JP5512478B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a pachinko gaming machine having a movable accessory.

  Conventionally, a liquid crystal display device that variably displays a decorative symbol for notifying a lottery result of a special symbol on the front surface of a gaming machine, and a movable role that is initially provided around the liquid crystal display device and performs a predetermined operation There are pachinko machines equipped with things. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when a game ball wins at the starting port, a decorative symbol indicating a special symbol is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device, and a movable role is displayed during the variable display of the symbol. There is an effect that the object moves to the front of the screen of the liquid crystal display device. When the movable accessory moves to the front of the screen of the liquid crystal display device, a part of the screen is temporarily hidden by the movable accessory and the player cannot visually recognize. Then, when the variation of the special symbol stops, the movable accessory moves to the initial position, and the liquid crystal display device displays a state in which the variation of the decorative symbol is stopped. The movement of the movable accessory increases the sense of expectation for the result of the special symbol lottery.

JP 2010-136997 A

  However, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 and the like has the following problems. That is, it is conceivable to display the variation of the special symbol while displaying the variation of the special symbol on the liquid crystal display device. The normal symbol starts to change by winning a winning opening (gate) different from the start opening for starting the change of the special symbol, and stops changing after a predetermined fluctuation time has passed. For this reason, the change start and stop change of the normal symbol are performed independently regardless of the change of the special symbol. Therefore, even when the movable accessory moves to the front surface of the liquid crystal display device during the change of the special symbol, the normal symbol starts and stops changing. In gaming machines, it is necessary to display the state at the time of starting and stopping the change of symbols. However, when both the special symbol and the normal symbol are displayed on the liquid crystal display device in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the normal symbol is moved by the movable accessory that moves to the front of the screen during the change of the special symbol. The player may not be able to visually recognize how the fluctuation starts and stops.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to start and fluctuate a symbol when a plurality of symbols that vary independently from each other are displayed on the image display in a gaming machine in which the movable accessory moves to the front of the image display. It is to provide a gaming machine that makes a stop visible.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention employs the following configuration. Note that the reference numerals, figure numbers, and supplementary explanations in parentheses are examples of the correspondence with the embodiments described later in order to help understanding of the present invention, and limit the scope of the present invention. is not.

  The gaming machine (1) of the present invention changes the first pattern in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the first winning opening (25a, 25b), and responds to the winning of the game ball to the second winning opening (27). A pachinko gaming machine that varies the second symbol, and an image display (21) that displays the variation of the first symbol and the second symbol, and depending on the variation of the first symbol or the gaming state , A movable accessory (22) capable of moving to the front of the screen of the image display and concealing the second symbol displayed on the image display, and starting or stopping variation of the second symbol Is performed, calculation means (S1002) for calculating the timing of the start or stop of fluctuation of the second symbol, and whether or not the movable accessory conceals the second symbol at the timing calculated by the calculation means Determination means for determining whether (S1003) Control means (S1006) for controlling the movable accessory so that the second symbol is not concealed at the calculated timing when the determination means determines that the movable symbol conceals the second symbol. Is provided.

  In another configuration, the game ball is provided on a path through which the game ball upstream from the second prize opening passes, and the passage of the game ball is detected before the game ball wins the second prize opening. Detection means (60) may further be provided, and the calculation means may calculate the timing of the start of fluctuation of the second symbol when the detection means detects passage of the game ball.

  Further, in another configuration, the control means changes the timing of starting or ending the operation of the movable accessory so that the second symbol is not concealed at the calculated timing. You may control.

  In another configuration, the control unit may control the movable accessory so that the second symbol is not concealed at the calculated timing by changing an operation speed of the movable accessory. .

  In another configuration, the control means may control the movable combination so that the second symbol is not concealed at the calculated timing by prohibiting the movement of the movable combination.

  In another configuration, the first symbol is a special symbol, the second symbol is a normal symbol, and the movable accessory moves to the front of the screen of the image display unit during the variation of the special symbol. May be.

  In another configuration, the first symbol is a special symbol, the second symbol is a normal symbol, and the movable accessory is in a jackpot gaming state that shifts according to a result of the special symbol lottery, You may move to the front of the screen of the image display.

  According to the present invention, when displaying the first symbol and the second symbol on the image display, even if the accessory moves to the front of the image display, the variation start and stop of the second symbol are performed. Can be made visible.

Schematic front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention The enlarged view which shows an example of the indicator 3 provided in the pachinko machine 1 of FIG. Partial plan view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of FIG. The block diagram which shows an example of a structure of the control apparatus provided in the pachinko machine 1 of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the process performed in the main control part 100 Detailed flowchart showing an example of the contents of the start port switch processing (S702) in FIG. Detailed flowchart showing an example of the contents of the gate switch processing in FIG. Detailed flowchart showing an example of the contents of the special symbol process (S704) in FIG. Detailed flowchart showing an example of the contents of the normal symbol processing (S705) in FIG. The figure which shows an example of the production | presentation by the movable accessory 22 The figure which shows an example of the timing of the fluctuation | variation start and fluctuation stop of a normal symbol, and the operation | movement of the movable accessory 22 The figure which shows the other example of the timing of the fluctuation | variation start and fluctuation stop of a normal symbol, and the operation | movement of the movable accessory 22 The figure which shows the relationship between the position of the left movable accessory 22 and time The flowchart which shows the detail of the process performed in the image sound control part 500 for control of the movable accessory 22 The figure which shows an example of the production | presentation by the movable accessory 22 in 2nd Example. The flowchart which shows the detail of the process performed in the image sound control part 500 for control of the movable accessory 22 in 2nd Example. The figure which shows the relationship between the position of the left movable accessory 22a in each operation pattern, and time.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described. In the following description, in order to clarify the technical significance of the present invention, the basic configuration and basic processing of the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention are described, and then the specific implementation of the present invention is described. Examples (first embodiment and second embodiment) are illustrated.

(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
In FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 1 is a pachinko gaming machine configured to pay out a prize ball when a game ball launched by an instruction operation by a player wins a prize, for example. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a game board 2 on which game balls are launched, and a frame member 5 surrounding the game board 2. The frame member 5 is configured to be openable and closable with respect to the main part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 around a hinge provided on the shaft support side, and the game board 2 is detachably attached to the frame member 5. Yes. And the lock part 43 is provided in the predetermined position (for example, edge part on the opposite side to a shaft support side) which becomes the front side of the frame member 5, and the frame member 5 is unlocked by unlocking the lock part 43. Can be opened.

  A game area 20 for playing a game with a game ball is formed on the front surface of the game board 2. In the gaming area 20, a rail member (from which a game ball launched from below (the launching device 211; see FIG. 4) rises along the main surface of the game board 2 and forms a path toward the upper position of the gaming area 20 ( (Not shown).

  In addition, the game board 2 is provided with an image display 21 that displays images for various effects at positions that are easily visible to the player. The image display 21 notifies the player of the symbol lottery result (symbol variation result) by displaying, for example, a decorative symbol according to the progress of the game by the player, or the advance notice of the appearance of characters or items. Display the production. The image display 21 is described as a liquid crystal display device, an EL (Electro Luminescence) display device, an LED (Light Emitting Diode) dot display device, and a 7-segment display (hereinafter referred to as a 7-segment display device). However, any other display device may be used.

  Further, a movable accessory 22 and a board lamp 23 used for various effects are provided on the front surface of the game board 2. The movable accessory 22 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 2 and performs various effects by moving it with a predetermined operation in accordance with the progress of the game by the player. The board lamp 23 emits light according to the progress of the game by the player, thereby performing various effects by light.

  The game area 20 is provided with a game nail and a windmill (both not shown) that change the direction in which the game ball falls downward. Further, in the game area 20, various bonuses related to winning and lottery are arranged at predetermined positions. In FIG. 1, as an example of various prizes related to winning and lottery, a first starting port 25a, a second starting port 25b, a gate 27, a big winning port 28, and a normal winning port 29 are arranged on the game board 2. It is installed. Further, the game area 20 is provided with a discharge port 24 for discharging out of the game area 20 a game ball that has not been won in the winning area among the game balls launched into the game area 20.

  When a game ball enters the first start opening 25a, the first special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) starts. The first start opening 25a is provided with a predetermined “special electric accessory” (large winning opening opening / closing unit 115) and / or a predetermined special symbol display (for example, a first special symbol display 31a described later). It is a winning opening related to winning a game ball to be activated. When a game ball enters the second start opening 25b, a prize is awarded and the second special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) is started. The second start opening 25b operates a predetermined special electric accessory (large winning opening opening / closing part 115) and / or a predetermined special symbol display (for example, a second special symbol display 31b described later). This is a winning opening related to winning a game ball. When the game ball passes through the gate 27, a normal symbol lottery (open / close lottery) is started.

  A detection means 60 for detecting the passage of the game ball is disposed above the gate 27. The detection means 60 detects the passage of the game ball before the game ball passes through the gate 27. The game ball that has passed through the detection means 60 is guided to the gate 27 by the guide 61, and therefore always passes through the gate 27. The guide 61 may be formed by arranging a plurality of game nails at intervals smaller than the diameter of the game ball, or may be a guide wall formed of resin or the like.

  The second starting port 25b includes an electric tulip 26 in the vicinity of the entrance of the game ball as an example of “ordinary electric accessory”. The electric tulip 26 has a pair of wings imitating tulip flowers, and the pair of wings opens and closes left and right by driving an electric tulip opening / closing unit 112 (for example, an electric solenoid), which will be described later. Lights up or blinks together. When the pair of blade portions of the electric tulip 26 is closed, the entrance of the second start port 25b is almost closed, so that the game ball hardly enters the second start port 25b. On the other hand, when the pair of blade portions of the electric tulip 26 are opened to the left and right, the opening width guided to the inlet of the second starting port 25b is expanded, so that the game ball can easily enter the second starting port 25b. When the electric tulip 26 wins the normal symbol lottery started when the game ball passes through the gate 27, the pair of blade portions open for a specified time while lighting or blinking, and opens and closes a specified number of times.

  The “Large Winner” is one that makes it easier to win a prize when an accessory is activated. The big winning opening 28 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is located below the second start opening 25b. The special winning opening 28 is normally in a closed state so that a game ball cannot enter, but is opened according to the result of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery, the second special symbol lottery). .

  An electric accessory for opening / closing or enlarging / reducing the “big prize opening” is a “special electric accessory” (for example, the big prize opening / closing unit 115). Although the detailed structure and drive mechanism of the special prize opening / closing part 115 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are omitted, the operation of the special electric combination according to the result of the special symbol lottery (for example, the structure of the special electric combination) Part of the game board 2 protrudes and inclines from the main surface of the game board 2), so that the big winning opening 28 is in an open state, and a game ball can easily enter. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is accompanied by a mechanism (so-called “actual accessory continuous actuating device”) that allows the special electric accessory to be operated continuously, and the special electric accessory follows a predetermined operation pattern. Driven.

  For example, the special electric accessory at the special winning opening 28 is in a round in which it is in an open state until a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, 29.5 seconds have elapsed or 10 game balls have been won or the accumulated accumulated time is within 1.8 seconds). Is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times or once) (so-called “big hit game” is executed). Note that the big winning lottery 29 does not start even if the game ball wins.

  In addition, a display 3 is provided at a predetermined position (for example, lower right) of the game board 2 to display the result of the above-described special symbol lottery or normal symbol lottery and the number of holds. Details of the display 3 will be described later.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 has two start ports (a first start port 25a and a second start port 25b) arranged in the game area 20, but when a game ball enters, it wins a prize. There may be only one or three or more start openings for starting the special symbol lottery. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, one big prize opening 28 is provided in the game area 20, but a plurality of big prize openings having the same function as the big prize opening 28 may be provided.

  In addition, as will be apparent from the description below, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may vary in jackpot probability that a jackpot will be drawn in a special symbol lottery under predetermined conditions.

  For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a state in which the jackpot probability is relatively low (low probability gaming state; for example, jackpot probability is 1/300) to a state in which the jackpot probability is relatively high (high probability gaming state; for example, jackpot Probability may vary to 1/30). In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can reduce the special symbol variation time during the special symbol lottery under a predetermined condition, increase the probability of winning during the normal symbol lottery, or the normal symbol variation time during the normal symbol lottery. In some cases, the opening time of the blade portion of the electric tulip 26 may be shortened, or the number of times the blade portion of the electric tulip 26 may be opened and closed (electrical chew support; see “electric tulip processing” described later).

  Here, the payout of prize balls will be described. When a game ball enters the first start port 25a, the second start port 25b, the big winning port 28, and the normal winning port 29 (winning), a predetermined number per game ball is determined according to the place where the game ball has won. Prize balls are paid out. For example, when a game ball wins the first start port 25a or the second start port 25b, four prize balls are awarded, and when a game ball wins the big prize port 28, thirteen prize balls are awarded. Then, 10 prize balls are each paid out. Even if it is detected that a game ball has passed through the gate 27, no prize ball is paid out in conjunction with it.

(Configuration of frame members of pachinko machines)
On the front side of the frame member 5, a handle 51, a lever 52, a stop button 53, an eject button 54, a speaker 55, a frame lamp 56, an effect button 57, an effect key 58, a dish 59, a lock part 43, and the like are provided. Yes.

  When the player touches the handle 51 and performs an operation to rotate the lever 52 in the clockwise direction, the launching device 211 (at 100 hits per minute) with a hitting force corresponding to the operation angle (for example, 100 per minute). 4) electrically fires the game ball. The dish 59 is provided so as to protrude forward of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and temporarily stores game balls to be supplied to the launching device 211. In addition, the above-described prize ball is paid out to the plate 59. Then, the game balls stored in the tray 59 are supplied to the launching device 211 one by one by a supply device (not shown) at a timing linked with the operation by the player's lever 52. In addition, the plate 59 may be configured by integrating the upper and lower plates, or may be configured by separating the upper plate and the lower plate. The handle 51 may emit light under predetermined conditions.

  The stop button 53 is provided on the lower side surface of the handle 51, and even when the player touches the handle 51 and rotates the lever 52 in the clockwise direction, the game ball is released by being pressed by the player. Is temporarily stopped. The take-out button 54 is provided on the front surface in the vicinity of the position where the tray 59 is provided. When the player presses the game ball, the game ball stored on the tray 59 is dropped into a box (not shown).

  The speaker 55 and the frame lamp 56 each notify the gaming state and situation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and perform various effects. The speaker 55 performs various effects using music, voice, and sound effects. Further, the frame lamp 56 performs various effects by light depending on a pattern by lighting / flashing, a difference in emission color, or the like. Note that the frame lamp 56 may change the light irradiation direction and produce an effect by changing the irradiation direction.

(display)
Next, the display 3 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 2, the display 3 includes a first special symbol display 31a, a second special symbol display 31b, a first special symbol hold indicator 32a, a second special symbol hold indicator 32b, a normal symbol indicator 33, and a normal symbol indicator 33. A symbol hold display 34 and a game status display 35 are provided.

  In the first special symbol display 31a, the display symbol is changed and displayed in response to the winning of the game ball in the first starting port 25a. For example, the first special symbol display 31a is composed of a 7-segment display device, and when a game ball wins at the first starting port 25a, the special symbol (first special symbol) is displayed in a variable manner and the lottery result is displayed. To do.

  The second special symbol display 31b is displayed with the display symbol varying corresponding to the winning of the game ball at the second starting port 25b. For example, the second special symbol display 31b is composed of a 7-segment display device, and when a game ball wins in the second start opening 25b, the special symbol (second special symbol) is variably displayed and the lottery result is displayed. To do.

  In the normal symbol display 33, the display symbol is changed and displayed in response to the game ball passing through the gate 27. For example, the normal symbol display 33 is constituted by an LED display device, and when a game ball passes through the gate 27, the normal symbol is variably displayed and the lottery result is displayed.

  The first special symbol hold indicator 32a displays the number of times the first special symbol lottery is held. The second special symbol hold indicator 32b displays the number of times the second special symbol lottery is held. The normal symbol hold display 34 displays the number of times the normal symbol lottery is held.

  For example, during a period in which the display symbols are variably displayed by the first special symbol display 31a, the second special symbol display 31b or the normal symbol display 33 (while the variation display for one winning is being performed), When another game ball wins, the change display of the display pattern for the winning game ball is held for a predetermined number of times (for example, 4 times) until the change display for the previously won game ball ends. .

  The fact that such a hold is made and the number of the hold (number of undrawn times) are displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 32a, the second special symbol hold indicator 32b, and the normal symbol hold indicator 34. For example, the first special symbol hold indicator 32a, the second special symbol hold indicator 32b, and the normal symbol hold indicator 34 are each constituted by LED display devices arranged in a row, and the number of times of hold is displayed according to the lighting mode. .

  The game state display 35 displays the game state at the time when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. As will be apparent from the description below, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set with a plurality of gaming states (for example, a normal gaming state, a probable variation gaming state, a short-time gaming state, and a latent certain gaming state). When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the gaming state indicator 35 notifies the gaming state. For example, the gaming status indicator 35 is composed of a plurality of LED display devices, and the gaming status is displayed according to the lighting mode.

(Input device)
Next, an input device provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with an effect button 57 and an effect key 58 as an example of an input device.

  The effect button 57 and the effect key 58 are provided for the player to input the effect. The effect button 57 is provided on the side of the upper surface of the dish 59 protruding forward of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The production key 58 has a center key and a plurality of keys arranged in a substantially cross shape, and is provided on the upper side of the plate 59 adjacent to the production button 57. For example, the production key 58 is configured such that one central key is arranged at the center and four peripheral keys having substantially the same shape are arranged around the central key.

  The effect button 57 and the effect key 58 are each pressed by the player to perform a predetermined effect. For example, the player operates the four surrounding keys of the effect key 58 to move the cursor from a plurality of selection items displayed on the image display 21 to a desired selection item. By operating the key, it is possible to confirm the selection of the selection item indicated by the cursor.

(Configuration on the back side of the frame member)
Further, on the back side of the frame member 5, a ball tank for storing game balls for payout and a payout device (including a payout driving unit 311) for paying out game balls to the tray 59 are provided. Is attached. For example, a main board, a sub board, and the like are disposed on the rear surface of the game board 2.

(Outline of main board)
Specifically, a main control board on which a main control unit 100 that performs internal lottery, determination of winning, and the like is configured is disposed on the main board. The main board is sealed by a main board case made of a transparent member so that a trace remains when opened.

(Outline of sub-board)
In addition, the sub-board includes a launch control board configured with a launch control unit 200 that controls a launch device 211 that launches a game ball to the upper part of the game area 20, and a payout control unit 300 that controls payout of a prize ball. A payout control board, an effect control board configured with an effect control unit 400 for overall control of effects, an image control board configured with an image sound control unit 500 for controlling effects with images and sounds, and various lamps ( The lamp control board etc. with which the lamp control part 600 which controls the production | presentation by the frame lamp 56, the board lamp 23), and the movable accessory 22 are comprised are arrange | positioned. In addition, on the rear surface of the game board 2, 24V (volt) AC power supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is converted into DC power of various voltages, and the DC power of each voltage is applied to the above-described various boards and the like. A switching power supply for outputting is provided.

(Control device)
(Outline of control device)
Next, with reference to FIG. 4, a control device that performs operation control and signal processing in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the control device provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In FIG. 4, the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a main control unit 100, a launch control unit 200, a payout control unit 300, an effect control unit 400, an image sound control unit 500, and a lamp control unit 600.

(Main control unit in the control device)
The main control unit 100 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 102, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 103. The CPU 101 performs arithmetic processing when performing various controls related to the number of payout prize balls, such as internal lottery and winning determination. The ROM 102 stores programs executed by the CPU 101, various data, and the like, and the RAM 103 is used as a work memory for the CPU 101. Hereinafter, main functions of the main control unit 100 will be described.

  The main control unit 100 performs a special symbol lottery (a first special symbol lottery or a second special symbol lottery) when a game ball wins a prize at the first starting port 25a or the second starting port 25b, and whether or not it is won in the special symbol lottery. Determination result data indicating such is sent to the effect control unit 400. In addition, the main control unit 100 includes data indicating a variation setting of the winning probability determined according to the special symbol lottery (for example, a variation setting from 1/300 to 1/30) and a special symbol variation time reduction setting, Data indicating the setting for shortening the normal symbol variation time determined according to the normal symbol lottery is sent to the effect control unit 400.

  The main control unit 100 controls the opening time when the blade portion of the electric tulip 26 is open, the number of times the blade portion is opened and closed, and the opening / closing time interval at which the blade portion opens and closes. In addition, the main control unit 100 determines the number of times when the game ball has won the first start port 25a, the number of times when the game ball has won the second start port 25b, and the game ball has passed through the gate 27. Manage the number of hold times.

  The main control unit 100 controls the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 28 according to the result of the special symbol lottery. For example, the main control unit 100 opens the special winning opening 28 so as to project and incline until a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, 29.5 seconds have elapsed or 10 game balls have been won or the accumulated cumulative release time is within 1.8 seconds). Control is performed so that the round to be in a state is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times or once). In addition, the main control unit 100 controls the opening / closing time interval at which the special winning opening 28 opens and closes.

  When a game ball wins in the first start port 25a, the second start port 25b, the big winning port 28, and the normal winning port 29, the main control unit 100 determines a predetermined amount per game ball according to the place where the game ball has won. The payout control unit 300 is instructed to pay out the number of prize balls. For example, the main control unit 100 may have four prize balls when a game ball wins the first start opening 25a or the second start opening 25b, and 13 prize balls when a game ball wins the big prize opening 28, a normal prize opening. When a game ball wins in 29, an instruction command (command) is sent to the payout control unit 300 so as to pay out 10 prize balls.

  Even if the main control unit 100 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 27, the main control unit 100 does not instruct the payout control unit 300 to pay out the prize ball in conjunction therewith. When the payout control unit 300 pays out a prize ball in accordance with an instruction from the main control unit 100, information on the number of prize balls paid out from the payout control unit 300 is sent to the main control unit 100. Then, the main control unit 100 manages the number of prize balls paid out based on the information acquired from the payout control unit 300.

  The main control unit 100 controls the launching device 211 that launches the game ball via the launch control unit 200. For example, the main control unit 100 transmits a signal permitting the operation of the launching device 211 to launch a game ball to the launch control unit 200 via the payout control unit 300 based on a predetermined condition.

(Switches related to the main control unit in the control device)
In order to realize the above-described functions, the main control unit 100 includes a first start port switch 111a, a second start port switch 111b, an electric tulip opening / closing unit 112, a gate switch 113, a big prize opening switch 114, a big prize opening opening / closing. 115, normal winning opening switch 116, first special symbol indicator 31a, second special symbol indicator 31b, first special symbol hold indicator 32a, second special symbol hold indicator 32b, normal symbol indicator 33, normal A symbol hold display 34 and a game status display 35 are connected.

  The first start port switch 111 a detects that a game ball has won the first start port 25 a and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100. The second start port switch 111b detects that a game ball has won the second start port 25b and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100.

  The electric tulip opening / closing unit 112 opens and closes the pair of blade portions of the electric tulip 26 in response to a control signal sent from the main control unit 100.

  The gate switch 113 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 27 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100.

  The big prize opening switch 114 detects that a game ball has won the big prize opening 28 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100.

  The special prize opening / closing unit 115 opens and closes the special prize opening 28 in response to a control signal sent from the main control unit 100.

  The normal winning port switch 116 detects that a game ball has won the normal winning port 29 and sends a detection signal to the main control unit 100.

(On-hold indicator of the main control unit in the control device)
In addition, the main control unit 100 displays the result of the first special symbol lottery started by winning the game ball to the first starting port 25a on the first special symbol display 31a.

  The main control unit 100 displays the number of holdings in which the lottery is put on hold in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 25a on the first special symbol holding display 32a. The main control unit 100 displays the result of the second special symbol lottery started by winning the game ball in the second starting port 25b on the second special symbol display 31b. The main control unit 100 displays the number of holdings in which the lottery is put on hold according to the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 25b on the second special symbol holding display 32b.

  The main control unit 100 displays the result of the normal symbol lottery started by passing the game ball to the gate 27 on the normal symbol display 33. Then, the main control unit 100 displays the number of holdings on which the lottery is put on hold according to the passing of the game ball to the gate 27 on the normal symbol holding display 34.

  Further, the main control unit 100 transmits various types of information to a host computer provided in a store (hall) where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed. Then, the main control unit 100 transmits information regarding the number of paid-out prize balls acquired from the payout control unit 300, information indicating the state of the main control unit 100, and the like to the host computer.

(Launch control unit in the control device)
The launch control unit 200 includes a CPU 201, a ROM 202, and a RAM 203. The CPU 201 performs arithmetic processing when performing various controls related to the launching device 211. The ROM 202 stores programs executed by the CPU 201 and various data, and the RAM 203 is used as a work memory for the CPU 201.

  When the position of the lever 52 is in the neutral position, the lever 52 is in a firing stop state without outputting a signal. When the lever 52 is rotated in the clockwise direction, the lever 52 outputs a signal corresponding to the rotation angle to the launch control unit 200 as a hitting ball firing command signal.

  The launch control unit 200 controls the launch operation of the launch device 211 based on the hit ball launch command signal. For example, the launch control unit 200 controls the operation of the launch device 211 such that the speed at which the game ball is launched increases as the rotation angle of the lever 52 increases. Further, the launch control unit 200 can perform the launch operation of the launch device 211 by receiving a signal permitting launch from the main control unit 100. On the other hand, when the signal indicating that the stop button 53 is pressed is output or the control signal for stopping the emission is output from the main control unit 100, the launch control unit 200 performs the operation of launching the game ball by the launch device 211. Stop.

(Discharge control unit in the control device)
The payout control unit 300 includes a CPU 301, a ROM 302, and a RAM 303. The CPU 301 performs a calculation process when controlling the payout of the payout ball. The ROM 302 stores programs executed by the CPU 301, various data, and the like, and the RAM 303 is used as a working memory for the CPU 301 and the like. Then, the payout control unit 300 controls payout of the payout ball based on the command sent from the main control unit 100.

  Specifically, the payout control unit 300 acquires from the main control unit 100 a command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the place where the game ball has won. Then, the payout driving unit 311 is controlled so as to pay out the number of prize balls specified by the command. Here, the payout drive unit 311 is configured by a drive unit including a drive motor that sends out the game ball from the game ball storage unit.

  In addition, the payout control unit 300 ensures that a predetermined amount of game balls are stored in a predetermined place, and various switches for detecting that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out (the payout ball detection switch 312, Input signals from the fraud detection switch 313, the ball presence detection switch 314, and the full tank detection switch 315) are received.

  Also, the payout control unit 300 transmits various information to the host computer. For example, the payout control unit 300 transmits information on the number of prize balls instructed to be paid out to the payout driving unit 311, information on the number of prize balls actually paid out, and the like to the host computer. Also, the payout control unit 300 transmits similar information to the main control unit 100.

(Production control unit in the control device)
The effect control unit 400 includes a CPU (effect control CPU) 401, a ROM 402, a RAM 403, and an RTC (real time clock) 404. In addition, an effect button 57 and an effect key 58 are connected to the effect control unit 400. The CPU 401 performs a calculation process when controlling the effect. The ROM 402 stores programs executed by the CPU 401, various data, and the like, and the RAM 403 is used as a working memory for the CPU 401. The RTC 404 measures the current date and time.

  The production control unit 400 sets production contents based on data indicating the special symbol lottery result and the like sent from the main control unit 100. At that time, when the player presses the effect button 57 or the effect key 58, the effect control unit 400 may set the effect content according to the operation input. In addition, when the game for the pachinko gaming machine 1 is interrupted for a predetermined period or longer, the effect control unit 400 sets an effect for waiting for a customer as one of the effects.

  A detection means 60 is connected to the effect control unit 400. When the detection means 60 detects the passage of the game ball, it transmits a signal indicating that the game ball has passed to the effect control unit 400. Although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, the operation of the movable accessory 22 may be controlled in response to the detection means 60 detecting the passage of the game ball.

  Furthermore, when the main control unit 100 outputs data indicating that the winning probability at the time of the special symbol lottery is changed, or when outputting data indicating that the special symbol change time at the time of the special symbol lottery is shortened, When the data indicating that the normal symbol variation time at the time of the normal symbol lottery is shortened is output, the effect control unit 400 sets the effect contents corresponding to the contents indicated by the output data. Then, the effect control unit 400 sends commands for instructing execution of the set effect contents to the image sound control unit 500 and the lamp control unit 600, respectively.

(Image sound control unit in the control device)
The image sound control unit 500 includes a CPU (image sound control CPU) 501, a ROM 502, and a RAM 503. The CPU 501 performs a calculation process when controlling an image expressing the content of the effect. The ROM 502 stores programs executed by the CPU 501 and various data, and the RAM 503 is used as a working memory for the CPU 501.

  The image sound control unit 500 controls the image displayed on the image display 21 and the sound output from the speaker 55 based on the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Specifically, in the ROM 502 of the image sound control unit 500, a symbol image or background image displayed during the game on the image display 21, a decorative symbol for notifying the player of the lottery result, and a notice effect for the player. Image data such as characters and items to be displayed is stored.

  Further, the ROM 502 of the image sound controller 500 synchronizes with the image displayed on the image display 21 or independently of the displayed image, such as music and sound output from the speaker 55, and effects such as jingle. Various acoustic data such as sound are stored. The CPU 501 of the image sound control unit 500 selects and reads out the data corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400 from the image data and sound data stored in the ROM 502. The CPU 501 performs image processing for background image display, symbol image display, symbol image variation, character / item display, and the like using the read image data. Further, the CPU 501 performs voice processing using the read acoustic data. Then, the CPU 501 displays the image indicated by the image processed image data on the image display 21. Further, the CPU 501 outputs the sound indicated by the sound data subjected to the sound processing from the speaker 55.

  Furthermore, the ROM 502 of the image sound control unit 500 stores control pattern data (control command data) related to the operation of the movable accessory 22 that operates in synchronization with the image displayed on the image display 21. As will be described later, a control command based on the control command data is transmitted to the lamp control unit 600, and the lamp control unit 600 controls the movable accessory 22 based on the received control command. As described above, since the control command data of the movable accessory 22 is stored in the image acoustic control unit 500, the image acoustic control unit 500 can control the operation of the movable accessory 22 as described later.

(Lamp control unit in the control device)
The lamp control unit 600 includes a CPU 601, a ROM 602, and a RAM 603. The CPU 601 performs arithmetic processing when controlling the light emission of the panel lamp 23 and the frame lamp 56 and the operation of the movable accessory 22. The ROM 602 stores programs executed by the CPU 601 and various data, and the RAM 603 is used as a working memory for the CPU 601.

  The lamp control unit 600 controls the lighting / flashing of the panel lamp 23 and the frame lamp 56, the emission color, and the like based on the command sent from the effect control unit 400. In addition, the lamp control unit 600 controls the operation of the movable accessory 22 based on the command sent from the effect control unit 400.

  Specifically, the ROM 602 of the lamp control unit 600 stores lighting / flashing pattern data and emission color pattern data (light emission pattern data) for the panel lamp 23 and the frame lamp 56 according to the production contents set by the production control unit 400. Data) is stored. The CPU 601 selects and reads out the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 602 corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Then, the CPU 601 controls the light emission of the panel lamp 23 and the frame lamp 56 based on the read light emission pattern data. Further, the ROM 602 stores operation pattern data of the movable accessory 22 corresponding to the control command of the movable accessory 22 transmitted from the effect control unit 400. The CPU 601 selects and reads out the operation pattern data stored in the ROM 602 corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 400. Then, the CPU 601 controls the operation of the movable accessory 22 based on the read operation pattern data.

(Main processing performed by the main control unit)
When power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 1, the main control process is started. First, when the power is turned on, a startup program stored in a boot ROM (not shown) is executed, whereby each unit such as a memory (for example, RAM 103) is initialized (so-called “startup time”). Process "). After the startup process is performed, the program stored in the ROM 102 is read into the RAM 103, and the CPU 101 executes the program. FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in the main control unit 100. Note that the process shown in FIG. 5 is repeatedly performed every predetermined period (for example, 4 msec).

(Random number update process)
First, the main control unit 100 (CPU 101) updates various random numbers (big hit random number, big hit symbol random number, reach random number, hit random number, variation pattern random number, etc.) used in the subsequent processing (step 701), and proceeds to the next step. Proceed with the process. For example, the main control unit 100 stores a jackpot random number (for example, 0 to 299), a jackpot symbol random number (for example, 0 to 9), a reach random number (for example, 0 to 249), and a hit random number (for example, 0 to 299) stored in the RAM 103. , 0 to 9) are respectively updated by adding 1 and stored in the RAM 103. The main control unit 100 returns the random number to 0 and updates it when each random number is the maximum value.

(Start-up switch processing)
Next, the main control unit 100 monitors the state of the first start port switch 111a and the second start port switch 111b, and when the first start port switch 111a or the second start port switch 111b is turned on, The special symbol lottery process is executed (FIG. 5, step 702). Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 6, the contents of the “start port switch process” performed in step 702 will be described. FIG. 6 is a detailed flowchart showing an example of the content of the start port switch process (S702).

  In FIG. 6, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not a game ball has won the first starting port 25a and the first starting port switch 111a is turned on (step 721a). When the first start port switch 111a is turned on (YES in step 721a), the main control unit 100 proceeds to the next step 722a. On the other hand, when the first start port switch 111a is off (NO in step 721a), the main control unit 100 proceeds with the process related to the second start port 25b described later.

  In step 722a, the main control unit 100 refers to the RAM 103 and determines whether or not the first holding number U1 in the special symbol lottery is less than the upper limit value Umax1. For example, the upper limit value Umax1 in the main control unit 100 is set to four times, but is not limited thereto. Then, when the first holding number U1 is less than the upper limit value Umax1 (YES in step 722a), the main control unit 100 advances the process to the next step 723a. On the other hand, when the first holding number U1 is greater than or equal to the upper limit value Umax1 (NO in step 722a), the main control unit 100 proceeds to step 721b, which is a process related to the second start port 25b.

  In Step 723a, the main control unit 100 updates the first holding number U1 in the special symbol lottery by adding 1 and advances the processing to the next step. For example, the main control unit 100 adds 1 to the first holding number U1 stored in the RAM 103, and stores the first holding number U1 after the addition in the RAM 103.

  In step 724a, the main control unit 100 obtains random numbers (lottery random number, jackpot symbol random number, reach random number, variation pattern random number) for the lottery by the current winning, respectively, and stores them in the RAM 103 in time series order. Proceed to 725a.

  In step 725a, the main control unit 100 performs a preliminary determination process. In the pre-determination process, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit using the big hit random number acquired in step 724a. In the prior determination process, in addition to the jackpot determination, symbol random number determination using a symbol random number or reach random number determination using a reach random number may be performed. Thereafter, the main control unit 100 sets a first hold number increase command (step 726a).

  Next, the main control unit 100 proceeds with the process related to the second start port 25b. First, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not a game ball has won the second start port 25a and the second start port switch 111b is turned on (step 721b). When the second start port switch 111b is turned on, the main control unit 100 proceeds to the next step 722b. On the other hand, when the second start port switch 111b is off, the main control unit 100 ends the process of this detailed flowchart.

  In the process related to the second start port 25b, in the process from step 722b to step 726b, the same process as the step 722a to step 726a related to the first start port 25a is performed. In the process related to the second starting port 25b, the second holding number U2 in the special symbol lottery is defined as a variable corresponding to the first holding number U1 in the special symbol lottery, and Umax2 as the upper limit value thereof, A second pending number increase command is defined as a variable corresponding to the first pending number increase command. In step 722b, when the second hold count U2 is equal to or greater than the upper limit value Umax2, the main control unit 100 ends the process of this detailed flowchart.

(Gate switch processing)
Returning to FIG. 5, after the start switch processing in step 702, the main control unit 100 monitors the state of the gate switch 113, and when the gate switch 113 is turned on, processing for normal symbol lottery ( A so-called “gate switch process”) is executed (step 703). Hereinafter, the contents of the gate switch processing performed in step 703 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a detailed flowchart showing an example of the contents of the gate switch process (S703).

  First, in step 731, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 27 and the gate switch 113 is turned on. When the gate switch 113 is turned on (YES in step 731), the main control unit 100 advances the process to the next step 732. On the other hand, when the gate switch 113 is off (NO in step 731), the main control unit 100 ends the process of the detailed flowchart.

  In step 732, the main control unit 100 refers to the RAM 103 and determines whether or not the holding number G in the normal symbol lottery is less than the upper limit value Gmax. For example, the main control unit 100 sets the upper limit value Gmax to 4 times. Then, when the number of times of holding G is less than the upper limit value Gmax (YES in step 732), the main control unit 100 advances the process to the next step 733. On the other hand, the main control unit 100 ends the process of the detailed flowchart when the number of times of holding G is equal to or greater than the upper limit Gmax (NO in step 732).

  In step 733, the main control unit 100 adds 1 to the holding number G in the normal symbol lottery and updates it, and proceeds to the next step. For example, the main control unit 100 adds 1 to the holding number G in the normal symbol lottery stored in the RAM 103, and stores the holding number G after the addition in the RAM 103.

  Next, in step 734, the main control unit 100 acquires a random number for the lottery by the current winning and stores it in the RAM 103. Here, the main control unit 100 refers to the RAM 103, acquires a random number (per random number) for the normal symbol lottery among the random numbers updated in step 701, and stores the random number in the RAM 103. As will be described later, the result of the normal symbol lottery is determined by the random number acquired in step 734.

  Next, at step 735, the main control unit 100 sets a normal symbol lottery hold number increase command. This hold number increase command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 in an output process (step 709) described later, and the effect control unit 400 can recognize that the normal symbol lottery hold has increased.

(Special symbol processing)
Returning to FIG. 5, after the gate switch process in step 703, the main control unit 100 refers to the random number for the special symbol lottery acquired in step 702, the jackpot determination process, the variation pattern selection process, and the variation start Predetermined processing (so-called “special symbol processing”) including processing for generating a command to start symbol variation and processing for generating a variation stop command to stop symbol variation is performed (step 704 in FIG. 5).

  Hereinafter, the contents of the special symbol process performed in step 704 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a detailed flowchart showing an example of the contents of the special symbol process (S704).

  In step 741, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the “winning game flag” relating to the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is on. That is, it is determined whether or not the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is being won in a special symbol lottery (during a jackpot game (a jackpot game state)). Here, the “winning game flag” is a flag that is set when a special symbol that is stopped indicates winning in “stopped process” described later.

  In step 741, if the winning game flag is ON (YES in step 741), a symbol representing a winning of a special symbol lottery (so-called “special symbol”) is already selected, and the special symbol is displayed as a first special symbol. The main control unit 100 ends the process of the detailed flowchart because the display is stopped on the display 31a or the second special symbol display 31b. On the other hand, if the winning game flag is OFF (NO in step 741), the main control unit 100 proceeds to the next step 742.

  In step 742, the main control unit 100 refers to the RAM 103 and determines whether or not the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changing in a special symbol. For example, the main control unit 100 stores in the RAM 103 that the special symbol is changing, and determines whether or not the special symbol is changing with reference to the RAM 103 (step 742). If the special symbol is changing (YES in step 742), the main control unit 100 determines that the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is changing the special symbol, and proceeds to the next step 751. On the other hand, when the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not changing the special symbol (NO in step 742), the main control unit 100 advances the processing to the next step 743.

  In step 743, the main control unit 100 refers to the RAM 103 and determines whether or not the second holding number U2 of special symbol lottery (the number of winnings to the second starting port 25b) is 1 or more. Then, the main control unit 100 advances the process to the next step 744 when the second hold count U2 is 1 or more (YES in step 743). On the other hand, when the second hold count U2 is 0 (NO in step 743), the main control unit 100 advances the process to step 745.

  In step 744, the main control unit 100 refers to the RAM 103 and updates it by subtracting 1 from the second reserved number U2 of the special symbol lottery, and proceeds to the next step 744 a. For example, the main control unit 100 subtracts 1 from the second suspension count U <b> 2 stored in the RAM 103 and stores the result in the RAM 103.

  In step 744a, the main control unit 100 turns off the customer waiting flag, and proceeds to step 747. Here, the customer waiting flag is a flag for identifying a state in which there is no winning for starting the special symbol lottery, and is performed when the first holding number U1 is 0 in step 745 described later. This flag is turned on in the customer waiting setting process (step 745a). The actual customer waiting setting process will be described later.

  On the other hand, in step 745, the main control unit 100 refers to the RAM 103 and determines whether or not the first holding number U1 in the special symbol lottery is 1 or more. And the main control part 100 advances a process to the following step 746, when the lottery holding | maintenance count U1 in a special symbol lottery is 1 or more (it is YES at step 745).

  Here, in step 746, the main control unit 100 refers to the RAM 103 and updates it by subtracting 1 from the first holding number U1 of the special symbol lottery, and then proceeds to the above-described step 744a. For example, the main control unit 100 subtracts 1 from the first holding number U <b> 1 stored in the RAM 103 and stores the result in the RAM 103.

  On the other hand, when the first holding number U1 is 0 (NO in step 745), the main control unit 100 means that there is no winning for starting the special symbol lottery, and thus a waiting for customer setting process is performed ( Step 745a).

  Here, in the customer waiting setting process, first, if the customer waiting flag is on, the process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if the customer waiting flag is not on, the customer waiting command is set and the customer waiting flag is turned on. And The “customer waiting command” is a command transmitted to the effect control unit 400 or the like to display a screen for waiting for a customer as one of the effects when the game is interrupted for a predetermined period.

  Next, in step 747, the main control unit 100 performs a “hit determination process”. In the jackpot determination process, the jackpot random number stored in the RAM 103 is used to determine whether the result of the special symbol lottery is a jackpot, a jackpot or a loss. For example, when step 744 is executed immediately before and the second hold count U2 is subtracted, the main control unit 100 uses the oldest jackpot random number of the winning prize among the jackpot random numbers stored in time series in step 724b. To determine the jackpot. Further, for example, when step 746 is executed immediately before and the first hold count U1 is subtracted, the main control unit 100, among the big hit random numbers stored in time series in step 724a, the oldest big hit random number The jackpot is determined using. If the result of the special symbol lottery is a jackpot, the main control unit 100 determines the jackpot type using the jackpot symbol random number stored in the RAM 103, and determines the jackpot symbol (the jackpot type according to the determination result). ) Is set. Further, the main control unit 100 sets a small bonus symbol when the result of the special symbol lottery is a small hit, and sets a lost symbol when the result of the special symbol lottery is lost.

  Next, after the “big hit determination process” (step 747), the main control unit 100 performs a “variation pattern setting process” (step 748). Here, the “variation pattern setting process” is based on the variation pattern random number acquired and stored at the time of winning the start symbol that triggered the special symbol lottery, and the variation pattern of the special symbol according to the determination result of the jackpot determination process. Is a process for setting. The main control unit 100 sets the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol based on the result of the special symbol lottery (result of the jackpot determination), the value of the acquired reach random number, and the value of the variation pattern random number. For example, if the result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, even if a variation pattern with a variation time of 120 seconds is set, or even if the result of the special symbol lottery is off, the acquired reach random number is a predetermined number If it is a value, a variation pattern in which the variation time is set to 120 seconds may be set.

  After the “variation pattern setting process”, in step 749, the main control unit 100 starts the variation of the special symbol. Here, the main control unit 100 starts a display control process in which the special symbol is changed and displayed on the first special symbol display 31a or the second special symbol display 31b (FIG. 2).

  Next, at step 750, the main control unit 100 generates a “variation start command” including the setting information set by the jackpot determination process and the variation pattern setting process, and stores (sets) it in the RAM 103.

  For example, the change start command includes, as setting information, a change pattern (change time) determined by other processing, a symbol (a jackpot symbol, a jackpot symbol, a loss symbol, etc.), and the like.

  The main control unit 100 measures the variation time from the variation start (step 749) in order to perform the special symbol variation display for the variation time indicated by the variation pattern defined by the variation start command setting information. In step (1), it is determined whether or not the variation time defined in the setting information has elapsed.

  When the variation time specified in the setting information has elapsed (YES in step 751), the main control unit 100 displays the first special symbol display 31a or the second special symbol display in order to end the special symbol variation display. The special symbol stored in the symbol setting data D13 is displayed on the device 31b to stop the variation of the special symbol (step 752), generate a variation stop command, and set the variation stop command (step 753).

  Even when it is determined in step 742 that the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the special symbol variation, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the special symbol variation time has ended (step 751). Similar to the processing described above, the processing after step 751 is executed.

  The change start command set in step 750 and the change stop command set in step 753 are also transmitted to the effect control unit 400 in “output processing” in step 709 (see FIG. 5) described later. Is done.

  After the variable stop command set (step 753), in step 754, the main control unit 100 performs “stopping process” and ends the process of the detailed flowchart shown in FIG. In the stop process, a process for stopping the variation of the special symbol is performed. For example, when the result of the special symbol lottery is a big win, the main control unit 100 sets the win game flag to ON and stores it in the RAM 103.

(Normal symbol processing)
Returning to FIG. 5, after the special symbol process in step 704, the main control unit 100 performs a normal symbol process (step 705). Hereinafter, the contents of the normal symbol process performed in step 705 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step 801, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the “auxiliary game flag” is on. Here, the “auxiliary game flag” indicates the opening of the electric tulip 26 that is an ordinary electric accessory. Specifically, the “auxiliary game flag” is turned on when the normal symbol when the fluctuation is stopped is the winning symbol. This is a flag to be set (see step 813).

  When the auxiliary game flag is on (YES in step 801), the main control unit 100 ends the process of the detailed flowchart. On the other hand, when the auxiliary game flag is off (NO in step 801), the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the normal symbol is changing (step 802).

  If the normal symbol is changing in step 802 (YES in step 802), the process proceeds to step 810. On the other hand, when the normal symbol is not fluctuating (NO in step 802), the main control unit 100 refers to the RAM 103 and determines whether or not the number of holding times G in the normal symbol lottery is 1 or more (step) 803). The number of holding times G in the normal symbol lottery is a parameter set in the above-described “gate switch processing”.

  If the holding count G is not 1 or more (NO in step 803), the main control unit 100 ends the process of the detailed flowchart. On the other hand, when the holding number G is 1 or more (YES in Step 803), the main control unit 100 subtracts 1 from the holding number G and updates the holding number G (Step 804).

  Thereafter, in step 805, the main control unit 100 executes a winning random number determination process. The winning random number determination process refers to a process of referring to the RAM 103 to determine whether or not the winning random number acquired when the game ball passes through the gate 27 is a value indicating “winning”.

  Next, in step 806, the main control unit 100 sets a stop symbol. The setting of the stop symbol is to set a symbol to be stopped according to the determination result in the hit random number determination process.

  In step 807, the main control unit 100 executes a variable time setting process. The “variable time setting process” is a process of setting a normal symbol variable time according to the gaming state. For example, in the auxiliary gaming state having an electric chew support function such as a probability varying gaming state or a short-time gaming state, “1. “5 seconds” is set, and “4.0 seconds” is set in a gaming state without an electric chew support function such as a normal gaming state or a latent gaming state.

  Thereafter, the main control unit 100 starts normal symbol variation (step 808), and sets a normal symbol variation start command (step 809). The change start command set here is a command for starting the change of the normal symbol, and is different from the change start command of the special symbol set in step 750 of the special symbol processing described above. Next, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the variation time set in step 807 has elapsed (step 810). When the fluctuation time has not elapsed (NO in step 810), the main control unit 100 ends the process of the detailed flowchart. When the variation time has elapsed (YES in step 810), the main control unit 100 stops the variation of the normal symbol (step 811).

  Then, the main control unit 100 determines whether or not the stopped normal symbol is a win (step 812). If the stopped normal symbol is not “winning” (NO in step 812), that is, if it is out of place, the main control unit 100 executes the process of step 814. On the other hand, if the stopped normal symbol is a win (YES in step 812), the main control unit 100 turns on the auxiliary game flag (step 813) and executes the process of step 814.

  In step 814, the main control unit 100 sets a normal symbol fluctuation stop command. The change stop command set here is a command for stopping the change of the normal symbol, and is different from the change stop command of the special symbol set in step 753 of the special symbol processing described above. After the process of step 814, the main control unit 100 ends the process of the detailed flowchart.

(Large winnings processing)
Returning to FIG. 5, after the normal symbol process in step 705, the main control unit 100 performs a big prize opening process (step 706). In the big prize opening process, the main control unit 100 performs the opening / closing process of the big prize opening 28 according to the result of the special symbol lottery. For example, when the result of the special symbol lottery is a big win, the main control unit 100 maintains the open state of the big winning opening 28 until a predetermined condition (for example, 30 seconds elapse or ten game balls are won) is satisfied. The round is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). The main control unit 100 then sets the gaming state (probability game state, normal gaming state, etc.) according to the jackpot symbol (type of jackpot) after finishing the opening / closing process of the jackpot 28. Further, for example, when the result of the special symbol lottery is a small hit, the main control unit 100 sets the large time so that the cumulative time that the special winning opening 28 is opened becomes a predetermined time (for example, 1.8 seconds). Opening and closing the winning opening 28 is repeated a predetermined number of times.

(Electric tulip treatment)
Next, after the big prize opening process in step 706, the main control unit 100 performs an operation process (electric tulip process) of an electric tulip which is an example of an ordinary electric accessory (step 707). In the electric tulip process, the main control unit 100 performs an opening / closing process of the electric tulip 26 according to the result of the normal symbol lottery. For example, when the result of the normal symbol lottery is a win, the main control unit 100 opens and closes the electric tulip 26 in a predetermined pattern. Then, after opening and closing the electric tulip 26 in a predetermined pattern, the main control unit 100 sets the auxiliary game flag to OFF. Specifically, for example, if the gaming state is a high probability gaming state, the main control unit 100 performs an opening / closing process of the electric tulip 26 with an operation pattern of 1.8 seconds × 3 times, and the gaming state is a normal gaming state. If there is, the opening and closing process of the electric tulip 26 is performed with an operation pattern of 0.15 seconds × 1. Thus, the main control unit 100 opens and closes the electric tulip 26 with an operation pattern according to the gaming state. The main control unit 100 is not limited to the gaming state, and the operation pattern of the electric tulip 26 may be different depending on the type of winning in the normal symbol lottery.

(Prize ball processing)
Next, after the electric tulip process in step 707, the main control unit 100 performs a prize ball process (step 708), and proceeds to the next step. For example, in the winning ball process, the main control unit 100 manages the number of game balls won in the first starting port 25a, the second starting port 25b, the big winning port 28, and the normal winning port 29, respectively. For example, when the main control unit 100 obtains a detection signal indicating that a game ball has won from the big prize opening switch 114 to the big prize opening 28, the main control unit 100 wins a prize stored in the winning number data D18. The number of game balls in which a winning is detected is added to the number C, and the winning number data D18 is updated using the winning number C after the addition. The main control unit 100 sets the number of prize balls to be paid out according to the number of game balls won in each of the first start opening 25a, the second start opening 25b, the big winning opening 28, and the normal winning opening 29.

(Output processing)
After the award ball processing, the main control unit 100 outputs control commands to the launch control unit 200, the payout control unit 300, and the effect control unit 400 (step 709), and proceeds to the next step. . For example, the main control unit 100 outputs a control command indicating the number of payouts to the payout control unit 300 to instruct the payout control unit 300 about the number of payouts. In addition, the main control unit 100 includes commands related to effects (for example, a special symbol change start command (S750), a special symbol change stop command (S753), a first reserved number increase command, a second reserved number increase command, a normal symbol. The lottery hold number increase command (S735), normal symbol change start command (S809), normal symbol change stop command (S814), etc.) are output to the effect control unit 400, so that the contents of the effect in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are output. Let me decide. Above, description of the process performed in the main control part 100 is complete | finished.

(Control of movable object in the first embodiment)
Next, the control of the movable accessory 22 in the first embodiment will be described. First, the effect by the movable accessory 22 in 1st Example is demonstrated using FIG.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect produced by the movable accessory 22. FIG. 10A is a diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed on the image display 21 after the change of the decorative symbol 70 (referred to as “special decorative symbol” herein) 70 indicating the special symbol is started. It is a figure which shows a mode just before the thing 22 operate | moves. FIG. 10B is a diagram illustrating a state where the movable accessory 22 operates to cover the screen of the image display 21. FIG. 10C is a diagram showing a state after the movable accessory 22 is housed and the screen of the image display device 21 is changed to a state visible to the player, and the variation of the special decorative design 70 stops. It is a figure which shows a mode.

  As shown in FIG. 10A, on the screen of the image display device 21, a special decorative design 70 and a decorative design 80 (herein referred to as “normal decorative design”) 80 indicating a normal design are displayed. Although illustration is omitted, the image display 21 displays a character image and a background image for image production. When the game ball wins the first start port 25a or the second start port 25b, the special symbol variation starts (S749 in FIG. 8), and the special symbol variation start command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 (S750 and S709). In response to the transmission of the special symbol change start command, the image display 21 displays a state in which the special decorative design 70 indicating the special design changes. The special decorative symbol 70 is used to notify the result of the special symbol lottery, and the player can know the result of the special symbol lottery by the number indicated by the special decorative symbol 70. For example, as shown in FIG. 10C, when the three numbers shown in the special decorative symbol 70 are aligned, the player can know that the result of the special symbol lottery was a big hit.

  Further, the normal decorative symbol 80 is for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol, and the player can know the result of the normal symbol lottery by the color, symbol, etc. of the normal decorative symbol 80. When the game ball passes through the gate 27, normal symbol variation starts (S808 in FIG. 9), and a normal symbol variation start command is transmitted to the effect control unit 400 (S809 and S709). In response to the transmission of the normal symbol variation start command, the screen of the image display 21 displays the variation of the normal decorative symbol 80. Specifically, for example, by repeatedly displaying the symbols “◯” and “x”, a state in which the normal decorative design 80 changes is displayed. Alternatively, a circular image painted in white or black is repeatedly displayed, so that the appearance of the normal decorative pattern 80 is displayed. Then, after the predetermined time has elapsed, the normal decorative symbol 80 is stopped and the result of the normal symbol lottery is displayed on the image display 21. For example, when the result of the normal symbol lottery is a win, the symbol “◯” is stopped and displayed, or the white circular image is stopped and displayed.

  Here, in a state where the movable accessory 22 is not operating, the movable accessory 22 is stored on the back surface of the game board 2 and is stopped at a position (initial position) that is not visible to the player. The movable accessory 22 is composed of two plate-like members, and is configured to be movable in the lateral direction by a driving means (motor) (not shown). Specifically, the left movable accessory 22a (plate-like member) is housed on the back side of the game board 2 on the left side of the left end of the image display 21 when not operating. The left movable accessory 22a is configured to be slidable in the right direction from the position stored by the driving unit, and is configured to be movable to the front of the screen of the image display 21 when slid in the right direction. Further, the right movable accessory 22b (plate-like member) is stored on the back side of the game board 2 on the right side of the right end of the image display 21 when not in operation. The left movable accessory 22b is configured to be slidable in the left direction from the position stored by the driving unit, and is configured to be movable to the front of the screen of the image display 21 when slid in the left direction.

  When a special symbol change start command is received from the main control unit 100, the special decorative design 70 starts to change in accordance with the change pattern included in the change start command, and after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the start of the special decorative design 70 change. The movable accessory 22 operates. As shown in FIG. 10 (b), the left movable accessory 22a slides to the right and the right movable accessory 22b slides to the left, covering the entire screen of the image display 21 (normal in FIG. 10 (b)). The decorative design 80 is indicated by a broken line, but in actuality, the normal decorative design 80 is hidden by the movable accessory 22 and is not visible). Then, after a predetermined period of time has passed, the movable accessory 22 operates again, and the left movable accessory 22a slides to the left and the right movable accessory 22b slides to the right. Then, after the movable accessory 22 returns to the initial position, the variation of the special decorative symbol 70 is stopped, and the result of the special symbol lottery is displayed on the image display 21 (FIG. 10C). Due to the movement of the movable accessory 22, the player cannot temporarily see the fluctuation of the special decoration symbol 70, and responds to the result displayed when the movable accessory 22 is operated next time. Expectation can be raised.

  As described above, the movable accessory 22 operates in response to the special symbol lottery being performed, and the movable accessory 22 is stored at the initial position when the special decorative symbol 70 starts and stops changing. The When the movable accessory 22 operates according to the result of the special symbol lottery, the screen of the image display 21 is temporarily hidden. The operation pattern of the movable accessory 22 shown in FIG. 10 is stored in advance in the storage means (ROM 502 and ROM 603) of the gaming machine 1.

  On the other hand, since the normal symbol lottery is performed in response to the game ball passing through the gate 27, it is performed independently of the special symbol lottery. That is, the normal symbol lottery may be started even when the special decorative symbol 70 is changing. For this reason, when the movable accessory 22 operates during the fluctuation of the special decorative design 70 and the screen of the image display 21 is hidden as shown in FIG. 10B, the normal design (the normal decorative design 80). ) May begin to fluctuate. Similarly, when the screen of the image display device 21 is concealed by the movable accessory 22, the fluctuation of the normal symbol (normal decorative symbol 80) may stop. Therefore, when the movable accessory 22 is operating at the time when the normal decorative symbol 80 starts to change and stops changing, the player cannot visually recognize the moment when the normal decorative symbol 80 starts to change and stops changing.

  In a gaming machine, when displaying a symbol (a special symbol and a normal symbol) on the image display 21, the variation start and stop of the symbol can be recognized so that the player can recognize the variation start and stop of the symbol. At this point, it is necessary to display the situation.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the operation of the movable accessory 22 is controlled so that the ordinary decorative symbol 80 is not concealed by the movable accessory 22 at the time when the variation of the ordinary symbol starts and stops. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of the timing of the start and stop of fluctuation of the normal symbol and the operation of the movable accessory 22. FIG. 11A is a diagram illustrating an example of the timing for starting and stopping fluctuation of a normal symbol. FIG. 11B is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation timing of the movable accessory 22 in a predetermined operation. FIG.11 (c) is a figure which shows an example of the operation timing of the movable accessory 22 in the operation | movement after a change.

  As shown in FIG. 11A, after the detection means 60 detects the passage of the game ball, the game ball passes through the gate 27 at time t0, and the normal symbol starts to change. As a result, a state in which the normal decorative pattern 80 fluctuates is displayed on the image display 21. Next, the second game ball passes through the gate 27. As a result, in the above-described gate switch process (S703 in FIG. 5), the holding number G in the normal symbol lottery is incremented by 1 (S733 in FIG. 7). Next, at time t1, the variation of the normal symbol stops (the normal decorative symbol 80 stops). Here, the variation time (t1-t0) of the normal symbol is a period (normal symbol variation time) determined in advance as described above. Further, when the predetermined period elapses and time t2 is reached, the normal symbol lottery held by the passing of the second game ball is started. When the normal symbol variation time elapses and time t3 is reached, the normal symbol stops.

  On the other hand, while the normal symbol lottery is performed as shown in FIG. 11A, the movable accessory 22 operates independently of the normal symbol lottery. For example, as shown in FIG. 11B, at the time s0 before the detection means 60 detects the passage of the game ball, the game ball is placed at the start port (first start port 25a or second start port 25b). You may win a prize. In response to the winning of the game ball at the starting opening, the special symbol starts to change, and the image display 21 displays a state in which the special decorative symbol 70 changes. Here, as described above, in response to the game ball winning the start opening, a special symbol change start command is transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the effect control unit 400, and the effect control unit 400 displays the contents of the effect (movable) The operation of the accessory 22 and the image displayed on the image display 21 are determined.

  As shown in FIG. 11 (b), in the determined production content, the movable accessory 22 starts operating at a time s1 after a predetermined period of time has elapsed since the special symbol variation start time s0. That is, as shown in FIG. 10A, at the time s1, the left and right movable accessories 22 start to slide in the horizontal direction. Then, as shown in FIG. 11B, at the time s2, the right end of the left movable accessory 22a moves to the display position of the normal decorative design 80, and the player cannot visually recognize the normal decorative design 80. . Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), the movable accessory 22 covers the entire screen of the image display device 21, and then starts a reversal operation (the left movable accessory 22a is moved to the left side and the right movable component 22a is moved to the right side). The accessory 22b starts moving to the right side). At time s3 in the process in which the movable accessory 22 returns to the initial position, the right end of the left movable accessory 22a passes the display position of the normal decorative design 80, and the normal decorative design 80 becomes visible again. Next, at time s4, the operation of the movable accessory 22 stops and returns to the initial position (immediately after FIG. 10C). Then, at a time s5 when a predetermined period further elapses, the variation of the special symbol is stopped, and the result of the special symbol lottery is notified. In FIG. 10C, the numbers of the special decorative symbols 70 are aligned and the state of the jackpot is displayed, but at this point, the special decorative symbols 70 are not completely stopped, It is assumed that the fluctuation completely stops after a predetermined period.

  In the predetermined operation of the movable accessory 22 as described above, the variation of the normal symbol starts during the period P1 (time s3-s2) in which the normal decorative symbol 80 is hidden by the movable accessory 22 (time t2). . For this reason, the operation of the movable accessory 22 is changed so that the movable accessory 22 does not conceal the ordinary decorative symbol 80 at the start of the variation of the ordinary symbol.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11C, in the operation after the change, the operation start timing s1 of the movable accessory 22 is changed to a later time s1 '. The time (s1'-s1) for delaying the operation start of the movable accessory 22 is calculated according to the normal symbol variation start time t2 and the time s2 when the movable accessory 22 is present at the display position of the normal decorative symbol 80. For example, the delay time interval may be t2-s2 plus a predetermined period. In this way, by delaying the operation start timing of the movable accessory 22 from the predetermined operation timing, the timing at which the movable accessory 22 moves to the display position of the normal decorative design 80 and hides the normal decorative design 80 is delayed. (S2 ′ in FIG. 11C). Thereby, it is possible to prevent the normal decorative design 80 from being concealed by the movable accessory 22 at the start of the change of the normal design.

  Note that, in the default effect, an effect in which the operation of the movable accessory 22 and the operation of the character or the like displayed on the image display 21 are linked may be performed. If the operation of the movable accessory 22 is changed, the operation of the changed movable accessory 22 and the operation of the character displayed on the image display 21 may not be linked, resulting in an uncomfortable effect. For this reason, it is preferable not to change the timing s4 at which the operation of the movable accessory 22 ends in order to produce an effect that does not cause a sense of discomfort even when the operation of the movable accessory 22 is changed from the default operation. For example, by adjusting the operation speed of the movable accessory 22 or shortening the period during which the movable accessory 22 stops in a state of covering the entire screen of the image display 21 as shown in FIG. The period s2 during which the normal symbol is hidden is shortened.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating another example of the timing of the start and stop of fluctuation of the normal symbol and the operation of the movable accessory 22. In FIG. 12, normal symbol variation start and variation stop are performed at the same timing as in FIG. In FIG. 12, the timing at which the movable accessory 22 operates is earlier than in FIG. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12B, in the default operation, at the time when the normal symbol variation stop in the first normal symbol lottery and the normal symbol variation start time in the second normal symbol lottery start, The movable accessory 22 is present at a position where the normal decorative design 80 is concealed. That is, the normal symbol fluctuation stop timing t1 and the normal symbol fluctuation start timing t2 are within the period P1 (time s2 to time s3) in which the normal decorative symbol 80 is hidden by the movable accessory 22.

  Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 12 (c), the operation start timing of the movable accessory 22 is delayed so that the normal decorative design 80 can be visually recognized at the time when the change of the normal design stops and starts to change (s1 is changed to s1 ″). At the same time, the operation stop timing of the movable accessory 22 is advanced (s4 is changed to s4 ″). As a result, the timing at which the normal decorative symbol 80 is hidden is changed later than the normal symbol variation start timing t1 (s2 is changed to s2 ″), and the normal decorative symbol 80 is visible again at the normal symbol variation stop timing t2. (S3 is changed to s3 ").

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the position of the left movable accessory 22a and time. FIG. 13A is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the position of the movable accessory 22 and time in a predetermined operation. FIG. 13B is a diagram illustrating an example of the relationship between the position of the movable accessory 22 and time when the operation speed is changed. FIG. 13C is a diagram illustrating an example of the relationship between the position of the movable combination 22 and time when the movable combination 22 is temporarily stopped. In FIG. 13, the horizontal axis indicates time, and the vertical axis indicates the right end position (position in the horizontal direction of the screen) of the left movable accessory 22a. The position X1 indicates the horizontal display position of the normal decorative design 80, and the position X2 indicates the horizontal center of the screen.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (a), in the default operation, as in FIGS. 11 (b) and 12 (b), the movable accessory 22 starts to operate at time s1, and at time s2, the left movable The right end of the accessory 22a reaches the display position X1 of the normal decorative design 80, and the normal decorative design 80 is hidden. Thereafter, the movable accessory 22 temporarily stops when the right end of the left movable accessory 22a reaches the position X2. Then, the left movable accessory 22a starts moving to the left, and the right end thereof passes the display position X1 of the normal decorative design 80 at time s3, so that the normal decorative design 80 becomes visible.

  In such a predetermined operation of the movable accessory 22, when the change start or stop of the normal symbol is performed at the time s 10 between the times s 2 and s 3, as shown in FIG. Is delayed, the timing at which the right end of the left movable accessory 22a reaches the position X1 is delayed (s12). Thus, at the normal symbol variation start or variation stop time s10, the right end of the left movable accessory 22a does not reach the position X1 (the position X10 on the left side of the position X1), and the normal decorative symbol 80 is visible. Become.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13C, the timing at which the right end of the left movable accessory 22a reaches the position X1 is delayed by temporarily stopping the operation of the movable accessory 22 (s13). As a result, the normal decorative design 80 can be made visible at the normal symbol change start or change stop time s10.

  As described above with reference to FIG. 11 to FIG. 13, by stopping or accelerating the operation start timing and / or operation stop timing of the movable accessory 22 from the predetermined timing, normal symbol variation stop and variation start It is possible to make the normal decorative design 80 visible at the timing. In addition, the normal decorative symbol can be used at the timing of stopping and starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol by increasing or decreasing the operation speed of the movable symbol 22 from a predetermined value or by temporarily stopping the movable symbol 22. 80 can be made visible. That is, by adjusting the operation start or stop timing of the movable accessory 22, adjusting the operation speed, or a combination thereof, it is possible to make the normal decorative symbol 80 visible at the normal symbol variation stop and variation start timing. it can.

  Next, details of the control of the movable accessory 22 for realizing the operation of the movable accessory 22 as described above will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing details of processing performed in the image sound control unit 500 for controlling the movable accessory 22.

  As described above, the main control unit 100 transmits a special symbol variation start command to the effect control unit 400 in response to winning of the game ball at the start port (the first start port 25a or the second start port 25b). Based on the change start command, the effect control unit 400 determines the contents of the effect (the image effect displayed on the image display 21 or the effect by the movable accessory 22), and the effect content determined by the image sound control unit 500. Send the command to execute. The process shown in FIG. 14 is executed when the determined effect content includes an effect by the movable accessory 22. Specifically, the processing shown in FIG. 14 is performed by the CPU 501 executing a program stored in the ROM 502 of the image sound control unit 500. In FIG. 14, only processes related to the above-described operation control of the accessory are shown, and processes not directly related to this are omitted. Further, the process shown in FIG. 14 is repeatedly executed at predetermined time intervals.

  First, in step 1001, the image sound control unit 500 determines whether or not the normal symbol variation start or variation stop is scheduled. The normal symbol change start command and the normal symbol hold number increase command are transmitted from the main control unit 100 to the effect control unit 400. When the effect control unit 400 receives these commands, the effect control unit 400 transmits the commands to the image sound control unit 500. Further, when the detection means 60 detects the passage of the game ball, the detection result is output to the effect control unit 400. Then, the effect control unit 400 transmits a command indicating that the detection unit 60 has detected the passing of the game ball to the image sound control unit 500. Accordingly, when the image sound control unit 500 receives the detection result command from the detection means 60, the normal symbol variation start command, and the normal symbol hold count increase command, the normal symbol variation start or variation stop is scheduled. Can be determined. If the determination result is affirmative (YES in S1001), the image sound control unit 500 next executes the process of step 1002. On the other hand, if the determination result is negative (NO in S1001), the image sound control unit 500 next executes the process of step 1005.

  In step 1002, the image sound control unit 500 calculates the timing for starting and / or stopping the fluctuation of the normal symbol. Based on the normal symbol variation start command, the normal symbol hold count increase command, and the normal symbol variation time from the effect control unit 400, the image sound control unit 500 determines the timing of the normal symbol variation stop and variation start timing. calculate. That is, the image sound control unit 500 performs the normal symbol fluctuation stop timing related to the received fluctuation start command (t1 in FIG. 11) and the normal symbol fluctuation start timing related to the received hold count increase command (t2 in FIG. 11). ) And the fluctuation stop timing (t3 in FIG. 11) can be calculated. In addition, the image sound control unit 500, based on the command of the detection result of the game ball by the detection unit 60, the normal symbol variation start timing of the normal symbol lottery performed by the game ball detected by the detection unit 60 (FIG. 11). t0) can be calculated. Next, the image sound control unit 500 executes the processing of step 1003.

  In step 1003, the image sound control unit 500 determines whether or not the movable accessory 22 is at a predetermined position at the normal symbol fluctuation start or fluctuation stop timing calculated in step 1002. Here, the image sound control unit 500 determines whether or not the left movable accessory 22a is positioned in front of the display position of the normal decorative design 80 and the normal decorative design 80 is concealed at the above timing. The image sound control unit 500 controls the display of the image display 21 so that the display position of the normal decorative design 80 can be recognized, and whether or not the normal decorative design 80 is hidden by the movable accessory 22 at the above timing. Can be determined. If the determination result is affirmative (YES in S1003), the image sound control unit 500 next executes the process of step 1004. On the other hand, if the determination result is negative (NO in S1003), the image sound control unit 500 next executes the process of step 1005.

  In step 1004, the image sound control unit 500 sets the operation pattern of the movable accessory 22 by changing the predetermined operation pattern. Specifically, the image sound control unit 500 changes the operation of the movable accessory 22 (changes the operation start / stop timing, the operation speed, and the like) by the method described above. As a result, the image sound control unit 500 sets the operation pattern of the movable accessory 22 so that the ordinary decorative symbol 80 is not hidden by the movable accessory 22 at the variation start or variation stop timing of the ordinary symbol calculated in Step 1002. . Note that the image sound control unit 500 may adjust the image to be displayed on the image display 21 in accordance with the changed operation pattern of the movable accessory 22. For example, the timing for displaying an image on the image display 21 may be changed in conjunction with the operation of the movable accessory 22. Next, the image sound control unit 500 executes the processing of step 1006.

  On the other hand, if NO in step 1001 or NO in step 1003, the process of step 1005 is performed. In step 1005, the normal symbol is not started or stopped, or the normal decorative symbol 80 is not hidden by the movable accessory 22 at the normal symbol change start or stop timing. Therefore, the image sound control unit 500 does not need to change the operation of the movable accessory 22 and sets the operation pattern of the movable accessory 22 to a predetermined operation pattern. Next, the image sound control unit 500 executes the process of step 1006.

  In step 1006, the image sound control unit 500 transmits a command for controlling the movable accessory 22 to the effect control unit 400. Specifically, the image sound control unit 500 transmits a command corresponding to the operation pattern set in Step 1004 or Step 1005 to the effect control unit 400. Receiving the command, the effect control unit 400 transmits the command to the lamp control unit 600. Then, the lamp control unit 600 controls the movable accessory 22 according to the command. When the process of step 1006 ends, the process according to the flowchart ends.

  As described above, based on the normal symbol change start command, the normal symbol hold count increase command, the normal symbol change time, and the detection result of the game ball by the detecting means 60 transmitted by the main control unit 100, The fluctuation start timing and fluctuation stop timing can be calculated (predicted). Then, it is determined whether or not the movable accessory 22 hides the normal decorative design 80 at the calculated timing, and in the case of hiding, the movable accessory 22 does not hide the normal decorative design 80 at the calculated timing. Thus, the operation of the movable accessory 22 is controlled. As a result, even when the movable accessory 22 moves to the front of the image display 21 and covers the screen, the player can play the normal decorative design 80 at the time when the normal decorative design 80 starts to change and stops changing. Can be visually recognized.

(Second embodiment)
Next, the control of the movable accessory 22 in the second embodiment will be described. First, the effect by the movable accessory 22 in 2nd Example is demonstrated using FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect produced by the movable accessory 22 in the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, the movable accessory 22 operates in the operation pattern shown in FIG. 15 in addition to the operation pattern shown in FIG. 10 described above. Hereinafter, the operation pattern illustrated in FIG. 10 is referred to as a first operation pattern, and the operation pattern illustrated in FIG. 15 is referred to as a second operation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 15B, in the second operation pattern, when the left movable accessory 22a slides to the right from the initial position, the right end of the left movable accessory 22a is displayed as a normal decorative design 80. It moves only to the left of the position. For this reason, even if the movable combination 22 operates in the second operation pattern, the normal decorative design 80 is not hidden by the left movable combination 22a. On the other hand, the right movable accessory 22b slides leftward from the initial position to the center of the screen of the image display 21 to hide the special decorative design 70. And as shown in FIG.15 (c), when the fluctuation | variation of the special decoration design 70 stops, the right and left movable accessory 22 returns to an initial position. Such a second operation pattern is stored in advance.

  As described above, in the second operation pattern, even when the movement of the special symbol starts and the movable accessory 22 operates, the movable accessory 22 does not hide the normal decorative symbol 80. In the second embodiment, after the special symbol change starts and the first operation pattern is selected, when the normal symbol change starts, the operation pattern is changed from the first operation pattern to the second operation pattern. The operation of the movable accessory 22 is controlled. As a result, the normal decorative design 80 is made visible at the time of starting and stopping the change of the normal design.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the detail of control of the movable accessory 22 in 2nd Example is demonstrated. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing details of processing performed in the image sound control unit 500 for controlling the movable accessory 22 in the second embodiment.

  The process shown in FIG. 16 is performed after the production contents (image production and operation pattern of the movable accessory 22) are determined (selected) based on the special symbol change start command. Here, it is assumed that the first motion pattern is selected as the motion pattern of the movable accessory 22. That is, there is an effect in which the movable accessory 22 covers the entire screen of the image display 21 during the change of the special symbol in accordance with the winning of the game ball at the starting port (the first starting port 25a or the second starting port 25b). It shall be selected. The process shown in FIG. 16 is performed after the above-described first operation pattern selection process (effect content determination process). In FIG. 16, the same processes as those in FIG. 14 are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in FIG. Further, the process shown in FIG. 16 is repeatedly executed at predetermined time intervals.

  In FIG. 16, after the processing from step 1001 to step 1003 is performed, the processing of step 1101 is performed.

  In step 1101, the image sound control unit 500 changes the operation pattern of the movable accessory 22 from the first operation pattern to the second operation pattern. Here, in step 1003, when the movable accessory 22 operates in the first operation pattern, the movable accessory 22 conceals the normal decorative symbol 80 at the timing of starting or stopping the variation of the normal symbol. 500 changes the operation pattern to the second operation pattern. In the next step 1006, the movable accessory 22 is controlled so as to operate with the changed second operation pattern. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the movable accessory 22 from concealing the normal decorative symbol 80 at the timing of starting or stopping the variation of the normal symbol.

  On the other hand, if NO in step 1001 or NO in step 1003, the process of step 1102 is executed. In Step 1102, the image sound control unit 500 maintains the operation pattern of the movable accessory 22 with the first operation pattern that has already been selected. Here, the normal pattern is not started or stopped, or the normal decorative design 80 is not hidden by the movable accessory 22 at the normal design change start or stop timing, so the operation pattern is not changed. In the next step 1006, the movable accessory 22 is controlled so as to operate in the first operation pattern.

  Next, an example of the operation of the movable accessory 22 by the process shown in FIG. 16 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing the relationship between the position of the left movable accessory 22a and the time in each operation pattern. FIG. 17A is a diagram illustrating a relationship between the position of the left movable accessory 22a and time in the first operation pattern. FIG. 17B is a diagram showing the relationship between the position of the movable accessory 22a on the left side and time when the movable accessory 22 is changed to the second motion pattern before operating in the first motion pattern. FIG. 17C is a diagram showing the relationship between the position of the left movable accessory 22a and time when the movable accessory 22 is changed to the second operation pattern after operating in the first operation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 17B, when the detection means 60 detects the passage of the game ball before the timing s1 when the operation of the movable accessory 22 starts (time s20), the image sound control unit 500 is movable. Before the operation of the accessory 22 starts, the operation pattern is changed from the first operation pattern to the second operation pattern. For example, the first operation pattern is changed to the second operation pattern at the timing when the detection means 60 detects the passage of the game ball.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 17C, when the detection means 60 detects the passage of the game ball after the timing s1 when the operation of the movable accessory 22 starts (time s21), the image sound control unit 500 Even if the first operation pattern is operating, the operation pattern of the movable accessory 22 is changed to the second operation pattern. As a result, the normal decorative symbol 80 is made visible at the time when the normal symbol variation starts after the detection means 60 detects the passage of the game ball.

  In the above flowchart, it is determined whether or not the movable accessory 22 conceals the normal decorative symbol 80 at the normal symbol variation start timing or variation stop timing (S1003 in FIG. 17), and the determination result is affirmative. The operation pattern is changed (S1101). In other embodiments, the process of step 1003 (and step 1002) may not necessarily be performed. That is, when the normal symbol is changed regardless of whether or not the movable accessory 22 hides the normal decorative symbol 80 at the normal symbol variation start timing or the fluctuation stop timing, the operation of the movable accessory 22 is performed. It may be changed.

  Further, in the above process, after the special symbol variation starts and the first motion pattern is selected, the normal symbol variation begins and the motion pattern is changed to the second motion pattern. That is, after the first operation pattern is selected first, it is changed to the second operation pattern. In the above process, when the variation of the special symbol starts after the variation of the normal symbol first, the second motion pattern may be selected without selecting the first motion pattern.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, the motion pattern of the movable accessory 22 is changed from the first motion pattern stored in advance to the second motion pattern in accordance with the variation of the normal symbol. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent the movable accessory 22 from concealing the normal decorative symbol 80 at the normal symbol variation start timing or variation stop timing.

(Modification)
Note that the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and may be in the following form.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the movable accessory 22 capable of covering the entire screen has been described as an example. However, in other embodiments, the normal decorative design 80 is hidden by covering a part of the screen. A movable accessory that performs various operations may be used. The movable accessory is arranged around the image display 21 and moves to the front of the screen during the change of the special symbol to hide the normal decorative symbol 80 (and the special decorative symbol 70).

  Moreover, in the said Example, the movable accessory 22 shall move to the front surface of the image display 21 according to the change of a special symbol. In other embodiments, the movable accessory 22 may move to the front of the image display 21 during a jackpot game that is executed when the variation of the special symbol stops and is a jackpot. That is, during the jackpot game (the jackpot game state), the opening / closing process of the big prize opening 28 is performed, a predetermined moving image effect is displayed on the image display 21, and an effect by the movable accessory 22 is performed. Even during such a big hit game, since the normal symbol lottery is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 27, the normal decorative symbol 80 may be concealed when the movable accessory is operating. However, even during the jackpot game, the normal decorative symbol 80 can be prevented from being hidden during the jackpot game by controlling the movable accessory by the above-described method.

  In another embodiment, the movable accessory 22 may operate not only during the jackpot game but also in the probability variation game state. That is, the movable accessory 22 may operate according to the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 (a jackpot gaming state, a probability variation gaming state (including a latent certain gaming state), a normal gaming state, etc.). For example, in the latent game state, in response to the player performing a predetermined operation, an effect may be performed in which the movable accessory 22 operates to hide the screen (part or all). Even in such a case, the movable accessory 22 is controlled according to the variation of the normal symbol by the above-described method.

  Moreover, in the said Example, the position of the movable accessory 22 was controlled by changing a predetermined operation | movement pattern, and it controlled so that the normal decorative design 80 was not hidden. In another embodiment, when it is determined that the normal decorative symbol 80 is hidden by the movable accessory 22 at the normal symbol variation stop or start timing, the movable accessory 22 may not be operated. That is, in such a case, the operation of the movable accessory 22 may be prohibited and control may be performed so that the movable accessory 22 does not move from the initial position.

  Moreover, in the said Example, it controlled so that the normal decorative design 80 could be visually recognized by controlling the position of a movable accessory. In another embodiment, the normal decorative design 80 may be controlled so as to be visible by deforming the movable accessory. For example, a part of the movable accessory that hides the normal decorative design 80 may be deformed to make the normal decorative design 80 visible. Further, in another embodiment, a part of the movable accessory is configured by a device (for example, a transmissive liquid crystal display device or a transmissive organic EL display device) that can be electrically switched between transparent and opaque. The normal decorative pattern 80 may be controlled so as to be visible by controlling the transparency / opacity of the object. In this case, if the normal decorative design 80 is not hidden at the start of change or stop timing of the normal design, the normal decorative design 80 that is opaque and displayed on the image display 21 is hidden. On the other hand, when the normal decorative design 80 is hidden at the start of change or stop of the normal design, the normal decorative design 80 that is transparent and displayed on the image display 21 is made visible.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 20 ... Game area 21 ... Image display 22 ... Movable accessory 23 ... Board lamp 24 ... Discharge port 25a ... 1st start port 25b ... 2nd start port 26 ... Electric tulip 27 ... Gate 28 ... Grand prize opening 29 ... Normal prize opening 3 ... Display 31a ... First special symbol display 31b ... Second special symbol display 32a ... First special symbol hold indicator 32b ... Second special symbol hold indicator 33 ... Normal symbol display 34 ... Normal symbol hold indicator 35 ... Game status indicator 43 ... Lock part 5 ... Frame member 51 ... Handle 52 ... Lever 53 ... Stop button 54 ... Eject button 55 ... Speaker 56 ... Frame lamp 57 ... Effect button 58 ... Production key 59 ... Plate 60 ... Detection means 61 ... Guide 70 ... Special decorative design 80 ... Normal decorative design 100 ... Main control units 101, 201, 301, 401, 501, 601 ... CP
102, 202, 302, 402, 502, 602 ... ROM
103, 203, 303, 403, 503, 603 ... RAM
111a ... 1st start port switch 111b ... 2nd start port switch 112 ... Electric tulip opening / closing part 113 ... Gate switch 114 ... Grand prize opening switch 115 ... Grand prize opening / closing part 116 ... Normal prize opening switch 200 ... Launch control part 211 ... Launching device 300 ... payout control unit 311 ... payout drive unit 312 ... payout ball detection switch 313 ... fraud detection switch 314 ... ball detection switch 315 ... full detection switch 400 ... effect control unit 404 ... RTC
500 ... Image sound control unit 600 ... Lamp control unit

Claims (7)

A pachinko gaming machine that changes the first symbol according to the winning of the game ball to the first winning opening, and changes the second symbol according to the winning of the gaming ball to the second winning port,
An image display for displaying variations of the first symbol and the second symbol;
A movable accessory capable of moving to the front of the screen of the image display and concealing the second design displayed on the image display according to the variation of the first design or the gaming state ,
When the variation start or stop of the second symbol is performed, calculating means for calculating the timing of the variation start or stop of the second symbol;
Determination means for determining whether or not the movable accessory conceals the second symbol at the timing calculated by the calculation means;
Control means for controlling the movable accessory so that the second symbol is not concealed at the calculated timing when it is determined by the determination means that the movable accessory conceals the second symbol. Gaming machine. Provided on a path through which the game ball upstream of the second prize opening passes, and further comprising detecting means for detecting the passage of the game ball before winning the game ball in the second prize opening;
2. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the detecting unit detects the passage of the game ball, the calculating unit calculates a timing of starting the variation of the second symbol. 3.   The control means controls the movable accessory such that the second symbol is not concealed at the calculated timing by changing the operation start or operation end timing of the movable accessory. 2. A pachinko gaming machine according to 2.   The pachinko according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the control means controls the movable accessory so that the second symbol is not concealed at the calculated timing by changing an operation speed of the movable accessory. Gaming machine.   3. The pachinko game according to claim 1, wherein the control means controls the movable accessory so that the second symbol is not concealed at the calculated timing by prohibiting the movement of the movable accessory. Machine. The first symbol is a special symbol, the second symbol is a normal symbol,
The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the movable accessory moves to the front of the screen of the image display device during the change of the special symbol. The first symbol is a special symbol, the second symbol is a normal symbol,
The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the movable accessory moves to a front surface of the screen of the image display device in a jackpot gaming state that shifts according to a result of the special symbol lottery.

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