JP2021119927A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of showing a new, unprecedented performance effect at timing differing from that of a ready-to-win performance or the like by a performance movable accessory subjected to performance action at the time of the ready-to-win performance and a jackpot performance.SOLUTION: A performance movable accessory 41 is held in a retraction position in a non-game performance state, and is retained in a performance standby position differing from the retraction position in a game performance state. When a predetermined accessory operation condition is satisfied in the game performance state, the performance movable accessory 41 is subjected to performance action following a series of performance operation patterns for starting operating from the performance standby position and completing operation in the performance standby position. By such a configuration, the performance movable accessory 41 is subjected to position conversion operation between a retraction position and a performance standby position at an opportunity differing from that of performance action by the performance operation pattern, thus exhibiting a new performance effect.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with an effect movable accessory that operates on the front side of the machine base.

A game machine represented by a pachinko machine or a slot machine is provided with an effect movable accessory that operates on the front side of the machine base, and the effect movable accessory is produced and operated in a predetermined effect operation pattern according to the progress of the game. There is a structure that improves the interest of the game. For example, Patent Document 1 provides, as the effect movable accessory, a sub display device that converts the position between the initial position and the designated position, and a movable accessory that converts the position between the standby position and the set position. The effect operation is executed by the effect operation pattern that changes the position of the display device from the initial position to the designated position, and the effect operation is executed by the effect operation pattern that changes the position of the movable accessory from the standby position to the set position. Here, the initial position and the standby position are positions where the overlap with the main display device is small or the positions do not overlap with the main display device, while the designated position and the set position are positions where the overlap with the main display device is small. It is a large position. As described above, the sub-display device and the movable accessory operate on the front side of the main display device, respectively, starting from the initial position and the retracted position. Then, in a special reach effect (SP reach effect, etc.) or a big hit effect, the effect operation by the effect movable accessory is executed, and in the state where the effect does not operate, the effect movable accessory is held at the initial position or the standby position. Will be done.

JP-A-2018-1035

As described above, in the conventional configuration, the effect movable accessory (sub-display device or movable accessory) is held in the initial position or the standby position in a state where the effect does not operate, and the effect operation starts from these positions. Will be done. Since the initial position and the standby position are generally set to positions where the effect movable accessory partially overlaps or is close to the main display device, the effect movable accessory is in a state in which the effect is not activated. Is held beside the main display device. Since the effect movable accessory arranged in this way is arranged together with various other devices (LEDs, substrates, etc.) in the installation space that becomes narrower as the size of the main display device increases, the main display device There was a risk that the surroundings of the LEDs would become narrow and interfere with each other's functions.

Further, although the effect movable accessory is operated by the effect by a special reach effect or a big hit effect, it is still held in the initial position or the standby position except for the effect operation. Therefore, in the state where the effect is not activated, the effect movable accessory is merely a decoration, and even when the player is playing, it hardly contributes to the effect. On the contrary, in the configuration in which the effect movable accessory in the initial position or the standby position partially overlaps with the main display device, the effect movable accessory held in the initial position or the standby position enters the player's field of view. If the big hit game does not occur, it is easy for the player to feel frustrated by visually recognizing the inactive production movable character for a relatively long time, and there is a risk that the interest of the game may be reduced. Further, in this configuration, since a part of the main display device is hidden by the effect movable accessory held in the initial position or the standby position, the part becomes a blind spot of the player. When such a blind spot occurs, there is a problem that the area for displaying the effect image on the main display device is limited and the effect of the effect on the main display device is reduced.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The present invention can prevent the effect movable accessory and various other devices from interfering with each other's functions, and is not conventionally available at a timing different from the reach effect and the jackpot effect depending on the effect movable accessory. It proposes a gaming machine that can exert a new effect.

The present invention provides a special symbol display device that displays a special symbol in a variable manner, and a series of special symbol fluctuation modes from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol to the stop of the fluctuation in the special symbol display device when a predetermined fluctuation start condition is satisfied. When the special symbol control means for execution control and the stop mode of the special symbol that has been changed and stopped by the special symbol control means are the predetermined hit symbol modes, a special game for executing a special game that provides a gain to the player is executed. In a gaming machine provided with a control means, an effect movable accessory operably arranged on the front side of the machine base, and an effect operation control means for operating and controlling the effect movable accessory, the accessory operation control The means is a character withdrawal process content for holding the effect movable accessory in a predetermined retracted position in a non-game effect state in which the special symbol variation mode is not executed and the special game is not executed, and the special symbol. When the variable mode or the game effect state in which the special game is executed is reached, the effect movable accessory is moved to a different effect standby position from the retracted position, and then the non-game effect state is set. The operation of the movable movable accessory is started from the standby position of the effect based on the contents of the standby operation process for changing the position of the movable accessory to the retracted position and the condition for operating the movable accessory in the game effect state. The gaming machine is characterized in that it includes an effect operation processing content that is operated according to a series of effect operation patterns that are caused to operate and end the operation at the effect standby position.

Here, the "game machine" may be either a slot machine or a ball game machine represented by a pachinko machine. In the case of the slot machine, the "special symbol display device" is composed of a plurality of reels that are rotated in the circumferential direction, and the plurality of symbols arranged on the outer surface of each reel correspond to the "special symbol". .. Then, as the "variation start condition", it is preferably used that the bet number is set (coins are inserted) and the start lever is operated. Further, as the "special game", a bonus game state, an AT game state, an ART game state, or the like executed by winning a regular bonus combination or a big bonus combination is preferably used. On the other hand, in the case of the ball game machine, the "special symbol display device" is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and the light emitting mode of each LED corresponds to the "special symbol". Then, as the "variation start condition", it is preferably used that the game ball enters the start port arranged on the game board and that the hold memory generated by entering the ball into the start port is digested. Be done. Further, as the "special game", a big hit game or a small hit game in which the big winning opening arranged on the game board is opened is preferably used.
"Movable effects" include those that operate in front of the effect symbol display device fixed to the front of the machine stand, and those that are arranged in a frame (front frame, outer frame, etc.) and operate in front of the machine stand. Either of them may be used, or both of them may be used. Further, the "directing movable accessory" may be provided with a light emitting means such as an LED, a speaker, and a display device such as a liquid crystal display.
As the "gain", in the case of a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine, for example, a prize ball is generated, a winning / failing lottery is generated (starting memory is generated), a big hit is generated (execution of a big hit game), and a big hit is won in the winning / losing lottery. A transition to a probabilistic state in which the probability is high, a transition to a time-saving state in which the fluctuation time of a special symbol or a normal symbol is shortened, or the occurrence of a rare effect is preferably used. On the other hand, in the case of a slot machine, for example, the occurrence of medal payout, the improvement of the winning probability of a role such as a small winning combination or a big bonus winning combination, the improvement of the AT or ART lottery probability, the occurrence of a rare effect, and the like are preferably used.
It is preferable that the "accessory operating condition" is a condition that can be satisfied only in the game effect state, for example, the start timing of a special reach effect (SP reach effect, etc.) (or a predetermined value during the reach effect). (Timing), the start timing of the special game (or the predetermined timing during the special game), and the like can be applied.
The "effect operation pattern" is an operation in which the effect standby position is set as the start point and the end point of the operation, and only one pattern may be set, or a plurality of patterns different from each other may be set. good. Here, in the latter case, a configuration in which one pattern is selectively executed based on the establishment of the accessory operating condition is preferable.

In such a configuration, the effect movable accessory is stopped at the effect standby position which is the starting point of the effect operation according to the effect operation pattern only in the game effect state, and is held in the evacuation position in the non-game effect state. Different evacuation positions and production standby positions are set as positions for holding the effect movable accessory for a relatively long time. As a result, for example, even if one of the retracted position and the effect standby position is set to the narrow space, the operation of the other device is hindered by setting the other to a position outside the space. The above-mentioned conventional problem can be alleviated. Further, by adjusting the positional relationship between the other device and the retracted position and the effect standby position, it is possible to suppress the mutual operation from being hindered even in a narrow installation space, and by the operation of each device. It is also possible to fully exert the desired effect.

Further, in this configuration, the effect movable accessory not only operates according to the effect operation pattern, but also changes the position between the non-game effect state and the game effect state to the evacuation position and the effect standby position. As a result, the operating opportunities of the effect movable accessory are increased, and the effect of the entire machine base can be made lively. As a result, even in a situation where the effect movable accessory does not perform the effect operation according to the effect operation pattern (a situation in which the effect operation condition is not satisfied), the position of the effect movable accessory is changed to the evacuation position and the effect standby position. By the operation, it is possible to generate a new effect that has never existed before, and it is possible to contribute to the improvement of the interest of the game.

Further, in this configuration, a special game that provides a gain to the player and a special symbol variation mode that leads to the execution of the special game are executed only in the game production state in which the production movable character is in the production standby position. Therefore, the player may strongly desire to set the effect movable accessory as the effect standby position. As a result, for example, in a ball game machine represented by a pachinko machine, the player is encouraged to launch a game ball in the non-game production state, and in a slot machine, the bet number is set or the start lever is set in the non-game production state. Since the operation is promoted, the operating rate of the machine base can be improved as a whole.

Further, in this configuration, since the evacuation position for holding the effect movable accessory in the non-game effect state and the effect standby position for stopping in the game effect state are different, one of them is set to a position overlapping the main display device. And the other can be set at a position that does not overlap with the main display device. According to such a configuration, when the effect movable accessory is in one position overlapping the main display device, a part of the main display device overlapping the effect movable accessory becomes a blind spot, but the other position. In the case of, since the effect display can be executed on the entire display screen of the main display device, the desired effect effect on the main display device can be sufficiently exhibited. Therefore, according to this configuration, it is possible to suppress the problem of the conventional configuration that the effect of the effect on the main display device is reduced by overlapping the movable accessory with the effect on the main display device.

In the above-mentioned gaming machine of the present invention, the winning probability setting means for selectively setting any one of the winning probabilities from a plurality of predetermined winning probabilities and the establishment of the fluctuation start condition are used as an opportunity. A symbol aspect comprising a winning / failing determination means for determining whether or not to win according to the winning probability set by the winning probability setting means, and a special symbol controlling means showing a determination result by the winning / failing determining means according to a special symbol variation mode. The special symbol is fluctuated and stopped, and the standby operation processing content of the accessory operation control means includes a plurality of standby operation patterns for position conversion operation between the retracted position and the effect standby position, and the winning probability setting means is used. A configuration is proposed including a setting suggestion operation process in which one standby operation pattern is selected according to the set winning probability and the position conversion operation is executed according to the selected standby operation pattern.

In such a configuration, the winning probability set by the winning probability setting means can be suggested by the position conversion operation of the effect movable accessory to the evacuation position and the effect standby position. It is possible to attract the player's attention to the movable character. And, since it is possible to provide a new fun by the position change operation of the production movable accessory at the timing that is difficult for the player to pay attention to, that is, the timing of changing between the non-game production state and the game production state in this way, the game You can further improve your interest.
Further, if the winning probability is suggested by the position conversion operation of the effect movable accessory from the retracted position to the effect standby position, the player causes the special symbol variation mode to be executed on the non-operating machine for the time being. It is easy to think about the suggestion of the winning probability by the position change operation of the movable accessory. Then, if the player is satisfied with the suggested winning probability, the player may continue the game on the machine. Therefore, the operating rate of the machine base can be improved.

In the gaming machine of the present invention described above, it is proposed that the effect movable accessory is provided with an effect display device for displaying an effect image.

In such a configuration, the effect of the effect movable accessory can be improved by displaying the effect image on the effect display device of the effect movable accessory in accordance with the effect operation of the effect movable accessory. In addition, by displaying the effect image on the effect display device of the effect movable accessory along with the position conversion operation between the evacuation position and the effect standby position, the conversion timing between the non-game effect state and the game effect state can be performed. It is possible to greatly improve the effect of the effect of the movable accessory, and it is possible to provide an unprecedented fun.
In addition, in the configuration that suggests the winning probability by the position conversion operation to the retracted position and the effect standby position described above, the effect image on the effect display device of the effect movable accessory also has a function of suggesting the corresponding selection probability. The fun of the game, which is the suggestion of the winning probability, can be further effectively improved.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 which concerns on this invention. It is a front view of the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1. It is a back view of the pachinko machine 1. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the pachinko machine 1. It is a chart explaining a part of the specifications of a game. It is a flowchart which shows the outline of the main routine. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart 1 showing a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart 2 showing a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 3 is a flowchart 3 showing a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 4 is a flowchart 4 showing a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart 1 showing a jackpot game process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart 2 showing a jackpot game process. FIG. 3 is a flowchart 3 showing a jackpot game process. (A) An explanatory diagram showing a state in which the effect movable accessory 41 is held in the evacuation position in the non-game effect state, and (B) showing a state in which the effect movable accessory 41 is stopped in the effect standby position in the game effect state. It is explanatory drawing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the effect operation mode of the effect movable accessory 41 which starts and ends the effect standby position. It is a chart which shows the selection probability of the 1st to 5th standby operation patterns. It is a flowchart which shows the standby operation control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the effect operation control process. It is explanatory drawing 1 which shows the operation mode of the effect movable accessory 41. It is explanatory drawing 2 which shows the operation mode of the effect movable accessory 41.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiments according to the present invention are not limited to the following embodiments, and various embodiments may be adopted as long as they belong to the technical scope of the present invention. In addition, the following examples and other examples can be combined as appropriate.

[Description of configuration]
(1) Overall Configuration As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by an outer frame 51 forming a vertically long fixed outer shell holding frame. Hinges 53 are provided on the upper and lower left sides of the outer frame 51, and the hinges 53 allow the front frame (glass frame) 52 into which the plate glass 61 is fitted and the inner frame described later to be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 51. It is composed. Further, a game board 2 (FIG. 2) attached to the inner frame is arranged behind the plate glass 61 of the front frame 52.

Speakers 66 are arranged on the left and right sides of the upper part of the front frame 52, and game sounds are output by these speakers to improve the taste of the game. Further, the front frame 52 is provided with a frame-side decorative lamp 65 that emits light according to the game state, and an LED that notifies an abnormality of the game.

An upper plate 55 and a lower plate 63 are integrally provided at the lower part of the front frame 52. Further, a launch handle 64 is arranged on the right side of the lower plate 63, and when the launch handle 64 is rotated clockwise by the player, a launcher (not shown) is activated and the upper plate 55 is operated. The game ball supplied from the player is fired toward the game area 3 of the game board 2.

The lower plate 63 is configured to receive the prize balls overflowing from the upper plate 55, and when the ball pulling lever (not shown) is operated by the player, the game balls stored in the lower plate 63 are stored in a dollar box. Can be moved to. Further, in the central portion of the upper plate 55, an effect button 67, a jog dial 68, and a determination switch 69 are provided.

The pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment is a so-called CR machine, and a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 56 for reading and writing a prepaid card is adjacent to the pachinko machine 1, and a ball lending button 57 is on the right side of the upper plate 55. , A settlement button 58, and a balance display device 59 are provided.

Note that 39 in FIG. 1 is a cylinder lock that locks the front frame 52 and the inner frame to the outer frame 51. When a predetermined key is inserted into the cylinder lock 39 and the key is operated clockwise, the inner frame is opened. When opened and operated counterclockwise, the front frame 52 is opened.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area 3 surrounded by outer rails 2a and 2b. A center case 5 is mounted in the center of the game area 3, and a normal symbol operating gate 17 and a second starting port 12 are arranged side by side on the right side of the center case 5. The normal symbol operating gate 17 is provided so that the game ball can always pass through, and when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 17, a plurality of types of random numbers for winning or losing lottery of the normal symbol are extracted and extracted. Win / fail judgment based on random numbers (ordinary symbol lottery) is performed. The second starting port 12 is configured as an ordinary electric accessory that is opened by winning in the ordinary symbol lottery, and a game ball can enter only when the ordinary symbol lottery is won.

Immediately below the center case 5, a first starting port 11 capable of constantly entering a game ball is arranged. When a game ball enters the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12, a plurality of types of random numbers are extracted and stored as hold memory. Then, due to the digestion of the reserved memory, a big hit lottery with a variable display of a special symbol (also described as a special symbol) is performed.

The second starting port 12, which is configured as an ordinary electric accessory, is opened for a predetermined time a predetermined number of times at the time of winning in the ordinary symbol lottery. Specifically, in a state other than the time saving mode described later (in the non-time saving mode), the opening of about 2.6 seconds is performed twice by one winning.

Below the second starting port 12, a large winning opening 14 made of a special electric accessory that is opened during a big hit game or a small hit game, which will be described later, is arranged. Further, three general winning openings 20 are arranged on the left side of the first starting opening 11, and one general winning opening 20 is arranged on the lower right side of the first starting opening 11. Further, a large number of game nails are planted in the game area 3 of the game board 2, and an out port 16 is provided at the lowermost part of the board surface.

In the lower right area of the game board 2, the first special figure display device 9 and the second special figure display device 10 composed of a plurality of LEDs, and the first special figure reservation number display device 18 and the 7-segment (Ii) A special figure hold number display device 19, a normal symbol display device 7 composed of a plurality of LEDs, and a 7-segment normal figure hold number display device 8 are installed.

In the center case 5 of the game board 2 shown in FIG. 2, an effect symbol display device 6 (not shown as a whole) is arranged in the center, and on the display screen (LCD panel) of the effect symbol display device 6, the effect symbol is displayed. A jackpot effect is performed to notify the result of the jackpot lottery by displaying the fluctuation of the jackpot.

In such a center case 5, an effect movable accessory 41 that is effect-operated in front of the effect symbol display device 6 is arranged. The effect movable accessory 41 is provided with the effect display device 42 (see FIGS. 15 and 16), and the effect symbol is displayed on the display screen (LCD panel) of the effect display device 42. The effect display device 42 has a smaller screen size than the effect symbol display device 6 described above, and displays the effect symbol in a specific effect (reach effect or jackpot effect) described later. In the following, in order to distinguish from the effect symbol display device 6, the effect symbol display device 6 is also referred to as a main display device 6, and the effect display device 42 of the effect movable accessory 41 is also referred to as a sub display device 42. Since such an effect movable accessory 41 covers a main part of the present invention, details will be described later.

Further, the center case 5 is provided with a warp entrance, a warp gutter, a stage, and the like as well as well-known ones.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the back side of the pachinko machine 1 has a configuration in which an inner frame 70 for detachably attaching the game board 2 is housed in the outer frame 51. Similar to the front frame 52, the inner frame 70 is installed so that it can be opened and closed by connecting the vertical positions of one side edge (on the right side when facing FIG. 3) to the hinge 53 provided on the outer frame 51. The inner frame 70 is formed with a game ball flowing down, and a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a payout unit 73 are provided from above (upstream), and a payout device is provided in the payout unit 73. .. With this configuration, when a game ball enters the winning opening of the game board 2, a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) stored in the ball tank 71 are paid out from the payout device, pass through the flow passage, and the upper plate 55. Will be paid out to. Further, the payout device is configured to pay out the game ball (ball rental) in response to the operation of the ball lending button 57.

Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, an effect symbol control device 82, a sub-integrated control device 83, a launch control device, and a power supply board 85 are arranged. The main control device 80, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided on the game board 2, and the payout control device 81, the launch control device, and the power supply board 85 are provided on the inner frame 70. There is. Although the launch control device is not shown in FIG. 3, the launch control device is arranged on the back side (game board 2 side) of the payout control device 81.

An external connection terminal plate 78 is provided on the right side of the ball tank 71, and the external connection terminal plate 78 sends a signal indicating the game state and the game result to the hall computer 87 (see FIG. 4).

Further, the main control device 80 of this embodiment is provided at a position where the probability setting switch 95 and the setting change button 96 can be operated. The probability setting switch 95 and the setting change button 96 are for selecting and setting any one of the plurality of preset setting values, and are used by the manager or employee of the amusement store. Is operated by. Here, in this embodiment, six types of set values 1 to 6 are set in advance, and each set value includes different jackpot winning probabilities (see FIG. 5). Specifically, the winning probability of the set value 1 is the lowest, the winning probability of the set value 2 is the highest, and the winning probability of the set value 6 is the highest. In other words, the winning probability of the set value 1 is the most disadvantageous to the player, the winning probability becomes more advantageous in order from the set value 2, and the winning probability of the set value 6 is the most advantageous.
A method of setting such set values 1 to 6 will be described below.
The above-mentioned administrator inserts a predetermined key into the probability setting switch 95, rotates it in a predetermined direction (for example, to the right), and turns on the power in this rotated state to change the above-mentioned set value. Is ready to go. In this state, the administrator can select any of the set values 1 to 6 by pressing the setting change button 96. More specifically, each time the setting change button 96 is pressed, the numerical values "1" to "6" are sequentially displayed on the first special figure reservation number display device 18. Then, by displaying the desired numerical value on the first special figure reserved number display device 18, one of the set values 1 to 6 corresponding to the numerical value is selected. In this selected state, by rotating the key inserted in the probability setting switch 95 to return it to the initial position, the selected set value is fixed, and the jackpot winning probability included in the set value is set. Will be done. In this way, the manager or employee of the game store can set any of the set values 1 to 6 for each pachinko machine 1. Then, when the set value is set, a signal indicating the set set value is transmitted from the main control device 80 to the sub integrated control device 83. The sub-integrated control device 83 stores the set value indicated in the received signal in the RAM, and holds the information of the set value until the power is turned off.
In this embodiment, the set value is selected and set by operating the probability setting switch 95 and the setting change button 96, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other operating means may be applied. It is also possible. For example, it may be possible to select and set a set value by operating a dedicated button or knob. Further, in this embodiment, the set values 1 to 6 are displayed on the first special figure hold number display device 18, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other display devices may be used for display. Alternatively, the set value may be notified by voice, or the set value may be notified according to the lighting mode of a predetermined LED.

(2) Electrical configuration Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 4, the pachinko machine 1 is configured around the main control device 80. Note that this block diagram does not include a so-called relay board or power supply board that simply relays signals. Further, although detailed illustration is omitted, all of the main control device 80, the payout control device 81, the effect symbol control device 82, and the sub integrated control device 83 are provided with a CPU, ROM, RAM, input port, output port, and the like. .. Further, the launch control device 84 and the power supply board are not provided with the CPU, ROM, RAM, etc., but the present invention is not limited to this, and the launch control device 84 or the like may be provided with the CPU, ROM, RAM, or the like.

The main control device 80 includes a first starting port SW11a for detecting a game ball entering the first starting port 11, a second starting port SW12a for detecting a game ball entering the second starting port 12, and a normal symbol operation. Normal symbol operation SW17a for detecting game balls that have entered the gate 17, count SW14a for counting game balls that have entered the large winning opening 14, general winning opening SW20a for detecting game balls that have entered the general winning opening 20 The detection signal from etc. is input.

The main control device 80 operates according to the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-mentioned detection signal and the like, and outputs them to the payout control device 81 and the sub-integrated control device 83. As a result, the main control device 80 is configured to control the entire pachinko machine 1.

Further, the main control device 80 includes a first special figure display device 9, a second special figure display device 10, a first special figure hold number display device 18, and a second, which are connected via a symbol display device relay terminal plate 89. It controls the display of the special figure hold number display device 19, the normal symbol display device 7, and the normal figure hold number display device 8.

Further, the main control device 80 controls the opening / closing of the special winning opening 14 by controlling the special winning opening solenoid 14b, and controls the opening / closing of the second starting opening 12 by controlling the general electric accessory solenoid 12b.

The output signal from the main control device 80 is also output to the test signal terminal, and a management signal such as a symbol variation or a big hit is output to the external connection terminal plate 78 and sent to the hall computer 87. Bidirectional communication is possible between the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81.

The payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 90 in response to a command sent from the main control device 80 to pay out the prize balls. In this embodiment, the detection signal of the payout SW91 for counting the game balls to be paid out as the prize balls is input to the payout control device 81, and the payout control device 81 counts the prize balls. In addition to this, it is also conceivable to use a configuration in which the detection signal of the payout SW91 is input to the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81, and both the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81 count the prize balls.

The payout control device 81 receives signals from the glass frame open SW76, the inner frame open SW77, the ball out SW93, the payout SW91, and the full SW92, and the full SW92 indicates that the lower plate 63 is full. Is input, or when a signal indicating that there are few or no game balls is input to the ball tank 71 due to the ball out SW93, the payout motor 90 is stopped and the prize ball payout operation is stopped. Further, the full SW92 and the out-of-ball SW93 are also configured to continue to output a signal until the state is resolved, and the payout control device 81 drives the payout motor 90 because the signal is no longer output. To resume.

Further, the payout control device 81 operates the payout motor 90 by communicating with the CR unit 56 via the CR unit terminal plate 94, and discharges the rental ball. The loaned ball is detected by the payout SW91, and the detection signal is input to the payout control device 81. Further, the CR unit terminal board 94 is also connected to the settlement display device 88 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and the settlement display device 88 has a ball lending button 57 for requesting the lending of game balls and a ball lending button 57 for requesting settlement. A checkout button 58 is provided.

Further, the payout control device 81 transmits information about the prize ball, information indicating the open / closed state of the frame (inner frame 70, front frame 52), and the like to the hall computer 87 via the external connection terminal plate 78, and also launch control device 81. A launch stop signal is transmitted to 84.

In this embodiment, the game balls are paid out, but an enclosed type structure may be used in which the prize balls generated in response to a prize or the like are stored without being paid out.

The launch control device 84 controls the launch motor 99 to launch the game ball into the game area 3. In addition to the payout control device 81, a rotation amount signal from the launch handle 64, a touch signal from the touch SW98, and a launch stop signal from the launch stop SW97 are input to the launch control device 84.

The rotation amount signal is output when the player operates the launch handle 64, the touch signal is output when the player touches the launch handle 64, and the launch stop switch signal is when the player presses the launch stop SW97. Is output. If the touch signal is not input to the launch control device 84, the game ball cannot be launched, and when the launch stop switch signal is input, the game ball can be launched even if the player touches the launch handle 64. There is no such thing.

The sub-integrated control device 83 receives data and commands transmitted from the main control device 80, distributes them to data for effect display control, sound control, and lamp control, and commands for effect display control and the like. Is transmitted to the effect symbol control device 82, and the sound control and the lamp control are distributed to the control parts (voice control device and functional unit as the lamp control device) included in the effect symbol control device 82.

Then, the functional unit as the voice control device controls the voice output from the speaker 66 by operating the sound LSI based on the data for voice control, and the functional unit as the lamp control device is the data for lamp control. Various LEDs and lamps 65 are controlled by operating the lamp driver based on the above.

Further, the effect button 67, the jog dial 68, and the determination switch 69 are connected to the sub-integrated control device 83, and when the player operates these 67 to 69, the signal is sent to the sub-integrated control device 83. Entered.

Bidirectional communication is possible between the sub-integrated control device 83 and the effect symbol control device 82. The effect symbol control device 82 displays the effect symbol based on the data and commands received from the sub-integrated control device 83 (both are transmitted from the main control device 80 and some are generated by the sub-integrated control device 83). The device 6 is controlled to display the effect symbol. In this way, the sub-integrated control device 83, the effect symbol control device 82, and the effect symbol display device 6 are configured to execute various effects based on the data and commands (signals or notifications) from the main control device 80. Has been done.

[Description of operation]
The operation of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be described.

The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a first starting port 11 capable of winning a prize at all times and a second starting port 12 capable of winning a prize after being opened for a certain period of time by winning in the above-mentioned ordinary symbol lottery. The winning and losing lottery for the big hit and the small hit is performed by the random numbers extracted due to the winning of the first and second starting ports 11 and 12. Then, when the random numbers extracted by entering the ball into the first starting port 11 are drawn for success or failure, the first special symbol display device 9 performs variable display of the first special symbol and stops the first special symbol. By displaying it, the lottery result is notified. Similarly, when the random numbers extracted by entering the ball into the second starting port 12 are drawn for success or failure, the second special symbol display device 10 performs variable display of the second special symbol, and the second special symbol is displayed. The lottery result is notified by displaying the stop. Further, in parallel with the variable display on the first special symbol display device 9 and the second special symbol display device 10, special symbols corresponding to each special symbol are displayed on the display screen of the effect symbol display device (main display device) 6. After the effect symbols are displayed in a variable manner, they are stopped and displayed, and an effect of notifying the result of the lottery is performed.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, up to four random numbers (numerical data) extracted by winning the first and second starting ports 11 and 12 are stored as hold storage, and the first special figure hold number display device. The number of each hold storage is displayed on the 18 and the second special figure hold number display device 19. Then, when this reserved memory is digested, the above-mentioned big hit and small hit lottery is performed. If the result of this winning / failing lottery is a big hit, the first and second special symbol display devices 9 and 10 confirm and display the symbol indicating the jackpot, and the effect symbol display device (main display device) 6 shows the jackpot. Is confirmed and displayed. Further, along with this big hit, a big hit game is executed in which a predetermined number of opening / closing rounds for opening and closing the big winning opening 14 are repeated. Further, when the lottery result is a small hit, the first and second special symbol display devices 9 and 10 confirm and display the symbol indicating the small hit, and the effect symbol display device 6 displays the effect symbol indicating the small hit. do. Further, a small hit game in which the large winning opening 14 is opened and closed once is executed along with the small hit.

After the end of the big hit game, the probability of winning the big hit in the winning or losing lottery increases for a certain period (the period until the above winning or losing lottery is performed a predetermined number of times). In addition to increasing the winning probability of the normal symbol, the opening time of the second starting port 12 at the time of winning the normal symbol is extended, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is further shortened in the time saving mode. Functions such as increasing the winning probability in the lottery of ordinary symbols, extending the opening time of the second starting port 12, and shortening the fluctuation time of ordinary symbols are also referred to as electric chew support (so-called electric support) functions.

In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state is roughly divided into a normal game in which the large winning opening 14 is closed, a big hit game in which the large winning opening 14 is opened and closed, and a small hit game. , The probabilistic mode and the time saving mode can be executed. Further, in the normal gaming state, when the certain period of the probability variation mode ends, the game shifts to the non-probability variation mode in which the winning probability of the big hit in the winning / losing lottery is lower than that of the probability variation mode. Similarly, when the time saving mode ends, the mode shifts to the non-time saving mode without the electric support function. In this embodiment, when such a normal game state is categorized according to the high or low probability of winning a big hit and the presence or absence of the above electric support function, the non-probability mode / non-time saving mode state and the non-probability mode / time saving mode are classified. It is classified into four types of states: the state of probabilistic change mode / non-time saving mode, and the state of probabilistic change mode / time saving mode.

Further, in this embodiment, the winning probability of the big hit in the winning / losing lottery is determined by the above-mentioned set values 1 to 6. That is, when the manager of the game store selects and sets any of the set values 1 to 6 for each machine, the winning probabilities set in advance for each set value 1 to 6 become effective, and the said Whether or not it is a big hit is determined by a winning or losing lottery based on the winning probability. Here, as shown in FIG. 5, the jackpot winning probabilities set in each of the set values 1 to 6 are 1/300 for the set value 1, 1/280 for the set value 2, and 3 for the set value in the non-probability mode. Is set to 1/260, the set value 4 is 1/240, the set value 5 is 1/220, and the set value 6 is set to 1/200. In the probability variation mode, the set value 1 is 1/30 and the set value 2 is. 1/28, the set value 3 is set to 1/26, the set value 4 is set to 1/24, the set value 5 is set to 1/22, and the set value 6 is set to 1/20. As a result, when the set value 6 is set, the probability of becoming a big hit is the highest, and when the set value 1 is set, the probability of becoming a big hit is the lowest. By setting any of the set values 1 to 6 in this way, the probability of becoming a big hit changes, so that the ball output rate differs depending on the set set value. In this embodiment, the winning probability of the big hit is the same regardless of whether the ball enters the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12.

Further, in this embodiment, the winning probability of the small hit in the winning / losing lottery is 1/285 in the case of the change of the first special symbol due to the winning of the first starting port 11, and the second starting port 12 is reached. It is 1/14 in the case of the change of the second special symbol due to the winning. In this embodiment, the winning probability of a small hit is the same in both the non-probability mode and the probability variation mode.
The winning probability of such a big hit and the winning probability of a small hit are not limited to this embodiment and can be set as appropriate. The jackpot winning probability may be set so as to be different from each other depending on the winning of the first starting port 11 and the second starting port 12, and the small hit winning probability may be set to be mutually different in the non-probability mode and the probability variation mode. It may be set differently. Further, similarly to the jackpot winning probability, a plurality of small hit winning probabilities that are different from each other may be assigned to each set value.

Further, in the big hit game, as described above, the opening / closing round for opening / closing the big winning opening 14 is repeated a predetermined number of times. In this embodiment, 16 opening and closing rounds are performed in one big hit game. Then, in one opening / closing round, the large winning opening 14 is opened, and the large winning opening 14 is closed when a predetermined closing condition is satisfied. That is, the open state of the opening / closing round ends when the closing condition is satisfied. This closing condition is that a predetermined opening time limit (for example, 28 seconds) elapses from the opening start of the large winning opening 14, or a predetermined specified number of winnings (for example, 28 seconds) is applied to the large winning opening 14 within the opening time limit. It is set to satisfy one of the winning prizes (10).

Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, on the screen of the effect symbol display device 6 in correspondence with the fluctuation of the special symbols in the first special symbol display device 9 and the second special symbol display device 10. Execute the effect display with. Specifically, the effect symbol display device 6 displays the special effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol in a variable manner as the special symbol starts to fluctuate, and then, as the special symbol stops fluctuating, the special symbol is displayed. The special effect symbol is stopped and displayed in a symbol mode corresponding to the stop mode of the symbol. In this way, a series of effects are executed by the effect symbol display device 6 in response to the fluctuation of the special symbol. Further, in the effect executed according to the change of the special symbol, the reach effect (normal reach effect, long reach effect, or SP reach effect) that arouses the player's expectation for the occurrence of the big hit determined by the stop mode of the special symbol is performed. Etc.) are selectively displayed and executed.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment will be described in detail.
(1) Main Routine First, the main routine in the main control device 80 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The main routine is periodically executed as a timer interrupt process having a period of about 2 ms. In the present embodiment, the process executed only once from S10 to S70 is referred to as "main process", and the process of S75 which is repeatedly executed as long as the time allows within the time remaining after executing this process is "main process". It is called "residual processing". The "main process" is periodically executed by the above interrupt.

When the hard interrupt by the microcomputer is executed, it is determined whether or not it is a normal timer interrupt (S10). In this determination, if an affirmative determination is obtained (S10: Yes), the process proceeds to the initial value random number update process (S20), while if a negative determination is obtained (S10: No), the initial setting The process proceeds to (S15). In the process of S15, the main control device 80 performs initial settings such as CPU and I / O. After that, the process proceeds to the initial value random number update process (S75).

When an affirmative determination is obtained in S10, the main control device 80 performs initial value random number update processing (S20), jackpot determination random number update processing (S25), jackpot symbol determination random number update processing (S30), and hit determination. Various random numbers (numerical data) are updated by performing the random number update process (S35), the reach determination random number update process (S40), and the variation pattern determination random number update process (S45). Further, a winning confirmation process (S50) for detecting the winning of a game ball to a winning opening such as a starting port, a winning / failing determination process (S55) for performing a big hit lottery triggered by winning a prize at the starting port, and a big hit game or a small hit. A special game process (S60) for executing a game, a fraud monitoring process (S65) for detecting a player's fraudulent activity, and each output process (S70) for transmitting various information to a hall computer or the like are executed. In the winning confirmation process (S50), every time a game ball wins a prize in the starting openings 11 and 12, the large winning opening 14, and the general winning opening 20, a signal indicating winning is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. ..

Further, in S75, the initial value random number is repeatedly updated until the next timer interrupt is generated and the main routine is started.

Further, the initial value random number of the above initial value random number update process (S20) takes 4000 integers from "0" to "3999", is incremented by +1 each time this process is executed, and is created in ascending order of the integers. Will be done. If this process is executed when the initial value random number is "3999", it is returned to "0".

Further, the big hit determination random number in the big hit determination random number update process (S25) takes 4000 integers from "0" to "3999" in the same as the initial value random number, and is in ascending order for each execution of this process. Created.
Here, an integer value that is a big hit among "0" to "3999" is set in the non-probability mode and the probabilistic mode, respectively. Specifically, 13 integer values that are jackpots in the case of setting value 1 and non-probability mode are set (big hit winning probability = 1/300), and 133 integer values that are jackpots in the probability variation mode. Is set (big hit winning probability = 1/30).
Further, 14 integer values that are small hits in the first special symbol are set (small hit winning probability = 1/285), and 285 integer values that are small hits in the second special symbol are set. (Winning probability of small hit = 1/14). It should be noted that the integer value that becomes such a small hit is set to a value different from the above-mentioned integer value that becomes a big hit.

The random number in the big hit symbol determination random number update process (S30) takes 60 integers from "0" to "59" and is created in ascending order each time this process is executed. The random number in the hit determination random number update process (S35) takes 997 integers from "0" to "996" and is created in ascending order for each execution of this process. The random number in the reach determination random number update process (S40) takes 229 integers from "0" to "228" and is created in ascending order for each execution of this process. Further, the random number of the random number update process (S45) for determining the fluctuation pattern takes 1021 integers from "0" to "1020" and is created in ascending order for each execution of this process.

(2) Start winning process Next, the flowchart of FIG. 7 shows the start winning process of detecting the winning of the first and second starting ports 11 and 12 and generating the hold memory according to the winning. It will be described using. The start winning process is a process executed by the main control device 80, and is configured as a subroutine called from the winning confirmation process (S50) executed by the main routine described above.

In the start winning process, as shown in FIG. 7, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won a prize in the first start port 11 based on the detection signal of the first start port switch 11a (S100). Then, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S100: Yes) and S105, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S100: No) and S120. In S105, it is determined whether or not the number of first reserved memories has reached the upper limit value (for example, 4), and in the case of an affirmative determination (S105: Yes), the process proceeds to S120, and in the case of a negative determination. (S105: No) shifts to S110. In S110, a random number for determining a jackpot, a random number for determining a jackpot symbol, a random number for reaching, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern, and the like are extracted and stored as the first hold storage, and the number of lights of the first special figure hold number display device 18 is displayed. Is increased by 1. Further, information indicating an increase in the first hold storage is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. After the processing of S110, the process proceeds to S120.

In S120, the main control device 80 determines whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 12 based on the detection signal of the second starting port switch 12a. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S120: Yes), the process proceeds to S125, and in the case of a negative determination (S120: No), the start winning process is terminated. In S125, it is determined whether or not the number of second reserved memories has reached the upper limit value (for example, 4), and in the case of an affirmative determination (S125: Yes), the start winning process is terminated and a negative determination is made. In the case (S125: No), the process proceeds to S130. In S130, a random number for determining a jackpot, a random number for determining a jackpot symbol, a random number for reaching, a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern, and the like are extracted and stored as a second hold storage, and the number of lights of the second special figure hold number display device 19 is displayed. Is increased by 1. Further, information indicating an increase in the second hold storage is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. After this S130, the start winning process ends.

The start winning process is not limited to the above-mentioned processing content, and may be other processing content. For example, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won a prize in the first and second starting ports 11 and 12, and if a prize has been won, each of the above-mentioned random numbers is extracted, and then the number of reserved memories is determined. It may be determined whether or not the upper limit value has been reached, and if the upper limit value has not been reached, each extracted random number may be stored.

(3) Win / Fail Judgment Process Next, regarding the win / fail judgment process in which a lottery is performed between a big hit and a small hit using the random numbers for determining the big hit in the first and second reserved memories stored in the above start winning confirmation process, FIG. A description will be given with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The hit / fail determination process is a process executed from the main routine.

In the hit / fail determination process, as shown in FIG. 8, the main control device 80 first determines whether or not the special electric accessory is operating (that is, the big hit game or the small hit game is being executed) (S150). ). Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S150: Yes), the pass / fail determination process is terminated, and in the case of a negative determination (S150: No), the process proceeds to S155. In S155, it is determined whether or not the first and second special symbols are being displayed in a variable manner. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S155: Yes), the process proceeds to S300 in FIG. 10, and in the case of a negative determination (S155: No), the process proceeds to S160. In S160, it is determined whether or not the first and second special symbols are being confirmed and displayed. Then, in the case of an affirmative determination (S160: Yes), the process proceeds to S350 in FIG. 11, and in the case of a negative determination (S160: No), the process proceeds to S165.

In S165, it is determined whether or not there is a second reserved memory, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S165: Yes) and S170, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S165: No) and S175. In S170, the number of the second reserved memory is decremented, the oldest second reserved memory is selected, and the reference is made in S190, S195, S205, S210, S215, S225, S230, S235, S240, S245 and the like described later. In order to do so, the information (numerical data such as a random number value) stored in the second hold storage is moved to a predetermined buffer for jackpot determination, and the process proceeds to S185.

In S175, it is determined whether or not there is the first reserved memory, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S175: Yes), the process proceeds to S180, and in the case of a negative determination (S175: No), the pass / fail determination process is completed. do. In S180, the number of first reserved storages is decremented, the oldest first reserved storage is selected, and the information stored in the first reserved storage is moved to a predetermined buffer for jackpot determination in the same manner as in S170. Process and move to S185. In the pass / fail determination process of this embodiment, the second hold memory is prioritized over the first hold memory and is the target of the pass / fail determination. Therefore, the first hold memory is subject to the pass / fail judgment only when there is no second hold memory.

In S185, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation mode is 1, and in the case of affirmative determination (S185: Yes), the process proceeds to S190, and in the case of a negative determination (S185: No). Move to S195.

In S190, a hit / fail determination table (probability variation table) corresponding to the set set value and the probability variation mode is selected, and a jackpot determination random number moved to the jackpot determination buffer based on the probability variation table is hit. Whether or not it is determined, and the hold memory related to the random number for determining the jackpot is digested. Here, in this embodiment, it is also determined whether or not the random number for determining the big hit is a small hit based on the probability variation table. After the processing of S190, the process proceeds to S200 of FIG.

On the other hand, in S195, a hit / fail judgment table (normal table) corresponding to the set set value and the non-probability change mode is selected, and a big hit judgment random number moved to the jackpot judgment buffer based on the normal table. Is determined as to whether or not it is a big hit, and the reserved memory related to the random number for determining the big hit is digested. Here, in this embodiment, it is also determined whether or not the random number for determining the big hit is a small hit based on the normal table. After the processing of S195, the process proceeds to S200 of FIG.

In S200 of FIG. 9, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the determination result of S190 or S195, and if it is an affirmative determination (S200: Yes), it shifts to S205, and if it is a negative determination (S200: Yes). No), shift to S220.

In S205, the jackpot symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol related to the digested hold memory. Then, it shifts to S210. In S210, the fluctuation time of the special symbol or the like is determined based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern related to the digested hold memory, and the process proceeds to S215. In S215, the number of rounds of the big hit game, the opening pattern of the big winning opening, the production time related to the big hit game, the interval time, and the like are set, and the process proceeds to S250.

In S220, it is determined whether or not it is a small hit based on the determination result of S190 or S195. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S220: Yes) and S225, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S220: No) and S240.

In S225, the small hit symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the jackpot symbol related to the digested hold memory, and the process proceeds to S230. In S230, the fluctuation time of the special symbol or the like is determined based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern related to the digested hold memory, and the process proceeds to S235. In S235, the opening pattern of the large winning opening in the small hit game, the production time related to the small hit game, and the like are set, and the process proceeds to S250. In S235, similarly to S245 described later, the counter indicating the remaining number of jackpot lottery that can be executed in the probability variation mode and the counter indicating the remaining number of jackpot lottery that can be executed in the time saving mode are also updated.

Further, in S240 executed by the negative determination in S220 described above, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern related to the digested hold memory, and the lost symbol is determined prior to this. Perform the processing to be performed. After this S240, it shifts to S245. In S245, the counter indicating the remaining number of jackpot lottery that can be executed in the probability variation mode, the counter indicating the remaining number of jackpot lottery that can be executed in the time saving mode, and the like are updated. Then, it shifts to S250. In this embodiment, the process of determining the lost symbol is performed in S240, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be provided in which a process of determining the lost symbol is provided before S240.

In S250, a sub-integrated control device includes a hold number command indicating the number of hold memories decremented in S170 and S180, a change time of a special symbol, a result of a big hit lottery, a change start command including a stop mode of the special symbol, and the like. At the same time as transmitting to 83, the variation of the special symbol is started, and the pass / fail determination process is completed. In this fluctuation start command, it is determined whether the hold memory digested by the jackpot lottery is generated by winning the first starting port 11 or by winning the second starting port 12. May be shown.
When the sub-integrated control device 83 receives such a fluctuation start command, the sub-integrated control device 83 buffers the information indicated in the command (number of pending storages, fluctuation time of special symbol, jackpot lottery result, stop mode of special symbol, etc.). Remember in. Then, the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the change start command, and based on the jackpot lottery result and the change time of the special symbol, the change stop effect and reach effect of the special effect symbol corresponding to the change of the special symbol. Etc. are determined, and the determined effect is displayed and controlled by the effect symbol display device 6.

If it is determined in S155 of FIG. 8 that the special symbol is changing (S155: Yes), the process proceeds to S300 of FIG. 10, it is determined whether or not the change time of the special symbol has elapsed, and an affirmative determination is made. In the case of (S300: Yes), the process proceeds to S305, and in the case of a negative determination (S300: No), the pass / fail determination process is terminated. In S305, the variable display of the special symbol is finished, and the finalized symbol of the special symbol (that is, the big hit symbol determined in S205, the small hit symbol determined in S225, or the lost symbol determined in S240) is displayed, and at the same time. A symbol confirmation command for executing the confirmation display of the special effect symbol is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and this process is terminated.

Further, when it is determined in S160 of FIG. 8 that the confirmed symbol is being displayed (S160: Yes), the process proceeds to S350 of FIG. In S350, it is determined whether or not the duration of the confirmation display of the special symbol has expired, and in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S350: Yes), S355, and in the case of a negative determination, (S350: No). Ends the pass / fail determination process. In S355, the confirmation display of the special symbol is finished, and the process proceeds to S360. In S360, it is determined whether or not the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is a symbol that is a big hit, and if it is affirmative, it shifts to S365 (S360: Yes), and if it is negative, it shifts to (S360: No). , S410. In S365, the probability change flag indicating that the mode is in the probability change mode is referred to, and when the probability change flag = 1, the probability change flag is cleared (S370), and the process proceeds to S375. In S375, the time saving flag indicating that the time saving mode is set is referred to, and when the time saving flag = 1, the time saving flag is cleared (S380), and the process proceeds to S390. After that, the state designation command transmission process (S390), the condition device operation start process (S395), the accessory continuous operation device operation start process (S400), and the big hit start effect process (S405) are sequentially executed, whereby the mode of the big hit game. The jackpot game is started by transmitting a command indicating the above, a command instructing the start of the jackpot game, and the like to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the winning / failing determination process is completed.

On the other hand, in S410 executed by the negative determination in S360 described above, the probability variation flag is referred to, and when the flag = 1 (S410: Yes), the remaining number of jackpot lottery that can be executed during the probability variation mode ( (Probability variation number)) (S415). Then, when the number of probability changes = 0 (S415: Yes), the probability change flag is cleared (S420), and the process proceeds to S425. In S425, the time saving flag is referred to, and when the flag = 1 (S425: Yes), the remaining number of jackpot lottery that can be executed in the time saving mode (time saving number) is referred to (S430). Then, when the number of time reductions = 0 (S430: Yes), the time reduction flag is cleared (S435), and the process proceeds to S440. In S440, the state designation command transmission process is executed, and the process proceeds to S445.

In S445, it is determined whether or not the special symbol that has been confirmed and displayed is a symbol that becomes a small hit, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S445: Yes), the process proceeds to S450, and the special electric accessory operation start process (S450), By sequentially executing the small hit start effect processing (S455), a command indicating the mode of the small hit game, a command instructing the start of the small hit game, and the like are transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83, and the small hit game is performed. Is started, and the pass / fail judgment process is completed. Further, in the case of a negative determination in S445 (S445: No), the hit / fail determination process is terminated.

(4) Big hit game processing Next, the big hit game processing for controlling the progress of the big hit game will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 12 to 14. This process is configured as a subroutine called from the special game process (S60) executed in the above main routine.

In the jackpot game process, as shown in FIG. 12, the main control device 80 first determines whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating (that is, the jackpot game is being executed) (S500). Here, in the case of an affirmative determination (S500: Yes), the process proceeds to S505, and in the case of a negative determination (S500: No), the jackpot game process is terminated.

In S505, it is determined whether or not the large winning opening 14 is open, and in the case of an affirmative determination (S505: Yes), the process proceeds to S550 in FIG. 13, and in the case of a negative determination (S505: No). , S510. In S510, it is determined whether or not it is in the interval of each opening / closing round in the jackpot game. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination (S510: Yes), the process proceeds to S570 in FIG. 13, and in the case of a negative determination (S510: No), the process proceeds to S515. In S515, it is determined whether or not the end effect of the big hit game is in progress. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination (S515: Yes), the process proceeds to S600 in FIG. 14, and in the case of a negative determination (S515: No), the process proceeds to S520.

In S520, it is determined whether or not the start effect time in the jackpot game has elapsed. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination (S520: Yes), the process proceeds to S525, and in the case of a negative determination (S520: No), the jackpot game process is terminated.

In S525, the large winning opening opening process for opening the large winning opening 14 is executed. In this large winning opening opening process, the above-mentioned opening time limit (for example, 28 seconds) preset as the maximum opening time of the large winning opening 14 in one opening / closing round is synchronized with the opening start of the large winning opening 14. Start digestion for a period of time. After this big winning opening opening process, the big hit game process is finished. Here, the time consumption of the opening limit time is performed by the subtraction process of the opening limit timer. Specifically, the release limit timer is preset with a counter value corresponding to the release limit time (28 seconds), and the counter value is subtracted each time the jackpot game process is executed (for each timer interrupt process). Is executed, and it is assumed that the opening time limit has elapsed when the counter value = 0. As a matter of course, the means for measuring the opening time limit is not limited to the subtraction process of the opening limit timer, and other means can also be used.

In S550 of FIG. 13, which is executed by the affirmative determination of S505, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have won the large winning opening 14 is 10 (specified winning number). Here, in the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S550: Yes) and S560, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S550: No) and S555. In S555, it is determined whether or not the opening time limit has elapsed (that is, whether or not the opening time of the large winning opening 14 has ended) by the time digestion of the opening time limit described above. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination (S555: Yes), the process proceeds to S560, and in the case of a negative determination (S555: No), the jackpot game process is terminated. In S560, the large winning opening closing process for closing the large winning opening 14 is executed, and the process proceeds to S565. In this large winning opening closing process, the above-mentioned opening time limit (counter value of opening time limit) is reset. In S565, the jackpot interval process for setting the interval for each round of the jackpot game is executed, and the jackpot game process is terminated.

On the other hand, in S570 executed by the affirmative determination of S510 described above, it is determined whether or not the interval time of the jackpot game has elapsed. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination (S570: Yes), the process proceeds to S575, and in the case of a negative determination (S570: No), the jackpot game process is terminated. In S575, it is determined whether or not the final round (16 rounds) has ended, and if it is affirmative, it shifts to (S575: Yes) and S580, and if it is negative, it shifts to (S575: No) and S585. do. In S580, the jackpot end effect processing for producing the effect when ending the jackpot game is executed, and the jackpot game process is terminated.

In the large winning opening opening process of S585, the process of opening the large winning opening 14 is executed, and whether or not the opening / closing round started by the opening of the large winning opening 14 this time is the final round (16th round). The determination process is executed, and when the final round starts, a command indicating the start of the final round is transmitted to the sub-integrated control device 83. After this S585, the jackpot game process ends.

Further, in S600 of FIG. 14, which is executed by the affirmative determination of S515 described above, it is determined whether or not the end effect time has ended. Here, in the case of an affirmative determination (S600: Yes), the process proceeds to S605, and the S605 and S610 are executed in sequence, while in the case of a negative determination (S600: No), the jackpot game process is terminated. .. In S605 and S610, the accessory continuous operation device and the condition device are stopped, and the process proceeds to S615. In S615, it is determined whether or not to shift to the probabilistic mode after the big hit game. Here, in the case of an affirmative judgment (S615: Yes), the number of jackpot lottery that can be executed in the probability change mode (probability change number) is set (S620), the probability change flag is set (S625), and the process proceeds to S630. .. In S630, it is determined whether or not to shift to the time saving mode after the big hit game, and in the case of an affirmative judgment (S630: Yes), the number of big hit lottery that can be executed during the time saving mode (time saving number) is set (the number of time saving). S635), the time saving flag is set (S640), and the process proceeds to S645. In S645 and S650, a process of transmitting a jackpot end command for ending the effect related to the jackpot game and a state designation command transmission process are executed to the sub-integrated control device 83 to end the jackpot game process.

[Explanation of the main part]
A main part of the present invention will be described.

(1) Description of Structure As described above, the configuration of the present embodiment includes the effect movable accessory 41 that operates the effect on the front side of the display screen of the effect symbol display device (main display device) 6. The effect movable accessory 41 is composed of a rectangular effect display device (sub display device) 42 and a movable arm 43 connected to the sub display device 42 (see FIG. 16), and is composed of the effect drive device 44. Operate. The effect display device 42 is controlled by the sub-integrated control device 83 via the effect symbol control device 82, while the accessory drive device 44 is controlled by the sub-integrated control device 83 (see FIG. 4). Here, the accessory drive device 44 includes a stepping motor (not shown) and a rack and pinion mechanism, and the stepping motor is driven and controlled by the sub-integrated control device 83. That is, in this embodiment, the sub-integrated control device 83 drives and controls the stepping motor of the accessory drive device 44 to operate the effect movable accessory 41.

In the effect movable accessory 41, the sub-display device 42 is stored below the main display device 6 at a retracted position (FIG. 15A), and the upper part of the sub-display device 42 overlaps the lower part of the main display device 6 ( The upper part of the sub-display device 42 shields the lower front part of the main display device 6), and the position conversion operation is performed to the effect standby position (FIG. 15 (B)), and a predetermined effect having the effect standby position as a start point and an end point. According to the operation pattern, the effect is operated on the front side of the main display device 6 (see FIG. 16).
As shown in FIG. 15A, the upper end of the sub-display device 42 of the effect movable accessory 41 is located directly above the lower opening edge of the center case 5, and only the upper end is the center case. It is a position where most of the sub-display device 42 is hidden except for the upper end portion, which is exposed from the opening of 5. Only the upper end of the sub-display device 42 can be visually recognized from the front of the machine base of the effect movable accessory 41 in the retracted position. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 15B, the effect standby position is a position directly above the retracted position, and the upper portion of the sub display device 42 of the effect movable accessory 41 overlaps the lower end portion of the main display device 6. Most of the sub-display device 42 is exposed from the opening of the center case 5. Most of the sub-display device 42 can be visually recognized from the front of the machine base of the effect movable accessory 41 in the effect standby position.

The effect operation pattern executes a series of effect operations in which the effect movable accessory 41 starts operating from the effect standby position and ends the operation at the effect standby position. That is, the effect standby position is the start point and end point of the effect operation according to the effect operation pattern.
Here, in the configuration of the present embodiment, the effect movable accessory 41 is moved from the effect standby position to the effect position (FIG. 16) where the sub display device 42 overlaps in front of the central portion of the main display device 6, and then the effect is increased. An effect operation pattern is set to perform an effect operation of descending to the effect standby position.

Further, the sub-display device 42 of the effect movable accessory 41 is controlled by the sub-integrated control device 83 via the effect symbol control device 82 to display the effect symbol. That is, when the sub-integrated control device 83 transmits data and a command for displaying the effect symbol on the sub display device 42 to the effect symbol control device 82, the effect symbol control device 82 sub-displays based on the data and the command. The device 42 is controlled to display the effect symbol on the display screen of the sub display device 42.

(2) Operation of the effect movable accessory 41 In the configuration of this embodiment, when the power is off, the effect movable accessory 41 is set to the retracted position. Then, when the power of the machine is turned on, there is no undigested hold memory, the special symbol has not changed, and the jackpot game is not executed (hereinafter referred to as a non-game effect state), the effect is movable. The accessory 41 is held in the retracted position. That is, in the non-game effect state, the effect movable accessory 41 is held at the same retracted position as in the power off state. When a game ball enters the start ports 11 and 12 in this non-game effect state (when undigested hold memory occurs), the effect movable accessory 41 is repositioned from the retracted position to the effect standby position, and then the above-mentioned It is stopped at the effect standby position until it becomes a non-game effect state. The period from the occurrence of undigested hold memory in the non-game effect state to the next non-game effect state is referred to as the game effect state. That is, the game effect state is that the special symbol is changing or the jackpot game is being executed with the power turned on. Here, even in a situation where the special symbol is not changed and the jackpot game is not executed, such as between the fluctuation of the special symbol and the next fluctuation, there is an undigested hold memory. If so, it is included in the game production state. That is, in the state of having undigested reserved memory, it is not for a predetermined time from the end of the change of the special symbol to the start of the change of the special symbol due to the next digestion of the undigested reserved memory. Even during the fluctuation time, the game effect flag = 1 is maintained and the game effect state is set as described later.

In this way, in the non-game effect state, the effect movable accessory 41 is held in the same retracted position as in the power-off state, and undigested hold memory is generated by entering the game ball into the start ports 11 and 12 (hold memory). The position of the effect movable accessory 41 is changed from the retracted position to the effect standby position on condition that the number is changed from 0 to 1. Then, the effect movable accessory 41 is stopped at the effect standby position in the game effect state, and then the effect movable accessory 41 is evacuated from the effect standby position on condition that the game effect state is converted to the non-game effect state. Reposition to position.
Here, as the condition for changing the position from the retracted position to the effect standby position, the game ball enters the starting ports 11 and 12 in the non-game effect state, or the special symbol changes with the entry. Any of them may be used as the starting point because they are substantially the same.

Further, in the configuration of the present embodiment, in the special reach effect (for example, SP reach effect) executed during the change of the special symbol (game effect state), the effect movable accessory 41 is produced according to the effect operation pattern. Let me. That is, on condition that the execution decision of the SP reach effect is performed, the effect operation of the effect movable accessory 41 according to the effect operation pattern is executed. Here, in the effect operation pattern executed in the SP reach effect, the effect movable accessory 41 is moved from the effect standby position to the effect position and held at the start of the reach effect (FIG. 16). With the end of the reach effect, a series of effect operations for returning from the effect position to the effect standby position is executed. Then, when the effect movable accessory 41 is in the effect position, the sub display device 42 of the effect movable accessory 41 displays the effect symbol related to the SP reach effect on the sub display device 42. As a result, the SP reach effect can be further enhanced. For example, of the three special effect symbols that are variablely displayed on the main display device 6 as the special symbol fluctuates, one special effect symbol is hidden by the effect movable accessory 41, and various sub-display devices 42. By displaying the production pattern (see FIG. 20), the emotions of the player who expects a big hit can be effectively stimulated, and the interest of the reach production can be further improved.

Further, during the big hit game (the game effect state), the effect movable accessory 41 is produced and operated according to the effect operation pattern. That is, on condition that the execution of the jackpot game is started, the effect operation of the effect movable accessory 41 according to the effect operation pattern is executed. Here, in the effect operation pattern executed during the jackpot game, the effect movable accessory 41 is moved from the effect standby position to the effect position and held at the start of the jackpot game (FIG. 16), and the jackpot is held. A series of effect operations of returning from the effect position to the effect standby position are executed at the end of the game. Then, the effect movable accessory 41 is at the effect position, and the effect symbol related to the effect of the big hit game is displayed on the sub display device 42. As a result, the production during the big hit game can be further enhanced. For example, the sub-display device 42 displays the effect linked to the effect display during the big hit game displayed on the main display device 6, or the sub-display device gives a notice of whether or not to shift to the probabilistic game state after the big hit game. It can be displayed at 42.

Since such an SP reach effect (special reach effect) or a big hit game effect may be executed a plurality of times in the game effect state, the above condition (decision to execute the SP reach effect or start of execution of the big hit game). Each time the effect is established, a series of effect operations of moving the effect movable accessory 41 from the effect standby position to the effect position and returning the effect 41 is executed. Then, as described above, this series of effect operations is an operation with the effect standby position as the starting point and the end point.

Next, the operation of changing the position of the effect movable accessory 41 between the retracted position and the effect standby position will be described.
In this embodiment, a plurality of standby operation patterns for converting the position of the effect movable accessory 41 into the evacuation position and the effect standby position are set, and the effect movable accessory has different operation modes depending on each standby operation pattern. 41 is repositioned into a retracted position and an effect standby position. Then, one standby operation pattern is selected from the plurality of standby operation patterns according to the set values 1 to 6, and the effect movable accessory 41 is repositioned according to the selected standby operation pattern. There is.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, five types of first to fifth standby operation patterns are set. Here, in the first standby operation pattern, the effect movable accessory 41 is moved from the retracted position to the effect standby position at a preset normal operating speed, and descends from the effect standby position to the retracted position at the normal operating speed. Move (normal speed operation mode). Further, in the second standby operation pattern, the effect movable accessory 41 is moved from the retracted position to the effect standby position at a low operating speed lower than the normal operating speed, and the effect standby position is moved at the low operating speed. To the retracted position (low speed operation mode). Further, in the third standby operation pattern, the effect movable accessory 41 is moved from the retracted position to the effect standby position at a high operating speed higher than the normal operating speed, and the effect standby position is moved at the high operating speed. To the retracted position (high-speed operation mode). Further, in the fourth standby operation pattern, the effect movable accessory 41 is repositioned from the retracted position to the effect standby position by an intermittent operation that repeats ascending and pausing, and descends from the effect standby position to the retracted position. The position is changed by the intermittent operation that repeats the operation and the pause (intermittent operation mode). Further, in the fifth standby operation pattern, the effect movable accessory 41 is moved from the retracted position to the effect standby position while being swung left and right to change the position, and is also swung left and right from the effect standby position to the retracted position. While moving down, the position is changed (oscillation operation mode).
In the first to fifth standby operation patterns, although the conversion operation between the retracted position and the effect standby position is different as described above, the effect is movable at the effect position (FIG. 16) during the SP reach effect or the jackpot game. Holding the accessory 41 is the same.

Then, the set values 1 to 6 are suggested according to the operation mode of the effect movable accessory 41 according to the first to fifth standby operation patterns.
Specifically, the first standby operation pattern can be selected when the set values 2 to 6 are set, and the effect movable accessory 41 is set to the retracted position and the effect standby position according to the first standby operation pattern. When the position conversion is activated, it is suggested that any of the set values 2 to 6 is set.
The second standby operation pattern can be selected when an odd number of set values 1, 3, and 5 is set, and when the effect movable accessory 41 is repositioned according to the second standby operation pattern. , Suggests that an odd number of settings is set.
The third standby operation pattern can be selected when an even number of set values 2, 4, and 6 is set, and when the position conversion operation according to the third standby operation pattern is executed, an even number is obtained. It suggests that the set value is set.
The fourth standby operation pattern can be selected when the set values 4 to 6 are set, and when the position conversion operation according to the fourth standby operation pattern is executed, the set values 4 to 6 are set. Suggests that either is set.
The fifth standby operation pattern can be selected when the set value 6 is set, and the set value 6 is set when the position conversion operation according to the fifth standby operation pattern is executed. Suggest that.

Here, the first to fifth standby operation patterns are selected according to the respective selection probabilities that are valid in each of the set values 1 to 6.
When the set value 1 is set, the probability of selecting the second standby operation pattern is 100%, and no other standby operation pattern is selected.
When the set value 2 is set, the probability of selecting the first standby operation pattern is 40%, and the probability of selecting the third standby operation pattern is 60%.
When the set value 3 is set, the probability of selecting the first standby operation pattern is 40%, and the probability of selecting the second standby operation pattern is 60%.
When the set value 4 is set, the probability of selecting the first standby operation pattern is 40%, the probability of selecting the third standby operation pattern is 40%, and the probability of selecting the fourth standby operation pattern is 40%. Is 20%.
When the set value 5 is set, the probability of selecting the first standby operation pattern is 40%, the probability of selecting the second standby operation pattern is 40%, and the probability of selecting the fourth standby operation pattern is 40%. Is 20%.
When the set value 6 is set, the probability of selecting the first standby operation pattern is 30%, the probability of selecting the third standby operation pattern is 40%, and the probability of selecting the fourth standby operation pattern is 40%. Is 20%, and the probability of selecting the fifth standby operation pattern is 10%.

(3) Operation control of the effect movable accessory 41 by the sub-integrated control device 83 The sub-integrated control device 83 positions the effect movable accessory 41 at the retracted position and the effect standby position according to the first to fifth standby operation patterns. The standby operation control process to be converted and the effect operation control process to operate the effect movable accessory 41 by the SP reach effect and the jackpot effect are executed.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the standby operation control process. This standby operation control process is periodically executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 (for example, a timer interrupt process having a cycle of 2 ms).

The standby operation control process determines in S800 whether or not the game effect flag = 1. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S800: Yes) and S850, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S800: No) and S805. Here, the game effect flag is converted by S810 and S865 described later, and the game effect flag = 1 indicates the above-mentioned game effect state, and the game effect flag = 0 indicates the above-mentioned non-game effect state.

In S805, it is determined whether or not undigested reserved memory has been generated (in other words, whether or not the number of reserved memories has changed from 0 to 1). In the case of an affirmative determination (S805: Yes), the process proceeds to S810, and in the case of a negative determination (S805: No), the standby operation control process is terminated. Here, S805 is a process executed when the game effect flag = 0 (non-game effect state), and the information received from the main control device 80 by the start winning process described above (the first and second hold). Judgment is based on information indicating an increase in memory).

In S810, the game production flag is set to 1, and the process proceeds to S815. In S815, the standby operation pattern determination process is executed. In this standby operation pattern determination process, one standby operation pattern is determined from the first to fifth standby operation patterns described above according to the set setting values 1 to 6 and the selection probability (see FIG. 17). It is a process to be valid.
Here, as described above, the set information of the set values 1 to 6 is transmitted from the main control device 80 when the power is turned on, and is stored in the RAM by the sub-integrated control device 83. Therefore, the sub-integrated control device 83 can check the set value stored in the RAM at any time, at least when the power is on.

In S820, the standby operation process is executed. In this standby operation process, the effect movable accessory 41 is repositioned from the retracted position to the effect standby position by driving and controlling the accessory drive device 44 according to the standby operation pattern enabled in S815 (FIG. 15). reference).
Here, the accessory driving device 44 is driven and stopped in a state where the effect movable accessory 41 is moved to the effect standby position. Therefore, the effect movable accessory 41 stays at the effect standby position until the accessory drive device 44 is driven next.

In S850 which shifts by the affirmative determination of S800, it is determined whether or not there is undigested reserved memory. In the case of an affirmative determination (S850: Yes), the standby operation control process is terminated, and in the case of a negative determination (S850: No), the process proceeds to S855.
Here, the determination as to whether or not there is undigested reserved memory is determined by the information transmitted from the main control device 80 (information indicating an increase in the first and second reserved memories) by the start winning process described above and the above-mentioned success or failure. It is performed based on the number of reserved storages written in the fluctuation start command transmitted from the main control device 80 by the determination process.

In S855, it is determined whether or not the special symbol is changing. In the case of an affirmative determination (S855: Yes), the standby operation control process is terminated, and in the case of a negative determination (S855: No), the process proceeds to S860.
Here, the determination as to whether or not the special symbol is being changed is performed based on the fluctuation start command and the symbol determination command transmitted from the main control device 80 by the above-mentioned hit / fail determination process.

In S860, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is in progress. In the case of an affirmative determination (S860: Yes), the standby operation control process is terminated, and in the case of a negative determination (S860: No), the process proceeds to S865.
Here, the determination of whether or not the jackpot game is in progress includes a jackpot game start command transmitted from the main control device 80 by the above-mentioned hit / fail determination process and a jackpot end command transmitted from the main control device 80 by the above-mentioned jackpot game process. It is done based on.

In S865, the game effect flag is set to 0, and the process shifts to S870. In S870, the process of confirming one standby operation pattern validated in S815 is performed, and the process proceeds to S875.

In S875, the evacuation operation process is executed. In this evacuation operation process, the effect movable accessory 41 is retracted from the effect standby position by driving and controlling the accessory drive device 44 according to the standby operation pattern confirmed in S870 (standby operation pattern enabled in S815). The position is changed to the position. Here, the accessory driving device 44 is driven and stopped with the effect movable accessory 41 moved to the evacuation position. Therefore, the effect movable accessory 41 is held in the retracted position until the accessory driving device 44 is driven next time.
Further, in S875, after the drive control of the accessory drive device 44, the standby operation pattern enabled in S815 is invalidated. As a result, the next time the game effect flag = 1, a new standby operation pattern is selected and enabled.

Next, the effect operation control process described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This effect operation control process is periodically executed by the sub-integrated control device 83 (for example, a timer interrupt process having a cycle of 2 ms).

The effect operation control process determines in S900 whether or not the game effect flag = 1. In the case of an affirmative determination (S900: Yes), the process proceeds to S905, and in the case of a negative determination (S900: No), the effect operation control process is terminated.

In S905, it is determined whether or not it is the start timing of the SP reach effect. In the case of an affirmative determination, the process proceeds to (S905: Yes) and S910, and in the case of a negative determination, the process proceeds to (S905: No) and S920.
Here, when the sub-integrated control device 83 receives the fluctuation start command from the main control device 80, the information included in the fluctuation start command (SP reach effect execution decision information, special symbol) is performed by a special effect display process (not shown). The variation display mode of the special effect symbol is determined based on the fluctuation time information of Is displayed. Then, when the SP reach effect is executed, since the effect mode of the SP reach effect is also included in the variable display mode of the special effect symbol, the SP reach is based on the variable display mode of the special effect symbol. You can check the start timing of the production.

In S910, the SP reach effect operation process is executed. In the SP reach effect operation process, the effect movable accessory 41 is produced and operated by driving and controlling the accessory drive device 44 according to the effect operation pattern. As a result, as described above, the effect movable accessory 41 is moved and held from the effect standby position to the effect position with the start of the SP reach effect, and is produced from the effect position with the end of the SP reach effect. A series of effect operations of returning to the standby position is executed.
After this S910, the effect operation control process is terminated.

In S920, which shifts due to the negative determination in S905, it is determined whether or not the start timing of the jackpot game has come. In the case of an affirmative determination (S920: Yes), the process proceeds to S925, and in the case of a negative determination (S920: No), the effect operation control process is terminated. Here, the start timing of the big hit game can be confirmed by the command for starting the big hit game transmitted from the main control device 80 by the above-mentioned hit / fail determination process.

In S925, the jackpot effect operation process is executed. In the jackpot effect operation process, the effect movable accessory 41 is produced and operated by driving and controlling the accessory drive device 44 according to the effect operation pattern. As a result, as described above, the effect movable accessory 41 is moved and held from the effect standby position to the effect position with the start of the jackpot game, and from the effect position to the effect standby position with the end of the jackpot game. A series of production operations of returning to are executed.
After this S925, the effect operation control process is terminated.

(4) Operation mode of the effect movable accessory 41 An operation mode in which the effect movable accessory 41 is repositioned to a retracted position and an effect standby position, and an operation mode in which the effect movable accessory 41 is moved to the effect position. Will be described according to the progress of the game.

When the power is turned on by turning on the power of the pachinko machine 1, the effect movable accessory 41 is held in the same retracted position as when the power is turned off, as shown in FIG. 20 (A). Since the state in which the player is not playing the game is the non-game effect state (game effect flag = 0), the effect movable accessory 41 is held in the retracted position. In the state where the player is not playing the game (non-game effect state), the customer waiting demonstration image 109 is displayed on the main display device 6.
When the game is started by the player starting the rotation operation of the launch handle 64, the game ball is launched along with the rotation operation of the launch handle 64, and the game ball rolls in the game area 3. It moves down. Even when the game ball is launched in this way, if the game ball does not enter the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, it is in the non-game effect state, and thus is shown in FIG. 20 (A). The effect movable accessory 41 is held at the retracted position.

When the game ball launched by the rotation operation of the launch handle 64 enters the first start port 11 or the second start port 12, the above-mentioned hold memory is generated (start winning process). Along with this, the non-game effect state is converted to the game effect state (game effect flag = 1), and the effect movable accessory 41 is repositioned from the retracted position to the effect standby position as shown in FIG. 20 (B). .. Further, the reserved memory is digested, the special symbol is started to change, and the special effect symbols 101a to 101c are variablely displayed on the main display device (effect symbol display device) 6. When a game ball enters the starting ports 11 and 12 during such a change in the special symbol, a hold memory is generated, and the hold symbol 105 indicating the number of undigested hold memories held is displayed on the main display device 6. .. The number of pending symbols 105 displayed informs the number of pending storages that have not been digested.
Here, when, for example, a set value 4 is set in the pachinko machine 1, the effect movable accessory is according to one standby operation pattern enabled by the set value 4 and the selection probability (see FIG. 17). The position of 41 is changed from the retracted position to the effect standby position. When the fourth standby operation pattern is enabled, the position of the effect movable accessory 41 is changed from the retracted position to the effect standby position by an intermittent operation mode in which ascending and pausing are repeated. It is suggested that any of the set values 4 to 6 is set depending on the intermittent operation mode of the effect movable accessory 41.

After the start of fluctuation of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c, as shown in FIG. 20C, when the special effect symbols 101a and 101c are stopped and displayed on the main display device 6 to reach the reach, the reach effect is executed. Here, when the SP reach effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 20D, the effect operation of moving the effect movable accessory 41 from the effect retract position to the effect position is executed according to the effect operation pattern. Then, the effect movable accessory 41 is held at the effect position during the SP reach effect, and the sub display device 42 displays the effect symbol 109 that is linked to the effect display on the main display device 6. The effect operation of the effect movable accessory 41 and the effect display on the sub display device 42 of the effect movable accessory 41 enhance the SP reach effect and improve the interest of the game.

When the SP reach effect is completed, as shown in FIG. 21 (A), the effect movable accessory 41 changes its position from the effect position to the effect standby position by the effect operation. Then, when the special effect symbol 101b is stopped and displayed with a symbol different from the special effect symbols 101a and 101c, the loss is confirmed.

If there is undigested reserved memory when the special symbol is stopped, the undigested reserved memory is digested with the determination of the loss of the special symbol, and as shown in FIG. 21 (B), the special effect symbol 101a to The variation display (variation of the special symbol) of 101c is started. Here, if there is an undigested hold memory when the loss of the special symbol is confirmed, the game effect state (game effect flag = 1) is maintained, and the effect movable accessory 41 is stopped at the effect standby position.
When there is an undigested reserved memory in this way, the reserved memory is digested every time the special symbol is determined to be lost, and the change of the special symbol is repeatedly executed. Then, when the SP reach effect is executed during the change of the special symbol, the effect operation with the effect movable accessory 41 as the start point and the end point of the effect standby position is executed. Further, when the SP reach effect is not executed during the change of the special symbol, the effect movable accessory 41 is stopped at the effect standby position without executing the effect operation.

On the other hand, if there is no undigested hold memory when the loss is confirmed by stopping the special symbol (stop display of the special effect symbol 101a to 101c), the game effect state is converted to the non-game effect state (game effect flag =). 0), as shown in FIGS. 21C to 21D, the effect movable accessory 41 changes its position from the effect standby position to the retracted position. Then, in the non-game effect state, the effect movable accessory 41 is held in the retracted position. When a predetermined time elapses after the position is changed to the evacuation position, the customer waiting demo image 109 is displayed on the main display device 6.
Here, the effect movable accessory 41 is repositioned from the effect standby position to the evacuation position according to the intermittent operation mode according to the fourth standby operation pattern that is effective when the game effect state is reached. In this embodiment, it is suggested that any of the set values 4 to 6 is set depending on the intermittent operation mode of the effect movable accessory 41 even at the time of conversion from the game effect state to the non-game effect state.

Further, when the big hit is confirmed by the stop of the special symbol (stop display of the special effect symbols 101a to 101c), the above-mentioned big hit game is started. Along with the start of this big hit game, the effect movable accessory 41 is produced and operated according to the effect operation pattern. Then, the effect movable accessory 41 is held at the effect position during the jackpot game, and the sub display device 42 displays an effect linked to the effect display for the jackpot game displayed on the main display device 6. The effect operation of the effect movable accessory 41 and the effect display on the sub display device 42 of the effect movable accessory 41 excite the jackpot game and improve the interest of the game. When the big hit game is completed after this, the effect movable accessory 41 changes its position from the effect position to the effect standby position by the effect operation.
At the end of such a big hit game, normally, the game ball launched during the big hit game enters the starting ports 11 and 12, and undigested hold memory is accumulated, so that the game production state is continued. , The effect movable accessory 41 stops at the effect standby position. If there is no undigested hold memory at the end of the big hit game, the game effect state is converted to the non-game effect state, and the effect movable accessory 41 is repositioned from the effect standby position to the evacuation position.

Further, as described above, when a new hold memory in which the game ball enters the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 is generated after the game effect state is changed to the non-game effect state, the game effect is performed again. In this state, the effect movable accessory 41 is repositioned from the retracted position to the effect standby position. Here, when the game effect state is entered, the standby operation pattern is selected by the set value 4 and the selection probability as described above, and the effect movable accessory 41 is repositioned according to the selected standby operation pattern. That is, even if the same machine has the set value set, the standby operation pattern is selected according to the set set value and the selection probability each time the non-game effect state is changed to the game effect state. The movable accessory 41 may perform a position change operation between a retracted position and an effect standby position depending on a different operation mode. For example, when the position conversion operation of the effect movable accessory 41 is performed by the fourth standby operation pattern at the time of conversion between the non-game effect state and the game effect state, but the third standby operation pattern is selected at the next conversion. The effect movable accessory 41 performs the position change operation according to the third standby operation pattern. When the effect movable accessory 41 changes its position between the retracted position and the effect standby position according to the different standby operation patterns as described above, the player may be able to easily guess the set set value.

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In the configuration of the embodiment, the effect movable accessory 41 is held in the same evacuation position as when the power is turned off in the non-game effect state, and is stopped at the effect standby position located above the evacuation position in the game effect state. In the SP reach effect and the jackpot game effect, the effect operation is performed according to the effect operation pattern starting and ending at the effect standby position. In such a configuration, not only the effect operation performed as the SP reach effect or the jackpot effect, but also the evacuation position and the effect standby position when the effect movable accessory 41 is converted into the non-game effect state and the game effect state. Since the position change operation is performed, the operation opportunity of the effect movable accessory 41 is increased. Therefore, it is possible to make the production of the entire machine stand lively.
Here, since the probability that these SP reach effects and jackpot game effects are executed is relatively low, they may not be executed during the player's game, and the effect of the effect operation of the effect movable accessory 41 is described. It may not be enjoyable by the player. On the other hand, since the possibility of entering the first starting port 11 or the second starting port 12 is extremely high compared to the execution probability of the SP reach effect and the jackpot game effect described above, the evacuation position of the effect movable accessory 41 The player can visually recognize the position conversion operation between the effect and the effect standby position with an extremely high probability. Therefore, even in a situation where the effect movable accessory 41 does not perform the effect operation, the interest of the game can be improved by the position conversion operation of the effect movable accessory 41 to the retracted position and the effect standby position.

Further, in this embodiment, since the effect movable accessory 41 is in the effect standby position only in the game effect state in which the special symbol changes or the jackpot game is executed, the game is being played in the non-game effect state. It is possible to remind the person of the desire to change the position of the effect movable accessory 41 to the effect standby position, and to encourage the player to launch a more aggressive game ball. Further, in the configuration of the present embodiment, the set values 1 to 6 are suggested depending on the operation mode of the effect movable accessory 41 that changes the position between the retracted position and the effect standby position. Therefore, the non-game effect state. It is possible to further encourage the player to launch the game ball at. Then, even for a machine that is not in operation, it is easy to remind the player of the feeling of trying to play the game in order to confirm the suggestion of the set value.
Here, in this embodiment, the evacuation position is a position where only the upper end portion of the effect movable accessory 41 can be visually recognized, while the effect standby position is above the retract position, and the effect movable accessory 41 Most of them are visible. That is, the visibility of the effect movable accessory 41 (sub-display device 42) is higher when the effect is in the standby position than in the case where the effect is in the retracted position. As a result, since the player can determine the evacuation position and the effect standby position at a glance, it is easier to recall the player's feeling of trying to change the position to the effect standby position described above. Therefore, the operating rate of the machine base can be greatly improved.

Further, as described above, since the set setting values 1 to 6 are suggested depending on the operation mode of the effect movable accessory 41 that changes the position between the retracted position and the effect standby position, the SP reach effect and the jackpot game effect In addition to the effect operation in, the player's attention can be attracted to the effect movable accessory 41. In this way, the conversion timing between the non-game production state and the game production state, which is a timing that is difficult for the player to pay attention to in the past, can provide new fun depending on the operation mode of the production movable accessory 41. It can be further improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-display device 42 of the effect movable accessory 41 is linked with the main display device 6 in accordance with the effect operation of the effect movable accessory 41 in the SP reach effect or the jackpot game effect. Since the effect display is executed, the effect effect of the effect operation of the effect movable accessory 41 can be further improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the effect standby position for stopping the effect movable accessory 41 in the game effect state is located at the lower part of the center case 5, the effect is provided in a narrow space around the center case 5. The movable accessory 41 may be stopped. However, in the non-game effect state, since the effect movable accessory 41 is held in the retracted position below the effect standby position, it is possible to provide a margin in the narrow space around the center case 5. As a result, it is possible to alleviate the problem of the conventional configuration in which the operation of other devices is hindered by the effect movable accessory installed in the narrow space around the center case 5. In particular, by adjusting the positional relationship with other devices that are operated in the non-game effect state, it is possible to solve the above-mentioned problem of hindering mutual operation.

Further, in the present embodiment, the lower part of the display screen of the main display device 6 becomes a blind spot due to the effect movable accessory 41 at the effect standby position in the game effect state, but the display of the main display device 6 is displayed in the non-game effect state. There is no blind spot on the screen due to the effect movable accessory 41. Therefore, in the non-game effect state, the effect display can be executed on the entire display screen of the main display device 6, and the effect display can exert a sufficient effect. More specifically, in the non-game effect state, the customer waiting demo image 109 and the like can be displayed using the entire display screen of the main display device 6, so that the customer waiting demo image 109 can be used, for example, to explain and explain the game method. Can be displayed in an easy-to-understand manner for the player. This can contribute to the improvement of the operating rate of the machine base. Further, the occurrence of a blind spot on the display screen of the main display device 6 due to the overlap with the effect movable accessory 41 staying at the effect standby position may be a factor of reducing the effect of the main display device 6, but the game effect state. Since it is limited to only, it is possible to suppress the reduction of the effect due to the blind spot. Therefore, according to the configuration of the present embodiment, it is possible to suppress the problem of the conventional configuration that the effect of the effect is reduced due to the blind spot generated in the main display device due to the movable accessory.
Further, in the conventional configuration, even when the game by the player is not executed (including when the power is turned off), a part of the effect movable accessory overlaps with the main display device, so that maintenance work and the like are performed. When cleaning the display screen of the main display device, there is also a problem that it is difficult to clean the part that overlaps with the effect movable accessory. On the other hand, in the configuration of this embodiment, since the effect movable accessory 41 is in the retracted position when the power is turned off and in the non-game effect state, it is easy to clean the display screen of the main display device 6 during maintenance work. There are also advantages.

Further, as described above, in the configuration of this embodiment, since the effect movable accessory 41 is held at the retracted position below the effect standby position when the power is turned off, the work of installing the machine stand on the game island and the game Even if an accident occurs in which the effect movable accessory 41 (sub-display device 42) falls off from the movable arm 43 or the accessory drive device 44 due to some factor in the work of removing from the island, the impact due to the drop can be reduced. Therefore, there is also an advantage that the risk of damaging the effect movable accessory 41 due to such a fall can be reduced.
Further, during transportation of the pachinko machine, in order to prevent damage to the main display device 6 due to a collision with other equipment, a falling object, or the like, a cushioning material is provided in the opening of the center case 5 that exposes the main display device 6. Is being fitted. Here, for example, in the conventional configuration in which the effect movable accessory held in the initial position or the standby position partially overlaps the main display device when the power is turned off, it is difficult to fit the cushioning material by the effect movable accessory. Therefore, a special cushioning material suitable for the production movable accessory has been required. In response to such a problem, in the configuration of the present embodiment, since the effect movable accessory 41 is held at the retracted position below the effect standby position which is the starting point of the effect operation, the opening of the center case 5 is described as described above. It is possible to secure a sufficient space for fitting the cushioning material. Therefore, there is an excellent advantage that the cushioning material can be easily attached or detached, and the same cushioning material as the machine base without the effect movable accessory can be used.
Further, in order to prevent the upper part of the effect movable accessory 41 (sub display device 42) from being damaged due to a collision with other equipment, a falling object, or the like during transportation of the pachinko machine, the effect movable accessory 41 A special cushioning material that protects the upper part of the slingshot is fitted between the upper part of the effect movable accessory 41 and the lower part of the upper bulging part of the center case 5 (or the lower edge of the opening of the center case 5). In some cases. Here, in the conventional configuration provided with the effect movable accessory that is held in the initial position or the standby position when the power is turned off, the effect movable accessory is in the initial position or the standby position when the effect is specific. When it has a trajectory that is displaced downward, the effect movable accessory can be structurally lowered from the initial position or the like, so that the effect movable accessory is lowered due to vibration during transportation or the like. Then, the fitted cushioning material may come off, and a falling object or the like may collide with the effect movable accessory. In response to such a problem, in the configuration of the present embodiment, when the power is turned off, the effect movable accessory 41 is held in the retracted position below the effect standby position and does not descend from the retracted position. It is possible to prevent the cushioning material from being loosely fitted and coming off. That is, according to the configuration of the present embodiment, there is also an excellent advantage that the occurrence of the problem of the cushioning material coming off in the above-mentioned conventional configuration can be suppressed.

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The correspondence between the terms used in the description of the above-described embodiment and the terms described in the claims is shown below.
The pachinko machine 1 corresponds to an example of a game machine.
The first special figure display device 9 and the second special figure display device 10 correspond to an example of the special symbol display device.
The entry into the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 (or the digestion of the first and second hold memories) corresponds to an example of the fluctuation start condition.
The hit / fail determination processes S250 and S305 correspond to an example of the special symbol control means.
The jackpot game corresponds to an example of a special game.
The jackpot game process corresponds to an example of a special game control means.
The standby operation control process and the effect operation control process of the sub-integrated control device 83 correspond to an example of the accessory operation control means.
The standby operation control process corresponds to an example of the accessory evacuation processing content and the standby operation processing content.
The effect operation control process corresponds to an example of the effect operation process content.
The jackpot winning probability corresponds to an example of the winning probability.
The probability setting switch 95 and the setting change button 96 correspond to an example of the winning probability setting means.
The hit / fail determination processes S165 to S200 correspond to an example of the hit / fail determination means.
The first to fifth standby operation patterns correspond to an example of the standby operation pattern.
The standby operation control processes S815, S820, S870, and S875 correspond to an example of the setting suggestion operation process.
The sub-display device 42 of the effect movable accessory 41 corresponds to an example of the effect display device.

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Another example of the above-described embodiment will be described below.
In the embodiment, the evacuation position is directly below the effect symbol display device (main display device) 6 and the effect standby position is directly above the evacuation position. However, the evacuation position and the effect standby position are appropriately changed. It is possible. For example, the evacuation position is set above the main display device 6, and the position directly below the evacuation position (the position where the lower end of the sub display device 42 of the effect movable accessory 41 overlaps the upper part of the main display device 6) is set as the effect standby position. can do. Alternatively, the evacuation position is set to the left of the main display device 6, and the right position of the evacuation position (the position where the right end of the sub display device 42 overlaps the left of the main display device 6) is set as the effect standby position. Is also good. Further, the retracted position may be set to the right side of the main display device 6, and the left position of the retracted position may be set as the effect standby position. In this way, the evacuation position can be set to the position where one side portion of the effect movable accessory 41 overlaps with the main display device 6, and the effect standby position can be set to the inside of the evacuation position. With such a configuration, in the non-game effect state, the effect movable accessory 41 is held at the evacuation position isolated from the effect symbol display device 6, thereby hindering the effect display on the effect symbol display device 6. In addition, in the game effect state, the effect display and the effect symbol display device 6 on the sub display device 42 of the effect movable accessory 41 are stopped at the effect standby position closer to the effect symbol display device 6 than the retracted position. It is possible to easily associate it with the effect display in, and it is possible to improve the effect of both effects.
Further, the evacuation position of the embodiment is set as a position where the upper end portion of the sub display device 42 of the effect movable accessory 41 is exposed from the opening of the center case 5, but the evacuation position is not limited to this, and the evacuation position is the sub display. It may be set as a position that hides the entire device 42 (a position that cannot be seen from the front). Similarly, even in the effect standby position, the upper end portion of the sub display device 42 may be set so as not to overlap with the main display device 6. Such a retracted position and an effect standby position can be similarly set when the main display device 6 is set above or to the left or right. In any case, the retracted position and the effect standby position are the visibility of the effect movable accessory (sub-display device) when the effect movable accessory is in the effect standby position as compared with the case where the effect movable accessory is in the effect standby position. It is preferable to set each so as to be high.

In the embodiment, the evacuation position and the effect standby position are set around the center case (main display device), but the present invention is not limited to this, and the evacuation position and the effect standby position may be appropriately changed and set to a predetermined position on the front side of the machine base. You can also. For example, the evacuation position can be set at the right end of the game area 3, and the effect standby position can be set at the right end of the center case 5 (adjacent portion on the right side of the main display device 6). In this case, it is possible to make the entire effect movable accessory invisible or a part of the effect movable accessory visible at the retracted position.
Even when the retracted position and the effect standby position are determined in this way, as described above, it is preferable to have a configuration in which the visibility of the effect movable accessory is higher in the effect standby position than in the retracted position. ..

In the embodiment, the effect operation (effect operation pattern) starting and ending at the effect standby position is repositioned to one effect position where the sub display device 42 of the effect movable accessory 41 overlaps the central portion of the main display device 6. However, the operation is not limited to this, and can be changed and set as appropriate. For example, an operation in which the sub display device 42 changes positions in a predetermined order to a plurality of overlapping effect positions in front of the main display device 6 can be set as an effect operation starting and ending at the effect standby position. Alternatively, instead of moving to the specific effect position described above, an operation of moving along a predetermined route in front of the main display device 6 can be set as the effect operation.
Further, it is also possible to set a plurality of such effect operations (effect operation patterns) in advance so that any one of the effect operations is selectively executed. Furthermore, it is also possible to execute different production operations for the SP reach effect and the jackpot effect.

In the embodiment, the effect movable accessory 41 is operated by the first to fifth standby operation patterns that change the position between the retracted position and the effect standby position, but such a standby operation pattern can be appropriately changed and set. For example, a standby operation pattern for changing the position of the effect movable accessory 41 while swinging up and down can be set, or a standby operation pattern for changing the position after going back and forth between the evacuation position and the effect standby position can be set. Etc. Further, in the embodiment, five types of standby operation patterns are set, but it is also possible to set three types or eight types of standby operation patterns.
Further, in the embodiment, the position conversion from the retracted position to the effect standby position and the position conversion from the effect standby position to the retracted position are executed in the same operation mode (the first to fifth standby operation patterns). However, the present invention may be limited to a configuration in which the position conversion to the effect standby position and the position conversion to the evacuation position are executed by different operation modes. Further, the configuration may include a different operating mode and the same operating mode in which the position conversion to the effect standby position and the position conversion to the evacuation position are different. In this way, when the position conversion from the retracted position to the effect standby position and the position conversion from the effect standby position to the retracted position are performed by different operation modes, one of the operations is performed each time the position conversion is executed. The configuration may be such that the mode is selected and determined.

Here, when the position conversion from the retracted position to the effect standby position and the position conversion from the effect standby position to the retracted position are performed by different operation modes, the set values 1 to 6 are performed depending on only one operation mode. May be suggested, or the set values 1 to 6 may be suggested depending on both operating modes. When both operating modes suggest the set values 1 to 6, one operating mode may suggest the set values 1 to 6 with higher accuracy than the other operating mode. Suitable. Specifically, the operation mode from the retracted position to the effect standby position accurately suggests the set values 1 to 6 as compared with the operation mode from the effect standby position to the effect standby position. According to this configuration, the effect of promoting the launch of the game ball on the non-operating machine can be further enhanced.

In the embodiment, the setting values 2 to 6, the odd number setting value, the even number setting value, and the setting value 4 are suggested for the first to fifth standby operation patterns for which the positions are changed to the retracted position and the effect standby position. The configuration is such that the suggestions of to 6 and the suggestions of the set value 6 are assigned, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the suggestions of the set values to be assigned to each standby operation pattern can be appropriately changed and set. For example, the configuration may include a standby operation pattern to which the suggestion of the setting value 1 is assigned, a standby operation pattern to which the setting values 1 to 3 are assigned, and the like. Further, the standby operation pattern and the set value may be set to one-to-one. In this configuration, the player can accurately know the set value by the position conversion operation between the evacuation position and the effect standby position.

In the embodiment, as described above, the set values 1 to 6 (big hit winning probability) are suggested depending on the operation mode of changing the position between the retracted position and the effect standby position. However, the position change is not limited to this, for example. It is also possible to have a configuration that suggests the set value depending on the combination mode of the operation mode of the above and the effect symbol displayed on the sub display device 42. Further, the set value may not be suggested by the position conversion operation between the retracted position and the effect standby position. Then, in the configuration in which the set value is not suggested by this position conversion operation, the set value may be suggested by the effect symbol displayed on the sub display device 42, or the effect displayed on the main display device 6. It may be done according to the design.

In the embodiment, the effect movable accessory 41 is configured to include the sub display device (effect display device) 43, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect movable accessory 41 is configured not to include the sub display device. You can also. Further, the effect movable accessory that does not include the sub display device may be configured to include an LED and a speaker. Further, the effect movable accessory may be configured to include two or all of the sub-display device, the LED, and the speaker. It is also possible that the effect movable accessory is configured to include a plurality of sub-display devices. As a matter of course, it may be an effect movable accessory that does not include any of the sub display device, the LED, and the speaker.

The embodiment is configured to include one effect movable accessory 41, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration including a plurality of effect movable accessories may be provided. Here, as a configuration including a plurality of effect movable accessories, a configuration in which different retract positions and effect standby positions are set for each effect movable accessory is preferable. For example, the first effect movable accessory in which the retracted position and the effect standby position are set on the lower side of the main display device 6 as in the embodiment, and the retracted position and the effect standby position are set on the upper side of the main display device 6. It can be configured to include a second production movable accessory.
Further, in the configuration provided with a plurality of effect movable accessories as described above, the set values 1 to 6 are suggested depending on the operation mode in which any one of the effect movable accessories is repositioned to the retracted position and the effect standby position. It is also possible to have a configuration that suggests the set values 1 to 6 depending on the operation mode of each of the effect movable accessories to the retracted position and the effect standby position. Alternatively, the set values 1 to 6 may be suggested depending on the mode of operation of the effect movable accessory selected by lottery to the retracted position and the effect standby position.

In the embodiment, the effect operation (effect operation pattern) of the effect movable accessory 41 whose starting point and end point are the effect standby position is executed by the SP reach effect and the jackpot game effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. It can also be configured to be executed in other reach productions or small hit game productions. In this way, the conditions for operating the effect of the effect movable accessory 41 (accessory operating conditions) can be appropriately changed and set.
Further, in the embodiment, the sub-display device 42 is configured to display the effect symbol during the effect operation of the effect movable accessory 41, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the timing of displaying the effect symbol on the sub-display device 42 is appropriate. It can be changed and set. For example, the sub-display device 42 may display the effect symbol in accordance with the position conversion operation from the retracted position to the effect standby position. In this configuration, as described above, it is preferable that the set values 1 to 6 are suggested by the effect symbol displayed on the sub display device 42 at the time of the position conversion operation between the retracted position and the effect standby position.

On the other hand, a configuration is also proposed in which the effect movable accessory is repositioned from the retracted position to the effect standby position when the power is turned on, and the effect movable accessory is repositioned from the effect standby position to the retracted position when the power is cut off. In such a configuration, the effect movable accessory is held in the retracted position when the power is off, and is stopped at the effect standby position when the power is on. Then, when a predetermined accessory operating condition (SP reach effect, start of big hit game, etc.) is satisfied, the effect operation with the effect standby position as the starting point and the end point is executed. In this alternative configuration, even if an accident occurs in which the effect movable accessory falls during the installation work or the removal work of the machine base, the risk of the effect movable accessory being damaged can be reduced. It has the same effect and effect as in the embodiment in which the cushioning material can be easily attached during the transportation of the pachinko machine. Further, there is an advantage that the display screen of the main display device can be easily cleaned by maintenance work when the power is turned off.
In this alternative example, as a function for moving the effect movable accessory to the retracted position when the power is cut off, it can be realized by a configuration including a battery or a capacitor for charging the electric power required for moving to the retracted position. Alternatively, when the switch for shutting off the power supply is activated, the effect can be realized by providing a control circuit for shutting off the power supply after moving the effect movable accessory to the retracted position.

In the above-described embodiment, the configuration is provided with six-step setting values 1 to 6 in which different jackpot winning probabilities are set, but the configuration is not limited to this, and the number of steps of the set value can be appropriately changed and set. .. That is, it is also possible to set the set values 1 to 3 in 3 steps, the set values 1 to 10 in 10 steps, and the like. Further, even if the jackpot winning probability defined for each set value is met, the setting is not limited to the embodiment, and can be appropriately changed and set.

The configuration of the above-described embodiment is the one in which the configuration of the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration of the present invention can also be applied to the slot machine. Even in the configuration applied to the slot machine, the same operation and effect as in the embodiment applied to the pachinko machine 1 can be obtained.

1 Pachinko machine (game machine)
9 First special symbol display device (special symbol display device)
10 Second special symbol display device (special symbol display device)
41 Production movable accessory 43 Sub display device (Production display device)

Claims (1)

A special symbol display device that displays special symbols in a variable manner,
A special symbol control means for executing and controlling a series of special symbol variation modes from the start of the variation of the special symbol to the stop of the variation on the special symbol display device when a predetermined variation start condition is satisfied.
When the stop mode of the special symbol that has been changed and stopped by the special symbol control means is the predetermined hit symbol mode, the special game control means for executing the special game that provides the player with a gain, and the special game control means.
An effect movable accessory that is operably arranged on the front side of the machine base and is equipped with an effect display device that displays an effect image.
In a gaming machine provided with an accessory operation control means for operating and controlling the effect movable accessory,
The accessory operation control means
In the non-game effect state in which the special symbol variation mode is not executed and the special game is not executed, the character evacuation process content for holding the effect movable accessory in a predetermined evacuation position, and the contents of the accessory evacuation process.
When the special symbol variation mode or the game effect state in which the special game is executed is entered, the effect movable accessory is repositioned to an effect standby position different from the evacuation position, and then the non-game effect state is set. The contents of the standby operation process for moving the movable accessory to the evacuation position and the contents of the standby operation process
Based on the fact that a predetermined bonus operating condition is satisfied in the game effect state, the effect movable accessory is operated according to a series of effect operation patterns in which the operation starts from the effect standby position and ends at the effect standby position. A gaming machine characterized in that it is equipped with a production operation processing content.

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