ended immediately before each time the variable display of the decorative symbol is started (buffer number "1-0" or "2-". What is stored in the entry of "0") is deleted, and is stored in the entry corresponding to the hold storage of the variable display to be started (the entry corresponding to the buffer number "1-1" or "2-1"). The stored contents of the entries after the hold storage of the variable display to be started are shifted. For example, when the variable display of the decorative symbol of the first special figure hold storage is completed, each command stored in the buffer number "1-0" is deleted and stored in the buffer number "1-1". Each command is shifted to the buffer number "1-0", and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number "1-2" is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number "1-1". Then, each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer numbers "1-3" and "1-4" is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer numbers "1-2" and "1-3". Will be done. Therefore, the buffer number "0" is an area (entry) for storing each command related to the hold storage that is variably displayed at that time.

(Open / closed state of pachinko game machine 1)
Next, the open / closed state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 12-7. 12-7 is a perspective view showing the pachinko gaming machine in the first open state, and FIG. 12-7 is a perspective view showing the pachinko gaming machine in the second open state.

As shown in FIG. 12-7, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a square frame-shaped outer frame 1a fixed to a game island installed in a game store and a predetermined angle (for example, the left side of the outer frame 1a). For the gaming machine, the opening of the outer frame 1a can be opened and closed at a predetermined angle (for example, about 180 degrees) with the left side of the gaming machine frame 3 as the center. It is mainly composed of an opening / closing door frame 50 (glass door frame 3a) provided so that the front surface of the frame 3 can be opened / closed. The opening / closing door frame 50 has a glass window 50W that makes it possible to visually recognize the game area of the game board 2 attached to the game machine frame 3.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, in a state where the outer frame 1a is installed and fixed on the game island, the front surface of the gaming machine frame 3 is closed by the opening / closing door frame 50, and the outer frame 1a is opened by the gaming machine frame 3. The closed state in which is closed, the first open state in which the front surface of the gaming machine frame 3 is opened by the opening / closing door frame 50 (see FIG. 12-7 (A)), and the opening of the outer frame 1a by the gaming machine frame 3. It is possible to change to the second open state (see FIG. 12-7 (B)) in which the door is open.

When changing the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the closed state to the first open state, a specific key owned by the game store (illustrated) is inserted into the keyhole 70 (see FIG. 12-7 (B)) provided on the front right side of the opening / closing door frame 50. (Omitted) may be inserted, and the inserted specific key may be rotated in the first direction (for example, to the left) to unlock. Further, when changing the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the closed state to the second open state, the inserted specific key may be rotated in the second direction (for example, to the right) to open the pachinko game machine 1. Further, when the opening / closing door frame 50 or the gaming machine frame 3 is closed and the first open state or the second open state is changed to the closed state, the door frame 50 is locked.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with the first effect provided on the front surface of the opening / closing door frame 50 in both the case where the pachinko game machine 1 changes from the closed state to the first open state and the case where the pachinko game machine 1 changes from the closed state to the second open state. The unit 122SG100, the second effect unit 122SG200, and the third effect unit 122SG300 can rotate around the left side together with the opening / closing door frame 50.

In the following, the opening / closing door frame 50 and the gaming machine frame 3 are collectively referred to as a "door" or a "door portion", and the first open state and the second open state are referred to as an "open state" or an "open state". The closed state of the gaming machine frame 3 including the opening / closing door frame 50 may be generically referred to as a “closed state” or a “closed state”. Further, the door opening sensor 90 can detect the opening and closing of the gaming machine frame 3 including the opening / closing door frame 50. That is, when the door opening sensor 90 detects the opening of either the opening / closing door frame 50 or the gaming machine frame 3, the CPU 103 determines that the door is in the "open state", and the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is the first. When the door opening / closing state designation command is transmitted and the door opening sensor 90 detects that both the opening / closing door frame 50 and the gaming machine frame 3 are closed, it is determined to be in the "closed state", and the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is changed. 2 Send a door open / close status specification command.

The feature unit 259SG exemplifies a mode in which the opening of the gaming machine frame 3 including the opening / closing door frame 50 can be detected by one door opening sensor 90, but the present invention is not limited to this. The first open state in which only the opening / closing door frame 50 is open and the second open state in which the gaming machine frame 3 including the opening / closing door frame 50 is open may be individually detected by separate sensors.

(Direction unit)
Next, the first effect unit 122SG100, the second effect unit 122SG200, and the third effect unit 122SG300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 12-8 to 12-11. 12-8 is a front view showing a state in which the movable body of each effect unit is located at the origin position, and FIG. 12-8 is a front view showing an opening / closing door frame in a state where the movable body of each effect unit is located at the effect position. 12-9 is a front view showing a state in which the movable body of the first effect unit is located at the origin position, FIG. 12-9 is a state in which the movable body of the first effect unit is located at the effect position, and FIG. 12-10 is a plan view showing a state in which the movable body of each effect unit is located at the origin position, and FIG. 12-10 is a plan view showing an opening / closing door frame in a state where the movable body of each effect unit is located at the effect position. FIG. 12-11 is a right side view showing a pachinko gaming machine.

As shown in FIG. 12-8 (A), the first effect unit 122SG100 is provided at a position above the glass window 50W on the front surface of the opening / closing door frame 50, and the second effect unit 122SG200 is on the front surface of the opening / closing door frame 50. The third effect unit 122SG300 is provided at a position on the right side of the glass window 50W, and is provided at a position on the left side of the glass window 50W on the front surface of the opening / closing door frame 50.

(1st production unit 122SG100)
As shown in FIGS. 12-8 to 12-11, the first effect unit 122SG100 includes a plate-shaped base member 122SG120 provided so as to project from the upper side of the opening / closing door frame 50 toward the front and upper sides, and a base member. It has a movable body 122SG121 provided on the front surface side of the 122SG120. The movable body 122SG 121 is provided so that the player can come into contact with the movable body 122SG 121 when the door portion is closed. The movable body 122SG121 of the first effect unit 122SG100 is larger and heavier than the movable body 122SG221 of the second effect unit 122SG200 and the movable body 122SG321 of the third effect unit 122SG300, which will be described later.

The movable body 122SG 121 is attached to the front surface of the plate-shaped movable base portion 122SG121A arranged on the front side of the base member 122SG120 and the movable base portion 122SG121A, and is displayed in various effects of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (illustrated). The second decorative portion 122SG122L, 122SG122R, which is operably provided between the first decorative portion 122SG121B having a shape imitating (omitted) and the movable base portion 122SG121A and the first decorative portion 122SG121B, and having a shape imitating a character's wings. , Consists of.

Further, the first effect unit 122SG100 includes a drive motor 122SG102 for operating the movable body 122SG121, a power transmission mechanism for the movable body (not shown) for transmitting the power of the drive motor 122SG102 to the movable body 122SG121, and the movable body 122SG121. On the front surface of the origin position sensor 122SG103A for detecting that the movable body 122SG121 is located at the origin position, the effect position sensor 122SG103B for detecting that the movable body 122SG121 is located at the effect position, and the first decorative portion 122SG121B. The effect LED 122SG104A for causing the provided light emitting unit 122SG104 to emit light, the drive motor 122SG132 for operating the second decorative unit 122SG122L, 122SG122R, and the power of the drive motor 122SG132 are transmitted to the left and right second decorative units 122SG122L, 122SG122R. The power transmission mechanism for the decorative part (not shown), the origin position sensor 122SG133A for detecting that the second decorative part 122SG122L, 122SG122R is located at the origin position, and the second decorative part 122SG122L, 122SG122R are in the effect position. It has an effect position sensor 122SG133B for detecting that it is positioned, and an effect LED 122SG134A for causing the front light emitting portions of the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R to emit light.

The movable body 122SG 121 has an origin position on the front side of the base member 122SG 120, where the horizontal line H2 passing through the lower part of the movable body 122SG 121 is located below the horizontal line H1 passing through the upper surface 50H of the opening / closing door frame 50 (FIG. 12-8 (A)). (See FIG. 12-9 (A)) and the horizontal line H2 passing through the lower part of the movable body 122SG121 is located at substantially the same position as the horizontal line H1 passing through the upper surface 50H of the opening / closing door frame 50 (FIG. 12-8 (B)). (See FIG. 12-9 (B)), the base member 122SG120 can be slid linearly in the vertical direction along the front surface of the base member 122SG120.

The second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R are located at the origin positions on the left and right sides of the back surface of the first decorative portion 122SG121B, which are difficult for the player to see (see FIGS. 12-8 (A) and 12-9 (A) (B)). And the effect position (see FIGS. 12-8 (B) and 12-9 (C)) protruding upward from the left and right sides of the back surface of the first decorative portion 122SG121B, on the front surface of the movable base portion 122SG121A. It is rotatably provided around a rotation axis (not shown) that is orthogonal to the rotation axis. The second decorative portion 122SG122L on the left side and the second decorative portion 122SG122R on the right side are configured to be interlocked with each other by the drive motor 122SG132.

In this way, the movable body 122SG 121 can move in the vertical direction between the origin position shown in FIG. 12-9 (A) and the effect position shown in FIG. 12-9 (B) at the upper front surface of the opening / closing door frame 50. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 12-9 (A) and 12-9 (B), the second decorative portion 122SG122L and 122SG122R are housed at the origin positions on the left and right sides of the back surface of the first decorative portion 122SG121B, and FIG. As shown in -9 (C), the second decorative portion 122SG122L and 122SG122R can be changed to a deployment mode in which the second decorative portion 122SG122L and 122SG122R project so as to expand to the upper left and right side of the back surface of the first decorative portion 122SG121B.

The power transmission mechanism for the movable body (not shown) is capable of transmitting the power of the drive motor 122SG102 to the movable body 122SG121 by power transmission members such as a plurality of gear members. Although not particularly shown, among the plurality of gear members, the first gear member fixed to the drive shaft of the drive motor 122SG102 and the second gear member meshing with the first gear member are worm gears, and the second gear. A clutch mechanism is provided between the member and the third gear member that meshes with the second gear member. Therefore, for example, an external force is applied to the movable body 122SG121 for some reason (for example, a player or the like comes into contact with the movable body 122SG121 or is moved by hand), and the external force is applied to the drive motor 122SG102 via a plurality of gear members. Even if it is transmitted to the side, the second gear member does not rotate due to the worm gear, and the external force is not transmitted to the drive motor 122SG102 due to the third gear member idling due to the clutch mechanism. And damage to gear members are prevented.

On the other hand, although not particularly shown, the power transmission mechanism for the decorative portion (not shown) is a first gear member fixed to the drive shaft of the drive motor 122SG132 and meshes with the first gear member among the plurality of gear members. The two-gear member is a worm gear, and a clutch mechanism is provided between the second gear member and the third gear member that meshes with the second gear member. Therefore, for example, an external force is applied to the second decorative portion 122SG122L, 122SG122R for some reason (for example, a player or the like comes into contact with the second decorative portion 122SG122L, 122SG122R, or is moved by hand), and the external force is plural. Even if it is transmitted to the drive motor 122SG132 side via the gear member, the worm gear does not rotate the second gear member, and the clutch mechanism causes the third gear member to idle so that the external force is transmitted to the drive motor 122SG132. Therefore, failure of the drive motor 122SG132 and damage to the gear member are prevented.

(2nd production unit 122SG200)
As shown in FIG. 12-8, the second effect unit 122SG200 has a plate-shaped movable body 122SG221 that is rotatably provided in the left-right direction with respect to the base portion formed by the right side portion of the opening / closing door frame 50. However, the movable body 122SG221 is provided so that the player can come into contact with the movable body 122SG221 in the closed state of the door portion.

The second production unit 122SG200 includes a drive motor 122SG202 for operating the movable body 122SG221, a power transmission mechanism for the movable body (not shown) that transmits the power of the drive motor 122SG202 to the movable body 122SG221, and the movable body 122SG221 at the origin position. The origin position sensor 122SG203A for detecting that the movable body 122SG121 is located at the position, the effect position sensor 122SG203B for detecting that the movable body 122SG121 is located at the effect position, and the movable body 122SG221 provided on the inner surface of the movable body 122SG221. It has an effect LED 122SG204A for making the light emitting unit emit light.

The movable body 122SG221 has an origin position (see FIG. 12-8 (A)) that protrudes forward so as to incline toward the glass window 50W, and an effect position that protrudes forward so as to incline to the side opposite to the glass window 50W (see FIG. 12-8 (A)). (See FIG. 12-8 (B)), it is provided so as to be rotatable in the left-right direction about a rotation axis (not shown) that faces in the up-down direction.

The power transmission mechanism for the movable body (not shown) is capable of transmitting the power of the drive motor 122SG202 to the movable body 122SG221 by power transmission members such as a plurality of gear members. Although not particularly shown, among the plurality of gear members, the first gear member fixed to the drive shaft of the drive motor 122SG202 and the second gear member meshing with the first gear member are worm gears, and the second gear. A clutch mechanism is provided between the member and the third gear member that meshes with the second gear member. Therefore, for example, an external force is applied to the movable body 122SG221 for some reason (for example, a player or the like comes into contact with the movable body 122SG221 or is moved by hand), and the external force is applied to the drive motor 122SG202 via a plurality of gear members. Even if it is transmitted to the side, the second gear member does not rotate due to the worm gear, and the external force is not transmitted to the drive motor 122SG202 due to the third gear member idling due to the clutch mechanism. And damage to gear members are prevented.

(Third production unit 122SG300)
As shown in FIG. 12-8, the third effect unit 122SG300 has a plate-shaped movable body 122SG321 that is rotatably provided in the left-right direction with respect to the base portion formed by the left side portion of the opening / closing door frame 50. However, the movable body 122SG321 is provided so that the player can come into contact with the movable body 122SG321 in the closed state of the door portion.

The third effect unit 122SG300 includes a drive motor 122SG302 for operating the movable body 122SG321, a power transmission mechanism for the movable body (not shown) that transmits the power of the drive motor 122SG302 to the movable body 122SG321, and the movable body 122SG321 at the origin position. The origin position sensor 122SG303A for detecting that the movable body 122SG321 is located at the effect position, the effect position sensor 122SG303B for detecting that the movable body 122SG321 is located at the effect position, and the movable body 122SG321 provided on the inner surface of the movable body 122SG321. It has an effect LED 122SG304A for making the light emitting unit emit light.

The movable body 122SG321 has an origin position (see FIG. 12-8 (A)) that protrudes forward so as to incline toward the glass window 50W, and an effect position that protrudes forward so as to incline to the side opposite to the glass window 50W (see FIG. 12-8 (A)). (See FIG. 12-8 (B)), it is provided so as to be rotatable in the left-right direction about a rotation axis (not shown) that faces in the up-down direction.

The power transmission mechanism for the movable body (not shown) is capable of transmitting the power of the drive motor 122SG302 to the movable body 122SG321 by power transmission members such as a plurality of gear members. Although not particularly shown, among the plurality of gear members, the first gear member fixed to the drive shaft of the drive motor 122SG302 and the second gear member meshing with the first gear member are worm gears, and the second gear. A clutch mechanism is provided between the member and the third gear member that meshes with the second gear member. Therefore, for example, an external force is applied to the movable body 122SG321 for some reason (for example, a player or the like touches the movable body 122SG321 or moves it by hand), and the external force is applied to the drive motor 122SG302 via a plurality of gear members. Even if it is transmitted to the side, the second gear member does not rotate due to the worm gear, and the external force is not transmitted to the drive motor 122SG302 due to the third gear member idling due to the clutch mechanism. And damage to gear members are prevented.

The movable body 122SG221 of the second effect unit 122SG200 and the movable body 122SG321 of the third effect unit 122SG300 have an origin position (see FIG. 12-8 (A)) that protrudes forward so as to incline toward the glass window 50W side. Rotate in the left-right direction around a rotation axis (not shown) that faces up and down between the glass window 50W and the effect position (see FIG. 12-8 (B)) that projects forward so as to incline to the opposite side. Although the form in which the movable body is provided is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the rotatable range of the movable body 122SG221 and the movable body 122SG321 is installed on the left and right sides of the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. It may be possible to change it on the game store side depending on the situation of the pachinko game machine or the game device to be played.

Specifically, for example, when there is a possibility of contact with the pachinko gaming machine or the gaming device installed on the left and right sides of the pachinko gaming machine 1 due to the effect operation, an intermediate position between the origin position and the effect position is set. It can be set as an effect position and the rotatable range of the movable bodies 122SG221 and 122SG321 can be narrowed. The operation of changing the setting of the origin position and the effect position is changed, for example, on the setting change screen displayed by turning on the switch (not shown) provided on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1. It should be possible.

FIG. 12-11 shows a state in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed and fixed on the gaming island Y installed in the gaming store. The movable body 122SG121 of the first production unit 122SG100, the movable body 122SG221 of the second production unit 122SG200, and the movable body 122SG321 of the third production unit 122SG300 are forward from the front of the opening / closing door frame 50 even when they are located at the origin position. It protrudes toward the front and greatly protrudes forward from the vertical line V1 passing through the front end of the operation unit 600.

Further, the movable body 122SG121 of the first effect unit 122SG100 protrudes from the front portion of the upper surface 50H of the opening / closing door frame 50 toward the front upper side, and has the origin position indicated by the solid line and the effect position indicated by the alternate long and short dash line in the figure. It is said that it can be moved diagonally forward and vertically between them. In particular, the movable body 122SG121 is located below the horizontal line H1 whose lower portion indicates the upper surface 50H at the origin position in the front view, but is located slightly above the horizontal line H1 at the effect position. That is, the movable body 122SG 121 is separated from the origin position to the outside of the opening / closing door frame 50 at the effect position. More specifically, the movable body 122SG121 is located outside the rotatable range of the opening / closing door frame 50 at the effect position.

In the feature portion 259SG, the movable body 122SG 121 has a lower portion slightly above the horizontal line H1 at the effect position, that is, the movable body 122SG 121 does not overlap the opening / closing door frame 50 at the effect position. The present invention is not limited to this, and a part of the opening / closing door frame 50 may overlap at the effect position. More specifically, in the front view of the movable body 122SG121, the overlapping area overlapping the opening / closing door frame 50 may be smaller when it is located at the effect position than when it is located at the origin position (it does not overlap). Including).

Further, the movable body 122SG121 is arranged at a position away from the curtain plate Y1 at the upper part of the game island Y and the information display device Y2 projecting from the front surface of the curtain plate Y1, and these curtain plates Y1 and It is provided so as not to come into contact with the information display device Y2.

(Operation control of various production units)
Next, the operation control of the first effect unit 122SG100 performed by the effect control CPU 120 will be described with reference to FIGS. 12-12. 12-12 are views for explaining the positions and modes of various production units according to the state, and FIG. 12-12 shows the types, execution times, and contents of the operation control of various production units performed by the production control CPU. It is a figure explaining. 12-13 are diagrams (A) to (D) showing operation examples of the effect operation confirmation control and the effect operation control A. 12-14 are diagrams showing an operation example of the state transition operation control A in (A1) to (A3), and an operation example of the state transition operation control B in (B1) to (B3). In FIGS. 12-15, (A1) and (A2) are operation examples of special operation control A, (A2) and (A3) are operation examples of special operation control C, and (B1) and (B2) are operation examples of special operation control B. , (B2) and (B3) are diagrams showing an operation example of the special operation control D. 12-16 are diagrams in which (A) to (D) show an operation example of the special operation control A in a special state.

First, in the first effect unit 122SG100, the arrangement position and mode of the movable body 122SG121 are different depending on the game state depending on whether the door portion is in the closed state or the open state.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12-12 (A), when the door portion is closed, the movable body 122SG121 is located at the origin position if the gaming state is in the low base state, and the second decoration. The portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R are in a non-deployment mode in which they are located at the origin position. On the other hand, if the game state is a high base state, the second decorative portion 122SG122L and 122SG122R are located at the effect position, and the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R are located at the effect position.

Further, when the door portion is open, the movable body 122SG 121 is located at the effect position if the gaming state is in the low base state, and the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R are located at the origin position in a non-deployment mode. .. On the other hand, if the gaming state is the high base state, the second decorative portion 122SG122L and 122SG122R are located at the origin position while being positioned at the effect position.

As described above, when the door portion is closed, the movable body 122SG121 is arranged (maintained) at the origin position in a non-deployed manner if the gaming state is a low base state (initial state when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold-started). ), And when the gaming state shifts to the high base state, it is arranged (maintained) in a deployed manner at the effect position for the purpose of producing an effect indicating that the game state is in the high base state.

On the other hand, when the door portion is in the open state, the movable body 122SG121 is common to both the low base state (initial state when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is cold-started) and the high base state. Is arranged (maintained) in a deployed manner at the production position for the purpose of avoiding contact with an adjacent pachinko gaming machine or the like.

Therefore, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the movable body 122SG121 or the second decorative unit 122SG122L, 122SG122R is located at the origin position or the effect position when the type of the open / closed state or the game state of the door portion changes. It is possible to make a determination and execute special operation controls A to D according to the determination result and the open / closed state and the game state of the door portion.

Further, with respect to the second effect unit 122SG200 and the third effect unit 122SG300, regardless of the type of the open / closed state of the door portion or the game state, except when the initial operation control process in step S72 or the movable body effect described later is executed. It is always maintained at the origin position.

Next, as shown in FIG. 12-12 (B), the effect control CPU 120 includes the movable body 122SG121 of the first effect unit 122SG100, the second decorative portions 122SG122L, 122SG122R, and the movable body 122SG221 of the second effect unit 122SG200. , A plurality of types of motion control can be executed for the movable body 122SG321 of the third effect unit 122SG300. Hereinafter, specific operation control contents will be described with reference to FIGS. 12-13 to 12-16 based on FIG. 12-12 (B).

In the initial positioning control executed in the initial operation control process of step S72, the effect control CPU 120 is the movable body 122SG121 of the first effect unit 122SG100, the second decorative portions 122SG122L, 122SG122R, and the movable body of the second effect unit 122SG200. A return operation of moving the 122SG221 and the movable body 122SG321 of the third production unit 122SG300 from an arbitrary position to the origin position is executed, and when the movable body does not return to the origin position in the return operation, the return operation. Is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 3 to 5 times).

In the effect operation confirmation control executed in the initial operation control process of step S72, the effect control CPU 120 includes the movable body 122SG121 of the first effect unit 122SG100, the movable body 122SG221 of the second effect unit 122SG200, and the third effect unit 122SG300. After moving the movable body 122SG321 from the origin position to the effect position (see FIGS. 12-13 (A) and 12-13), the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R can be moved from the origin position to the effect position. Body 122SG121 changes from a non-deployed mode to a deployed mode (see FIG. 12-13 (C)). After that, the movable body 122SG121 of the first production unit 122SG100, the second decorative parts 122SG122L, 122SG122R, the movable body 122SG221 of the second production unit 122SG200, and the movable body 122SG321 of the third production unit 122SG300 are moved from the production position to the origin position. The return control for moving is performed (see FIG. 12-13 (D)). By moving the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R from the effect position to the origin position, the movable body 122SG121 changes from the deployed mode to the non-deployed mode.

In the initial positioning control and the effect operation confirmation control executed in the initial operation control process of step S72, the effect control CPU 120 is the movable body 122SG121 of the first effect unit 122SG100 and the movable body 122SG221 of the second effect unit 122SG200. And the movable body 122SG321 of the third production unit 122SG300 are operated at the same time, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the movable body 122SG121 of the first production unit 122SG100 and the second production unit 122SG200 are not limited to this. The movable body 122SG221 of the above and the movable body 122SG321 of the third effect unit 122SG300 may be individually operated in this order.

In the effect operation control A executed by the advance notice effect in the low base state, the effect control CPU 120 includes the movable body 122SG121 of the first effect unit 122SG100, the movable body 122SG221 of the second effect unit 122SG200, and the third effect unit 122SG300. After moving the movable body 122SG321 from the origin position to the effect position (see FIGS. 12-13 (A) and 12-13), the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R can be moved from the origin position to the effect position. Body 122SG121 changes from a non-deployed mode to a deployed mode (see FIG. 12-13 (C)). After that, the movable body 122SG121 of the first production unit 122SG100, the second decorative parts 122SG122L, 122SG122R, the movable body 122SG221 of the second production unit 122SG200, and the movable body 122SG321 of the third production unit 122SG300 are moved from the production position to the origin position. The return control for moving is performed (see FIG. 12-13 (D)). By moving the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R from the effect position to the origin position, the unfolded mode is changed to the non-deployed mode.

On the other hand, in the effect operation control B executed by the advance notice effect in the high base state, the effect control CPU 120 maintains the movable body 122SG121 of the first effect unit 122SG100 and the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R at the effect position. By maintaining the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R in the effect position, the movable body 122SG121 is maintained in the deployed mode. Further, the movable body 122SG221 of the second effect unit 122SG200 and the movable body 122SG321 of the third effect unit 122SG300 are moved from the origin position to the effect position. After that, the movable body 122SG121 of the first production unit 122SG100, the second decorative parts 122SG122L, 122SG122R, the movable body 122SG221 of the second production unit 122SG200, and the movable body 122SG321 of the third production unit 122SG300 are moved from the production position to the origin position. Performs return control to move. By moving the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R from the effect position to the origin position, the movable body 122SG121 changes from the deployed mode to the non-deployed mode.

The notice effect is different from the variable display effect using a decorative pattern, and is an effect that announces the possibility (expectation degree) that the variable display result will be a big hit. For example, the normal reach effect in the variable display based on the super reach fluctuation pattern. It is said that it can be executed before the execution of, the execution period of the normal reach effect, the execution period of the super reach effect, and the like. Further, in the advance notice effect, along with the display effect by the image display device 5, the movable body 122SG121 of the first effect unit 122SG100, the second decorative parts 122SG122L, 122SG122R, the movable body 122SG221 of the second effect unit 122SG200, and the third effect unit 122SG300. It is possible to execute the movable body effect using the movable body 122SG321 and the movable body effect, and the ratio of controlling the movable body effect to the jackpot game state is higher than that when the movable body effect is not executed. In other words, the movable body production is said to have a high degree of expectation for a big hit.

Further, in the feature unit 259SG, a mode in which the movable body effect is executed by the advance notice effect in the super reach is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the variation pattern other than the super reach (for example, the normal reach) is illustrated. It may be possible to execute it in various other effects such as a variable display period based on the variation pattern) and a big hit medium effect.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 moves to the origin position as shown in FIGS. 12-13 (D) after arranging the movable body 122SG121 in the effect position in the effect operation control A and the effect operation control B in a deployed manner. The timing of executing the return operation for changing to the non-expanded mode is arbitrary, and may be, for example, the timing at which the symbol is derived and displayed in various reach effects and the background image returns to the normal image.

In the state transition operation control A executed when the game state shifts from the low base state to the high base state, the effect control CPU 120 moves the movable body 122SG121 of the first effect unit 122SG100 from the origin position to the effect position. (See FIGS. 12-14 (A1) (A2)) By moving the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R from the origin position to the effect position, the movable body 122SG121 changes from the non-expanded mode to the deployed mode (FIG. 12-). 14 (A3)).

In the state transition operation control B executed when the gaming state shifts from the high base state to the low base state, the effect control CPU 120 places the movable body 122SG121 of the first effect unit 122SG100 and the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R at the effect position. To the origin position (see FIGS. 12-14 (B1) to (B3)). By moving the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R from the effect position to the origin position, the movable body 122SG121 changes from the deployed mode to the non-deployed mode (see FIG. 12-14 (B3)).

In the special operation control A executed when the door portion changes from the closed state to the open state (opened) when the game state is the low base state, the effect control CPU 120 is a movable body of the first effect unit 122SG100. By moving the 122SG121 from the origin position to the effect position while maintaining the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R at the origin position, the movable body 122SG121 is maintained in a non-deployed mode (FIGS. 12-15 (A1) (A1). See A2)).

As described above, the special operation control A for moving the movable body 122SG121 from the origin position to the effect position while maintaining the movable body 122SG121 in the non-deployment mode is executed in the effect operation controls A and B accompanying the advance notice effects A and B shown in FIGS. 12-13. It is a control that is not done. That is, when the door portion is opened in the low base state, the movable body 122SG121 performs a special operation, so that the game clerk can easily notice that the door portion may have been illegally opened due to the operation of the movable body 122SG121. ..

In the special operation control B executed when the door portion changes from the closed state to the open state (opened) when the game state is in the high base state, the effect control CPU 120 is a movable body of the first effect unit 122SG100. By moving the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R from the effect position to the origin position while maintaining the 122SG121 in the effect position, the movable body 122SG121 changes from the deployed state to the undeployed state (FIGS. 12-15 (B1) (FIG. 12-15 (B1)). See B2)).

As described above, the special operation control B for changing the movable body 122SG 121 from the deployed mode to the non-deployed mode while maintaining the movable body 122SG 121 in the effect position is executed in the effect operation controls A and B accompanying the notice effects A and B shown in FIGS. 12-13. It is a control that is not done. That is, when the door portion is opened in the high base state, the movable body 122SG121 performs a special operation, so that the game clerk can easily notice that the door portion may have been illegally opened due to the operation of the movable body 122SG121. ..

In the special operation control C executed when the door portion changes from the open state to the closed state (closed) when the gaming state is in the low base state, the effect control CPU 120 is a movable body of the first effect unit 122SG100. By moving the 122SG121 from the effect position to the origin position while maintaining the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R at the origin position, the movable body 122SG121 is maintained in a non-deployed mode (FIGS. 12-15 (A2) (A2). See A3)).

In the special operation control D executed when the door portion changes from the open state to the closed state (closed) when the game state is in the high base state, the effect control CPU 120 is a movable body of the first effect unit 122SG100. By moving the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R from the origin position to the effect position while maintaining the 122SG121 in the effect position, the movable body 122SG121 changes from the undeployed state to the unfolded state (FIGS. 12-15 (B2) (FIG. 12-15 (B2)). See B3)).

In the state transition operation controls A and B and the special operation controls A to D, the movable body 122SG221 of the second effect unit 122SG200 and the movable body 122SG321 of the third effect unit 122SG300 are not subject to the operation control.

Further, in the feature unit 259SG, in the state transition operation controls A and B and the special operation controls A to D, the movable body 122SG221 of the second effect unit 122SG200 and the movable body 122SG321 of the third effect unit 122SG300 are excluded from the operation control. Although the embodiment is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect control CPU 120 is for confirming that the movable bodies 122SG221 and 122SG321 can normally operate in the special operation controls A to D. The effect operation confirmation control (for example, at least one of the initial positioning process and the effect operation confirmation process) may be executed.

Further, when the effect control CPU 120 starts the various operation controls, the movable body 122SG121 of the first effect unit 122SG100, the second decorative portions 122SG122L, 122SG122R, the movable body 122SG221 of the second effect unit 122SG200, and the third With respect to the movable body 122SG321 of the effect unit 122SG300, the stop position at that time is determined based on the detection signals from each origin position sensor and the effect position sensor, and the movable bodies 122SG121, 122SG221, 122SG321 and the second For some reason (for example, a player or the like touches or moves the door portion by hand), the decorative portion 122SG122L or 122SG122R is in an appropriate position according to the gaming state or the open / closed state of the door portion (FIG. 12-12 (A)). In the case of a special state located at an improper position different from the position shown in FIG.

For example, as shown in the door opening operation example 2 shown in FIG. 12-16, the movable bodies 122SG121, 122SG221, 122SG321 and the second decorative portions 122SG122L, 122SG122R are at the origin position in the closed state (low base state) of the door portion. In the state of being positioned (see FIG. 12-16 (A)), the second decorative portion 122SG122L, 122SG122R is pulled up from the origin position to the production position by the player's hand grasping, etc., and changes to the deployment mode. When the door is opened in this special state (see FIG. 12-16 (B)), the effect control CPU 120 starts the special operation control A having the contents corresponding to the special state (FIG. 12-). 16 (C)).

Originally, the effect control CPU 120 moves the movable body 122SG121 of the first effect unit 122SG100 from the origin position to the effect position, while maintaining the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R at the origin position in a non-deployment mode. The special operation control A to be maintained is executed, but based on the determination that the second decorative unit 122SG122L, 122SG122R is in a special state located at the effect position (inappropriate position), the second decorative unit 122SG122L, 122SG122R is executed. By controlling the movement of the movable body 122SG121 from the effect position (inappropriate position) to the origin position (appropriate position), the movable body 122SG121 changes from the deployed mode to the non-deployed mode (see FIG. 12-16 (D)).

As described above, in the door opening operation example 2, an example in which the effect control CPU 120 performs the special operation control A in a special state in which the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R are not located at appropriate positions has been described. At least one of the movable bodies 122SG121, 122SG221, 122SG321 and the second decorative portion 122SG122L, 122SG122R is not used when the effect motion control A, B, the state transition motion control A, B, and the special motion control A to D are started. When it is determined that the movable body is in a special state located at an appropriate position, it is possible to control the contents of the movable bodies 122SG121, 122SG221, 122SG321 and the second decorative portions 122SG122L, 122SG122R corresponding to the special state.

(Aspect when the door is open)
Next, the mode when the door portion is opened will be described with reference to FIGS. 12-17 to 12-19. 12-17 is a perspective view showing an example of an open state of a conventional gaming machine that does not have the execution function of the special motion controls A to D, and FIG. 12-17 shows the execution function of the special motion controls A to D. It is a perspective view which shows an example of the open state of the gaming machine of this invention which has. 12-18 is a front view showing an example of a closed state of a conventional gaming machine having no execution function of special motion controls A to D, and FIG. 12-18 is an open state of the gaming machine of (A). It is a top view which shows an example. 12-19 is a front view showing an example of the closed state of the gaming machine of the present invention having the execution function of the special motion controls A to D, and FIG. 12-19 shows the open state of the gaming machine of (A). It is a top view which shows an example.

As shown in FIGS. 12-17 to 12-19, the pachinko gaming machine 1 having the first production unit 122SG100, the second production unit 122SG200, and the third production unit 122SG300 is provided in an installation portion provided on the game island Y. It may be installed side by side with a plurality of other pachinko gaming machines P (which may be slot machines) having a model different from that of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and each game including the pachinko gaming machine 1 and other pachinko gaming machines P. On the left side of the machine, a gaming device SU including a card unit SU1 having a ball lending function, an air purifier SU2, a smoke separation board SU3, and the like are arranged side by side.

The other pachinko gaming machines P, which are juxtaposed with the pachinko gaming machine 1, are designed to have almost the same vertical and horizontal dimensions according to the standard, and are juxtaposed on the table plate Y3 extending in the left-right direction on the game island Y. Therefore, when the opening / closing door frame 50 as the door portion is widely opened centering on the left side, the first effect unit 122SG100, the second effect unit 122SG200, and the second effect unit 122SG provided so as to project forward from the front surface of the opening / closing door frame 50. 3 The effect unit 122SG300 may come into contact with the pachinko gaming machine P, the gaming device SU, the information display device Y2, etc., which are adjacent to the left side of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The second production unit 122SG200 provided on the left side of the front surface of the opening / closing door frame 50 may come into contact with the pachinko gaming machine P or the gaming device SU on the left side when the opening / closing door frame 50 is opened at an angle of about 90 degrees or more. However, when it comes into contact with the pachinko gaming machine P on the left side or the gaming device SU, it can rotate so as to incline toward the glass window 50W side around a rotation axis (not shown) that faces in the vertical direction. The impact of contact is easily buffered.

Further, the third effect unit 122SG300 provided on the front right side of the opening / closing door frame 50 may come into contact with the pachinko gaming machine P or the gaming device SU on the left side when the opening / closing door frame 50 is opened at an angle of about 180 degrees. However, the first production unit 122SG100 and the second production unit 122SG200 first come into contact with the pachinko gaming machine P and the gaming device SU to prevent rotation, and the opening / closing door frame 50 opens at an angle of about 180 degrees. There is no risk of contact because there is no such thing.

On the other hand, the first effect unit 122SG100 provided on the upper part of the front surface of the opening / closing door frame 50 projects more forward than the second effect unit 122SG200 and the third effect unit 122SG300 (see FIGS. 12-11), and the second effect unit 122SG100. Unlike the production unit 122SG200 and the third production unit 122SG300, it is not rotatable with respect to the opening / closing door frame 50. Therefore, when the opening / closing door frame 50 is opened by a predetermined angle or more, the second production unit 122SG200 or the third production unit 122SG300 becomes available. In comparison, there is a high possibility that the pachinko gaming machine P on the left side, the gaming device SU, and the information display device Y2 will come into contact with each other, and the impact due to the contact is less likely to be buffered.

Specifically, even if the recent gaming machine does not have the first production unit 122SG100, the second production unit 122SG200, the third production unit 122SG300, etc. like the pachinko game machine 1, FIG. 12-17 (A). Like the other pachinko gaming machines P shown in (B) and FIGS. 12-18 (A) and (B), the upper side PH of the opening / closing door frame 50 above the glass window 50W is on the left and right sides of the glass window 50W. Many of them project far forward compared to the sides.

Further, since the first production unit 122SG100 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided in the upper part of the front surface of the opening / closing door frame 50, as shown in FIGS. 12-18 (A) and 12-18 (B), the left side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 It is located at a position substantially the same height as the upper side PH of the opening / closing door frame of the pachinko gaming machine P adjacent to the pachinko machine P.

Therefore, for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 having the first effect unit 122SG100 (second effect unit 122SG200 and third effect unit 122SG300) has the execution functions of the special operation controls A to D shown in FIGS. 12-12 (B). In the conventional pachinko gaming machine 1A, as shown in FIG. 12-18 (A), the movable body 122SG121 is located at the origin position in the low base state, and the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R are inappropriate for some reason. When the opening / closing door frame 50 is opened as shown in FIGS. 12-17 (A) and 12-18 (B) in the special state where the opening / closing door frame 50 is arranged in the unfolding mode located at the effect position, which is the position, the unfolding mode The movable body 122SG 121 moves together with the opening / closing door frame 50 while being maintained at the origin position.

Here, the rotatable range E1 (the region shown by the diagonal line in FIGS. 12-18 (A) and 12-18) of the movable body 122SG121 including the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R is the front view and the plan view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the pachinko gaming machine P adjacent to the left side, the opening / closing door frame 50 faces up and down because the upper side PH of the opening / closing door frame, the information display device Y2 above the opening / closing door frame, the gaming device SU, and the like partially overlap. When the movable body 122SG121 is rotated in the horizontal direction about the rotation axis and opened at a first angle (for example, about 100 degrees), the first decorative portion 122SG121B and the second decorative portion 122SG122L, 122SG122R of the movable body 122SG121 The pachinko gaming machine P comes into contact with peripheral devices such as the upper side PH of the opening / closing door frame and the information display device Y2, and the contact causes the decorations of the first decorative portion 122SG121B and the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R of the movable body 122SG121 to come off. If it is damaged, the decorativeness tends to deteriorate.

On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 having the first effect unit 122SG100 (second effect unit 122SG200 and third effect unit 122SG300), the present invention has the execution functions of the special operation controls A to D shown in FIGS. 12-12 (B). In the pachinko gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 12-19 (A), the movable body 122SG121 is located at the production position and the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R are located at the production position in the high base state. When the opening / closing door frame 50 is opened as shown in FIGS. 12-17 (B) and 12-19 (B) when the door frame 50 is opened, the special operation control B is executed to determine the deployment mode. The movable body 122SG 121 moves together with the opening / closing door frame 50 while being maintained at the effect position.

Although not particularly shown, the movable body 122SG121 is arranged at the origin position in the low base state, and the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R are arranged at the effect position which is an inappropriate position for some reason. When the opening / closing door frame 50 is opened as shown in FIGS. 12-17 (B) and 12-19 (B) in the special state, the special operation control A having the content corresponding to the special state is executed. The movable body 122SG 121 moves from the origin position to the effect position, and the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R move from the effect position to the origin position to change to a non-deployment mode and move together with the opening / closing door frame 50.

Here, the rotatable range E2 (the area indicated by diagonal lines in FIGS. 12-19 (A) and 12-19) of the movable body 122SG 121 including the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R is on the left side in the front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A part of the information display device Y2 or the like adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine P overlaps with the pachinko gaming machine P because it is above the upper side PH of the opening / closing door frame and the gaming device SU. The information display device Y2 does not project forward as much as the upper side PH of the opening / closing door frame of the pachinko gaming machine P (see FIGS. 12-11). That is, when the opening / closing door frame 50 is rotated in the horizontal direction about the rotation axis and opened at an angle of the first angle (for example, about 100 degrees), it is a movable body as compared with the conventional pachinko gaming machine 1A. It is difficult for the first decorative portion 122SG121B and the second decorative portions 122SG122L, 122SG122R of the 122SG121 to come into contact with peripheral devices such as the upper side PH of the opening / closing door frame of the pachinko gaming machine P, the gaming device SU, and the information display device Y2. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the deterioration of the decorativeness due to the decorations of the first decorative portion 122SG121B and the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R of the movable body 122SG121 being peeled off or damaged by the contact.

Further, the rotatable range E2 of the movable body 122SG121 is above the upper side PH of the opening / closing door frame of the pachinko gaming machine P and the gaming device SU, and above the upper PH of the opening / closing door frame and the gaming device SU. By making it possible to move the door frame 50, the opening / closing door frame 50 can be opened greatly as compared with the conventional pachinko gaming machine 1A.

Specifically, since the opening / closing door frame 50 can be opened / closed at an angle of about 180 degrees by design, both the conventional pachinko gaming machine 1A and the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present invention greatly open the opening / closing door frame 50. At that time, the movable body 122SG 121 comes into contact with peripheral devices such as the upper side PH of the opening / closing door frame 50 of the pachinko gaming machine P, the gaming device SU, and the information display device Y2.

However, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine 1A, the special operation control A or the special operation control B is not executed when the opening / closing door frame 50 is opened, so that the opening / closing door frame 50 is as shown in FIG. 12-18 (B). The movable body 122SG121 comes into contact with the peripheral device when the door is opened at the first angle (for example, about 100 degrees). On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present invention opens and closes as shown in FIG. 12-19 (B) by executing the special operation control A or the special operation control B when the opening / closing door frame 50 is opened. When the door frame 50 is opened at a second angle (eg, about 130 degrees) that is larger than the first angle (eg, about 100 degrees), the movable body 122SG121 comes into contact with the peripheral device. That is, since the rotatable range E2 is larger than the rotatable range E1, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed on the gaming island Y, ball clogging may occur in the gaming area, or the movable body 32 or special When the opening / closing door frame 50 is opened for maintenance work due to some trouble such as a malfunction in the operation of the variable winning ball device 7 or the like, the opening / closing door frame 50 can be greatly opened for maintenance work. Can be easily performed.

Further, although not particularly shown, for example, a pachinko game machine 1 having a first effect unit 122SG100 similar to (or similar to) the pachinko game machine 1 is installed on the left side of the pachinko game machine 1 having the first effect unit 122SG100. Even if this is the case, the movable body 122SG121 is arranged in the effect position in a non-deployed manner by executing the special operation control A or the special operation control B with the opening of the opening / closing door frame 50 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 on the right side. Therefore, when the movable body 122SG121 of the left pachinko gaming machine 1 is arranged at the origin position in a non-deployed manner in the closed state of the door, the movable bodies 122SG121 of the left and right pachinko gaming machines 1 are different in the vertical direction. The position is shifted up and down. Therefore, the opening / closing door frame 50 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 on the right side is opened in a state where the movable body 122SG121 is arranged in the origin position in a non-deployed manner without executing the special operation control A or the special operation control B. The opening / closing door frame 50 can be opened more widely than in the case where the opening / closing door frame 50 is used.

(Error notification processing and door opening control processing)
Next, the effect control main process performed by the effect control CPU 120 in the feature unit 259SG will be described. FIG. 12-20 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process performed by the effect control CPU 120 in the feature unit 259SG. In the effect control main process in the feature unit 259SG, the effect control CPU 120 executes the processes of steps S71 to S77 described with reference to FIG. 9, and then performs an error notification process for notifying the occurrence of an error (abnormality) described later. Execute (step S78). Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes the door opening control process when it receives an error designation command indicating a door opening error (step S79). The error notification process and the door opening control process will be described below.

First, the CPU 103 performs an abnormality determination process for determining the occurrence of each error (abnormality) in the main error process in step S22 in the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. A plurality of each error (abnormality) is set in the feature unit 259SG, and the occurrence of each of these errors (abnormality) can be determined in the abnormality determination process. A priority is set for each of these errors (abnormalities), and in principle, an error (abnormality) having a higher priority is given priority for notification.

These errors include, for example, an error due to a short circuit abnormality of the switch power supply that supplies power to the device, such as a switch common short circuit error of priority "1", an electromagnetic wave detection by a radio wave sensor (not shown), and a magnetic sensor. Errors that have a very high possibility of fraud such as magnetic force detection due to (not shown), errors that may be defective or fraudulent in equipment (switch) such as count switch detection error or door opening error, etc. , There is no possibility of fraud such as a full tank error or a ball out error, but there are errors that hinder the progress of the game.

In addition, conditions for canceling the generated error are set for each error, and for errors with a relatively high priority, "power off" is mainly set as the cancellation condition. For an error (abnormality) with a relatively low priority, it is a cancellation condition that a certain period of time elapses or the state of the error is cleared.

Further, the error (abnormality) includes an error (abnormality) controlled to the game stop state which is a predetermined state and an error (abnormality) which is not controlled to the game stop state which is a predetermined state, and has a relatively high priority. The error is an error (abnormality) controlled to the game stop state, and an error (abnormality) having a relatively low priority is an error (abnormality) not controlled to the game stop state.

It should be noted that some of these errors may differ depending on the time when they are detected, even if the errors are caused by the same sensor. For example, as an error when an abnormal vibration is detected by a vibration sensor (not shown), if an abnormal vibration is detected by a vibration sensor (not shown) when the special variable winning ball device 7 is operated, the priority is given. A high vibration detection 1 error of "6" is determined, and the game is controlled to stop until the power is turned off. On the other hand, when the special variable winning ball device 7 is not operating, an abnormal vibration is generated by a vibration sensor (not shown). When is detected, it is determined that the vibration detection 2 error has a low priority of "11", and the error is canceled after 60 seconds without being controlled to the game stop state.

In addition, a security signal output mode is set for each error (abnormality), and when the occurrence of each error (abnormality) is determined, security is provided in a mode corresponding to each error (abnormality). The signal is output from the terminal board (not shown) to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The security signal has a relatively high priority, and an error (abnormality) that causes the game to stop is output until the power is turned off, whereas an error (abnormality) that has a relatively low priority is output. , It is output at a certain time after the error judgment, or it is not output. Regarding the "illegal winning error" of priority "10", a security signal is output not only until the power is turned off but also for a certain period of time (4 minutes in this embodiment) after the power is turned on again. Is set to.

As described above, in the abnormality determination process, the CPU 103 includes a magnetic sensor (not shown), a radio wave sensor (not shown), a vibration sensor (not shown), a door opening sensor 90, and a grand prize opening door sensor connected to the main board 11. (Not shown), full tank sensor (not shown), out-of-ball sensor (not shown) detection status, payout board status, second start port switch 22B, count switch 23 game ball detection status, etc. Judge an error (abnormality).

FIG. 12-21 is a flowchart showing the error notification process (S78) of the present embodiment. In the error notification process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the error notification timer is operating (259SGS501). If the error notification timer is not operating, that is, if the error notification is not being executed, the process proceeds to step 259SGS502.

On the other hand, when the error notification timer is operating, that is, when the error notification is being executed, the error notification timer after the subtraction is timer-up after the error notification timer is set to -1 (259SGS510). It is determined whether or not it has been done (259SGS511). If the error notification timer is not up (259SGS511; N), the process proceeds to 259SGS502 without going through steps 259SGS512 and 259SGS513. On the other hand, when the error notification timer is timer-up (259SGS511; Y), the error notification flag is cleared (259SGS512), the executing error notification is terminated (259SGS513), and the process proceeds to step 259SGS502.

In step 259SGS502, it is determined whether or not the error designation command reception flag is set. The error designation command reception flag is set in the command analysis process when it is specified in the above-mentioned command analysis process (S75) that the command transmitted from the main board 11 is an error designation command.

If the error specification command reception flag is not set (259SGS502; N), the error notification process is terminated. On the other hand, when the error specification command reception flag is set (259SGS502; Y), the set error specification command reception flag is cleared (259SGS503), and the error specification command stored in the error specification command storage area is cleared. The error type is specified from (specifically, the value of EXT) (259SGS504), the notification mode set for the specified error type, specifically, the content to be displayed on the effect display device 5 and the game effect. The lighting mode of the lamp 9 and the output voice or the like are specified (259SGS505), and error notification is started in the specified notification mode (259SGS506).

If the specified error type is a door opening error, the effect control CPU 120 outputs an error sound such as "door is open" or a sound effect (first door opening error) as a door opening error notification. Notification), various board-side LEDs (not shown) provided on the game board 2 side, the game effect lamp 9, the production LED 122SG104A, 122SG134A of the first production unit 122SG100, the production LED 122SG204A, the third production of the second production unit 122SG200. The error lighting (second door opening error notification) that alternately blinks the frame side LED provided on the opening / closing door frame 50 side such as the effect LED 122SG304A of the unit 122SG300 is started. As the door opening error notification, an error display (third door opening error notification) that displays the characters "door opening" may be executed on the effect display device 5.

Next, the error type specified in step 259SGS504 is an error having a notification period, for example, a vibration detection 2 error in which 60 seconds is set as the release period (notification period), or 300 seconds is set as the release period (notification period). It is determined whether or not there is an abnormal winning error or the like in the starting port 2 that has been set.

When the error type is an error with a notification period (259SGS507; Y), a value corresponding to the notification period is set in the error notification timer together with the error notification flag, and the timer count of the error notification timer is started. The error notification process is terminated. As a result, the error notification started in step 259SGS506 ends when the error notification timer is timered up.

On the other hand, when the error type is not an error with a notification period (259SGS507; N), only the error notification flag is set, and the error notification process is terminated without starting the timer count of the error notification timer. As a result, the error notification timer is not determined to be operating in step 259SGS501 described above, so that the error notification started in step 259SGS506 continues until the next error designation command is received. NS. In the feature unit 259SG, it is determined that the error type of the door opening error is not an error having a notification period (259SGS507; N).

Next, FIGS. 12-22 and 12-23 are flowcharts showing the door opening control process (S79) of the feature unit 259SG. In the door opening control process, the effect control CPU 120 first sets a door opening flag indicating that at least one of the opening / closing door frame 50 and the gaming machine frame 3 (hereinafter referred to as a door portion) is in the open state. It is determined whether or not the door is on (259SGS601), and if the door opening flag is on (259SGS601; Y), the process proceeds to step 259SGS611, and if the door opening flag is off (259SGS601; N). , Step 259 SGS602.

If the door opening flag is in the off state (259SGS601; N), it is determined in step 259SGS509 described above whether or not the error notification flag indicating the door opening error is turned on (259SGS602), and the door opening error occurs. If the error notification flag indicating the above is not in the ON state (259SGS602; N), it is assumed that the door portion is not opened, and the process is terminated. If the error notification flag indicating the door opening error is on (259SGS602; Y), it is assumed that the sound output and lighting of the door opening error notification are started based on the opening of the door, and the door opening flag is started. Is turned on (259SGS603), the error notification flag indicating the door opening error is turned off (259SGS604), a predetermined value (for example, 30 seconds) is set in the door opening error notification timer (259SGS605), and the step is performed. Proceed to 259SGS606.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a low base state (259SGS606). The game state may be specified by the game state type from the game state designation command (specifically, the EXT value) stored in the game state designation command storage area. In the low base state (259SGS606; Y), it is determined whether or not the movable body 122SG121 and the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R of the first production unit 122SG100 are located at the origin positions which are the appropriate positions, and each of them is determined. Is located at an appropriate position, the movable body 122SG121 of the first effect unit 122SG100 is moved from the origin position to the effect position, and if it is a non-expanded mode, the execution of the special operation control A for changing to the deployed mode is started. (259SGS607), the door opening control process is terminated.

On the other hand, when it is not in the low base state, that is, in the high base state (259SGS606; N), the movable body 122SG121 of the first effect unit 122SG100 and the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R are each positioned at the appropriate position. If it is determined whether or not each of them is located at an appropriate position, the movable body 122SG121 of the first effect unit 122SG100 is maintained at the effect position, and special operation control for changing from the deployed mode to the non-deployed mode is performed. The execution of B is started (259SGS608), and the door opening control process is terminated.

If it is determined in step 259SGS607, 259SGS608 that the movable body 122SG121 of the first production unit 122SG100 and the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R are in special states that are not located at appropriate positions, the contents corresponding to the special states. Special motion control A or special motion control B is executed.

In step 259SGS601, when the door opening flag is on, that is, when the door opening error notification is being executed (259SGS601; N), the process proceeds to step SGS611 shown in FIG. 12-23, and the door opening error notification is being performed. It is determined whether or not the timer is operating (259SGS611), and if the door opening error notification timer is not operating (259SGS611; N), the process proceeds to step 259SGS623. If the door opening error notification timer is operating (259SGS611; Y), the process proceeds to step 259SGS612, and after the door opening error notification timer is set to -1 (259SGS612), the subtracted door opening error notification timer is set. It is determined whether or not the timer is up (259SGS613).

If the error notification timer is not up, that is, if 30 seconds, which is a predetermined period, has not elapsed since the door opening error notification was started (259SGS613; N), is the door closed? It is determined whether or not (259SGS614). Whether or not the door is closed depends on the door open / close state specification command (specifically, the EXT value) stored in the door open / close state specification command storage area. You just have to specify. When the door is closed (259SGS614; Y), it is assumed that the door is closed before 30 seconds, which is a predetermined period, has elapsed from the start of the door opening error notification, and the error sound of the door opening error notification is assumed. Is terminated, and the door opening control process is terminated while the error lighting continues. On the other hand, when the door portion is not in the closed state (259SGS614; N), it is assumed that 30 seconds, which is a predetermined period, has not passed since the door opening error notification was started, and the door portion remains in the open state. , The door opening control process is terminated while continuing the door opening error notification.

When the error notification timer is set up in step 259SGS613, that is, when 30 seconds have passed since the door opening error notification was started (259SGS613; Y), it is determined whether or not the door portion is in the closed state. (259SGS616). When the door is closed (259SGS616; Y), the current gaming state is low, assuming that 30 seconds, which is a predetermined period, has passed since the door opening error notification was started, and the door is closed. It is determined whether or not it is in the base state (259SGS617). In the low base state (259SGS617; Y), the movable body 122SG121 of the first effect unit 122SG100 is located at the effect position which is the appropriate position, and the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R are located at the origin position which is the appropriate position. If it is determined whether or not each of them is located at an appropriate position, the movable body 122SG121 of the first effect unit 122SG100 is moved from the effect position to the origin position, and the special operation control C that maintains the non-deployment mode is maintained. (259SGS618).

On the other hand, when it is not in the low base state, that is, in the high base state (259SGS617; N), the movable body 122SG121 of the first effect unit 122SG100 is located at the effect position which is an appropriate position, and the second decorative portion 122SG122L, 122SG122R Is located at the origin position, which is the proper position, and if each is located at the proper position, the movable body 122SG121 of the first effect unit 122SG100 is maintained at the effect position, and the non-deployment mode. The execution of the special operation control D that changes from the above to the deployment mode is started (259SGS619).

If it is determined in step 259SGS618, 259SGS619 that the movable body 122SG121 of the first production unit 122SG100 and the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R are in a special state in which they are not located at appropriate positions, the contents corresponding to the special state. The special operation control C or the special operation control D of the above is executed.

After the execution of the special operation control C is started in step 259SGS618, or after the execution of the special operation control D is started in step 259SGS619, the error lighting is ended, the door opening error notification is ended (259SGS620), and the door is opened. The opening error flag is turned off (259SGS621), and the door opening control process is terminated.

Further, when the door portion is not in the closed state in step 259SGS616, that is, when 30 seconds, which is a predetermined period, has elapsed from the start of the door opening error notification, but the door portion is in the open state (259SGS616; N), Only the error sound of the door opening error notification is terminated (259SGS622), and the door opening control process is terminated while the error lighting continues.

Further, when the door opening error notification timer is not operating in step 259SGS611, that is, when 30 seconds, which is a predetermined period, has elapsed from the start of the door opening error notification (259SGS611; N), the door portion is in the closed state. (259SGS623). If the door portion is not in the closed state, that is, if the door portion is still in the open state, the door opening control process is terminated.

When the door is closed (259SGS623; Y), the current gaming state is low, assuming that 30 seconds, which is a predetermined period, has passed since the door opening error notification was started, and the door is closed. It is determined whether or not it is in the base state (259SGS624), and if it is in the low base state (259SGS624; Y), the movable body 122SG121 of the first production unit 122SG100 is located at the production position which is the proper position, and the second decoration. It is determined whether or not the portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R are located at the origin position which is the proper position, and if each is located at the proper position, the movable body 122SG121 of the first effect unit 122SG100 is moved from the effect position to the origin position. While moving, the execution of the special motion control C that maintains the non-deployment mode is started (259SGS625).

On the other hand, when it is not in the low base state, that is, in the high base state (259SGS624; N), the movable body 122SG121 of the first effect unit 122SG100 is located at the effect position which is an appropriate position, and the second decorative portion 122SG122L, 122SG122R Is located at the origin position, which is the proper position, and if each is located at the proper position, the movable body 122SG121 of the first effect unit 122SG100 is maintained at the effect position, and the non-deployment mode. The execution of the special operation control D that changes from the above to the deployment mode is started (259SGS626).

If it is determined in step 259SGS625, 259SGS626 that the movable body 122SG121 of the first production unit 122SG100 and the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R are in special states that are not located at appropriate positions, the contents corresponding to the special states. The special operation control C or the special operation control D of the above is executed.

After the execution of the special operation control C is started in step 259SGS625 or the execution of the special operation control D is started in step 259SGS626, the door opening error notification by the error sound and the error lighting is finished (259SGS627), and the door is opened. The opening error flag is turned off (259SGS628), and the door opening control process is terminated.

In the error notification process of step S78 and the door opening control process (special operation controls A to D) of step S79 executed based on the execution of the door opening error notification, the timer interrupt flag is turned on in step S73. It is a process that is executed after being set to the state. Therefore, based on the fact that the door portion (opening / closing door frame 50 and the gaming machine frame 3) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is opened and the power is turned on, the CPU 103 is in the setting confirmation state or step in the setting confirmation process of step S5. When the setting is changed in the setting change process of S7, the effect control CPU 120 executes the initial operation control process of step S72, but the door portion is in the open state until the initial operation control process is completed. However, if the door opening error notification process and the door opening control process (special operation controls A to D) are not executed and the door portion is in the open state after the initial operation control process in step S72 is completed, a door opening error occurs. Execute notification processing and door opening control processing.

As described above, the effect control CPU 120 performs the door opening error notification processing and the door opening control processing (special operation controls A to D) until the initial operation control processing in step S72 is completed, even if the door portion is in the open state. Is not executed, but is executed after the initial operation control process is completed. That is, since the initial operation control process is executed with priority over the door opening error notification process and the door open control process, the effect of the movable body 32 provided in the game area in the initial operation control process is produced. The operation confirmation control and the special operation controls A to D of the movable body 122SG121 of the first effect unit 122SG100, which is heavier and heavier than the movable body 32, are executed in a common period, and the power consumption is temporarily increased. Can be avoided.

The feature unit 259SG exemplifies a mode in which the door opening error notification processing and the door opening control processing (special operation control A to D) are executed after the initial operation control processing is completed, but the present invention is limited to this. When the CPU 103 is in the setting confirmation state in the setting confirmation process in step S5 or the setting change state in the setting change process in step S7, the effect control CPU 120 is before the initial operation control process. The door opening error notification process and the door opening control process may be preferentially executed, and the initial operation control process may be executed after the door opening error notification process and the door opening control process are completed.

Further, in the case of a game machine that does not have a setting means that can be set to any of a plurality of set values, such as the pachinko game machine 1 of the feature unit 259SG, the CPU 103 performs a power failure recovery process or an initialization process. When executing, the effect control CPU 120 executes the initial operation control process of step S72, but until the initial operation control process is completed, even if the door portion is in the open state, the door open error notification process is performed. If the door is open after the initial operation control process is completed without executing the door open control process (special operation control A to D), the door open error notification process and the door open control process are executed. Alternatively, the door opening error notification processing and the door opening control processing are preferentially executed before the initial operation control processing, and the initial operation control processing is executed after the door opening error notification processing and the door opening control processing are completed. You may do so.

Further, in the feature unit 122SG, in the effect control main process shown in FIG. 9, any one of the first effect unit 122SG100, the second effect unit 122SG200, and the third effect unit 122SG300 is in an unconnected state in which the connection confirmation signal is not input. If at least one of the unconnected error and the mounting error in which any one of the first effect unit 122SG100, the second effect unit 122SG200, and the third effect unit 122SG300 is erroneously installed occurs, the error target. An example is shown in which the exclusion process for excluding the effect unit that has become is excluded from the use target of the effect is executed, and the initial positioning process and the effect operation confirmation process are not executed for the excluded effect unit. For the effect unit excluded from the use target of the effect in the process, the door opening error notification process and the door open control process (special operation controls A to D) described in the feature unit 259SG may not be executed.

(Example of special operation control accompanying door opening error notification)
Next, an example of special operation control accompanying the door opening error notification will be described with reference to FIGS. 12-24 to 12-26. 12-24 is a timing chart showing a special operation control example 1 in FIG. 12-24, and a timing chart showing a special operation control example 2 in FIG. 12-24. 12-25 is a timing chart showing a special operation control example 3 in FIG. 12-25, and a timing chart showing a special operation control example 4 in FIG. 12-25. FIG. 12-26 is a timing chart showing a special operation control example 5.

First, the special operation control example 1 shown in FIG. 12-24 (A) is a case where the door portion is closed before 30 seconds, which is a predetermined period, has elapsed from the start of the door opening error notification in the low base state. This is an operation example of special operation control.

Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the door portion has been opened based on the setting of the error designation command reception flag indicating the door opening error when the gaming state is in the low base state, timing ta1. Then, the first door opening error notification that outputs a sound or sound effect such as "door is open" as an error sound from the speakers 8L and 8R, and various board side LEDs provided on the game board 2 side (not shown). ) And the frame side LEDs provided on the opening / closing door frame 50 side such as the game effect lamp 9, the effect LEDs 122SG104A and 122SG134A of the first effect unit 122SG100, the effect LED 122SG204A of the second effect unit 122SG200, and the effect LED 122SG304A of the third effect unit 122SG300. The second door opening error notification, which alternately turns on the error, and the door opening error notification including the door opening error notification are started.

In the feature unit 259SG, the effect control CPU 120 blinks a plurality of board-side LEDs (not shown) provided on the game board 2 and the movable body 32 at regular intervals as a notification of the second door opening error, and at the same time, the game Frame-side LEDs provided on the opening / closing door frame 50 side, such as the effect lamp 9, the effect LED 122SG104A and 122SG134A of the first effect unit 122SG100, the effect LED 122SG204A of the second effect unit 122SG200, and the effect LED 122SG304A of the third effect unit 122SG300, are installed at regular intervals. It is blinking, and the lighting mode of the board side LED and the frame side LED is different from the lighting mode in various productions, so that the door portion is opened by the game clerk or the like. It makes it easier to recognize that an error has occurred.

In the feature unit 259SG, a mode in which the panel-side LED (not shown) is lit and the frame-side LED is lit alternately so as not to be synchronized has been illustrated, but the present invention is limited to this. The timing at which the board-side LED (not shown) is lit and the timing at which the frame-side LED is lit may be synchronized, and the lighting mode and timing of the board-side LED (not shown) and the frame-side LED are described above. It is not limited to the LED, and can be changed in various ways.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 starts the door opening error notification at the timing ta1 when it is determined that the door portion has been opened, and the movable body 122SG121 and the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R of the first effect unit 122SG100 are in appropriate positions. It is determined whether or not the door is located at, and if it is determined that the door is located at an appropriate position, the special operation control A is started. As a result, the movable body 122SG121 of the first effect unit 122SG100 is arranged in the effect position in the non-deployment mode by moving from the origin position to the effect position while maintaining the non-deployment mode.

Next, it is shown that the door portion is closed at the timing ta1 when it is determined that the door portion is opened, that is, at the timing ta2 before 30 seconds, which is a predetermined period, elapses from the timing ta1 when the door opening error notification is started. When it is determined that the door is closed based on the door open / close state specification command reception flag being set, the output of the error sound is stopped and the first door open error notification is terminated. On the other hand, since 30 seconds, which is a predetermined period, has not elapsed from the timing ta1 when the door opening error notification is started, the second door opening error notification is continued without stopping the error lighting.

After that, at the timing ta3 when 30 seconds, which is a predetermined period, has elapsed from the timing ta1 when the door opening error notification is started, the error lighting is stopped and the second door opening error notification is ended. Further, if the movable body 122SG121 of the first effect unit 122SG100 and the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R are located at appropriate positions, the special operation control C is started. As a result, the movable body 122SG121 of the first effect unit 122SG100 is moved from the effect position to the origin position while maintaining the non-deployment mode, so that the movable body 122SG121 is arranged at the origin position in the non-expanded mode.

Next, the special operation control example 2 shown in FIG. 12-24 (B) is a case where the door portion is closed after 30 seconds, which is a predetermined period, has elapsed from the start of the door opening error notification in the low base state. This is an operation example of special operation control.

Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the door portion has been opened based on the setting of the error designation command reception flag indicating the door opening error when the gaming state is in the low base state, timing ta1. Then, the door opening error notification including the first door opening error notification by the error sound and the second door opening error notification by the error lighting is started.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 starts the door opening error notification at the timing ta1 when it is determined that the door portion has been opened, and the movable body 122SG121 and the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R of the first effect unit 122SG100 are in appropriate positions. If it is located at, special operation control A is started. As a result, the movable body 122SG121 of the first effect unit 122SG100 is arranged in the effect position in the non-deployment mode by moving from the origin position to the effect position while maintaining the non-deployment mode.

Next, when 30 seconds, which is a predetermined period, elapses from the timing ta1 when the door opening error notification is started, the output of the error sound is stopped at the timing ta3 when the predetermined period elapses, and the first door is the first door. End the release error notification. On the other hand, although the predetermined period has passed, the door portion remains open, so the error lighting is not stopped and the second door opening error notification is continued.

After that, at the timing ta4 when it is determined that the door is closed based on the setting of the door open / close state specification command reception flag indicating that the door is closed, the error lighting is stopped and the second door open error notification is given. To finish. Further, if the movable body 122SG121 of the first effect unit 122SG100 and the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R are located at appropriate positions, the special operation control C is started. As a result, the movable body 122SG121 of the first effect unit 122SG100 is moved from the effect position to the origin position while maintaining the non-deployment mode, so that the movable body 122SG121 is arranged at the origin position in the non-expanded mode.

Next, in the special operation control example 3 shown in FIG. 12-25 (A), when the door portion is closed before 30 seconds, which is a predetermined period, has elapsed from the start of the door opening error notification in the high base state. This is an operation example of special operation control in.

Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the door portion has been opened based on the setting of the error designation command reception flag indicating the door opening error when the gaming state is in the high base state, timing ta1. Then, the door opening error notification including the first door opening error notification by the error sound and the second door opening error notification by the error lighting is started.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 starts the door opening error notification at the timing ta1 when it is determined that the door portion has been opened, and the movable body 122SG121 and the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R of the first effect unit 122SG100 are in appropriate positions. It is determined whether or not the door is located at, and if it is determined that the door is located at an appropriate position, the special operation control B is started. As a result, the movable body 122SG121 of the first effect unit 122SG100 is arranged in the effect position in the non-expanded mode by changing from the deployed mode to the non-deployed mode while being maintained in the effect position.

Next, it is shown that the door portion is closed at the timing ta1 when it is determined that the door portion is opened, that is, at the timing ta2 before 30 seconds, which is a predetermined period, elapses from the timing ta1 when the door opening error notification is started. When it is determined that the door is closed based on the door open / close state specification command reception flag being set, the output of the error sound is stopped and the first door open error notification is terminated. On the other hand, since 30 seconds, which is a predetermined period, has not elapsed from the timing ta1 when the door opening error notification is started, the second door opening error notification is continued without stopping the error lighting.

After that, at the timing ta3 when 30 seconds, which is a predetermined period, has elapsed from the timing ta1 when the door opening error notification is started, the error lighting is stopped and the second door opening error notification is ended. Further, if the movable body 122SG121 of the first effect unit 122SG100 and the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R are located at appropriate positions, the special operation control D is started. As a result, the movable body 122SG121 of the first production unit 122SG100 is arranged in the production position in the deployment mode by changing from the non-deployment mode to the deployment mode while being maintained in the production position.

Next, the special operation control example 4 shown in FIG. 12-25 (B) is a case where the door portion is closed after 30 seconds, which is a predetermined period, has elapsed from the start of the door opening error notification in the high base state. This is an operation example of special operation control.

Specifically, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the door portion has been opened based on the setting of the error designation command reception flag indicating the door opening error when the gaming state is in the low base state, timing ta1. Then, the door opening error notification including the first door opening error notification by the error sound and the second door opening error notification by the error lighting is started.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 starts the door opening error notification at the timing ta1 when it is determined that the door portion has been opened, and the movable body 122SG121 and the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R of the first effect unit 122SG100 are in appropriate positions. If it is located at, special operation control B is started. As a result, the movable body 122SG121 of the first effect unit 122SG100 is arranged in the effect position in the non-expanded mode by changing from the deployed mode to the non-deployed mode while being maintained in the effect position.

Next, when 30 seconds, which is a predetermined period, elapses from the timing ta1 when the door opening error notification is started, the output of the error sound is stopped at the timing ta3 when the predetermined period elapses, and the first door is the first door. End the release error notification. On the other hand, although the predetermined period has passed, the door portion remains open, so the error lighting is not stopped and the second door opening error notification is continued.

After that, at the timing ta4 when it is determined that the door is closed based on the setting of the door open / close state specification command reception flag indicating that the door is closed, the error lighting is stopped and the second door open error notification is given. To finish. Further, if the movable body 122SG121 of the first effect unit 122SG100 and the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R are located at appropriate positions, the special operation control D is started. As a result, the movable body 122SG121 of the first production unit 122SG100 is arranged in the production position in the deployment mode by changing from the non-deployment mode to the deployment mode while being maintained in the production position.

Next, the special motion control example 5 shown in FIGS. 12-26 is a movable body in a low base state for some reason (for example, a player or the like touches the movable body 122SG121 or moves it by hand). Irregular special operation when at least one of 122SG121 and the second decorative portion 122SG122L and 122SG122R (for example, both the movable body 122SG121 and the second decorative portion 122SG122L and 122SG122R) is in a special state where they are not located at appropriate positions. This is an example of control operation.

In the effect control CPU 120, the movable body 122SG 121 is moved from the origin position to the effect position at a predetermined timing ta0 in the low base state, for example, when a player or the like comes into contact with the CPU 120 or moves it by hand. 2 The door portion is opened based on the setting of the error designation command reception flag indicating the door opening error in the state where the decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R are moved from the origin position to the effect position and changed from the non-expanded mode to the expanded mode. If it is determined that this has been done, at timing ta1, the output of the error sound and the notification of the door opening error due to the error lighting are started, and the movable body 122SG121 and the second decorative parts 122SG122L and 122SG122R of the first production unit 122SG100 are positioned at appropriate positions. Based on the determination that the special state is not present, the special operation control A having the content corresponding to the special state is started.

Specifically, while maintaining the movable body 122SG121 of the first effect unit 122SG100 at the effect position, the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R are moved from the effect position to the origin position to change from the unfolded mode to the non-deployed mode. , Arranged in a non-expanded manner at the effect position. Subsequent control is the same as that of Special Operation Control Example 1 shown in FIG. 12-24 (A), and is therefore omitted.

As described above, when the door portion of the effect control CPU 120 changes from the closed state to the open state or from the open state to the closed state, at least one of the movable body 122SG121 and the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R is positioned at an appropriate position. If it is determined that the door is in a special state that is not located at an appropriate position, the special operation controls A to D are executed with the contents corresponding to the special state.

Further, in the above description, the case where the gaming state when the door portion changes from the closed state to the open state and the gaming state when the door portion changes from the open state to the closed state are the same gaming state has been described. For example, when the gaming state when the door portion changes from the closed state to the open state and the gaming state when the door portion changes from the open state to the closed state are different, the movable body 122SG121 has the door portion closed from the open state. The special motion control arranged in the mode according to the gaming state when the state is changed is executed. It should be noted that after returning to the mode corresponding to the gaming state when the door portion changes from the closed state to the open state, a special operation control for changing the mode according to the gaming state when the door is closed may be executed. ..

(Operation control speed of movable body 32 and each production unit)
Next, the operating speeds of the movable body 32, the movable body 122SG121 of the first effect unit 122SG100, the movable body 122SG221 of the second effect unit 122SG200, and the movable body 122SG321 of the third effect unit 122SG300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 12-27. .. FIG. 12-27 is a diagram comparing the operating speeds of the movable body and the movable body of each effect unit.

When the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect operation confirmation control (effect operation confirmation process) of the board-side movable body (for example, the movable body 32, etc.) provided on the game board 2 side, the set effect operation confirmation process data In, the movable body 32 is operated based on the control speed set corresponding to the timer count value of the process timer for confirming the effect operation. Specifically, control is performed so that after accelerating from the origin position, the vehicle decelerates and stops at the effect position, and after accelerating from the effect position, the vehicle decelerates and stops at the origin position. That is, in the effect operation confirmation control for confirming that each movable body can operate normally, the control speed of the movable body 32 is changed in the order of low speed → high speed → low speed between the origin position and the effect position. .. That is, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the movable body effect of the movable body 32, the range between the minimum speed (low speed) which is the first speed and the maximum speed (high speed) as the second speed which is faster than the minimum speed. Since each movable body is controlled to operate at the speed within, even when the effect operation confirmation control is executed, the minimum speed (low speed) which is the first speed and the maximum speed as the second speed which is faster than the minimum speed. The movable body 32 is controlled to operate at a speed within the range of the speed (high speed).

That is, the minimum speed as the first speed and the maximum speed as the second speed are the actual operating speeds of the movable body 32, and the control speed is set so as to be the minimum speed or the maximum speed as the operating speed. Will be done. In the following, it is assumed that when the movable body is operated based on the minimum control speed, it operates at the minimum speed, and when the movable body is operated based on the maximum control speed, it operates at the maximum speed. do.

The control speed is set so that the operating speed of the movable body 32 during acceleration and deceleration becomes the minimum speed in the effect operation confirmation control, and when returning to the origin position after moving to the effect position, the movable body 32 stops at the effect position. By controlling the moving body 32 to be the lowest speed in the effect operation confirmation control for a longer time than when the moving body 32 is made to move, the detected portion is detected by the origin position sensor after the movable body 32 is surely decelerated.

Further, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the initial position control of the movable body 32, the minimum speed in the effect operation confirmation control is always in the period of moving from the origin position to the effect position and the period of moving from the effect position to the origin position. The movable body 32 is controlled to operate at (first speed). That is, the effect control CPU 120 is set so that the maximum speed in the initial positioning control is equal to or less than the minimum speed in the effect operation confirmation control (in the present embodiment, the same speed as the minimum speed in the effect operation confirmation control). Control is always performed to operate the movable body 32 based on the lowest control speed set in the effect operation confirmation control.

That is, in the initial positioning control for positioning the board-side movable body such as the movable body 32 at the origin position, the effect control CPU 120 has the lowest minimum control speed among the control speeds set in the effect operation confirmation control. While controlling the operation of the board-side movable body at a speed equal to or lower than the first speed (low speed) based on the above, in the effect operation confirmation control for confirming that the board-side movable body can operate normally, The movable body 32 is controlled to operate at a speed within a range of a first speed (low speed) based on the minimum control speed and a second speed (high speed) based on the maximum control speed faster than the first speed.

On the other hand, the effect control CPU 120 performs initial positioning control for frame-side movable bodies such as the movable body 122SG121 of the first effect unit 122SG100, the movable body 122SG221 of the second effect unit 122SG200, and the movable body 122SG321 of the third effect unit 122SG300. The speed common to the effect operation confirmation control, the effect operation control A and B, the state transition operation control A and B, and the special operation control A to D, that is, the control speed set in the effect operation confirmation control of the frame-side movable body. Controlled so that the frame-side movable body operates at a speed within the range of the third speed (low speed) based on the lowest minimum control speed and the fourth speed (high speed) based on the highest control speed faster than the third speed. do. That is, in a plurality of motion controls that can be performed on the frame-side movable body, the frame-side movable body is controlled to operate at a common speed.

The third speed may be the same as or different from the first speed corresponding to the movable body 32. Further, the fourth speed may be the same speed as or different from the second speed corresponding to the movable body 32.

As described above, the movable body 122SG121 of the first production unit 122SG100, the movable body 122SG221 of the second production unit 122SG200, and the movable body of the third production unit 122SG300 have a larger weight and operating range than the board-side movable body such as the movable body 32. When the frame-side movable body such as 122SG321 is operated at the third speed (low speed) based on the minimum control speed in the initial positioning control or the like, a large torque is required because it is heavy, and since the operating range is large, it reaches the origin position. Since it takes a long time to recover, it is preferable to control the frame-side movable body to operate at a common speed in a plurality of motion controls.

(Action / effect)
As described above, in the pachinko game machine of the feature portion 259SG, the door portion that can be changed between the closed state and the open state (for example, the frame 3 for the game machine including the opening / closing door frame 50 and the opening / closing door frame 50). The movable body 122SG121 of the first production unit 122SG100 and the movable body 122SG121 as decorative bodies provided on the door portion and capable of operating at the origin position and the effect position distant from the origin position are controlled. The movable body 122SG 121 is provided with the effect control CPU 120, and can be changed into a non-deployment mode and a deployment mode. Arranged in either the mode or the deployment mode, the effect control CPU 120 is a special operation for moving the movable body 122SG121 from the origin position to the effect position when the door portion changes from the closed state to the open state in the low base state. Control A and special operation control B that changes the movable body 122SG121 from the deployed mode to the non-deployed mode when the door portion changes from the closed state to the open state in the high base state can be executed, and the door portion can execute. When in the open state, the movable body 122SG121 is arranged in the effect position in a non-deployed manner in common in the low base state and the high base state.
By doing so, even if the position or mode in which the movable body 122SG121 is arranged differs between the low base state and the high base state, it is common to a common position (for example, an effect position) when the door portion is opened. (For example, since it is arranged in the non-deployment mode), it is possible to preferably prevent the movable body 122SG 121 that has moved together with the door portion from coming into contact with another gaming machine, a gaming device, or the like and being damaged.

In particular, at the end of business (or at the start of business) of a game store, most pachinko game machines 1 are in a low base state, but pachinko has closed while probabilistic control continues. The game machine 1 is in a high base state. Therefore, when the game clerk opens the door to perform the business closing process due to the closing of business, the movable body 122SG121 has a different arrangement position and form depending on the game state. Therefore, as described above, the door is opened. By performing the special operation controls A to D according to the gaming state, it is possible to preferably prevent the movable body 122SG121 that has moved together with the door portion from coming into contact with another gaming machine, a gaming device, or the like and being damaged. be able to.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 executes the door opening error notification for at least a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds) in the notification mode specified in 259SGS506 based on the determination that the door portion is opened in step 259SGS502. It is possible to execute the special operation control A that moves the movable body 122SG121 from the origin position to the effect position based on the start of the door opening error notification, and the movable body 122SG121 produces the effect based on the start of the door opening error notification. When moved to the position, the movable body 122SG121 is arranged at the effect position at least until the door opening error notification is completed.
By doing so, the movable body 122SG121 that has moved to the effect position based on the start of the door opening error notification is at least predetermined even if the door portion is closed immediately after opening (for example, before 30 seconds have elapsed). Since it does not return to the origin position until the end of the period of 30 seconds, the door portion is opened again when the movable body 122SG121 returns to the origin position due to the closing of the door portion, and the movable body 122SG121 is replaced by another. It is possible to preferably suppress damage due to contact with the game machine.

In particular, when a player is playing a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1, if a problem such as a ball jam that requires the door to be opened occurs, a game clerk rushes to the inspection by calling. At this time, the player stands up and leaves the seat to open the door. After that, the game clerk opens the door part for inspection (ball clogging clearing work, etc.), closes the door part at the end of the inspection, and finally checks whether the problem has been solved. At this time, even after the door is closed, the movable body 122SG121 is maintained in the upper production position until 30 seconds have passed since the door was opened, so that the game clerk can stand the glass window 50W. It is easy to inspect the inside of the game machine through the door. Further, even when the player is seated after the inspection, if the movable body 122SG121 is maintained at the upper effect position, the possibility that the player comes into contact with the movable body 122SG121 is reduced.

That is, until 30 seconds have passed from the start of the door opening error notification, the movable body 122SG121 is maintained in the production position where contact can be avoided regardless of the opening and closing of the door portion. Therefore, for example, the game clerk responds to the error. Therefore, it is possible that the door was opened and the door was closed by dealing with the error by the time 30 seconds passed, but the error was not resolved and the door was opened again, but the movable body 122SG121 returned to the origin position. It is preferable not to execute the special operation controls C and D for the minimum period required for error handling because there is a risk of contact with another game machine if the door is opened again while the door is open.

Further, as the door portion is opened, the movable body 122SG 121 may move from the origin position to an effect position far above the opening / closing door frame 50 from the origin position, so that the door portion may be illegally opened. In this case, a game clerk or the like can detect the movable body 122SG121 at an early stage by raising the movable body 122SG121.

Further, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the door portion is closed by the door opening control process 259SGS616, 259SGS624, if it is in a low base state, the special operation control C is executed to position the movable body 122SG121. Can be returned to the position before the door was opened.

Further, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that the door portion is closed by the door opening control process 259SGS616, 259SGS624, if it is in a high base state, it executes the special operation control D, thereby performing the mode of the movable body 122SG121. Can be returned to the mode before the door was opened.

Further, in a special state in which the movable body 122SG121 is located at the origin position in the low base state and the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R are located at the effect position which is an improper position for some reason. When the opening / closing door frame 50 is opened as shown in FIG. 12-16, the movable body 122SG121 is moved from the origin position to the effect position by executing the special operation control A having the content corresponding to the special state. The second decorative portion 122SG122L, 122SG122R changes from the effect position to the origin position to change to the non-deployment mode.
By doing so, in the low base state, the movable body 122SG121 is changed to the unfolded state due to an external force or the like, and in the special state where the door is opened, the movable body 122SG121 is changed to the non-deployed state. It is possible to preferably suppress the movement together with the door portion in the deployed mode in which it is easy to come into contact with the game machine.

Further, the special operation control B that changes the movable body 122SG 121 from the deployed mode to the non-deployed mode while maintaining the movable body 122SG 121 in the effect position is a control that is not executed by the effect operation controls A and B associated with the notice effects A and B shown in FIGS. 12-13. Is preferable.
By doing so, it becomes easy to distinguish between the control of changing the movable body 122SG 121 arranged at the effect position when the door portion is opened from the deployed mode to the non-deployed mode and the control in the movable body effect. That is, since the movable body 122SG121 performs a special operation when the door portion is opened in the high base state, it becomes easy for the game clerk to notice that the door portion may be illegally opened due to the operation of the movable body 122SG121. ..

In particular, if the door portion is illegally opened when the movable body 122SG121 is arranged at the effect position in the high base state, the movable body 122SG121 is not raised, but changes from the deployed mode to the non-deployed mode. Since the operation is performed, the game clerk can easily notice the opening of the door even if the position of movement with the opening of the door is the same as the production position.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 executes the door opening error notification processing and the door opening control processing (special operation controls A to D) even when the door portion is in the open state until the initial operation control processing in step S72 is completed. Do not execute after the initial operation control process is completed.
By doing so, it is possible to prevent the gaming machine from operating with the door portion open after the initial operation control process is completed.
Specifically, for example, before the opening of the game store, a game clerk or the like opens the game machine frame 3 to turn on the power or change the set value, and then forgets to close the game machine frame 3. It is possible to prevent the game machine from being operated when the business is started while the machine is half-opened.
Further, it is possible to prevent the door opening error notification processing and the door opening control processing from being executed in the same period as the initial operation control processing. That is, by preferentially executing the initial operation control process of the movable body 122SG121, the door opening control process can be executed without any operation error.

Further, in the special operation controls A to D, the movable body 122SG221 of the second effect unit 122SG200 and the movable body 122SG321 of the third effect unit 122SG300 are not subject to operation.
By doing so, when the movable body 122SG221 and 122SG321, which are less likely to be damaged than the movable body 122SG121, are not operated when they come into contact with other gaming machines due to the opening of the door portion, wasteful power consumption is consumed. Can be suppressed.

That is, of the plurality of movable bodies 122SG121, 122SG221,122SG321 provided on the opening / closing door frame 50, the left and right movable bodies 122SG221, 122SG321 are arranged at positions closer to the player than the movable body 122SG121, and the player can handle the hand. Since the structure is premised on being moved by, it is not easily damaged even if it comes into contact with other gaming machines. Therefore, even if not all the decorative bodies are subject to the special motion controls A to D, only the movable body 122SG121, which is relatively damaged when it comes into contact with other gaming machines, is subject to the special motion controls A to D. good.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 has an effect operation confirmation control (for example, initial positioning process and effect operation confirmation process) for confirming that the movable bodies 122SG221 and 122SG321 can normally operate in the special operation controls A to D. At least one of the above) may be executed. By doing so, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of defects related to the movable bodies 122SG221 and 122SG321.

Further, as the door opening error notification, the effect control CPU 120 has a second door opening error notification (for example, an error) in which the first door opening error notification (for example, an error sound) and the first door opening error notification have different notification modes. (Lighting) can be executed, the first door opening error notification and the second door opening error notification are executed in a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds), and the first door opening error notification ends after the predetermined period elapses. Then, the execution of the second door opening error notification is continued, and when the second door opening error notification is completed, the control for moving the movable body 122SG121 from the effect position to the origin position is executed.
By doing so, when the second door opening error notification is executed even after the predetermined period has elapsed, the movable body 122SG121 is moved to the origin position after the second door opening error notification is completed, so that the movable body is moved. It is possible to preferably prevent the 122SG 121 from coming into contact with another gaming machine and being damaged.

Although the feature portion 259SG in the embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these examples, and there are changes and additions within a range that does not deviate from the gist of the present invention. Is also included in the present invention.

(Explanation of deformation and application)
In the feature portion 259SG, the movable body 122SG121 of the first effect unit 122SG100 has an origin position where the horizontal line H2 passing through the lower part of the movable body 122SG121 is located below the horizontal line H1 passing through the upper surface 50H of the opening / closing door frame 50 (FIG. 12-9). (See (A)) and the effect position (see FIG. 12-9 (B)) where the horizontal line H2 passing through the lower part of the movable body 122SG121 is located at substantially the same position as the horizontal line H1 passing through the upper surface 50H of the opening / closing door frame 50. Illustrated a form in which the movable body 122SG121 is moved to a high base state or an effect position used as a warning effect when the special operation controls A and B are executed when the door is opened. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the movable body 122SG121 is shown at the origin position shown in FIG. 12-27 (A) and the origin position shown in FIG. It may be possible to move to each of the effect position above the origin position shown in −27 (B) and the door open position above the effect position shown in FIG. 12-27 (C).

That is, like the feature portion 259SG, the door opening position that moves when the special operation controls A and B are executed when the door portion is opened and the effect position that moves along with the effect do not necessarily have to be the same position. Often, as in the feature portion 259SG modification 1, if the position is outside the door portion, the position above the effect position may be the door open position, or, although not particularly shown, the effect position is the door portion. When the position is outside the position, the position above the effect position may be the door opening position.

Further, in the feature unit 259SG, a mode in which the predetermined state is set to the low base state and the specific state is set to the high base state is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the predetermined state and the specific state are described above. The present invention is not limited to the gaming state, and may be various other gaming states such as a probability variation state in which the jackpot probability is high, a state in which small hits occur frequently (small hit time), a big hit gaming state, and a small hit gaming state. Further, it may be either an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player or a disadvantageous state that is disadvantageous to the player. The advantageous state and the disadvantageous state are not only the gaming state in which the CPU 103 can be controlled as described above, but also the state in which the effect control CPU 120 can be controlled (for example, various effects such as reach effect and pseudo continuous effect are executed. It may be in a state of being. For example, the predetermined state may be the state in which the movable body effect is not executed, and the specific state may be the state in which the movable body effect is executed. In this case, the door portion is opened in the state where the movable body effect is not executed. When this happens, the special motion control A may be executed, and when the door portion is opened while the movable body effect is being executed, the special motion control B may be executed.

Further, in the feature unit 259SG, the effect control CPU 120 executes the state transition operation control A when the gaming state shifts from the low base state to the high base state, and shifts the gaming state from the high base state to the low base state. The mode in which the state transition operation control B is executed is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a big hit game from a low base state or a high base state based on the reception of a hit start designation command. When shifting to the state (small hit game state), the state transition operation control A is executed, and based on the reception of the hit end designation command, the state shifts from the big hit game state (small hit game state) to the low base state or the high base state. Occasionally, the state transition operation control B may be executed. That is, in the big hit game state or the small hit game state, the movable body 122SG121 of the first effect unit 122SG100 may be arranged at the effect position in a deployed manner.

Further, for example, when the effect operation control A is executed in association with the super reach effect, the effect control CPU 120 executes the return operation shown in FIG. 12-13 (D) when the detached decorative symbol is derived and displayed. When the state transition operation control A is executed when shifting to the jackpot game state as described above when the hit decoration symbol is derived and displayed, the movable body 122SG121 is used as shown in FIG. 12-13 (C). It is also possible to shift to the jackpot game state and digest the jackpot while arranging it in the effect position in the deployed mode.

Further, for example, in a low base state, an error such as ball clogging occurs during reach, the door portion is opened to eliminate the error, special operation control A is executed, and the movable body 122SG121 is arranged at the effect position in a non-deployed manner. If a big hit occurs when the door is closed, that is, if the game state when the door is closed is different from the game state when the door is opened, it is originally movable when the door is closed. The body 122SG 121 should be arranged at the origin position, but since the gaming state has changed to the jackpot gaming state, it will be maintained at the effect position according to the gaming state when it is closed.

Further, in the feature unit 259SG, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the special operation controls A to D, the game state is a low base state or a high base from the game state designation command reception flag indicating the type of the game state. Although a form for specifying whether or not it is a state has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the state is specified from a command (for example, a background specification command) for designating an effect mode corresponding to the game state. You may try to do it. By doing so, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect in a manner in which the controlled game state cannot be specified by the player, the type of special operation control executed when the door is opened. Therefore, it is possible to avoid predicting the game state.

Further, in the feature portion 259SG, a mode in which the opening / closing door frame 50 and the gaming machine frame 3 including the opening / closing door frame 50 are applied as the door portion that can be changed between the closed state and the open state is illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this, and for example, when the opening / closing door frame 50 is separated into an upper door frame having a glass window 50W and a lower door frame having an upper plate, the upper door frame and the lower door frame are separated. May be applied. Further, in the case of a gaming machine such as a slot machine, a front door capable of opening and closing the front opening of a housing having a front opening can be applied. Further, although the door portion can be rotated around the left side, it may be rotatable around the right side, the upper side, or the lower side, or it may be opened and closed by sliding movement.

Further, in the feature portion 259SG, as an example of the decorative body, a form in which the movable body 122SG121 of the first effect unit 122SG100 whose surface is decorated by painting or plating is applied is illustrated, but the present invention illustrates this. The present invention is not limited, and the movable body 122SG221 of the second effect unit 122SG200, the movable body 122SG321 of the third effect unit 122SG300, or other decorative objects may be applied.

Further, in the feature portion 259SG, the movable body 122SG121 of the first effect unit 122SG100 as a decorative body is provided as an upper part of the front surface of the opening / closing door frame 50 so as to be movable in the vertical direction. The operation mode is not limited to this, and may be provided on the front left / right side or the lower part of the opening / closing door frame 50, or may be movable in the left-right direction or the front-back direction, and the operation mode can be changed in various ways. be.

Further, in the feature portion 259SG, the movable body 122SG 121 exemplifies a form in which the second decorative portions 122SG122L and 122SG122R, which are a part of the movable body 122SG121, can be changed into a non-deployment mode and a deployment mode by moving in and out. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the deployment mode is arbitrary as long as the predetermined portion of the movable body expands outward from the non-deployment mode. For example, it may be possible to change between a non-expanded mode and a deployed mode by an expansion / contraction operation or a folding operation.

Further, in the feature unit 259SG, the special operation control A to D of the movable body 122SG121 performed by the effect control CPU 120 exemplifies a mode in which the door opening error notification is executed, but the present invention is limited thereto. If it is determined that the door is opened, the special operation controls A to D may be executed without notifying the door opening error, or the special operation controls A to D may be executed. The door opening error notification may be sent from.

Further, in the feature unit 259SG, the effect control CPU 120 starts the door opening error notification based on the reception of the door opening error designation command indicating the door opening error, and based on the start of the door opening error notification. The embodiment of executing the special operation controls A to D has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is based on the reception of the door open / close state designation command indicating the opening of the door portion without notifying the door opening error notification. The special operation controls A to D may be executed. Further, it may be possible to identify that the door portion is in the open state based on the detection result of the door open detection sensor connected to the effect control board 12.

Further, in the feature unit 259SG, the mode in which the effect control CPU 120 executes the door opening error notification for 30 seconds, which is a predetermined period, based on the reception of the door opening error designation command indicating the door opening error is illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this, and the door opening error notification may be executed for a period longer than 30 seconds, or the door opening error notification may be executed for a period shorter than 30 seconds.

Further, in the feature unit 259SG, as the predetermined notification, the first predetermined notification (for example, the first door opening error notification by an error sound) and the second predetermined notification (for example, error lighting) in which the notification mode is different from the first predetermined notification. The present invention is not limited to this, and the first predetermined notification may be set as an error lighting and the second predetermined notification may be set as an error sound. Further, the first predetermined notification and the second predetermined notification may include not only an error sound and an error lighting but also an error display and the like.

Further, in the feature unit 259SG, a priority is set for the error type, and an example in which an error (abnormality) having a high priority is preferentially notified is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, for example, if the door is opened while an error notification having a higher priority than the door opening error controlled to the game stop state is being executed, the door is opened while continuing the executing error notification. When the error is determined and it is determined that the door is opened, the special operation control may be executed without executing the error sound or the error lighting corresponding to the door opening error notification. That is, the special operation control may be executed without executing the door opening error notification.

Further, in the feature unit 259SG, since the effect control CPU 120 executes the initial operation control process of step S72 before the timer interrupt process of the transition to step S73, the door unit until the initial operation control process of step S72 is completed. Although the door opening error notification process and the door opening control process (special operation control A to D) are not executed even when the door is open, the mode is executed after the initial operation control process is completed. The present invention is not limited to this, and for example, when the initial operation control process in step S72 is executed by the timer interrupt process in the transition to step S73, the door open error notification process is performed even if the door portion is in the open state. And the door opening control process (special operation control A to D) may not be executed, but may be executed after the initial operation control process is completed.

Further, when the initial operation control process of step S72 is executed by the timer interrupt process of the transition to step S73, the door open error notification process (door open error notification process) when the door portion is in the open state during the execution of the initial operation control process. The door opening control process (special operation control A to D) may be executed after the initial operation control process is completed.

Further, in the feature unit 259SG, the effect control CPU 120 performs door opening error notification processing and door opening control processing (special operation control) even when the door unit is in the open state until the initial operation control processing in step S72 is completed. Although the embodiment in which A to D) is not executed and is executed after the initial operation control process is completed is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the initial operation control process is performed by the timer for shifting to step S73. When the door is open during the execution of the initial operation control process by executing the interrupt process, the door open error notification process and the door open control process (special operation control A to) are performed together with the initial operation control process. D) may be made feasible.

Further, when the door opening control processing (special operation control A to D) can be executed when the door portion is in the open state during the execution of the initial operation control processing, for example, the effect control CPU 120 has the initial operation control processing. After the movable body 122SG121 is moved to the effect position, it is moved to the origin position when the door is closed to end the initial operation control process, while when the door is open, it is moved to the effect position. The initial operation control process may be terminated while the vehicle is stopped, and the execution of the door opening control process (special operation controls A to D) may be started as it is.

Further, the effect control CPU 120 executes the initial operation control process together with the RAM clear error notification (lamp: all lights for 60 seconds, sound: 31 seconds), which has a higher priority than the door opening error notification when the power is turned on (cold start). It may be possible. In this case, the door opening error notification is not apparently executed, but the RAM clear error notification ends (60 seconds from the start of the error notification) by determining the door opening error while continuing the running error notification. If the door is still open after the elapse), the door opening error notification (only error lighting) is executed, so that it is possible to suppress the game machine from operating with the door open. In addition, when the power supply is restored from a temporary interruption (hot start), the RAM clear error notification is not executed. Therefore, if the door is open, the initial operation control process is executed together with the door opening error notification. Will be done.

Further, in the feature unit 259SG, the board-side movable body (movable body 32) and the frame-side movable body (first effect unit 122SG100, second effect unit 122SG200, third effect unit 122SG300) are subjected to the initial operation control process in step S72. If the movable body does not return to the origin position in the initial positioning process of, the return operation for moving to the origin position is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 3 to 5 times), and even if the return operation is executed a predetermined number of times. An example is shown in which an exclusion process (dead end) is executed to exclude the effect from being used when it is determined that the position is not returned to the origin position. However, the number of times of the return operation is changed according to the game state. It may be the same regardless of the game state.

For example, for at least the movable body 122SG121 of the first effect unit 122SG100, the return operation is executed five times when the gaming state is in the low base state, and the return operation is executed three times when the game state is in the high base state. You may. By doing so, in the high base state, even if it does not return by the return operation, it becomes a dead end in the state of being located at the production position corresponding to the high base state, but in the low base state. If the movable body 122SG 121 is not returned by the return operation, the movable body 122SG 121 will have a dead end at an improper position such as an effect position or a deployment mode. Therefore, it is preferable to increase the number of return operations and give priority to eliminating the operation abnormality.

Further, in the return operation, the movable body 122SG121 is appropriate not only in the initial positioning process of the initial operation control process but also in various operation controls such as the special operation controls A to D described with reference to FIGS. 12-12 (B). It may be executed based on not moving to the position.

Further, in the feature unit 259SG, a mode in which "time reduction loss" is included as a display result of the variable display is illustrated, but the CPU 103 describes a predetermined condition (for example, a flag stored in the RAM 102 in the initialization process of step S6). Variable display has been performed a specified number of times (for example, 900 times, etc.) from the time when the counter or buffer is cleared, the jackpot game state is controlled, or the display result is set to be out of time. ) Based on what has been done, it may be possible to execute ceiling time reduction control that controls the time reduction state without going through the jackpot game state. The internal count of the specified number of times is reset when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the number of time reductions in the time reduction state (for example, 900 times) by the ceiling time reduction control is the same as the number of time reductions in the normal time reduction state (for example, 100 times). May be different.

When the ceiling time reduction control as described above is executed and the number of times the variable display is executed reaches the specified number of times without satisfying the predetermined condition, the effect control CPU 120 is caused by the movement of the movable bodies 122SG121 and 122SG221,122SG321. The movable body effect may be made feasible. In this way, the movable body effect may be executed in each notification such as the big hit notification, the notification of the loss of time reduction, the notification of the ceiling time reduction control, and the type and movement mode of the movable body may be different in each notification. ..

In addition, when the variable display result is a small hit or a time reduction loss, or when the ceiling time reduction control described above is executed, the operation of the movable bodies 122SG121, 122SG221, 122SG321 can be used to notify the small hit or time reduction loss or the ceiling. While notifying that the execution condition of the time saving control is satisfied, if the variable display result is a big hit, the big hit may be notified by moving the movable body 32.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 described by the feature unit 259SG may have the function and the feature configuration described by the feature unit 122SG. That is, the first effect unit 122SG100 as the specific mechanism body in the feature unit 122SG corresponds to the decorative body in the feature unit 259SG, and the second effect unit 122SG200 and the third effect unit 122SG300 as the specific mechanism body in the feature unit 122SG correspond to the decorative body. Corresponds to the specific decorative body in the feature portion 259SG.

Further, the feature unit 259SG exemplifies a form in which a so-called one type of pachinko game machine capable of being controlled to a probabilistic state after the end of a big hit game is applied as a pachinko game machine, but the present invention is not limited thereto. , A so-called type 1 or 2 type of gaming machine that can be controlled to a jackpot gaming state by generating a V prize triggered by a small hit in a short time state after the jackpot game is completed, and the game playability can be changed in various ways. be.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like are illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a gaming ball having a predetermined number of balls is used for the game. The number of rented balls that are circulated inside the machine and lent out in response to the player's request for rent and the number of prize balls given in response to winning are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is added. The present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed gaming machine that is subtracted and stored. In these enclosed gaming machines, points and points are given to the player instead of the game ball, and the points and points given are given to the game value.

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

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of the gaming machine, but for example, the game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the game value. At the same time, one game is completed by deriving the variable display result to the variable display device capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified by each, and according to the variable display result derived to the variable display device. It can also be applied to slot machines that can generate prizes.

The gaming machine of the present invention can also be applied to an enclosed gaming machine, a slot machine, or the like in which a gaming medium is enclosed and a score is given based on the occurrence of a prize. Further, the game machine capable of playing a game may be at least one that plays a game, and may be a general game machine as well as a pachinko game machine or a slot machine.

1 Pachinko game machine 4A 1st special symbol display device 4B 2nd special symbol display device 5 Image display device 32 Mounted movable body 100 Game control microcomputer 120 Production control CPU
300 1st production unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can control a predetermined state and a specific state different from the predetermined state.
The door part that can be changed between the closed state and the open state,
A decorative body provided on the door portion and capable of operating at a first position and a second position separated from the first position.
A decorative body control means for controlling the decorative body and
With
The decorative body is
It can be changed between non-deployment mode and deployment mode,
In the predetermined state, it is arranged in the first position in the non-deployment mode.
In the specific state, it is arranged at the second position in either the non-deployment mode or the deployment mode.
The decorative body control means
Control to move the decorative body from the first position to the second position when the door portion changes from the closed state to the open state in the predetermined state.
Control to change the decorative body from the deployed mode to the non-deployed mode when the door portion changes from the closed state to the open state in the specific state.
Is feasible and
When the door portion is in the open state, the decorative body is arranged in the second position in the non-deployed mode in common in the predetermined state and the specific state.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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