JP4787693B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine provided with a production operation means that can be operated by a player.

  Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine, which is a type of gaming machine, includes, for example, an effect display device including a liquid crystal display, and the effect display device displays a symbol combination by changing a plurality of types of symbols (symbol variation game). Game) is being carried out. In such a pachinko gaming machine, the player can recognize a big hit or miss from the symbol combination derived in the symbol combination game and finally displayed in a definite stop. In recent years, in order to increase the player's awareness of participation in the game, there are provided operation means for operation (operation buttons) that can be operated by the player, and the effect operation means is operated during the symbol combination game. A pachinko gaming machine to perform has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

In the pachinko gaming machine of Patent Document 1, when the operation button is operated within a predetermined period during the symbol combination game, the rotating reel is stopped, and the reach effect indicated by the rotary reel is performed from a plurality of types of reach effects. Alternatively, a reach effect is performed on the character indicated by the rotating reel from among a plurality of types of characters. According to the pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is made to recognize that one reach production has been selected from a plurality of types of reach production, and to give a sense that the player is actively playing a game. It is supposed to be possible.
JP 2004-8233 A

  However, in Patent Document 1, the player can be expected to actively participate in the game by adopting a configuration in which the player operates the operation button to select the reach effect, but the impact of the effect that develops from the operation of the operation button. Lack. That is, in Patent Document 1, the display content of the effect display device is only changed by the operation of the operation button, and is easily bored, and the player's willingness to participate in the game is easily lost.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and its purpose is to give an impact to the development developed from the operation of the operation means for the production and to the player's game. It is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the willingness to participate.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1 includes display means for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of types of symbols, and effect operation means operable by a player. In the symbol variation game, an operation effective period for enabling the operation of the effect operating means is set, and a predetermined rotation angle is triggered by the operation of the effect operating means within the operation effective period. In the gaming machine, wherein the display means is configured to be capable of rotating operation one by one, and in accordance with the rotational operation mode of the display means, a jackpot notice is made that suggests the possibility of a big hit in the symbol variation game. A rotation control means for controlling an operation; and an effect control means for controlling a game effect executed in association with the game including the symbol variation game, the rotation control means rotating the display means. And a rotation control unit that controls the power unit to rotate the display unit in response to a control command from the effect control unit, wherein the effect control unit includes the operation unit After the effective period ends, the display means is rotated successfully in a predetermined rotation direction with reference to the initial rotation position for one rotation or more, or rotated in the direction opposite to the positive direction without rotating once. Triggered by a rotation operation mode determination unit that determines which rotation failure pattern to return to the initial rotation position is used for rotation, a counting unit that counts the number of effective operations of the effect operation means, and counting the number of effective operations A rotation command unit that outputs an angle rotation control command for instructing a rotation operation for the predetermined rotation angle to the rotation control unit, and a reference rotation angle in which the actual rotation angle of the display means is predetermined. If the determination result is affirmative, the pattern rotation control command based on either the rotation success pattern or the rotation failure pattern determined by the rotation operation mode determination unit is determined. A pattern command unit that outputs the rotation control unit to the rotation control unit when the determination result is negative, and the rotation control unit of the rotation control unit includes the angle control unit. When the rotation control command is input, the power unit is controlled to rotate the display unit by the predetermined rotation angle, and when the pattern rotation control command is input after the operation valid period is over, While controlling the power unit to rotate the display means in the pattern rotation operation mode designated by the pattern rotation control command, the pattern rotation control is performed. The gist is to control the power unit to rotate the display means in the rotation operation mode of the rotation failure pattern regardless of the pattern determined by the rotation operation mode determination unit when no control command is input. To do.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, a plurality of the reference rotation angles are set, and the display content of the display means is controlled in accordance with a control command from the effect control means. A display control unit configured to store a display pattern corresponding to the rotation success pattern and the rotation failure pattern set for each of the plurality of reference rotation angles, and to display the display unit based on the display pattern. A display control unit for controlling the contents, wherein the presentation control unit is configured to operate the display unit by operating the presentation operation unit during one symbol variation game in which an operation effective period of the presentation operation unit is set. A maximum rotation angle selection unit that selects a maximum rotation angle that allows a rotation operation from the plurality of reference rotation angles; and an actual rotation angle of the display means before the operation effective period elapses. When the maximum rotation angle selected by the maximum rotation angle selection unit is reached, the rotation restricting unit that restricts the subsequent rotation operation and the actual rotation angle of the display means each time the reference rotation angle reaches the reference rotation angle. It further includes an angle arrival control unit that outputs an angle arrival control command that makes it possible to identify a reference rotation angle to the rotation control unit and the display control unit, and the pattern command unit is determined according to a determination result of the arrival determination A pattern rotation control command based on the pattern is also output to the display control unit, and the rotation control unit is instructed by the angle arrival control command and the pattern rotation control command input at the end of the operation effective period. The display unit is controlled at the end of the operation valid period, while controlling the power unit to rotate the display means in the pattern rotation operation mode. A display pattern that is set to the reference rotation angle defined by the angle arrival control command and that corresponds to the pattern specified by the pattern rotation control command is selected, and the display content of the display means is selected using the display pattern. The gist is to control.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect, the display pattern storage unit is an intermediate between a minimum rotation angle among the plurality of reference rotation angles and an angle corresponding to the rotation initial position. A display pattern corresponding to an angle is further stored, and the rotation control unit determines a pattern determined by the rotation operation mode determination unit when the angle arrival control command is not input at the end of the operation effective period. Regardless of the rotation failure mode, the power unit is controlled to rotate the display means in the rotation mode of the rotation failure pattern, and the display control unit has input the angle arrival control command at the end of the operation valid period. If not, the gist is to select a display pattern corresponding to the intermediate angle and to control the display content of the display means with the display pattern.
The invention described in claim 4 includes display means for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of types of symbols, and a production operation means operable by a player, and during the symbol variation game, An operation effective period for validating the operation of the production operation means is set, and when the production operation means is operated within the operation valid period, the display means can be rotated by a predetermined rotation angle. In a gaming machine configured to make a jackpot notice that suggests the possibility of a big hit in the symbol variation game according to the rotation action mode of the display means, a rotation control means for controlling the rotation action of the display means; An effect control means for controlling a game effect executed in association with the game including the symbol variation game, wherein the rotation control means is a power unit for applying power for rotating the display means A rotation control unit that controls the power unit to rotate the display unit in response to a control command from the effect control unit, and the display control unit is configured to display the display unit after the operation effective period ends. Is a rotation success pattern in which the rotation is rotated one or more times in a predetermined positive direction with reference to the rotation initial position, or rotation failure to return to the rotation initial position by rotating in the direction opposite to the normal direction without performing one rotation. A rotation operation mode determination unit that determines which of the patterns is used for the rotation operation, a counting unit that counts the number of effective operations of the effect operation means, and a count corresponding to the predetermined rotation angle triggered by the counting of the number of effective operations A rotation command unit that outputs to the rotation control unit an angle rotation control command for instructing the rotation operation, and a reference rotation in which an actual rotation angle of the display means at the end of the operation valid period A determination is made as to whether or not the angle has been reached, and if the determination result is affirmative, a pattern rotation control command based on either the rotation success pattern or the rotation failure pattern determined by the rotation operation mode determination unit is issued. A pattern for outputting a pattern rotation command based on the rotation failure pattern to the rotation control unit regardless of the pattern determined by the rotation operation mode determination unit when the determination result is negative while being output to the rotation control unit A rotation control unit of the rotation control unit that controls the power unit to rotate the display unit by the predetermined rotation angle according to the input of the angle rotation control command, and the operation effective period. After the operation is completed, the power unit is controlled to rotate the display means in the pattern rotation operation mode designated by the pattern rotation control command. And the gist.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the player's willingness to participate in the game by giving an impact to the effect developed from the operation of the effect operating means.

Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS.
In FIG. 1, the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is schematically shown, and a vertical rectangular middle frame 12 for setting various game components is opened and closed on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 that forms the outline of the machine body. And is detachably assembled. On the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 14 having a glass frame on which a protective glass for protecting the game board 13 disposed inside the machine is mounted and an upper ball tray 15 are opened and closed in a laterally open state. It is assembled as possible. On the front side of the front frame 14, there is provided a frame lamp 16 for performing a light emission effect by light emission (lighting or blinking) of a light emitter (LED, lamp, etc.). A speaker 17 that outputs various sounds and performs sound effects based on the sound output is disposed below the outer frame 11. A lower ball tray 18 and a launching device 19 are attached to the lower part of the middle frame 12. Then, when the player operates the launching device 19, the game balls stored in the upper ball tray 15 are launched into the game area 13 a of the game board 13.

  In the game area 13a of the game board 13, various display devices and display frame bodies 20 with various decorations are mounted. A set port 20 a that opens in a circular shape when viewed from the front is formed in the approximate center of the display frame 20. In the display frame 20, an effect display device H2 is disposed as a display unit having a liquid crystal display type image display unit GH in alignment with the set opening 20a. The effect display device H2 includes a symbol variation game in which a plurality of types of symbols are varied to derive a symbol combination consisting of a plurality of columns (three columns in this embodiment), and various types of games executed in association with the game. The display effect (game effect) is displayed as an image. The symbol variation game of the effect display device H2 is performed using decorative symbols for diversifying display effects.

  Further, in FIG. 1, a special symbol display device H <b> 1 as a light-emitting display means is arranged at the lower right of the display frame 20 (lower right of the effect display device H <b> 2). The special symbol display device H1 of this embodiment incorporates a light emitter (not shown) such as an LED or a lamp, and a plurality of (seven in this embodiment) special symbol light emission configured by covering the light emitter with a lens cover. Department. In the special symbol display device H1, a predetermined symbol light emitting portion is turned on from among a plurality of special symbol light emitting portions, and a symbol variation game for deriving a combination distinguished by the position and number of the lighted special symbol light emitting portions. Is displayed. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a special symbol light emitting unit that is turned on or off in the symbol variation game is handled as a special symbol. The special symbol is a notification symbol indicating the result of the internal lottery (big hit lottery) whether or not the big hit.

  In the special symbol display device H1 and the effect display device H2, the variation of the symbol is started simultaneously with the start of the symbol variation game. Specifically, with the start of the symbol variation game, the special symbol light emitting unit starts blinking in the special symbol display device H1, and the special symbol variation starts. On the effect display device H2, the decorative symbols in each column are started. The fluctuation starts. Then, on the special symbol display device H1 and the effect display device H2, based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery, the big hit symbol or the off symbol is simultaneously stopped and displayed at the end of the symbol variation game. At this time, in the special symbol display device H1 and the effect display device H2, when the lottery result of the big hit lottery is a big hit, the big hit symbol is definitely stopped and displayed on any display device, and the lottery result of the big hit lottery is off. In the case of, the off symbol is definitely stopped and displayed on any display device. The jackpot symbol is a symbol that is definitely stopped in the symbol variation game when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is a big hit, and the losing symbol is determined in the symbol variation game when the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is missing. Will be stopped.

  In this embodiment, the symbol out of the jackpot symbol derived in the symbol variation game of the special symbol display device H1 is configured by a combination of the special symbol light emitting units that emit light in the special symbol light emitting unit. Further, in this embodiment, the symbol that is out of the jackpot symbol derived in the symbol variation game of the effect display device H2 is configured by a combination of decorative symbols derived in each column. The jackpot symbol is composed of a combination in which all the rows are composed of the same type of decorative symbols, and the off-line symbol is a combination in which the different types of decorative symbols in all rows and the type of decorative symbols in one row are different from the other columns. Composed of a combination.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, the display area (image display surface) of the effect display device H2 is formed larger than the display area of the special symbol display device H1, so that the effect display device H2 stands out in front of the player. It is arranged. For this reason, the player pays attention to the display content of the effect display device H2 in which the display effect (for example, reach effect or notice effect) is performed with a variety of images in front of his eyes rather than the special symbol display device H1. A big hit or a loss is recognized from the symbol combination derived in the symbol variation game of the effect display device H2 and definitely stopped and displayed.

  In the reach effect, in the symbol variation game performed in the effect display device H2, a reach symbol constituted by a combination in which a predetermined pattern of decorative symbols of the same type is a symbol of the same type and a column other than the specific column varies is stopped and displayed. It is a production performed by doing. The reach symbol is a case where three rows of decorative symbols are displayed as in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and when the symbol stop order is left column → right column → middle column, the left column decorative symbols and right column The combination of the decorative patterns of the same type. The notice effect is an effect that suggests the possibility of a big hit in the game in one symbol variation game (that is, the expectation degree of the big hit). When the notice effect appears in the symbol variation game when the big win is determined by the internal lottery, the notice is realized in the game and becomes a big hit. On the other hand, when the notice effect appears in the symbol variation game when the deviation is determined in the internal lottery, the notice is not realized in the game but is displaced.

  Returning to FIG. 1, below the display frame body 20, a start winning opening 22 including an opening / closing blade 21 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) not shown is disposed. Behind the start winning opening 22 is provided a start opening sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a winning game ball. The start winning opening 22 can give a start condition for the symbol variation game in response to detection of a winning game ball. Also, below the start winning opening 22, a large winning opening 23 provided with a large winning opening door 24 that opens and closes by the operation of an actuator (solenoid, motor, etc.) (not shown) is disposed. When the big hit game is awarded, the big winning opening 23 is opened by the opening operation of the big winning door 24 and the game ball is allowed to enter, so that the player has a chance to win a large number of winning balls. Can be obtained. In this embodiment, the big hit game is advantageous to the player because a chance to win a large number of prize balls can be obtained. This jackpot game is given when the jackpot is determined by the internal lottery and the jackpot symbol (the jackpot display result) is stopped and displayed in the symbol variation game.

  The big hit game is determined after the big win is determined by the internal lottery, the big hit symbol is definitely stopped and displayed in the symbol variation game, and the game ends. When the big hit game is started, an opening effect indicating the start of the big hit game is first performed. After the opening effect is finished, a round game in which the grand prize opening 23 is opened by the opening operation of the big prize opening door 24 is performed a plurality of times with a predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit (for example, 15 times). One round game is from the opening of the grand prize opening 23 by the opening operation of the grand prize opening door 24 to the closing of the grand prize opening 23 by the closing operation of the big prize opening door 24. During the game, the special winning opening 23 is opened until a specified number of game balls (for example, 9 balls) enter or until a specified time (for example, 25 seconds) elapses. The big hit game ends with an ending effect indicating the end of the big hit game after the end of the predetermined number of round games.

  A normal symbol operating gate 25 is arranged on the left side of the start winning opening 22. A gate sensor SE <b> 2 (shown in FIG. 4) that detects a game ball that has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 25 is provided behind the normal symbol operation gate 25. The normal symbol operation gate 25 can give the start condition of the normal symbol variation game (lottery game) when the game ball passes. The normal symbol variation game is an effect performed for deriving a lottery result of whether or not the opening / closing blade 21 of the start winning opening 22 is opened (whether it is easy to win a game ball in the starting winning opening 22). is there. When the opening / closing blade 21 is opened, the start winning opening 22 is in a state where the entrance is enlarged and a game ball can easily enter. On the other hand, when the opening / closing blade 21 is closed, the start winning opening 22 is not expanded and the game ball is difficult to enter.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a normal symbol display device H3 for performing a normal symbol variation game is arranged at the lower right of the display frame 20 (lower right of the effect display device H2) in FIG. . The normal symbol display device H3 of this embodiment incorporates a light emitter (not shown) such as an LED or a lamp, and the light emitter is attached to a lens cover (in FIG. 1, "O (circle)" and "X (batsu)" on the surface). Are provided with a plurality of (two in this embodiment) ordinary symbol light emitting portions. In the normal symbol display device H3, the internal lottery (winning lottery) of whether or not the hitting is performed separately (whether or not the start winning opening 22 is opened by the opening operation of the opening and closing blades 21) in addition to the big hitting lottery of whether or not the big hit is described A normal symbol variation game that displays the lottery result of is performed. In the present embodiment, when the winning is determined by the winning lottery, the normal symbol light emitting portion on the “○ (circle)” side is turned on as the winning symbol in the normal symbol changing game, and the deviation is not detected in the winning lottery. If it is determined, the normal symbol light-emitting section on the “× (Datsu)” side is turned on in the normal symbol variation game. For this reason, the player can recognize the hit when the normal symbol light-emitting portion on the “○ (circle)” side is lit definitely in the normal symbol variation game of the normal symbol display device H3, and in the normal symbol variation game, Missing can be recognized when the normal symbol light emitting portion on the “× (Dragon)” side is lit definitely. In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the normal symbol light emitting section that is turned on and off in the normal symbol variation game is handled as a normal symbol.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment stores the number of game balls entered when the game ball enters the start winning opening 22, and stores the number of the game balls entered as a reserved memory number for a special symbol (main control). The data is stored in the main control RAM 27c) of the substrate 27. The number of reserved symbols for special symbols indicates the number of symbol variable games that are on hold (waiting for symbol variable games). The number of reserved symbols for special symbols is incremented by 1 when a game ball wins the start winning opening 22 and decremented by 1 at the start of the symbol variation game. Therefore, when a game ball wins the starting winning opening 22 during the symbol variation game, the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). Yes. And the reserved memory number for special symbols stored inside the machine is displayed by the reserved memory number display unit TR for special symbols arranged at the lower right of the display frame 20 (lower right of the effect display device H2) in FIG. Informed to the player.

  The reserved memory number display section TR for special symbols is constituted by light emitting means comprising four reserved lamps. The special symbol reserved memory number display section TR is configured to notify the player of the number of symbol variable games that are on hold based on the number of lighting of the hold lamp. For example, when only one hold lamp is lit, it indicates that one symbol variation game is on hold, and when all the hold lamps are lit, four symbol variation games are held. It shows that it is in.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment stores the number of the game balls that have entered when the game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 25, and stores the number of the game balls that have entered the inside as the reserved memory number for the normal symbol (main The data is stored in the RAM 27c) of the control board 27. The number of reserved symbols for normal symbols indicates the number of normal symbol variation games that are on hold (waiting for symbol variation games). The number of reserved memories for the normal symbol is incremented by 1 when a game ball wins the normal symbol actuating gate 25, and is subtracted by 1 at the start of the normal symbol variation game. Therefore, when a game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 25 during the normal symbol variation game, the number of reserved memories for the normal symbol is further added and accumulated up to a predetermined upper limit number (four in this embodiment). It has become. The stored number of reserved symbols for normal symbols stored inside the machine is indicated by the reserved symbol number display portion HR for normal symbols arranged at the lower right of the display frame 20 (lower right of the effect display device H2) in FIG. Informed to the player.

  The reserved memory number display portion HR for normal symbols is constituted by light emitting means comprising four reserved lamps. Then, the normal symbol reserved memory number display section HR is configured to notify the player of the number of normal symbol variation games being held based on the number of lighting of the hold lamp. For example, when only one hold lamp is lit, one normal symbol variation game is on hold, and when all the hold lamps are lit, four regular symbol variation games Indicates that it is pending.

Next, the configuration of the effect display device H2 of the present embodiment will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS.
In the present embodiment, the effect display device H2 aligned with the set port 20a of the display frame 20 is bilaterally (clockwise and counterclockwise) with the image display surface of the image display unit GH facing the player. (Direction) (see FIGS. 2A to 2D). On the upper and lower edges of the image display unit GH, a light emitting decoration K for performing a game effect by light emission is arranged, and the image display unit GH rotates together with the light emitting decoration K. The effect display device H2 shown in FIG. 1 shows a state in which the effect display device H2 is arranged at a position of 0 degrees that is the initial rotation position. On the other hand, FIG. 2A shows a state in which the effect display device H2 is rotated 46 degrees to the right from the initial rotation position, and FIG. 2B shows that the effect display device H2 is 70 to the right from the initial rotation position. Indicates the state of rotating operation. FIG. 2C shows a state in which the effect display device H2 has been rotated 90 degrees from the initial rotation position, and FIG. 2D shows a state in which the effect display device H2 has been rotated 290 degrees from the initial rotation position. Show.

FIG. 3 shows the rotation mechanism of the effect display device H2.
As shown in FIG. 3, a hollow rotating shaft SH is attached to the rear side of the effect display device H2, and a display-side gear G1 is attached to the rotating shaft SH. In addition, a stepping motor MT as a power unit is disposed on the rear side of the effect display device H2, and a motor-side gear G2 is attached to the rotation shaft of the stepping motor MT. A rotation connector (not shown) is attached to the display side gear G1, and the rotation connector is rotatably connected to a fixed connector (not shown). A power supply for supplying power to a signal line (not shown) for transmitting a control signal output from the display control board 29 (details will be described later) shown in FIG. 4 for controlling the effect display device H2 and the effect display device H2 is supplied to the rotary connector. Various wirings such as lines are connected, and the wirings are connected to the effect display device H2 through the hollow portion of the rotation shaft SH.

  In this embodiment, the number of teeth of the display side gear G1 is twice the number of teeth of the motor side gear G2, and the gear ratio between the display side gear G1 and the motor side gear G2 is set to 1: 2. With this configuration, when the stepping motor MT rotates by an angle corresponding to one step, the effect display device H2 rotates by an angle corresponding to one half of the angle corresponding to one step. In the following description, the number of steps of the stepping motor MT of the present embodiment is described as “180”. Note that the step angle of the stepping motor MT having 180 steps is “2 deg / Step”, and the stepping motor MT rotates twice in one step. The display side gear G1, which is meshed with the motor side gear G2 of the stepping motor MT, rotates "one degree" by the operation of one step of the stepping motor MT, and therefore rotates with respect to the display side gear G1. The effect display device H2 connected through the axis SH also rotates by “1 degree”.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is provided with an effect operation button 26 as an effect operation means that can be operated by the player on the front side of the machine. In the present embodiment, the production operation button 26 is a push button type, and is arranged on the upper ball tray 15. In the present embodiment, the operation button 26 for the effect is set by setting an operation effective period BT (shown in FIGS. 8 and 9) in which the operation of the operation button 26 for the effect is effective during the symbol variation game. The operation during is valid.

  In this embodiment, the operation of the effect operation button 26 is reflected in the rotation operation of the effect display device H2, and the rotation operation of the effect display device H2 appears as a notice effect. . Specifically, when the effect operation button 26 is effectively operated within the operation effective period BT, the effect display device H2 is rotated at a predetermined rotation angle (2 degrees in the present embodiment) in accordance with one operation. Rotating operation is performed, and the possibility of big hit is notified in advance depending on whether or not the effect display device H2 finally makes one rotation. In the present embodiment, the effect in which the effect display device H2 is finally rotated once is set as a notice effect with a high possibility of winning a big hit, and the effect display device H2 is finally set in the effect of returning to the initial rotation position without making one rotation. It is a notice production with low possibility. The possibility of a big hit (high expectation level for a big hit) means that it is easy to appear in a symbol variation game that is a big hit. For this reason, in order to increase the likelihood of a big hit, in a symbol change game that is a big hit with respect to the appearance rate that is the sum of the appearance rate in the symbol change game that is different from the appearance rate in the symbol change game that is a big hit It is sufficient to set the appearance rate of.

  In the present embodiment, the rotation of the stepping motor MT by a predetermined number of steps in response to one operation of the effect operation button 26 causes the effect display device H2 to have an angle corresponding to the predetermined number of steps. It is designed to rotate only. More specifically, the stepping motor MT is rotated by two steps in response to one operation of the effect operation button 26, and the effect display device H2 is set to 2 degrees (the rotation angle of the effect display device H2 for one step). 1 degree × 2 (number of steps)). Note that the stepping motor MT can be rotated in both forward and reverse directions. When the effect operation button 26 is operated, the stepping motor MT rotates in the right direction (clockwise in front view). It rotates as a positive direction.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 27 as a main control means for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10 is mounted on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The main control board 27 executes various processes for controlling the entire pachinko gaming machine 10, and performs arithmetic processing of control signals (control commands) as various control commands for controlling the game according to the processing results. The control signal (control command) is output. Also, on the back side of the machine, a sub integrated control board 28 as an effect control means, a display control board 29 as a display control means, a lamp control board 30, a sound control board 31, and a motor control board 32 are mounted. Yes. In the present embodiment, these control boards 28 to 32 constitute sub-control means for professionally controlling various controls related to game effects based on control signals output from the main control board 27.

  The sub integrated control board 28 comprehensively controls the display control board 29, the lamp control board 30, the sound control board 31, and the motor control board 32 based on the control signal (control command) output from the main control board 27. The display control board 29 controls the display mode (display images such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, etc.) of the effect display device H2 based on control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 27 and the sub integrated control board 28. . The lamp control board 30 controls the light emission modes (lighting (flashing) / lighting off timing, etc.) of various lamps based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 27 and the sub control board 28. The sound control board 31 controls the sound output mode (sound output timing, etc.) of the speaker 17 based on the control signals (control commands) output from the main control board 27 and the sub integrated control board 28. The motor control board 32 controls the rotation operation of the stepping motor MT based on the control signal (control command) output from the sub integrated control board 28.

Hereinafter, specific configurations of the main control board 27, the sub control board 28, the display control board 29, and the motor control board 32 will be described.
On the main control board 27, a main control CPU 27a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a main control ROM 27b for storing a control program of the main control CPU 27a, and necessary data can be written and read. A main control RAM 27c is provided. A main control ROM 27b and a main control RAM 27c are connected to the main control CPU 27a, and a game that has passed through the start opening sensor SE1 that detects a game ball that has entered the start winning opening 22 and the normal symbol operation gate 25. A gate sensor SE2 for detecting a sphere is connected. The main control CPU 27a is connected to the special symbol display device H1, the normal symbol display device H3, and the reserved symbol number display units TR and HR for special symbols / normal symbols. Then, the main control CPU 27a updates the values of various random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers and fluctuation pattern distribution random numbers at predetermined intervals, and stores (sets) the updated values in the setting area of the main control RAM 27c. ), The value before update is rewritten, and random number update processing (random number generation processing) is executed. The big hit determination random number is a random number used in the big hit determination (big hit lottery) to determine whether or not to give a big hit. The variation pattern distribution random number is a random number used when determining the variation time and the contents of the effect (such as a big hit effect, an outreach reach effect, and an outage effect) of the symbol change game. Further, the main control CPU 27a of this embodiment has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, timing at which a symbol variation game is started).

  In addition to the control program, the main control ROM 27b stores a plurality of types of variation patterns and various determination values (such as jackpot determination values). The variation pattern is a game effect (display) after the symbol (special symbol and decorative symbol) starts changing (the symbol variation game starts) until the symbol is finally stopped (the symbol variation game ends). A pattern serving as a base for production, light production, and audio production) is shown. In the variation pattern, a variation time from the start to the end of the symbol variation game is determined for each variation pattern. In addition, the variation patterns are classified for each effect content including a jackpot effect, a loss reach effect, and a loss effect. The jackpot effect is an effect in which the symbol variation game is developed so that the jackpot symbol is finally stopped and displayed through the reach effect. The outlier reach effect is an effect in which the symbol variation game is developed so as to stop and display the symbol after the reach effect. The outlier effect is an effect in which the symbol combination game is developed so as to finally stop and display the symbol without passing through the reach effect.

  The jackpot determination value is a determination value used in the jackpot determination, and is determined from numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number. For example, if the jackpot determination random number is set to 600 integers from “0 (zero)” to “599”, and two values are set as the jackpot determination value, The rate at which the determination is affirmative, that is, the jackpot winning probability is 2/600 (1/300).

Next, the sub general control board 28 will be described.
On the sub-integrated control board 28, an overall control CPU 28a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, an overall control ROM 28b for storing a control program for the overall control CPU 28a, and writing and reading of necessary data are performed. An overall control RAM 28c is provided. The overall control CPU 28a is connected to the overall control ROM 28b and the overall control RAM 28c. In addition, a production operation button 26 is connected to the overall control CPU 28a, and an operation signal from the production operation button 26 is input. The operation signal is a signal output by the production operation button 26 every time the production operation button 26 is operated. Further, the overall control CPU 28a of this embodiment has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, a timing at which a symbol variation game is started).

  In the overall control ROM 28b, a plurality of types (five types in the present embodiment) of notice patterns for specifying the contents of the notice effect (big hit notice) executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment are set. Yes. Specifically, five types of 46-degree success pattern, 70-degree success pattern, 46-degree failure pattern, 70-degree failure pattern, and 90-degree success pattern are set. The notice pattern includes the maximum rotation angle that permits the rotation operation of the effect display device H2 when the effect display device H2 is rotated by the operation of the effect operation button 26, and the end of the operation effective period BT of the effect operation button 26. This indicates whether the effect display device H2 is rotated once (successful rotation) or whether the effect display device H2 is returned to the initial rotation position without rotation (rotation failure).

  For example, in the 46 degree success pattern, the maximum rotation angle of the effect display device H2 when the effect operation button 26 is operated is set to “46 degrees”, and the effect display device H2 is rotated once after the operation effective period BT ends. It becomes contents. In the case of the 46-degree success pattern, if the actual rotation angle of the effect display device H2 at the end of the operation valid period BT is “46 degrees”, the position is shifted from the 46-degree position to the 360-degree position in the right direction (clockwise direction). It will rotate. The 360-degree position is a rotation completion position where the rotation operation of the effect display device H2 is completed, and is a position equal to the rotation initial position. In the case of the 46 ° failure pattern, the maximum rotation angle of the effect display device H2 when the effect operation button 26 is operated is set to “46 °”, and the effect display device H2 is rotated once after the operation valid period BT ends. The contents of the effect are returned to the initial rotation position (0 degree position). In the case of the 46-degree failure pattern, if the actual rotation angle of the effect display device H2 at the end of the operation valid period BT is “46 degrees”, the position is 0 degrees from the 46-degree position to the left (counterclockwise direction). Will rotate. That is, the effect display device H2 rotates in the same direction as the rotation direction based on the operation of the effect operation button 26 if the pattern is a success pattern and moves toward the rotation completion position, and operates the effect operation button 26 if the pattern is a failure pattern. It rotates in the opposite direction (reverse direction) to the rotation direction based on the direction toward the initial rotation position.

  The “actual rotation angle” indicates an angle from the initial rotation position where the effect display device H2 is actually rotated based on the operation of the effect operation button 26, and the effective operation count of the effect operation button 26 and the effect operation button. 26 is calculated from the multiplication value of the angle (2 degrees in the present embodiment) at which the effect display device H2 rotates in response to one effective operation of 26. Further, the “number of effective operations” indicates the number of operations that have led to the rotation operation of the effect display device H2 (the number of operations in which the effect display device H2 is actually rotated), and operations outside the operation effective period BT, Even within the operation valid period BT, the operation in which the sub control board 28 has not received the operation signal due to the processing capability or noise is excluded.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the main control CPU 27a determines a specific variation pattern), a notice for selecting a notice pattern for the game is selected. The overall control CPU 28a executes the lottery. Therefore, the overall control CPU 28a updates the value of the random number for preliminary lottery used for the preliminary lottery every predetermined period, and stores (sets) the updated value in the setting area of the overall control RAM 28c before the update. Is rewritten, and random number update processing (random number generation processing) is executed.

FIG. 5 shows a specific example of notice pattern distribution in the present embodiment.
FIG. 5 shows an example in which the notice pattern is distributed to the variation pattern P2 for reach production that is different from the variation pattern P1 for jackpot production. The symbol variation game with the variation patterns P1 and P2 is performed with contents of effects accompanied by a super reach variation. Super reach fluctuation is a fluctuation mode in which reach production changes in two stages from normal reach fluctuation to super reach fluctuation. Normally, in pachinko machines 10, the reach production changes to super reach fluctuation rather than ending with normal reach fluctuation. Has a higher expectation level for jackpots. “SP” in FIG. 5 indicates a super reach variation.

  The variation pattern P1 for the jackpot effect is associated with all the five types of the previous notice patterns, and the variation pattern P2 for the loss reach effect includes the five types of the previous notice patterns. The other four types of notice patterns other than the 90-degree success pattern are associated with each other. For this reason, the 90-degree success pattern is positioned as a notice pattern that appears only when the variation pattern P1 for jackpot effect is selected, that is, when the symbol variation game is a jackpot, and becomes a jackpot determination pattern. Yes.

  Among the other four types of notice patterns excluding the 90-degree success pattern, the 46-degree / 70-degree success pattern has a big-hit symbol variation so that the big-hit expectation is higher than the 46-degree / 70-degree failure pattern. Appearance rate in the game is set high. On the other hand, for the 46/70 degree failure pattern, the appearance rate in the symbol variation game is set higher so that the expected degree of jackpot is lower than the 46/70 degree success pattern. Further, when comparing the notice pattern with the maximum rotation angle of “70 degrees” and the notice pattern with “46 degrees”, the notice pattern with “70 degrees” is expected to be a big hit than the notice pattern with “46 degrees”. The appearance rate in the symbol variation game that is a big hit is set high so that the These settings are made according to the distribution mode of the random numbers for preliminary lottery to be distributed to the preliminary announcement pattern associated with each variation pattern.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, the overall control ROM 28b is set with the type of transmission command that is output according to the operation status of the effect operation button 26 for each of the notice patterns determined by the notice control lottery. ing. In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 28a sets the maximum rotation angles “46 degrees”, “70 degrees”, and “90 degrees” as reference rotation angles, and performs an effect display device by operating the effect operation buttons 26 within the operation effective period BT. Each time the actual rotation angle of H2 reaches the reference rotation angle, a predetermined transmission command is output to the display control board 29 and the motor control board 32.

  As the transmission command, five types of 46-degree success command, 70-degree success command, 90-degree success command, 46-degree failure command, and 70-degree failure command are set. These transmission commands are transmitted commands corresponding to the reached reference rotation angle and the type of the notice pattern every time the actual rotation angle of the effect display device H2 reaches the reference rotation angle by the operation of the effect operation button 26. Is output. Specifically, when the 46-degree success pattern is selected as the notice pattern, when the actual rotation angle of the effect display device H2 is “0 to 44 degrees”, no transmission command is output, and the actual rotation angle Reaches 46 degrees, a 46 degrees success command is output. On the other hand, when the 46-degree failure pattern is selected as the notice pattern, no transmission command is output when the actual rotation angle of the effect display device H2 is “0 degree to 44 degrees”, and the actual rotation angle is “46 degrees”. ”, A 46-degree failure command is output.

  Similarly, when the 70-degree success pattern is selected, a 46-degree success command is output when the actual rotation angle reaches “46 degrees”, and a 70-degree success command is output when it reaches “70 degrees”. On the other hand, when the actual rotation angle is “0 degree to 44 degrees” and “48 degrees to 68 degrees”, no transmission command is output. When the 90-degree success pattern is selected, a 46-degree success command is output when the actual rotation angle reaches “46 degrees”, and a 70-degree success command is output when it reaches “70 degrees”. When the actual rotation angle reaches “90 degrees”, a 90-degree success command is output. When the actual rotation angle is “0 degree to 44 degrees”, “48 degrees to 68 degrees”, and “72 degrees to 88 degrees”, no transmission command is output. If the 70 degree failure pattern is selected, a 46 degree failure command is output when the actual rotation angle reaches “46 degrees”, and a 70 degree failure command is output when the actual rotation angle reaches “70 degrees”. On the other hand, when the actual rotation angle is “0 to 44 degrees” and “48 to 68 degrees”, no transmission command is output.

  The “final transmission command” shown in FIG. 6 indicates the type of transmission command that has been output to the display control board 29 and the motor control board 32 by the overall control CPU 28a at the end of the operation effective period BT of the effect operation button 26. Yes. In other words, the “final transmission command” indicates the type of transmission command that has been input on the display control board 29 and the motor control board 32. Then, the type of the final transmission command changes according to the type of the selected notice pattern and the operation state of the effect operation button 26 within the operation effective period BT. For example, the final transmission command when the 46-degree success pattern is selected as the notice pattern is “none” when the actual rotation angle of the effect display device H2 at the end of the operation valid period BT is “0 to 44 degrees”. (-) ", And if the actual rotation angle is" 46 degrees ", the command is" 46 degrees success command ". The final transmission command when the 70-degree success pattern is selected as the notice pattern is “None” if the actual rotation angle of the effect display device H2 at the end of the operation valid period BT is “0 degrees to 44 degrees”. (−) ”, If the actual rotation angle is“ 46 degrees ”or“ 48 degrees to 68 degrees ”, the“ 46 degree success command ”is obtained, and if the actual rotation angle is“ 70 degrees ”, the“ 46 degree success command ”is obtained. It becomes.

Next, the display control board 29 will be described.
On the display control board 29, a display control CPU 29a capable of executing control operations in a predetermined procedure, a display control ROM 29b for storing a control program for the display control CPU 29a, and necessary data can be written and read. A display control RAM 29c is provided. An effect display device H2 (image display unit GH) is connected to the display control CPU 29a. Further, the display control CPU 29a of the present embodiment has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, a timing at which a symbol variation game is started). The display control ROM 29b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, backgrounds, characters, characters, etc.).

  The display control ROM 29b stores a game display pattern for specifying the effect contents of the symbol variation game corresponding to the variation pattern determined by the main control CPU 27a of the main control board 27. In addition, the display control ROM 29b has a display pattern for notice for specifying the notice contents of the notice effect corresponding to the transmission command (46-degree success command or the like) output from the general control CPU 28a of the sub-general control board 28. It is remembered. FIG. 7 shows a display pattern for notice corresponding to the transmission command. As shown in FIG. 7, in the present embodiment, a 46 degree success display pattern, a 70 degree success display pattern, a 90 degree success display pattern, a 46 degree failure display pattern, and a 70 degree failure display corresponding to the transmission command. All six types of patterns and 25-degree failure display patterns selected by the display control CPU 29a when no transmission command is input are set.

  The 46-degree success display pattern, the 70-degree success display pattern, and the 90-degree success display pattern are directed rightward from the angular positions (46 degrees, 70 degrees, and 90 degrees) indicated by these patterns toward the rotation completion position. The display contents to be displayed on the image display unit GH in accordance with the rotation operation are shown in FIG. Further, the 25 degree failure display pattern, the 46 degree failure display pattern, and the 70 degree failure display pattern direct the effect display device H2 from the angular positions (25 degrees, 46 degrees, and 70 degrees) indicated by these patterns to the rotation initial position. The display contents to be displayed on the image display unit GH in accordance with the rotation operation when the image is rotated in the left direction are shown.

Next, the motor control board 32 will be described.
On the motor control board 32, a motor control CPU 32a capable of executing a control operation in a predetermined procedure, a motor control ROM 32b for storing a control program of the motor control CPU 32a, and necessary data can be written and read. A motor control RAM 32c is provided. A stepping motor MT is connected to the motor control CPU 32a, and an effect display device H2 is connected to the stepping motor MT via a power transmission mechanism including a motor side gear G2, a display side gear G1, and a rotation shaft SH. ing. In addition, the motor control CPU 32a of this embodiment has a timer function, and measures time at a predetermined timing (for example, a timing at which a symbol variation game is started).

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main control board 27, the sub control board 28, the display control board 29, and the motor control board 32 will be described.
First, the main control board 27 will be described.

  The main control CPU 27a of the main control board 27, when a game ball enters the start winning port 22 and receives a detection signal output from the start port sensor SE1 that has detected the game ball, is stored in the main control RAM 27c. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved symbols for special symbols is less than the upper limit number (4 in this embodiment). When the determination result of the hold determination is affirmative (the number of reserved memories for special symbols <4), the main control CPU 27a adds 1 to the number of reserved memories for special symbols (+1), and the number of reserved memories for special symbols. Rewrite. Further, the main control CPU 27a turns on the number of reserved lamps corresponding to the number of reserved memories after the rewriting as the number of reserved memories for special symbols is rewritten. For example, when the number of reserved memories for the special symbol after rewriting is “3”, the main control CPU 27a lights three reserved lamps. When the main control CPU 27a makes an affirmative determination of the hold determination, the main control CPU 27a acquires the value of the random number for jackpot determination from the main control RAM 27c, and associates the value with the number of reserved memories for the special symbol. The data is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 27c. When the determination result of the hold determination is negative (holding memory count = 4), the main control CPU 27a does not rewrite the reserved memory count for the special symbol exceeding the upper limit number, and also determines the value of the random number for jackpot determination Do not get.

  The main control CPU 27a reads the value of the big hit determination random number stored in the predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 27c immediately before the start of the symbol variation game, and the big hit stored in the main control ROM 27b. The big hit judgment of whether or not it is a big hit is performed by comparing with the judgment value. When the determination result of the big hit determination is affirmative (the value of the big hit determination random number matches the big hit determination value), the main control CPU 27a determines the big hit. The main control CPU 27a that has determined the big hit determines the big hit symbol as a special symbol that is finally stopped and displayed in the symbol change game executed by the special symbol display device H1. Further, the main control CPU 27a which has determined the big hit acquires the random pattern distribution random number value from the main control RAM 27c, and selects and determines the change pattern corresponding to the value from the change patterns for the big hit effect. To do.

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the big hit determination is negative (the value of the random number for big hit determination and the big hit determination value do not match), the main control CPU 27a determines the deviation. Then, the main control CPU 27a that has determined the detachment determines whether or not to execute the detachment effect by random lottery. When the execution of the outlier reach effect is determined, the main control CPU 27a determines the off symbol as a special symbol to be finally stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device H1, and uses the random number for fluctuation pattern distribution for the main control. The variation pattern obtained from the RAM 27c and corresponding to the value is selected from the variation patterns for the reach reach effect and determined. On the other hand, if the non-execution of the outlier reach effect is determined, the main control CPU 27a determines the out symbol in the same manner as described above, acquires the random value for distribution pattern distribution from the main control RAM 27c, and corresponds to the value. The change pattern to be selected is selected from the change patterns for the off-stage production and determined.

  The main control CPU 27a that has determined the special symbol and the variation pattern outputs a predetermined control command to the sub general control board 28 (general control CPU 28a) at a predetermined timing. More specifically, the main control CPU 27a first outputs a variation pattern designation command for instructing the variation pattern and instructing the start of the symbol variation game. Next, the main control CPU 27a outputs a special symbol stop symbol designating command for designating the special symbol. Then, the main control CPU 27a outputs a symbol stop command for instructing the end of the symbol variation game (determination of symbol determination) when the variation time set in the instructed variation pattern has elapsed.

  Further, the main control CPU 27a subtracts 1 (-1) from the reserved memory number for the special symbol at the start of the symbol variation game, and rewrites the reserved memory number for the special symbol. Then, the main control CPU 27a turns on the number of reserved lamps corresponding to the number of reserved memories after the rewriting as the number of reserved memories for special symbols is rewritten. The main control CPU 27a controls the display content of the special symbol display device H1 with the start of the symbol variation game. That is, the main control CPU 27a starts to change the special symbol by starting the symbol variation game, and stops and displays the special symbol (big hit symbol or missed symbol) determined when the variation time determined in the determined variation pattern has elapsed. Let In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 27a that executes the jackpot determination according to the control program functions as a jackpot determining means for determining whether or not to grant a jackpot that is advantageous to the player.

Next, the sub general control board 28 will be described.
When the central control CPU 28a of the sub general control board 28 receives the change pattern designation command, it outputs the command to the display control board 29, the lamp control board 30, and the sound control board 31. When the overall control CPU 28a inputs a stop symbol designation command for a special symbol, the overall control CPU 28a displays a decorative symbol constituting a symbol combination to be stopped and displayed on the effect display device H2 in accordance with the stop symbol designation of the special symbol corresponding to the command. decide.

  In determining the decorative symbol, the overall control CPU 28a determines the jackpot symbol as the decorative symbol constituting the symbol combination when the stop symbol designation of the special symbol is the jackpot symbol. On the other hand, when the stop symbol designation of the special symbol is an off symbol, the overall control CPU 28a determines the off symbol as a decorative symbol constituting the symbol combination. At this time, when the variation pattern for the shift reach effect is instructed by the variation pattern designation command, the overall control CPU 28a determines that the symbols in the left and right columns are included in the same type as the decorative symbols. . Further, when the variation pattern for the shift effect is instructed by the variation pattern designation command, the overall control CPU 28a determines that the decorative symbol is not included in the reach symbol without including the reach symbol. Then, the overall control CPU 28a that has determined the decorative symbol outputs a stop symbol designating command for the decorative symbol designating the decorative symbol to the display control board 29. When the overall control CPU 28a inputs a symbol stop command, the overall control CPU 28a outputs the command to the display control board 29, the lamp control board 30, and the sound control board 31.

  In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 28a performs a notice effect (notice pattern) to be executed in the game when a predetermined condition (for example, when a specific change pattern is determined) is established at the start of the symbol change game. Determine the type of. Specifically, the overall control CPU 28a acquires the value of the preliminary lottery random number, and performs the preliminary lottery to select the preliminary announcement pattern using the acquired random number for preliminary lottery. The overall control CPU 28a stores the type of the advance notice pattern determined in the advance notice lottery in the overall control RAM 28c. In the advance notice lottery, the overall control CPU 28a determines one advance notice pattern from a plurality of kinds of advance notice patterns shown in FIG. Pattern) or a failure pattern that causes rotation to fail (rotation failure pattern) and a maximum rotation angle are determined simultaneously.

  Further, the overall control CPU 28a that has performed the notice lottery measures the elapsed time from the start of the game with the start of the symbol variation game, and when the elapsed time reaches a predetermined notice start time, An operation valid period BT is set to validate the operation of the button 26. Further, when setting the operation effective period BT, the overall control CPU 28a monitors the input state of the operation signal from the effect operation button 26 within the operation effective period BT every predetermined period (for example, 2 ms), and If an operation signal is input within the period, the number of effective operations is incremented by 1 (+1), and the number is counted. The number of effective operations is set in the overall control RAM 28c.

  Then, each time the operation control signal is input and the number of effective operations is counted, the overall control CPU 28a sends an angle rotation control command for rotating the effect display device H2 by a predetermined rotation angle to the motor of the motor control board 32. Output to the control CPU 32a. At this time, the overall control CPU 28a grasps the maximum rotation angle of the effect display device H2 in the announcement effect to be executed in the current symbol variation game from the type of the announcement pattern stored in the overall control RAM 28c, and the actual rotation angle is the maximum. It is determined whether or not the rotation angle has been reached. Then, when the actual rotation angle has not reached the maximum rotation angle, the overall control CPU 28a outputs an angle rotation control command for rotating the effect display device H2 by two degrees, and the actual rotation angle is the maximum rotation. If the angle has been reached, an angle rotation control command for rotating the effect display device H2 by 0 degrees is output. Based on the output of the angle rotation control command for rotating by 0 degrees, the overall control CPU 28a restricts the subsequent rotation operation when the actual rotation angle reaches the maximum rotation angle. An angle rotation control command for rotating the stepping motor 2 corresponds to a command for rotating the stepping motor MT by two pitches, and an angle rotation control command for rotating the stepping motor MT by 0 degrees is used for the stepping motor MT. This corresponds to a command for rotating the pitch by 0 pitch (that is, a command not to rotate).

  In addition, each time the overall control CPU 28a inputs an operation signal and counts the number of effective operations, does the effective operation number reach the number corresponding to the reference rotation angle (46 degrees, 70 degrees, 90 degrees)? In other words, it is determined whether or not the actual rotation angle of the effect display device H2 has reached the reference rotation angle (46 degrees, 70 degrees, 90 degrees). When the actual rotation angle has reached the reference rotation angle, the overall control CPU 28a sends the corresponding transmission command shown in FIG. 6 according to the type of the notice pattern stored in the overall control RAM 28c when the actual rotation angle has reached the reference rotation angle. The data is output to the display control CPU 29a of the display control board 29 and the motor control CPU 32a of the motor control board 32, respectively. The transmission command shown in FIG. 6 is configured in a format including information on whether the rotation is successful or unsuccessful as rotation operation mode of the effect display device H2 and information on the reached reference rotation angle. For this reason, the transmission command is output as a command combining two commands of the pattern rotation control command and the angle arrival control command.

  For example, the overall control CPU 28a selects a 70-degree success pattern as the notice pattern, and outputs a 46-degree success command when the actual rotation angle reaches “46 degrees (reference rotation angle)”. When the rotation angle reaches “70 degrees (reference rotation angle),” a 70-degree success command is output. Further, the overall control CPU 28a selects a 70-degree failure pattern as the notice pattern, and outputs a 46-degree failure command when the actual rotation angle reaches “46 degrees (reference rotation angle)”. When the rotation angle reaches “70 degrees (reference rotation angle)”, a 70-degree failure command is further output. On the other hand, when the actual rotation angle of the effect display device H2 has not reached the reference rotation angle (46 degrees), the overall control CPU 28a does not output a transmission command.

  Then, when the counted elapsed time reaches the end time of the operation valid period BT, the overall control CPU 28a cancels the setting of the operation valid period BT and invalidates the operation of the effect operation button 26. When the operation effective period BT is canceled, the overall control CPU 28a clears the type of the notice pattern stored in the overall control RAM 28c and resets the number of effective operations to “0 (zero)”.

  In the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 28a that performs processing such as determination of the notice pattern by the notice lottery according to the control program, counting of the number of effective operations triggered by the input of the operation signal, and output of the angle rotation control command is performed. It functions as an operation mode determination unit, a counting unit, a rotation command unit, and a maximum rotation angle selection unit. Further, in the present embodiment, the overall control CPU 28a that performs processing such as output of transmission commands (pattern rotation control command and angle arrival control command) according to the control program and restriction of rotation operation when the maximum rotation angle is reached is provided. , Function as a pattern command unit, an angle arrival command unit, and a rotation regulating unit.

Next, the display control board 29 will be described.
When the variation control designation command is input, the display control CPU 29a of the display control board 29 selects the effect content (display pattern for the game) corresponding to the variation pattern instructed by the command, and the symbol variation game with the effect content. The display content of the effect display device H2 is controlled so as to be performed. At this time, the display control CPU 29a uses the image data in the display control ROM 29b based on the selected effect content to generate display data for displaying an image according to the effect content. Then, the display control CPU 29a measures the elapsed time from the start of the game with the start of the symbol variation game, and displays an image displayed on the effect display device H2 based on the measured time and display data. Switch every control cycle. The control program shows the relationship between the change pattern and whether or not the notice effect can be executed so that the display control CPU 29a can grasp whether or not the notice effect is executed during the game from the type of the change pattern. ing. Then, when the display control CPU 29a inputs a symbol stop command during the symbol variation game, the display contents of the effect display device H2 so as to stop and display the decorative symbols instructed by the decorative symbol stop symbol designation command in each column. To end the symbol variation game.

  The display control CPU 29a inputs a transmission command output from the overall control CPU 28a. When the transmission command is input, the display control RAM 29c displays the command content of the transmission command (input of a 46-degree success command, etc.). To remember. For example, the display control CPU 29a stores the command content of the transmission command by setting a control flag predetermined for each command content in the display control RAM 29c. Note that the display control CPU 29a stores the display control RAM 29c so that only the latest transmission command is held during one symbol variation game, that is, when a transmission command is input a plurality of times within the same operation valid period BT. Rewrite the contents.

  Further, when the elapsed time counted reaches the end time of the operation valid period BT, the display control CPU 29a checks the storage contents of the display control RAM 29c, determines whether or not a transmission command is input, and transmits When a command is input, the command content of the transmission command stored in the display control RAM 29c is confirmed. Then, the display control CPU 29a obtains a display pattern corresponding to the command content of the input transmission command from the display control ROM 29b, and produces an effect display so that the symbol variation game is played with the effect content corresponding to the display pattern. The display content of the device H2 is controlled. At this time, the display control CPU 29a generates display data for displaying an image in accordance with the effect content using the image data of the display control ROM 29b based on the effect content corresponding to the display pattern. Then, the display control CPU 29a switches the image displayed on the effect display device H2 based on the display data at every predetermined control cycle.

  For example, if the command content of the transmission command is a 46-degree success command, the display control CPU 29a selects the 46-degree success display pattern and rotates so that the effect display device H2 advances from the 46-degree position to the 360-degree position. In the meantime, image display data to be displayed on the image display unit GH is generated, and an image based on the display data is displayed. When the command content of the transmission command is a 46-degree failure command, the display control CPU 29a selects the 46-degree failure display pattern and rotates so that the effect display device H2 returns from the 46-degree position to the 0-degree position. In the meantime, image display data to be displayed on the image display unit GH is generated, and an image based on the display data is displayed.

  On the other hand, the display control CPU 29a selects the 25-degree failure display pattern when no transmission command is input at the end of the operation valid period BT. In this case, the display pattern is selected when the player does not operate the effect operation button 26 at all or when the effect operation button 26 is operated, but the actual rotation angle of the effect display device H2 is a plurality of reference rotations. This occurs when the rotation angle is less than the minimum rotation angle (46 degrees in this embodiment). That is, the actual rotation angle of the effect display device H2 is in the range of 0 degrees (rotation initial position) to 44 degrees. Therefore, the display control CPU 29a selects the 25-degree failure display pattern, and the display data for the image displayed on the image display unit GH while the effect display device H2 rotates to return from the position of 25 degrees to the position of 0 degrees. Is generated. Then, the display control CPU 29a switches the image displayed on the effect display device H2 on the basis of the display data, and displays an image based on the display data. Further, when the elapsed time counted reaches the end time of the operation valid period BT, the display control CPU 29a clears the command content of the transmission command stored in the display control RAM 29c.

  In the present embodiment, the content of the display effect when the effect display device H2 is rotated is the content that changes the background of the image display unit GH step by step. Specifically, the background of the image display unit GH changes stepwise in the order of daytime → evening → monthly night according to the rotation operation of the effect display device H2. That is, the display content of the image display unit GH indicates the background of “daytime” when the effect display device H2 is present at the rotation initial position, and matches the rotation operation of the effect display device H2 by the operation of the effect operation button 26. It changes to the background of “Evening” and changes to the background of “Moon and Night” by reaching the rotation completion position. Therefore, the background of the image display unit GH changes (is changed) so that the background of “daytime” approaches the background of “moonlight” while the effect display device H2 rotates in the right direction. While the display device H2 is rotating in the left direction, the background changes (divides) so as to approach the background of “daytime”, contrary to the background change described above.

  In the present embodiment, the display control ROM 29b functions as a display pattern storage unit that stores display patterns, and the display control CPU 29a functions as a display control unit that controls display contents of the effect display device H2 based on the display patterns.

Next, the motor control board 32 will be described.
The motor control CPU 32a of the motor control board 32 measures the elapsed time from the start of the game with the start of the symbol variation game. Further, the motor control CPU 32a inputs an angle rotation control command output from the overall control CPU 28a, and outputs an operation signal to the stepping motor MT when the angle rotation control command is input. Then, the motor control CPU 32a controls the stepping motor MT to rotate by a predetermined number of steps (in this embodiment, two steps by one angular rotation control command) according to the output of the operation signal. As a result, the stepping motor MT rotates four degrees and the display side gear G1 meshed with the motor side gear G2 rotates twice. As a result, the effect display device H2 operates the effect operation button 26 once. To rotate twice. The motor control CPU 32a controls the stepping motor MT in the same manner as described above every time an angle rotation control command is input.

  The motor control CPU 32a counts the number of inputs (the number of receptions) each time an angle rotation control command for two-degree rotation operation is input, and stores the number of command inputs in the motor control RAM 32c. The motor control CPU 32a calculates the actual operation step number of the stepping motor MT (actually, by calculating a value obtained by multiplying the command input count by the number of steps to be operated by one command (in this embodiment, 2 (steps)). The number of steps operated) can be grasped. The motor control CPU 32a can grasp the rotation angle of the stepping motor MT from the value obtained by multiplying the actual operation step number by the step angle (2 deg / Step in the present embodiment), and the gear ratio (this embodiment) In the embodiment, the actual rotation angle of the effect display device H2 can be grasped from the value obtained by multiplying 1: 2).

  Further, the motor control CPU 32a inputs a transmission command output from the overall control CPU 28a. When the transmission command is input, the command content of the transmission command (input of a 46-degree success command, etc.) is input to the motor control CPU 32a. To remember. For example, the motor control CPU 32a stores the command content of the transmission command by setting a control flag predetermined for each command content in the motor control RAM 32c. The motor control CPU 32a stores data in the motor control RAM 32c so as to hold only the latest transmission command during one symbol variation game, that is, when a transmission command is input a plurality of times within the same operation valid period BT. Rewrite the contents.

  Further, when the elapsed time measured reaches the end time of the operation effective period BT, the motor control CPU 32a checks the stored contents of the motor control RAM 32c, determines whether or not a transmission command is input, and transmits When a command is input, the command content of the transmission command stored in the motor control RAM 32c is confirmed. Then, the motor control CPU 32a controls the stepping motor MT according to the input transmission command (success command or failure command) and the actual operation step number, and rotates the effect display device H2 in a predetermined rotational operation mode. . Specifically, when a transmission command such as a 46-degree success command or a 70-degree success command is input, the motor control CPU 32a is based on the actual rotation angle of the effect display device H2 that can be calculated from the actual operation step number. Then, the number of steps required to rotate the effect display device H2 from the position corresponding to the actual rotation angle to the rotation completion position (360 ° position) is calculated. Then, the motor control CPU 32a controls the stepping motor MT to rotate in the forward direction by the calculated number of steps. As a result, the effect display device H2 rotates from the position of the actual rotation angle to the rotation completion position (position of 360 degrees). For example, when the actual rotation angle of the effect display device H2 at the end of the operation effective period BT is 46 degrees, the motor control CPU 32a controls the stepping motor MT to rotate the effect display device H2 by 314 degrees.

  On the other hand, when a transmission command such as a 46-degree failure command or a 70-degree failure command is input, the motor control CPU 32a displays the effect display based on the actual rotation angle of the effect display device H2 that can be calculated from the actual operation step number. The number of steps necessary to rotate the device H2 from the position corresponding to the actual rotation angle to the initial rotation position (0 degree position) is calculated. Then, the motor control CPU 32a controls the stepping motor MT to rotate in the reverse direction by the calculated number of steps. Thereby, the effect display device H2 rotates from the position of the actual rotation angle to the rotation initial position (0 degree position). For example, if the actual rotation angle of the effect display device H2 at the end of the operation valid period BT is 54 degrees, the motor control CPU 32a causes the stepping motor MT to rotate the effect display device H2 in the reverse direction by 54 degrees. Control.

  Further, when the transmission command is not input, the motor control CPU 32a moves the effect display device H2 from the position corresponding to the actual rotation angle based on the actual rotation angle of the effect display device H2 that can be calculated from the actual operation step number. The number of steps required to rotate the initial rotation position (0 degree position) is calculated. The case where the motor control CPU 32a does not input the transmission command is a case where the actual rotation angle of the effect display device H2 is 0 degree to 44 degrees. Then, the motor control CPU 32a controls the stepping motor MT to rotate in the reverse direction by the calculated number of steps. Thereby, the effect display device H2 rotates from the position of the actual rotation angle to the rotation initial position (0 degree position). For example, when the actual rotation angle of the effect display device H2 at the end of the operation effective period BT is 10 degrees, the motor control CPU 32a causes the stepping motor MT to rotate the effect display device H2 by 10 degrees in the reverse direction. Control. Further, when the elapsed time counted reaches the end time of the operation valid period BT, the motor control CPU 32a clears the command content of the transmission command stored in the motor control RAM 32c, and further sets the command input count to “0 (zero)”. To "".

  In the present embodiment, the motor control board 32 and the stepping motor MT constitute a rotation control means, the stepping motor MT functions as a power unit that applies power for rotating the effect display device H2, and the motor control CPU 32a controls the rotation. It functions as a part.

  Next, the execution aspect of the notice effect in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8A shows a first example when the 70-degree success pattern is selected as the notice pattern, and FIG. 8B shows a second example when the 70-degree success pattern is selected as the notice pattern. An example is shown.

First, FIG. 8A will be described.
In the pachinko machine 10, the symbol variation game starts by starting the variation of the special symbol of the special symbol display device H1 and the decoration symbol of the effect display device H2, respectively. After the game starts, the symbol variation game is started. An effect for operating the operation button 26 is started, and the operation valid period BT is set. When the effect starts, a message “PUSH” prompting the player to operate the effect operation button 26 is displayed on the image display unit GH as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9. The message also plays a role of notifying that the operation effective period BT has been set, that is, that the operation effective period BT has started.

  When the effect operation button 26 is operated during the operation valid period BT, the effect display device H2 rotates rightward (clockwise) by two degrees. As a result of the operation, when the actual rotation angle of the effect display device H2 reaches “46 degrees”, a 46-degree success command is output from the overall control CPU 28a to the display control CPU 29a and the motor control CPU 32a. Furthermore, when the production operation button 26 is operated even after reaching 46 degrees and the actual rotation angle of the production display device H2 reaches “70 degrees”, the CPU 28a for overall control controls the CPU 29a for display control and the CPU 32a for motor control. 70 degree success command is output. In the example of FIG. 8A, since the 70-degree success pattern is selected as the notice pattern, when the actual rotation angle of the effect display device H2 reaches “70 degrees”, the effect operation button 26 is operated thereafter. However, the effect display device H2 does not rotate.

  Then, when the operation valid period BT ends, the effect of operating the effect operation button 26 is ended with the end of the operation effective period BT. In the example of FIG. 8A at the end of the operation valid period BT, a 70-degree success command is output as a transmission command. Therefore, the display control RAM 29c and the motor control RAM 32c have the transmission command instruction content. A 70 degree success command is stored. Therefore, after the operation effective period BT ends, the effect display device H2 is controlled to rotate from the position of “70 degrees” to the position of “360 degrees (rotation completion position)”, thereby making one rotation from the initial rotation position. To do.

  Note that “completion time T1” in FIG. 8 is the time required for the effect display device H2 to rotate from the position of “70 degrees” to the position of “360 degrees”. Further, the “maximum completion time Tm1” in FIG. 8 is the maximum time required when the effect display device H2 is rotated to the position of “360 degrees” after the operation effective period BT ends. The time when the rotational operation is performed from the “46 °” position to the “360 °” position is the “maximum completion time Tm1”.

  Further, after the operation valid period BT ends, an image is displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device H2 based on the 70-degree success display pattern (see FIG. 7), and the background changes. The notice effect is executed by the motor operation and the display operation. In the example of FIG. 8A, the motor operation and the display operation within the completion time T1 are executed in a completely matched state.

  Thereafter, when the rotation operation of the effect display device H2 is finished, the super reach variation (“SP” in the figure) starts on the image display unit GH, and the variation is displayed as an image. When the variation time determined in the variation pattern elapses, the special symbol display device H1 and the effect display device H2 definitely stop and display a symbol (hit or jackpot symbol) according to the lottery lottery result. The floating game ends.

Next, FIG. 8B will be described.
In the following description, the same content as the description of FIG. 8A already described is omitted or simplified.

  The example of FIG. 8B shows a case where the actual rotation angle of the effect display device H2 is “62 degrees” at the end of the effect for operating the effect operation button 26, that is, at the end of the operation effective period BT. In this case, since the 46-degree success command is output as the transmission command at the end of the operation valid period BT, the display control RAM 29c and the motor control RAM 32c have the 46-degree success command as the command content of the transmission command. Is remembered. Therefore, after the operation valid period BT ends, the effect display device H2 is controlled to rotate from the position of “62 degrees” to the position of “360 degrees (rotation completion position)”, thereby making one rotation from the initial rotation position. To do. Further, after the operation effective period BT ends, an image is displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device H2 based on the 46-degree success display pattern (see FIG. 7), and the background changes. The notice effect is executed by the motor operation and the display operation. Note that “completion time T2” in FIG. 8B is the time required for the effect display device H2 to rotate from the position of “62 degrees” to the position of “360 degrees”, and is longer than the completion time T1. It has been a long time.

  In the example of FIG. 8B, the motor operation and the display operation within the completion time T2 are executed in a state that does not match. That is, the motor operation is controlled to rotate from the “62 °” position to the “360 °” position, while the display operation is rotated from the “46 °” position to the “360 °” position. Is controlled by the “46-degree success display pattern”. For this reason, a time difference arises between the rotation operation of the effect display device H2 and the display content of the image display unit GH. Specifically, the effect display device H2 has reached the position of “360 degrees”, but the display content of the image display unit GH is not yet the content when the position of “360 degrees” is reached. However, each control cycle of the motor operation and the display operation is about 2 ms to 4 ms, and is performed in an extremely short time that cannot be followed by the player's eyes. Therefore, the time difference between the motor operation and the display operation cannot be recognized. Similar to (a), it can be visually recognized as if both are synchronized.

  Next, the execution aspect of the notice effect in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 9A shows a first example when the 70-degree failure pattern is selected as the notice pattern, and FIG. 9B shows a second example when the 70-degree failure pattern is selected as the notice pattern. An example is shown.

First, FIG. 9A will be described. In the description of FIGS. 9A and 9B, the same contents as those of FIGS. 8A and 8B already described are omitted or simplified.
The example of FIG. 9A shows a case where the actual rotation angle of the effect display device H2 is “70 degrees” at the end of the effect for operating the effect operation button 26, that is, at the end of the operation effective period BT. In this case, since the 70-degree failure command is output as the transmission command at the end of the operation valid period BT, the display-control RAM 29c and the motor control RAM 32c have the 70-degree failure command as the content of the transmission command. Is remembered. Therefore, after the operation effective period BT ends, the effect display device H2 returns to the rotation initial position by being controlled to rotate from the position of “70 degrees” to the position of “0 degrees (rotation initial position)”. Further, after the operation valid period BT ends, an image is displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device H2 based on the 70-degree failure display pattern (see FIG. 7), and the background changes. The notice effect is executed by the motor operation and the display operation. Note that “completion time T3” in FIG. 9A is the time required for the effect display device H2 to rotate from the “70 degree” position to the “0 degree” position. Further, the “maximum completion time Tm2” in FIG. 9 is the maximum time required to rotate the effect display device H2 to the “0 degree” position after the operation valid period BT ends. The time for rotating from the position of “70 degrees” to the position of “0 degrees” is the “maximum completion time Tm2”. In the example of FIG. 9A, the motor operation and the display operation within the completion time T3 are executed in a completely matched state.

Next, FIG. 9B will be described.
The example of FIG. 9B shows a case where the actual rotation angle of the effect display device H2 is “62 degrees” at the end of the effect for operating the effect operation button 26, that is, at the end of the operation effective period BT. In this case, since the 46-degree failure command is output as the transmission command at the end of the operation valid period BT, the 46-degree failure command is displayed as the command content of the transmission command in the display control RAM 29c and the motor control RAM 32c. Is remembered. Therefore, after the operation valid period BT ends, the effect display device H2 returns to the rotation initial position by being controlled to rotate from the position of “62 degrees” to the position of “0 degrees (rotation initial position)”. Further, after the operation valid period BT ends, an image is displayed on the image display unit GH of the effect display device H2 based on the 46-degree failure display pattern (see FIG. 7), and the background changes. The notice effect is executed by the motor operation and the display operation. Note that the “completion time T4” in FIG. 9B is the time required for the effect display device H2 to rotate from the “62 °” position to the “0 °” position, and is more than the completion time T3. It is a short time.

  In the example of FIG. 9B, the motor operation and the display operation are not performed in the completion time T4. In other words, the motor operation is controlled to rotate from the position “62 degrees” to the position “0 degrees”, while the display operation is performed from the position “46 degrees” to the position “0 degrees”. Is controlled by the “46-degree failure display pattern”. For this reason, a time difference arises between the rotation operation of the effect display device H2 and the display content of the image display unit GH. More specifically, before the effect display device H2 reaches the “0 degree” position, the display contents of the image display unit GH are the contents when the “0 degree” position is reached. However, as described in FIG. 8B, even if there is a time difference between the motor operation and the display operation, the time difference cannot be recognized by the player. Can be seen as if they are synchronized.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the time from the end of the operation effective period BT to the start of the next variation (super reach variation in the present embodiment) after the completion of the motor operation is defined as the motor operation maximum completion time Tm1, A time longer than Tm2 is set (see FIGS. 8 and 9). The motor operation completion times T1 to T4 vary depending on the actual rotation angle and rotation operation mode (successful rotation or rotation failure) of the effect display device H2 at the end of the operation effective period BT. These motor operations can be reliably completed within the time until the next fluctuation starts. That is, the time is adjusted by changing the time from the completion time of the motor operation to the next fluctuation. Therefore, regardless of the angle at which the effect display device H2 is present at the end of the operation effective period BT, and whatever rotation operation mode can be taken thereafter, it is possible to realize the effect with one variation pattern. .

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) By rotating the effect display device H2 itself that performs the symbol variation game every time the effect operation button 26 is operated, an effect developed from the operation of the effect operation button 26 can be impacted. Then, the player's willingness to participate in the game can be improved by giving the player the impression that the effect display device H2 has been rotated.

  (2) Further, when the production operation button 26 is operated, the production display device H2 is rotated by a predetermined rotation angle and when the rotation success pattern is determined internally, the same direction as the rotation operation ( Rotate once in a predetermined positive direction). For this reason, it is possible to give the player motivation to continuously operate the operation button for performance 26. Therefore, it is possible to improve the willingness to participate in the game by continuously operating the operation button 26 for performance.

  (3) In addition, the player is motivated to continuously operate the operation button for performance 26 by associating the big hit expectation degree with respect to whether the rotation operation mode of the effect display device H2 becomes a success pattern or a failure pattern. Can be granted. That is, the player confirms in which rotation operation mode the effect display device H2 operates by operating the effect operation button 26 in order to know the magnitude of the possibility of the big hit in the current symbol variation game. There is a need.

  (4) Even if the success pattern is internally determined as the notice pattern, the notice pattern is forced when the actual rotation angle of the effect display device H2 does not reach the reference rotation angle (minimum reference angle). Thus, the effect display device H2 is rotated in a rotating manner of the failure pattern. For this reason, it is possible to give the player motivation to continuously operate the operation button for performance 26.

  (5) By setting a plurality of reference rotation angles, if the effect operation button 26 is operated until reaching the minimum reference rotation angle (46 degrees in the present embodiment) among at least the plurality of reference rotation angles, a notice is given. An effect according to the pattern determination result can be realized. For this reason, for example, when the maximum rotation angle is determined to be a large angle, even if the player has a slow continuous operation, if the success pattern is determined internally, there is a chance to see the rotation operation mode, and the notice It is possible to have a sense of expectation for a big hit by directing (a big hit notice).

(6) In addition, by setting a plurality of reference rotation angles, it is possible to give variations to the rotation effect of the effect display device H2 having an impact.
(7) Further, a display pattern corresponding to the success / failure pattern is provided for each reference rotation angle, and the actual rotation is performed regardless of the actual rotation angle of the effect display device H2 at the end of the operation effective period BT. The display content is controlled using a display pattern corresponding to a reference rotation angle close to the angle. Therefore, compared with the case where there is a display pattern for each actual rotation angle, the display control board 29 contributes to the reduction of the display pattern while realizing the effect in which the rotation operation mode of the effect display device H2 is associated with the display content. The burden on the (display control CPU 29a) can be reduced.

  (8) When the actual rotation angle is deviated from the reference rotation angle (for example, the example of FIG. 8B or FIG. 9B), the rotation operation mode and display contents of the effect display device H2 are displayed. There is a time difference between them. For example, there is a time difference such that the rotation operation of the effect display device H2 is completed, but the display content has not changed. However, the control period of motor operation and display operation is so fast that it cannot be followed by the player's eyes, and the time difference cannot be recognized. Further, in the present embodiment, since the rotation operation mode of the effect display device H2 is associated with the jackpot expectation level, the player can actively operate the effect operation button 26. There is a high possibility that the rotation angle is very close to the reference rotation angle. Therefore, it is not necessary that the end timing of the rotation control of the effect display device H2 and the end timing of the change control of the display contents are completely coincident with each other. Therefore, by setting the display pattern for each reference rotation angle, The effect on reduction can be prioritized.

  (9) Also, by setting the 25-degree failure display pattern, the effect display device H2 is moved to the initial rotation position (0 degree) even when the player does not operate the effect operation button 26 very positively. When returning to (position), it is possible to realize an effect associating the rotational operation mode of the effect display device H2 with the display content of the effect display device H2.

  (10) By setting the rotation direction of the effect display device H2 to the left and right in the front view, the rotation operation and display contents of the effect display device H2 can be captured in the same view within the player's front view. It is possible to produce an impact.

In addition, you may change this embodiment as follows.
In the embodiment, the set number of success patterns and failure patterns as the notice pattern may be changed.

In the embodiment, the value of the reference rotation angle may be changed, or the set number of reference rotation angles may be changed.
In the embodiment, the sub integrated control board 28 and the motor control board 32 may be changed to an integrated board. In the embodiment, the process executed by the sub-integrated control board 28 may be executed by the main control board 27 or the display control board 29.

In the embodiment, when the effect display device H2 is rotated with a success pattern, it may be rotated twice or more (multiple times).
In the embodiment, the arrangement (for example, the front surface of the upper ball tray 15) and the form (for example, a touch sensor) of the effect operation buttons 26 may be changed.

In the embodiment, a command for instructing a notice pattern (pattern rotation control command) and a command for instructing an arrival angle (angle arrival control command) may be set separately.
In the embodiment, when the effect display device H2 is rotated, other effects such as a light emission effect by a lamp and a sound effect by sound output may be added.

In the embodiment, the execution trigger of the notice effect (the effect of operating the effect operation button 26) may be, for example, the lottery result of the execution availability lottery.
The embodiment is embodied in the pachinko gaming machine 10 using a special symbol and a decorative symbol, but may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine 10 that executes a symbol variation game using only a special symbol.

  The embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko gaming machine 10 having a probability variation function. For example, when a symbol variation game wins a big hit with probability fluctuation (probability variation big hit), it is easy to win a success pattern, and when a symbol variation game wins a big hit without probability variation (non-probability big hit) It may be set so that it is easy to win the failure pattern. The probability variation function is a function that gives a player a probability variation state in which the winning probability of winning a big hit is changed from a normal probability (low probability) to a high probability after the big hit game is finished. When the probability variation state is given, the winning probability of the big hit is, for example, about 10 times higher than the normal probability, and it is easy to obtain the next big hit game, which is an advantageous gaming state for the player. .

  In the embodiment, the configuration such as the number of steps of the stepping motor MT may be changed. In the embodiment, the rotation angle of the effect display device H2 by one operation of the effect operation button 26 may be changed.

In the embodiment, the rotation direction of the effect display device H2 in the rotation operation mode of the success pattern and the rotation operation mode of the failure pattern may be changed.
In the embodiment, a lottery may be performed every time the production operation button 26 is operated once, and when the lottery is won, the production display device H2 may be rotated by a predetermined rotation angle.

  In the embodiment, it may be determined whether or not the actual rotation angle of the effect display device H2 has reached the reference rotation angle at the end of the operation effective period BT. If the determination result is affirmative, a command for instructing the notice pattern determined in the notice lottery is output. If the result of determination is negative, a failure pattern is designated regardless of the result of the notice lottery. Output the command. According to this configuration, when the effect operation button 26 is not operated, the rotation operation mode of the effect display device H2 can be forcibly changed to the failure pattern.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) When the rotation control unit of the rotation control unit inputs the pattern rotation control command after the operation valid period ends, the rotation control mode of the pattern instructed by the pattern rotation control command While the power unit is controlled to rotate the display means, when the pattern rotation control command is not input, the rotation operation mode of the rotation failure pattern regardless of the pattern determined by the rotation operation mode determination unit in that control the power unit to rotate operating said display means.

(B) The pattern command unit determines whether or not the actual rotation angle of the display means at the end of the operation valid period has reached a predetermined reference rotation angle, and when the determination result is affirmative While outputting the pattern rotation control command based on either the rotation success pattern or the rotation failure pattern determined by the rotation operation mode determination unit to the control unit, if the determination result is negative, the rotation operation mode Regardless of the pattern determined by the determination unit, the rotation control unit outputs a pattern rotation control command based on the rotation failure pattern to the rotation control unit, and the rotation control unit of the rotation control unit controls the display unit by inputting the angular rotation control command. The power unit is controlled to rotate by the predetermined rotation angle, and is instructed by the pattern rotation control command at the end of the operation effective period. That controls the power section so that said display means is rotation in turn rotates the operation mode.

(C) The display means is an image display type display means capable of displaying an image of the symbol variation game, and the display means can be rotated in both directions left and right with the image display surface facing the front of the player. that has been configured.

(2) The rotation operation mode of the display means is associated with the magnitude of the possibility of a big hit, and the rotation operation mode is set to have a higher possibility of the rotation success pattern being a big hit than the rotation failure pattern .

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. (A)-(d) is an enlarged view which shows rotation operation of an effect display apparatus. The perspective view which shows the rotation mechanism of an effect display apparatus. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Sorting table of notice pattern against change pattern. The relationship diagram which shows the relationship between a notice pattern and a transmission command. The relationship figure which shows the relationship between a notice pattern and a display pattern. (A), (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the rotation operation example of the effect display apparatus at the time of 70 degree | times success. (A), (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the rotation operation example of the effect display apparatus at the time of 70 degree | times failure.

Explanation of symbols

  BT ... Operation valid period, H1 ... Special symbol display device, H2 ... Production display device, 10 ... Pachinko machine, 26 ... Operation button for production, 28 ... Sub control board, 28a ... CPU for overall control, 28b ... Overall control ROM, 28c ... General control RAM, 29 ... Display control board, 29a ... Display control CPU, 29b ... Display control ROM, 29c ... Display control RAM, 32 ... Motor control board, 32a ... Motor control CPU, 32b: Motor control ROM, 32c: Motor control RAM.

Claims (4)

Display means for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of types of symbols, and an effect operation means that can be operated by the player, and the operation of the effect operation means is effective during the symbol variation game. An operation effective period is set, and the display means is configured to be rotatable by a predetermined rotation angle in response to the operation of the effect operation means within the operation effective period. In a gaming machine that makes a jackpot notice suggesting the possibility of a jackpot or not in the symbol variation game according to the mode,
Rotation control means for controlling the rotation operation of the display means;
An effect control means for controlling a game effect executed in association with the game, including the symbol variation game,
The rotation control means includes
A power unit for applying power for rotating the display means;
A rotation control unit for controlling the power unit to rotate the display unit in response to a control command from the effect control unit,
The production control means includes
A rotation success pattern in which the display means is rotated one or more times in a predetermined positive direction with reference to the initial rotation position after the operation effective period ends, or a rotation operation is performed in the direction opposite to the normal direction without making one rotation. A rotation operation mode determination unit that determines which of the rotation failure patterns to return to the rotation initial position and to perform the rotation operation;
A counting unit for counting the number of effective operations of the production operation means;
A rotation command unit that outputs an angle rotation control command that instructs a rotation operation for the predetermined rotation angle to the rotation control unit triggered by counting the number of effective operations,
A determination is made as to whether or not the actual rotation angle of the display means has reached a predetermined reference rotation angle. If the determination result is affirmative, the rotation success pattern or rotation failure determined by the rotation operation mode determination unit A pattern rotation control command based on any one of the patterns is output to the rotation control unit, and if the determination result is negative, a pattern command unit that does not output the pattern rotation control command to the rotation control unit ; Including
The rotation control unit of the rotation control unit controls the power unit to rotate the display unit by the predetermined rotation angle in response to the input of the angle rotation control command, and after the operation effective period ends , the pattern When a rotation control command is input, the power unit is controlled to rotate the display means in the rotation operation mode of the pattern instructed by the pattern rotation control command, while the pattern rotation control command is input. If not, the power unit is controlled to rotate the display means in the rotation operation mode of the rotation failure pattern regardless of the pattern determined by the rotation operation mode determination unit . A plurality of the reference rotation angles are set,
The display control means for controlling the display content of the display means in response to a control command from the effect control means is a display pattern corresponding to the rotation success pattern and the rotation failure pattern set for each of the plurality of reference rotation angles. A display pattern storage unit that stores the display pattern, and a display control unit that controls the display content of the display unit based on the display pattern,
The production control means includes
The maximum rotation angle at which the display means is allowed to rotate by the operation of the effect operation means during one symbol variation game in which the operation effective period of the effect operation means is set is among the plurality of reference rotation angles. A maximum rotation angle selection section to select from,
A rotation restricting unit that restricts subsequent rotation operations when the actual rotation angle of the display means reaches the maximum rotation angle selected by the maximum rotation angle selecting unit before the operation effective period elapses;
Every time the actual rotation angle of the display means reaches the reference rotation angle, an angle arrival control unit that outputs an angle arrival control command that makes it possible to identify the reached reference rotation angle to the rotation control unit and the display control unit And the pattern command unit also outputs a pattern rotation control command based on the pattern determined according to the determination result of the arrival determination to the display control unit,
The rotation control unit rotates the display unit in a rotation operation mode of the pattern instructed by the angle arrival control command and the pattern rotation control command inputted at the end of the operation effective period. And controlling
The display control unit is set to the reference rotation angle defined by the angle arrival control command input at the end of the operation effective period and corresponds to the pattern instructed by the pattern rotation control command 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a pattern is selected and the display content of the display means is controlled by the display pattern. The display pattern storage unit further stores a display pattern corresponding to an intermediate angle between a minimum rotation angle among the plurality of reference rotation angles and an angle corresponding to the rotation initial position,
When the rotation control unit does not input the angle arrival control command at the end of the operation effective period, the rotation control unit determines the rotation operation mode of the rotation failure pattern regardless of the pattern determined by the rotation operation mode determination unit. Controlling the power unit to rotate the display means;
The display control unit selects a display pattern corresponding to the intermediate angle when the angle arrival control command is not input at the end of the operation valid period, and the display content of the display means is displayed using the display pattern. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the gaming machine is controlled.   Display means for displaying a symbol variation game performed by varying a plurality of types of symbols, and an effect operation means that can be operated by the player, and the operation of the effect operation means is effective during the symbol variation game. An operation effective period is set, and the display means is configured to be rotatable by a predetermined rotation angle in response to the operation of the effect operation means within the operation effective period. In a gaming machine that makes a jackpot notice suggesting the possibility of a jackpot or not in the symbol variation game according to the mode,
  Rotation control means for controlling the rotation operation of the display means;
  An effect control means for controlling a game effect executed in association with the game, including the symbol variation game,
  The rotation control means includes
  A power unit for applying power for rotating the display means;
  A rotation control unit for controlling the power unit to rotate the display unit in response to a control command from the effect control unit,
  The production control means includes
  A rotation success pattern in which the display means is rotated one or more times in a predetermined positive direction with reference to the initial rotation position after the operation effective period ends, or a rotation operation is performed in the direction opposite to the normal direction without making one rotation. A rotation operation mode determination unit that determines which of the rotation failure patterns to return to the rotation initial position and to perform the rotation operation;
  A counting unit for counting the number of effective operations of the production operation means;
  A rotation command unit that outputs an angle rotation control command that instructs a rotation operation for the predetermined rotation angle to the rotation control unit triggered by counting the number of effective operations,
  An arrival determination is made as to whether or not the actual rotation angle of the display means has reached a predetermined reference rotation angle at the end of the operation effective period. If the determination result is affirmative, the rotational operation mode determination unit A pattern rotation control command based on either the determined rotation success pattern or rotation failure pattern is output to the rotation control unit, while the determination result is negative, the pattern determined by the rotation operation mode determination unit Regardless of the rotation failure pattern includes a pattern rotation command that outputs a pattern rotation command to the rotation control unit,
  The rotation control unit of the rotation control unit controls the power unit to rotate the display unit by the predetermined rotation angle in response to an input of the angle rotation control command, and after the operation effective period ends, the pattern A gaming machine, wherein the power unit is controlled to rotate the display means in a rotation operation mode of a pattern instructed by a rotation control command.

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