JP2022035269A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine which can improve the interest.SOLUTION: A united performance which can be executed by a pachinko game machine includes a first united performance which can be executed by a first movable body K1 and a third movable body K3, and a second united performance which can be executed by a second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3. The first united performance and the second united performance are different in a performance mode of the movable bodies and different in a jackpot expectation degree to be suggested. The first united performance and the second united performance are executed in a predetermined performance position. In at least one of the first united performance and the second united performance, the movable body constituting the united performance and the movable body constituting the united performance are different and are common in at least some performance elements.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, among pachinko gaming machines, which are a kind of gaming machines, there have been gaming machines capable of performing an effect of moving an effect body. Some of such gaming machines, such as the gaming machines described in Patent Document 1, are configured so that a combined effect can be executed by a plurality of effect bodies.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-156180

In recent years, it has been desired to improve the interest of the combined production by further devising it.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is a gaming machine capable of performing various effects based on the result of a big hit lottery, and is provided with an effect control means for controlling the effect. The united effect includes a first united effect and a second united effect, and the first united effect and the second united effect are executed by the specific effect body and the non-specific effect body, and the first united effect is performed. The effect mode of the non-specific effect body in the united effect is different from the effect mode of the non-specific effect body in the second united effect, and different jackpot expectations are suggested between the first united effect and the second united effect. , Or notified, the first union effect and the second union effect are executed at predetermined effect positions, and at least one of the first union effect and the second union effect is the specific effect body. , And at least one of the non-specific effect bodies and the specific effect body and the effect body different from the non-specific effect body have at least a part of the effect elements in common.

The gaming machine is provided with an error detecting means for detecting an error, and the error includes a first error and a second error different from the first error, and the first coalescing effect or the second coalescing. When the first error occurs during the execution of the effect, the first component among the components constituting the united effect is restricted and the united effect is executed, and the first united effect or the second united is performed. When the second error occurs during the execution of the effect, the second component among the components constituting the combined effect may be restricted so that the combined effect is executed.

Regarding the game machine, the combined effect includes a third united effect, and the third united effect is executed by at least one of the specific effect and the non-specific effect and the special effect, and the special effect is performed. The body may be arranged in front of the other effect body constituting the third united effect.

With respect to the gaming machine, the first union effect may be executed at an effect position different from that of the second union effect.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest.

A front view schematically showing a pachinko machine. (A) and (b) are diagrams schematically showing a first movable body. (A) and (b) are diagrams schematically showing a second movable body. (A) and (b) are diagrams schematically showing a third movable body. (A) and (b) are diagrams schematically showing a fourth movable body. A front view schematically showing a game board. The block diagram which shows the electric composition of a pachinko machine. Explanatory drawing explaining the movable body abnormality notification effect. Explanatory drawing explaining door opening abnormality notification effect. (A) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the first coalescing effect, (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the second coalescing effect, and (c) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the third coalescing effect. (A) and (b) are explanatory views explaining a specific example of the execution mode of the coalescence effect. (A) and (b) are explanatory views explaining a specific example of the execution mode of the coalescence effect. (A) and (b) are explanatory views explaining a specific example of the execution mode of the coalescence effect. (A) and (b) are explanatory views explaining a specific example of the execution mode of the coalescence effect. (A) and (b) are diagrams schematically showing the first movable body in the second embodiment. (A) and (b) are diagrams schematically showing a second movable body in the second embodiment. (A) to (d) are diagrams schematically showing a third movable body in the second embodiment. (A) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the first coalescence effect in the second embodiment, (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the second coalescence effect in the second embodiment, and (c) is a second Explanatory drawing explaining the 3rd coalescence effect in embodiment. (A) and (b) are explanatory views explaining a specific example of the execution mode of the coalescence effect in 2nd Embodiment.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, an embodiment embodied in a pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 14.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine is provided with a frame body W. The frame body W includes an installation frame Wa for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to island equipment such as a game store, and a mounting frame Wb for mounting various game parts. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the mounting frame Wb is supported by the installation frame Wa so as to be openable and closable. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a door opening sensor TS (shown in FIG. 7) that detects the opening of the mounting frame Wb. For example, the door opening sensor TS is arranged on the back side of the mounting frame Wb.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a gaming board YB. The game board YB is mounted on the mounting frame Wb. On the board surface of the game board YB, a game area YBa having a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front is defined. In the game area YBa, a game ball launched by the player operating the launch handle HD arranged on the front surface of the pachinko game machine 10 is guided down. A center frame SW with various decorations is provided in the center of the game area YBa. The center frame SW includes an opening SWa. The opening SWa is provided substantially in the center of the center frame SW. The center frame SW may be expressed as a center accessory.

Further, an effect display device 11 having an image display area GH for displaying an image is provided substantially in the center of the game area YBa. The effect display device 11 is assembled to the game board YB so that the player can visually recognize a part or all of the image display area GH via the opening SWa of the center frame SW. The image display area GH of the effect display device 11 is, for example, a liquid crystal display type display unit. The effect display device 11 displays various display effects using images, such as a symbol variation game using an effect symbol (decorative symbol). In the following description, the symbol variable game may be abbreviated as a variable game. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp La that produces light emission. The decorative lamp La is arranged on a frame (for example, a front frame) constituting the pachinko gaming machine 10 or a gaming board YB. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a speaker (sound output unit) Sp that outputs various effect sounds such as sound effects and music to produce sound effects.

As shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a plurality of movable bodies. The plurality of movable bodies include a first movable body K1, a second movable body K2, a third movable body K3, and a fourth movable body K4. In this embodiment, the first movable body K1, the second movable body K2, and the third movable body K3 are provided on the game board YB. On the other hand, the fourth movable body K4 is provided on the mounting frame Wb. Hereinafter, it will be described in detail.

As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the first movable body K1 is configured to be displaceable between the in-situ position PG1 and the effect position PE1. The first movable body K1 operates by receiving power from the effect actuator EA1 (shown in FIG. 7). For example, the first movable body K1 is a movable body that imitates a character string of "small". The original position PG1 of the first movable body K1 is above the opening SWa and is a position where the entire first movable body K1 is arranged on the back side of the game board YB. That is, when the first movable body K1 is located at the in-situ position PG1, all of the first movable body K1 is invisible in front view. The effect position PE1 of the first movable body K1 is a position where the first movable body K1 is arranged at a position closer to the center of the opening SWa than when the first movable body K1 is located at the original position PG1. That is, the effect position PE1 of the first movable body K1 is located closer to the center of the image display area GH of the effect display device 11 than when the first movable body K1 is located at the original position PG1. Is the position where is placed. When the first movable body K1 is located at the effect position PE1, all of the first movable body K1 is visible in the front view. Further, when the first movable body K1 is located at the effect position PE1, the entire first movable body K1 covers a part of the image display area GH of the effect display device 11. Further, in this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a position sensor PS1 (shown in FIG. 7) that detects that the first movable body K1 is located at the in-situ position PG1. Further, the first movable body K1 is provided with a decorative lamp (not shown). When the first movable body K1 is located at the in-situ position PG1, all of the first movable body K1 is invisible in the front view, while the light emitting effect by the decorative lamp is visible.

As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the second movable body K2 is configured to be displaceable between the in-situ position PG2 and the effect position PE2. The second movable body K2 operates by receiving power from the effect actuator EA2 (shown in FIG. 7). For example, the second movable body K2 is a movable body that imitates the character string "middle". The original position PG2 of the second movable body K2 is above the opening SWa and is a position where the entire second movable body K2 is arranged on the back side of the game board YB. That is, when the second movable body K2 is located at the in-situ position PG2, all of the second movable body K2 is invisible in front view. The effect position PE2 of the second movable body K2 is a position where the second movable body K2 is arranged at a position closer to the center of the opening SWa than when the second movable body K2 is located at the original position PG2. That is, the effect position PE2 of the second movable body K2 is located closer to the center of the image display area GH of the effect display device 11 than when the second movable body K2 is located at the original position PG2. Is the position where is placed. When the second movable body K2 is located at the effect position PE2, all of the second movable body K2 is visible in the front view. Further, when the second movable body K2 is located at the effect position PE2, the entire second movable body K2 covers a part of the image display area GH of the effect display device 11.

Further, in this embodiment, the in-situ position PG2 of the second movable body K2 is the same position as the in-situ position PG1 of the first movable body K1 in the vertical direction and the left-right direction. Further, the effect position PE2 of the second movable body K2 is the same position as the effect position PE1 of the first movable body K1 in the vertical direction and the left-right direction. On the other hand, the in-situ PG2 of the second movable body K2 is a position different from the in-situ PG1 of the first movable body K1 in the front-rear direction. Similarly, the effect position PE2 of the second movable body K2 is a position different from the effect position PE1 of the first movable body K1 in the front-rear direction. Specifically, the in-situ PG2 of the second movable body K2 is a position in front of the in-situ PG1 of the first movable body K1. Further, the effect position PE2 of the second movable body K2 is a position in front of the effect position PE1 of the first movable body K1 in the front-rear direction. Further, in this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a position sensor PS2 (shown in FIG. 7) for detecting that the second movable body K2 is located at the in-situ position PG2. Further, the second movable body K2 is provided with a decorative lamp (not shown). When the second movable body K2 is located at the in-situ position PG2, all of the second movable body K2 is invisible in the front view, while the light emitting effect by the decorative lamp is visible.

As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the third movable body K3 is configured to be displaceable between the in-situ position PG3 and the effect position PE3. The third movable body K3 operates by receiving power from the effect actuator EA3 (shown in FIG. 7). For example, the third movable body K3 is a movable body that imitates the character string of "kichi". The original position PG3 of the third movable body K3 is below the opening SWa, and is a position where the entire third movable body K3 is arranged on the back side of the game board YB. That is, when the third movable body K3 is located at the in-situ position PG3, all of the third movable body K3 is invisible in front view. As described above, the original position PG1 of the first movable body K1 is a position where the first movable body K1 is arranged above the opening SWa. Further, the original position PG2 of the second movable body K2 is a position where the second movable body K2 is arranged above the opening SWa. Therefore, in this embodiment, the in-situ position PG3 of the third movable body K3 is a position different from the in-situ PG1 of the first movable body K1 in the vertical direction and the left-right direction. Further, the in-situ PG3 of the third movable body K3 is a position different from the in-situ PG2 of the second movable body K2 in the vertical direction and the left-right direction.

The effect position PE3 of the third movable body K3 is a position where the third movable body K3 is arranged at a position closer to the center of the opening SWa than when the third movable body K3 is located at the original position PG3. That is, the effect position PE3 of the third movable body K3 is located closer to the center of the image display area GH of the effect display device 11 than when the third movable body K3 is located at the original position PG3. Is the position where is placed. When the third movable body K3 is located at the effect position PE3, all of the third movable body K3 is visible in the front view. Further, when the third movable body K3 is located at the effect position PE3, the entire third movable body K3 covers a part of the image display area GH of the effect display device 11.

Further, in this embodiment, the effect position PE3 of the third movable body K3 is a position different from the effect position PE1 of the first movable body K1 in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction. Specifically, the effect position PE3 of the third movable body K3 is directly below the effect position PE1 of the first movable body K1. That is, when the third movable body K3 is located at the effect position PE3 and the first movable body K1 is located at the effect position PE1, the third movable body K3 is close to the first movable body K1 in the vertical direction. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the third movable body K3 is located at the effect position PE3 and the first movable body K1 is located at the effect position PE1, the third movable body K3 and the first movable body K1 are used. , The character string of "Kokichi" is formed.

Further, in this embodiment, the effect position PE3 of the third movable body K3 is a position different from the effect position PE2 of the second movable body K2 in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction. Specifically, the effect position PE3 of the third movable body K3 is directly below the effect position PE2 of the second movable body K2. That is, when the third movable body K3 is located at the effect position PE3 and the second movable body K2 is located at the effect position PE2, the third movable body K3 is close to the second movable body K2 in the vertical direction. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the third movable body K3 is located at the effect position PE3 and the second movable body K2 is located at the effect position PE2, the third movable body K3 and the second movable body K2 are used. , The character string of "Nakayoshi" is formed.

Further, in this embodiment, the in-situ position PG3 of the third movable body K3 is a position different from the in-situ PG1 of the first movable body K1 in the front-rear direction. Similarly, the effect position PE2 of the third movable body K3 is a position different from the effect position PE1 of the first movable body K1 in the front-rear direction. Specifically, the in-situ PG3 of the third movable body K3 is a position in front of the in-situ PG1 of the first movable body K1. Further, the effect position PE3 of the third movable body K3 is a position in front of the effect position PE1 of the first movable body K1 in the front-rear direction.

Further, in this embodiment, the in-situ position PG3 of the third movable body K3 is a position different from the in-situ PG2 of the second movable body K2 in the front-rear direction. Similarly, the effect position PE2 of the third movable body K3 is a position different from the effect position PE2 of the second movable body K2 in the front-rear direction. Specifically, the in-situ PG3 of the third movable body K3 is a position in front of the in-situ PG2 of the second movable body K2. Further, the effect position PE3 of the third movable body K3 is a position in front of the effect position PE2 of the second movable body K2 in the front-rear direction. Further, in this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a position sensor PS3 (shown in FIG. 7) that detects that the third movable body K3 is located at the in-situ position PG3. Further, the third movable body K3 is provided with a decorative lamp (not shown). When the third movable body K3 is located at the in-situ position PG3, all of the third movable body K3 is invisible in the front view, while the light emitting effect by the decorative lamp is visible.

As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the fourth movable body K4 is configured to be displaceable between the in-situ position PG4 and the effect position PE4. The fourth movable body K4 operates by receiving power from the effect actuator EA4 (shown in FIG. 7). For example, the fourth movable body K4 is a movable body that imitates a character string of "large". As described above, the fourth movable body K4 is provided on the mounting frame Wb. The original position PG4 of the fourth movable body K4 is a position where the fourth movable body K4 is arranged inside the outer shape of the mounting frame Wb. In this embodiment, when the fourth movable body K4 is located at the in-situ position PG4, the fourth movable body K4 is housed in the mounting frame Wb. That is, when the fourth movable body K4 is located at the in-situ position PG4, all of the fourth movable body K4 is invisible in front view. The effect position PE4 of the fourth movable body K4 is a position where the fourth movable body K4 is arranged at a position higher than when the fourth movable body K4 is located at the original position PG4. In this embodiment, the effect position PE4 of the fourth movable body K4 is a position where the fourth movable body K4 is arranged outside the outer shape of the mounting frame Wb. When the fourth movable body K4 is located at the effect position PE4, all of the fourth movable body K4 is visible in the front view. Further, in this embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a position sensor PS4 (shown in FIG. 7) that detects that the fourth movable body K4 is located at the in-situ position PG4. Further, the fourth movable body K4 is provided with a decorative lamp (not shown). When the fourth movable body K4 is located at the in-situ position PG4, all of the fourth movable body K4 is invisible in the front view, while the light emitting effect by the decorative lamp is visible.

As described above, in this embodiment, the fourth movable body K4 is provided on the mounting frame Wb. Therefore, in this embodiment, the in-situ position PG4 of the fourth movable body K4 is a position different from the in-situ PG1 of the first movable body K1 in the vertical direction and the left-right direction. Further, the in-situ PG4 of the fourth movable body K4 is a position different from the in-situ PG2 of the second movable body K2 in the vertical direction and the left-right direction. Further, the in-situ PG4 of the fourth movable body K4 is a position different from the in-situ PG3 of the third movable body K3 in the vertical direction and the left-right direction. Further, the effect position PE4 of the fourth movable body K4 is a position different from the effect position PE1 of the first movable body K1 in the vertical direction and the left-right direction. Further, the effect position PE4 of the fourth movable body K4 is a position different from the effect position PE2 of the second movable body K2 in the vertical direction and the left-right direction. Further, the effect position PE4 of the fourth movable body K4 is a position different from the effect position PE3 of the third movable body K3 in the vertical direction and the left-right direction.

Further, the in-situ position PG4 of the fourth movable body K4 is a different (forward) position from the in-situ PG1 of the first movable body K1 in the front-rear direction. Further, the in-situ position PG4 of the fourth movable body K4 is a different (forward) position from the in-situ PG2 of the second movable body K2 in the front-rear direction. Further, the in-situ position PG4 of the fourth movable body K4 is a different (forward) position from the in-situ PG3 of the third movable body K3 in the front-rear direction. Further, the effect position PE4 of the fourth movable body K4 is a different (front) position from the effect position PE1 of the first movable body K1 in the front-rear direction. Further, the effect position PE4 of the fourth movable body K4 is a different (front) position from the effect position PE2 of the second movable body K2 in the front-rear direction. Further, the effect position PE4 of the fourth movable body K4 is a different (front) position from the effect position PE3 of the third movable body K3 in the front-rear direction.

In this embodiment, the effect display device 11, the first movable body K1, the second movable body K2, the third movable body K3, the fourth movable body K4, the speaker Sp, and the decorative lamp La are each capable of producing the effect. In addition to being devices, these constitute a group of effect devices that execute the effect. The effect device group corresponds to the effect execution means for executing the effect. The third movable body K3 corresponds to the specific effect body, and the first movable body K1 and the second movable body K2 correspond to the non-specific effect body. Further, the fourth movable body K4 corresponds to a special effect body.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the game area YBa of the game board YB, a plurality of winning openings (entrance openings) into which a game ball can enter are arranged. The winning opening includes a first starting opening 12, a second starting opening 13, and a large winning opening 14.

The first start opening 12 is an entry opening where the start condition of the symbol variation game using the special symbol can be satisfied by the entry of the game ball. Further, the first starting port 12 is an entry port where the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied by the entry of the game ball. In this embodiment, the first starting port 12 is located below the effect display device 11 and is always open so that a game ball can be inserted. A ball passage (not shown) for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board YB is continuously provided in the first starting port 12, and the game ball entered in the first starting port 12 is detected in the ball passage. Means (starting sensor (switch) SE1 shown in FIG. 7) are arranged.

The second start opening 13 is an entry opening where the start condition of the symbol variation game using the special symbol can be satisfied by the entry of the game ball. Further, the second starting port 13 is an entry port where the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied by the entry of the game ball. In this embodiment, the second starting port 13 is located at the lower right of the effect display device 11. The second starting port 13 is closed so that the game ball cannot be entered when a predetermined condition (winning of a normal symbol) is not satisfied. Then, when the predetermined condition (winning of a normal symbol) is satisfied, the second starting port 13 is opened so that the game ball can be entered or can be easily entered. The second starting port 13 receives power from an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) and opens. In this embodiment, the actuator that opens the second starting port 13 is the actuator AC1 shown in FIG. 7. Further, a ball passage (not shown) for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board YB is continuously provided in the second starting port 13, and the game ball entered in the second starting port 13 is connected to the ball passage. A means for detecting (starting sensor (switch) SE2 shown in FIG. 7) is provided. In this embodiment, the second starting port 13 is a starting port having an opening / closing member that opens / closes the ball entry port of the second starting port 13 and is operated by an actuator. In the following description, a "design variation game using a special symbol" in which a start condition is satisfied when a game ball enters the first start port 12 is referred to as a first special game, and a game ball is set in the second start port 13. A "design variation game using a special symbol" in which the starting condition is satisfied by entering the ball may be referred to as a second special game. Further, the first special game and the second special game may be collectively referred to as a special game.

The large prize opening 14 is an entrance for which the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied by the entry of the game ball. In this embodiment, the large winning opening 14 is located to the right of the first starting opening 12. The large winning opening 14 is closed so that a game ball cannot be entered when a predetermined condition (winning of a special symbol) is not satisfied. Then, the large winning opening 14 is opened so that a game ball can be entered when a predetermined condition (winning of a special symbol) is satisfied. The large winning opening 14 receives power from an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) and opens. In this embodiment, the actuator that opens the large winning opening 14 is the actuator AC2 shown in FIG. 7. In addition, a ball passage (not shown) that guides the entered game ball to the back side of the game board YB is continuously provided in the large winning opening 14, and the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 14 is detected in the ball passage. Means (count sensor (switch) CS shown in FIG. 7) are arranged.

Further, an actuating gate 18 is arranged in the game area YBa. In this embodiment, the actuating gate 18 is a region on the right side of the game area YBa, and is located above the second starting opening 13 and the large winning opening 14. The operating gate 18 is always open with an open gate opening 18a so that a game ball can enter. A means (gate sensor (switch) GS shown in FIG. 7) for detecting a game ball entering and passing through is provided at the gate opening 18a. The gate opening 18a of the operating gate 18 is an entrance where the starting condition of the variable game of the normal symbol using the normal symbol can be satisfied by the entry of the game ball. The second starting port 13 wins a normal hit in the normal symbol hit lottery performed by the game ball entering the operating gate 18, and after the normal symbol hit symbol is derived in the normal symbol variation game, Operates from a closed state to an open state.

In this embodiment, the first starting opening 12, the second starting opening 13, and the large winning opening 14 described above are entry devices for paying out prize balls by entering a game ball, and the entry of the game ball. The conditions for paying out the prize balls are satisfied. On the other hand, the actuating gate 18 is not an entry device for paying out the prize ball by entering the game ball, and even if the game ball enters, the condition for paying out the prize ball is not satisfied.

In this embodiment, the player adjusts the strength of the firing intensity of the firing handle HD to hit the game ball into the left region and the right region, and the second starting opening 13, the large winning opening 14 or the like. It is possible to insert a game ball into the operating gate 18. Specifically, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be stronger (so-called right-handed), the game ball is easily guided down to the right area, and the second starting port 13 and the large winning opening. There is a possibility of entering the ball 14 or the operating gate 18. Since it is necessary to fire the game ball vigorously in order to reach the area on the right side, right-handed striking is performed by adjusting the firing intensity to the maximum strength or a strength slightly weaker than the maximum strength.

On the other hand, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be weak (so-called left-handed), the game ball is likely to be guided down to the left region and may enter the first starting port 12. be. In addition, since it is not necessary to shoot the game ball as vigorously as in the case of right-handed hitting, the strength of the left-handed ball is adjusted so that the fired game ball does not reach the right area. In this embodiment, a flow path of the game ball is formed by a game component such as a game nail so that the game ball cannot enter the first starting port 12 when hitting to the right. Further, when hitting to the left, a flow path of the game ball is formed by a game component such as a game nail so that the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 13, the large winning opening 14, and the operating gate 18. ..

In this embodiment, the "left area" is an area located on the left side of the center line C that bisects the game area YBa to the left and right when the game board YB is viewed from the front. Further, in this embodiment, the "right region" is an region located on the right side of the center line C when the game board YB is viewed from the front. The game ball launched by operating the launch handle HD in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is guided by the launch passage 19 located on the left side when the game board YB is viewed from the front, and is located at the most downstream of the launch passage 19 to prevent reversion. It passes through the valve 20 and reaches the game area YBa. Therefore, the "left area" is also an area closer to the launch passage 19, and conversely, the "right area" is also an area away from the launch passage 19. Then, the game ball that is guided down in the left area passes through the left side of the effect display device 11 located in the game area YBa and heads for the out port 21 located at the lowermost part of the game area YBa. Further, the game ball that is guided down in the right area passes through the right side of the effect display device 11 located in the game area YBa and heads toward the out port 21.

Further, the game board YB is provided with special symbol display devices 23a and 23b, hold display devices 24a and 24b, and a normal symbol display device 25 shown in FIG. 7. These display devices are located at a portion of the gaming board YB that can be visually recognized by the player when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is viewed from the front. For example, these display devices are arranged on a decorative member arranged in the game area of the game board YB, a corner decorative member of the game board YB, and the like.

The special symbol display devices 23a and 23b play a special game, and a special symbol corresponding to the result of the winning lottery is derived in the special game. The special symbol display device 23a is a display device for playing the first special game, and the special symbol display device 23b is a display device for playing the second special game. In the first special game and the second special game, a lottery is performed when the starting condition is satisfied, and the probability of winning a big hit in the winning lottery is the same. In addition, in the first special game and the second special game, when the jackpot is won in the winning lottery by making the type of the jackpot determined when the jackpot is won in the winning lottery and the determination ratio of the same type of jackpot different. (For example, the degree of the prize ball, the grant period in which the rate of entry of the game ball into the second starting port 13 is improved, etc.) may be different.

When the start condition is satisfied, a special game is played on the special symbol display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b in order to derive the result of the winning lottery, and the result according to the special symbol derived in the special game is played. A variable game of the effect symbol (hereinafter referred to as an effect game) for deriving the effect is also performed in the effect display device 11 using the effect symbol. That is, the production game is executed corresponding to the special game.

The special symbol display devices 23a and 23b are display devices provided with a light emitting body. In the special game, an arbitrary combination of light emitters constituting the display device is derived as a special symbol. The special symbols include a jackpot symbol derived when a jackpot is won in the winning lottery and a missed symbol derived when the jackpot is not won in the winning lottery. In this embodiment, the jackpot symbol includes a time-saving hit symbol and a probability variation hit symbol.

In this embodiment, a jackpot is won in a winning lottery, a jackpot symbol is derived in a special game, and then a jackpot game is generated according to the type of the derived jackpot symbol. The big hit game is performed a plurality of times, up to a predetermined number of rounds, in which a round game that allows the ball to enter the big winning opening 14 is performed. When a jackpot game occurs, an opening time is set before the start of the first round game, and an opening effect indicating the start of the jackpot game is performed during the opening time. Further, when a big hit game is generated, an ending time is set when the final round game is completed, and an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game is performed during the ending time.

The hold display device 24a is a display device that displays the number of first special games whose execution is held (start hold number), and the hold display device 24b is the number of second special games whose execution is held (start hold). It is a display device that displays the number). The normal symbol display device 25 plays a normal symbol variable game using the normal symbol, and in the normal symbol variable game, the normal symbol according to the result of the winning lottery of the normal symbol is derived.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a probability variation function. In this embodiment, when the probability fluctuation function is activated, the probability of winning a big hit in the winning lottery changes from a low probability (normal probability) to a high probability. That is, the probability fluctuation function changes the probability state from a state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is low (normal probability) (hereinafter referred to as a low probability state) to a state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is high (hereinafter referred to as a low probability state). It is a function to change to a high probability state). The high-probability state is a gaming state that is advantageous for the player because it is easier to win a big hit in the winning lottery as compared with the low-probability state. The high probability state is granted, for example, until the next jackpot game is granted.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a function of improving the ball entry rate. The ball entry rate improving function provides a state in which the entry rate of a game ball per unit time to the second starting port 13 as a predetermined entry port is improved (hereinafter referred to as "time saving state"). It is a function that can be done. The time saving state is a so-called "electric support state" or "high base state". In the short time state, the rate of the game ball entering the second starting port 13 per unit time is improved, so it is recommended to play the game by hitting right so that the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 13. Will be done. On the other hand, in the state where the time saving state is not given, the rate of entering the game ball per unit time into the second starting port 13 is lower than that in the time saving state, so it is recommended to play the game by hitting left. .. That is, the recommended firing area differs between the time-saving state and the state in which the time-saving state is not given. In the following description, the state in which the time saving state is not given may be referred to as a "non-time saving state". The non-time saving state is a so-called "non-electric support state" or "low base state". As described above, the ball entry rate improving function changes the entry state from a non-time saving state in which the entry rate of the game ball per unit time to the second start opening 13 as the predetermined entry port is low. It is a function of changing the ball entry rate of a game ball into a second starting port 13 as a ball opening to a high time-saving state per unit time.

The time saving state can be realized, for example, by executing one control arbitrarily selected from the following four controls, or by executing a combination of a plurality of controls. The first control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, which shortens the fluctuation time of the fluctuation game of the normal symbol as compared with the case of the non-time reduction state. The second control is the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol, which changes the probability of winning the normal hit (normal hit probability) in the winning lottery of the normal symbol with a higher probability than in the non-time saving state. The third control is an opening time extension control in which the total opening time of the second starting port 13 based on winning a normal hit in the winning lottery of the normal symbol is made longer than in the non-time saving state. In addition, the opening time extension control is a control in which the number of times of opening of the second starting port 13 based on winning a normal hit in the normal symbol winning lottery is increased more than in the non-time saving state, and in the normal symbol winning lottery. It is preferable that at least one of the controls for making the opening time of the second starting port 13 based on the normal winning is longer than that in the non-time saving state. The fourth control is a control for shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol, which makes it easier for the fluctuation time of the special game (for example, the average fluctuation time) to be shorter than in the non-time reduction state. When the fluctuation time reduction control of the special symbol is executed, the time reduction state is the so-called "variation time reduction state".

The time saving state is given, for example, until the next big hit game is given, or until the specified upper limit number of special games are executed after the time saving state is given. For example, the specified upper limit is 100 times. In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 capable of executing the first special game and the second special game, the specified upper limit number of times is the total number of times of the first special game and the second special game. In the following description, a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a non-time-saving state is referred to as a "low-probability non-time-saving state", and a gaming state that is a low-probability state and a time-saving state is referred to as a "low-probability time-saving state". , A gaming state that is a high-probability state and a time-saving state may be referred to as a "high-probability time-saving state". The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment does not have a gaming state that is a high-probability state and a non-time saving state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the jackpot game is completed, a gaming state according to the type of the jackpot symbol is given. Specifically, after the end of the big hit game based on the time reduction hit symbol, a low probability time reduction state is given until the variable game of the special symbol of the specified upper limit number ends or the next big hit game is given. To. On the other hand, after the end of the big hit game based on the probability variation hit symbol, the high probability time saving state is given until the next big hit game is given. As described above, the low probability time saving state is a gaming state in which the probability fluctuation function does not operate, while the ball entry rate improving function operates. In addition, the high-accuracy time-saving state is a gaming state in which the probability fluctuation function and the ball entry rate improving function all operate. That is, the high-accuracy time-saving state is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared with the low-accuracy time-saving state in which the probability fluctuation function is activated and the probability fluctuation function is not activated.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is equipped with various boards including the main control board 30 and the sub control board 31 shown in FIG. 7.
The main control board 30 can write and read necessary data, a main control CPU 30a capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 30b storing a control program of the main control CPU 30a, and the like. It has a main control RAM 30c and. Further, the main control board 30 has a random number generation circuit 30d.

The main control CPU 30a is adapted to input detection signals of various sensors SE1, SE2, CS, GS, and TS. Further, the main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of various display devices (special symbol display devices 23a, 23b, hold display devices 24a, 24b, ordinary symbol display device 25, etc.) and operates the actuators AC1 and AC2. Control.

The information stored in the main control ROM 30b includes a main control program for executing a process related to a game, information for specifying a variation pattern (main variation pattern) of a special game, various determination values, and the like. The main fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time (effect time) from the start of fluctuation of the special symbol to the derivation of the special symbol. That is, the main fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the fluctuation time of the special game. In this embodiment, the main fluctuation pattern can be classified into a main fluctuation pattern for jackpot fluctuation and a main fluctuation pattern for missed fluctuation. The jackpot fluctuation is an effect performed when a jackpot is won in a winning lottery, and a jackpot symbol is finally derived in a special game. The out-of-order fluctuation is an effect performed when a big hit is not won in the winning lottery, and in the special game, the out-of-order symbol is finally derived. In the following explanation, the jackpot variation from which the first time-shortening hit symbol is derived is referred to as the first time-shortening hit variation, the jackpot variation from which the second time-shortening hit symbol is derived is referred to as the second time-shortening hit variation, and the probability variation hit symbol is derived. The jackpot fluctuation that is performed is shown as the probability variation hit fluctuation. Further, the various determination values include a winning determination value used for the winning lottery, a normal winning determination value used for the winning lottery of the ordinary symbol, and the like. Further, the main control RAM 30c stores various information (random number value, timer value, flag, start hold number, etc.) that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

The main control CPU 30a updates the values of various software random numbers at predetermined control cycles (interrupt cycles), and executes a random number update process (software random number generation process) stored in the main control RAM 30c. The software random numbers include a jackpot symbol random number used when determining a jackpot symbol of a special symbol, a main variation pattern distribution random number used when distributing a main variation pattern, and the like. The random number generation circuit 30d generates a hardware random number by updating the value by 1 every cycle of the internal system clock (for example, 10 MHz) supplied from a clock circuit (not shown) mounted on the microprocessor. The hardware random numbers include a winning random number used for a special symbol winning lottery, a normal winning random number used for a normal symbol winning lottery (ordinary winning lottery), and the like.

The sub-control board 31 is electrically connected to the main control board 30 so that a control command is output from the main control board 30 in one direction. The sub-control board 31 includes a sub-control CPU 31a that can execute a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a sub-control ROM 31b that stores a control program of the sub-control CPU 31a, and a sub that can write and read necessary data. It has a control RAM 31c and.

The sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 can input a control command output from the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30, and also performs control according to the control command based on the input control command. For example, when the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a control command instructing the start of the effect game, the sub-control CPU 31a controls the display content so that the effect display device 11 plays the effect game. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a controls lighting / non-lighting of various decorative lamps La provided on the frame of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the game board YB, controls the audio output of the speaker Sp, and controls the first movable body K1. , Controls the second movable body K2, controls the third movable body K3, and controls the fourth movable body K4. The production by these decorative lamps La, the speaker Sp, the first movable body K1, the second movable body K2, the third movable body K3, and the fourth movable body K4 is in the production mode according to the production mode according to the production game. It is done, or when it is controlled to the standby state. The sub-control CPU 31a controls a group of effect devices such as an effect display device 11, a decorative lamp La, a speaker Sp, a first movable body K1, a second movable body K2, a third movable body K3, and a fourth movable body K4. Corresponds to the production control means.

Next, a process (normal process) performed by the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 to control the game will be described.
First, processing related to input of detection signals of game balls from various sensors SE1, SE2, CS, GS, and TS (input processing (reception processing)) will be described.

When the main control CPU 30a inputs the detection signal from the start sensor SE1 by entering the first start port 12, the number of start hold of the first special game is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). Determine if there is. When the number of start hold of the first special symbol is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a newly suspends the execution of the first special game. After that, the main control CPU 30a rewrites by adding 1 to the number of start hold of the first special game, and controls the hold display device 24a so as to display the number of start hold after the addition. In this embodiment, the hold condition of the first special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the start sensor SE1 when the start hold number of the first special game is less than the upper limit number.

Further, when the main control CPU 30a inputs the detection signal from the start sensor SE2 by entering the second start port 13, the number of start hold of the second special game is the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). Determine if it is less than. When the number of pending starts of the second special game is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a newly suspends the execution of the second special game. After that, the main control CPU 30a rewrites by adding 1 to the number of start hold of the second special game, and controls the hold display device 24b so as to display the number of start hold after the addition. In this embodiment, the hold condition of the second special game is satisfied when the game ball is detected by the start sensor SE2 when the start hold number of the second special symbol is less than the upper limit number. The main control CPU 30a does not add the number of start hold when the number of start hold has reached the upper limit. On the other hand, when the start hold number is added, the main control CPU 30a outputs a control command (such as a hold designation command) capable of specifying the start hold number after the addition to the sub control CPU 31a. The sub-control CPU 31a, which has input a control command capable of specifying the number of start hold, causes the effect display device 11 to display an image corresponding to the number of start hold that can be specified from the information.

Further, when the game ball enters the ball less than the upper limit of the number of pending starts, the main control CPU 30a can acquire the values of various random numbers and specify the values of the acquired various random numbers. The random number information is stored in the main control RAM 30c. The random number information may be composed of random number values, or may be composed of information obtained by converting a random number value into other identifiable information. Further, when the random number information is stored, the main control CPU 30a can specify which of the random number information for the first special game and the random number information for the second special game, and the storage order of the random number information. Random number information is stored so as to be. When the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number value, the hit random number value is acquired from the random number generation circuit, and the jackpot symbol random number value and the main fluctuation pattern distribution random number value are acquired from the main control RAM 30c. ..

Further, the main control CPU 30a outputs a gate passage command capable of identifying that the game ball has passed through the operating gate 18 to the sub control CPU 31a in the process when the detection signal from the gate sensor GS is input. Further, the main control CPU 30a is a process for storing a normal hold number (number of normal drawing games) and a process for acquiring various random numbers used for a normal winning lottery in the process when a detection signal from the gate sensor GS is input. I do. As for the normal hold number, the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment) is set as in the start hold number of each of the first special game and the second special game. Therefore, when the normal hold number is less than the upper limit, the main control CPU 30a rewrites by adding 1 to the normal hold number, and also displays a normal symbol hold display device (not shown) so as to display the normal hold number after the addition. Control.

Further, the main control CPU 30a performs prize ball processing for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls in the processing when the detection signals from the start sensors SE1 and SE2 and the count sensor CS are input. In the prize ball processing, a payout designation command (payout signal) to be output to a payout control board (not shown) included in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is generated and output. The payout control board into which the payout designation command is input operates a ball payout device (not shown) included in the pachinko gaming machine 10, and pays out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls.

Further, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the mounting frame Wb has been opened based on the detection signal from the door opening sensor TS. When the mounting frame Wb is opened, the main control CPU 30a outputs control information (hereinafter, referred to as a door opening command) that can identify that the mounting frame Wb has been opened to the sub control CPU 31a. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the mounting frame Wb is closed based on the detection signal from the door opening sensor TS. When the mounting frame Wb is closed, the main control CPU 30a outputs control information (hereinafter, referred to as a door closing command) that can identify that the mounting frame Wb is closed to the sub control CPU 31a.

Next, the process related to the execution of the special game (special figure variation process) for deriving the lottery result of the winning lottery will be described. The main control CPU 30a executes the special figure variation processing every predetermined control cycle (for example, 4 ms).

In the special figure variation processing, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the start condition of the special game is satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the start condition is satisfied when the special game is not being executed and the jackpot game is not in progress, while the special game is being executed or the jackpot game is in progress. It is determined that the start condition is not satisfied. Then, if the start condition is not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a ends the special figure variation process.

When the above-mentioned start condition is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a reads out the number of start hold of the second special game, and determines whether the read number of start hold is larger than zero. Then, when the number of pending starts of the second special game is larger than zero, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the variable game of the second special symbol. On the other hand, when the number of start hold of the second special game is zero, the main control CPU 30a reads the number of start hold of the first special game and determines whether the read number of start hold is larger than zero. Then, when the number of pending starts of the first special game is larger than zero, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the variable game of the first special symbol.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment is a specification in which the variable game of the first special symbol and the variable game of the second special symbol are not executed at the same time, and the variable game of the second special symbol is preferentially executed. In this embodiment, the start condition of the variable game of the second special symbol is satisfied when the start condition of the variable game of the special symbol is satisfied and the start hold number of the second special game is larger than zero. .. Further, the start condition of the variable game of the first special symbol is the case where the start condition of the variable game of the special symbol is satisfied and the number of pending starts of the second special game is zero, and the first special This is true when the number of pending game starts is greater than zero. When both the number of start hold of the first special game and the number of start hold of the second special game are zero, the main control CPU 30a can be controlled to the standby state and can be specified to be in the standby state. A control command (hereinafter referred to as a standby command) is output to the sub-control board 31.

When starting the variable game of the second special symbol, the main control CPU 30a subtracts 1 from the number of start hold of the second special game and rewrites the game, and sets the hold display device 24b so as to display the number of start hold after the subtraction. Control. Further, when the number of start hold is subtracted, the main control CPU 30a outputs a control command (such as a hold designation command) capable of specifying the number of start hold after the subtraction to the sub control board 31.

Next, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number information stored first among the random number information stored in the main control RAM 30c.
The main control CPU 30a that has acquired the random number information compares the value of the big hit random number with the big hit determination value, and performs a winning lottery. In the winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the winning lottery (that is, when the special figure variation processing is executed) is in the low probability state or the high probability state based on the information that can specify the game state. Then, based on the determination result, it is determined whether or not a big hit will be obtained in the winning lottery with different winning probabilities.

In the winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the value of the big hit random number acquired from the main control RAM 30c matches the big hit determination value. Then, when the value of the big hit random number and the big hit determination value match, the big hit is won in the winning lottery. When a big hit is won in the winning lottery, the main control CPU 30a performs the big hit processing. Specifically, the main control CPU 30a determines the jackpot symbol of the special symbol based on the value of the jackpot symbol random number specified from the acquired random number information. This determined jackpot symbol becomes a fixed stop symbol derived in the special game. The jackpot symbol of the special symbol is associated with the type of jackpot. Therefore, determining the jackpot symbol determines the type of jackpot.

Further, the main control CPU 30a selects the main fluctuation pattern from the main fluctuation patterns for jackpot fluctuation that can be selected when the jackpot is won, based on the value of the main fluctuation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information. decide.

Further, if the main control CPU 30a does not win the big hit in the winning lottery (in the case of losing), the main control CPU 30a performs the losing process. In the detachment process, the main control CPU 30a determines the detached symbol of the special symbol. This determined out-of-order symbol becomes a definite stop symbol derived in the special game. Further, the main control CPU 30a determines the main fluctuation pattern for the out-of-order fluctuation based on the value of the main fluctuation pattern distribution random number specified from the acquired random number information. When determining the main variation pattern for the out-of-reach variation, the main control CPU 30a determines either the main variation pattern with reach or the main variation pattern without reach.

When starting the first special game, the main control CPU 30a performs the same control as the control of the second special symbol described above for the first special symbol. That is, the main control CPU 30a performs the subtraction of the start hold number of the first special game, the winning lottery, and the big hit processing or the losing processing based on the result of the winning lottery. The winning lottery corresponds to a big hit lottery that decides whether or not to win the big hit.

Further, the main control CPU 30a, as a process related to the execution of the special game, generates a control command for instructing the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 to control the game effect based on the result of the above-mentioned process. conduct. Various control commands generated in the process are output to the sub-control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing by the command output process performed by the main control CPU 30a.

When starting a special game, the main control CPU 30a generates a variable start command that can specify that the variable game is started as a control command. The fluctuation start command also includes information that can identify the main fluctuation pattern determined in the jackpot processing or the loss processing described above. Further, when the special game is started, the main control CPU 30a generates a special symbol command that can specify a special symbol as a control command. Since the jackpot symbol of the special symbol corresponds to the type of jackpot, the type of jackpot can be specified by the special symbol command. Therefore, the special figure command is also a control command that can specify whether or not the command is correct, and is also a control command that can specify the type of jackpot.

Further, the main control CPU 30a specifies that the variable game is terminated as a control command when the elapsed time from the start of the special game reaches a predetermined variable time (time specified in the main variable pattern). Generate a possible variable stop command. When the special game is started, the main control CPU 30a controls the display contents of the special symbol display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b so as to start the fluctuation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and also controls the display contents. Start measuring the fluctuation time. Then, the main control CPU 30a displays the display contents of the special symbol display device 23a or the special symbol display device 23b so as to derive the determined special symbol when the fluctuation time defined in the determined main fluctuation pattern elapses. Control.

Next, the process relating to the progress of the jackpot game performed by winning the jackpot in the winning lottery will be described.
The jackpot game of this embodiment is composed of an opening accompanying the start of the jackpot game, a round game in which the jackpot 14 is opened, and an ending accompanying the end of the jackpot game. In other words, the jackpot game progresses step by step in the order of opening → round game → ending. Then, the main control CPU 30a opens the jackpot information generation process and the jackpot information generation process for generating a control command instructing the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 to control the game effect as the process related to the progress of the jackpot game. Performs a jackpot game control process to close. In the jackpot information generation process, the main control CPU 30a generates an opening command that can specify the start of the opening with the start of the opening, and outputs the opening command to the sub control board 31. At this time, the main control CPU 30a generates an opening command so that it can be specified whether the opening of the big hit game based on the time saving hit symbol is started or the opening of the big hit game based on the probabilistic hit symbol is started.

Further, in the jackpot information generation process, the main control CPU 30a generates a round command that can specify the start of each round game with the start of each round game, and outputs the round command to the sub control board 31. At this time, the main control CPU 30a generates a round command so that it is possible to specify how many round games the newly started round game is after the big hit game is started. Further, in the jackpot information generation process, the main control CPU 30a generates an ending command that can specify the start of the ending with the start of the ending, and outputs the ending command to the sub control board 31. At this time, the main control CPU 30a generates an opening command so that it can be specified whether the ending of the big hit game based on the time saving hit symbol is started or the ending of the big hit game based on the probability variation hit symbol is started. Various control commands generated in the jackpot information generation process are output to the sub-control CPU 31a at a predetermined timing by the command output process performed by the main control CPU 30a.

As described above, in this embodiment, when a big hit is won in the winning lottery, a big hit game is given. That is, in this embodiment, a big hit game is given according to the result of the winning lottery. The jackpot game is an advantageous state for the player because a large number of prize balls can be won.

Next, the processing related to the gaming state will be described.
In this process, the main control CPU 30a generates a control command that can specify the game state as a control command, and outputs the control command to the sub control CPU 31a.

When the gaming state is set to the low probability non-time saving state, the main control CPU 30a generates a state designation command (hereinafter, referred to as a state 1 designation command) capable of specifying that the gaming state is the low probability non-time saving state. Further, when the gaming state is set to the low probability time saving state, the main control CPU 30a generates a state designation command (hereinafter, referred to as a state 2 designation command) capable of specifying that the gaming state is the low probability time saving state. Further, when the gaming state is set to the high-accuracy time-saving state, the main control CPU 30a generates a state designation command (hereinafter, referred to as a state 3 designation command) that can specify that the gaming state is the high-accuracy time-saving state.

In this embodiment, the state designation command is generated when the power supply is started (at the time of initialization and at the time of power recovery) and at the time of transition of the gaming state. Further, the generated state specification command is output to the sub-control CPU 31a. For example, when the game state after the end of the big hit game is set to the high accuracy time saving state, the state 3 designation command is output to the sub-control CPU 31a while being controlled to the high accuracy time saving state with the end of the big hit game. The state designation command is not limited to the illustrated control command, and may be set for each gaming state that needs to be recognized by the sub-control CPU 31a.

Next, the process related to the execution of the variable game of the ordinary symbol (the ordinary map variation process) for deriving the lottery result of the ordinary winning lottery will be described.
In the normal figure variation process, the main control CPU 30a determines whether or not the start condition of the normal symbol variation game is satisfied. In this determination, the main control CPU 30a determines that the start condition of the normal symbol variation game is satisfied when the normal symbol variation game is not being executed and the normal symbol hit game is not in progress, while the normal symbol variation game is determined. It is determined that the start condition of the variable game of the normal symbol is not satisfied when the variable game is being executed or the normal symbol is being hit. If the start condition of the normal symbol variation game is not satisfied, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal symbol variation process.

When the start condition of the variable game of the normal symbol is satisfied, the main control CPU 30a reads the normal hold number and determines whether the read normal hold number is larger than zero. Then, when the normal hold number is larger than zero, the main control CPU 30a performs a predetermined process so as to start the fluctuation game of the normal symbol. On the other hand, when the number of hold normally is zero, the main control CPU 30a ends the normal figure variation processing.

When starting a variable game of a normal symbol, the main control CPU 30a is rewritten by subtracting 1 from the normal hold number. Then, the main control CPU 30a acquires the random number information stored first among the random number information (normally hit random numbers) stored in the main control RAM 30c. Then, the main control CPU 30a compares the value of the normal hit random number specified from the acquired random number information with the normal hit determination value, and performs a normal hit lottery. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment has a function of improving the ball entry rate. Therefore, when the probability fluctuation control of the normal symbol is configured to be executed in the state where the ball entry rate improving function is operating (time saving state), the main control CPU 30a in the normal winning lottery is in the time saving state at the time of the normal winning lottery. A normal winning lottery is performed with a different winning probability depending on whether the player is in a non-time saving state.

In this embodiment, the winning probability in the non-time saving state is set to zero (normally no hit), and the winning probability in the time saving state is set to 100% (no loss). The winning probability of a normal hit in the normal hit lottery can be defined by the ratio of the number of values to be won in the normal hit (ordinary hit determination value) to the possible numerical value of the normal hit random number.

Returning to the explanation of the normal hit variation process, in the normal hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a determines whether the value of the normal hit random number acquired from the main control RAM 30c matches the normal hit determination value. When the value of the normal hit random number and the normal hit determination value match, the main control CPU 30a determines that the normal hit has been won in the normal hit lottery. When a normal hit is won in the normal hit lottery, the main control CPU 30a performs the normal hit process. In the normal hit processing, the main control CPU 30a determines the hit symbol of the normal symbol and also determines the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol that can specify the fluctuation time of the fluctuation game of the normal symbol. The winning symbol of the determined normal symbol becomes the definite stop symbol derived in the fluctuation game of the ordinary symbol. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 30a does not win the normal hit in the normal hit lottery (in the case of a loss), the main control CPU 30a normally performs the loss process. In the normal deviating process, the main control CPU 30a determines the deviated symbol of the normal symbol and the variation pattern of the normal symbol. The determined out-of-order symbol of the normal symbol becomes the definite stop symbol derived in the variable game of the ordinary symbol.

Then, the main control CPU 30a causes the normal symbol display device 25 to execute the normal symbol fluctuation game and the fluctuation time according to the decision result in the normal hit processing or the normal loss processing performed based on the result of the normal hit lottery. After the lapse of time, the winning symbol of the normal symbol or the missing symbol of the normal symbol is derived. Further, when the main control CPU 30a has won the normal hit lottery, the normal hit game is generated after the end of the normal symbol variation game. In the normal hit game, the second starting port 13 is opened in a predetermined opening mode, so that a permissible state for allowing the game ball to enter is controlled.

In this way, the main control CPU 30a controls so that the second starting port 13 can take an open state by the power of the actuator AC1 in the time saving state. On the other hand, the main control CPU 30a controls so that the second starting port 13 does not take an open state in the non-time saving state. That is, the main control CPU 30a controls so that the second starting port 13 continuously takes a closed state (non-open state) in the non-time saving state. The main control CPU 30a may be controlled so that the second starting port 13 can take an open state with a lower probability than in the time saving state in the non-time saving state. That is, the main control CPU 30a may win a normal hit in a normal win lottery with a probability lower than the winning probability in the non-time saving state and the time saving state.

Next, various processes executed by the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 will be described based on the effect control program. When the sub-control CPU 31a inputs a control command from the main control CPU 30a, the sub-control CPU 31a executes various processes according to the control command.

First, the effect symbol variation processing will be described.
In the effect symbol variation process, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives the special symbol command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of the effect symbols to be derived in the effect game based on the special symbol specified by the special symbol command. In this embodiment, deriving a combination of effect symbols means stopping and displaying the combination of effect symbols. In the following description, the combination of the effect symbols may be abbreviated as a symbol combination.

When the jackpot symbol of the special symbol is designated, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the jackpot symbol combination according to the type of the jackpot symbol of the special symbol. Further, when the out-of-order symbol of the special symbol is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the symbol combination to be derived in the variation game of the effect symbol based on the main variation pattern specified from the variation start command. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a is out of alignment including the reach forming symbol when the main variation pattern for out-of-order is specified as the effect content, that is, "normal reach effect" or "super reach effect". Determine the symbol combination. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a determines the combination of out-of-bounds symbols that does not include the reach-forming symbol when the main variation pattern for out-of-bounds, in which "no reach" is defined as the effect content, is specified.

In this embodiment, the effect game derives a combination of three columns of effect symbols consisting of a left column, a middle column, and a right column as a result of the effect game. In this embodiment, the identification information constituting the symbol combination is composed of a design imitating an Arabic numeral. Specifically, the identification information of each column is an Arabic numeral from [1] to [9]. As a result, the symbol combination becomes, for example, a combination such as [111] in which the identification information of all columns is the same, or a combination such as [479], [337], [121] in which the identification information of all columns is not the same. ..

In this embodiment, the jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination in which the identification information of all rows is the same. Further, the out-of-order symbol combination is a symbol combination in which the identification information of all the rows is not the same. In addition, among the missing symbol combinations, the missing symbol combination including the reach forming symbol is a symbol in which the same identification information is derived (stopped display) in the reach forming column (two columns, the left column and the right column in this embodiment). It is a combination. Further, among the missing symbol combinations, the missing symbol combination that does not include the reach forming symbol is a symbol combination from which identification information that is not the same in the reach forming column is derived. In this embodiment, in the effect symbol variation game, when the reach is formed by deriving (stopping display) the same identification information in the reach forming row, the remaining row (one row in the middle row in this embodiment). ) Is derived (stop display), and a reach effect is performed.

The reach effects executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 include a normal reach effect and a super reach effect that develops from the normal reach effect. The normal reach effect is an effect of deriving a symbol combination (stop display) by deriving (stop display) the effect symbols of the remaining rows (one of the rows) after the reach is formed. The super reach effect is an effect in which the effect symbols of the remaining rows are derived (stop display) by the normal reach effect, or the effect is developed from the middle of the normal reach effect, and the symbol combination is derived (stop display) by the developed effect. Is. The super reach production is positioned as a production with a higher expectation of big hits than the normal reach production. The jackpot expectation can be calculated by the ratio of the appearance rate in the case of a jackpot to the overall appearance rate, which is the sum of the appearance rate in the case of a miss and the appearance rate in the case of a jackpot.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives the fluctuation start command, the sub-control CPU 31a determines a sub-variation pattern for controlling the display content of the effect display device 11 based on the type of the main fluctuation pattern that can be specified from the command. .. The sub-control CPU 31a that has determined the sub-variation pattern controls the display content of the effect display device 11 so that the variation game of the effect symbol is displayed with the variation content specified by the sub-variation pattern. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the variable game of the effect symbol according to the passage of the variation time specified from the main variation pattern, and displays the display content of the effect display device 11 so as to derive (stop display) the combination of the effect symbols. To control. In this embodiment, the variation game of the effect symbol is terminated by receiving the variation stop command, but the variation time specified from the main variation pattern is measured by the control of the sub-control CPU 31a, and the effect symbol is clocked. You may want to end the variable game. That is, the end of the fluctuation game of the effect symbol may be controlled without transmitting the fluctuation stop command from the main control board 30.

Further, in the control of the effect display device 11, the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 selects an image to be executed, and reads out the data necessary for the selected image from the ROM. The sub-control board 31 is provided with a character ROM in which character image data to be displayed on the effect display device 11, specifically, a person, a character, a figure, or a symbol (including a decorative pattern) is stored in advance, and is required from the character ROM. Data may be read out. Then, the sub-control CPU 31a of the sub-control board 31 outputs the read data to the VDP (video display processor). The VDP executes display control based on the input data, and displays an image in the image display area GH of the effect display device 11.

Next, the hit effect processing performed by the sub-control CPU 31a will be described.
In the hit effect processing, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives the opening command, the effect display device 11, the decorative lamp La, the speaker Sp, the first movable body K1, the second movable body K2, and the second are so as to execute the opening effect. It controls at least one of the 3 movable body K3 and the 4th movable body K4. Further, in the hit effect processing, the sub-control CPU 31a receives the round command to execute the round effect, so that the effect display device 11, the decorative lamp La, the speaker Sp, the first movable body K1, and the second movable body K2 are executed. , A third movable body K3, and a fourth movable body K4 are controlled. Further, in the hit effect processing, when the sub-control CPU 31a receives the ending command, the effect display device 11, the decorative lamp La, the speaker Sp, the first movable body K1, and the second movable body K2 are executed so as to execute the ending effect. , A third movable body K3, and a fourth movable body K4 are controlled. In addition, each of the production mode of the opening effect, the effect mode of the round effect, and the effect mode of the ending effect may be different depending on the type of big hit.

Next, the abnormality processing performed by the sub-control CPU 31a will be described.
In this embodiment, the abnormality processing performed by the sub-control CPU 31a includes the movable body abnormality processing related to the operation abnormality of the first movable body K1, the second movable body K2, the third movable body K3, and the fourth movable body K4. There is a door opening abnormality handling related to the opening of the mounting frame Wb.

First, the movable body abnormality handling will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 31a operates the first movable body K1 in the in-situ PG1, the sub-control CPU 31a of the first movable body K1 does not input the detection signal of the position sensor PS1 by the lapse of the predetermined first predetermined time. Judge that there is an abnormality in operation. When the sub-control CPU 31a determines that the operation of the first movable body K1 is abnormal, the first sub-control RAM 31a is stored in the sub-control RAM 31c so that it can be identified that the operation of the first movable body K1 is abnormal. Update the movable body abnormality information. The first movable body abnormality information is information that can identify whether or not there is an abnormality in the operation of the first movable body K1. In this embodiment, the first movable body abnormality information is initialized when the power supply is newly started after the power supply is cut off. Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines that there is an abnormality in the operation of the first movable body K1, the sub-control CPU 31a executes a movable body abnormality notification effect for notifying that there is an abnormality in the operation of the movable body.

As shown in FIG. 8, in the movable body abnormality notification effect, the movable body abnormality notification image Ge1 for notifying that there is an abnormality in the operation of the movable body is displayed in the image display area GH of the effect display device 11. For example, the movable body abnormality notification image Ge1 is an image that imitates the character string "a movable body operation abnormality has been detected". In this embodiment, the movable body abnormality notification effect does not include the sound effect by the speaker Sp.

Returning to the explanation of the movable body abnormality processing, when the second movable body K2 is operated to the in-situ PG2, the sub-control CPU 31a inputs the detection signal of the position sensor PS2 by the time when the predetermined second specified time elapses. If not, it is determined that there is an abnormality in the operation of the second movable body K2. In this embodiment, the second specified time is the same as the first specified time. When the sub-control CPU 31a determines that there is an abnormality in the operation of the second movable body K2, the second movable body K2 is stored in the sub-control RAM 31c so that it can be identified that there is an abnormality in the operation of the second movable body K2. Update the movable body abnormality information. The second movable body abnormality information is information that can identify whether or not there is an abnormality in the operation of the second movable body K2. In this embodiment, the second movable body abnormality information is initialized when the power supply is newly started after the power supply is cut off. Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines that there is an abnormality in the operation of the second movable body K2, the sub-control CPU 31a executes a movable body abnormality notification effect for notifying that there is an abnormality in the operation of the movable body. In this embodiment, the movable body abnormality notification effect executed based on the determination that the sub-control CPU 31a has an abnormality in the operation of the second movable body K2 is such that the sub-control CPU 31a operates the first movable body K1. This is the same effect as the movable body abnormality notification effect that is executed based on the determination that there is an abnormality in.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a operates the third movable body K3 in the in-situ PG3, the third movable body does not input the detection signal of the position sensor PS3 by the elapse of the predetermined third specified time. It is determined that there is an abnormality in the operation of K3. In this embodiment, the third specified time is the same as the first specified time and the second specified time. When the sub-control CPU 31a determines that there is an abnormality in the operation of the third movable body K3, the third movable body K3 is stored in the sub-control RAM 31c so that it can be identified that there is an abnormality in the operation of the third movable body K3. Update the movable body abnormality information. The third movable body abnormality information is information that can identify whether or not there is an abnormality in the operation of the third movable body K3. In this embodiment, the third movable body abnormality information is initialized when the power supply is newly started after the power supply is cut off. Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines that there is an abnormality in the operation of the third movable body K3, the sub-control CPU 31a executes a movable body abnormality notification effect for notifying that there is an abnormality in the operation of the movable body. In this embodiment, in the movable body abnormality notification effect executed based on the determination that the sub-control CPU 31a has an abnormality in the operation of the third movable body K3, the sub-control CPU 31a operates the first movable body K1. This is the same effect as the movable body abnormality notification effect that is executed based on the determination that there is an abnormality in. Further, in the movable body abnormality notification effect executed based on the determination that the sub-control CPU 31a has an abnormality in the operation of the third movable body K3, the sub-control CPU 31a has an abnormality in the operation of the second movable body K2. This is the same effect as the movable body abnormality notification effect that is executed based on the determination that there is.

Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a operates the fourth movable body K4 in the in-situ PG4, the fourth movable body does not input the detection signal of the position sensor PS4 by the elapse of the predetermined fourth specified time. It is determined that there is an abnormality in the operation of K4. In this embodiment, the fourth specified time is the same as the first specified time, the second specified time, and the third specified time. When the sub-control CPU 31a determines that there is an abnormality in the operation of the fourth movable body K4, the fourth movable body K4 is stored in the sub-control RAM 31c so that it can be identified that there is an abnormality in the operation of the fourth movable body K4. Update the movable body abnormality information. The fourth movable body abnormality information is information that can identify whether or not there is an abnormality in the operation of the fourth movable body K4. In this embodiment, the fourth movable body abnormality information is initialized when the power supply is newly started after the power supply is cut off. Further, when the sub-control CPU 31a determines that there is an abnormality in the operation of the fourth movable body K4, the sub-control CPU 31a executes a movable body abnormality notification effect for notifying that there is an abnormality in the operation of the movable body. In this embodiment, the movable body abnormality notification effect executed based on the determination that the sub-control CPU 31a has an abnormality in the operation of the fourth movable body K4 is such that the sub-control CPU 31a operates the first movable body K1. This is the same effect as the movable body abnormality notification effect that is executed based on the determination that there is an abnormality in. Further, in the movable body abnormality notification effect executed based on the determination that the sub-control CPU 31a has an abnormality in the operation of the fourth movable body K4, the sub-control CPU 31a has an abnormality in the operation of the second movable body K2. This is the same effect as the movable body abnormality notification effect that is executed based on the determination that there is. Further, in the movable body abnormality notification effect executed based on the determination that the sub-control CPU 31a has an abnormality in the operation of the fourth movable body K4, the sub-control CPU 31a has an abnormality in the operation of the third movable body K3. This is the same effect as the movable body abnormality notification effect that is executed based on the determination that there is.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the operation abnormality of the first movable body K1 to the fourth movable body K4 is detected, the movable body abnormality notification effect is executed. The mode of effect of the movable body abnormality notification effect is the same regardless of the type of the movable body in which the operation abnormality is detected. It should be noted that the mode of effect of the movable body abnormality notification effect may differ depending on the type of the movable body in which the operation abnormality is detected. That is, it may be possible to specify the type of the movable body in which the operation abnormality is detected from the effect mode of the movable body abnormality notification effect. In this case, it may be possible to execute a plurality of movable body abnormality notification effects, or it may be possible to execute a movable body abnormality notification effect corresponding to the type of the movable body in which the operation abnormality is first detected, and finally. It may be possible to execute the movable body abnormality notification effect corresponding to the type of the movable body in which the operation abnormality is detected.

Next, the door opening abnormality handling will be described.
The sub-control CPU 31a updates the door opening information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c so that it can be specified that the mounting frame Wb is opened when the door opening command is received. The door opening information is information that can specify whether or not the mounting frame Wb is open. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a executes the door abnormality notification effect based on the fact that the mounting frame Wb is open. The door abnormality notification effect is an effect of notifying an abnormal state that the mounting frame Wb is open.

As shown in FIG. 9, in the door abnormality notification effect, the door abnormality notification image Ge2 for notifying that the mounting frame Wb is open is displayed in the image display area GH of the effect display device 11. For example, the door abnormality notification image Ge2 is an image that imitates the character string "the door is open". Further, in the door abnormality notification effect, a door abnormality notification sound for notifying that the mounting frame Wb is open is output in the speaker Sp. Further, in this embodiment, the execution of the sound effect unrelated to the error is restricted during the execution of the door abnormality notification effect.

Returning to the explanation of the door opening abnormality processing, the sub-control CPU 31a uses the door opening information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c so that it can identify that the mounting frame Wb is closed when the door closing command is received. Update. Further, when the door abnormality notification effect is being executed, the sub-control CPU 31a ends the door abnormality notification effect based on the fact that the mounting frame Wb is closed. The door abnormality notification effect may be terminated when a predetermined notification time has elapsed. In this case, the door abnormality notification effect may be executed until the notification time elapses regardless of whether or not the mounting frame Wb is closed. When the mounting frame Wb is closed, the notification time elapses. You may end it even if you have not done so. The sub-control CPU 31a that executes the movable body abnormality processing and the door opening abnormality processing corresponds to the error detecting means for detecting the error. The operation abnormality of the movable body corresponds to the first error, and the opening of the mounting frame Wb corresponds to the second error.

Next, the union effect that the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute will be described.
In this embodiment, a plurality of types of coalescing effects can be executed by the first movable body K1 to the fourth movable body K4. The combined production is a production that suggests the degree of expectation of a big hit. In this embodiment, the union effect includes a first union effect, a second union effect, and a third union effect. Each of the first union effect, the second union effect, and the third union effect is an effect that suggests different jackpot expectations.

As shown in FIG. 10A, in this embodiment, the first combined effect can be executed by the first movable body K1 and the third movable body K3. Specifically, in the first united effect, the first movable body K1 operates at the effect position PE1. Further, in the first united effect, the third movable body K3 operates at the effect position PE3. As described above, when the first movable body K1 is located at the effect position PE1 and the third movable body K3 is located at the effect position PE3, the first movable body K1 and the third movable body K3 are in the vertical direction. Close to each other. Therefore, in the first union effect, the character string of "Kokichi" is formed by the first movable body K1 and the third movable body K3.

Further, in the first united effect, the first united effect sound is output from the speaker Sp. Further, in the first united effect, the decorative lamp provided on the first movable body K1 emits light in the first light emitting mode. Further, in the first united effect, the decorative lamp provided on the second movable body K2 emits light in the first light emitting mode. Further, in the first united effect, the decorative lamp provided on the third movable body K3 emits light in the first light emitting mode. Further, in the first united effect, the decorative lamp provided on the fourth movable body K4 emits light in the first light emitting mode.

Further, in this embodiment, the first united effect ends when a predetermined effect time elapses after the character string of "Kokichi" is formed by the first movable body K1 and the third movable body K3. .. Specifically, in the first united effect, the first movable body K1 operates at the in-situ position PG1 when a predetermined effect time elapses after the first movable body K1 is positioned at the effect position PE1. Further, in the first united effect, when a predetermined effect time elapses after the third movable body K3 is positioned at the effect position PE3, the third movable body K3 operates at the in-situ position PG3.

As shown in FIG. 10B, in this embodiment, the second combined effect can be executed by the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3. Specifically, in the second united effect, the second movable body K2 is located at the effect position PE2. Further, in the second united effect, the third movable body K3 is located at the effect position PE3. As described above, when the second movable body K2 is located at the effect position PE2 and the third movable body K3 is located at the effect position PE3, the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 are in the vertical direction. Close to each other. Therefore, in the second union effect, the character string of "Nakayoshi" is formed by the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3.

Further, in the second combined effect, the speaker Sp outputs the second combined effect sound different from the first combined effect sound. Further, in the second coalescence effect, the decorative lamp provided on the first movable body K1 emits light in a second light emitting mode different from the first light emitting mode. Further, in the second united effect, the decorative lamp provided on the second movable body K2 emits light in the second light emitting mode. Further, in the second united effect, the decorative lamp provided on the third movable body K3 emits light in the second light emitting mode. Further, in the second united effect, the decorative lamp provided on the fourth movable body K4 emits light in the second light emitting mode.

Further, in this embodiment, the second united effect ends when a predetermined effect time elapses after the character string of "Nakayoshi" is formed by the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3. .. Specifically, in the second united effect, the second movable body K2 operates at the in-situ position PG2 when a predetermined effect time elapses after the second movable body K2 is positioned at the effect position PE2. Further, in the second united effect, when a predetermined effect time elapses after the third movable body K3 is positioned at the effect position PE3, the third movable body K3 operates at the in-situ position PG3.

As shown in FIG. 10 (c), in this embodiment, the third combined effect can be executed by the third movable body K3 and the fourth movable body K4. Specifically, in the third united effect, the third movable body K3 is located at the effect position PE3. Further, in the third united effect, the fourth movable body K4 is located at the effect position PE4. As described above, when the third movable body K3 is located at the effect position PE3, the third movable body K3 is located near the center of the image display area GH of the effect display device 11. On the other hand, when the fourth movable body K4 is located at the effect position PE4, the fourth movable body K4 is located outside the outer shape of the mounting frame Wb. That is, in the third united effect, when the third movable body K3 and the fourth movable body K4 are located at the effect positions, the third movable body K3 and the fourth movable body K4 are separated from each other. .. As described above, in this specification, in the combined effect, it is not always necessary for the plurality of effectors to be close to each other. The combined effect in this specification is an effect performed by combining a plurality of effect bodies.

In the third united production, the character string of "Daikichi" is formed by the third movable body K3 and the fourth movable body K4. Further, in the third united effect, the speaker Sp outputs the first united effect sound and the third united effect sound different from the second united effect sound. Further, in the third coalescence effect, the decorative lamp provided on the first movable body K1 emits light in a first light emitting mode and a third light emitting mode different from the second light emitting mode. Further, in the third united effect, the decorative lamp provided on the second movable body K2 emits light in the third light emitting mode. Further, in the third united effect, the decorative lamp provided on the third movable body K3 emits light in the third light emitting mode. Further, in the third united effect, the decorative lamp provided on the fourth movable body K4 emits light in the third light emitting mode.

Further, in this embodiment, the third united effect ends when a predetermined effect time elapses after the character string of "Daikichi" is formed by the third movable body K3 and the fourth movable body K4. .. Specifically, in the third united effect, the third movable body K3 operates at the in-situ position PG3 when a predetermined effect time elapses after the third movable body K3 is positioned at the effect position PE3. Further, in the third combined effect, when a predetermined effect time elapses after the fourth movable body K4 is positioned at the effect position PE4, the fourth movable body K4 operates at the in-situ position PG4.

As described above, in this embodiment, the united effect includes the operation of the movable body, the output of the united effect sound by the speaker Sp, and the light emission of the decorative lamp provided on the movable body. That is, in this embodiment, the components of the coalescence effect include the operation of the movable body, the output of sound by the speaker Sp, and the light emission by the decorative lamp. Further, in this embodiment, the first united effect and the second united effect are a movable body (third movable body K3) provided below the opening SWa and a movable body provided above the opening SWa. It is executed by (the first movable body K1 and the second movable body K2). Further, the third united effect is executed by the movable body (third movable body K3) provided on the game board YB and the movable body (fourth movable body K4) provided on the mounting frame Wb. The third movable body K3 corresponds to the specific effect body, and the first movable body K1 and the second movable body K2 correspond to the non-specific effect body. Further, the fourth movable body K4 corresponds to a special effect body.

Further, in this embodiment, in the first united effect and the second united effect, the movable body provided above the opening SWa operates, but the type of the operating movable body is different. That is, the effect mode of the non-specific effect body in the first united effect is different from the effect mode of the non-specific effect body in the second united effect. Further, in this embodiment, the combined effect is executed at a predetermined effect position regardless of the type of the combined effect.

Further, in this embodiment, during the execution of the first united effect, the first movable body K1 and the third movable body K3 constituting the first united effect are different from the movable body constituting the first united effect. The body K2 and the fourth movable body K4 emit light in a common light emitting mode. Further, during the execution of the second united effect, the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 constituting the second united effect, and the first movable body K1 and the fourth movable body different from the movable body constituting the second united effect. The movable body K4 emits light in a common light emitting mode. Further, during the execution of the third united effect, the third movable body K3 and the fourth movable body K4 constituting the third united effect, and the first movable body K1 and the second movable body K1 and the second movable body different from the movable body constituting the third united effect. The movable body K2 emits light in a common light emitting mode. That is, in this embodiment, some effect elements (light emitting modes) are common between the movable body constituting the united effect and the movable body different from the movable body constituting the united effect during the execution of the united effect. ..

Next, the union effect determination process executed by the sub-control CPU 31a to determine whether or not to execute the union effect and the type of the union effect when the union effect is executed will be described.

In the union effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the union effect and the type when the union effect is executed, based on the type of the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation start command. As described above, the types of the union effect include a first union effect, a second union effect, and a third union effect. In the coalescence effect determination process, the sub-control CPU 31a is more likely to determine the execution of the coalescence effect when the type of the variation pattern specified from the variation start command is a jackpot variation pattern, as compared with the case where the variation pattern is an outlier. As described above, whether or not to execute the coalescing effect and the type of the coalescing effect when the coalescing effect is executed are determined. Further, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the coalescence effect and when the coalescence effect is executed so that the jackpot expectation increases in the order of the first coalescence effect <second coalescence effect <third unity effect. Determine the type of coalescence effect. For example, the sub-control CPU 31a makes it difficult to determine the execution of the first union effect when the type of the fluctuation pattern specified from the fluctuation start command is a jackpot fluctuation pattern, as compared with the case where the fluctuation pattern is an outlier. Whether or not to execute the coalescing effect, and the type of the coalescing effect when executing the coalescing effect are determined. Further, for example, the sub-control CPU 31a makes it easier to determine the execution of the second coalescence effect when the type of the fluctuation pattern specified from the fluctuation start command is a jackpot fluctuation pattern, as compared with the case where the fluctuation pattern is an outlier. In addition, it is determined whether or not to execute the union effect, and the type of the union effect when the union effect is executed. Further, for example, the sub-control CPU 31a makes it easier to determine the execution of the third coalescence effect when the type of the fluctuation pattern specified from the fluctuation start command is a jackpot fluctuation pattern, as compared with the case where the fluctuation pattern is an outlier. In addition, it is determined whether or not to execute the union effect, and the type of the union effect when the union effect is executed. Further, when determining whether or not to execute the coalescence effect and the type of the coalescing effect when executing the coalescing effect, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not to execute the coalescing effect and when executing the coalescing effect. The combined effect information that can specify the type of the combined effect is stored in the sub-control RAM 31c.

Next, the coalescence effect execution process executed by the sub-control CPU 31a in order to execute the coalescence effect will be described.
In the coalescence effect execution process, the sub-control CPU 31a determines whether or not a predetermined start time has elapsed since the variable game started. When the start time has elapsed, the sub-control CPU 31a refers to the coalescence effect information stored in the sub-control RAM 31c. The sub-control CPU 31a specifies whether or not to execute the coalescing effect from the coalescing effect information, and the type of the coalesced effect when executing the coalesced effect. When the execution of the first coalescence effect is specified from the coalescence effect information, the sub-control CPU 31a has the first movable body K1, the third movable body K3, the speaker Sp, and the first movable body so as to execute the first coalescence effect. It controls the decorative lamps provided on the bodies K1 to the fourth movable body K4. Further, when the execution of the second coalescence effect is specified from the coalescence effect information, the sub-control CPU 31a has the second movable body K2, the third movable body K3, the speaker Sp, and the second so as to execute the second coalescence effect. The decorative lamps provided on the 1 movable body K1 to the 4th movable body K4 are controlled. Further, when the execution of the third coalescence effect is specified from the coalescence effect information, the sub-control CPU 31a has the third movable body K3, the fourth movable body K4, the speaker Sp, and the third so as to execute the third coalescence effect. The decorative lamps provided on the 1 movable body K1 to the 4th movable body K4 are controlled.

Further, in this embodiment, when the combined effect is executed, if there is an abnormality in the operation of the movable body, the operation of the movable body is restricted. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 31a has an abnormality in the operation of the first movable body K1 from the first movable body abnormality information when the execution of the first united effect is specified, that is, before the execution of the first united effect. When is specified, the operation of the first movable body K1 and the third movable body K3 is restricted. Even when the sub-control CPU 31a identifies that there is an abnormality in the operation of the first movable body K1 from the first movable body abnormality information during the execution of the first coalescence effect, the first movable body K1 and the first movable body K1 3 Limit the movement of the movable body K3. That is, when the sub-control CPU 31a identifies that there is an abnormality in the operation of the first movable body K1 before the execution of the first united effect, and during the execution of the first united effect, the operation of the first movable body K1 is changed. In any case where it is specified that there is an abnormality, the operation of the first movable body K1 and the third movable body K3 is restricted.

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies that the operation of the second movable body K2 is abnormal from the second movable body abnormality information when the execution of the first united effect is specified, that is, before the execution of the first united effect. If so, the operation of the third movable body K3 is restricted. The sub-control CPU 31a also performs the operation of the third movable body K3 even when it is specified from the second movable body abnormality information that there is an abnormality in the operation of the second movable body K2 during the execution of the first coalescence effect. Restrict. That is, when the sub-control CPU 31a identifies that there is an abnormality in the operation of the second movable body K2 before the execution of the first coalescence effect, and during the execution of the first coalescence effect, the operation of the second movable body K2 is changed. Regardless of whether it is specified that there is an abnormality, the operation of the third movable body K3 is restricted.

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies that the operation of the third movable body K3 is abnormal from the third movable body abnormality information when the execution of the first united effect is specified, that is, before the execution of the first united effect. If so, the operation of the first movable body K1 and the third movable body K3 is restricted. In addition, even when the sub-control CPU 31a identifies that there is an abnormality in the operation of the third movable body K3 from the third movable body abnormality information during the execution of the first coalescence effect, the first movable body K1 and the first 3 Limit the movement of the movable body K3. That is, when the sub-control CPU 31a identifies that there is an abnormality in the operation of the third movable body K3 before the execution of the first coalescence effect, and during the execution of the first coalescence effect, the operation of the third movable body K3 is performed. In any case where it is specified that there is an abnormality, the operation of the first movable body K1 and the third movable body K3 is restricted.

On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a can identify that there is an abnormality in the operation of the fourth movable body K4 in the fourth movable body information when the execution of the first united effect is specified, that is, before the execution of the first united effect. Even when various information is stored, the operation of the first movable body K1 and the third movable body K3 is allowed. In addition, even when the sub-control CPU 31a identifies that there is an abnormality in the operation of the fourth movable body K4 from the fourth movable body abnormality information during the execution of the first coalescence effect, the first movable body K1 and the first 3 Allows the movement of the movable body K3. That is, when the sub-control CPU 31a identifies that there is an abnormality in the operation of the fourth movable body K4 before the execution of the first coalescence effect, and during the execution of the first coalescence effect, the operation of the fourth movable body K4 is performed. In any case where it is specified that there is an abnormality, the operation of the first movable body K1 and the third movable body K3 is allowed.

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies that the operation of the first movable body K1 is abnormal from the first movable body abnormality information when the execution of the second united effect is specified, that is, before the execution of the second united effect. If so, the operation of the third movable body K3 is restricted. The sub-control CPU 31a also performs the operation of the third movable body K3 even when it is specified from the first movable body abnormality information that there is an abnormality in the operation of the first movable body K1 during the execution of the second coalescence effect. Restrict. That is, when the sub-control CPU 31a identifies that there is an abnormality in the operation of the first movable body K1 before the execution of the second united effect, and during the execution of the second united effect, the operation of the first movable body K1 is changed. In any case where it is specified that there is an abnormality, the operation of the third movable body K3 is restricted.

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies that the operation of the second movable body K2 is abnormal from the second movable body abnormality information when the execution of the second united effect is specified, that is, before the execution of the second united effect. If so, the operation of the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 is restricted. Even when the sub-control CPU 31a identifies that there is an abnormality in the operation of the second movable body K2 from the second movable body abnormality information during the execution of the second coalescence effect, the second movable body K2 and the second movable body K2 3 Limit the movement of the movable body K3. That is, when the sub-control CPU 31a identifies that there is an abnormality in the operation of the second movable body K2 before the execution of the second united effect, and during the execution of the second united effect, the operation of the second movable body K2 is changed. In any case where it is specified that there is an abnormality, the operation of the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 is restricted.

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies that the operation of the third movable body K3 is abnormal from the third movable body abnormality information when the execution of the second united effect is specified, that is, before the execution of the second united effect. If so, the operation of the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 is restricted. Even when the sub-control CPU 31a identifies that there is an abnormality in the operation of the third movable body K3 from the third movable body abnormality information during the execution of the second coalescence effect, the second movable body K2 and the second movable body K2 3 Limit the movement of the movable body K3. That is, when the sub-control CPU 31a identifies that there is an abnormality in the operation of the third movable body K3 before the execution of the second coalescence effect, and during the execution of the second coalescence effect, the operation of the third movable body K3 is changed. In any case where it is specified that there is an abnormality, the operation of the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 is restricted.

On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 31a can identify that there is an abnormality in the operation of the fourth movable body K4 in the fourth movable body information when the execution of the second united effect is specified, that is, before the execution of the second united effect. Even when various information is stored, the operation of the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 is allowed. In addition, even when the sub-control CPU 31a identifies that there is an abnormality in the operation of the fourth movable body K4 from the fourth movable body abnormality information during the execution of the second coalescence effect, the second movable body K2 and the second 3 Allows the movement of the movable body K3. That is, when the sub-control CPU 31a identifies that there is an abnormality in the operation of the fourth movable body K4 before the execution of the second coalescence effect, and during the execution of the second coalescence effect, the operation of the fourth movable body K4 is changed. In any case where it is specified that there is an abnormality, the operation of the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 is allowed.

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies that the operation of the first movable body K1 is abnormal from the first movable body abnormality information when the execution of the third united effect is specified, that is, before the execution of the third united effect. If so, the operation of the third movable body K3 is restricted. The sub-control CPU 31a also performs the operation of the third movable body K3 even when it is specified from the first movable body abnormality information that there is an abnormality in the operation of the first movable body K1 during the execution of the third coalescence effect. Restrict. That is, when the sub-control CPU 31a identifies that there is an abnormality in the operation of the first movable body K1 before the execution of the third coalescence effect, and during the execution of the third coalescence effect, the operation of the first movable body K1 is changed. In any case where it is specified that there is an abnormality, the operation of the third movable body K3 is restricted.

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies that the operation of the second movable body K2 is abnormal from the second movable body abnormality information when the execution of the third united effect is specified, that is, before the execution of the third united effect. If so, the operation of the third movable body K3 is restricted. The sub-control CPU 31a also performs the operation of the third movable body K3 even when it is specified from the second movable body abnormality information that there is an abnormality in the operation of the second movable body K2 during the execution of the third coalescence effect. Restrict. That is, when the sub-control CPU 31a identifies that there is an abnormality in the operation of the second movable body K2 before the execution of the third coalescence effect, and during the execution of the third coalescence effect, the operation of the second movable body K2 is changed. Regardless of whether it is specified that there is an abnormality, the operation of the third movable body K3 is restricted.

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies that the operation of the third movable body K3 is abnormal from the third movable body abnormality information when the execution of the third united effect is specified, that is, before the execution of the third united effect. If so, the operation of the third movable body K3 is restricted. The sub-control CPU 31a also performs the operation of the third movable body K3 even when it is specified from the third movable body abnormality information that there is an abnormality in the operation of the third movable body K3 during the execution of the third coalescence effect. Restrict. That is, when the sub-control CPU 31a identifies that there is an abnormality in the operation of the third movable body K3 before the execution of the third united effect, and during the execution of the third united effect, the operation of the third movable body K3 is changed. Regardless of whether it is specified that there is an abnormality, the operation of the third movable body K3 is restricted.

Further, the sub-control CPU 31a can identify that there is an abnormality in the operation of the fourth movable body K4 in the fourth movable body information when the execution of the third united effect is specified, that is, before the execution of the third united effect. Information is stored, the operation of the fourth movable body K4 is restricted. The sub-control CPU 31a also performs the operation of the fourth movable body K4 even when it is specified from the fourth movable body abnormality information that there is an abnormality in the operation of the fourth movable body K4 during the execution of the third coalescence effect. Restrict. That is, when the sub-control CPU 31a identifies that there is an abnormality in the operation of the fourth movable body K4 before the execution of the third coalescence effect, and during the execution of the third coalescence effect, the operation of the fourth movable body K4 is performed. Regardless of whether it is specified that there is an abnormality, the operation of the fourth movable body K4 is restricted.

Further, in this embodiment, when the mounting frame Wb is opened when the third united effect is executed, the operation of the fourth movable body K4 is restricted. Specifically, when the sub-control CPU 31a specifies the execution of the third united effect, that is, when it is specified from the door opening information that the mounting frame Wb is opened before the execution of the third united effect, the second 4 Limit the movement of the movable body K4. The sub-control CPU 31a also limits the operation of the fourth movable body K4 even when it is specified from the door opening information that the mounting frame Wb is open during the execution of the third coalescence effect. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies that the mounting frame Wb is open before the execution of the third coalescence effect, and that the mounting frame Wb is open during the execution of the third coalescence effect. In any case, the operation of the fourth movable body K4 is restricted.

Further, as described above, when the combined effect is executed, if the door abnormality notification effect is executed, the output of the combined effect sound by the speaker Sp is limited. Specifically, when the execution of the coalescence effect is specified, the sub-control CPU 31a limits the output of the coalescence effect sound by the speaker Sp when the door abnormality notification effect is being executed. The sub-control CPU 31a also limits the output of the combined effect sound by the speaker Sp even when it is specified from the door opening information that the mounting frame Wb is open during the execution of the combined effect. That is, the sub-control CPU 31a specifies that the mounting frame Wb is open before the execution of the third coalescence effect, and that the mounting frame Wb is open during the execution of the third coalescence effect. In any case, the output of the combined production sound by the speaker Sp is limited.

Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
11 (a) and 11 (b) show a situation in which the second union effect is executed. In this embodiment, the coalescence effect can be executed when a predetermined start time elapses from the start of the predetermined variable game. At this time, the degree of expectation of a big hit differs depending on whether or not the coalescing effect is executed and the type of the coalescing effect when the coalescing effect is executed. Therefore, whether or not the coalescing effect is executed, and the type of the coalescing effect when the coalescing effect is executed, are information that is of great interest to the player who expects a big hit. At this time, since the executed united effect is the second united effect, the player has a higher expectation of a big hit than when the united effect is not executed and when the first united effect is executed. It is possible to identify that. Further, in this embodiment, when a predetermined start time has elapsed since the start of the predetermined variable game, the variable display of the effect symbol is performed in the image display area GH of the effect display device 11. Therefore, during the execution of the combined effect, the variable display of the effect symbol is restricted in the image display area GH of the effect display device 11.

12 (a) and 12 (b) show the situation where the third coalescence effect is executed. At this time, since the executed coalescence effect is the third coalescence effect, the player can execute the coalescence effect, the first unity effect, and the second unity effect. It is possible to identify that the expectation of a big hit is higher than sometimes. Further, during the execution of the combined effect, the variable display of the effect symbol is restricted in the image display area GH of the effect display device 11. As described above, the third united effect is executed by the third movable body K3 and the fourth movable body K4. Therefore, in this embodiment, the first union performed by the first movable body K1 and the third movable body K3 is performed rather than the third union effect performed by the third movable body K3 and the fourth movable body K4. In the production, the variable display of the production design is more restricted. Further, the second united effect performed by the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 is more effective than the third united effect performed by the third movable body K3 and the fourth movable body K4. Variable display is more restricted.

FIG. 13A shows a situation in which the second union effect is being executed. At this time, it is assumed that there is an abnormality in the operation of the second movable body K2. Since there is an abnormality in the operation of the second movable body K2, the operations of the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 are restricted during the execution of the second coalescence effect. Therefore, the player cannot identify that the union effect is executed from the movement of the movable body. On the other hand, since the mounting frame Wb is not opened, the combined effect sound is output from the speaker Sp. Therefore, the player can identify that the union effect is executed from the union effect sound output by the speaker Sp. In particular, in this embodiment, the combined effect sound differs depending on the type of combined effect. Therefore, the player can specify the type of the combined effect being executed in addition to the combined effect being executed from the combined effect sound output from the speaker Sp. Further, in this embodiment, in the union effect, the decorative lamp provided on the movable body emits light. As described above, in this embodiment, even when the movable body is located in the original position, when the decorative lamp provided on the movable body emits light, the light emitted by the decorative lamp can be visually recognized from the front. .. Therefore, the player can identify that the coalescence effect is executed by the light emission of the decorative lamp provided on the movable body. In particular, in this embodiment, the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp provided on the movable body differs depending on the type of coalescence effect. Therefore, the player can specify the type of the combined effect being executed in addition to the combined effect being executed by the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp provided on the movable body.

FIG. 13B shows a situation in which the third union effect is being executed. At this time, it is assumed that there is an abnormality in the operation of the second movable body K2. Since there is an abnormality in the operation of the second movable body K2, the operation of the third movable body K3 is restricted during the execution of the third coalescence effect. On the other hand, since the mounting frame Wb is not opened and there is no abnormality in the operation of the fourth movable body K4, the operation of the fourth movable body K4 is permitted. Therefore, the player can identify that the third union effect is executed from the operation of the fourth movable body K4. Further, since the mounting frame Wb is not opened, the combined effect sound is output from the speaker Sp. Therefore, the player can specify that the coalescing effect is executed from the coalesced effect sound output from the speaker Sp, and the type of the coalesced effect. Further, the player can specify that the coalescence effect is executed and the type of the coalescence effect from the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp provided on the movable body.

FIG. 14A shows a situation in which the second union effect is being executed. At this time, it is assumed that the mounting frame Wb is open. Since the mounting frame Wb is open, the output of the combined effect sound (second combined effect sound) is restricted by the speaker Sp during the execution of the second combined effect. On the other hand, since there is no abnormality in the operation of the first movable body K1 to the fourth movable body K4, the operations of the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 are permitted. Therefore, the player can identify that the coalescence effect (second coalescence effect) is executed from the movements of the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3. Further, the player can specify that the coalescence effect is executed and the type of the coalescence effect from the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp provided on the movable body.

FIG. 14B shows a situation in which the third union effect is being executed. At this time, it is assumed that the mounting frame Wb is open. Since the mounting frame Wb is open, the output of the combined effect sound (third combined effect sound) is restricted by the speaker Sp during the execution of the third united effect. Further, since there is no abnormality in the operation of the first movable body K1 to the fourth movable body K4, the operation of the third movable body K3 is permitted. On the other hand, since the mounting frame Wb is open, the operation of the fourth movable body K4 is restricted during the execution of the third coalescence effect. Here, the player can specify that the combined effect is executed because the third movable body K3 is located at the effect position PE3. Further, at this time, since the first movable body K1 is not located at the effect position PE1 and the second movable body K2 is not located at the effect position PE2, the player can perform the third united effect during execution. It is possible to specify that it is a combined production. Further, the player can specify that the coalescence effect is executed and the type of the coalescence effect from the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp provided on the movable body.

As described above, in this embodiment, before the execution of the coalescence effect, when the operation abnormality of the movable body occurs, the movement of the movable body is restricted and the coalescence effect is executed. As described above, when an operation abnormality of the movable body occurs during the execution of the coalescence effect, the movement of the movable body is restricted and the coalescence effect is executed. That is, the movement of the movable body is restricted and coalesced regardless of whether the operation abnormality of the movable body occurs before the execution of the coalescence effect or the operation abnormality of the movable body occurs during the execution of the coalescence effect. The production is executed. Further, before the execution of the coalescence effect, when an operation abnormality of the movable body occurs, the movement of the movable body is restricted and the coalescence effect is executed.

Further, when an abnormality that the mounting frame Wb is opened occurs before the execution of the coalescence effect, the output of the coalescence effect sound by the speaker Sp is limited. As described above, when the mounting frame Wb is open during the execution of the combined effect, the output of the combined effect sound by the speaker Sp is limited. That is, regardless of whether the abnormality that the mounting frame Wb is opened before the execution of the coalescence effect occurs or the abnormality that the mounting frame Wb is opened during the execution of the coalescence effect occurs. The output of the combined production sound by the speaker Sp is limited. The movement of the movable body corresponds to the first component constituting the coalescence effect, and the output of the coalescence effect sound by the speaker Sp corresponds to the second component constituting the coalescence effect. It should be noted that even if an abnormality occurs in the operation of the movable body or the mounting frame Wb is open before the execution of the coalescence effect, the light emission of the decorative lamp provided on the movable body is permitted. Further, even if an abnormality occurs in the operation of the movable body or the mounting frame Wb is open during the execution of the coalescence effect, the light emission of the decorative lamp provided on the movable body is permitted. That is, regardless of whether the operation abnormality of the movable body occurs before the execution of the coalescence effect or the operation abnormality of the movable body occurs during the execution of the coalescence effect, the decorative lamp provided on the movable body Luminescence is acceptable. In addition, regardless of whether the abnormality that the mounting frame Wb is opened before the execution of the coalescence effect occurs or the abnormality that the mounting frame Wb is opened during the execution of the coalescence effect occurs. , The light emission of the decorative lamp provided on the movable body is allowed.

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(1-1) According to this embodiment, since it is possible to execute a plurality of types of combined effects having different production modes of the movable body provided above the opening SWa, it is possible to give diversity to the combined effects. can. Further, since the first united effect and the second united effect suggest different jackpot expectations, when the first united effect or the second united effect is executed, the first movable body K1 and the second united body K1 and the second united effect are executed. It is possible to pay attention to which of the movable bodies K2 operates. Then, since the first union effect and the second union effect are executed at a predetermined effect position, the player determines whether the union effect being executed is the first union effect or the second union effect. Is easy to recognize.

(1-2) According to this embodiment, it is easy to recognize that an error has occurred by limiting the components constituting the first combined effect and the second combined effect according to the type of the error that has occurred. In addition to this, even when an error occurs, it is possible to improve the interest by combining the effects.

(1-3) According to this embodiment, since it is possible to execute a coalescing effect using a plurality of movable bodies provided at different positions in the front-rear direction, the degree of freedom in arranging the movable bodies is increased.
(1-4) According to this embodiment, in the first union effect and the second union effect, the movable body constituting the union effect and the movable body different from the movable body constituting the union effect are used. It is possible to produce a sense of unity.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described. In the following description, the same configuration as the above-described embodiment and the same control may be designated by the same reference numerals, and the duplicated description may be omitted or simplified.

In the second embodiment, the operating positions in which the first movable body K1, the second movable body K2, and the third movable body K3 can operate are different from those in the first embodiment.
As shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B, in this embodiment, the first movable body K1 is configured to be displaceable to the in-situ position PG1a and the effect position PE1a. The original position PG1a of the first movable body K1 is above the opening SWa and is a position where the entire first movable body K1 is arranged on the back side of the game board YB. That is, when the first movable body K1 is located at the in-situ position PG1a, all of the first movable body K1 is invisible in front view. The effect position PE1a of the first movable body K1 is a position where the first movable body K1 is arranged at a position closer to the center of the opening SWa than when the first movable body K1 is located at the original position PG1a. That is, the effect position PE1a of the first movable body K1 is located closer to the center of the image display area GH of the effect display device 11 than when the first movable body K1 is located at the original position PG1a. Is the position where is placed. When the first movable body K1 is located at the effect position PE1a, all of the first movable body K1 is visible in the front view. Further, when the first movable body K1 is located at the effect position PE1a, the entire first movable body K1 covers a part of the image display area GH of the effect display device 11. Further, in this embodiment, the position sensor PS1 is provided so as to be able to detect that the first movable body K1 is located at the in-situ position PG1a.

As shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, the second movable body K2 is configured to be displaceable between the in-situ position PG2a and the effect position PE2a. The original position PG2a of the second movable body K2 is above the opening SWa and is a position where the entire second movable body K2 is arranged on the back side of the game board YB. That is, when the second movable body K2 is located at the in-situ position PG2a, all of the second movable body K2 is invisible in front view. The effect position PE2a of the second movable body K2 is a position where the second movable body K2 is arranged at a position closer to the center of the opening SWa than when the second movable body K2 is located at the original position PG2a. That is, the effect position PE2a of the second movable body K2 is located closer to the center of the image display area GH of the effect display device 11 than when the second movable body K2 is located at the original position PG2a. Is the position where is placed. When the second movable body K2 is located at the effect position PE2a, all of the second movable body K2 is visible in the front view. Further, when the second movable body K2 is located at the effect position PE2a, the entire second movable body K2 covers a part of the image display area GH of the effect display device 11.

Further, in this embodiment, the in-situ position PG2a of the second movable body K2 is the same position as the in-situ position PG1a of the first movable body K1 in the vertical direction and the left-right direction. On the other hand, the effect position PE2a of the second movable body K2 is a position different from the effect position PE1a of the first movable body K1 in the vertical direction. Specifically, the effect position PE2a of the second movable body K2 is a position above the effect position PE1a of the first movable body K1. Further, the effect position PE2a of the second movable body K2 is a position closer to the center of the opening SWa than the effect position PE1a of the first movable body K1. Further, the in-situ position PG2a of the second movable body K2 is a position different from the in-situ PG1a of the first movable body K1 in the front-rear direction. Further, the effect position PE2a of the second movable body K2 is a position different from the effect position PE1a of the first movable body K1 in the front-rear direction. Specifically, the in-situ PG2a of the second movable body K2 is a position in front of the in-situ PG1a of the first movable body K1. Further, the effect position PE2a of the second movable body K2 is a position in front of the effect position PE1a of the first movable body K1 in the front-rear direction. In this embodiment, the effect position PE2a of the second movable body K2 is the same position as the effect position PE1a of the first movable body K1 in the left-right direction.

As shown in FIGS. 17A to 17D, the third movable body K3 is configured to be displaceable into the in-situ position PG3a, the first effect position PE3a, the second effect position PE3b, and the third effect position PE3c. ing. The original position PG3a of the third movable body K3 is below the opening SWa, and is a position where the entire third movable body K3 is arranged on the back side of the game board YB. That is, when the third movable body K3 is located at the in-situ position PG3a, all of the third movable body K3 is invisible in front view. As described above, the original position PG1a of the first movable body K1 is a position where the first movable body K1 is arranged above the opening SWa. Further, the original position PG2a of the second movable body K2 is a position where the second movable body K2 is arranged above the opening SWa. Therefore, in this embodiment, the in-situ position PG3a of the third movable body K3 is a position different from the in-situ PG1a of the first movable body K1 in the vertical direction and the left-right direction. Further, the in-situ position PG3a of the third movable body K3 is a position different from the in-situ PG2a of the second movable body K2 in the vertical direction and the left-right direction.

The first effect position PE3a of the third movable body K3 is a position where the third movable body K3 is arranged at a position closer to the center of the opening SWa than when the third movable body K3 is located at the original position PG3a. be. That is, the first effect position PE3a of the third movable body K3 is third movable at a position closer to the center of the image display area GH of the effect display device 11 as compared with the case where the third movable body K3 is located at the original position PG3a. This is the position where the body K3 is placed. When the third movable body K3 is located at the first effect position PE3a, all of the third movable body K3 is visible in the front view. Further, when the third movable body K3 is located at the first effect position PE3a, the entire third movable body K3 covers a part of the image display area GH of the effect display device 11.

Further, in this embodiment, the first effect position PE3a of the third movable body K3 is to the left of the effect position PE1a of the first movable body K1. More specifically, the first effect position PE3a of the third movable body K3 is the third when the third movable body K3 is located at the first effect position PE3a and the first movable body K1 is located at the effect position PE1. The movable body K3 is a position close to the first movable body K1 in the left-right direction. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the third movable body K3 is located at the first effect position PE3a and the first movable body K1 is located at the effect position PE1a, the third movable body K3 and the first movable body K1 are located. To form the character string "Kokichi".

Further, in the second effect position PE3b of the third movable body K3, the third movable body K3 is arranged at a position closer to the center of the opening SWa than when the third movable body K3 is located at the first effect position PE3a. It is the position to be done. That is, the second effect position PE3b of the third movable body K3 is located closer to the center of the image display area GH of the effect display device 11 than when the third movable body K3 is located at the first effect position PE3a. 3 This is the position where the movable body K3 is arranged. In this embodiment, in the second effect position PE3b of the third movable body K3, the third movable body K3 is arranged at a position higher than when the third movable body K3 is located at the first effect position PE3a. The position. When the third movable body K3 is located at the first effect position PE3a, all of the third movable body K3 is visible in the front view. Further, when the third movable body K3 is located at the first effect position PE3a, the entire third movable body K3 covers a part of the image display area GH of the effect display device 11.

Further, in this embodiment, the second effect position PE3b of the third movable body K3 is to the left of the effect position PE2a of the second movable body K2. More specifically, the second effect position PE3b of the third movable body K3 is the third when the third movable body K3 is located at the second effect position PE3b and the second movable body K2 is located at the effect position PE2a. This is a position where the movable body K3 is close to the second movable body K2 in the left-right direction. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the third movable body K3 is located at the second effect position PE3b and the second movable body K2 is located at the effect position PE2a, the third movable body K3 and the second movable body K2 are located. To form the character string "Nakayoshi".

Further, in the third effect position PE3c of the third movable body K3, the third movable body K3 is arranged at a position closer to the center of the opening SWa than when the third movable body K3 is located at the original position PG3a. The position. That is, the third effect position PE3c of the third movable body K3 is third movable at a position closer to the center of the image display area GH of the effect display device 11 as compared with the case where the third movable body K3 is located at the original position PG3a. This is the position where the body K3 is placed. When the third movable body K3 is located at the third effect position PE3c, all of the third movable body K3 is visible in the front view.

Further, in the third movable body K3 at the third effect position PE3c, the third movable body K3 is arranged at a position closer to the peripheral edge of the opening SWa than when the third movable body K3 is located at the first effect position PE3a. It is the position to be done. That is, in the third effect position PE3c of the third movable body K3, the third movable body K3 is arranged at a position closer to the peripheral edge of the image display area GH of the effect display device 11 as compared with the case where the third effect position PE3c is located at the first effect position PE3a. It is the position to be done. Further, in this embodiment, in the third effect position PE3c of the third movable body K3, the third movable body K3 is arranged at an upper position as compared with the case where the third movable body K3 is located at the second effect position PE3b. It is the position to be done.

Next, the combined production of this embodiment will be described.
As shown in FIG. 18A, in this embodiment, in the first united effect, the first movable body K1 operates at the effect position PE1a. Further, in the first combined effect, the third movable body K3 operates at the first effect position PE3a. As described above, when the first movable body K1 is located at the effect position PE1a and the third movable body K3 is located at the first effect position PE3a, the first movable body K1 and the third movable body K3 are left and right. Close in direction. As a result, in the first united effect, the character string of "Kokichi" is formed by the first movable body K1 and the third movable body K3. Further, in the first united effect, the first united effect sound is output from the speaker Sp. The first combined effect ends when a predetermined effect time elapses after the character string of "Kokichi" is formed by the first movable body K1 and the third movable body K3. Specifically, in the first united effect, the first movable body K1 operates at the in-situ position PG1a when a predetermined effect time elapses after the first movable body K1 is positioned at the effect position PE1a. Further, in the first combined effect, when a predetermined effect time elapses after the third movable body K3 is positioned at the first effect position PE3a, the third movable body K3 operates at the in-situ position PG3a.

As shown in FIG. 18B, in this embodiment, in the second united effect, the second movable body K2 is located at the effect position PE2a. Further, in the second combined effect, the third movable body K3 is located at the second effect position PE3b. As described above, when the second movable body K2 is located at the effect position PE2a and the third movable body K3 is located at the second effect position PE3b, the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3 are left and right. Close in direction. As a result, in the second united effect, the character string of "Nakayoshi" is formed by the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3. Further, in the second combined effect, the speaker Sp outputs the second combined effect sound different from the first combined effect sound. The second combined effect ends when a predetermined effect time elapses after the character string of "Nakayoshi" is formed by the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3. Specifically, in the second united effect, the second movable body K2 operates at the in-situ position PG2a when a predetermined effect time elapses after the second movable body K2 is positioned at the effect position PE2a. Further, in the second combined effect, when a predetermined effect time elapses after the third movable body K3 is positioned at the second effect position PE3b, the third movable body K3 operates at the in-situ position PG3a.

As shown in FIG. 18C, in this embodiment, in the third united effect, the third movable body K3 is located at the third effect position PE3c. Further, in the third united effect, the fourth movable body K4 is located at the effect position PE4. As described above, when the third movable body K3 is located at the effect position PE3, the third movable body K3 is located near the upper peripheral edge of the image display area GH of the effect display device 11. On the other hand, when the fourth movable body K4 is located at the effect position PE4, the fourth movable body K4 is located outside the outer shape of the mounting frame Wb. That is, also in this embodiment, the third movable body K3 and the fourth movable body K4 are separated from each other in the third united effect. In the third united production, the character string of "Daikichi" is formed by the third movable body K3 and the fourth movable body K4. Further, in the third united effect, the speaker Sp outputs the first united effect sound and the third united effect sound different from the second united effect sound. The third combined effect ends when a predetermined effect time elapses after the character string of "Daikichi" is formed by the third movable body K3 and the fourth movable body K4. Specifically, in the third combined effect, the third movable body K3 operates at the in-situ position PG3a when a predetermined effect time elapses after the third movable body K3 is positioned at the third effect position PE3c. Further, in the third combined effect, when a predetermined effect time elapses after the fourth movable body K4 is positioned at the effect position PE4, the fourth movable body K4 operates at the in-situ position PG4.

As described above, in this embodiment, the first united effect is an effect executed at an effect position different from that of the second united effect. Further, the first united effect is an effect executed at an effect position different from that of the third united effect. Further, the second united effect is an effect executed at an effect position different from that of the third united effect. That is, in this embodiment, the effect position in which the united effect is executed differs depending on the type of the united effect. Therefore, in this embodiment, the operation mode of the third movable body K3 differs depending on the type of coalescence effect. That is, in this embodiment, the effect mode (operation mode) of the third movable body K3 in the first united effect is different from the effect mode (operation mode) of the third movable body K3 in the second united effect. Further, the effect mode (operation mode) of the third movable body K3 in the first united effect is different from the effect mode (operation mode) of the third movable body K3 in the third united effect. Further, the effect mode (operation mode) of the third movable body K3 in the second united effect is different from the effect mode (operation mode) of the third movable body K3 in the third united effect.

Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described.
19 (a) and 19 (b) show the situation where the second union effect is executed. As described above, in this embodiment, the effect position in which the united effect is executed differs depending on the type of the united effect. That is, the player can specify the type of the combined effect from the effect position of the combined effect. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is easier for the player to specify the type of the combined effect. Further, at this time, since the executed coalescence effect is the second coalescence effect, the player can expect a big hit as compared with the case where the coalescence effect is not executed and the time when the first unity effect is executed. Can be identified as high. Further, during the execution of the combined effect, the variable display of the effect symbol is restricted in the image display area GH of the effect display device 11.

As described in detail above, this embodiment has the following effects.
(2-1) According to this embodiment, since the effect positions are different between the first united effect and the second united effect, when the first united effect or the second united effect is executed, the type of the united effect. Is easy for the player to identify.

(2-2) In this embodiment, the effect mode of the third movable body K3 is different between the first united effect and the second united effect. Therefore, in addition to the effect mode of the movable body provided above the opening SWa, the effect mode of the movable body provided below the opening SWa is also different, so that it is possible to give more variety to the combined effect. ..

(2-3) Further, since the effect position is different between the first united effect and the second united effect, even if the first movable body K1 or the second movable body K2 does not operate due to some factor. The type of coalescence effect can be specified from the operating position of the third movable body K3.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment will be described. In the following description, the same configuration as the above-described embodiment and the same control may be designated by the same reference numerals, and the duplicated description may be omitted or simplified.

In the third embodiment, the effect mode of the second united effect is different from that of the first embodiment.
In this embodiment, in the second union effect, the effect is executed in the same manner as the first union effect during the period from the start of the second union effect to the elapse of a predetermined time. Specifically, in this embodiment, when the second coalescence effect is started, the first movable body K1 operates at the effect position PE1a. Further, when the second combined effect is started, the third movable body K3 operates at the first effect position PE3a. That is, in the second union effect, the character string of "Kokichi" is formed by the first movable body K1 and the third movable body K3. At this time, the speaker Sp outputs the first united production sound. At this time, the decorative lamp provided on the movable body emits light according to the first light emitting mode.

When the first effect time elapses from the start of the second united effect, the first movable body K1 operates at the in-situ position PG1a in the second united effect. Further, when the first effect time elapses from the start of the second united effect, the second movable body K2 operates at the effect position PE2a in the second united effect. Further, when the first effect time elapses from the start of the second united effect, the third movable body K3 operates at the second effect position PE3b in the second united effect. As a result, in the second united effect, the character string of "Nakayoshi" is formed by the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3. At this time, the speaker Sp outputs the second combined production sound. At this time, the decorative lamp provided on the movable body emits light according to the second light emitting mode. After that, when the second production time (first production time <second production time) elapses after the second combination production is started, the second combination production ends. That is, when the second effect time elapses from the start of the second united effect, the second movable body K2 operates at the in-situ PG2a in the second united effect. Further, when the second effect time elapses from the start of the second united effect, the third movable body K3 operates at the in-situ PG3a in the second united effect.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the second union effect is executed, the union effect is executed in the same effect mode in the first union effect and the second union effect until the first effect time elapses. To. After that, in the second combined production, the character string of "Kokichi" formed by the first movable body K1 and the third movable body K3 is formed by the second movable body K2 and the third movable body K3. It changes to the character string of "Nakayoshi". That is, in this embodiment, the effect mode (operation mode) of the specific effect body and the non-specific effect body changes during the execution of the second united effect. Further, in the second combined effect, the sound output from the speaker Sp changes from the first combined effect sound to the second combined effect sound. Further, in the second combined effect, the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp provided on the movable body changes from the first light emitting mode to the second light emitting mode. That is, in this embodiment, in the second union effect, the effect mode of all the components constituting the union effect changes.

(3-1) According to this embodiment, since the effect mode of the components constituting the second united effect changes, when such a united effect is executed, the united effect can be further enjoyed.

The above embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. The above embodiment and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.

-In the first embodiment and the second embodiment, it is preferable that an arbitrary time is set for the effect time of the combined effect. That is, the effect time of the first united effect and the effect time of the second united effect may be the same or different. Further, the production time of the first combined production and the production time of the third combined production may be the same or different. Further, the effect time of the second united effect and the effect time of the third united effect may be the same or different.

-In the third embodiment, all the components constituting the second union effect are changed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the sound output from the speaker Sp may not change, and the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp provided on the movable body may not change. In this case, with respect to the components that do not change, it is preferable that the first united effect and the second united effect have the same effect mode.

-In the third embodiment, the effect mode may be changed for the first united effect. For example, when the first united effect is started, the first movable body K1 operates at the effect position PE1a, and when a predetermined effect time elapses, the first movable body K1 operates at an effect position different from the effect position PE1a. good. In this case, the third movable body K3 may operate at a different effect position from the first effect position PE3a when a predetermined effect time elapses after the third movable body K3 operates at the first effect position PE3a. It may not operate from the effect position PE3a. Further, for example, when the first combined effect is started, the third movable body K3 operates at the first effect position PE3a, and when a predetermined effect time elapses, the effect position different from the first effect position PE3a is reached. May work. In this case, the first movable body K1 may operate at an effect position different from the effect position PE1a when a predetermined effect time elapses after operating at the effect position PE1a, and does not operate from the effect position PE1a. You may do so. That is, at least one of the specific effect body and the non-specific effect body may be changed during the execution of the first combined effect. Further, when the effect mode is changed for the first united effect, the sound output from the speaker Sp may be changed when a predetermined effect time elapses, and the decoration provided on the movable body may be changed. The light emitting mode of the lamp may be changed.

-In the third embodiment, the first movable body K1 and the second movable body K2 do not have to change the effect mode (operation mode) during the execution of the second united effect. For example, when the second united effect is started, the first movable body K1 may operate at the effect position PE1a and the second movable body K2 may operate at the effect position PE2a. That is, during the execution of the second combined effect, the effect mode of the specific effect body may change, while the effect mode of the non-specific effect body may not change.

-In the third embodiment, the effect mode (operation mode) of the third movable body K3 does not have to change during the execution of the second united effect. That is, when the second coalescence effect is started, the third movable body K3 may operate at the second effect position PE3b. That is, during the execution of the second combined effect, the effect mode of the non-specific effect body may change, while the effect mode of the specific effect body may not change.

-In the third embodiment, the effect mode may be changed for the third united effect. For example, in the third combined effect, the effect may be executed in the same manner as the first combined effect and the second combined effect from the start of the third combined effect until the first effect time elapses. Further, for example, in the third combined effect, the effect may be executed in the same manner as the second combined effect from the start of the third combined effect until the second effect time elapses. Further, when the effect mode is changed for the third united effect, the effect mode (operation mode) of the first movable body K1 and the second movable body K2 does not change during the execution of the third united effect. You may. Further, when the effect mode is changed for the third united effect, the effect mode (operation mode) of the third movable body K3 may not be changed during the execution of the third united effect. That is, at least one of the specific effect body and the non-specific effect body may be changed during the execution of the third combined effect.

-In each of the above embodiments, another coalescence effect may be executed in addition to or instead of the first coalescence effect, the second coalescence effect, and the third coalescence effect. For example, another coalescence effect may be performed by the fourth movable body K4 and the first movable body K1 or the second movable body K2. Further, for example, another coalescence effect may be performed by three or more movable bodies. Further, there may be a plurality of different combined effects.

-In each of the above embodiments, the combined effect is composed of the operation of the movable body, the output of sound by the speaker Sp, and the light emission of the decorative lamp provided on the movable body, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the united effect may be configured not to include the output of the sound by the speaker Sp, or may be configured not to include the light emission of the decorative lamp provided on the movable body. Further, for example, the combined effect may be configured to include the light emission of the decorative lamp La, or may be configured to include the display of an image by the effect display device 11. That is, the union effect is the operation of the first movable body K1, the operation of the second movable body K2, the operation of the third movable body K3, the sound output by the speaker Sp, and the decorative lamp provided on the movable body. It may be composed of a plurality of effect elements arbitrarily selected from light emission, light emission of the decorative lamp La, and display of an image by the effect display device 11. Specifically, one of the first combined effect and the second combined effect is executed by the third movable body K3 and the first movable body K1 or the second movable body K2, and the first combined effect and the second combined effect are performed. The other of the coalescence effects may be performed by the third movable body K3 and a predetermined coalesced image. In this case, the predetermined combined image corresponds to the non-specific effect body. Similarly, one of the first united effect and the third united effect is executed by the third movable body K3 and the first movable body K1 or the fourth movable body K4, and the first united effect and the third united effect are performed. The other may be executed by the third movable body K3 and a predetermined united image. Similarly, one of the second united effect and the third united effect is executed by the third movable body K3 and the second movable body K2 or the fourth movable body K4, and the second united effect and the third united effect are performed. The other may be executed by the third movable body K3 and a predetermined united image. When the third united effect is configured to be executed by the third movable body K3 and the predetermined united image, the predetermined united image corresponds to the special effect body. As described above, the coalescing effect may include a coalescing effect performed by a predetermined movable body and another movable body, and a coalescing effect performed by the predetermined movable body and a predetermined coalesced image.

-In each of the above embodiments, the position where each movable body can operate may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the original position of the movable body and the effect position may be arbitrarily determined for each movable body. That is, each movable body may have a plurality of original positions, and each movable body may have a plurality of production positions.

-In each of the above embodiments, each movable body is provided so as not to be visible in front view when it is located in the original position, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, each of the movable bodies may be provided so that all or a part thereof can be visually recognized in the front view when the movable body is located in the original position.

-Also, when each movable body is located at the production position, all of them are provided so as to be visible in front view, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, each of the movable bodies may be provided so that all or part of the movable body cannot be visually recognized when it is located at the effect position.

-In each of the above embodiments, the first combined production sound to the third combined production sound may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the first combined production sound and the second combined production sound may be the same. Further, for example, the first combined production sound and the third combined production sound may be the same. Further, for example, the second combined production sound and the third combined production sound may be the same.

-In each of the above embodiments, the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp provided on the movable body in the coalescence effect may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the first light emitting mode and the second light emitting mode may be the same. Further, for example, the first light emitting mode and the third light emitting mode may be the same. Further, for example, the second light emitting mode and the third light emitting mode may be the same. Further, for example, among the movable bodies constituting the united effect, the decorative lamp provided on one movable body and the decorative lamp provided on the other movable body may be different. Further, for example, among the movable bodies different from the movable bodies constituting the united effect, the decorative lamps provided on one movable body and the decorative lamps provided on another movable body may be different. Further, for example, the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp provided on the movable body constituting the coalescing effect may be different from the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp provided on the movable body different from the movable body constituting the coalescing effect. .. Even if the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp provided on the movable body constituting the coalescing effect is different from the light emitting mode of the decorative lamp provided on the movable body different from the movable body constituting the coalescing effect, the light emitting mode thereof. When the aspects are related, it can be said that they are common production elements.

-In each of the above embodiments, the combined effect is executed by the movable bodies having different effect positions in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the combined effect may be executed by a movable body having the same effect position in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction but different effect positions in the front-rear direction. For example, a movable body that imitates the character "one" and a movable body that imitates the character "human" may be able to execute a combined effect of forming the character "large".

-In each of the above embodiments, the jackpot expectation may be notified by the combined effect. In this case, for example, the jackpot expectation may be directly notified by forming a character string such as "10%" by the coalescence effect.

-In each of the above embodiments, if an operation abnormality of the movable body occurs during the execution of the coalescence effect, the operation of the moving movable body may be terminated, and the moving movable body may be operated in the original position. You may do so. Further, if an abnormality that the mounting frame Wb is opened occurs during the execution of the third united effect, the operation of the fourth movable body K4 may be terminated, and the fourth movable body K4 may be moved to the in-situ PG4. You may make it work.

-In each of the above embodiments, it may be possible to detect another abnormality in addition to or instead of the operation abnormality of the movable body and the abnormality that the mounting frame Wb is opened. In this case, it may be possible to execute an effect of suggesting or notifying that another abnormality has occurred triggered by the detection of another abnormality.

-In each of the above embodiments, after a predetermined abnormality occurs during the execution of the predetermined coalescence effect, another coalescence effect may be executed during the execution of the abnormality notification effect corresponding to the abnormality. That is, another coalescence effect may be executed during the execution of the predetermined abnormality notification effect while the predetermined abnormality notification effect is being executed. For example, by making the effect time of the predetermined abnormality notification effect longer than the time from the end of the predetermined combination effect to the start of another combination effect, the predetermined abnormality notification is performed during the execution of the predetermined combination effect. When the effect is executed, another combined effect may be executed during the execution of the predetermined abnormality notification effect. In the case of such a configuration, when the predetermined abnormality notification effect is executed during the execution of the predetermined combination effect, and when another combination effect is executed during the execution of the predetermined abnormality notification effect, the predetermined value is specified. The operation of the same effect can be restricted between the combined effect of and another combined effect. Further, when a predetermined abnormality notification effect is executed during the execution of the predetermined combination effect, and another combination effect is executed during the execution of the predetermined abnormality notification effect, the combination effect is different from the predetermined combination effect. The common production elements can be limited by the combined production of.

-In each of the above embodiments, the first specified time to the fourth specified time used for detecting the operation abnormality of the first movable body K1 to the fourth movable body K4 are the same time, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the specified time used for detecting the operation abnormality of the movable body may be set according to the operation mode of the movable body. In this case, it is preferable that the specified time is set according to the length of the distance from the predetermined production position to the original position. That is, it is preferable that the longer the distance from the predetermined production position to the original position, the longer the specified time.

-The game parts may be arranged so as to restrict entry into the first starting port 12 when hitting right, and when hitting right, the first start is compared with when hitting left. It may be arranged so that it is difficult to enter the mouth 12 (the probability of entering the ball is extremely low). Further, the game parts may be arranged so as to restrict entry into the second starting opening 13, the big winning opening 14, and the operating gate 18 when hitting left, and right when hitting left. It may be arranged so that it is difficult to enter the second starting opening 13, the big winning opening 14, and the operating gate 18 (the probability of entering the ball is extremely low) as compared with the case of hitting.

-In addition to the sub-control board 31, a light emission control board that specially controls the decorative lamp La, a voice control board that specially controls the speaker Sp, and a display control board that specially controls the effect display device may be provided. Further, the sub-control board may include such a sub-sub-control board and a board for controlling other effects and notifications.

Further, the main control CPU 30a of the main control board 30 and the sub control CPU 31a of the sub control board 31 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above alternative example, a light emission control board, a voice control board, and a display control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

-The pachinko gaming machine 10 may be embodied as a gaming machine (so-called type 1 type 2 mixing machine) that grants a big hit game when a gaming ball passes through a specific area.
-As a pachinko gaming machine 10 equipped with a probability fluctuation function, a specification that grants a probability fluctuation state until the next big hit is won, a specification that grants a probability fluctuation state until the fall lottery is won (fall machine), or a predetermined specification. There is a specification (ST machine) that grants a probability fluctuation state until the end of the fluctuation game for the number of times. Further, the pachinko gaming machine equipped with the probability fluctuation function has a specification (V probability variation machine) in which a probability fluctuation state is given when the game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the embodiment may be embodied in any of these specifications of the pachinko gaming machine. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may be a pachinko gaming machine having a specification in which the above-mentioned falling machine and the V probability changing machine are mixed.

-A state in which a small hit lottery or a small hit game is used (for example, a small hit RUSH) may be configured to occur. For example, the state in which the small hit lottery or the small hit game is used may be an advantageous state as compared with the high base state.

The technical idea that can be grasped from the above-described embodiment and modified example will be described.
(B) In a gaming machine capable of performing various effects based on the result of a big hit lottery, the effect control means for controlling the effect is provided, the effect has a combined effect, and the combined effect is the first. There are one union effect and a second union effect, and the first union effect and the second union effect are executed by the specific effect body and the non-specific effect body, and the specific effect in the first union effect is performed. The effect mode of the body is different from the effect mode of the specific effect body in the second united effect, and the effect mode of the non-specific effect body in the first united effect is the effect mode of the non-specific effect body in the second united effect. Unlike the effect mode, the first united effect and the second united effect suggest or notify different jackpot expectations, and the first united effect and the second united effect have predetermined effect positions. A gaming machine executed in.

(B) In a gaming machine capable of performing various effects based on the result of a big hit lottery, an effect control means for controlling the effect is provided, the effect has a combined effect, and the combined effect is the first. There are one union effect and a second union effect, and the first union effect and the second union effect are executed by the specific effect body and the non-specific effect body, and the non-specific effect in the first union effect. The effect mode of the effect body is different from the effect mode of the non-specific effect body in the second united effect, and different jackpot expectations are suggested or notified between the first united effect and the second united effect. The first union effect and the second union effect are executed at predetermined effect positions, and at least one of the first union effect and the second union effect is the specific effect during the execution of the union effect. A gaming machine in which at least one of the effect mode of the body and the effect mode of the non-specific effect body changes.

10 ... Pachinko game machine 11 ... Direction display device 12 ... 1st start port 13 ... 2nd start port 14 ... Grand prize opening 18 ... Actuator gate 18a ... Gate port 19 ... Launch passage 20 ... Prevention valve 21 ... Out port 23a, 23b ... Special symbol display device 24a, 24b ... Hold display device 25 ... Normal symbol display device 30 ... Main control board 30a ... Main control CPU 30b ... Main control ROM 30c ... Main control RAM 30d ... Random number generation circuit 31 ... Sub-control Board 31a ... Sub-control CPU 31b ... Sub-control ROM 31c ... Sub-control RAM AC1, AC2 ... Actuator C ... Center line CS ... Count sensor EA1 to EA4 ... Directional actuator Ge1 ... Movable body abnormality notification image Ge2 ... Door abnormality notification Image GH ... Image display area GS ... Gate sensor HD ... Launch handle K1 to K4 ... Movable body La ... Decorative lamp PE1 to PE4 ... Directional position PG1 to PG4 ... Original position PS1 to PS4 ... Position sensor SE1, SE2 ... Starting sensor Sp ... Speaker SW ... Center frame SWa ... Opening TS ... Door opening sensor W ... Frame body Wa ... Installation frame Wb ... Mounting frame YB ... Game board YBa ... Game area

Claims (4)

In a gaming machine that can execute various effects based on the result of the big hit lottery
A production control means for controlling the production is provided.
The effect includes a united effect, and the united effect includes a first united effect and a second united effect.
The first united effect and the second united effect are executed by the specific effect body and the non-specific effect body, and the effect mode of the non-specific effect body in the first united effect is the effect of the second united effect. Unlike the production mode of the non-specific production body,
Different jackpot expectations are suggested or notified between the first union effect and the second union effect.
The first union effect and the second union effect are executed at predetermined effect positions.
At least one of the first united effect and the second united effect includes at least one of the specific effect and the non-specific effect, and an effect different from the specific effect and the non-specific effect. And, at least some of the production elements are common to the gaming machines. Equipped with error detection means to detect errors
The error includes a first error and a second error different from the first error.
When the first error occurs during the execution of the first union effect or the second union effect, the first component among the components constituting the union effect is restricted and the union effect is executed. When the second error occurs during the execution of the first union effect or the second union effect, the second component among the components constituting the union effect is restricted and the union effect is executed. The gaming machine according to claim 1. The union effect includes a third union effect.
The third combined effect is executed by at least one of the specific effect body and the non-specific effect body and the special effect body.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the special effect body is arranged in front of the other effect body constituting the third combined effect. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first united effect is executed at an effect position different from that of the second united effect.

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