JP4797654B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

Conventionally, various gaming machines including a symbol display device provided in a game area and displaying a plurality of identification symbols have been proposed.
For example, the entire symbol display device is a character display that looks like a magician. ing. Then, by tilting a movable object simulating a top hat or moving a movable object simulating a gloved hand, an appropriate operation is performed in association with the display mode in correspondence with the display mode of the variable display unit. A gaming machine configured to be performed has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-38005 (paragraphs (0014) to (0020), FIGS. 1 to 8)

  However, in the configuration of the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, no consideration is given to handling when a movable object simulating a top hat, a movable object simulating a gloved hand, or the like fails. Therefore, for example, assuming that the identification symbol that is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device when the movable object originally moves is displayed, the identification that is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device even when the movable object fails and does not move. Since the symbols are thrown away, there is a problem that the player feels uncomfortable and impairs interest. In addition, since the moving image data in which the identification symbol stopped and displayed on the symbol display device is flipped is created separately from the movement of the movable object, it is difficult to align the movement of the movable object and the display position of each identification symbol. There is a problem that the development period of the video program is prolonged.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and even when a movable object breaks down, display control can be performed so that the display mode displayed on the symbol display device is consistent. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that becomes possible and does not impair the interest of the player until the movable object is repaired. It is another object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can easily align the movement of a movable object and the display position of each identification symbol, and can shorten the development period of a video program. To do.

In order to achieve the above object, in the gaming machine according to claim 1, a symbol display device that is provided in the game area and displays a plurality of identification symbols, and a specific symbol that constitutes a predetermined mode after each of the identification symbols fluctuates. It is intended for a gaming machine in which a special gaming state advantageous to the player occurs after being stopped, and is arranged around the symbol display device and operable to cover a part of the display screen of the symbol display device An operation timing memory that stores in advance a predetermined operation timing in which the movable object operates so as to cover a part of the display screen between the start of change of the movable object and the plurality of identification symbols and the stop of the final stop symbol. And a portion of the display screen covered with the movable object at the predetermined operation timing after the start of variation of the plurality of identification symbols and before the final stop symbol is stopped. This Objects and display control means for controlling to the effect display comprising an operation image of the video-friendly animals representing the operation of the movable animal when viewed from the player side, after variation initiation of said plurality of identification symbols, the predetermined Timing determining means for determining whether or not the operation timing has been reached, and when it is determined that the predetermined operation timing has been reached, the movable object is operated so that the movable object covers a part of the display screen. Drive control means for driving and controlling the display, and the display control means is configured to perform display control such that the movable image object moves so as to overlap with the movable object that operates so as to cover a part of the display screen.

As a result, even when a movable object disposed around the symbol display device and operable to cover a part of the display screen of the symbol display device fails and does not move, a plurality of identification symbols start to fluctuate. After that, at a predetermined operation timing until the final stop symbol stops, the display screen covered with the movable object has the same size as the movable object and the movable object as viewed from the player side. Since the moving image of the moving image is displayed so that the movable object operates, it is possible to control the display so that the display mode displayed on the symbol display device matches. It is possible to maintain the player's interest even before the movable object is repaired. In addition, in order to create moving image data in which the moving image object corresponding to the movable object is displayed at a predetermined operation timing after the start of the variation of the plurality of identification symbols and before the final stop symbol is stopped, It is possible to easily align the movement and the display position of each identification symbol, and it is possible to shorten the development period of the video program displayed on the symbol display device.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to claim 2, in the gaming machine according to claim 1, when the movable object is not in operation, the game machine is fixed to a peripheral portion of the symbol display device so as to be covered by the movable object. A light emitting means capable of emitting a predetermined color, and a light emission control means for driving and controlling the light emitting means to emit a predetermined color, wherein the movable object is formed to be transparent or translucent, When the movable object covers a part of the display screen, an operation image of the video movable object displayed on the display screen can be viewed through the movable object, and the light emission control means When it is determined that the operation timing has come, the light emitting means is driven and controlled to emit the same color as the color of the moving image object displayed on the display screen.

Accordingly, since the movable object is formed to be transparent or translucent, the light emitting means emits the same color as the color of the image movable object displayed on the display screen at a predetermined operation timing. When it moves and overlaps with the movable image displayed on the display screen, the movable object appears to move continuously from the periphery of the symbol display device onto the display screen, A three-dimensional effect can be provided. In addition, even when the movable object fails and does not move, the video movable object corresponding to the movable object is displayed on the portion of the display screen covered by the movable object so that the movable object operates at a predetermined operation timing. Therefore, it is possible to perform display control so that the display mode displayed on the symbol display device matches, and it is possible to maintain the player's interest even before repairing the movable object .

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in which a gaming machine according to the present invention is embodied in a pachinko machine will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

First, a schematic configuration of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko machine 1 includes an upper hinge 3 </ b> A in which an inner frame 3 made of synthetic resin forms a hinge for attaching an inner frame to a wooden outer frame 2 formed in a rectangular shape in front view. The opening of the outer frame 2 is attached to the outer frame 2 so as to be openable and closable via the lower hinge 3B. A front cover member 4 made of synthetic resin is attached to the front side of the upper half of the inner frame 3 so as to be freely opened and closed by being pivotally supported at the upper and lower sides of the left end edge portion. In addition, a substantially circular window 5 is opened at a substantially central portion of the front cover member 4, and the game board 41 is passed through two glasses attached to a glass holding frame formed on the outer peripheral edge of the window 5. The gaming area 42 (see FIG. 3) on the upper side (see FIG. 3) can be seen. Further, a full-color light emitting diode is built in the upper left edge of the window portion 5 of the front cover member 4 to constitute an error display illumination lamp 6 for displaying an error during the game. In addition, speakers 7 are arranged at four corners of the front cover member 4 as viewed from the front. Further, the front portion of the front cover member 4 is covered with a synthetic resin front member 4A made of an opaque synthetic resin, and a full-color light emitting diode (not shown) is built in along the outer periphery of the window portion 5. And light effects are performed during the game.

A key insertion portion 4B for operating a locking device (not shown) for locking the inner frame 3 and the front cover member 4 is provided at the right edge of the front cover member 4. In order to open the front cover member 4, if a predetermined key is inserted into the key insertion portion 4B and rotated in a predetermined direction, the locked state of the locking device is released and only the front cover member 4 is opened.
In addition, an upper plate 8 that receives a prize ball to be paid out via a prize ball payout device 22 is disposed below the front cover member 4. The upper plate 8 is pivotally supported on the upper and lower sides of the left edge, and is attached so that it can be opened by lowering a lever (not shown) provided inside after opening the front cover member 4. Further, a ball lending operation unit 8B for operating a card-type ball lending machine (not shown) is provided on the central front portion of the upper plate 8, and operation buttons 8C and 8D are arranged. A lower plate 9 is disposed under the upper plate 8. Further, on the left of the upper end surface of the lower plate 9, switch buttons 9A and 9B that can be used for effect display and the like are arranged.

In addition, the pachinko ball of the upper plate 8 is sent to a launching device (not shown) in which the firing force of the pachinko ball is adjusted by the operation handle 10 via a ball feed mechanism (not shown) communicating with the upper plate 8. Yes. This launching device is composed of a launching solenoid (not shown) for continuously hitting a supplied pachinko ball, a launching control board disposed in a launching control board case 30 that functions as a launching device, and the like. The control board is configured so that the power supplied to the firing solenoid is adjusted via a variable resistor (not shown) attached to the inside of the operation handle 10 so that the firing force of the pachinko ball can be increased or decreased. It is configured. Thereby, when the player adjusts the amount of rotation of the rotation operation member 10A in the operation handle 10, the resistance value of the variable resistor attached in the operation handle 10 is increased or decreased, and the pachinko ball is fired by the firing solenoid. It is configured so that the force can be appropriately adjusted.
In addition, a speaker housing 11 is provided so as to cover the front surface portion of the outer frame 2 below the inner frame 3 over the entire width in the left-right direction and the up-down direction.
Further, when the inner frame 3 is closed, the lower end portion of the inner frame 3 is in contact with the upper end surface portion of the speaker housing 11 by its own weight. Further, a rib portion (not shown) is provided on the front end edge of the bottom surface of the speaker housing 11 so as to project downward to a position facing the lower end surface of the outer frame 2 over the entire width in the left-right direction.

In addition, a game board 41 is attached to a mechanism board 18 made of a metal such as an iron plate or a synthetic resin so that the game board 41 can be attached to and detached from almost the center of the inner frame 3. A mechanism set board 20 made of synthetic resin is attached to the back side of the mechanism board 18 with a hinge so as to be freely opened and closed.
In addition, a prize ball tank 21 opened upward is fixed to the mechanism set board 20 at the uppermost back side of the pachinko machine 1. The prize ball tank 21 has a communication hole formed in an inclined bottom surface, and a tank rail 23 that forms a passage for the pachinko balls to flow out in two rows under the communication hole to send the pachinko balls to the prize ball dispensing device 22. Is attached. Also, in the prize ball payout device 22, a ball presence detection switch (not shown) for confirming a pachinko ball passing through the prize ball passage in the prize ball guide unit 24 and a payout stepping motor (not shown) for adjusting the payout of the pachinko ball. The interior is shown. These prize ball tank 21, tank rail 23, prize ball guide unit 24, prize ball payout device 22 and the like constitute a prize ball payout system.

  In addition, an effect display board case 26 in which an effect display board 260 (see FIG. 10) for controlling a liquid crystal display (LCD) 52 (see FIG. 3) and the like is incorporated is disposed below the tank rail 23. . Further, on the side of the effect display board case 26, an accessory driving control board case 27 in which an accessory driving control board for driving and controlling ordinary accessories is provided. Further, on the lower side of the effect display substrate case 26, while driving and controlling each speaker 7, the speaker built in the speaker case 11, and the full color diode such as the error display illumination lamp 6, the effect display substrate 260 is controlled. A sub-integrated control board case 28 in which a sub-integrated control board 280 (see FIG. 10) that performs a causal relationship between display control and sound control related to a speaker or the like is provided. Further, a main control board case 29 in which a main control board 290 (see FIG. 10) for controlling the gaming operation of the pachinko machine 1 is provided is disposed below the sub integrated control board case 28. On the player side front portion of the main control board case 29, a launch control board case 30 in which a launch control board that drives and controls the launch device by operating the operation handle 10 is provided. Further, a payout control board case 31 in which a payout control board for driving and controlling the prize ball payout device 22 is provided is located on the side of the main control board case 29. Further, a power supply board case 32 in which a power supply board for generating and supplying various drive power sources such as DC5V and DC12V from an AC24V supply power source is provided below the payout control board case 31.

Next, the configuration of the game area 42 on the game board 41 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, in this game area 42, each structure such as a prize opening is arranged on a game board 41 made of a plate material of a predetermined thickness, and an annular rail 43 is erected so as to surround it. Has been configured. This rail 43 constitutes an overlapping guide path 44 that guides the launched pachinko ball into the game area 42, and restricts the progress of the pachinko ball driven along the rail 43 on the right shoulder. Step portion 45.
An opening is formed in the approximate center of the game area 42, and a special symbol display device 48 as a symbol display device is disposed on the front side of the opening. This special symbol display device 48 is mounted on the front side decorative member 46 (see FIGS. 4 to 6) mounted on the front side of the game board 41 and on the back side of the game board 41 so that the front side decorative member 46 A back side decorative member 47 (see FIGS. 4 to 6) disposed on the back side, a liquid crystal display (LCD) 52 attached to the back side of the back side decorative member 47, and the like. The liquid crystal display 52 displays three lines of identification symbols that fluctuate in the vertical direction on the left, middle, and right, and a normal symbol display unit that displays a normal symbol divided into two on the left and right corners. 50 is configured.

On the other hand, a gate 54 is disposed on the left side of the special symbol display device 48. The gate 54 is provided with a gate switch 54A (see FIG. 10) for detecting the passage of the pachinko sphere. A normal windmill 55 is provided between the gate switch 54A and the left corner of the special symbol display device 48.
In addition, a start port 57 is disposed immediately below the special symbol display device 48. The starting port 57 is provided with a starting port switch 57A (see FIG. 10) for detecting the winning of the pachinko ball, and the three rows of identification symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display 52 by detecting the winning of the pachinko ball. The fluctuation starts. If the winning symbol 57 is won while the identification symbol is changing, the winning symbol is stored in the RAM provided on the main control board 290 (see FIG. 10) up to four as will be described later. Held as a count.

  Further, the normal symbol of the normal symbol display unit 50 is changed by detecting the passage of the pachinko ball through the gate 54. Then, when a pachinko ball enters the gate 54 and the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 50 changes and then stops in a predetermined display mode (for example, “11”, “77”, etc.) The tulip-type accessory 57B provided at the upper part of the start port 57 is opened for a predetermined time (in this embodiment, about 1 second), and the probability that a pachinko ball wins the start port 57 increases. If the pachinko ball passes through the gate 54 while the normal symbol is fluctuating, the number of passages is stored in the RAM provided on the main control board 290, as will be described later, and is stored as the fixed number of variations of the normal symbol. Is done.

A special winning device 61 is provided below the starting port 57. The special winning device 61 is formed with a large winning port 60 whose front surface is covered with an open / close door 59 having a wide lateral opening. In addition, a so-called V port is formed at the center of the big winning port 60, and a V switch 60B (see FIG. 10) for detecting a winning in the V port is provided. Also, in the big prize opening 60, a big prize opening switch 60A (see FIG. 10) for counting the number of pachinko balls won when the opening / closing door 59 is opened is provided.
In addition, lower winning holes 62 and 63 that open upward are disposed on the left and right sides of the large winning hole 60 and communicated with an unillustrated winning ball bowl on the back of the game board 41. Each prize opening switch (not shown) for detecting a prize to 63 is provided. In addition, each of the illumination lamps 62A and 63A is incorporated inside each of the lower prize winning openings 62 and 63.
In addition, at the upper left of the lower prize opening 62, each prize opening 64, 65 is arranged and communicated with a not-shown prize ball bowl on the back of the game board 41, and the winning at each prize opening 64, 65 is detected. Each winning opening switch (not shown) is provided. In addition, each of the lighting lamps 64A, 65A is built in the winning prize openings 64, 65.
In addition, an out port 66 is opened along the rail 43 directly under the special winning device 61. Further, in such a game area 42 surrounded by the rails 43, a plurality of nails are driven together with the respective components to constitute a complicated flow path of the pachinko ball.

Next, the configuration of the special symbol display device 48 will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIGS. 4 to 7, the front decoration member 46 constituting the special symbol display device 48 is screwed around the opening portion formed in the center portion of the game board 41 through the mounting holes 101 from the front side. Attached by a stopper or the like, the periphery of the opening is closed and decorated.
In addition, the back side decoration member 47 constituting the special symbol display device 48 is inserted from the back side into an opening formed in the central portion of the game board 41, and is extended from the front side peripheral edge portion to the right outside direction. The game board 41 is attached to the back surface of the game board 41 with screws or the like through the attachment holes 109 of the parts 102 to 107. In addition, a substantially horizontally long rectangular opening 111 having a size substantially equal to the display screen of the liquid crystal display (LCD) 52 is opened at the center of the back side decoration member 47, and the liquid crystal display 52 is attached from the back side. Yes.

Also, as shown in FIGS. 4, 7, and 8, the back side decoration member 47 has a movable object 112 made of a transparent synthetic resin and formed on a left fist fist on the outside of the lower right corner of the opening 111. As will be described later, the liquid crystal display 52 is provided so as to be able to advance and retract along the diagonal line of the opening 111 via a movable object motor 69 constituted by a stepping motor (see FIG. 9). As shown in FIG. 6, the movable object motor 69 is disposed on the back side of the movable object 112.
Further, outside the lower right corner of the opening 111, a circuit board 113 is provided below the movable object 112 located at the origin position. On the circuit board 113, eight movable object LEDs 68 composed of full-color light emitting diodes are arranged in four rows in two rows along the diagonal line of the opening 111. Thus, when each movable object LED 68 emits light in a predetermined color, the movable object 112 emits light in that color. Although eight movable object LEDs 68 are arranged on the circuit board 113 in four rows of four, it may be arranged more.

Here, the drive mechanism of the movable object 112 is demonstrated based on FIG.7 and FIG.9.
As shown in FIGS. 7 and 9, a support shaft 115 is suspended from the base end portion of the movable object 112 in the rear side direction (the lower direction in FIG. 7). The support shaft 115 is fitted into an elongated guide groove 114 cut out along the diagonal line of the opening 111 on the upper end surface of the back side decoration member 47. Further, the support shaft 115 has a substantially rectangular slide from the back side (from the lower side in FIG. 7) and slides in contact with the peripheral part of the back side (the lower side in FIG. 7) of the guide groove 114. A moving plate 116 is fitted and attached. Thereby, the movable object 112 is guided by the support shaft 115 and the sliding plate 116 so as to move on the diagonal line of the opening 111.

Further, on the back side of the sliding plate 116 (lower side in FIG. 7), a swinging rod 117 pivotally supported at one end is provided so as to be swingable. In addition, a long hole 117A is formed at the other end of the swing rod 117 so that the support shaft 115 is inserted and slides.
A drive gear 118 is attached to the motor shaft of the movable object motor 69. A substantially sector cam gear 119 is pivotally supported on the lower side of the swing rod 117 so as to be rotatable around a center point 119A. Further, a gear portion 119 </ b> B that meshes with the drive gear 118 is formed in the arc portion of the cam gear 119.
In addition, a long hole 117B is formed in the central portion in the longitudinal direction of the swing rod 117, and a boss portion 119C erected at one end of the arc portion of the cam gear 119 is inserted and slid.

Then, as shown in FIG. 9A, the movable object motor 69 constituted by a stepping motor is driven by a predetermined number of steps, and the drive gear 118 is rotated clockwise (in the direction of the arrow 120A) (hereinafter referred to as “reverse”). In this case, the cam gear 119 rotates counterclockwise, and the movable object 112 moves toward the base end, that is, toward the origin position.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9B, the movable object motor 69 formed of a stepping motor is driven by a predetermined number of steps to rotate the drive gear 118 counterclockwise (arrow 120B direction) (hereinafter, “ In this case, the cam gear 119 rotates clockwise, and the movable object 112 moves toward the front end side, that is, toward the front side of the liquid crystal display 52. In this embodiment, as described later, the movable object 112 has a tip portion on the stop symbol in the right column of the three special symbols in the left, middle, and right columns displayed on the liquid crystal display 52. It is provided to be movable to the overlapping position.

Next, the configuration of the control system related to the drive control of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 10, the control system related to the drive control of the pachinko machine 1 includes a main control board 290, a sub-integrated control board 280, an effect display board 260, and the like.
The main control board 290 includes a CPU 291, ROM 292, RAM 293, input / output circuit (I / O) 294, etc., and the CPU 291, ROM 292, RAM 293, and input / output circuit 294 are connected to each other by a bus line. . A clock circuit 295 is connected to the CPU 291 and a predetermined clock signal is input. The input / output circuit 294 is connected to a gate switch 54A, a start port switch 57A, a big prize port switch 60A, a V switch 60B, and the like. The input / output circuit 294 is connected to an opening / closing solenoid 59A for opening / closing the opening / closing door 59 and a solenoid 57C for opening / closing the tulip-type accessory 57B.

Also, as shown in FIG. 11, the RAM 293 of the main control board 290 has a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from 0 to 359 based on the clock signal input from the clock circuit 295 (the minimum value is next to the maximum value 359). A big hit counter 293A for storing “Return to 0” is provided. The count value of the big hit counter 293A is read at the timing when the switch signal is input from the start port switch 57A, and it is determined whether or not the big hit counter is based on the read count value. Here, for example, the count value “7” corresponds to the big hit, and the other count values are lost. Also, for example, in normal times, the count value “7” corresponds to the big hit, and in the case of the so-called probability fluctuation mode (when probability variation is acquired), the count values “1, 3, 5, 7” correspond to the big hit. The other count values are out of range. Therefore, in the gaming state in the non-probability change mode, a jackpot occurs with a probability of 1/360, and in the gaming state with a probability change, a jackpot occurs with a probability of 4/360.
When the jackpot is lottery, the special symbols “1”, “2”, “3”, “3”, “3”, “3”, and “3” ... any one of "7" and "8" is displayed in a fixed stop together with "111", "222", "333", ..., "777", "888" Thereafter, as will be described later, the grand prize winning opening 60 can be continuously opened a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times), and the number of winning prizes to the big winning prize opening 60 within 29.5 seconds or 29.5 seconds each time. The game is released until a total of 10 is reached, and a lot of prize balls are paid out to the player (in other words, a state advantageous to the player), so-called jackpot game can be performed (see FIG. 26).

  Further, the RAM 293 stores a normal symbol counter 293B in which a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from 0 to 9 (returning to the minimum value 0 next to the maximum value 9) based on the clock signal input from the clock circuit 295 is stored. Is provided. The count value of the normal symbol counter 293B is read at a timing when a switch signal is input from each gate switch 54A, and it is determined whether or not it is a hit based on the read count value. Here, for example, the case where the count value is an even number corresponds to a win, and the case where the count value is an odd number corresponds to a loss.

  Here, when the pachinko ball passes through the gate 54 (see FIG. 3), the normal symbol counter 293B then stores the numerical value stored when the signal from the gate switch that detects the passage of the pachinko ball is input. Is stored in the parameter storage area 293K as “ordinary symbol count value”.

  In addition, a first holding counter 293C is provided that counts up to a maximum of four winnings in the starting port 57 while the design of the liquid crystal display 52 is changing. Further, a second holding counter 293D is provided that counts up to four passes through the gate 54 while the normal symbol of the normal symbol display unit 50 is changing.

  In addition, the RAM 293 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding one by one from 0 to 7 based on the clock signal output from the clock circuit 295 (the maximum value 7 is then returned to the minimum value 0). A counter 293F is provided. The count value of the jackpot special symbol selection counter 293F is read at the timing when the switch signal is input from the start port switch 57A, and the left, middle, and right three rows of fluctuation symbols fluctuate based on the read count value. After that, the combination pattern of the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed is specified. For example, the count value “0” is a jackpot symbol “111”, the count value “1” is a jackpot symbol “222”, the count value “2” is a jackpot symbol “333”, the count value “3” is a jackpot symbol “444”, The count value “4” corresponds to the jackpot symbol “555”, the count value “5” corresponds to the jackpot symbol “666”, the count value “6” corresponds to the jackpot symbol “777”, and the count value “7” corresponds to the jackpot symbol “888”. ing. Each jackpot symbol is a symbol that is stopped and displayed after a series of symbol variations, as is well known.

  The RAM 293 stores a normal symbol selection counter in which a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding one by one from 0 to 3 based on the clock signal output from the clock circuit 295 (returns to the minimum value 0 next to the maximum value 3) is stored. 293G is provided. Here, for example, the count value “0” is the normal symbol “11”, the count value “1” is the normal symbol “17”, the count value “2” is the normal symbol “71”, and the count value “3” is the normal symbol “17”. 77 ". Each ordinary symbol is a symbol that is stopped and displayed after a series of symbol fluctuations, as is well known.

  Here, when the pachinko ball passes through the gate 54 (see FIG. 3), the normal symbol selection counter 293G receives the numerical value stored when the signal from the gate switch that detects the passage of the pachinko ball is input. The “normal symbol selection count value” at that time is stored in a parameter storage area 293K described later.

  The RAM 293 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding one by one from 0 to 99 based on the clock signal output from the clock circuit 295 (the maximum value 99 then returns to the minimum value 0). 293H is provided. The count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H is read at the timing when the switch signal is input from the start port switch 57A. Note that the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H may be configured to be read at the timing when the variation of the variation symbols of the three columns of the liquid crystal display 52 is started. As is well known, the variation pattern command selected based on the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H specifies a variation pattern for displaying a series of symbol variations on the special symbol display device 48 based on various display effects. In this embodiment, as described later, the display effect time of “5 seconds” (see FIG. 16) is set as the display pattern change time. In addition, in the variation pattern of reach loss that becomes a loss after reach, two types of “20 seconds” and “30 seconds” (see FIG. 16) are set. Furthermore, in the variation pattern of the big hit (normal big hit and probability variation big hit), “22 seconds” and “32 seconds” (see FIG. 16) are set.

  Reach refers to the change of the left, middle, and right three lines, and the change of the left and middle lines to the special symbols “1”, “2”, “3”,. A state in which all of the “8” stops together and the fluctuation pattern in the right column changes (for example, “11 ↓”, “22 ↓”,..., “77 ↓”, etc.) is there.). A special symbol that stops in the left column and the middle column among the three columns of the left, middle, and right columns is called a reach symbol. Therefore, reach loss means that after reaching the reach state, the fluctuation symbol in the right column stops at a special symbol different from the reach symbol. Also, complete loss refers to ending without reaching reach.

The RAM 293 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding 1 from 0 to 200 based on the clock signal output from the clock circuit 295 (the maximum value 200 then returns to the minimum value 0). 293I is provided. The count value of the lost symbol selection counter 293I is read at the timing when the switch signal is input from the start port switch 57A.
In addition, the RAM 293 stores a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding one by one from 0 to 143 based on the clock signal output from the clock circuit 295 (the maximum value 143 then returns to the minimum value 0). 293J is provided. The count value of the reach lose symbol selection counter 293J is read at the timing when the switch signal is input from the start port switch 57A.

The RAM 293 is provided with a parameter storage area 293K in which the count values of the counters 293A to 293J when the switch signal is input from the start port switch 57A are stored.
Note that the count values and parameter storage areas 293K of the counters 293A to 293J are initialized to “0” at the time of activation. The first hold counter 293C is decremented by 1 every time the special symbol starts to change. The second hold counter 293D is decremented by 1 every time the normal symbol starts to change.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 12, the ROM 292 stores a later-described variation pattern determination table 73 (see FIG. 16) for determining a variation pattern based on the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H. A storage area 292A is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the sub-integrated control board 280 has a CPU 281, a ROM 282 that stores a drive control program for the speaker 7 and the illumination lamp 6, and a RAM 283 that stores various control signals from the main control board 290. , An input / output circuit 284 that receives various control signals sent from the main control board 290, a drive circuit 70 that drives and controls the movable object motor 69 for moving the movable object 112 on the diagonal line of the opening 111, and the speaker 7. A drive circuit 71 for driving and controlling, a drive circuit 72 for driving and controlling the error display illumination lamp 6, each movable object LED 68, and the like are disposed. The CPU 281, ROM 282, RAM 283, and input / output circuit 284 are mutually connected by a bus line. A clock circuit 285 is connected to the CPU 281 and a predetermined clock signal is input. The input / output circuit 284 is connected to the input / output circuit 294 of the main control board 290. The input / output circuit 284 is connected to the drive circuits 70, 71 and 72.

Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the RAM 283 of the sub-integrated control board 280 repeatedly adds one by one from 0 to 13 based on the clock signal input from the clock circuit 285 (the minimum value is next to the maximum value 13). An effect pattern selection counter 283A in which “return to value 0” is stored is provided. The count value of the effect pattern selection counter 283A is read at the timing when the variation pattern command transmitted from the main control board 290 is input (S205 in FIG. 27), and the read count value is stored in the parameter storage area 283B. Remembered.
At the time of activation or reset, “0” is assigned to the effect pattern selection counter 283A, stored, and initialized.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the ROM 282 of the sub-integrated control board 280 is provided with an effect pattern selection table storage area 282A in which an effect pattern selection table 74 (see FIG. 17) described later is stored. The ROM 282 is provided with a movable object operation time chart storage area 282B in which a movable object operation time chart 76 and a movable object operation time chart 77 (see FIG. 18) described later are stored. Further, the ROM 282 stores a later-described sub control program (see FIG. 27, etc.) for performing control such as selection of each of the later-described effect pattern commands 1A, 11A,..., 22B (see FIG. 17). Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the effect display board 260 includes a CPU 261, a ROM 262 for storing a display control program and required display data, a RAM 263 for storing display commands, display information, input / output signals, and the like, and a sub-integrated control board. An input / output circuit 264 that receives various control signals sent from the H.280, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 265 that receives display information sent from the CPU 261 and processes and displays an image on the liquid crystal display 52. It is arranged. The CPU 261, ROM 262, RAM 263, input / output circuit 264, and VDP 265 are connected to each other by a bus line. A clock circuit 266 is connected to the CPU 261 and a predetermined clock signal is input. Then, the CPU 261 performs a predetermined effect display on the liquid crystal display 52 based on various control signals such as display pattern information input from the sub integrated control board 280.

As shown in FIG. 15, the ROM 262 of the effect display board 260 is provided with an effect display pattern table storage area 262A in which an effect display pattern table 78 (see FIG. 19) described later is stored. Further, the ROM 262 is provided with an operation image data storage area 262B of the image movable object for storing operation image data of the image movable object 121 (see FIG. 34) representing a state in which the later-described movable object 112 moves.
The movable image 121 is an image having the same size as the movable object 112 and the movable object 112 viewed from the player side. As will be described later, the motion image data of the video movable object 121 is, for example, when the movable object 112 is moved to the front surface of the liquid crystal display 52 at the operation timing. This is image data that is moved and displayed so as to overlap with the lower side and collides with the stopped symbols in the right column among the stopped special symbols in the left, middle, and right columns.
The ROM 262 also has a control program to be described later for performing display control of the liquid crystal display 52 based on the effect display patterns corresponding to the effect pattern commands 1A, 11A,..., 22B (see FIG. 19) to be described later. (See FIG. 29, etc.) are stored.

Next, the variation pattern determination table 73 stored in the variation pattern determination table storage area 292A of the ROM 292 of the main control board 290 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of the variation pattern determination table stored in the variation pattern determination table storage area 292A of the ROM 292 of the main control board 290 of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 16, the variation pattern determination table 73 is mainly composed of three pattern groups. A complete loss variation pattern group (variation pattern command 1) and a reach loss variation pattern group (variation pattern command 11, variation pattern command 12). ) And a big hit variation pattern group (a variation pattern command 21 and a variation pattern command 22). First, “lost” and “hit” (regardless of whether it is a normal big hit or a probable big hit) are determined based on the count value of the big hit counter 293A. Next, in the case of “losing”, one of the variation pattern commands 1, 11, and 12 is determined based on the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H. In the case of “big hit”, one of the variation pattern commands 21 and 22 is determined based on the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H. Specific control for determining each variation pattern command 1 to 22 will be described later (see FIG. 20).

For example, the complete loss variation pattern command 1 is determined when “lost” is determined from the count value of the big hit counter 293A and the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H is “0 to 89”.
The reach-losing variation pattern command 11 is determined when “lost” is determined from the count value of the big hit counter 293A and the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H is “90 to 95”. The reach-losing variation pattern command 12 is determined when “lost” is determined from the count value of the big hit counter 293A and the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H is “96 to 99”.

  The jackpot variation pattern command 21 is determined when it is determined that the jackpot is based on the count value of the jackpot counter 293A and the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H is “0 to 39”. The jackpot variation pattern command 22 is determined when “big hit” is determined from the count value of the jackpot counter 293A and the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H is “40 to 99”.

  Next, an example of the effect pattern selection table 74 stored in the effect pattern selection table storage area 282A of the ROM 282 of the sub integrated control board 280 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the effect pattern selection table 74 is displayed when the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280 receives instruction information (specifically, the variation pattern command and the final stop symbol information) from the CPU 291 of the main control board 290. It is a table used when selecting an effect pattern (effect pattern command) as display instruction information to be output (instructed) to the CPU 261 of the substrate 260.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the effect pattern selection table 74 is input from the CPU 291 and the “variation pattern command” indicating the variation pattern instruction information input from the CPU 291 of the main control board 290. A “final stop pattern instruction” representing each of the three rows of symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display 52 and an “effect pattern count” representing the count value of the effect pattern selection counter 283A acquired when a variation pattern command is input from the CPU 291. Value ”and“ effect pattern command ”corresponding to this“ effect pattern count value ”. The “effect pattern command” is a command for instructing the CPU 261 of the effect display board 260 to effect display the display image data of the effect display pattern corresponding to the effect pattern command on the liquid crystal display 52. is there. The “effect pattern command” is a command for instructing the drive circuit 71 to play game music corresponding to the effect pattern command via the speaker 7. The “effect pattern command” is a command for instructing the drive circuit 72 to drive the lighting lamp 6 and the like in accordance with the lighting drive pattern corresponding to the effect display pattern command. Specific control based on each effect pattern command will be described later (see FIG. 27).

  For example, when the “variation pattern command” input from the main control board 290 is “1” and the acquired count value of the effect pattern selection counter 283A is “0 to 13”, the effect pattern command 1A is selected. The effect pattern command 1A is a combination of special symbols (for example, “567”) for notifying the complete loss instructed from the main control board 290 after five seconds from the start of variation of the three rows of variation symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display 52. ) Is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display 52, and the game music corresponding thereto and the effect pattern for performing the lighting drive pattern of the electric lamp 6 and the like are specified.

When the “variation pattern command” input from the main control board 290 is “11” and the acquired count value of the effect pattern selection counter 283A is “0 to 10”, the effect pattern command 11A is selected. Is done. The effect pattern command 11A has a reach effect type of “reach A1”, a special symbol combination (for example, “reach loss” instructed from the main control board 290 20 seconds after the start of change of the three rows of change symbols). 767 ") is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display 52, and the game music corresponding thereto and the effect pattern for performing the lighting drive pattern of the electric lamp 6, etc. are specified.
If the “variation pattern command” input from the main control board 290 is “11” and the count value of the acquired effect pattern selection counter 283A is “11-13”, the effect pattern command 11B is selected. Is done. In the effect pattern command 11B, the type of reach effect is “reach B1”, and the moving object 112 starts moving at time T4 seconds (see FIG. 18) after the start of the change of the three rows of change symbols as described later, and the image is allowed After the animal 121 is moved and displayed, the liquid crystal display displays a special symbol combination (eg, “332”, etc.) for notifying the reach loss specified by the main control board 290, 20 seconds after the start of variation of the three rows of variation symbols. This is a command for specifying an effect pattern for performing a stop display at 52 and performing a lighting driving pattern for the game music corresponding to this and the illumination lamp 6 or the like.

When the “variation pattern command” input from the main control board 290 is “22” and the count value of the acquired effect pattern selection counter 283A is “0 to 3”, the effect pattern command 22A is selected. Is done. The effect pattern command 22A has a reach effect type of “reach A2”, and a special symbol combination for notifying the jackpot instructed from the main control board 290 32 seconds after the start of the change of the three rows of change symbols as will be described later. (For example, “777”) is stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display 52, and the game music corresponding thereto and the effect pattern for performing the lighting drive pattern of the electric lamp 6, etc. are specified.
Further, when the “variation pattern command” input from the main control board 290 is “22” and the count value of the acquired effect pattern selection counter 283A is “4 to 13”, the effect pattern command 22B is selected. Is done. In the effect pattern command 22B, the type of reach effect is “reach B2”, and the moving object 112 starts moving at the time T14 seconds (see FIG. 18) after the start of the change of the three rows of change symbols as described later, and the image is allowed. After the animal 121 is moved and displayed, the liquid crystal display 52 displays a special symbol combination (for example, “777”) informing the jackpot instructed from the main control board 290 32 seconds after the start of variation of the three rows of variation symbols. And a game pattern corresponding to this, and a command for specifying an effect pattern for performing a lighting drive pattern for the illumination lamp 6 and the like.

  Next, an example of the movable object operation time charts 76 and 77 stored in the movable object operation time chart storage area 282B of the ROM 282 of the sub-integrated control board 280 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the movable object operation time charts 76 and 77 are used when the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280 determines the timing for reciprocating the movable object 112 by driving the movable object motor 69. .

As shown in FIG. 18A, the movable object operation time chart 76 is obtained when the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280 outputs one of the effect pattern commands 11B and 21B to the CPU 261 of the effect display board 260. The CPU 281 is used when determining the timing for driving the movable object motor 69 to reciprocate the movable object 112.
In this movable object operation time chart 76, time T1 seconds, which is the timing at which the first symbol in the left column is stopped and displayed from the start of the variation of the identification symbols in the three columns, and then the second symbol in the middle column is stopped and displayed. T2 seconds which is the timing, T3 seconds which is the timing when the third symbol in the right column is temporarily displayed, T4 seconds which is the timing when the movable object 112 starts to reciprocate, and the right It consists of time T5 seconds when the third symbol in the row is stopped. Reach B1 effect display is performed on the liquid crystal display 52 from time T2 seconds to time T5 seconds.
Therefore, as described later, when any of the effect pattern commands 11B and 21B is output to the CPU 261 of the effect display board 260, the CPU 281 starts to change the identification symbols of the three columns of the liquid crystal display 52. When the time T4 seconds elapses, the movable object motor 69 is driven to reciprocate the movable object 112 (see FIGS. 34E1 and 35F).

As shown in FIG. 18B, in the movable object operation time chart 77, the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280 outputs any of the effect pattern commands 12B and 22B to the CPU 261 of the effect display board 260. In this case, the CPU 281 is used when determining the timing for driving the movable object motor 69 to reciprocate the movable object 112.
In this movable object operation time chart 77, time T11 seconds, which is the timing at which the first symbol in the left column is stopped and displayed from the start of variation of the identification symbols in the three columns, and then the second symbol in the middle column is stopped and displayed. T12 seconds, which is the next timing, T13 seconds, which is the timing at which the third symbol in the right column is temporarily stopped, T14 seconds, which is the timing when the movable object 112 starts to reciprocate, and right It consists of time T15 seconds when the third symbol in the row is stopped. Reach B2 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 52 from time T12 seconds to time T15 seconds.
Therefore, as will be described later, when any of the effect pattern commands 12B and 22B is output to the CPU 261 of the effect display board 260, the CPU 281 starts to change the identification symbols of the three columns of the liquid crystal display 52. When the time T14 seconds elapses, the movable object motor 69 is driven to reciprocate the movable object 112 (see FIGS. 34E1 and 35F).

  Next, the effect display pattern table 78 stored in the effect display pattern table storage area 262A of the ROM 262 of the effect display board 260 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the effect display pattern table 78 is displayed when the CPU 261 of the effect display board 260 receives an “effect pattern command” (see FIG. 17) as display instruction information from the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280. It is a table used when selecting each production | presentation display pattern preset corresponding to instruction information. Then, the CPU 261 of the effect display board 260 reads effect display moving image data corresponding to the selected effect display pattern from the ROM 262 and controls display on the liquid crystal display 52.

As shown in FIG. 19, the effect display pattern table 78 includes each effect pattern command representing display instruction information input from the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280 and “effect display” set in advance for each effect pattern command. Pattern ".
The “effect pattern command” in the effect display pattern table 76 includes “1A”, “11A”, “11B”, “12A”, “12B”, “21A”, “21B”, “22A”, “22B”. "Is stored in advance.

  In addition, the “effect display pattern” in the effect display pattern table 78 includes a predetermined time after the start of fluctuation (for example, about 1 for example) that represents complete loss of moving image data for about 5 seconds with respect to “1A” of the “effect pattern command”. .5 seconds.) When the time has elapsed, the first symbol in the first column is stopped and displayed. Subsequently, when the predetermined time (for example, about 2 seconds) has elapsed, the second symbol in the third column is displayed. Stop display, and when a predetermined time (for example, about 1.5 seconds) has elapsed, the third symbol in the second row is stopped and displayed, “change start → first symbol stop → second symbol stop” “→ 3rd symbol stop → Loss display (5 seconds)” is stored in advance.

Further, the “effect display pattern” corresponds to “11A” of the “effect pattern command”, for example, “variation start → first symbol stop second symbol stop → reach” indicating that it is an effect display pattern of reach loss. A1 effect → 3rd symbol stop → reach loss display (20 seconds) ”is stored in advance.
Further, in response to “11B” of the “effect pattern command”, “change start → representing a reach loss effect display pattern for moving and displaying the movable image object 121 at time T4 seconds of the movable object operation time chart 76. "First symbol stop-> second symbol stop-> reach B1 effect (moving object operation image display)-> third symbol stop-> reach lose display (20 seconds)" is stored in advance.

The “effect display pattern” corresponds to “22A” of the “effect pattern command”, for example, “variation start → first symbol stop → second symbol stop → “Reach A2 production → third symbol stop → winning display (32 seconds)” is stored in advance.
Further, in response to “22B” of “effect pattern command”, “variation start → representing a jackpot effect display pattern for moving and displaying the moving image 121 at time T14 seconds of the movable object operation time chart 77”. "1st symbol stop-> 2nd symbol stop-> reach B2 effect (moving object operation image display)-> 3rd symbol stop-> win display (32 seconds)" is stored in advance.

  Next, control processing of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, interrupt control processing executed by the CPU 291 of the main control board 290 will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 to 26 are flowcharts of interrupt control processing executed by the CPU 291 of the main control board 290. FIG. Here, the interrupt control process in FIG. 20 operates at regular intervals (for example, every 4 msec) after the power is turned on. 20 to 26 are stored in a ROM 292 and a RAM 293 provided in the main control board 290 and executed by the CPU 291.

  As shown in FIG. 20, first, in step (hereinafter referred to as “S”) 1, the CPU 291 executes a sub process of the start opening winning process. In S2, the CPU 291 executes a sub process of the jackpot determination process. Subsequently, in S3, the CPU 291 executes the sub-process of the variation pattern selection process, then executes the sub-process of the command transmission process in S4, and further executes the confirmation signal transmission process in S5. After that, in S6, the CPU 291 determines that the winning prize opening 60 is continuously performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times) when winning the jackpot as a result of the determination in S2, and within 29.5 seconds or 29.5 seconds each time. After executing the sub-process of the jackpot game process for performing control related to the jackpot game (special game state) that is released until the number of winning prizes at the jackpot 60 reaches 10, then, in S7, through the prize ball payout device 22 Then, a sub-process of a prize ball payout process for paying out a winning ball for each winning ball to each of the winning holes 62 and 63, the start opening 57 and the big winning opening 60 is executed, and the process is terminated.

Next, the sub-process of the start opening winning process (S1) will be described based on FIG.
As shown in FIG. 21, first, in S11, the CPU 291 receives a pachinko ball winning signal from the starting port 57, that is, a pachinko ball detection signal from the starting port switch 57A is received via an input / output circuit (I / O) 294. A determination process for determining whether or not an input has been made is executed.
When the pachinko ball detection signal from the start port switch 57A is not input via the input / output circuit 294 (S11: NO), the sub-process is terminated and the process returns to the main flowchart.

  On the other hand, when the pachinko ball detection signal from the start port switch 57A is input via the input / output circuit 294 (S11: YES), in S12, the CPU 291 causes the big hit counter 293A, the first hold counter 293C, “Count value acquisition process” for acquiring each count value of the reach counter 293E, the big hit special symbol selection counter 293F, the fluctuation pattern selection counter 293H, the loss symbol selection counter 293I, the reach loss symbol selection counter 293J, etc. and storing it in the parameter storage area 293K Is executed, the sub-process is terminated and the process returns to the main flowchart.

  For example, when the pachinko ball detection signal from the start port switch 57A is input via the input / output circuit 294, the CPU 291 reads the count value of the big hit counter 293A and substitutes this count value into the algebra V. And stored in the RAM 293. At the same time, the CPU 291 reads the count value of the first hold counter 293C, substitutes this count value for the algebra U, and stores it in the RAM 293. At the same time, the CPU 291 reads the count value of the jackpot special symbol selection counter 293F, substitutes this count value for the algebra Y, and stores it in the RAM 293. At the same time, the CPU 291 reads the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H, substitutes this count value for the algebra H, and stores it in the RAM 293. At the same time, the CPU 291 reads the count value of the lost symbol selection counter 293I, assigns this count value to the algebra I, and stores it in the RAM 293. At the same time, the CPU 291 reads the count value of the reach lose symbol selection counter 293J, substitutes this count value for the algebra F, and stores it in the RAM 293.

Next, the sub process of the jackpot determination process (S2) will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 22, first, in S21, the CPU 291 receives a pachinko ball winning signal from the start port 57, that is, a pachinko ball detection signal from the start port switch 57A is sent via an input / output circuit (I / O) 294. A determination process for determining whether or not an input has been made is executed.
When the pachinko ball detection signal from the start port switch 57A is not input via the input / output circuit 294 (S21: NO), the sub-process is terminated and the process returns to the main flowchart.
On the other hand, when the pachinko ball detection signal from the start port switch 57A is input via the input / output circuit 294 (S21: YES), in S22, the CPU 291 reads the variation processing flag from the RAM 293, and A determination process for determining whether or not the fluctuating process flag is ON, that is, whether it is “1” is executed. When the pachinko machine 1 is activated or reset, “0” is assigned to the variation processing flag and stored in the RAM 293.
If the variable processing flag read from the RAM 293 in S22 is ON, that is, “1” (S22: YES), the CPU 291 ends the sub-process and returns to the main flowchart.

On the other hand, when the variable processing flag read from the RAM 293 in S22 is OFF, that is, “0” (S22: NO), in S23, the CPU 291 executes a jackpot value acquisition process.
In this jackpot value acquisition process, first, the CPU 291 reads a probability variation flag (“0” is assigned to the probability variation flag when the power is turned on) stored in the RAM 293. If the probability variation flag read from the RAM 293 is ON, that is, “1”, it is determined that the probability variation mode is selected, and the “probability large hit value” (in the case of the first embodiment) stored in the ROM 292 in advance. Are “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7”), and the “probability variation jackpot value” is stored in the parameter storage area 293K as “jackpot value”. On the other hand, when the probability variation flag read from the RAM 293 is OFF, that is, “0”, it is determined that the normal mode is set, and the “normal jackpot value” stored in the ROM 292 in advance (in the case of the first embodiment). Is “7”), and this “ordinary jackpot value” is stored in the parameter storage area 293K as a “jackpot value”.

Subsequently, in S24, the CPU 291 executes a determination process for determining whether or not it is a “big hit”.
In the determination process of whether or not this is a “big hit”, first, the algebra V as the “big hit count value” is read from the parameter storage area 293K. Then, it is determined whether or not the algebra V matches any of the “big hit values” stored in the parameter storage area 293K. If they match, the jackpot algebra Q (when the power is turned on, “0” is substituted for the jackpot algebra Q) is stored in the parameter storage area 293K by substituting “1”. Then, “0” is substituted into the jackpot algebra Q and stored in the parameter storage area 293K.
Therefore, in the normal mode gaming state, the lottery probability of “big hit” is 1/360. In the case of the gaming state in the probability variation mode, the lottery probability of “big hit” is 4/360. As a result, in the probability variation mode, the probability of being a “hit” is about four times that in the normal mode gaming state.

Then, the jackpot algebra Q is read again from the parameter storage area 293K, and it is determined whether the jackpot algebra Q is “0” or “1”. That is, it is determined whether or not “big hit” has occurred.
When the jackpot algebra Q is “1”, it is determined that a “jackpot” has occurred (S24: YES). In S25, the CPU 291 reads the jackpot flag 1 from the RAM 293 and turns the jackpot flag 1 ON. That is, “1” is assigned to the jackpot flag 1 and stored in the RAM 293 again. When the pachinko machine 1 is started or reset, the jackpot flag 1 is set to OFF, that is, “0” is substituted for the jackpot flag 1 and stored in the RAM 293.
Then, in S26, the CPU 291 reads the algebra Y as the jackpot special symbol selection count value from the parameter storage area 293K, and the “big jackpot symbol” (for example, “111”, “ 333 "," 777 ", etc.), and is stored in the RAM 293 as symbol data of the final stop symbol of the jackpot notification, and then the sub-processing is terminated and the process returns to the main flowchart.

On the other hand, when the jackpot algebra Q read from the parameter storage area 293K again in S24 is “0”, it is determined that “losing” has occurred (S24: NO), and in S27, the CPU 291 reads from the RAM 293. The jackpot flag 1 is read and the jackpot flag 1 is turned OFF, that is, “0” is substituted for the jackpot flag 1 and stored in the RAM 293 again.
Then, in S28, the CPU 291 displays the change state at this time in a reach state in which two of the three symbols of the change symbols are aligned (for example, “11 ↓”, “77 ↓”, etc., where “↓ "" Means that the symbol is rotating), and then it is determined whether or not reach lose (for example, "113" or "773") is displayed.
This determination is made by reading the algebra H as the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H stored in the parameter storage area 293K, and when the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H is “90 to 99”, after the reach state It is determined that a loss is displayed (S28: YES), and in S29, the CPU 291 selects a reach loss symbol (for example, “113”, “773”, etc.). The selection of the reach lose symbol is performed by reading the algebra F as the count value of the reach lose symbol selection counter 293J from the parameter storage area 293K, reading the reach lose symbol corresponding to this count value from the ROM 292, and as the symbol data of the final stop symbol of the reach loss notification. After storing in the RAM 293, the sub-process is terminated and the process returns to the main flowchart.

  On the other hand, in S28, the algebra H as the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H stored in the parameter storage area 293K is read, and when the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H is “0 to 89”, complete loss Is displayed (S28: NO), and in S30, the CPU 291 selects a complete loss symbol (for example, “123”, “736”, etc.). The selection of the complete loss symbol is performed by reading the algebra I as the count value of the loss symbol selection counter 293I from the parameter storage area 293K, reading the complete loss symbol corresponding to the count value from the ROM 292, and displaying the final stop symbol of the complete loss notification. After storing in the RAM 293 as symbol data, the sub-process is terminated and the process returns to the main flowchart.

Next, the sub-process of the variation pattern selection process (S3) will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 23, first, in S31, the CPU 291 reads a variation processing flag from the RAM 293, and executes a determination process for determining whether or not the variation processing flag is ON, that is, “1”. . When the pachinko machine 1 is activated or reset, “0” is assigned to the variation processing flag and stored in the RAM 293.
If the variable processing flag read from the RAM 293 in S31 is ON, that is, “1” (S31: YES), the CPU 291 ends the sub-processing and returns to the main flowchart.

  On the other hand, when the variable processing flag read from the RAM 293 in S31 is OFF, that is, “0” (S31: NO), in S32, the CPU 291 reads the jackpot algebra Q from the parameter storage area 293K, It is determined whether the jackpot algebra Q is “0” or “1”, that is, whether or not “big jackpot” has occurred, and when it is determined that a jackpot has occurred, that is, when the jackpot algebra Q is “1” (S32: YES), the process proceeds to S33.

Subsequently, in S33, the CPU 291 reads the algebra H as the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H from the parameter storage area 293K, and sub-integrated control board from the big hit variation pattern group of the variation pattern determination table 73 based on the count value. After selecting a variation pattern command to be output as instruction information to the CPU 281 of 280 and storing it in the RAM 293, the sub-process is terminated and the process returns to the main flowchart.
For example, when the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H read from the parameter storage area 293K is any one of “0 to 39”, the CPU 291 selects the variation pattern command 21 and selects the sub integrated control board. The instruction information output to the CPU 281 of 280 is stored in the RAM 293.
When the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H read from the parameter storage area 293K is any one of “40 to 99”, the CPU 291 selects the variation pattern command 22 and selects the sub integrated control board. The instruction information output to the CPU 281 of 280 is stored in the RAM 293.

On the other hand, if the CPU 291 determines in S32 that no jackpot has occurred, that is, if the jackpot algebra Q is “0” (S32: NO), the process proceeds to S34.
In S34, the CPU 291 reads the algebra H as the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H from the parameter storage area 293K, and based on each count value, the complete loss variation pattern group and the reach loss variation pattern group of the variation pattern determination table 73. Then, the variation pattern command to be output as instruction information to the CPU 281 of the sub integrated control board 280 is selected and stored in the RAM 293, and then the sub process is terminated and the process returns to the main flowchart.

For example, when the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H read from the parameter storage area 293K is any one of “0 to 89”, the CPU 291 selects the variation pattern command 1 and selects the sub integrated control board. The instruction information output to the CPU 281 of 280 is stored in the RAM 293.
Further, when the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H read from the parameter storage area 293K is any one of “90 to 95”, the CPU 291 selects the variation pattern command 11 and selects the sub integrated control board. The instruction information output to the CPU 281 of 280 is stored in the RAM 293.
When the count value of the variation pattern selection counter 293H read from the parameter storage area 293K is any one of “96 to 99”, the CPU 291 selects the variation pattern command 12 and selects the sub integrated control board. The instruction information output to the CPU 281 of 280 is stored in the RAM 293.

Next, the sub-process of the command transmission process (S4) will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 24, first, in S41, the CPU 291 reads a variation processing flag from the RAM 293, and executes a determination process for determining whether or not the variation processing flag is ON, that is, “1”. .
If the variable processing flag read from the RAM 293 in S41 is ON, that is, “1” (S41: YES), the CPU 291 ends the sub-process and returns to the main flowchart.

On the other hand, when the variation processing flag read from the RAM 293 in S41 is OFF, that is, “0” (S41: NO), in S42, the CPU 291 sends the instruction information from the RAM 293 to the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280. Are read out, and the symbol data of the final stop symbol is read out, and the symbol data of the final stop symbol is output to the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280.
Subsequently, in S <b> 43, the CPU 291 starts measuring the effect display time corresponding to the change pattern command output to the CPU 281, that is, the change time of the three rows of identification symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display 52.
In S44, the CPU 291 reads the variation processing flag from the RAM 293 and turns on the variation processing flag. That is, the CPU 291 assigns “1” to the variation processing flag and stores it again in the RAM 293. End the sub-process and return to the main flowchart.

Next, the sub-process of the confirmation signal transmission process (S5) will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 25, first, in S51, the CPU 291 reads a variation processing flag from the RAM 293, and executes a determination process for determining whether or not the variation processing flag is ON, that is, “1”. .
If the variable processing flag read from the RAM 293 in S51 is OFF, that is, “0” (S51: NO), the CPU 291 ends the sub-process and returns to the main flowchart.

On the other hand, when the variation processing flag read from the RAM 293 in S51 is ON, that is, when it is “1” (S51: YES), the CPU 291 proceeds to the process of S52.
Subsequently, in S52, the CPU 291 reads the effect time corresponding to the variation pattern command output as instruction information from the ROM 292 to the CPU 281 and whether or not the measurement time when the measurement is started in the process of S43 is equal to or longer than this effect time. That is, a determination process for determining whether or not the three columns of identification symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display 52 are stopped and displayed is executed.
For example, when the variation pattern command 1 is output as instruction information to the CPU 281, the CPU 291 determines whether or not the measurement time at which measurement is started in the process of S 43 has been 5 seconds or longer. When the fluctuation pattern command 11 is output as instruction information to the CPU 281, the CPU 291 determines whether or not the measurement time when measurement is started in the process of S 43 has been 20 seconds or longer. When the variation pattern command 12 is output as instruction information to the CPU 281, the CPU 291 determines whether or not the measurement time for which the measurement is started in the process of S 43 has been 30 seconds or longer. When the variation pattern command 21 is output as instruction information to the CPU 281, the CPU 291 determines whether or not the measurement time at which measurement is started in the process of S 43 has been 22 seconds or longer. When the variation pattern command 22 is output as instruction information to the CPU 281, the CPU 291 determines whether or not the measurement time at which measurement is started in the process of S 43 has been 32 seconds or longer.

If the measurement time started in the process of S43 is not equal to or longer than the effect time read from the ROM 292 (S52: NO), the CPU 291 ends the sub-process and returns to the main flowchart.
On the other hand, when the measurement time started in the process of S43 is equal to or longer than the effect time read from the ROM 292 (S52: YES), the CPU 291 stops the liquid crystal display 52 with respect to the CPU 281 in S53. A confirmation signal instructing to confirm and display each displayed identification symbol is output.
In S54, the CPU 291 reads the variation processing flag from the RAM 293, turns off the variation processing flag, that is, substitutes “0” for the variation processing flag and stores it again in the RAM 293.

Subsequently, in S55, the CPU 291 reads the jackpot flag 1 from the RAM 293, and executes a determination process for determining whether or not the jackpot flag 1 is ON, that is, “1”. When the jackpot flag 1 read from the RAM 293 is ON, that is, when the jackpot flag 1 is “1” (S55: YES), the CPU 291 proceeds to the process of S56.
In S <b> 56, the CPU 291 reads the jackpot flag 2 from the RAM 293 and turns on the jackpot flag 2, i.e., assigns “1” to the jackpot flag 2 and stores it in the RAM 293 again. When the pachinko machine 1 is started or reset, the jackpot flag 2 is set to OFF, that is, “0” is assigned to the jackpot flag 2 and stored in the RAM 293.
In S57, the CPU 291 reads the jackpot flag 1 from the RAM 293 and turns off the jackpot flag 1. That is, after substituting “0” into the jackpot flag 1 and storing it again in the RAM 293, the sub-process is executed. End and return to the main flowchart.

On the other hand, when the jackpot flag 1 read from the RAM 293 is OFF, that is, when the jackpot flag 1 is “0” (S55: NO), the CPU 291 proceeds to the process of S58.
In S58, the CPU 291 reads the jackpot flag 2 from the RAM 293 and turns off the jackpot flag 2. That is, after substituting “0” into the jackpot flag 2 and storing it again in the RAM 293, the sub-process is terminated. To return to the main flowchart.

Next, the sub-process of the jackpot game process (S6) will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 26, first, in S61, the CPU 291 reads the jackpot flag 2 from the RAM 293, and executes a determination process for determining whether or not the jackpot flag 2 is ON, that is, “1”. If the jackpot flag 2 read from the RAM 293 is OFF (S61: NO), the CPU 291 ends the sub-process and returns to the main flowchart.
On the other hand, when the big hit flag 2 read from the RAM 293 is ON (S61: YES), in S62, the CPU 291 opens the open / close door 59 upward via the open / close door solenoid 59A to open the big prize opening 60. .
In S 63, the CPU 291 reads an algebra R indicating the number of continuous opening of the big prize opening 60 from the RAM 293, adds “1” to the algebra R, and stores it in the RAM 293 again. When the pachinko machine 1 is started up or reset, “0” is substituted for the algebra R representing the number of continuous opening of the special winning opening 60 and stored in the RAM 293.

Subsequently, in S64, the CPU 291 executes a determination process for determining whether or not a winning is made to the V port, that is, whether or not a winning detection signal is input from the V switch 60B via the input / output circuit 294.
When a winning detection signal is input from the V switch 60B via the input / output circuit 294 (S64: YES), in S65, the CPU 291 reads the V flag from the RAM 293 and turns this V flag on. That is, “1” is substituted into the V flag and stored in the RAM 293 again. When the pachinko machine 1 is started or reset, the V flag is set to OFF, that is, “0” is substituted for the V flag and stored in the RAM 293.
Thereafter, in S66, the CPU 291 reads an algebra V1 representing the total number of winning prizes from the RAM 293 to the big prize opening 60, adds “1” to the algebra V1, stores it in the RAM 293 again, and then proceeds to the processing of S68. . When the pachinko machine 1 is started up or reset, “0” is substituted into the algebra V1 representing the total number of winning prizes to the big winning opening 60 and stored in the RAM 293.

On the other hand, when the winning detection signal is not input from the V switch 60B via the input / output circuit 294 in S64 (S64: NO), the CPU 291 proceeds to the process of S67. In S <b> 67, the CPU 291 executes a determination process for determining whether or not a prize winning port 60 has been won, that is, whether or not a prize winning detection signal is input from the big prize opening switch 60 </ b> A via the input / output circuit 294.
When a winning detection signal is input from the big winning opening switch 60A via the input / output circuit 294 (S67: YES), the CPU 291 proceeds to the process of S68 after executing the process of S66.
On the other hand, when the winning detection signal is not input from the large winning opening switch 60A via the input / output circuit 294 (S67: NO), the CPU 291 proceeds to the process of S68.

Subsequently, in S68, the CPU 291 reads an algebra V1 representing the total number of winning prizes to the big winning opening 60 from the RAM 293, and whether or not the algebra V1 is less than 10, that is, the winning quantity to the big winning opening 60 is determined. A determination process for determining whether or not the total number is 9 or less is executed. The upper limit number of winning prizes to the big prize opening 60 when the big prize opening 60 is opened is preset to ten.
If the algebra V1 read from the RAM 293 is less than 10 (S68: NO), in S69, the CPU 291 determines whether or not 29.5 seconds or more have elapsed since the big prize opening 60 was opened. Execute the judgment process. Then, when 29.5 seconds or more have not elapsed since the special winning opening 60 was opened (S69: NO), the CPU 291 executes the processing after S64 again.
On the other hand, when 29.5 seconds or more have elapsed after the special winning opening 60 is opened (S69: YES), the CPU 291 proceeds to the process of S70.
On the other hand, when the algebra V1 read from the RAM 293 in S69 is 10 or more (S68: YES), the CPU 291 proceeds to the process of S70.

Subsequently, in S70, the CPU 291 closes the open / close door 59 through the open / close door solenoid 59A and closes the special winning opening 60.
In S71, the CPU 291 reads an algebra V1 representing the total number of winning prizes from the RAM 293 to the big winning opening 60, substitutes “0” for the algebra V1, and stores it in the RAM 293 again.
Thereafter, in S72, the CPU 291 reads out the V flag from the RAM 293, and executes a determination process for determining whether or not the V flag is ON, that is, whether or not the V opening is won while the big winning opening 60 is opened. When the V flag read from the RAM 293 is ON, that is, when the V flag is “1” (S72: YES), the CPU 291 proceeds to the process of S73.
In S73, the CPU 291 reads from the RAM 293 an algebra R representing the number of consecutive opening of the big prize opening 60, and whether or not the algebra R is larger than “14”, that is, the big prize opening 60 is continuously opened 15 times. Determination processing for determining whether or not has been performed is executed. When the algebra R read from the RAM 293 is “14” or less (S73: NO), the CPU 291 executes the processing from S61 again.
On the other hand, when the algebra R read from the RAM 293 is larger than “14” (S73: YES), the CPU 291 proceeds to the process of S74.
On the other hand, when the V flag read from the RAM 293 in S72 is OFF, that is, when the V flag is “0” (S72: NO), the CPU 291 proceeds to the process of S74.

In S74, the CPU 291 reads the V flag from the RAM 293 and turns off the V flag, that is, substitutes “0” for the V flag and stores it again in the RAM 293.
In S75, the CPU 291 reads an algebra R indicating the number of consecutive opening of the big prize opening 60 from the RAM 293, substitutes “0” for the algebra R, and stores it in the RAM 293 again. That is, the algebra R is initialized.
Furthermore, in S76, the CPU 291 reads the jackpot flag 2 from the RAM 293, turns off the jackpot flag 2, that is, substitutes “0” for the jackpot flag 2 and stores it again in the RAM 293, and then ends the sub-process. The process returns to the main flowchart.

  Next, a control process executed when the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280 receives each command such as a “fluctuation pattern command” representing a fluctuation pattern as instruction information from the CPU 291 of the main control board 290 will be described with reference to FIGS. 28 will be described. Here, the interrupt control process of FIG. 27 operates at regular intervals (for example, every 4 msec) after the power is turned on. The programs shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 27 and 28 are stored in the ROM 282 and the RAM 283 provided in the sub-integrated control board 280 and executed by the CPU 281.

As shown in FIG. 27, first, in S201, the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280 receives instruction information such as “variation pattern command”, “final stop symbol instruction”, “confirmation signal” from the CPU 291 of the main control board 290. A determination process for determining whether or not an input has been made is executed.
When instruction information such as “variation pattern command”, “final stop symbol instruction”, “confirmation signal”, or the like is input from the CPU 291 (S201: YES), the CPU 281 proceeds to the process of S202.
In S <b> 202, the CPU 281 stores instruction information such as “variation pattern command”, “final stop symbol instruction”, and “confirmation signal” input from the CPU 291 of the main control board 290 in the RAM 283. Further, the CPU 281 reads the count value of the effect pattern selection counter 283A when the variation pattern command is input from the CPU 291 and stores this count value in the RAM 283.
Subsequently, in S203, the CPU 281 reads the instruction information from the RAM 283 again, and executes a determination process for determining whether or not the instruction information is a “confirmation signal”.

If the instruction information is a “confirmation signal” (S203: YES), the CPU 281 proceeds to the process of S204. In S204, the CPU 291 outputs (instructs) the “confirmation signal” as display instruction information to the CPU 261, and ends the process.
On the other hand, if the instruction information is not a “confirmation signal” (S203: NO), in S205, the CPU 281 reads the count value of the effect pattern selection counter 283A stored in the RAM 283 in S202 from the RAM 283 again, and this count value. Is substituted into the effect pattern algebra E and stored in the parameter storage area 283B.

  In S206, the CPU 281 reads out the “variation pattern command” and the “final stop symbol instruction” as the instruction information from the RAM 283, and also reads the effect pattern algebra E from the parameter storage area 283B. Then, the effect pattern algebra E is read as the “effect pattern count value” in the effect pattern selection table 74 (see FIG. 17), and the “effect pattern command” of the corresponding effect pattern is read and output to the CPU 261 of the effect display board 260 (instructions). And store it in the RAM 283 as an effect pattern command of display instruction information.

  For example, the “variation pattern command” read from the RAM 283 is “1”, the “final stop symbol instruction” is “123” for notifying complete loss, and the effect pattern algebra E read from the parameter storage area 283B is “0”. In any case of “13”, the CPU 281 stores “1A” in the RAM 283 as an effect pattern command to be output (instructed) to the CPU 261 of the effect display board 260.

  Further, the “variation pattern command” read from the RAM 283 is “11”, the “final stop symbol information” is “778” for notifying reach loss, and the effect pattern algebra E read from the parameter storage area 283B is “12”. In this case, the CPU 281 stores “11B” in the RAM 283 as an effect pattern command to be output (instructed) to the CPU 261 of the effect display board 260. Further, the “variation pattern command” read from the RAM 283 is “12”, the “final stop symbol information” is “221” for notifying reach loss, and the effect pattern algebra E read from the parameter storage area 283B is “9”. In this case, the CPU 281 stores “12A” in the RAM 283 as an effect pattern command to be output (instructed) to the CPU 261 of the effect display board 260.

  Further, the “variation pattern command” read from the RAM 283 is “21”, the “final stop symbol information” is “333” for notifying the big hit, and the effect pattern algebra E read from the parameter storage area 283B is “5”. In this case, the CPU 281 stores “21B” in the RAM 283 as an effect pattern command to be output (instructed) to the CPU 261 of the effect display board 260. Further, the “variation pattern command” read from the RAM 283 is “22”, the “final stop symbol information” is “777” for notifying the big hit, and the effect pattern algebra E read from the parameter storage area 283B is “1”. In this case, the CPU 281 stores “22A” in the RAM 283 as an effect pattern command to be output (instructed) to the CPU 261 of the effect display board 260.

Thereafter, in S207, the CPU 281 reads out the “effect pattern command” and the “final stop symbol information” from the RAM 283, and outputs (instructs) to the CPU 261 of the effect display board 260.
For example, when “1A” is read as the “effect pattern command” from the RAM 283, the CPU 281 outputs the effect pattern command “1A” and “final stop symbol information” to the CPU 261 as display instruction information. Further, when “11B” is read as the “effect pattern command” from the RAM 283, the effect pattern command “11B” and “final stop symbol information” are output to the CPU 261 as display instruction information.

  Subsequently, in S <b> 208, the CPU 281 determines whether or not the effect pattern command output to the CPU 261 is an effect display pattern for moving and displaying the video movable object 121, that is, whether or not it is an effect for operating the movable object 112. Execute. Specifically, the CPU 281 reads the “effect pattern command” output to the CPU 261 from the RAM 283 again, and determines whether the “effect pattern command” is any one of “11B, 12B, 21B, 22B”. A determination process for determining is executed. When the “effect pattern command” output to the CPU 261 is not any of “11B, 12B, 21B, 22B”, that is, the “effect pattern command” output to the CPU 261 is “1A, 11A, 12A, 21A, In any case of “22A” (S208: NO), the CPU 281 ends the sub-process.

On the other hand, when the “effect pattern command” output to the CPU 261 is any one of “11B, 12B, 21B, 22B” (S208: YES), the CPU 281 proceeds to the process of S209.
In S209, the CPU 281 reads the “movable flag” from the RAM 283, assigns “1” to the “movable flag”, and stores it in the RAM 283 again, that is, sets the “movable flag” to ON. When the pachinko machine 1 is started up and reset, “0” is assigned to the “movable flag” and stored in the RAM 283. That is, the “movable flag” is set to OFF.

In S210, the CPU 281 reads the “effect pattern command” output to the CPU 261 from the RAM 283 again, and obtains the movable object operation time chart corresponding to the “effect pattern command” from the movable object operation time chart storage area 282B. The time T4 seconds or the time T14 seconds, which is the timing for reading and operating the movable object 112, is stored in the RAM 283. The CPU 281 reads the movable object operation time chart 76 from the ROM 282 and stores the time T4 (seconds) in the RAM 283 as an operation timing for operating the movable object 112. When the effect pattern command read from the RAM 283 is one of the effect pattern commands 12B and 22B, the CPU 281 reads the movable object operation time chart 77 from the ROM 282 and sets the time T14 (seconds) to the movable object. It is stored in the RAM 283 as the operation timing for operating 112.

Subsequently, in S211, the CPU 281 reads out the operation timing time of the movable object corresponding to the effect pattern command output to the CPU 261 from the RAM 283, and starts measuring the time until the operation timing.
For example, when the effect pattern command output to the CPU 261 is “11B” or “21B”, the CPU 281 starts measuring time from the start of the variable display of the three rows of identification symbols to time T4 seconds. In addition, when the effect pattern command output to the CPU 261 is “12B” or “22B”, the CPU 281 starts measuring time from the start of the variable display of the identification symbols in the three columns until time T14 seconds.
In S <b> 212, the CPU 281 executes a sub-process (see FIG. 28) of “movable object operation process” described later, and then ends the process.

On the other hand, if instruction information such as “variation pattern command”, “final stop symbol instruction”, “confirmation signal” or the like has not been input from the CPU 291 in S201 (S201: NO), the CPU 281 proceeds to the process of S213. .
In S <b> 213, the CPU 281 reads the “movable flag” from the RAM 283, and executes a determination process for determining whether or not the “movable flag” is ON, that is, “1”. When the “movable flag” read from the RAM 283 is “1” (S213: YES), the CPU 281 executes the processing from S212 onward.
On the other hand, when the “movable flag” read from the RAM 283 is “0” (S213: NO), the CPU 281 ends the process.

Next, the sub-process of the “movable object operation process” in S212 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 28, in S221, the CPU 281 executes a determination process for determining whether or not the operation timing time of the movable object 112 corresponding to the effect pattern command output to the CPU 261 has come. For example, when the effect pattern command output to the CPU 261 is “11B” or “21B”, the CPU 281 determines whether time T4 seconds have elapsed since the start of the variable display of the identification symbols in the three columns. Further, when the effect pattern command output to the CPU 261 is “12B” or “22B”, the CPU 281 determines whether or not the time T14 seconds has elapsed since the start of the variable display of the three rows of identification symbols.

If the operation timing of the movable object 112 corresponding to the effect pattern command output to the CPU 261 is not reached (S221: NO), the CPU 281 ends the sub-process and returns to the main flowchart.
On the other hand, when it is time for the operation timing of the movable object 112 corresponding to the effect pattern command output to the CPU 261 (S221: YES), in S222, the CPU 281 is configured by a full-color light emitting diode via the drive circuit 72. Each movable object LED 68 is caused to emit light in a predetermined color (for example, red or blue). As a result, the movable object 112 made of a transparent synthetic resin located at the origin position and formed almost on the left fist fist emits light in a predetermined color (for example, red or blue) (see FIG. 4).
In step S223, the CPU 281 drives the movable object motor 69 configured by a stepping motor through the drive circuit 70 to rotate forward a predetermined number of steps, so that the tip of the movable object 112 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 52. The left, middle, and right three rows of special symbols that have been stopped are moved to a position that overlaps the stop symbol of the right column (see FIGS. 8 and 9B). Since each movable object LED 68 emits light in a predetermined color, the movable object 112 made of a transparent synthetic resin and formed in the left hand grip fist also emits light in a predetermined color.

Subsequently, in S224, the CPU 281 drives the movable object motor 69 in reverse rotation by a predetermined number of steps via the drive circuit 70 to move the movable object 112 again to the origin position. Since each movable object LED 68 emits light in a predetermined color, the movable object 112 made of a transparent synthetic resin and formed in the left hand grip fist also emits light in a predetermined color.
Thereafter, in S225, the CPU 281 turns off each movable object LED 68 via the drive circuit 72.
In S226, the CPU 281 reads the “movable flag” from the RAM 283, assigns “0” to the “movable flag”, and stores it again in the RAM 283. That is, after setting the “movable flag” to OFF, the CPU 281 End the sub-process and return to the main flowchart.

Next, control processing executed when the CPU 261 of the effect display board 260 configured as described above receives effect display instruction information from the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280 will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 to 32. To do.
As shown in FIG. 29, in S301, when the display instruction information is input from the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280, the CPU 261 stores the effect pattern command and the symbol data of the final stop pattern constituting the display instruction information in the RAM 263. To remember.
In step S <b> 302, the CPU 261 reads out the effect pattern command from the RAM 263, and executes determination processing for determining whether the effect pattern command is a complete loss effect pattern command. That is, the CPU 261 executes determination processing for determining whether or not the effect pattern command read from the RAM 263 is “1A”. If the effect pattern command read from the RAM 263 is “1A” (S302: YES), in S303, the CPU 261 executes a sub-process of “completely losing display process”.
On the other hand, when the effect pattern command read from the RAM 263 is not “1A” (S302: NO), the CPU 261 proceeds to the process of S304.

Subsequently, in S304, the CPU 261 reads the effect pattern command again from the RAM 263, and executes a determination process for determining whether the effect pattern command is a reach-losing effect pattern. That is, the CPU 261 executes determination processing for determining whether or not the effect pattern command read from the RAM 263 is any one of “11A, 11B, 12A, and 12B”. If the effect pattern command read from the RAM 263 is any one of “11A, 11B, 12A, and 12B” (S304: YES), in S305, the CPU 261 performs sub-processing of “los reach display processing”. Execute.
On the other hand, when the effect pattern command read from the RAM 263 is not any of “11A, 11B, 12A, 12B” (S304: NO), the CPU 261 proceeds to the process of S306.

In S <b> 306, the CPU 261 again reads out the effect pattern command from the RAM 263, and executes determination processing for determining whether the effect pattern command is a winning effect pattern. That is, the CPU 261 executes determination processing for determining whether or not the effect pattern command read from the RAM 263 is any one of “21A, 21B, 22A, and 22B”. If the effect pattern command read from the RAM 263 is any one of “21A, 21B, 22A, 22B” (S306: YES), in S307, the CPU 261 performs a sub-process of “winning display process”. After execution, the process is terminated.
On the other hand, when the effect pattern command read from the RAM 263 is not any of “21A, 21B, 22A, 22B” (S306: NO), the CPU 261 ends the process without executing the sub-process of S307. To do.

Next, sub-processing of “completely losing display processing” (S303) will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 30, in S311, the CPU 261 reads out the effect pattern command from the RAM 263 again, and the effect pattern command is stored in the effect display pattern table storage area 262A of the ROM 262 in the “effect pattern display table 78”. As the “command”, the “effect display pattern” corresponding to the “effect pattern command” in the effect display pattern table 78 is read out and stored in the RAM 263.
For example, the CPU 261 stores the complete losing moving image data for about 5 seconds in the RAM 263 as the “effect display pattern” corresponding to the “effect pattern command 1A” in the effect display pattern table 78.
In S <b> 312, the CPU 261 starts the variable display of the first, second, and third symbols in the three columns that change in the vertical direction on the left side, the center, and the right side on the liquid crystal display 52.
Subsequently, in S313, the CPU 261 starts a first predetermined time (for example, about 1.5 seconds) stored in advance in the ROM 262 after starting the variable display of the first, second, and third symbols. In this case, the symbol data of the last stop symbol constituting the display instruction information is read from the RAM 263, and the first symbol of the symbol data is stopped and displayed as the first symbol in the left column of the liquid crystal display 52. Further, the CPU 261 continues the variable display of the second and third symbols.
For example, when the last stop symbol data constituting the display instruction information read from the RAM 263 is “687”, the CPU 261 stops displaying the symbol “6” as the first symbol in the left column of the liquid crystal display 52. To do.

In S314, the CPU 261 starts a variable display of each of the first, second, and third symbols, and then a second predetermined time (for example, about 3.5 seconds) stored in advance in the ROM 262 has elapsed. In this case, the symbol data of the last stop symbol constituting the display instruction information is read from the RAM 263, and the second symbol of the symbol data is stopped and displayed as the second symbol in the middle row of the liquid crystal display 52. Further, the CPU 261 stops and displays the first symbol in the left column of the liquid crystal display 52, and continues the variable display of the third symbol in the right column.
For example, when the symbol data constituting the production instruction information read from the RAM 263 is “687”, the CPU 261 stops and displays the symbol “8” as the second symbol in the middle row of the liquid crystal display 52.
In S315, the CPU 261 starts when the third predetermined time (for example, about 5 seconds) stored in advance in the ROM 262 has elapsed since the start of the variable display of the first, second, and third symbols. Reads out the symbol data of the last stop symbol constituting the display instruction information from the RAM 263, and stops and displays the third symbol of the symbol data as the third symbol in the right column of the liquid crystal display 52. As a result, the first, second, and third symbols are stopped and displayed as completely lost symbols.
For example, when the symbol data constituting the effect instruction information read from the RAM 263 is “687”, the CPU 261 stops and displays the symbol “7” as the third symbol in the right column of the liquid crystal display 52.

In step S <b> 316, the CPU 261 executes a determination process for determining whether a confirmation signal is input from the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280. The CPU 291 stores the display time “about 5 seconds” of the fluctuation pattern “1” output to the CPU 281 in the ROM 292 in advance, and when the display time “about 5 seconds” has elapsed, the CPU 281 sends a confirmation signal to the CPU 281. Is output. In addition, when this confirmation signal is input from the CPU 291, the CPU 281 provides a confirmation signal that instructs the CPU 261 to stop the confirmation of the first, second, and third symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display 52. This is output (see S204 in FIG. 27).
If no confirmation signal is input from the CPU 281 (S316: NO), the CPU 261 continues to display the moving image in S317. On the other hand, when a confirmation signal is input from the CPU 281 (S316: YES), a confirmation stop display of each of the first, second, and third symbols for notifying the loss displayed on the liquid crystal display 52 in S318 is displayed. Then, the sub-process is terminated and the process returns to the main flowchart.

Next, the sub-process of the “los reach display process” in S305 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 31, in S321, the CPU 261 reads the effect pattern command again from the RAM 263, and the effect pattern command is stored in the effect display pattern table storage area 262A of the ROM 262 (see FIG. 19). The “effect display pattern” corresponding to the “effect pattern command” in the effect display pattern table 78 is read out and stored in the RAM 263.

For example, when the effect pattern command read from the RAM 263 is “11A”, the CPU 261 sets the reach loss video data “change start → first symbol stop” for about 20 seconds as the “effect display pattern” in the effect display pattern table 78 → “2nd symbol stop → reach A1 effect → 3rd symbol stop → reach loss display (20 seconds)” is stored in the RAM 263.
Further, when the effect pattern command read from the RAM 263 is “11B”, the CPU 261 displays the video data “change start → first symbol stop” of about 20 seconds as “effect display pattern” in the effect display pattern table 78 → The second symbol stop → reach B1 effect (moving object operation image display) → third symbol stop → reach loss display (20 seconds) ”is stored in the RAM 263.

In S322, the CPU 261 causes the liquid crystal display 52 to display each of the first and second columns in the three columns varying in the vertical direction on the left side, the center, and the right side based on the moving image data of the “effect display pattern” stored in the RAM 263.・ Start the variable display of the 3rd symbol.
Subsequently, in S323, the CPU 261 starts the variable display of each of the first, second, and third symbols and then stores in advance in the ROM 262 for a fourth predetermined time (for example, when the effect pattern command is “11B”). When T1 seconds have elapsed, as shown in FIG. 18A, the “final stop symbol” symbol data constituting the display instruction information is read from the RAM 263, and the “final stop symbol” reach is read. The symbol is stopped and displayed as the first symbol in the left column of the liquid crystal display 52. Further, the CPU 261 continues the variable display of the second and third symbols.
For example, when the “final stop symbol” constituting the display instruction information read from the RAM 263 is “112”, the CPU 261 stops and displays the symbol “1” as the first symbol in the left column of the liquid crystal display 52. .

In S324, the CPU 261 starts the variable display of each of the first, second, and third symbols and then stores it in the ROM 262 in advance for a fifth predetermined time (for example, when the effect pattern command is “11B”, for example). Is T2 seconds as shown in FIG. 18A), the symbol data of the “final stop symbol” constituting the display instruction information is read from the RAM 263, and the “final stop symbol” The reach symbol is stopped and displayed as the second symbol in the middle row of the liquid crystal display 52. Further, the CPU 261 stops and displays the first symbol in the left column of the liquid crystal display 52, and continues the variable display of the third symbol in the right column.
For example, when the “final stop symbol” constituting the display instruction information read from the RAM 263 is “112”, the CPU 261 stops and displays the symbol “1” as the second symbol in the middle row of the liquid crystal display 52. .

  Thereafter, in S325, the CPU 261 determines whether or not the effect display of reach A is performed, that is, whether or not the effect pattern command constituting the display instruction information read from the RAM 263 is “11A” or “12A”. The determination process to be executed is executed. If the effect pattern command constituting the display instruction information is either “11A” or “12A” (S325: YES), in S326, the CPU 261 executes the sub-process of “reach A display process”. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S328. That is, when the effect pattern command constituting the display instruction information is “11A”, the CPU 261 executes the effect display of “reach A1” and the effect pattern command constituting the display instruction information is “12A”. In this case, the CPU 261 proceeds to the process of S328 after executing the effect display of “reach A2”.

On the other hand, when the effect pattern command constituting the display instruction information is neither “11A” nor “12A”, that is, when the effect pattern command constituting the display instruction information is either “11B” or “12B”. (S325: NO), in S327, the CPU 261 proceeds to the process of S328 after executing the “reach B display process” sub-process.
For example, as shown in FIG. 18A, when the effect pattern command constituting the display instruction information is “11B”, the CPU 261 executes the effect display of “reach B1”. That is, when T3 seconds elapse after the first, second, and third symbols are displayed, the symbols other than the reach symbols are selected and temporarily stopped as the third symbol in the right column. Then, the CPU 261 moves and displays the image movable object 121 (see FIG. 34) so as to overlap the movable object 112 when T4 seconds have elapsed since the start of the variable display of the first, second, and third symbols. After the tip of the moving image object 121 moves to a position where it overlaps with the third stop symbol in the right column and displays a punch, the third symbol in the right column is displayed again and again.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 18B, when the effect pattern command constituting the display instruction information is “12B”, the CPU 261 executes the effect display of “reach B2”. That is, when T13 seconds elapse after the first, second, and third symbols are displayed, a symbol other than the reach symbol is selected and temporarily stopped as the third symbol in the right column. Then, the CPU 261 moves and displays the image movable object 121 (see FIG. 34) so as to overlap the movable object 112 when T14 seconds have elapsed since the start of the variable display of the first, second, and third symbols. After the tip of the moving image object 121 moves to a position where it overlaps with the third stop symbol in the right column and displays a punch, the third symbol in the right column is displayed again and again.

After that, in S328, the CPU 261 reads the symbol data of the final stop symbol constituting the display instruction information from the RAM 263, and stops and displays the third symbol of the final stop symbol as the third symbol in the right column of the liquid crystal display 52. Then, after notifying the reach loss, the process proceeds to S329.
For example, when the symbol data of the final stop symbol constituting the effect instruction information read from the RAM 263 is “112”, the CPU 261 stops displaying the symbol “2” as the third symbol in the right column of the liquid crystal display 52. To do. Accordingly, in this case, the reach loss “112” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 52.

  Subsequently, in S329, the CPU 261 executes a determination process for determining whether or not a confirmation signal is input from the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280. The CPU 291 stores the display times “about 20 seconds” and “about 30 seconds” of the variation patterns “11” and “12” output to the CPU 281 in the ROM 292 in advance, and the display times “about 20”. When “second” and “about 30 seconds” have elapsed, a confirmation signal is output to the CPU 281. Further, when this confirmation signal is input from the CPU 291, the CPU 281 provides a confirmation signal for instructing the CPU 261 to stop the confirmation of the first, second, and third symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display 52. Output.

If no confirmation signal is input from the CPU 281 (S329: NO), the CPU 261 continues to display the moving image in S330.
On the other hand, when a confirmation signal is input from the CPU 281 (S329: YES), a confirmation stop display of each of the first, second, and third symbols for notifying reach loss displayed on the liquid crystal display 52 in S331 is displayed. Then, the sub-process is terminated and the process returns to the main flowchart.

Next, the sub-process of the “winning display process” (S307) in S307 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 32, in S341, the CPU 261 reads out the effect pattern command from the RAM 263 again, and the effect pattern command is stored in the effect display pattern table storage area 262A of the ROM 262 (see FIG. 19). The “effect display pattern” corresponding to the “effect pattern command” in the effect display pattern table 78 is read out and stored in the RAM 263.
For example, when the effect pattern command read from the RAM 263 is “21A”, the CPU 261 uses the “display start pattern” in the effect display pattern table 78 as the “effect display pattern” for about 22 seconds. "2nd symbol stop-> reach A1 effect-> 3rd symbol stop-> win display (22 seconds)" is stored in the RAM 263.
Further, when the effect pattern command read from the RAM 263 is “22B”, the CPU 261 uses the “representation display pattern” in the effect display pattern table 78 for about 32 seconds of hit reach video data “change start → first symbol stop”. → 2nd symbol stop → Reach B2 production (moving object motion image display) → 3rd symbol stop → win display (32 seconds) ”is stored in the RAM 263.

In S <b> 342, the CPU 261 causes the liquid crystal display 52 to display each of the first and second columns of the first and second columns that fluctuate in the vertical direction on the left side, the center, and the right side based on the moving image data of the “effect display pattern” stored in the RAM 263.・ Start the variable display of the 3rd symbol.
Subsequently, in S343, the CPU 261 starts the variable display of each of the first, second, and third symbols and then stores in advance in the ROM 262 for a sixth predetermined time (for example, when the effect pattern command is “21B”). When T1 seconds have elapsed, as shown in FIG. 18A, the symbol data of “final stop symbol” constituting the display instruction information is read from the RAM 263, and the “final stop symbol” The first symbol is stopped and displayed as the first symbol in the left column of the liquid crystal display 52. Further, the CPU 261 continues the variable display of the second and third symbols.
For example, when the “final stop symbol” constituting the display instruction information read from the RAM 263 is “777”, the CPU 261 stops and displays the symbol “7” as the first symbol in the left column of the liquid crystal display 52. .

In S344, the CPU 261 starts the variable display of the first, second, and third symbols, and then stores them in the ROM 262 in advance for a seventh predetermined time (for example, when the effect pattern command is “21B”, for example). Is T2 seconds as shown in FIG. 18A), the symbol data of the “final stop symbol” constituting the display instruction information is read from the RAM 263, and the “final stop symbol” The second symbol is stopped and displayed as the second symbol in the middle row of the liquid crystal display 52. Further, the CPU 261 stops and displays the first symbol in the left column of the liquid crystal display 52, and continues the variable display of the third symbol in the right column.
For example, when the “final stop symbol” constituting the display instruction information read from the RAM 263 is “777”, the CPU 261 stops and displays the symbol “7” as the second symbol in the middle row of the liquid crystal display 52. .

  Thereafter, in S345, the CPU 261 determines whether or not the effect display of reach A is performed, that is, whether or not the effect pattern command constituting the display instruction information read from the RAM 263 is “21A” or “22A”. The determination process to be executed is executed. If the effect pattern command constituting the display instruction information is either “21A” or “22A” (S345: YES), in S346, the CPU 261 executes the sub-process of “reach A display process”. Thereafter, the process proceeds to S348. That is, when the effect pattern command constituting the display instruction information is “21A”, the CPU 261 executes the effect display of “reach A1” and the effect pattern command constituting the display instruction information is “22A”. In this case, after executing the effect display of “reach A2”, the CPU 261 proceeds to the process of S348.

On the other hand, when the effect pattern command constituting the display instruction information is neither “21A” nor “22A”, that is, when the effect pattern command constituting the display instruction information is either “21B” or “22B”. (S345: NO) In S347, the CPU 261 proceeds to the process of S348 after executing the “reach B display process” sub-process.
For example, as shown in FIG. 18A, when the effect pattern command constituting the display instruction information is “21B”, the CPU 261 executes the effect display of “reach B1”. That is, the symbol data of the “final stop symbol” constituting the display instruction information is read from the RAM 263 when T3 seconds elapse after the first, second, and third symbols are started to be displayed. The symbols other than the third symbol are temporarily stopped as the third symbol in the right column of the liquid crystal display 52. Then, when T4 seconds elapse after the first, second, and third symbols are displayed, the image movable object 121 (see FIG. 34) is moved and displayed so as to overlap the movable object 112, and the image movable object is displayed. After the tip of 121 moves to a position where it overlaps with the third stop symbol in the right row and displays a punch, the third symbol in the right row is displayed again and again.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 18B, when the effect pattern command constituting the display instruction information is “22B”, the CPU 261 executes the effect display of “reach B2”. That is, the symbol data of “final stop symbol” constituting the display instruction information is read from the RAM 263 when T13 seconds elapse after the first, second, and third symbols are started to be displayed. The symbols other than the third symbol are temporarily stopped as the third symbol in the right column of the liquid crystal display 52. Then, when T14 seconds elapse after the first, second, and third symbols are displayed, the image movable object 121 (see FIG. 34) is moved and displayed so as to overlap the movable object 112, and the image movable object is displayed. After the tip of 121 moves to a position where it overlaps with the third stop symbol in the right row and displays a punch, the third symbol in the right row is displayed again and again.

After that, in S348, the CPU 261 reads the symbol data of the final stop symbol constituting the display instruction information from the RAM 263, and displays the third symbol of the final stop symbol as the third symbol in the right column of the liquid crystal display 52. After the jackpot notification, the process proceeds to S349.
For example, when the symbol data of the final stop symbol constituting the effect instruction information read from the RAM 263 is “777”, the CPU 261 stops displaying the symbol “7” as the third symbol in the right column of the liquid crystal display 52. To do. Therefore, in this case, the jackpot “777” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 52.
And in S349-S351, CPU261 performs the process of said S329-S331.
After that, in S352, the CPU 261 displays a predetermined jackpot game effect such as displaying the number of consecutive opening of the big winning opening 60, and then ends the sub-process and returns to the main flowchart.

  Next, the CPU 291 of the main control board 290 outputs “21” as the “variation pattern command” and the final stop symbol “777” as the jackpot as the “final stop symbol instruction” to the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280, In addition, the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280 gives the effect display instruction including the jackpot effect pattern command “21B” as the “effect pattern command” and “777” as the “final stop symbol information” to the CPU 261 of the effect display board 260. An example of a variable display displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 52 and an example of the operation of the movable object 112 when information is output will be described with reference to FIGS. 33 (A) to 35 (G).

First, as shown in FIG. 33 (A), the CPU 261 starts the variable display of each of the first, second, and third symbols in the three columns varying in the vertical direction on the left side, the center, and the right side on the liquid crystal display 52. To do. The movable object 112 is stopped at the origin position.
Then, as shown in FIG. 33B, the CPU 261 displays display instruction information from the RAM 263 when time T1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the variable display of the first, second, and third symbols in the three columns. “777” of the “final stop symbol” that constitutes “” is read out, and the first symbol “7” is stopped and displayed as the first symbol in the left column of the liquid crystal display 52. The movable object 112 is stopped at the origin position.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 33 (C), the CPU 261 displays a display instruction from the RAM 263 when T2 seconds have elapsed since the start of the variable display of the first, second, and third symbols in the three columns. “777” of the “final stop symbol” constituting the information is read, and the second symbol “7” is stopped and displayed as the second symbol in the middle row of the liquid crystal display 52. The movable object 112 is stopped at the origin position.
Then, as shown in FIG. 34D, the CPU 261 displays display instruction information from the RAM 263 when time T3 seconds have elapsed after starting the variable display of the first, second, and third symbols in the three columns. “777” of the “final stop symbol” constituting the symbol “1” is randomly selected from the symbols “1-6, 8” other than the third symbol “7”, and “6” When the symbol is selected, a temporary stop display is performed as the third symbol in the right column of the liquid crystal display 52. The movable object 112 is stopped at the origin position.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 34 (E1), when time T4 seconds have elapsed since the start of the variable display of the first, second, and third symbols in the three columns, the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280 Then, each movable object LED 68 is lighted and driven to a predetermined color (for example, red or blue) via the drive circuit 72, and the movable object 112 made of a transparent synthetic resin and formed almost as a fist of the left hand is predetermined. Make the color light.
If the drive mechanism for operating the movable object 112 has not failed, the CPU 281 drives the movable object motor 69 to rotate forward by a predetermined number of steps via the drive circuit 70, so that the front end portion of the movable object 112. Is moved to a position overlapping the temporary stop symbol “6” in the right column displayed on the liquid crystal display 52. In addition, the CPU 261 of the effect display substrate 260 displays the video movable object 121 representing the movable object 112 that emits light in a predetermined color on the liquid crystal display 52 so as to overlap the movable object 112 that moves when viewed from the player side. When the leading end portion of the video movable object 121 is moved and displayed to a position overlapping the temporary stop symbol “6” in the right column displayed on the liquid crystal display 52, the temporary stop symbol “6” is punched. To display the state of being destroyed.
As a result, the portion of the transparent movable object 112 that has stopped emitting light away from each movable object LED 68 moves overlapping the image movable object 121 displayed on the liquid crystal display 52, so the transparent movable object 112 as a whole In a state where light is emitted in a predetermined color, the tip of the movable object 112 moves to a position overlapping the temporary stop symbol “6” in the right column displayed on the liquid crystal display 52, and the temporary stop symbol “6” It becomes possible to appear to destroy.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 34 (E2), when the drive mechanism that operates the movable object 112 fails, the movable object 112 emits light in a predetermined color at the origin position. In addition, the CPU 261 of the effect display board 260 displays the video movable object 121 representing the movable object 112 that emits light in a predetermined color on the liquid crystal display 52 so as to overlap the moving path on which the movable object 112 is scheduled to move. When the leading end portion of the video movable object 121 is moved and displayed to a position overlapping the temporary stop symbol “6” in the right column displayed on the liquid crystal display 52, the temporary stop symbol “6” is punched. To display the state of being destroyed.
Thereby, even when the drive mechanism that operates the movable object 112 fails, it is possible to make the image movable object 121 appear to break the temporary stop symbol “6” with the punch.

Next, as shown in FIG. 35 (F), the CPU 281 drives the movable object motor 69 in reverse rotation by a predetermined number of steps through the drive circuit 70 to move the movable object 112 to the origin position, and then drives it. Each movable object LED 68 is turned off via the circuit 72. In addition, the CPU 261 displays the third symbol in the right column again.
Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 35 (G), when time T5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the variable display of the first, second, and third symbols in the three columns, the CPU 261 displays the display instruction information from the RAM 263. "777" of the "final stop symbol" that constitutes, and the third symbol "7" is stopped and displayed as the third symbol in the right column to notify the jackpot.

  Next, the CPU 291 of the main control board 290 outputs “11” as the “variation pattern command” and the final stop symbol “773” of reach loss as the “final stop symbol instruction” to the CPU 281 of the sub integrated control board 280, In addition, the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280 gives the effect display instruction including the reach pattern command “11B” as the “effect pattern command” and “773” as the “final stop symbol information” to the CPU 261 of the effect display board 260. When information is output, an example of the variable display displayed on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 52 and an example of the operation of the movable object 112 are shown in FIGS. 33 (A) to 35 (F) and FIG. 35 (H). This will be explained based on.

First, as shown in FIGS. 33A to 33C, as described above, the CPU 261 causes the liquid crystal display 52 to have first, second, After the variable display of the third symbol is started, the symbol “7” is stopped and displayed as the first symbol in the left column and the second symbol in the middle column of the liquid crystal display 52. The movable object 112 is stopped at the origin position.
Then, as shown in FIG. 34D, display instruction information is configured from the RAM 263 when time T3 seconds have elapsed since the start of variable display of the first, second, and third symbols in the three columns. “773” of “final stop symbol” is read out, one symbol is randomly selected from the symbols “1-2, 4-8” other than the third symbol “3”, and the symbol “6” is selected. Is selected, a temporary stop display is performed as the third symbol in the right column of the liquid crystal display 52. The movable object 112 is stopped at the origin position.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 34 (E1) or (E2) to FIG. 35 (F), as described above, the CPU 281 displays each movable object LED 68 in a predetermined color (for example, red or blue) via the drive circuit 72. And the movable object motor 69 is driven via the drive circuit 70 to emit the movable object 112 in a predetermined color, and the tip portion overlaps the third symbol “6” in the right column. Reciprocate. On the other hand, when the drive mechanism that operates the movable object 112 fails, the movable object 112 emits light in a predetermined color while stopped at the origin position. Thereafter, the CPU 281 turns off each movable object LED 68.
Further, as described above, the CPU 261 displays the state in which the temporary stop symbol “6” is punched and destroyed by the movable image object 121 on the liquid crystal display 52, and then displays the third symbol in the right column again. .

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 35 (H), when time T5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the variable display of the first, second, and third symbols in the three columns, the CPU 261 displays the display instruction information from the RAM 263. "773" of the "final stop symbol" that constitutes, and the third symbol "3" is stopped and displayed as the third symbol in the right column to notify reach loss.

As described above, according to the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the movable object 112 made of a transparent synthetic resin and formed on the left hand grip fist has a predetermined operation timing (each of the first and second rows in the three rows). In the time when T4 seconds or T14 seconds have elapsed since the start of the third pattern variation display, each movable object LED 68 emits the same color as the image movable object 121 displayed on the display screen, and then this movable object. 112 operates and moves in a state where it overlaps with the movable image object 121 displayed on the display screen. Accordingly, since the movable object 112 is transparent, it appears that the movable object 112 continuously moves from the peripheral portion of the liquid crystal display 52 to the display screen, and a three-dimensional effect can be given to the player. It becomes.
Even when the drive mechanism of the movable object 112 fails and the movable object 112 does not move, the predetermined operation timing (the time from the start of the variable display of each of the first, second, and third symbols in the three columns) At the time of T4 seconds or T14 seconds), the moving image 112 corresponding to the movable object 112 is moved and displayed on the portion of the display screen covered by the movable object 112 so that the movable object 112 operates. It is possible to control the display so that the display mode displayed on the device 52 matches, and it is possible to maintain the player's interest even before the movable object 112 is repaired.
In addition, a predetermined operation timing (for example, each of the first, second, and third columns in the three columns) after the start of the variable display of the first, second, and third symbols in the three columns until the final stop symbol is stopped. In order to create moving image data in which the video movable object 121 corresponding to the movable object 112 is moved and displayed at the time when the time T4 seconds have elapsed since the start of the three-pattern variation display, the movement of the movable object 112 and each first It is possible to easily align with the display positions of the second and third symbols, and to shorten the development period of the video program displayed on the liquid crystal display 52.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said Example, Of course, various improvement and deformation | transformation are possible within the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention. For example, the following may be used.

(A) In the above-described embodiment, the movable object 112 is made of a transparent synthetic resin and is substantially formed as a left-handed fist. However, the movable object 112 may be made of a semi-transparent synthetic resin or transparent or semi-transparent glass. .

( B ) In the above embodiment, no failure detection means for detecting a failure of the drive mechanism of the movable object 112 is provided, but a failure detection means may be provided. Accordingly, the movable object 112 may be formed of a translucent synthetic resin or glass, and the video movable object 121 may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 52 only when the drive mechanism of the movable object 112 fails. In addition, by configuring the failure computer to notify the hall computer of the failure of the drive mechanism of the movable object 112, the drive mechanism of the movable object 112 can be repaired quickly.

( C ) In the above embodiment, the movable object 112 is configured to move with a predetermined probability, and when the movable object 112 moves, the probability of developing a jackpot is increased (for example, the probability of developing a jackpot). Is a probability of 1/90.) When the movable object 112 does not move, the probability of developing a jackpot is a normal probability (for example, the probability of developing a jackpot is a probability of 1/360). ). Thereby, the player's interest in the operation of the movable object 112 can be strongly attracted, and the interest of the game can be increased.
( D ) In the above embodiment, the movable object motor 69 is driven and controlled by the CPU 281 of the sub-integrated control board 280. However, the CPU 291 of the main control board 290 may be driven and controlled.
( E ) In the above embodiment, the CPU 281 causes each movable object LED 68 disposed on the circuit board 113 to emit light while the movable object 112 is moving, but the movable object 112 moves to the liquid crystal display 52 side. When the movable object 112 does not overlap with the movable object 112, the movable object LEDs 68 are sequentially turned off, and when the movable object 112 moves to the origin position side, it overlaps with the base end portion of the movable object 112. You may control light emission so that each movable object LED68 may light-emit sequentially. Thereby, since only the moving movable object 112 emits light, the movement of the movable object 112 can be clearly recognized, and the movement of the movable object 112 can be expressed realistically.

It is the front side perspective view showing the whole pachinko machine concerning this example. It is the back side perspective view showing the whole pachinko machine. It is a front view which shows the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a front view of a special symbol display device. It is a top view of a special symbol display device. It is a right view of a special symbol display device. It is X1-X1 arrow sectional drawing of FIG. It is a front view in the state where the movable thing of another symbol display device moved to the maximum. It is explanatory drawing explaining the operation | movement mechanism of a movable object. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control system which concerns on the drive control of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of RAM of a main control board. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of ROM of the main control board. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of RAM of a sub integrated control board. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of ROM of a sub integrated control board. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of ROM of an effect display board | substrate. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern determination table stored in the fluctuation pattern determination table storage area of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the production pattern selection table stored in the production pattern selection table storage area of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the movable object action | operation time chart stored in the movable object action | operation time chart storage area of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect display pattern table stored in the effect display pattern table storage area of FIG. It is a main flowchart which shows the interruption control process which CPU of the main control board performs. FIG. 21 is a sub-flowchart showing a sub-process of the “start opening prize process” in FIG. 20. FIG. 21 is a sub-flowchart showing a sub process of “big hit determination process” in FIG. 20. FIG. FIG. 21 is a sub-flowchart showing a sub-process of “variation pattern selection process” in FIG. 20. FIG. FIG. 21 is a sub-flowchart showing a sub-process of “command transmission process” in FIG. 20. FIG. FIG. 21 is a sub-flowchart showing a sub-process of “determined signal transmission process” in FIG. 20. FIG. 21 is a sub-flowchart showing a sub-process of “big hit game process” in FIG. 20. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed when CPU of a sub integrated control board receives each command as instruction information from CPU of a main control board. FIG. 28 is a sub-flowchart showing a sub-process of the “movable object operation process” of FIG. 27. FIG. It is a main flowchart which shows the control processing performed when CPU of an effect display board | substrate receives display instruction information from CPU of a sub integrated control board. FIG. 30 is a sub-flowchart illustrating a sub-process of “complete loss display processing” in FIG. 29. FIG. FIG. 30 is a sub-flowchart illustrating a sub-process of “los reach display process” in FIG. 29; FIG. 30 is a sub-flowchart showing a sub process of “winning display process” in FIG. 29. FIG. It is explanatory drawing explaining an example of the operation | movement of a fluctuation display of jackpot and reach deviation, and a movable object. It is explanatory drawing explaining an example of the operation | movement of a fluctuation display of jackpot and reach deviation, and a movable object in the continuation of FIG. FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an example of a variation display of jackpot and reach shift and an operation of a movable object in the continuation of FIG. 34.

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  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 48 ... Special symbol display device, 52 ... Liquid crystal display, 57 ... Starting port, 68 ... Movable object LED, 69 ... Motor for movable objects, 73. ..Variation pattern determination table, 74 ... Production pattern selection table, 76 ... Movable object operation time chart, 77 ... Movable object operation time chart, 78 ... Production display pattern table, 112 ... Possible Animal, 113 ... Circuit board, 121 ... Video movable object, 260 ... Production display board, 261, 281, 291 ... CPU, 262, 282, 292 ... ROM, 263, 283, 293 ... RAM, 280 ... Sub-integrated control board, 290 ... Main control board

Claims (2)

A symbol display device provided in a game area for displaying a plurality of identification symbols, and after each identification symbol fluctuates, a special gaming state advantageous to the player occurs after stopping at a specific symbol constituting a predetermined mode In gaming machines,
A movable object disposed around the symbol display device and operable to cover a part of the display screen of the symbol display device;
An operation timing storage means for preliminarily storing a predetermined operation timing for operating the movable object so as to cover a part of the display screen until the final stop symbol is stopped after the start of variation of the plurality of identification symbols;
The display screen covered with the movable object at the predetermined operation timing after the start of variation of the plurality of identification symbols and before the final stop symbol is stopped has the same size and the movable object as the movable object. Display control means for controlling to display an effect including an operation image of a moving image object representing the operation of the movable object when viewed from the player side ;
Timing determination means for determining whether or not the predetermined operation timing has been reached after the start of variation of the plurality of identification symbols;
When it is determined that the predetermined operation timing has been reached, drive control means for operating and driving the movable object so that the movable object covers a part of the display screen;
With
The display control means controls the display so that the moving image object moves so as to overlap with the movable object that operates so as to cover a part of the display screen. A light-emitting means that is fixed to the periphery of the symbol display device so as to be able to emit a predetermined color so as to be covered by the movable object when the movable object is not in operation;
Light emission control means for driving and controlling the light emission means to emit a predetermined color;
With
The movable object is formed to be transparent or translucent, and when the movable object covers a part of the display screen, an operation image of the video movable object displayed on the display screen through the movable object is displayed. Can see,
When it is determined that the predetermined operation timing has been reached, the light emission control means performs drive control so that the light emission means emits the same color as the color of the video movable object displayed on the display screen. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is characterized.

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