JP5616140B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a movable structure that blocks at least a part of a display screen such as a liquid crystal display.

  Conventionally, in a general gaming machine, a special symbol is displayed by a 7-segment LED or the like by direct control from the main control device, while the liquid crystal display is controlled by the control of the effect control device based on the effect control command from the main control device. Using an image display device such as (LCD) or the like, an effect by displaying an image with motion is performed using an effect symbol (demo symbol) corresponding to the special symbol.

  In recent years, in the image display effect using the effect symbol, an increasing number of game machines are performing an effect that causes a movable structure (so-called accessory) to appear and disappear in front of a liquid crystal display that displays the effect symbol. If the movable structure is moved during the production on the liquid crystal display, the production on the liquid crystal display and the production on the movable structure are combined to enhance the production effect synergistically.

  Further, as this type of gaming machine, there is a case where a symbol called the fourth symbol is displayed on a part of the display screen of the liquid crystal display during the variable display of the effect symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display. The fourth symbol is, for example, a “fourth symbol” following the left effect symbol (first symbol), the middle effect symbol (second symbol), and the right effect symbol (third symbol). The 4th pattern is generally a simple mark (for example, “□” or “○” figure, etc.) with a color added. For example, by changing the display color, the change / stop display is expressed. ing.

However, in a gaming machine having a mechanism in which the movable structure can appear and disappear in front of the liquid crystal display, the 4th pattern displayed on the liquid crystal display may be obstructed by the movement of the movable structure, and may become invisible. This is not preferable because it may cause distrust to the player.
Therefore, two areas for displaying the fourth symbol are provided on the display screen of the liquid crystal display, and when the movable structure is in the first position, only one of the fourth symbols is visually recognized by the player. There is a technique in which when the object is in the second position, the player can visually recognize the other 4th symbol (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
According to the technique of Patent Document 1, it is considered that even in a gaming machine provided with a movable structure, the player can easily visually recognize the fourth symbol during the game.

JP 2008-289589 A

  By the way, in recent years, movable structures in gaming machines often take various movable forms in order to further enhance the effects of the game. For example, an accessory imitating a shutter opens and closes in front of the liquid crystal display, a large rotating body rotates, and a robot accessory appears. In some extreme cases, there is a structure in which the rear liquid crystal display is hardly visible.

  Regarding the technique of Patent Document 1 described above, since the movable structure is a simple structure that only slides to the left and right, it is considered that the problem does not occur so much, but in order not to hide the 4th pattern Even so, there are restrictions on ensuring the visibility of the shape and operation of the movable structure. In addition, in order to cope with a recent movable structure having a wide variety of movable forms, which region of the liquid crystal display should display the 4th pattern, and even if it is displayed, the complicated movement of the movable structure There is a risk that the movable control and display control such as how to deal with the above will be complicated.

  Therefore, according to the present invention, even when the movable structure moves and blocks a part of the liquid crystal display, the player can continue to visually recognize the interlocking information such as the 4th symbol. It is intended to provide technology.

The present invention employs the following means in order to solve the above problems.
Solution 1: The gaming machine of the present invention, when a lottery opportunity occurs during the game, lottery execution means for executing an internal lottery, and when the internal lottery is executed, the symbols are variably displayed over a predetermined fluctuation time. The symbol display means for stopping and displaying the symbol in a manner according to the result of the internal lottery later, and the variable display corresponding to the symbol variable display by the symbol display means at least within the variable time at the position closest to the glass surface After executing the effect, when executing the stop display effect corresponding to the stop display of the symbol by the symbol display means, the effect information display means for displaying the effect information based on the lottery result of the internal lottery on the display screen, The display screen of the effect information display means is arranged in front of the display screen of the effect information display means and appears in front of the display screen of the effect information display means. A movable means for moving a movable body that can be moved to a state in which at least a part is blocked and a state in which the display screen of the effect information display means is not blocked, and arranged in front of the movable body of the movable means as viewed from the player Then, after executing a variation display effect corresponding to the symbol variation display by the symbol display means within at least the variation time, when executing the stop display effect corresponding to the symbol stop display by the symbol display means, It is characterized by comprising linked information display means for displaying on the display screen linked information that is information related to the effect information and is displayed in a manner linked to the symbol variation display and stop display by the symbol display means. It is a gaming machine.

The gaming machine of the solution 1 proceeds along the flow shown below, for example. The wording in parentheses is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to this.
(1) When a lottery opportunity occurs during the game (winning in the upper start winning opening, winning in the lower starting winning opening), an internal lottery is executed (special symbol lottery).
(2) When the internal lottery of (1) above is executed, the symbol (special symbol) is variably displayed, and the symbol is stopped and displayed in a manner corresponding to the result of the internal lottery.
(3) When the change / stop display effect corresponding to the change / stop display in (2) is executed, effect information based on the result of the internal lottery is displayed on the display screen.

  Here, the effect information is information displayed on a liquid crystal display or the like, and is information displayed based on the result of the internal lottery. The effect information corresponds to, for example, an effect symbol (demo symbol) composed of numbers, letters, etc., or an image of a person who performs a Mahjong tile or a battle even if it is not a symbol. For example, in the case of performing a variable display effect using three rows of effect symbols, the game is “big hit” if three effect symbols of the same type are finally stopped in a straight line. In the case of Mahjong tiles, for example, a “big hit” will be given if the player goes up, and in the case of a battle, a “hit” will be given if he wins. Furthermore, even if three production symbols are not arranged in a straight line, if a special symbol is displayed in the center, it may be a big hit (for example, “7”-“special symbol”-“7”). If three words stop in a line, they can be a big hit (for example, "A"-"TA"-"RI"). The effect information is displayed in such a manner that the player can easily recognize (easy to understand) whether the lottery result of the internal lottery is “big hit” or “out of game”.

(4) When a predetermined movement opportunity occurs, the movable body is caused to appear and appear in front of the display screen of (3) as viewed from the player.
(5) When executing the change / stop display effect corresponding to the change / stop display in (2) above, the information is related to the effect information in (3) above and is displayed in the change / stop display in (2) above. The interlocking information displayed in the interlocked mode is displayed on a display screen arranged in front of the movable body (4) as viewed from the player.

  Here, the linkage information is linked to the symbol of (2), such as fluctuating according to the symbol change display of (2) above, and stopping according to the symbol stop display of (2) above. This is information displayed in a manner, for example, the 4th symbol corresponds to this. The linked information is information that is difficult for the player to recognize the lottery result of the internal lottery compared to the effect information.

According to Solution 1, the arrangement relationship of each structure is as follows: “Display screen for displaying interlocking information in (5) above” → “Moving body in (4)” → “(3 ) Display information display effect information ”. Therefore, no matter what complicated movement of the movable body of (4) above, the interlocking information displayed on the display screen of (5) above will not be lost, and the player continues the interlocking information. And can continue to see. As a result, the movable body (4) can be freely moved, and the range of effects of the movable body can be widened.
In addition, since the interlocking information only needs to be fixedly displayed on the display screen of (5) above, it is not necessary to change the display position depending on the movable form of the movable body as in the prior art, and the control burden can be reduced accordingly. Can do. The gaming machine of the present invention eliminates the restrictions related to the display effect of the conventional effect symbol, and a movable structure is provided between the back side indicator that displays the effect symbol and the front side indicator that displays the fourth symbol. Arrangement makes it possible to diversify the variations of the effect for the display that displays the effect design, and the display device that displays the 4th design can move by sliding to the front of the display that displays the effect design. Even if it is, it is possible to display effects in a state where the visibility of the fourth symbol is always secured.

  Solving means 2: In the solving means 1, the interlocking information display means appears in front of the display screen of the effect information display means and blocks at least a part of the display screen of the effect information display means, and the effect information display. It is a gaming machine characterized in that it can move to a state in which the display screen of the means is not blocked.

  According to the solution 2, the display screen for displaying the interlocking information moves in front of the display screen for displaying the effect information. Therefore, the movable body moves in a complicated manner and the display for displaying the interlocking information is displayed. Even if the screen appears in front of the display screen displaying the effect information, the player can continue to visually recognize the interlocking information.

  Solving means 3: In the solving means 2, the interlocking information display means is a gaming machine characterized in that the display screen for displaying the interlocking information can be moved in a state directed to the player.

  According to the solving means 3, since the interlocking information display means can be moved with the display screen displaying the interlocking information directed to the player, the display screen displaying the interlocking information operates while maintaining the posture. As a result, the interlocking information can always be shown to the player, and the certainty of visual recognition of the interlocking information is increased.

  Solving means 4: In the solving means 2, the interlocking information display means has a front surface and a back surface, and is provided with a display screen for displaying the interlocking information on both the front surface and the back surface.

  According to the solving means 4, since the interlocking information display means includes a display screen for displaying the interlocking information on both the front and back surfaces, the display screen of the interlocking information display means is reversed (turned over), Even when the display screen of the interlocking information display means rotates like a revolving door, the visibility of the interlocking information is not impaired.

Gaming machine of the present invention can be the effect display in a state where the visibility of the fourth symbol to ensure.

It is an external appearance perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is the front view which showed the game board independently. It is a front view which expands and shows a display apparatus. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a disassembled perspective view of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which expands and shows an effect unit. It is the front view of the rotating plate which showed the state of the initial posture. It is a front view of the state which the rotating plate rotated to the limit angle of the clockwise direction. It is a front view of the state which the rotating plate rotated to the limit angle of the counterclockwise direction. It is a front view of each drive device of a door member. It is a top view of a drive device. It is a perspective view which shows the retracted state of a door member. It is a perspective view which shows an example of a mode during the sliding operation | movement of a door member. It is a perspective view which shows the contact state of a door member. It is a block diagram which shows the various electronic devices with which the pachinko machine was equipped. It is a block diagram concerning control of the drive system of the effect control device. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a reset start process (1/2). It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a reset start process (2/2). It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of an interruption management process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a switch input event process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a special symbol memory update process. It is the flowchart which showed the example of the procedure of the pre-reading perception determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the structural example of a special symbol game process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the special symbol change pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a big hit hour variation pattern determination process. It is a figure which shows an example of the "big hit time fluctuation pattern selection table address state selection table". It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern selection table at the time of 2 round winning during non-probability change. It is a figure which shows an example of the change pattern selection table at the time of 2 round winning selection during 2 rounds after certain change. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of the special symbol stop display process. It is a flowchart which shows the structural example of a display output management process. It is a flowchart which shows the structural example of a variable winning apparatus management process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a big winning opening opening pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a big prize opening / closing operation | movement process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of a big winning opening closing process. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of an end process. It is a continuation figure showing the example of the effect performed at the time of 2 round winning. It is a continuation figure which shows the example of production (part) in hidden probability change mode. It is a continuation figure showing an example of mode change production. It is a continuous figure which shows the example of an effect of the movable accessory apparatus by 1st Embodiment (1/2). It is a continuous figure which shows the example of an effect of the movable accessory apparatus by 1st Embodiment (2/2). It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of effect control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of effect design management processing. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a procedure of an effect design change pre-process. It is a figure which shows the pachinko machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the pachinko machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a continuation figure showing the example of production of the movable accessory device by a 2nd embodiment. It is a figure which shows the pachinko machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the pachinko machine which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a continuation figure showing the example of production of the movable accessory device by a 3rd embodiment. It is a figure which shows the pachinko machine which concerns on 4th Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the slide mechanism of a 2nd liquid crystal display. It is a continuation figure showing the example of production of the movable accessory device by a 4th embodiment. It is a figure which shows the pachinko machine which concerns on 5th Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the inversion mechanism of a 2nd liquid crystal display. It is a continuation figure showing the example of production of the movable accessory device by a 5th embodiment.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter abbreviated as “pachinko machine”) 1. The pachinko machine 1 uses a game ball as a game medium, and a player borrows a game ball from a game hall operator to play a game with the pachinko machine 1. In the game of the pachinko machine 1, each game ball is a medium having a game value, and a privilege (profit) that the player enjoys as a result of the game is, for example, a game ball acquired by the player Based on the number of games, it can be converted into a game value. The overall configuration of the gaming machine will be described below with reference to FIG. In this specification, the directions of “front (front side)”, “rear (back side)”, “left”, “right”, “upper”, and “lower” are the same as those in FIG. 7 (game machine frame) is the direction specified when viewed from the front side (player side) indicated by arrow A.

[Overall configuration of gaming machine]
The pachinko machine 1 mainly includes an outer frame assembly 2, a glass frame unit 4, a tray unit 6 and a plastic frame assembly 7 (game machine frame) as its main body. Among these, the outer frame assembly 2 is a structure in which wood is combined in a vertically long rectangular shape, and the outer frame assembly 2 uses fasteners such as screws for island facilities (not shown) in the game hall. Are fixed.

  The other glass frame unit 4, tray unit 6, and plastic frame assembly 7 are attached to the island facility via the outer frame assembly 2, and these operate in an openable manner via a hinge mechanism (not shown). An opening / closing axis of a hinge mechanism (not shown) extends in the vertical direction along the left end as viewed from the front of the pachinko machine 1.

  The pachinko machine 1 includes a game board 8 as a game unit. The game board 8 is supported by the plastic frame assembly 7 behind (inside) the glass frame unit 4. The game board 8 can be attached to and detached from the plastic frame assembly 7 with the glass frame unit 4 opened to the front side, for example. The glass frame unit 4 has a vertically oval window 4A formed at the center thereof, and a glass unit (no reference numeral) is attached in the window 4A. When the glass frame unit 4 is closed, a space in which a game ball can flow down is formed between the inner surface of the glass unit and the game board surface.

  The saucer unit 6 has a shape protruding from the outer frame assembly 2 to the front side as a whole, and an upper dish 6a is formed on the upper surface thereof. The upper plate 6a can store a game ball (rental ball) lent to a player and a game ball (prize ball) acquired by winning a prize. The pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a so-called CR machine (model connected to the CR unit), and a game ball borrowed by a player is received from a payout unit 6 (an upper plate 6a) separately from a payout unit, not shown. ).

  A lending operation unit 14 is provided on the left side of the tray unit 6, and a ball lending button 10 and a return button 12 are arranged on the lending operation unit 14. When a player operates the ball lending button 10 with a valuable medium (for example, a magnetic recording medium, a storage IC built-in medium, etc.) inserted in a CR unit (not shown), the number corresponding to a predetermined frequency unit (for example, 5 degrees). (For example, 125) game balls are lent out. For this reason, a frequency display unit 11 is disposed on the front surface of the lending operation unit 14, and the frequency display unit 11 displays the remaining frequency of the valuable medium loaded in the CR unit. The player can receive the return of the valuable medium with the remaining frequency by operating the return button 12. Although the CR machine is taken as an example in the present embodiment, the pachinko machine 1 may be a cash machine (a model not connected to the CR unit) different from the CR machine.

  Further, on the front surface of the tray unit 6, a first ball removal button 6b is installed on the right side of the upper plate 6a in the upper position, and a second ball removal button 6c is installed on the left side of the upper plate 6a. Yes. The player can push down the first ball removal button 6b to drop the game balls stored in the upstream and middle stream vicinity of the upper plate 6a downward and discharge them. In addition, the player can push down the second ball removal button 6c to drop the game ball stored downstream of the upper plate 6a downward and discharge it. The discharged game ball is received by, for example, a ball receiving box (not shown).

  A grip unit 16 is installed at the lower right portion of the tray unit 6. The player operates the grip unit 16 to operate a launch control board set (not shown), and can launch (shoot) a game ball toward the game area 8a (ball launcher). The launched game ball rises along the left side edge of the game board 8, and on the left side of the game board 8, an inner guide rail 8 b (see FIG. 2) located near the center of the game board 8 and the inner guide rail 8 b. It is guided into the launch passage 8d sandwiched between the outer guide rails 8c located outside and thrown into the game area 8a. A large number of obstacle nails, windmills (without reference numerals in the drawing) and the like are arranged in the game area 8a, and the thrown-in game balls flow down in the game area 8a while being guided and guided by the obstacle nails and the windmill. The configuration of the game area 8a (board surface) will be further described later with reference to another drawing.

A pair of left and right speakers 54 are installed on the upper part of the glass frame unit 4. The speaker 54 outputs a sound effect, BGM, voice, etc. (overall sound) to execute an effect. Further, a glass frame lamp 46 is installed in the glass frame unit 4 so as to surround the glass frame unit 4 as a component for production. The glass frame lamp 46 performs an effect by, for example, light emission (lighting and blinking, change in luminance gradation, change in color tone, etc.) of the built-in LED.
In the center of the tray unit 6, an effect switching button 45 is installed at a position in front of the upper plate 6a. The player operates the effect switching button 45 to switch the contents of the effect (background screen displayed on the liquid crystal display), for example, during the change of the symbol, during the decisive display of the jackpot, or during any jackpot game (Notice effect, probability change promotion effect, etc.) can be generated.

[Configuration of the board]
FIG. 2 is a front view showing the game board 8 alone.
In the game area 8a, a starting gate 20, normal winning ports 22, 24, an upper starting winning port 26, a variable starting winning device 28, a variable winning device 30, and the like are installed. The game balls thrown into the game area 8a randomly pass through the start gate 20 in the process of flowing down, or the normal winning ports 22, 24, the upper starting winning port 26, and the variable starting winning device during operation. Win 28 (enter a ball). The game balls that have passed through the start gate 20 continue to flow down in the game area 8a, but the winning game balls are collected to the back side of the game board 8 through through holes formed in the game board.

  The variable start winning device 28 operates when a predetermined condition is satisfied (when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in a winning manner), and accordingly, the lower start winning port 28a can be awarded. (Ordinary electric appliance). The variable start winning device 28 has, for example, a pair of left and right movable pieces 28b, and these movable pieces 28b reciprocate in the left-right direction along the board surface by the action of a link mechanism using a solenoid (not shown), for example. That is, as shown in the figure, the left and right movable pieces 28b are in the closed position with the tip facing upward, and at this time, winning to the lower start winning opening 28a is impossible (a state in which there is no gap through which game balls can flow). ing. On the other hand, when the variable start winning device 28 is operated, the left and right movable pieces 28b are displaced (expanded) from the closed position toward the open position, and the opening width of the lower start winning port 28a is expanded to the left and right. During this time, the variable start winning device 28 is in a state in which a game ball can flow in, and generates a win to the lower start winning port 28a. Note that the arrangement (gauge) of the obstacle nails installed on the game board 8 is basically a mode in which it is easy to guide the flow of the game balls toward the variable start winning device 28, but the game balls are always variable. The inflow does not necessarily flow into the start winning device 28, but the inflow occurs only at random.

  In addition, the above variable winning device 30 operates when a prescribed condition is satisfied (when a special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode other than non-winning), and can be awarded to a big winning opening (no reference sign). (Special electric equipment). The variable winning device 30 has, for example, one opening / closing member 30a, and this opening / closing member 30a reciprocates in the front-rear direction with respect to the board surface by the action of a link mechanism using a solenoid (not shown), for example. As shown in the figure, the opening / closing member 30a is in the closed position (closed state) along the board surface, and at this time, winning in the big winning opening is always impossible (the big winning opening is closed). When the variable winning device 30 is operated, the opening / closing member 30a is displaced so as to fall forward with its lower end edge as a hinge, thereby opening the large winning opening (open state). During this time, the variable winning device 30 is in a state in which the inflow of game balls is not impossible, and can generate an event of winning a prize winning opening. At this time, the opening / closing member 30a also functions as a member for guiding the inflow of the game ball to the special winning opening.

  In addition, an out port 32 is formed in the game area 8 a, and game balls that have not won a prize are finally collected through the out port 32 to the back side of the game board 8. In addition, all game balls that have been driven into the game area 8 a including the game balls won in the upper start winning opening 26, the variable start winning device 28, and the variable winning device 30 are collected to the back side of the game board 8. The collected game balls are discharged out of the frame from the back side of the pachinko machine 1 through an out passage assembly (not shown), and further join a supply path of an island facility (not shown).

A display device 3 is provided at the lower right position of the game board 8.
FIG. 3 is an enlarged front view showing the display device 3.
The display device 3 is provided with, for example, a normal symbol display device 33 and a normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, as well as a special symbol display device 34, a special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, and a game state display device 38. Among these, the normal symbol display device 33, for example, turns on two lamps (LEDs) alternately to display the normal symbols variably, and stops and displays the normal symbols when the lamps are turned on or off. The normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a displays 0 to 4 memory numbers depending on, for example, a combination of turning off, lighting, or blinking of two lamps (LEDs).

  The special symbol display device 34 can display the variation state and the stopped state of the special symbol by, for example, a 7-segment LED (with dots) (symbol display means). Moreover, the special symbol operation | movement memory lamp 34a can display 0-4 memory numbers by the combination of light extinction of two lamps (LED), lighting, or blinking, for example. For example, when both lamps are off, 0 is stored, when 1 lamp is lit, 1 is displayed, and when the same lamp is flashing, 2 is displayed. When the other lamp is turned on, 3 stored numbers are displayed, and when the two lamps are both flashed, 4 stored numbers are displayed. Note that the number of memories may be more than four.

  The special symbol operation memory lamp 34a wins in either case when the game ball flows into the upper start winning opening 26 or when the game ball flows into the variable start winning device 28 (lower start winning opening 28a). The display increases one by one in the sense of memorizing the occurrence of the occurrence, and the display decreases by one each time the change of the special symbol is triggered by the winning. In this embodiment, when the special symbol operation memory lamp 34a is not lit (the number of memories is 0), the upper start winning opening 26 or the variable start winning device is in a state in which the special symbol can already start to change (when stopped). The display does not increase even if a game ball flows into 28 (lower start winning opening 28a). That is, the display number (maximum of 4) of the special symbol operation memory lamp 34a represents the number of winnings (the number of reserved balls) for which the change of the special symbol has not yet started at that time.

  The game state display device 38 includes, for example, four LEDs corresponding respectively to the jackpot type display lamps 38a and 38b, the probability variation state display lamp 38c, and the short time state display lamp 38d. In the present embodiment, the big hit type display lamp 38a represents “per 2 rounds”, and the big hit type display lamp 38b represents “per 15 rounds”.

  In this embodiment, the normal symbol display device 33, the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, the special symbol display device 34, the special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, and the game state display device 38 described above are mounted on one integrated display board 89. It is attached to the game board 8 in a state where

[Other configuration of the game board: see FIG. 2]
The game board 8 is provided with a production unit 40 from the center position to the right side. The production unit 40 functions as a guide member whose upper edge portion 40a changes the flow direction of the game ball, and also includes a main decorative component 40b having a name portion indicating the unique name of the pachinko machine 1 inside thereof, And a decorative part 40c composed of a plurality of light emitting devices simulating a searchlight. The decorative parts 40b and 40c can enhance the decorativeness of the game board 8 by the three-dimensional modeling, and can perform a dramatic operation by emitting transmitted light using, for example, a built-in light emitter (LED or the like).

  Further, a first liquid crystal display 42-1 (image display, effect information display means) is installed inside the effect unit 40, and the first liquid crystal display 42-1 corresponds to a special symbol. Various effect images including effect symbols are displayed. Further, a second liquid crystal display 42-2 (image display, interlocking information display means) is installed on the front side of the first liquid crystal display 42-1 and in the vicinity of the decorative component 40c. The second symbol Z (interlocking information) is displayed on the two liquid crystal display 42-2. The 2nd liquid crystal display 42-2 is arrange | positioned in the position close | similar to the glass unit (glass surface) of the glass frame unit 4 (refer FIG. 1). The details of the arrangement relationship between the first liquid crystal display 42-1 and the second liquid crystal display 42-2 will be described later. In this way, the game board 8 impresses the player with the characteristics of the pachinko machine 1 based on the configuration of the board surface (cell board design and the like) and the decoration of the effect unit 40.

  A ball guide passage 40d is formed at the left edge of the effect unit 40, and a rolling stage 40e is formed at the lower edge thereof. The ball guide passage 40d is opened obliquely upward to the left in the game area 8a. When a game ball flowing down in the game area 8a randomly flows into the ball guide path 40d, it passes through the inside and rolls. Released onto the stage 40e. The upper surface of the rolling stage 40e has a smooth curved surface, and here the game ball rolls freely in the left-right direction. The game ball that has rolled on the rolling stage 40e will eventually flow into the lower game area 8a. A ball discharge path 40f is formed at the center position of the rolling stage 40e, and the game ball that has flowed down from the rolling stage 40e to the ball discharge path 40f easily flows into the upper start winning opening 26 directly below the ball discharge path 40f.

  The effect unit 40 is provided with a drive source (for example, a motor, a solenoid, etc.) together with a movable accessory device for effect (a movable body that imitates a shutter in the present embodiment). In addition to the effect using the image by the first liquid crystal display 42-1 and the effect by the light emitter, the movable object device for effect can execute the effect accompanied by the operation of the tangible object. Details of the movable accessory device will be described later.

[Configuration on the back side]
FIG. 4 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 1.
As shown in FIG. 4, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, there are a power supply control unit 162, a main control board unit 170, a dispensing device unit 172, a flow path unit 173, a launch control board set 174, and a dispensing control board unit 176. A back cover unit 178 and the like are installed. In addition to this, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, various electronic devices (including a control computer not shown) constituting the power supply system and control system of the pachinko machine 1, external terminal plates 160 and 161, power cord (power plug) 164, a ground wire (ground terminal) 166, connection wiring (not shown), and the like are installed. Electronic devices will be further described later based on other block diagrams (FIGS. 15 and 16).

  The payout device unit 172 has, for example, a prize ball tank 172a and a prize ball case (no reference sign), and the prize ball tank 172a is installed on the upper edge (back side) of the plastic frame assembly 7. In this state, game balls replenished from a replenishment route (not shown) can be stored. The game balls stored in the prize ball tank 172a are guided to a prize ball case through an upper prize ball basket (not shown). The flow path unit 173 guides the game ball sent out from the payout unit 172 toward the tray unit 6 on the front side.

[Placement of pachinko machine parts]
Next, the arrangement relationship of each part of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the pachinko machine 1.
As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a plastic frame assembly 7, a game board 8 that is attached to the game board attachment portion 4 a of the plastic frame assembly 7, and an effect unit 40 that is attached to the game board 8 ( The front unit 50 and the rear unit 60), the movable accessory device 213 disposed on the rear surface of the game board 8, the first liquid crystal display 42-1 disposed on the rear surface of the movable accessory device 213, and the rendering unit 40 The second liquid crystal display 42-2 is arranged, and a control device (not shown) is provided. Hereinafter, the configuration of each component will be described.

[Plastic frame assembly]
A game board mounting portion 4a as a space for housing the game board 8 is provided on the inner upper side of the plastic frame assembly 7, and the game board 8 is attached by a mounting member (not shown) while being housed in the game board mounting section 4a. It is done. A launch control board set 174 is provided at the inner lower part of the glass frame unit 4.

  The glass frame unit 4 is attached to the outer frame assembly 2 so as to be openable and detachable (replaceable) in the front lateral direction by, for example, a left hinge 4c. The front door 4d is attached to the glass frame unit 4 so as to be openable and detachable (replaceable) in the front lateral direction with a hinge 4e on the upper left side, for example. The tray unit 6 is attached to the glass frame unit 4 so as to be openable and detachable (replaceable) in the front lateral direction, for example, by a hinge 4f on the lower left side.

[Game board]
The game board 8 includes a game board 8e called a decorative board and a front board 8f attached to the front surface of the game board 8e.
The game board 8e is formed of, for example, a synthetic resin plate or a veneer board having a predetermined thickness, and the front surface of the game board 8e is decorated with a wide variety of decorations according to the game theme of the game board. A plurality of multicolor light emitting diodes (light emitting elements) are attached, and are configured to emit and display in a plurality of colors corresponding to the gaming state and the production state. A through hole 8D that penetrates the front and rear surfaces of the game board 8e is formed at the center of the game board 8e.

The front plate 8f is formed by a transparent plate made of a synthetic resin such as a transparent acrylic plate, and a through hole 8F that penetrates the front and rear surfaces of the front plate 8f is formed at the center of the front plate 8f. Has been.
The decoration provided on the front surface of the game board 8e is constituted by a planar decoration such as a pattern or a picture provided on the front surface of the game board 8e and a three-dimensional decoration formed in a three-dimensional shape protruding from the front surface of the game board 8e. The The front plate 8f is provided at a position away from the front surface of the game board 8e so as to avoid this three-dimensional decoration. That is, the front plate 8f and the game board 8e are coupled to each other by a coupling tool (not shown) in a state where they are arranged in parallel with each other at a predetermined interval.

On the front surface of the game board 8e, board surface lamps 501 to 516 are arranged by a plurality of multicolor light emitting diodes provided so as to emit light toward the front of the game board 8 attached to the game board mounting portion 4a. Yes. The plurality of panel lamps 501 to 516 are provided so as to extend radially from the center of the through hole 8D, for example.
In addition to a large number of game nails 8E, for example, game parts such as the rendering unit 40 are attached to the front surface of the front plate 8f with an attachment such as a screw.

[Direction unit]
The effect unit 40 includes a front unit 50 and a rear unit 60, and constitutes one unit by combining both.
The production unit 40 is formed by molding a transparent or translucent synthetic resin material into a predetermined shape according to the game theme, giving desired colors to desired portions, and cutting out the necessary portions. Through various members such as materials, translucent materials, coloring materials, and cutout portions, various decorations provided on the game board 8e are configured so that a glimpse can be seen. Therefore, the decoration arranged on the game board 8e that can be glimpsed through each member forming the production unit 40 constitutes a part of the production unit 40 and a part of the decoration when viewed from the player side. Then, the light from the light emitting elements at the corresponding positions of the board lamps 501 to 516 arranged on the game board 8e is transmitted to the player from the corresponding position of the effect unit 40 toward the front of the game board 8 so as to be visible to the player. An effective production can be executed.

  The front unit 50 is an annular unit that is disposed in front of the front plate 8 f of the game board 8 and constitutes the outer peripheral portion of the effect unit 40. The front unit 50 is formed by a thin plate 51 attached to the front plate 8f of the game board 8 with a fixture such as a screw, and protrudes forward from the thin plate 51 by the same length as the game nail 8E to guide the flow of the game ball. -The protrusion part 52 to guide and the opening part 53 which are formed inside the protrusion part 52 and in which a part of the rear unit 60 is made to look at the front board 8f are provided.

  The rear unit 60 is a unit attached to the inside of the game board 8, and includes a decorative part 40c disposed on the right side portion of the rear unit 60, and a second liquid crystal display 42 disposed so as to be fitted into the decorative part 40c. -2. The rear unit 60 protrudes forward by the same thickness as the protruding portion 52 of the front unit 50 through the through hole 8D of the game board 8e, the through hole 8F of the front plate 8f, and the through hole 53 of the front unit 50. To be arranged.

[Movable accessory device (movable structure, movable means)]
The movable accessory device 213 includes a case 222, a rotating plate 223, a door member 240A constituting a door-shaped accessory as a movable body, a door member driving mechanism 240B, a rotating plate driving mechanism 240C, and a rotation posture detecting mechanism. 240D. The case 222, the rotating plate 223, and the door member 240A are made of, for example, synthetic resin.

  The case 222 includes a mounting plate 222b and an outer peripheral wall 222c that protrudes forward from the outer periphery of the mounting plate 222b. The case 222 is partitioned by the front surface of the mounting plate 222b and the outer peripheral wall 222c, and includes a door member 240A and a door member drive mechanism 240B. , A member storage recess 222x as a storage portion for storing the rotary plate drive mechanism 240C and the rotation posture detection mechanism 240D. The mounting plate 222b has a through hole 222a that penetrates the front and rear surfaces of the plate at the center of the plate.

The rotary plate 223 is a board surface of the game board 8 (the front surface of the front board 8f of the game board 8 or the game board 8e) around the rotation center O coinciding with the center of the display screen 42-1a of the first liquid crystal display 42-1. It is configured to be driven to rotate in a plane parallel to the flat surface on the rear surface.
The rotating plate 223 has a through hole 233 that penetrates the front and rear surfaces of the plate at the center of the plate having an arc-shaped outer periphery, and a ring gear 236 on the arc-shaped outer periphery. A decorative cover 238 made of, for example, synthetic resin is provided on the front surface of the rotating plate 223 so as to cover most of the front surface of the rotating plate 223.

  The door member drive mechanism 240B is attached to the rear surface of the rotating plate 223. 240 A of door members are comprised by the left door member 240 as a 1st movable body arrange | positioned at the rear surface of the rotating plate 223, and the right door member 241 as a 2nd movable body. The left door member 240 and the right door member 241 can be moved to the left and right with reference to the left and right center positions of the through holes 233 of the rotating plate 223 by the door member drive mechanism 240B. And the center position of the through hole 233. The left door member 240 and the right door member 241 have a shape that is symmetrical with respect to the left and right lines around a vertical line that passes through the center position on the left and right of the through hole 233 of the rotation plate 223 (including the rotation center O of the rotation plate 223). For example, the left door member 240 and the right door member 241 have a vertical length longer than the vertical length of the through hole 233 of the rotating plate 223 and a left and right length shorter than 1/2 of the left and right length of the through hole 233 of the rotating plate 223. It is formed in a vertically long rectangular shape.

The left door member 240 and the right door member 241 are moved by the door member driving mechanism 240B so that the left door member 240 moves rightward and the right door member 241 moves leftward. The member 241 comes into contact with each other at the center position of the through hole 233 of the rotating plate 223, and the door is closed.
Further, the left door member 240 and the right door member 241 are arranged such that the left door member 240 is not located on the rear side of the through-hole 233 when the left door member 240 is moved leftward by the door member driving mechanism 240B. When the right door member 241 moves rightward, the right door member 241 moves so that not all of the right door member 241 is located behind the through hole 233, so that the door is opened.
That is, the left door member 240 and the right door member 241 can reciprocate left and right between a position visible from the through hole 233 and a position hidden behind the rotating plate 223 and not visible from the front of the pachinko machine 1. Composed. The left door member 240 and the right door member 241 can produce an effective effect. Note that details of the drive mechanism of the door member drive mechanism 240B will be described later with reference to another drawing.

The rotating plate 223 includes a decorative cover 238 on the front surface, a door member drive mechanism 240B and a door member 240A on the rear surface side, and the mounting plate 222b with the rear surface of the rotating plate 223 and the front surface of the mounting plate 222b of the case 222 facing each other. It is attached to the front of the machine for rotation.
The rotating plate drive mechanism 240C and the rotation posture detection mechanism 240D are provided on the front surface of the mounting plate 222b.
The rotary plate drive mechanism 240C includes a ring gear 236 provided on the rotary plate 223, a rotary drive motor 229 as a rotary drive source, and a rotational force transmission unit that transmits the rotational force of the rotary drive motor 229 to the ring gear 236 of the rotary plate 223. As a reduction gear train 230. The details of the rotating plate drive mechanism 240C will be described later with reference to another drawing.

  The rotation attitude detection mechanism 240D is a photo interrupter as a detector provided on the front surface of the mounting plate 222b of the case 222, and two photo interrupters are arranged. Then, these two photo interrupters output an ON signal or an OFF signal based on the light shielding condition of the light shielding plate 237 as the detection object provided on the outer peripheral edge of the rear surface of the rotating plate 223, and the rotational position of the rotating plate 223. Can be detected. In the present embodiment, two photo interrupters are positioned on the rotation trajectory of the light shielding wall 237, and an on signal or an off signal is output depending on whether the light shielding wall 237 crosses the optical path of each photo interrupter. The posture of the rotating plate 223 can be detected by a combination of signals from each photo interrupter. Further, if two long and short light shielding walls 237 are arranged, the rotation direction of the rotating plate 223 can also be detected by the output timing of the on signal or the off signal. Note that the arrangement and number of photo interrupters and light shielding walls can be changed as appropriate according to the control method and design specifications.

[First liquid crystal display (effect information display means)]
The first liquid crystal display 42-1 is attached to the case 222 with a fixture such as a set screw via the mounting flange 42-1b so that the display screen 42-1a is positioned behind the through hole 222a of the case 222. It is attached to the rear surface of the attachment plate 222b. In the present embodiment, the first liquid crystal display 42-1 is a liquid crystal display device having a liquid crystal display screen with a display screen 42-1a having a size of 12 inches.

[Second liquid crystal display (linked information display means)]
The second liquid crystal display 42-2 is disposed so as to be fitted into the decorative part 40c of the effect unit 40, and the display screen 42-2a is visible to the player through the glass unit (glass surface) of the glass frame unit 4. Has been placed. The second liquid crystal display 42-2 uses a liquid crystal display device having a liquid crystal display screen having a size smaller than that of the first liquid crystal display 42-1.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged perspective view showing the rendering unit 40.
A first liquid crystal display 42-1 for displaying an effect symbol (demo symbol) is disposed in the center on the back side of the effect unit 40. Further, the left door member 240 and the right door member 241 of the movable accessory device 213 are arranged on the front side of the first liquid crystal display 42-1. Further, a second liquid crystal display 42-2 for displaying the fourth symbol Z is disposed on the front side of the left door member 240 and the right door member 241 of the movable accessory device 213.
Therefore, the arrangement relationship of each structure is “second liquid crystal display 42-2” → “movable accessory device 213” → “first liquid crystal display 42-1” as viewed from the player.

[Rotation mechanism]
Next, the rotating mechanism of the rotating plate drive mechanism 240C (the rotating plate 223) will be described.
7-9 is a figure explaining the rotation mechanism of the rotating plate 223. FIG. FIG. 7 is a front view of the rotating plate showing the state of the initial posture, FIG. 8 is a front view of the rotating plate shown in FIG. 7 rotated to the limit angle in the clockwise direction, and FIG. FIG. 8 is a front view showing a state where the rotating plate shown in FIG. 7 is rotated to a limit angle in a counterclockwise direction.

  As shown in FIG. 7, a rotation drive motor 229 is attached to the lower portion of the case 222 located below the rotation plate 223. An arc-shaped ring gear 236 is provided on the lower outer periphery on the front side of the rotating plate 223. The ring gear 236 is provided over a range of, for example, 90 degrees around the rotation center of the rotating plate 223. A reduction gear train 230 is interposed between the ring gear 236 and the rotational drive motor 229. The reduction gear train 230 is composed of a first gear 230 a fixed to the output shaft of the rotary drive motor 229 and a plurality of gears that are rotatably provided in a plane parallel to the mounting plate 222 b of the case 222. The final gear 230 b of the reduction gear train 230 is located in the vicinity of the lowermost part of the case 222. The final stage gear 230b meshes with the ring gear 236. That is, the rotational force of the rotational drive motor 229 is transmitted to the ring gear 236 of the rotational plate 223 via the reduction gear train 230 as rotational force transmission means, whereby the rotational plate 223 rotates.

In the case of the present embodiment, the rotating plate 223 rotates the rotating plate 223 shown in FIG. 7 as an initial posture with a rotating angle of 0 °, and rotates the rotating plate 223 by 45 ° in each of the clockwise and counterclockwise directions. It is done.
Between the case 222 and the rotating plate 223, there is provided a stopper structure that defines a limit angle of rotation of the rotating plate 223 with respect to each of the clockwise rotating and the counterclockwise rotating of the rotating plate 223. .

  The stopper structure for clockwise rotation includes a stopper portion 227 that projects forward in the vicinity of the left side of the upper center of the mounting plate 222b of the case 222, and a flat surface that extends to the left on the upper left side of the rotating plate 223. And a step portion 223c. The stopper structure for counterclockwise rotation includes a stopper portion 228 that protrudes forward in the vicinity of the right side of the upper center of the mounting plate 222b of the case 222, and a flat surface that extends rightward on the upper right side of the rotating plate 223. And a step portion 223d.

As shown in FIG. 8, the limit angle of the rotation of the rotating plate 223 in the clockwise direction is an angle at which the stepped portion 223c abuts against the stopper portion 227. As shown in FIG. The limit angle of the counterclockwise rotational operation is an angle at which the step portion 223d abuts against the stopper portion 228.
In both stopper structures, the limit angle of rotation of the rotating plate 223 is set slightly larger than the upper limit angle 45 ° in terms of control. That is, the stopper portion 227 and the step portion 223c prevent the rotating plate 223 from rotating excessively beyond the upper limit angle of 45 ° in the clockwise direction, and the stopper portion 228 and the step portion 223d have the rotating plate 223 counterclockwise. An excessive rotation in the rotation direction exceeding the upper limit angle of 45 ° is prevented.

(Door open / close mechanism)
Next, the door member opening / closing mechanism of the door member drive mechanism 240B will be described.
10-14 is a figure explaining the opening / closing mechanism of a door member. 10 is a front view of each drive device of the door member, FIG. 11 is a plan view of the drive device shown in FIG. 10, and FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing the retracted state of the door member, FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing an example of a state during the sliding operation of the door member, and FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing a contact state of the door member.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the first motor 242 and the second motor 244 are arranged in the left-right direction so that the output shafts of the first motor 242 and the second motor 244 are located on the same axis. The vertical line L passing through the center of rotation O of the plate 223 is symmetrical with respect to the left-right direction. Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the first screw shaft 243 and the second screw shaft 245 are arranged so as to be shifted in the front-rear direction, and the first screw shaft 243 is located in front of the second screw shaft 245. ing. The right side portion of the first screw shaft 243 and the left side portion of the second screw shaft 245 overlap in the front-rear direction (arranged in a position overlapping in the front-rear direction).

  As shown in FIG. 10, a gear 246 is fixed to the output shaft of the first motor 242, and a gear 248 is fixed to the right end portion of the first screw shaft 243. The rotational force of the first motor 242 is transmitted to the first screw shaft 243 via the gear 246, the relay gear 249, and the gear 248. A gear 247 is fixed to the output shaft of the second motor 244, and a gear 250 is fixed to the left end portion of the second screw shaft 245. The rotational force of the second motor 244 is transmitted to the second screw shaft 245 via the gear 247, the relay gear 251, and the gear 250.

As shown in FIG. 12, a guide cylinder 252 is attached to the lower end portion of the left door member 240, and the guide cylinder 252 is inserted into and fitted into the first screw shaft 243. A spiral projection (not shown) that engages with the spiral groove of the first screw shaft 243 is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the guide cylinder 252. Accordingly, the left door member 240 is configured to be capable of reciprocating in the axial direction (X1-X2 direction) of the first screw shaft 243, that is, in the left-right direction as the first motor 242 rotates.
Similarly, a guide cylinder 254 is attached to the lower end portion of the right door member 241, and this guide cylinder 254 is inserted into and fitted into the second screw shaft 245. A spiral projection (not shown) that engages with the spiral groove of the second screw shaft 245 is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the guide cylinder 254. Therefore, the right door member 241 is configured to be capable of reciprocating in the axial direction (X1-X2 direction) of the second screw shaft 245, that is, in the left-right direction as the second motor 244 rotates.

A protrusion 240a bent in an L shape is integrally formed on the upper end portion of the left door member 240, and the protrusion 240a engages with a guide hole (not shown) formed in the rotating plate 223 (see FIG. 5). Accordingly, the rearward movement of the upper end portion of the left door member 240 is restricted by the protrusion 240a, and the lateral movement is allowed.
Similarly, an L-shaped projection 241a is integrally formed at the upper end of the right door member 241, and this projection 241a is engaged with a guide hole (not shown) formed in the rotating plate 223. The rearward movement of the upper end of the right door member 241 is restricted by the protrusion 241a, and the movement in the left-right direction is allowed.

  As shown in FIG. 10, when the left door member 240 and the right door member 241 are located at the most separated retracted position, the left door member 240 and the right door member 241 are fully opened. In this case, the player can view the image displayed on the display screen 42-1a (see FIG. 5) of the first liquid crystal display 42-1 without any obstacle. When the first motor 242 and the second motor 244 rotate in one direction synchronously in this fully opened state, the left door member 240 moves in the direction of the arrow X1 along the axis of the first screw shaft 243 as shown in FIG. As it moves, the right door member 241 moves in the direction of the arrow X2 along the axis of the second screw shaft 245, and the distance between the left door member 240 and the right door member 241 gradually decreases. Further, when the rotation of the first motor 242 and the second motor 244 continues, as shown in FIG. 14, the left door member 240 and the right door member 241 come into contact with each other at the rotation center position of the rotating plate 223. Until the door is completely closed. In this case, the player can view the image displayed on the display screen 42-1a (see FIG. 5) of the first liquid crystal display 42-1 from the left and right sides of the left door member 240 and the right door member 241. .

[Control configuration]
Next, a configuration related to control of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing various electronic devices equipped in the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 includes a main control device 70 that serves as the center of the control operation. The main control device 70 mainly has a function of controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 1. The main controller 70 is built in the main control board unit 170 described above.

  The main controller 70 is equipped with a circuit board (main control board) on which a main control CPU 72 as a central processing unit is mounted. The main control CPU 72 includes a ROM 74 and a RAM (RWM) together with a CPU core and registers (not shown). ) This is configured as an LSI in which semiconductor memories such as 76 are integrated. The main controller 70 is also equipped with peripheral ICs such as an input / output (I / O) port 79, a clock generation circuit (not shown), a counter / timer circuit (CTC), etc., which are mounted on the circuit board together with the main control CPU 72. Has been implemented. A signal transmission path, a power supply path, a control bus, and the like are formed as wiring patterns on the circuit board (or the inner layer portion).

  The start gate 20 described above is integrally provided with a gate switch 78 for detecting the passage of a game ball. The game board 8 is provided with an upper start winning port switch 80, a lower start winning port switch 82, and a count switch 84 corresponding to the upper start winning port 26, the variable start winning device 28, and the variable winning device 30, respectively. . Each start winning port switch 80, 82 is for detecting the winning of a game ball to the upper start winning port 26 and the variable start winning device 28 (lower start winning port 28a). The count switch 84 is for detecting the winning of a game ball to the variable winning device 30 (large winning opening) and counting the number. Similarly, the game board 8 is equipped with a winning opening switch 86 for detecting the winning of a game ball to the normal winning openings 22 and 24. The winning detection signals of these switches 78 to 86 are input to the main control CPU 72 via an input / output driver (not shown). Due to the configuration of the game board 8, in this embodiment, the winning detection signals from the gate switch 78, the count switch 84, and the winning opening switch 86 are transmitted via the panel relay terminal plate 87, and are sent to the panel relay terminal plate 87. , Wiring patterns and connection terminals for relaying the respective winning detection signals are provided.

  The above-described normal symbol display device 33, normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, special symbol display device 34, special symbol operation memory lamp 34a and game state display device 38 are controlled in display operation based on a control signal from the main control CPU 72. ing. The main control CPU 72 outputs control signals for the display devices 33, 34, 38 and the lamps 33a, 34a according to the progress of the game, and controls the lighting state of each LED. The display devices 33, 34, 38 and the lamps 33a, 34a are installed on the game board 8 in a state of being mounted on one integrated display substrate 89 as described above. A control signal is transmitted from the main control CPU 72 through the panel relay terminal board 87.

  Further, the game board 8 is provided with a normal electric accessory solenoid 88 and a big prize opening solenoid 90 corresponding to the variable start winning device 28 and the variable winning device 30, respectively. These solenoids 88 and 90 are operated (excited) based on a control signal from the main control CPU 72 to open and close (activate) the variable start winning device 28 and the variable winning device 30 respectively. The solenoids 88 and 90 also transmit control signals from the main control CPU 72 through the panel relay terminal plate 87 described above.

  In addition, a glass frame opening switch 91 is installed in the glass frame unit 4, and a plastic frame opening switch 93 is installed in the plastic frame assembly 7. When the glass frame unit 4 is opened alone, a contact signal from the glass frame opening switch 91 is input to the main controller 70 (main control CPU 72), and when the plastic frame assembly 7 is opened from the outer frame assembly 2. The contact point signal from the plastic frame opening switch 93 is input to the main controller 70 (main control CPU 72). The main control CPU 72 can detect the open state of the glass frame unit 4 and the plastic frame assembly 7 from these contact signals.

  On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a payout control device 92 is provided. The payout control device 92 (payout control computer) controls the operation of the payout device unit 172 described above. The payout control device 92 is equipped with a circuit board (payout control board) on which a payout control CPU 94 is mounted. The payout control CPU 94 is also an LSI in which a semiconductor memory such as a ROM 96 and a RAM 98 is integrated together with a CPU core (not shown). It is configured. The payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94) controls the operation of the payout device unit 172 on the basis of the prize ball instruction command from the main control CPU 72, and executes the payout operation of the requested number of game balls (special privilege grant). means).

  In a prize ball case (not shown) of the payout device unit 172, a payout device substrate 100 is installed together with a payout motor 102 (stepping motor). The payout device substrate 100 is provided with a drive circuit for the payout motor 102. . The payout device substrate 100 specifically controls the rotation angle of the payout motor 102 based on the payout number instruction signal from the payout control device 92 (the payout control CPU 94), and pays out the designated number of game balls from the prize ball case. Let it come out. The paid-out game balls are sent to the tray unit 6 through the payout flow path in the flow path unit 173.

  Further, for example, a payout path ball cut switch 104 is installed at an upstream position of the prize ball case, and a payout counting switch 106 is installed at a downstream position of the payout motor 102. When a prize ball is actually paid out by driving the payout motor 102, a count signal from the payout count switch 106 is input to the payout device substrate 100 each time. Further, when a ball break occurs at an upstream position of the prize ball case, a contact signal from the payout path ball break switch 104 is input to the payout device substrate 100. The dispensing device substrate 100 transmits the input count signal and contact signal to the dispensing control device 92 (dispensing control CPU 94). The payout control CPU 94 can detect the actual payout number and the out-of-ball state based on the signal received from the payout device substrate 100.

  On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a firing solenoid 110 is installed together with the firing control board 108. In addition, a ball feeding solenoid 111 is provided in the tray unit 6. The launch control board 108, launch solenoid 110, and ball feed solenoid 111 constitute the launch control board set 174 described above, and the launch control board 108 is provided with drive circuits for the launch solenoid 110 and the ball feed solenoid 111. ing. Among these, the ball feed solenoid 111 performs an operation of sending out the game balls stored in the tray unit 6 one by one to a predetermined launch position in the launcher case. Moreover, the launch solenoid 110 hits the game ball sent to the launch position, and performs an operation of firing game balls one by one continuously (intermittently) toward the game area 8a as described above. The game ball is emitted at intervals of, for example, about 0.6 seconds (within 100 per minute).

  On the other hand, the grip unit 16 located on the front side of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a firing lever volume 112, a touch sensor 114, and a firing stop switch 116. Among these, the firing lever volume 112 generates an analog signal proportional to the operation amount (so-called stroke) of the firing handle by the player. The touch sensor 114 detects that the player's body is touching the grip unit 16 (launching handle) from the change in capacitance, and outputs a detection signal. The firing stop switch 116 generates a firing stop signal (contact signal) in accordance with the player's operation.

  The tray unit 6 is provided with a tray relay terminal plate 118, and each signal from the firing lever volume 112, the touch sensor 114, and the firing stop switch 116 is sent via the tray relay terminal plate 118 to the firing control board 108. Sent to. Further, the drive signal from the launch control board 108 is applied to the ball feed solenoid 111 via the saucer relay terminal board 118. When the player operates the firing handle, an analog signal is generated by the firing lever volume 112 according to the amount of operation, and the firing solenoid 110 is driven based on the signal at this time. Thereby, the strength of launching a game ball is adjusted according to the operation amount of the player. The drive circuit of the firing control board 108 stops driving the firing solenoid 110 when the detection signal from the touch sensor 114 is off (low level) or when the firing stop signal is input from the firing stop switch 116. . In addition, a gaming ball lending device connection terminal plate 120 is connected to the tray relay terminal plate 118, and when the above-mentioned CR unit is not connected to the gaming ball lending device connection terminal plate 120, the same launching is also performed. The drive circuit of the control board 108 stops driving the firing solenoid 110.

  The tray unit 6 has a built-in CR board 122. The CR board 122 has switches connected to the ball lending button 10 and the return button 12, respectively, and a display (three digits) of the frequency display unit 11. 7-segment LED). When the ball lending button 10 or the return button 12 is operated, the operation signal is transmitted from the CR board 122 to the CR unit via the tray relay terminal plate 118 and the game ball lending device connection terminal plate 120. Further, a frequency signal indicating the remaining frequency of valuable media is transmitted from the CR unit to the CR substrate 122 from the gaming ball lending device connection terminal plate 120 via the tray relay terminal plate 118. A display circuit (not shown) on the CR substrate 122 drives the display based on the frequency signal, and displays the remaining frequency of the valuable medium as a numerical value.

  The pachinko machine 1 includes an effect control device 124 as a control configuration. The effect control device 124 controls the effect accompanying the progress of the game in the pachinko machine 1. The effect control device 124 is also equipped with a circuit board (composite sub-control board) on which an effect control CPU 126 that is a central processing unit is mounted. The effect control CPU 126 includes a CPU core (not shown) and a semiconductor memory such as a ROM 128 and a RAM 130 as a main memory. The production control device 124 is provided at a position covered by the back cover unit 178 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1.

  The effect control device 124 is equipped with an input / output driver (not shown) and various peripheral ICs, as well as a lamp driving circuit 132 and an acoustic driving circuit 134. The production control CPU 126 performs production control based on the production command transmitted from the main control CPU 72, and gives commands to the lamp driving circuit 132 and the acoustic driving circuit 134 to control the various lamps 46 and the panel lamps 501 to 516. Processing is performed to emit light or to actually output sound effects, sounds, and the like from the speaker 54.

  The lamp driving circuit 132 includes a switching element such as a PWM (pulse width modulation) IC or a MOSFET (not shown). The lamp driving circuit 132 switches driving voltages (or duty switching) applied to various lamps including LEDs. ) To manage operations such as light emission and flashing of the various lamps 46 and the panel lamps 501 to 516. In addition to the glass frame lamp, the various lamps 46 include a decorative lamp 40c for decoration / production provided on the saucer lamp and the game board 8.

  The acoustic drive circuit 134 is a sound generator that includes, for example, a sound ROM, an acoustic control IC, an amplifier, and the like (not shown). The acoustic drive circuit 134 drives the speaker 54 to output sound.

  In the present embodiment, a glass frame decoration board 136 is installed on the inner surface of the glass frame unit 4, and drive signals from the lamp drive circuit 132 and the acoustic drive circuit 134 pass through the glass frame decoration board 136 and the glass frame. It is applied to various lamps 46 such as lamps and saucer lamps and the speaker 54. Further, the effect switching button 45 is connected to the glass frame decorating board 136, and when the player operates the effect switching button 45, the contact signal is input to the effect control device 124 through the glass frame decorating board 136. Is done. In addition, although the example which connected the production | presentation switch button 45 to the glass-frame decoration board 136 is given here, when installing a saucer illumination board, the production switch button 45 may be connected to the saucer illumination board. .

  In addition, a panel board 138 is installed on the game board 8, and various motors 229, 242, 244 and photo interrupters 225, 226 are connected to the panel board 138 in addition to the panel lamps 501 to 516. ing. The various motors 229, 242, and 244 drive the movable body of the movable accessory device 213 through the respective drive mechanisms. A drive signal from the lamp drive circuit 132 is applied to the panel lamps 501 to 516 and the various motors 229, 242 and 244 via the panel illumination board 138. On the other hand, output signals from the photo interrupters 225 and 226 are input to the effect control device 124 (effect control CPU 126) via the panel electric decoration board 138.

  The first liquid crystal display 42-1 and the second liquid crystal display 42-2 are installed on the back side and the front side of the game board 8, respectively. The display screen 42-1a of the first liquid crystal display 42-1 is visible through a substantially rectangular opening formed in the game board 8, and the display screen 42-2a of the second liquid crystal display 42-2 is The glass frame unit 4 is directly visible through the glass unit (glass surface). In addition, an inverter board 158 is installed on the back side of the game board 8, and this inverter board 158 is an alternating current applied to the respective backlights of the first liquid crystal display 42-1 and the second liquid crystal display 42-2. Generating power. Furthermore, an effect display control device 144 is installed on the back side of the game board 8, and display operations by the first liquid crystal display 42-1 and the second liquid crystal display 42-2 are controlled by the effect display control device 144. ing. The effect display control device 144 is equipped with a display control CPU 146 that is a general-purpose central processing unit and a circuit board (effect display control board) on which a VDP 152 that is a display processor is mounted. Among these, the display control CPU 146 is configured as an LSI in which semiconductor memories such as a ROM 148 and a RAM 150 are integrated together with a CPU core (not shown). The VDP 152 is configured as an LSI in which a semiconductor core such as an image ROM 154 and a VRAM 156 is integrated with a processor core (not shown). The VRAM 156 can use a part of the storage area as a frame buffer.

  The ROM 128 of the effect control CPU 126 stores a basic program related to effect control, and the effect control CPU 126 executes effect control according to this program. The production control includes the production control using the various lamps 46 and the speaker 54 as described above, and the image display using the first liquid crystal display 42-1 and the second liquid crystal display 42-2. And control of effects using the movable accessory device 213 are included. The effect control CPU 126 transmits basic information (for example, effect number) related to the effect to the display control CPU 146, and the display control CPU 146 that receives the information transmits a specific effect image based on the basic information. Control the display.

  The display control CPU 146 outputs a more detailed control signal to the VDP 152. Receiving this, the VDP 152 accesses the image ROM 154 based on the control signal, reads necessary image data therefrom, and transfers it to the VRAM 156. Further, the VDP 152 expands the image data in the frame buffer for each frame (still image per unit time) on the VRAM 156, and based on the buffered image data, the first liquid crystal display 42-1 and the second liquid crystal display. Each pixel (full color pixel) of the device 42-2 is driven individually.

  In addition, a power supply control unit 162 is provided on the back side of the plastic frame assembly 7. The power supply control unit 162 has a built-in switching power supply circuit. When external power (for example, AC 24V) is taken from the island facility through the power cord 164, necessary power (for example, DC + 34V, + 12V) can be generated therefrom. The electric power generated by the power supply control unit 162 is distributed to the main control device 70, the payout control device 92, the effect control device 124, and the inverter board 158. Furthermore, power is supplied to the launch control board 108 via the payout control device 92, and power is supplied to the CR unit via the game ball rental device connection terminal board 120. The low voltage power for logic (for example, DC + 5V) is generated by a power supply IC (3-terminal regulator or the like) built in each device.

  A board external terminal board 160 is installed on the back side of the game board 8, and a frame external terminal board 161 is installed on the back side of the plastic frame assembly 7. The main control device 70 (main control CPU 72) and the payout control device 92 (payout control CPU 94) are external information (special symbol variation) toward the outside of the pachinko machine 1 through the panel external terminal plate 160 and the frame external terminal plate 161, respectively. Start status, prize ball payout information, game status information such as during jackpot, probability variation function in operation, and time reduction function in operation can be output. The signals output from the board external terminal board 160 are totaled by, for example, a hall computer (not shown) at a game hall.

FIG. 16 is a block diagram relating to control of the drive system of the effect control device 124.
The effect control device 124 is connected to the rotation drive motor 229, the first motor 242, the second motor 244, the first photo interrupter 225, and the second photo interrupter 226 via the panel electric decoration board 138.
The effect control CPU 126 of the effect control device 124 controls the effect by giving a command to the lamp drive circuit 132 based on the effect command transmitted from the main control CPU 72. The lamp drive circuit 132 drives the rotation drive motor 229, the first motor 242, and the second motor 244 via the panel electric decoration board 138. The rotation driving motor 229 is controlled by the lamp driving circuit 132 based on the presence or absence of an on signal or an off signal from the first photo interrupter 225 and the second photo interrupter 226 and a control signal from the effect control CPU 126.

  As an operation pattern of the rotating plate 223 (see FIG. 5), for example, an operating pattern in which the rotating plate 223 rotates 45 ° clockwise from the initial posture and then rotates counterclockwise to return to the initial posture. On the contrary, after rotating 45 ° counterclockwise from the initial posture, the movement pattern is rotated clockwise to return to the initial posture, and further, the posture inclined 45 ° clockwise and 45 ° inclined counterclockwise There are motion patterns that change the posture repeatedly depending on the posture.

Each control of the first motor 242 and the second motor 244 is controlled by the lamp driving circuit 132 based on a control signal from the effect control CPU 126. As an operation pattern of the left door member 240 and the right door member 241, for example, both the left door member 240 and the right door member 241 move in synchronization with each other in a direction approaching each other from the retracted position (see FIG. 10). An operation pattern in which the member 240 and the right door member 241 are temporarily stopped in a state where they are in contact with each other (see FIG. 14) and then return to the retracted position in synchronization with each other. Only one of the left door member 240 and the right door member 241 is in the retracted position. The operation pattern in which the left door member 240 and the right door member 241 are brought into contact with each other and temporarily stopped after the left door member 240 and the right door member 241 come into contact with each other. After the operation pattern for returning to the retracted position, both the left door member 240 and the right door member 241 are temporarily stopped in a half-open state separated at a position where they can be seen through the through hole 233 of the decorative cover 238. After temporarily maintain the state in which only the central portion is visible in the display screen 42-1a of the first liquid crystal display 42-1, there is a movement pattern such as contact or retracted.
The above is a configuration example relating to the control of the pachinko machine 1. Next, control processing executed by the main control CPU 72 of the main control device 70 will be described.

  17 and 18 are flowcharts showing an example of the procedure of the reset start process. Hereinafter, the process performed by the main control CPU 72 will be described step by step.

  Step S101: First, the main control CPU 72 sets the top address of the stack area in the stack pointer.

  Step S102: Subsequently, the main control CPU 72 sets a vector-type interrupt mode (mode 2) and corrects the default RST-type interrupt mode (mode 0). Thus, thereafter, the main control CPU 72 can refer to an arbitrary address (however, the least significant bit is 0) as an interrupt vector and execute a designated interrupt handler.

  Step S103: The main control CPU 72 executes a standby process at reset. This process is for securing a certain standby time (for example, about several thousand ms) at the time of reset start (for example, power-on) and checking the main power-off detection signal during that time. Specifically, when the main control CPU 72 sets the loop counter for the waiting time, the main control CPU 72 bit-checks the input port of the main power-off detection signal while decrementing the value of the loop counter. The main power-off detection signal is input from, for example, a power monitoring IC that is a peripheral device. If the input of the main power-off detection signal is confirmed before the loop counter reaches 0, the main control CPU 72 restarts the process from the beginning. As a result, for example, the system can be protected when a main power switch (not shown) is turned on and off repeatedly within a short time (about 1 to 2 seconds).

  Step S104: Next, the main control CPU 72 permits access to the work area of the RAM 76. Specifically, the RAM protect setting value in the work area is reset (00H). As a result, thereafter, access to the work area of the RAM 76 is permitted.

  Step S105: The main control CPU 72 performs initial setting of the mask register in order to set an interrupt mask. Specifically, a value for enabling the CTC interrupt is stored in the mask register.

  Step S106: The main control CPU 72 refers to the input signal from the previously cleared RAM clear switch and confirms whether or not the RAM clear switch has been operated (switch ON). If the RAM clear switch is not operated (No), step S107 is executed next.

  Step S107: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not backup information is stored in the RAM 76, that is, whether or not a backup validity determination flag is set. If the backup is normally completed in the previous power-off process and the backup validity determination flag (for example, “A55AH”) is set (Yes), then the main control CPU 72 executes step S108.

  Step S108: The main control CPU 72 executes a sum check on the backup information in the RAM 76. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 sum-checks all areas of the work area of the RAM 76 (a user work area including a use-prohibited area and a stack area) except the backup validity determination flag and the sum check buffer. If the result of the sum check is normal (Yes), the main control CPU 72 then executes step S109.

Step S109: The main control CPU 72 resets the backup validity determination flag (for example, “0000H”).
Step S110: The main control CPU 72 clears the command waiting for transmission immediately before the occurrence of the previous power interruption.

  Step S111: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes an effect control return process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sends a command for returning to the effect control device 124 (for example, a model designation command, a special symbol probability state designation command, a working memory number command, a count counter remaining command, a special game state designation command, etc. ). In response to this, the effect control device 124 performs the effect state (for example, the internal probability state, the effect symbol display mode, the operation memory count effect display mode, the sound output content, and the various lamps being executed at the time of the previous power shutdown. Light emission state, etc.) can be restored.

  Step S112: The main control CPU 72 executes state return processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets various values in the work area of the RAM 76 based on the backup information, and the gaming state (for example, the display state of special symbols, the internal probability state, The operation memory contents, various flag states, random number update states, etc.) are restored. The main control CPU 72 restores the backed up PC register value.

  On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch is operated at power-on (step S106: Yes), when the backup validity determination flag is not set (step S107: No), or when the backup information is not normal. (Step S108: No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to Step S113.

Step S113: The main control CPU 72 clears the stored contents other than the use prohibited area of the RAM 76. As a result, the work area and stack area of the RAM 76 are all initialized, and even if valid backup information is stored, the contents are erased.
Step S114: The main control CPU 72 performs initial setting of the RAM 76.

  Step S115: The main control CPU 72 executes an effect control output process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 outputs a command (command necessary for effect control) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124 after the initial setting.

  Step S116: The main control CPU 72 executes a payout control output process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 outputs an instruction command for starting the payout of prize balls to the payout control device 92.

  Step S117: The main control CPU 72 executes CTC initial setting processing, and performs initial setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) that is a peripheral device. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets an interrupt vector register and sets an interrupt count value (for example, 4 ms) in the CTC. As a result, when a CTC interrupt occurs next time, the main control CPU 72 can continue the processing from the program address of the PC register that has been backed up.

  When the above procedure is executed in the reset start process, the main control CPU 72 shifts to the main loop shown in FIG. 18 (connection symbol A → A).

  Step S118, Step S119: The main control CPU 72 executes the power interruption occurrence check process after prohibiting interruption. In this process, the main control CPU 72 performs bit check on the input port of the main power-off detection signal and monitors the occurrence of power-off (decrease in supply voltage). When the power cut-off occurs, the main control CPU 72 clears the output ports corresponding to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 88 and the special winning opening solenoid 90, and the entire contents excluding the backup validity determination flag and the sum check buffer in the work area of the RAM 76. And save the sum result value in the sum check buffer. Then, the main control CPU 72 stores the valid value (for example, “A55AH”) in the backup validity determination flag area, prohibits access to the RAM 76, and stops (NOP) the process. On the other hand, if the power shutoff does not occur, the main control CPU 72 next executes step S120. There is also a known programming example in which the CPU executes the process at the time of the occurrence of power interruption as a non-maskable interrupt (NMI) process.

  Step S120: The main control CPU 72 executes an initial value update random number update process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 increments random numbers for updating (changing) initial values of various software random numbers. In the present embodiment, various random numbers including the big hit decision random number are generated on the program. These software random numbers are updated by a loop counter within a predetermined range in another interrupt process (step S201 in FIG. 19). In this process, the initial value of the loop counter is changed every time the random number value makes one round. doing. The initial value updating random number is used to randomly change the initial value, and in step S120, the initial value updating random number is updated. Note that the reason why step S120 is executed after the interruption is prohibited in step S118 is the same as another interruption management process (step S202 in FIG. 19). ) To prevent the above).

  Step S121, Step S122: The main control CPU 72 permits the interrupt and executes other random number update processing. The random numbers updated by this processing are random numbers (reach determination random numbers, variation pattern determination random numbers, etc.) that are not related to the determination of the winning type (winning type) among software random numbers. This process is performed in the remaining time when a timer interrupt occurs during execution of the main loop and the main control CPU 72 executes another interrupt management process (FIG. 19). The contents of the interrupt management process will be described later.

[Interrupt management processing (timer interrupt processing)]
Next, interrupt management processing (timer interrupt processing) will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary procedure of interrupt management processing. The main control CPU 72 executes an interrupt management process every predetermined time (for example, several milliseconds) based on the interrupt request signal from the counter / timer circuit. Each procedure will be described below.

  Step S200: First, the main control CPU 72 saves the values of the registers (accumulator A, flag register F, and general-purpose registers B to L) used during execution of the main loop in the save area of the RAM 76. Another value can be written in the registers (A to L) after the value is saved in the interrupt management process.

  Step S201: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a lottery random number update process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 updates the value of the counter for generating various random numbers for lottery. The value of each counter is incremented in the counter area of the RAM 76 and loops within a specified range. The various random numbers include, for example, a jackpot determined random number, a jackpot symbol random number, a regular symbol determined random number, and the like.

  Step S202: The main control CPU 72 executes the initial value update random number update process also here. The content of the process is the same as described above.

  Step S203: The main control CPU 72 executes input processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 inputs various switch signals from an input / output (I / O) port 79. Specifically, an input state (ON / OFF) of a passage detection signal from the gate switch 78 and a winning detection signal from the upper starting winning port switch 80, the lower starting winning port switch 82, the count switch 84, and the winning port switch 86. Lead.

  Step S204: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes switch input event processing. In this process, among the switch signals input in the previous input process, the determination of an event occurring during the game is made based on the winning detection signals from the gate switch 78, the upper start winning opening switch 80, and the lower starting winning opening switch 82. Depending on the event that occurred, further processing is executed. The specific contents of the switch input event process will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

  In this embodiment, when a winning detection signal (ON) is input from the upper start winning opening switch 80 or the lower starting winning opening switch 82, the main control CPU 72 has an event that triggers an internal lottery corresponding to a special symbol. Is determined. When the passage detection signal (ON) is input from the gate switch 78, the main control CPU 72 determines that an event serving as a lottery trigger corresponding to the normal symbol has occurred. If it is determined that any event has occurred, the main control CPU 72 executes a process corresponding to each event. The processing executed when a winning detection signal is input from the upper start winning port switch 80 or the lower starting winning port switch 82 will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

  Step S205, Step S206: The main control CPU 72 executes a special symbol game process and a normal symbol game process during the interrupt management process. These processes are for specifically proceeding with the game in the pachinko machine 1. Among these, in the special symbol game process (step S205), the main control CPU 72 controls the variable display and stop display by the special symbol display device 34 described above, and controls the operation of the variable winning device 30 according to the display result. To do. Details of the special symbol game process will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

  In the normal symbol game process (step S206), the main control CPU 72 controls the variable display and stop display by the normal symbol display device 33 described above, and controls the operation of the variable start winning device 28 according to the display result. To do. For example, the main control CPU 72 stores a random number (ordinary random number per symbol) acquired in response to the passage of the start gate 20 in the previous switch input event processing (step S204). The random number value is read out from the memory, and it is determined whether or not it falls within a predetermined hit range (operation lottery execution means). When the random number value falls within the hit range, the normal symbol display device 33 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner, and after stopping the normal symbol in a predetermined hit state, the main control CPU 72 switches the normal electric accessory solenoid 88 on. Excitingly activates the variable start winning device 28 (movable piece actuating means). On the other hand, if the random number value is out of the hit range, the main control CPU 72 performs a normal symbol stop display in a manner of deviation after the variable display.

  Step S207: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes prize ball payout processing. In this process, based on the winning detection signals input from the various switches 80, 82, 84, 86 in the previous input process (step S203), a prize ball instruction command for instructing the payout control device 92 the number of prize balls is issued. Output.

  Step S208: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes external information processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sends the above-mentioned external information (special symbol variation start information, prize ball payout information, jackpot, probability variation function in operation, time reduction to the hall computer of the game hall through the board external terminal board 160. Game status information such as that the function is operating is stored in the port output request buffer.

  Step S209: The main control CPU 72 executes test signal processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 generates various test signals representing its internal state (for example, normal symbol game management state, special symbol game management state, jackpot, probability variation function in operation, time reduction function in operation). These are stored in the port output request buffer. With this test signal, for example, the internal state of the main control CPU 72 can be tested outside the main controller 70.

  Step S210: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes display output management processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 controls the lighting state of the normal symbol display device 33, the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a, the special symbol display device 34, the special symbol operation memory lamp 34a, the game state display device 38, and the like. Specifically, a drive signal (byte data) to be applied to each LED is generated and stored in the port output request buffer. As a result, each LED is driven in a predetermined display mode (a mode of performing symbol variation display, stop display, working memory number display, game state display, etc.).

  Step S211: The main control CPU 72 executes output management processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 stores a frame open state signal indicating the open state of the main body (for example, the glass frame unit 4 and the plastic frame assembly 7) of the pachinko machine 1 in the port output request buffer. In the output management process, the main control CPU 72 manages data output other than commands. Specifically, the drive signal and test signal for the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 88 and the special prize opening solenoid 90 are stored in the port output request buffer.

  Step S212: The main control CPU 72 executes an effect control output process. In this processing, it is confirmed whether or not there is a command (command necessary for presentation control) that the main control CPU 72 should transmit to the presentation control device 124 in the command buffer. Store in port output request buffer.

  Step S213: The main control CPU 72 clears the port output request buffer corresponding to the other output ports.

  In the present embodiment, an example is given in which the processing (game control program module) of steps S205 to S212 is executed as a timer interrupt processing. However, these processings are executed by being incorporated in the main loop of the CPU. There is also a programming example.

  Step S214: When the above processing is completed, the main control CPU 72 stores a value (01H) for designating the end of interrupt in the interrupt program counter, and ends the CTC interrupt.

  Step S215, Step S216: Then, the main control CPU 72 restores the saved values of the registers (A to L) and permits the next CTC interrupt. Thereafter, the main control CPU 72 returns to the main loop (program address indicated by the stack pointer).

[Switch input event processing]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the switch input event process (step S204 in FIG. 19). Each procedure will be described below.

  Step S10: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a winning detection signal is input from the upper start winning port switch 80 or the lower starting winning port switch 82. When the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S12 and executes a special symbol memory update process. Specific processing contents will be further described later using another flowchart. On the other hand, if there is no input of a winning detection signal (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S18.

  Step S18: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not a winning detection signal is input from the count switch 84 corresponding to the big winning opening. When the input of the winning detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S20 and executes a large winning mouth count process. In the big winning opening counting process, the main control CPU 72 counts the number of winning balls to the variable winning device 30 every round during the big hit game. On the other hand, if no winning detection signal is input (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S22.

  Step S22: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not a passage detection signal is input from the gate switch 78 corresponding to the normal symbol. When the input of the passage detection signal is confirmed (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S24 and executes the normal symbol memory update process. In the normal symbol memory update process, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the current number of normal symbol working memories is less than the upper limit number (for example, 4), and if it does not reach the upper limit number, obtains a random number per normal symbol To do. Further, the main control CPU 72 increments the normal symbol operating memory number by one. Then, the main control CPU 72 stores the acquired random value per normal symbol in the random number storage area of the RAM 76. On the other hand, if no winning detection signal is input (No), the main control CPU 72 returns to the interrupt management process (FIG. 19).

[Special symbol memory update processing]
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the special symbol memory update process (step S12 in FIG. 20). In the present embodiment, it is assumed that prefetch determination (preliminary determination) of the acquired random number is performed in the special symbol memory update process. Hereinafter, the procedure of the special symbol memory update process will be described in order.

  Step S30: First, the main control CPU 72 refers to the value of the special symbol working memory number counter to check whether the working memory number is less than the maximum value (for example, four upper limit numbers). The working memory number counter represents the number (the number of sets) of big hit determination random numbers and big hit symbol random numbers stored in the random number storage area of the RAM 76. That is, the random number storage area of the RAM 76 is divided into four sections (for example, 2 bytes each), and each section can store one big hit decision random number and one big hit symbol random number as a set. At this time, if the value of the working memory number counter corresponding to the special symbol has reached the maximum value (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 20). On the other hand, if the value of the working memory number counter is less than the maximum value (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to the next step S31.

  Step S31: The main control CPU 72 adds one special symbol working memory number. As described above, the special symbol operation memory number counter is stored in the operation memory number area of the RAM 76, for example, and the main control CPU 72 increments (+1) the value. Based on the counter value added here, the lighting state of the special symbol operation memory lamp 34a is controlled by the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 19).

  Step S32: The main control CPU 72 acquires a jackpot determination random number value corresponding to the special symbol from the jackpot determination random number counter area of the RAM 76 (lottery element acquisition means). The random value is acquired by designating the address of the big hit determination random number counter area. The address is specified in two parts, one byte at the upper and lower positions. When the main control CPU 72 reads the jackpot determination random number value from the designated address, the main control CPU 72 saves it at the transfer destination address as a jackpot determination random number corresponding to the special symbol.

  Step S33: Next, the main control CPU 72 acquires a jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the special symbol from the jackpot symbol random number counter area of the RAM 76 (lottery element acquisition means). The acquisition of the random number value is also performed by designating the address of the jackpot symbol random number counter area. When the main control CPU 72 reads the jackpot symbol random number value from the designated address, the main control CPU 72 saves it at the transfer destination address as a jackpot symbol random number corresponding to the special symbol.

  Step S34: Further, the main control CPU 72 sequentially acquires a reach determination random number and a variation pattern determination random number from the variation random number counter area of the RAM 76 as random number values related to the variation condition of the special symbol. Similarly, these random number values are acquired by designating the address of the random number counter area for variation. When the main control CPU 72 acquires the reach determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number from the designated address, the main control CPU 72 saves them in the transfer destination address.

  Step S35: The main control CPU 72 transfers the saved jackpot random number, jackpot symbol random number, reach determination random number, and variation pattern determination random number to the random number storage area of the RAM 76, and stores these random numbers as a set in an empty section in the area. . The order (for example, first to fourth) is set in the plurality of sections. If all the first to fourth sections are empty at this stage, the random numbers are stored in order from the first section. Alternatively, if the first section is already filled and the other second to fourth sections are empty, the random numbers are stored in order from the second section.

  Step S36: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a prefetch hit determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 prefetches the jackpot determination random number stored in the previous step S35 and determines whether or not it is successful (winning or not winning). At the same time, when the result of prefetching corresponds to winning, the main control CPU 72 prefetches the jackpot symbol random number and determines the type of winning symbol (winning type) in advance. The contents of the prefetching determination process will be described later using another flowchart.

  Step S37: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes an effect command output setting process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets the contents of the effect command to be output to the effect control device 124 (effect control CPU 126) based on the previous determination result made in the prefetching per unit determination process (step S35). . For example, if the current pre-determination result corresponds to “non-winning”, the main control CPU 72 generates a special figure destination determination effect command indicating “non-winning”. Further, the main control CPU 72 also generates a variation pattern command of “non-winning”. On the other hand, if the previous determination result corresponds to “winning”, the main control CPU 72 generates a special figure destination determination effect command (for example, “B8H”) indicating “at the time of winning” and “winning symbol type”. The main control CPU 72 transfers the generated various commands to the transmission command buffer. In this process, the start opening winning tone control command may be generated together.

  When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the switch input event process (FIG. 20).

[Pre-fetching judgment processing]
Next, the prefetching determination process (step S35 in FIG. 21) executed in the previous special symbol memory update process will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the procedure of the prefetching determination process. Hereinafter, the content of the prefetching determination process will be described along with an example procedure.

  Step S52: The main control CPU 72 loads the jackpot determination random number as the random number value for the previous determination. The random number to be loaded here is obtained in the previous special symbol memory update process (step S32 in FIG. 21).

  Step S54: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the loaded random number is outside the range of the winning value (here, the lower limit value or less). Specifically, the main control CPU 72 sets a comparison value (lower limit value) in the A register, and subtracts the loaded random number value from this comparison value. The comparison value (lower limit value) is defined in advance according to the current internal lottery winning probability in the pachinko machine 1. Next, the main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the calculation result is 0 or a positive value from the value of the flag register, for example. As a result, if the loaded random number is outside the range of the winning value (Yes), the main control CPU 72 executes step S80.

  Step S80: The main control CPU 72 sets a deviation determination result value as the current preliminary determination result value. Then, the acquisition effect determination process is terminated, and the process returns to the special symbol memory update process (FIG. 21). The determination result value set here is used to determine whether or not it is correct in the special symbol memory update process (step S36 in FIG. 21).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the previous step S54 that the loaded random number is not outside the range of the winning value but within the range (step S54: No), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S56.

  Step S56: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result is set. The probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result is set when there is a winning value among the jackpot determination random numbers stored so far, although the fluctuation has not yet started. Specifically, if there is a winning value in the jackpot decision random number stored so far, if the jackpot symbol random number paired with this corresponds to “probability variation”, for example, the probability state schedule flag “A0H” is set. This value represents a flag value for setting as a schedule that a high probability state is to be set in advance determination (prefetching determination) of the jackpot determined random number acquired after the jackpot determined random number. On the other hand, if there is a winning value in the jackpot decision random number stored so far, and the jackpot symbol random number paired with this corresponds to "non-probable (normal) symbol", the probability state For example, “01H” is set in the schedule flag. This value represents a flag value for setting as a schedule that a normal (low) probability state is set in advance determination (prefetching determination) of the big hit determination random number acquired after this big hit determination random number. If the winning value does not exist in the big hit determination random numbers stored so far, the flag value is reset (00H). The value of the probability state schedule flag is stored in the flag area of the RAM 76, for example.

  If the probability state schedule flag has not yet been set (step S56: No), the main control CPU 72 executes step S66.

  Step S66: In this case, the main control CPU 72 sets the comparison value for the next low probability (normal time) in the A register. The comparative value for low probability is also defined in advance according to the winning probability at the low probability in the pachinko machine 1.

  Step S68: Next, the main control CPU 72 loads the “current probability state flag”. This probability state flag indicates whether or not the current internal state has a high probability (probably changing), and is stored in the flag area of the RAM 76. If the current probability state is a high probability (probably changing), the value “01H” is set as the state flag, and if the current probability state is low (normally), the value of the state flag is reset (“00H”). ").

  Step S70: Then, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the loaded current special symbol probability state flag does not represent a high probability (≠ 01H), and if the result indicates a high probability (No). Next, step S64 is executed.

  Step S64: The main control CPU 72 sets a comparative value for high probability. As a result, the low-probability comparison value set in the previous step S66 is rewritten. The high probability comparison value is defined in advance according to the winning probability at the high probability in the pachinko machine 1.

  As described above, when the probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result is not yet set and the current internal state is high probability, the comparison value is rewritten for high probability and the next step S72 is performed. Will be executed. On the other hand, when it is confirmed in the previous step S70 that the current probability state flag does not represent a high probability (Yes), the main control CPU 72 skips step S64 and executes the next step S72.

  Step S72: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the random number loaded in the previous step S52 is outside the range of the winning value. That is, the main control CPU 72 subtracts the jackpot determination random number value from the comparison value set for each state. Similarly, the main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the calculation result is a negative value (<0) from the value of the flag register, and if the result is that the loaded random number is outside the range of the winning value (Yes). Here, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol memory update process (FIG. 21). On the other hand, if the loaded random number is not outside the range of the winning value but is within the range (No), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S74.

  Step S74: The main control CPU 72 executes a big hit type determination process. This process is for determining the big hit type (winning type) at that time based on the big hit symbol random number paired with the big hit decision random number. For example, when the main control CPU 72 loads the jackpot symbol random number acquired in the special symbol memory update process (step S33 in FIG. 21), the main control CPU 72 executes the calculation using the comparison value in the same manner as in step S54, and the result From the above, it is determined whether the jackpot type corresponds to “non-probable variation (normal) symbol” or “probability variation symbol (including 15-round probability variation symbol and 2-round probability variation symbol)”. The main control CPU 72 stores the determination result at this time as a special symbol destination determination value, and proceeds to the next step S76.

  Step S76: The main control CPU 72 sets the value of the probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result. Specifically, when the special symbol destination determination value stored in the previous step S74 represents “non-probable change (normal) symbol”, the main control CPU 72 sets the value “01H” in the probability state schedule flag. On the other hand, when the special symbol destination determination value indicates “probability variation symbol (either 15-round probability variation symbol or 2-round probability variation symbol)”, the main control CPU 72 sets the value “A0H” in the probability state schedule flag. As a result, in the subsequent processing, it is determined that “flag set has been completed” in step S56.

  Step S78: The main control CPU 72 sets the hit determination result value as the current prior determination result value. Then, the acquisition effect determination process is terminated, and the process returns to the special symbol memory update process (FIG. 21). The determination result value set here is also used to determine whether or not it is correct in the special symbol memory update process (step S36 in FIG. 21).

  The above is the procedure before the probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result is set (before the internal first hit). On the other hand, when the probability state schedule flag is set through the previous step S76, the following procedure is executed.

  Step S56: When the main control CPU 72 confirms that a value has already been set in the probability state schedule flag (Yes), it next executes step S58.

  Step S58: The main control CPU 72 first sets a low probability (normal time) comparison value in the A register.

  Step S60: Next, the main control CPU 72 loads a “probability state schedule flag”. The probability state schedule flag is for setting a probability state in a subsequent determination based on the immediately preceding determination result as described above, and is stored in the flag area of the RAM 76. . If the probability state based on the immediately preceding destination determination result is scheduled to shift to a high probability (probability change), “A0H” is set as the value of the probability state schedule flag as described above. If the probability state based on is scheduled to return to a low probability (normal), “01H” is set as the value of the probability state schedule flag.

  Step S62: Then, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the loaded probability state schedule flag does not represent a high-probability schedule (≠ 01H), and if the result indicates a high-probability schedule (No Then, step S64 is executed to set a comparative value for high probability.

  As described above, when the probability state schedule flag based on the previous determination result is already set and the value is a high probability, the next step S72 and subsequent steps after rewriting the comparison value for the high probability. Will be executed. On the other hand, when it is confirmed in the previous step S62 that the probability state schedule flag does not represent a schedule with a high probability but a schedule with a normal (low) probability (Yes), the main control CPU 72 performs a step. S64 is skipped and the subsequent step S72 and subsequent steps are executed.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, it is possible to perform a prior jackpot determination in consideration of the subsequent change in internal state based on the previous determination result (normal probability → high probability, high probability → normal probability) (advance determination means) ).

  When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol memory update process (FIG. 21).

[Special design game processing]
Next, the details of the special symbol game process executed in the interrupt management process (FIG. 19) will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a configuration example of the special symbol game process. The special symbol game process includes an execution selection process (step S1000), a special symbol change pre-process (step S2000), a special symbol change process (step S3000), a special symbol stop display process (step S4000), and a variable winning device management process. This is a configuration including a subroutine (program module) group of (Step S5000). First, the basic flow of the special symbol game process will be described along each process.

  Step S1000: In the execution selection process, the main control CPU 72 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (any one of steps S2000 to S5000) from the “jump table”. For example, the main control CPU 72 sets the program address of the process to be executed next as the jump destination address, and sets the end of the special symbol game process as the return destination address in the stack pointer.

  Which process is selected as the next jump destination differs depending on the progress of the process performed so far (special symbol game management status). For example, if the special symbol has not yet started changing display (special symbol game management status: 00H), the main control CPU 72 selects the special symbol variation pre-processing (step S2000) as the next jump destination. On the other hand, if the special symbol variation pre-processing has already been completed (special symbol game management status: 01H), the main control CPU 72 selects the special symbol variation processing (step S3000) as the next jump destination, and the special symbol variation is in progress. If the process has been completed (special symbol game management status: 02H), the special symbol stop displaying process (step S4000) is selected as the next jump destination. In this embodiment, the jump destination address is specified by the “jump table” and the process is selected. However, apart from such a selection method, a “process flag”, a “process selection flag”, or the like is used. There is also a known programming example in which the CPU selects a process to be executed next. In such a programming example, the CPU CALLs each process in a single way, and at the top step, the conditional branch (continuation / return) is performed with reference to the flag one by one. There is no need for the CPU 72 to call each process one by one.

  Step S2000: In the special symbol variation pre-processing, the main control CPU 72 performs an operation to prepare conditions for starting the variation display of the special symbol. The specific processing content will be described later using another flowchart.

  Step S3000: In the special symbol variation processing, the main control CPU 72 controls the special symbol display device 34 while counting the variation timer. Specifically, an ON or OFF drive signal (1 byte data) is output for each segment and dot (0th to 7th) of the 7-segment LED. The pattern of the drive signal changes with the passage of time, whereby a special symbol is displayed in a variable manner.

  Step S4000: In the special symbol stop display process, the main control CPU 72 controls the drive of the special symbol display device 34. Similarly, an ON or OFF drive signal is output for each segment and dot of the 7-segment LED. However, the pattern of the drive signal is constant, whereby a special symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Step S5000: The variable winning device management process is selected when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the winning mode (a mode other than non-winning) in the previous special symbol stop display process. For example, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of a big hit of 15 rounds, an opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to the big hit gaming state (a gaming state advantageous to the player) occurs. During the big hit game, the jump destination is set in the variable winning device management process in the previous execution selection process (step S1000), and the special symbol variation display is not performed. In the variable winning device management process, the large winning opening solenoid 90 is energized for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds or until nine winnings are counted) for a predetermined number of continuous operations (for example, 15 times), and thereby variable. The winning device 30 is opened and closed in a predetermined pattern (continuous operation of the special electric accessory). In the meantime, by allowing the variable winning device 30 to win game balls in a concentrated manner, the player is given an opportunity to collect a lot of prize balls. Note that the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 30 at the time of the big win is referred to as “round”, and if the total number of continuous operations is 15 times, these may be collectively referred to as “15 rounds”.

  Further, when the main control CPU 72 sets the large winning opening opening pattern (the number of rounds and the number of opening / closing operations per round) in the variable winning device management process, every time the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 30 for one round is completed. Increment the value of the round counter. The value of the round number counter is stored in the count area of the RAM 76 with an initial value of 0, for example. Further, the main control CPU 72 generates a round number command representing the value of the round number counter. The round number command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S119 in FIG. 18). When the value of the round number counter reaches the set number of continuous operations, the main control CPU 72 ends the big hit game (big player) only for that round.

  When the big hit game ends, the main control CPU 72 changes the state after the big hit game (high probability state, time reduction state) based on the game state flag (probability variation function operation flag or time reduction function operation flag). When the “high probability state” is reached, the probability variation function is activated, and the winning probability in the internal lottery is higher (about 10 times) than usual (high probability state transition means). In addition, when the “time reduction state” is reached, the time reduction function is activated, and the normal symbol operation lottery has a high probability (for example, about 250/251) as described above. The operating time is shortened from about 4 seconds to about 1 second at the time of operation, and the opening time of the variable start winning device 28 is extended (for example, from about 0.5 seconds to about 1.5 seconds at the time of non-operation). Note that the “high probability state” and the “time reduction state” may be transferred to only one of them in terms of control, or may be transferred in accordance with both of them.

[Multiple winning types]
In the present embodiment, “15 round normal (non-probable change) big hit” and “15 round positive change big hit” are provided for the above “15 round big hit”. In addition to “15 round big hits”, in this embodiment, “2 rounds probable big hits” are provided as a plurality of winning types. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the form of “two rounds probable big hit” in the previous special symbol stop display processing, an opportunity to shift from the normal state until then to a short-term big hit gaming state occurs. However, since the 2-round jackpot game ends in an extremely short time compared to the 15-round jackpot game, there is almost no winning in the big winning opening. Instead, for example, by operating the “probability changing function” after the end of the big hit game, as a result, a privilege to shift to the “high probability state” is given to the player (high probability state transition means).

  In any case, if one of the above “15 rounds probable big hits” or “2 rounds probable big hits” (special winning type) is met, the privilege to shift the internal state to the “high probability state” after the big hit game ends (High probability state transition means). In addition, if the internal lottery is won in the “high probability state” and it corresponds to either “15 round probability change big hit” or “2 round probability change big hit”, the “high probability state” is continued even after the big hit game ends. On the other hand, if you win the internal lottery in the “high probability state” and fall under the above “15 round normal (non-probable change) big win” (normal winning type), the internal state is normal (low probability state) after the big hit game ends Return to. Needless to say, if the internal lottery is won in the normal state and it corresponds to “15 round normal (non-probable change) big hit”, the internal state is maintained in the normal state even after the big hit game ends.

  In the present embodiment, a small bonus (special winning type) is provided as a winning type other than non-winning. When winning a small winning game, a small winning game is performed separately from the big winning game, and the variable winning device 30 is opened and closed. In other words, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a small-hit manner in the special symbol stop-display process, a small-hit game (a game in which the variable winning device 30 operates) in a normal state or a high probability state. Is executed. In such a small winning game, the variable winning device 30 opens and closes a special number of times (for example, twice), but hardly wins in the big winning opening as in the two-round big winning game. In addition, even if the small hit game ends, the “probability change function” does not operate, and the “time reduction function” does not operate, so it goes to the “high probability state” or “time reduction state”. The privilege to be transferred is not granted (it is not a prerequisite for that). Also, even if you win a small hit in the “high probability state”, the “high probability state” will not end after the game of that small hit, and even if you win a small hit in the “time reduction state” The “time reduction state” does not end after the end of the small hit game (except when the upper limit is reached).

[Special symbol change pre-treatment]
FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the special symbol variation pre-processing. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure.

  Step S2100: First, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the special symbol operation memory number remains (is greater than 0). This confirmation can be made with reference to the value of the working memory number counter stored in the RAM 76. When the special symbol operation memory number is 0 (No), the main control CPU 72 executes the demonstration setting process of step S2500.

  Step S2500: In this process, the main control CPU 72 generates a demonstration effect command. The demonstration effect command is output to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S212 in FIG. 19). When the demo setting process is executed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process. When returning, it returns to the end address as described above (and so on).

  On the other hand, if the value of the special symbol operation memory number counter is larger than 0 (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2200.

  Step S2200: The main control CPU 72 executes a special symbol storage shift process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 reads the random number storage (big hit decision random number, big hit symbol random number) stored in the first j section (address 00H) in the random number storage area of the RAM 76 as described above. If the random number memory is stored in two or more sections at this time, the main control CPU 72 reads the random number memory from the first section and erases (consumes) it, and then moves the remaining random number memory one by one to the previous section. (Shift).

  Step S2250: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a special symbol operating memory number subtraction process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 subtracts one value of the working memory number counter stored in the RAM 76, and sets the value after the subtraction to “the working memory number at the start of change”. As a result, the display mode of the number stored by the special symbol operation memory lamp 34a changes (decreases by 1) in the display output management process (step S205 in FIG. 19). When the procedure so far is finished, the main control CPU 72 then executes step S2300.

  Step S2300: The main control CPU 72 executes a big hit determination process (internal lottery). In this process, the main control CPU 72 first sets a range of the big hit value and determines whether or not the read random number value is included in this range (lottery execution means). The range of the jackpot value set at this time is different between the normal state and the high probability state (when the probability variation function is activated). In the high probability state, the range of the jackpot value is expanded to about 10 times that of the normal state. If the random value read at this time is included in the range of the big hit value, the main control CPU 72 sets the big hit flag (01H), and then proceeds to step S2400. Here, for example, the procedure (steps S52, S54, S56, S66, S68, S70, S64, and S72 in FIG. 22) mentioned above is applied as a more detailed procedure of the big hit determination process. May be.

  When the above big hit flag is not set, the main control CPU 72 sets the range of the small hit value next in the same big hit determination process, and determines whether or not the read random number value is included in this range (lottery execution). means). The “small hit” here is other than non-winning (out of), but is different from “big hit”. That is, “big hit” generates an opportunity (game milestone) to shift to the above “high probability state” or “time reduction state”, but “small hit” does not generate such an opportunity. However, “small hit” is positioned as satisfying the condition for operating the variable winning device 30 as in the case of “big hit”. Note that the range of the small hit value set at this time may be different between the normal state and the high probability state (when the probability variation function is activated), or may be the same. In any case, if the read random number value is included in the range of the small hit value, the main control CPU 72 sets the small hit flag, and then proceeds to step S2400. As described above, in the present embodiment, as the hit range corresponding to other than the non-winning, the range of the big hit value and the small hit value is defined in advance in the program. Each of them may be written in the ROM 74, read out, and the big hit determination may be performed while comparing with the random value.

  Step S2400: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not a value (01H) is set for the big hit flag in the previous big hit determination process. If the value (01H) is not set in the jackpot flag (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2402.

  Step S2402: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not a value (01H) is set in the small hit flag in the previous big hit determination process. If the value (01H) is not set in the small hit flag (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2404. The main control CPU 72 may determine the big hit (for example, 01H is set) or the small hit (for example, 0AH is set) according to the value of the common hit flag without separately preparing the big hit flag and the small hit flag.

  Step S2404: The main control CPU 72 executes an off-time stop symbol determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 sets stop symbol number data at the time of disconnection by the special symbol display device 34. Further, the main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol command and a lottery result command (at the time of loss) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. These commands are transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process (step S115 in FIG. 17).

  In this embodiment, since the 7-segment LED is used for the special symbol display device 34, for example, the display pattern of the stop symbol at the time of disconnection is always set to display only one segment (center bar “-”). The stop symbol number data can be fixed to one value (for example, 64H). In this case, the storage capacity used in the program can be reduced, the processing load on the main control CPU 72 can be reduced, and the processing speed can be improved.

  Step S2406: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a deviation variation pattern determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the variation pattern number at the time of deviation for the special symbol (variation pattern determination means). The variation pattern number is used to distinguish the variation display type (pattern) of the special symbol or to correspond to the variation time required for the variation display. Since the fluctuation time at the time of loss differs depending on whether or not it is the above “time reduction state”, in this process, the main control CPU 72 loads the gaming state flag and the current state is “time reduction state”. Check if it exists. In the “time shortening state”, the fluctuation time at the time of disconnection is basically set to a shortened time (for example, about 1.5 seconds), except when the reach fluctuation is performed. If the state is not “time shortening state”, the fluctuation time at the time of losing is determined based on, for example, “variable display start operation memory number (0 to 3)” set in step S2250 except when the reach fluctuation is performed. Is done. Note that the symbol stop display time at the time of disconnection is constant (for example, about 0.5 seconds) regardless of the variation pattern. The main control CPU 72 sets the value of the determined fluctuation time (at the time of disconnection) in the fluctuation timer, and sets the value of the stop display time at the time of disconnection in the stop symbol display timer.

  The above steps S2404 and S2406 are control procedures when the big hit determination result is out of place (in the case other than non-winning), but the determination result is a big hit (step S2400: Yes) or a small hit (step S2402: Yes). The main control CPU 72 executes the following procedure. First, the case of jackpot will be described.

  Step S2410: The main control CPU 72 executes a big hit stop symbol determination process (winning type determination means). In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the type of the winning symbol (stop symbol number at the time of jackpot) based on the jackpot symbol random number. The relationship between the jackpot symbol random number value and the type of winning symbol is defined in advance in the special symbol determination data table (winning type defining means). For this reason, the main control CPU 72 can determine the type of the winning symbol based on the jackpot symbol random number from the stored contents by referring to the special symbol determination table in the jackpot stop symbol determination process. Such a process can also be applied to the jackpot symbol type determination process (step S74 in FIG. 22) executed in the previous look-ahead determination process.

[Winning pattern at the time of big hit]
In the present embodiment, for example, three types of the winning symbols that are selectively determined at the time of the big hit are prepared. One of them is a “15 round probability variation symbol”, the other one is a “15 round normal (non-probability variation) symbol”, and the remaining one is a “2 round probability variation symbol”.

  More specifically, there are mainly three types of winning symbols as major classifications, but even if the same “15 round probability variation symbol” is used, for example, “15 round probability variation symbol A”, “15 round probability variation symbol B”, “15 A plurality of winning symbols are defined in more detail, such as “Round Probability Symbol C”,... Even if the same “15 Round Normal (Non-Probability) Symbol” is used, for example, “15 Round Normal (Non-Probability Variation)” ) Symbol A ”,“ 15 Round Normal (Non-Probability Change) Symbol B ”,“ 15 Round Normal (Non-Probability Change) Symbol C ”,...

  In addition, for “2-round probability variation design”, for example, “2 round probability variation design A”, “2 round probability variation design B”, “2 round probability variation design C”, etc. Has been.

  Such fine classification is for diversifying the stop display of the winning symbol by the special symbol display device 34. For example, in the case of the same “15 round probability variation symbol”, when the subcategory is “15 round probability variation symbol A”, all the seven segments are lit in the special symbol display device 34 (for example, a “day” shape), In the case of “15 round probability variation B”, five segments are lit (for example, a “self” shape). However, if the “15-round probability variable symbol” is the same as the major category, the result (effect) will be the same in proceeding with the subsequent game, regardless of which symbol is selected in the minor category (effect mode) May be different.) The plurality of types of winning symbols provided for each number of rounds are defined in advance by the special symbol determination table (winning type defining means).

  Step S2412: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a big hit hour variation pattern determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the variation pattern (variation time and stop display time) of the special symbol based on the variation pattern determination random number shifted in the previous step S2200. The main control CPU 72 sets the determined variation time value in the variation timer, and sets the stop display time value in the stop symbol display timer. In general, in the case of big hit reach fluctuation, a fluctuation time longer than that at the time of loss is determined.

  Step S2413: The main control CPU 72 executes a big hit other setting process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the game state flag is the “15 round probability variation symbol” or “2 round probability variation symbol” if the winning symbol type (hit stop symbol number) determined in the previous step S2410 is “15 round probability variation symbol”. As a result, the value (01H) of the probability variation function operation flag is set in the flag area of the RAM 76. Further, when the current gaming state is already a high probability state (when the probability variation function is activated), the main control CPU 72 also sets the value (01H) of the time reduction function activation flag in the flag area of the RAM 76 as a gaming state flag. . The significance of such processing is based on, for example, the following concept. That is, first, when the “two-round probability variation pattern” is met from the normal state, the value (01H) of the time variation function activation flag is not set, but only the value (01H) of the probability variation function activation flag is set. In this case, by not revealing the “high probability state” even in the production, a “hidden probability change state” that is difficult to be recognized by the player. However, in this embodiment, when the “hidden probability change state” has already been applied and the “two-round probability change pattern” is repeated, the “hidden probability change state” is not continued indefinitely, but the time reduction function is activated. The probability variation state is clearly indicated to the player. This prevents the player from continuing the game without being informed of the information regarding the internal state at all, and prevents the player from buying too much misery.

  In step S2413, the main control CPU 72 determines the display mode of the stop symbol (big hit symbol) by the special symbol display device 34 based on the big hit time stop symbol number. In addition, the main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol command and a lottery result command (at the time of a big hit) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. The stop symbol command and the lottery result command are also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

Next, processing for small hits will be described.
Step S2407: The main control CPU 72 executes a small hit stop symbol determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the type of winning symbol at the time of small hit (stop symbol number at small hit) based on the big hit symbol random number. Here, similarly, the relationship between the big winning symbol random number value and the type of winning symbol at the time of small hitting is preliminarily defined in the special symbol determining data table at the small hitting (winning type defining means). In this embodiment, in order to reduce the load on the main control CPU 72, the winning symbol at the time of the small hit is determined using the big hit symbol random number, but a dedicated random number may be used separately.

[Winning pattern for small hits]
In the present embodiment, the winning symbol at the time of small hitting is only one type of “twice open small hitting symbol”. However, other types such as “one time opening small hit symbol” and “three times opening small hit symbol” may be prepared. As described above, “small hit” as a result of the internal lottery is not an opportunity for the subsequent state to change to “high probability state” or “time reduction state”, and thus is essential for this type of pachinko machine. A “one-time small hit symbol” can be provided without being bound by the definition of “two rounds (two times open) or more”.

  Step S2408: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a small hit hour variation pattern determination process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the variation pattern (variation time and stop display time) of the special symbol based on the variation pattern determination random number shifted in the previous step S2200 (variation pattern determination means). Further, the main control CPU 72 sets the determined variation time value in the variation timer, and sets the stop display time value in the stop symbol display timer. In the present embodiment, the reach variation pattern can be selected in the case of a small hit, or a variation pattern equivalent to that in the normal variation can be selected.

  Step S2409: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes a small hitting and other setting process. In this process, the main control CPU 72 determines the display mode of the stop symbol (small hit symbol) by the special symbol display device 34 based on the stop symbol number at the small hit. In addition, the main control CPU 72 generates a stop symbol command and a lottery result command (at the time of a small hit) to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. The stop symbol command and the lottery result command are also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  Step S2414: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes special symbol variation start processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 selects the fluctuation pattern data based on the fluctuation pattern number (out of time / hit), and sets the fluctuation time value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation timer. The main control CPU 72 sets the value of the stop symbol display time corresponding to the variation pattern in the display timer. At the same time, the main control CPU 72 sets a special symbol variation start flag in the flag area of the RAM 76. Then, the main control CPU 72 generates a change start command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. This variation start command is also transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process. When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 sets the special symbol changing process (step S3000) as the next jump destination and returns to the special symbol game process.

[FIG. 23: Special symbol change processing, special symbol stop display processing]
In the special symbol fluctuation processing, the main control CPU 72 loads the value of the fluctuation timer from the register to the timer counter as described above, and then the timer according to the passage of time (clock pulse count number or interrupt counter value). Decrement the counter value. The main control CPU 72 controls the special symbol variation display as described above until the value becomes 0 while referring to the value of the timer counter. When the value of the timer counter becomes 0, the main control CPU 72 sets the special symbol stop display in-progress process (step S4000) as the next jump destination.

  In the special symbol stop display process, the main control CPU 72 controls the special symbol stop display based on the stop symbol determined in the stop symbol determination process (steps S2404, S2407, and S2410 in FIG. 26). The main control CPU 72 generates a symbol stop command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124. The symbol stop command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process. When the stop symbol is displayed for a predetermined time in the special symbol stop display process, the main control CPU 72 deletes the symbol changing flag. The special symbol stop display in-progress process will be described later with reference to another flowchart.

[Big hit fluctuation pattern determination process]
Next, the contents of the big hit hour fluctuation pattern determination process (step S2412 in FIG. 24) performed in the special symbol fluctuation pre-processing will be described. The big hit fluctuation pattern determination process is a process executed when the result of the internal lottery corresponds to a win (big hit other than the small hit) as described above, but in this embodiment, the big hit is stopped before that In the symbol determination process (step S2410 in FIG. 24), a special symbol is selected depending on whether “15 round symbol (both probable and non-probable)” or “2 round probable symbol” is selected as the winning type (winning symbol). The method for determining the variation pattern is different. Furthermore, for the “two-round probability variation pattern”, the method for determining the variation pattern also differs depending on whether or not the current state is in a high probability state.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the big hit hour variation pattern determination process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure.

[15 round designs (probability or non-probability)]
When either “15 round probability variation symbol” or “15 round normal (non-probability variation) symbol” is selected as the winning type at the time of the big hit, the variation pattern is determined in the following procedure.

  Step S2600: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the selected winning type is the “15 round symbol” of the large classification. This determination can be made based on the jackpot stop symbol number, for example. The main control CPU 72 accesses the buffer area of the RAM 76, for example, and reads the value of the big hit stop symbol number from the corresponding address. As a result, if it is a value corresponding to either “15 round probability variation symbol” or “15 round normal (non-probability variation) symbol” (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2601.

  Step S2601: Next, the main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the winning type corresponds to “15 round probability variation symbol” in the fine classification. This determination can also be made based on the big hit stop symbol number. At this time, if it is confirmed that the value corresponds to the “15-round probability variation symbol” (Yes), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S2602.

  Step S2602: The main control CPU 72 accesses the table storage area of the ROM 74, and obtains the table address (1) from the “selected symbol-specific / state-specific selection table”. The table address (1) acquired here describes the address of the “variation pattern selection table” used in the case of “15 rounds probable variation winning”.

  On the other hand, when it is confirmed in the previous step S2601 that the value corresponds to “15 round normal (non-probable variation) symbol” (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S2607.

  Step S2607: In this case, the main control CPU 72 acquires the table address (2) from the “selected symbol-specific / state-specific selection table”. The table address (2) acquired here describes the address of the “variation pattern selection table” used in the case of “15 rounds uncertain variation winning”.

[Example of selection table by winning symbol and state]
FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example of the “selected symbol / state selection table”, that is, the “big hit time variation pattern selection table address state selection table”. The “successful symbol-specific / state-specific selection table” has a structure in which, for example, a storage area of 5 bytes is stored, and table addresses (1) to (5) are sequentially stored therein. Among these, in the storage area for the first 1 byte, the address of the “15-round probability variation winning variation pattern selection table” is described as the table address (1). In the second storage area, as the table address (2), an address of “a variation pattern selection table at the time of 15 round uncertain variation selection” is described. Similarly, in the third storage area, the address of “variation pattern selection table at the time of two round winning change during 2 rounds is described” is described as the table address (3), and the table address (3) is stored in the fourth storage area. 4) describes the address of the “variable pattern selection table during two-round winning during probability change”, and the last storage area stores “address variation pattern selection table during two-round winning during non-probable variation” as the table address (5). Address is described.

  When executing the previous step S2602, the main control CPU 72 obtains (specifies) the table address (1) stored at the head address in the storage area of the “selected symbol-specific / state-specific selection table”. On the other hand, when the main control CPU 72 executes step S2607, the table address (2) stored at the second address is acquired (designated) in the storage area of the “selected symbol-specific / state-specific selection table”.

[Refer to Figure 25: Big hit hour variation pattern determination process]
Step S2604: The main control CPU 72 executes a selection lottery. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 compares the current variation pattern determination random value (for example, any one of 0 to 255) with the comparison value in the “variation pattern selection table”, and selects the corresponding variation pattern number. . For example, in the “15-round winning variation pattern selection table”, a plurality of types of “big hit reach variation patterns 21 to 20” are defined in advance, and one of these numbers is selected.

  Step S2606: The main control CPU 72 sets the current variation pattern based on the selected number. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 sets a special symbol fluctuation time (for big hit reach fluctuation) and generates a fluctuation pattern command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124 (effect control CPU 126). The variation pattern command is a 2-byte command such as “97H01H” described in the format of MODE value−EVENT value, for example. The variation pattern command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

[2 rounds]
On the other hand, when “2 round symbols” is selected as the winning type at the time of the big hit, the variation pattern is determined by the following procedure.

  In the previous step S2600, when it is determined that the current winning symbol (big hit stop symbol number) is a major category and does not correspond to the “15 round symbol” (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S2608.

  Step S2608: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the current internal state is a “high probability state (also referred to as“ probability fluctuation state ”)”. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, if the winning combination corresponds to either “15 round probability variation symbol” or “2 round probability variation symbol”, the winning probability of the internal lottery after the end of the big hit game (main role) It shifts to a high probability state that is changed to about 10 times higher. At this time, if the current internal state is not a high probability state (denoted as “probably changing” in the figure) (No), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S2610.

[When winning 2 rounds during non-probability]
Step S2610: The main control CPU 72 accesses the table storage area of the ROM 74, and obtains the table address (5) from the “selected symbol-specific / state-specific selection table” shown in FIG. The table address (5) acquired here describes the address of the “variation pattern selection table” used in the case of “2 round winning during non-probable change”.

[Example of change pattern selection table for two-round winning during non-probable change]
FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of a variation pattern selection table for two-round winning during non-probability variation. This selection table has a structure in which, for example, “comparison value” and “variation pattern number” are stored as a set of 1 byte each in order from the head address. The “comparison value” includes, for example, eight different values “101”, “201”, “211”, “221”, “231”, “241”, “251”, “255 (FFH)”. “1” to “8” of “variation pattern number” are assigned to each “comparison value”. These fluctuation pattern numbers “1” to “8” all correspond to non-reach (normal) fluctuation patterns, and no one corresponding to the reach fluctuation pattern is provided here.

  Here, the length of the set variation time differs greatly between the “non-reach (normal) variation pattern” and the “reach variation pattern”. That is, the “non-reach fluctuation pattern” basically corresponds to a short fluctuation time (for example, about 6.0 seconds to 12.0 seconds), whereas the “reach fluctuation pattern” has a long fluctuation more than twice as long. This corresponds to time (for example, about 30 seconds to 120 seconds).

  In any case, the main control CPU 72 sequentially compares the acquired variation pattern determination random value with the “comparison value” in the selection table, and if the random value is equal to or less than the comparison value, the main control CPU 72 corresponds to the comparison value. Select the fluctuation pattern number. For example, if the fluctuation pattern determination random number value at that time is “157”, the main control CPU 72 determines that the next comparison value “101” because the random value exceeds the comparison value when compared with the first comparison value “101”. 201 "is compared with the random value. In this case, since the random value is equal to or smaller than the comparison value, the main control CPU 72 selects “2” as the corresponding variation pattern number.

[Refer to Figure 25: Big hit hour variation pattern determination process]
In step S2604, the main control CPU 72 executes the above-described variation pattern selection lottery. However, as described above, only the “non-reach variation pattern” is provided in the “non-probability variation 2-round winning variation pattern selection table”, so any variation pattern “1” to “8” is selected. Even so, in the next step S2606, the variation time at the time of winning the second round during non-probability change is set to be relatively short. Similarly, the main control CPU 72 sets a special symbol variation time (for non-reach variation) and generates a variation pattern command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124 (effect control CPU 126). The variation pattern command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

[When winning 2 rounds during probability change]
On the other hand, the following procedure is executed when winning with 2 round symbols during probability change.

  Step S2608: When the main control CPU 72 confirms that the current internal state is a high probability state (probably changing) (Yes), the process proceeds to step S2611.

  Step S2611: Next, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the current internal state corresponds to a “high probability state after winning two rounds”. This determination can be made, for example, based on the values of the above-described gaming state flags (probability variation function operation flag and time reduction function operation flag). That is, if the value (01H) is set only in the probability variation function activation flag and the value (01H) is not set in the time reduction function activation flag, it means “a high probability state after two rounds”. Yes. In this case, the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S2612.

  Step S2612: The main control CPU 72 accesses the table storage area of the ROM 74, and obtains the table address (3) from the “selected symbol-specific / state-specific selection table” shown in FIG. In the table address (3) acquired here, the address of the “variation pattern selection table” used in the case of “winning in 2 rounds after 2 rounds of certainty change” is described.

[Example of change pattern selection table when winning 2 rounds after 2 rounds]
FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of a variation pattern selection table at the time of winning two rounds during probability change after two rounds. This selection table has “13”, “14”, “15”, “16”, “17”, “18”, “18”, “variation pattern numbers” for the comparison values “101” to “255 (FFH)”. In this structure, “19” and “20” are assigned. These variation pattern numbers “13” to “20” all correspond to the reach variation pattern, and no variation corresponding to the non-reach (normal) variation pattern is provided here.

[Refer to Figure 25: Big hit hour variation pattern determination process]
Then, in step S2604, the main control CPU 72 executes a variation pattern selection lottery based on the above-described “variation pattern selection table during two-round winning two-round winning change”. In this case, since only the “reach variation pattern” is provided in the variation pattern selection table, even if any variation pattern “13” to “20” is selected, in the next step S2606, two rounds later The variation time at the time of winning two rounds during probability change is set to be relatively long.

  Similarly, the main control CPU 72 sets a special symbol variation time (for reach variation) and generates a variation pattern command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124 (effect control CPU 126). The variation pattern command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  On the other hand, if both the value of the probability variation function operation flag (01H) and the value of the time shortening function operation flag (01H) are set in the previous step S2611, it is not “a high probability state after two rounds winning” It means “high probability state” (No). In this case, the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S2614.

  Step S2614: The main control CPU 72 accesses the table storage area of the ROM 74, and obtains the table address (4) from the “selected symbol-specific / state-specific selection table” shown in FIG. The table address (4) acquired here describes the address of the “variation pattern selection table” used in the case of “2 round winning during probability change”.

  Although not shown in particular, the fluctuation pattern selection table during two-round winning during probability change also has a structure in which a “fluctuation pattern number” is assigned to the comparison value. Note that the variation pattern numbers assigned here may be only those corresponding to the reach variation pattern, or those corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern may be provided.

  Similarly, in step S2604, the main control CPU 72 executes a variation pattern selection lottery based on the above “variable pattern selection table during two-round winning during probability variation”. If only the “reach variation pattern” is provided in the variation pattern selection table, even if any variation pattern is selected, in the next step S2606, the variation time at the time of winning two rounds during probability variation is set to be relatively long. If there is a pattern corresponding to the non-reach fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation time is set to be relatively short.

  The main control CPU 72 sets a special symbol variation time (for reach variation or non-reach variation) and generates a variation pattern command to be transmitted to the effect control device 124 (effect control CPU 126). The variation pattern command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  When steps S2604 and S2606 are executed through the above procedure, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol variation pre-processing (FIG. 24), and as described above, the big hit other setting processing and the special symbol variation start processing (FIG. 24). Steps S2413 and S2414) are executed.

[Special symbol stop display processing]
Next, FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a procedure example of the special symbol stop display process. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure.

  Step S4100: The main control CPU 72 subtracts the value of the stop symbol display timer (decrements by the interrupt period).

  Step S4200: The main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the stop display time has ended based on the value of the stop symbol display timer subtracted this time. Specifically, if the value of the stop symbol display timer is not 0 or less, the main control CPU 72 determines that the stop display time has not yet ended (No). In this case, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process, jumps from the execution selection process (step S1000 in FIG. 23) in the next interrupt cycle, and repeatedly executes the special symbol stop display process.

  On the other hand, if the value of the stop symbol display timer is 0 or less, the main control CPU 72 determines that the stop display time has ended (Yes). In this case, the main control CPU 72 next executes step S4250.

  Step S4250: The main control CPU 72 generates a symbol stop command. The symbol stop command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process. Further, the main control CPU 72 deletes the symbol changing flag here.

  Step S4300: Here, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the value of the big hit flag (01H) is set. When the value of the big hit flag (01H) is set (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S4350.

[When winning]
Step S4350: The main control CPU 72 sets the jump destination of the jump table to “variable winning device management process”.
Step S4400: Then, the main control CPU 72 sets the internal status on control to “start of big role (during big hit game)”. At the same time, the main control CPU 72 generates a status command representing a big hit. The state command representing the big hit is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  Step S4500: The main control CPU 72 generates a continuous operation number command. The continuous operation number command can be generated based on the type of big hit symbol (stop symbol number) determined in the previous big hit stop symbol determination process (step S2410 in FIG. 24). For example, if the type of jackpot symbol is a large classification and “15 round symbols (probability change or non-probability change)”, the continuous operation number command is generated as a value representing “15 rounds”. In the case of “2 round symbols”, the continuous operation number command is generated as a value representing “2 rounds”. The generated continuous operation number command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  When the above procedure is completed at the time of the big hit, the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process.

[When not winning]
On the other hand, the following procedure is executed in cases other than the big hit.
That is, if the main control CPU 72 determines in step S4300 that the value of the big hit flag (01H) is not set (No), it next executes step S4600.

  Step S4600: The main control CPU 72 next checks whether or not the value of the small hit flag (01H) is set. If the value of the small hit flag (01H) is not set and is simply a deviation (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S4602.

  Step S4602: The main control CPU 72 sets the special symbol variation pre-processing address as the jump destination address of the jump table.

  Step S4605: On the other hand, if the value (01H) of the small hit flag is set (step S4600: Yes), the main control CPU 72 sets the address of the variable winning device management process as the jump destination address of the jump table.

  Step 4610: Next, the main control CPU 72 loads the value of the count-down counter. In the “counting counter”, the counter value is set in the probability variation count area or the time-short count area of the RAM 76 in the “high probability state” and the “time reduction state”. In this case, “number of times cut” is used, but the value of the number of times counter in the “high probability state” can be set to an extremely large value (for example, 10,000 times or more). By setting such an enormous value, it is possible to probabilistically guarantee that the “high probability state” will continue until the next winning is substantially obtained. In addition, when there is only a single “time reduction state” instead of the “high probability state”, the count-off counter is set to a standard numerical value (for example, 100 times).

  Step S4620: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the loaded counter value is zero. At this time, if the count-down counter value is already 0 (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process. On the other hand, when the count-down counter value is not 0 (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S4630.

Step S4630: The main control CPU 72 decrements (subtracts 1) the count-down counter value.
Step S4640: Then, the main control CPU 72 determines whether or not the subtraction result is not zero. As a result of the subtraction, when the value of the number cut counter is not 0 (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the special symbol game process. On the other hand, if the value of the number cut counter becomes 0 (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S4650.

  Step S4650: Here, the main control CPU 72 resets a flag at the time of turning off the number of times function. The probability variable function operation flag or the time shortening function operation flag is reset, but since the value of the count counter is not zero in the “high probability state” as described above, it is practical. It is the time reduction function activation flag that is reset above. As a result, the time reduction state ends after the special symbol stop display. When the above procedure is completed, the process returns to the special symbol game process.

[Display output management processing]
Next, FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a configuration example of the display output management process (step S210 in FIG. 19) executed in the interrupt management process. The display output management process includes a special symbol display setting process (step S1200), a normal symbol display setting process (step S1210), a state display setting process (step S1220), an operation memory display setting process (step S1230), and a continuous operation number display setting. This is a configuration including a subroutine group of processing (step S1240).

  Of these, the special symbol display setting process (step S1200), the normal symbol display setting process (step S1210), and the operation memory display setting process (step S1230) are, as already described, the special symbol display device 34, the normal symbol display device. 33, processing for generating and outputting drive signals to be applied to the LEDs of the normal symbol operation memory lamp 33a and the special symbol operation memory lamp 34a.

  The state display setting process (step S1220) and the continuous operation number display setting process (step S1240) are processes for generating and outputting a drive signal to be applied to each LED of the gaming state display device 38. First, in the state display setting process, the main control CPU 72 controls the lighting of the probability variation state display lamp 38c and the time reduction state display lamp 38d, respectively, according to the value of the probability variation function activation flag or the time reduction function activation flag. For example, if the value (01H) is set in the probability variation function operation flag when the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the LED corresponding to the probability variation state display lamp 38c. Note that the probability variation state display lamp 38c is switched to non-display (turned off) even if the probability variation function operation flag is set when the variation display of the special symbol is performed thereafter. On the other hand, if the value (01H) is set in the time reduction function operation flag, the main control CPU 72 turns on the lighting signal for the LED corresponding to the time reduction state display lamp 38d regardless of whether or not the power is turned on. Is output.

  The main control CPU 72 controls lighting of the big hit type display lamps 38a and 38b in the continuous operation number display setting process. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal for one of the big hit type display lamps 38a and 38b based on the value of the above-mentioned continuous operation number command. At this time, one of the display lamps 38a and 38b corresponding to the big hit symbol designated by the continuous operation number command is the target of outputting the lighting signal. For example, if the value of the continuous operation number command specifies “15 rounds”, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the lamp 38b representing “15 rounds (15R)”. If the value of the continuous operation number command specifies “2 rounds”, the main control CPU 72 outputs a lighting signal to the lamp 38 a representing “2 rounds (2R)”.

[Variable winning device management process]
Next, details of the variable winning device management process will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating a configuration example of the variable winning device management process. The variable winning device management process includes a gaming process selection process (step S5100), a special winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S5200), a special winning opening / closing operation process (step S5300), a special winning opening closing process (step S5400), and an end. This is a configuration including a subroutine group of processing (step S5500).

  Step S5100: In the game process selection process, the main control CPU 72 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (any one of steps S5200 to S5500). That is, the main control CPU 72 selects the program address of the process to be executed next from the jump table as the jump destination address, and sets the end of the variable winning device management process in the stack pointer as the return destination address. Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the processes performed so far. For example, if the operation (opening / closing operation) of the variable winning device 30 has not started yet, the main control CPU 72 selects the large winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S5200) as the next jump destination. On the other hand, if the winning opening opening pattern setting process has already been completed, the main control CPU 72 selects the winning opening opening / closing operation process (step S5300) as the next jump destination, and has completed the winning opening opening / closing operation process. Then, the special winning opening closing process (step S5400) is selected as the next jump destination. When the big prize opening / closing operation process and the big prize opening closing process are repeatedly executed over the set number of continuous operations (number of rounds), the main control CPU 72 selects an end process (step S5500) as the next jump destination. . Hereinafter, each process will be described in more detail.

[Big prize opening pattern setting process]
FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the special winning opening opening pattern setting process. This process is for setting conditions such as the number of times that the variable winning device 30 is opened and closed and the opening time thereof at the time of big hit or small hit. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along each procedure.

  Step S5202: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the current gaming state is a big game, that is, whether or not the big hit flag value (01H) is set in the flag area of the RAM 76. If the value of the big hit flag is set (Yes), the main control CPU 72 then proceeds to step S5204. On the other hand, if the value of the big hit flag is not set (No), the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S5210. Note that this procedure may be rewritten to refer to the value of the small hit flag (however, the logic of Yes / No is reversed).

[Procedure for jackpot]
First, the procedure for the big hit is as follows.
Step S5204: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the current jackpot symbol (winning type) is “2 round symbols”. At this time, if “2 round symbols” is selected in the previous big hit stop symbol determination process (step S2410 in FIG. 24) (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S5206.

  Step S5206: In this case, the main control CPU 72 sets a shortened two-time release pattern. In the shortened two-time open pattern set here, the number of rounds is “2 rounds”, and the open time per round is a short time (for example, 300 ms) in which winning is difficult. The interval between rounds is set to about 10 ms, for example. Note that the number of counts in one round (maximum number of winnings) is the same as the 15-round symbol (for example, 9), but winnings are rarely generated during such a short-time opening operation (not impossible). Is extremely difficult).

  On the other hand, if “15 round symbols” is selected (step S5204: NO), the main control CPU 72 executes step S5208.

  Step S5208: In this case, the main control CPU 72 sets an open pattern of 15 times (15 rounds). In the 15-time open pattern, for example, the open time of the variable winning device 30 in one round is set to 30 seconds, for example, and the maximum number of wins (number) in the meantime is set to 9 for example. The interval between rounds is set to about several seconds, for example.

  Step S5212: The main control CPU 72 sets the number of execution rounds in the current jackpot game based on the jackpot winning symbol selected in the previous jackpot stop symbol determination process (step S2410 in FIG. 24). Specifically, if the large category “15 round symbol” is selected as the winning symbol, the main control CPU 72 sets the number of execution rounds to 15 times. If “2 round symbols” is selected as the winning symbol, the main control CPU 72 sets the number of execution rounds to two. The number of execution rounds set here is stored in the buffer area of the RAM 76, for example, as a corresponding value on the program (“1” for 2 times, “14” for 15 times).

  Step S5214: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets a big hit opening timer based on the big winning opening opening pattern set in the previous step S5206 or step S5208. The timer value set here is the opening time per operation when the variable winning device 30 is operated. Specifically, if the 15-time release pattern is set, the main control CPU 72 sets the time for the big hit release timer as a value for a sufficient time (for example, launching) that the winning to the big winning opening easily occurs during one opening. The time when 10 or more game balls are fired by the control board set 174 (preferably about 30 seconds) is set. On the other hand, if the shortened two-time release pattern is set, the main control CPU 72 uses the value of the big-hit release timer as the value of the big-hit release timer for a short time (for example, in which a big winning opening is hardly generated (becomes difficult). A time shorter than 1 second, preferably a time shorter than the game ball firing interval by the firing control board set 174) is set.

  Step S5216: The main control CPU 72 sets a big hit interval timer based on the big winning opening opening pattern set in the previous step S5206 or step S5208. The timer value set here is the waiting time between rounds of big hits.

  Step S5224: When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to the big winning opening opening / closing operation process, and returns to the variable winning device management process.

[Procedure for small hits]
Step S5210: In the case of small hit (step S5202: No), the main control CPU 72 sets a “small hit release pattern”. In the case of the present embodiment, the “small hit opening pattern” is the same as the “shortened twice opening pattern” mentioned in the previous step S5206, but another opening pattern may be set.

  Step S5218: The main control CPU 72 sets the number of times of opening of the special winning opening to, for example, two based on the large winning opening opening pattern set in the previous step S5210. The number of releases set here is stored in a buffer area of the RAM 76, for example.

  Step S5220: Next, the main control CPU 72 sets a small hitting release timer. The timer value set here is the opening time per operation when the variable winning device 30 is operated. In the present embodiment, as described above, the value of the small hitting opening timer is such that a winning to the big winning opening hardly occurs during one opening (becomes difficult) (for example, a time shorter than 1 second, preferably Is set to be shorter than the interval between game balls fired by the launcher unit).

  Step S5222: The main control CPU 72 sets a small hitting interval timer. The timer value set here is a waiting time for each time when the variable prize-winning device 30 is opened and closed several times at the time of a small hit, and this timer value is also set to the setting of the “shortened twice open pattern”. The same.

  Step S5224: When the above procedure is completed at the time of the small hit, the main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to the large winning opening / closing operation processing, and returns to the variable winning device management processing. Then, the main control CPU 72 executes a special winning opening / closing operation process.

[Big prize opening / closing operation processing]
FIG. 33 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the special winning opening / closing operation process. This process is mainly for controlling the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 30. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along a procedure.

  Step S5302: The main control CPU 72 opens the special winning opening. Specifically, a drive signal to be applied to the special winning opening solenoid 90 is output. Thereby, the variable prize-winning apparatus 30 operates and shifts from the closed state to the open state.

  Step S5304: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes an open timer countdown process. In this process, the countdown of the release timer set in the previous special winning opening release pattern setting process (step S5214 or step S5220 in FIG. 32) is executed.

  Step S5306: Subsequently, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the opening time has expired. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the release timer after the countdown process is 0 or less. If the value of the release timer is not yet 0 or less (No), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S5308. Execute.

  Step S5308: The main control CPU 72 executes a winning ball count process. In this process, the number of game balls won in the variable winning device 30 (open winning opening) within the opening time is counted. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 increments the count value based on the winning detection signal input from the count switch 84 within the opening time.

  Step S5310: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the current count number is less than a predetermined number (for example, about 9). This predetermined number defines the upper limit (the upper limit of the number of winning balls) allowed per open (one round during the big hit, once per small hit). If the count has not yet reached the predetermined number (Yes), the main control CPU 72 returns to the variable winning device management process. Then, when the variable winning device management process is executed next, since the jump destination is set to the large winning opening / closing operation process at the present stage, the main control CPU 72 repeatedly executes the procedure of the above steps S5302 to S5310.

  If it is determined in step S5306 that the opening time has expired (Yes), or if it is confirmed in step S5310 that the count has reached a predetermined number (No), the main control CPU 72 then executes step S5312. It should be noted that since the value of the release timer is set to a short time in both small hits and two rounds of big hits, the main control CPU 72 normally confirms that the count has reached a predetermined number in step S5310. In most cases, it is determined in step S5306 that the opening time has ended.

  Step S5312: The main control CPU 72 closes the special winning opening. Specifically, the output of the drive signal applied to the special winning opening solenoid 90 is stopped. As a result, the variable winning device 30 returns from the open state to the closed state.

  Step S5314: Next, the main control CPU 72 executes interval standby processing. In this process, the main control CPU 72 executes a countdown of the interval timer set in the above-described special winning opening opening pattern setting process (step S5216 or step S5222 in FIG. 32). When the value of the interval timer becomes 0 or less, the main control CPU 72 proceeds to step S5316.

  Step S5316: The main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to the big winning opening closing process, and returns to the variable winning device management process. Then, when the variable winning device management process is executed next, the main control CPU 72 executes a special winning opening closing process.

[Large prize closing process]
FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure for a special winning opening closing process. This special winning opening closing process is for continuing the operation of the variable winning device 30 or terminating the operation. The following explains the procedure

  Step S5401: First, the main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the current game is a big game (big hit game), and if it is a big game (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S5402.

  Step S5402: The main control CPU 72 increments the round number counter. Thereby, for example, the value of the round number counter is “1” at the stage where the first round ends and the second round is reached.

  Step S5404: The main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the incremented round number counter value has reached the set number of execution rounds. Specifically, the main control CPU 72 refers to the value (1-14) of the round number counter after increment, and if the value is less than the set number of execution rounds (1-14 after 1 subtraction) (No) Next, step S5405 is executed.

  Step S5405: The main control CPU 72 generates a round number command from the current round number counter value. This command is transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process as described above. The effect control device 124 can confirm the current number of rounds based on the received round number command.

  Step S5406: The main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination in the big prize opening / closing operation process.

  Step S5408: Then, the main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball counter and returns to the variable winning device management process.

  When the main control CPU 72 next executes a variable winning device management process, the main control CPU 72 executes a big prize opening opening / closing operation process as a next jump destination in a game process selection process (step S5100 in FIG. 31). Then, after execution of the special prize opening / closing operation process, through the execution of the special prize opening closing process, the main control CPU 72 executes the special prize opening closing process again, and repeatedly executes the above steps S5402 to S5408. Thereby, the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 30 is continuously executed until the actual round number reaches the set execution round number (2 times or 15 times).

  When the actual number of rounds reaches the set number of execution rounds (step S5404: YES), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S5410.

  Step S5410, Step S5412: In this case, when the main control CPU 72 resets the round number counter (= 0), it sets the next jump destination to the end process.

  Step S5408: Then, the main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball counter and returns to the variable winning device management process. As a result, when the main control CPU 72 next executes the variable winning device management process, the end process is selected this time.

[Small hit: Special action execution means]
On the other hand, for small hits, the procedure is as follows.
Step S5411: When the main control CPU 72 confirms that the current game is not playing a major role (step S5401: No), the main control CPU 72 increments the value of the number-of-releases counter.

  Step S5413: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the value of the incremented number-of-releases counter has reached the set number of times of release. The number of times of opening is set in the previous big opening opening pattern setting process (step S5218 in FIG. 32). If the value of the opening number counter has not yet reached the set opening number (No), the main control CPU 72 executes step S5416.

Step S5416: The main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination in the special winning opening / closing operation process.
Step S5408: Then, the main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball counter and returns to the variable winning device management process.

  When the main control CPU 72 next executes a variable winning device management process, the main control CPU 72 executes a big prize opening opening / closing operation process as a next jump destination in a game process selection process (step S5100 in FIG. 31). Then, after execution of the special prize opening / closing operation process, the main control CPU 72 executes the special prize opening closing process again through the execution of the special prize opening closing process, and repeatedly executes the above steps S5401 to S5413. Thereby, the opening / closing operation of the variable prize device 30 is repeatedly executed until the actual number of times of opening reaches the set number of times of opening (2 times).

  When the actual number of times of opening at the small hit reaches the set number of times of opening (step S5413: Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S5414.

  Step S5414, Step S5412: In this case, the main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination to the end process when the release counter is reset (= 0).

  Step S5408: Then, the main control CPU 72 resets the winning ball counter and returns to the variable winning device management process. As a result, when the main control CPU 72 next executes the variable winning device management process, the end process is selected this time.

〔End processing〕
FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the end process. This end process is for preparing conditions for ending the operation of the variable prize apparatus 30. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along a procedure.

  Step S5502: The main control CPU 72 confirms whether or not the value of the big hit flag (01H) is set, and if the value of the big hit flag is set (Yes), the main control CPU 72 next executes step S5503. To do.

  Step S5503, Step S5504: In this case, the main control CPU 72 resets the big hit flag (00H). As a result, the big hit gaming state ends on the control processing of the main control CPU 72. Also, the main control CPU 72 ends the state of being a big player internally here.

Step S5505: The main control CPU 72 deletes the continuous operation number command here.
Step S5506: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the value (01H) of the probability variation function operation flag is set. This flag is set in the big hit other setting process (step S2413 in FIG. 24) during the special symbol fluctuation pre-process.

  Step S5508: When the value of the probability variation function operation flag is set (step S5506: Yes), the main control CPU 72 sets the probability variation number (for example, about 10,000 times). The set value of the probability variation number is stored, for example, in the probability variation counter area of the RAM 76 and becomes the above-described number cut counter value. The probability variation number set here is the upper limit number of times that the variation of the special symbol (internal lottery) is performed in a high probability state in the subsequent games. However, when a huge number of times such as 10,000 is set as described above, there is almost no chance that the non-winning will continue so far (the winning probability at high probability is, for example, 1/39 to 1/39) The degree of probability) will continue until the next winning. On the other hand, when a substantial upper limit is set in the high probability state, the probability variation number is set to a realistic number (for example, about 10 times) (so-called number cut probability change). If the value of the probability variation function activation flag is not set (step S5506: No), the main control CPU 72 does not execute step S5508.

  Step S5510: Next, the main control CPU 72 checks whether or not the value of the time reduction function operation flag (01H) is set. This flag is also set in the big hit other setting process (step S2413 in FIG. 24) during the previous special symbol fluctuation pre-processing.

  Step S5512: If the value of the time reduction function operation flag is set (step S5510: Yes), the main control CPU 72 sets the number of time reductions (for example, about 100 times). The value of the set time reduction count is stored in the time count area of the RAM 76 as described above. The number of times of time reduction set here is the upper limit number of times to shorten the variation time of the special symbol in subsequent games. If the value of the time shortening function activation flag is not set (step S5510: No), the main control CPU 72 does not execute step S5512.

  Step S5514: The main control CPU 72 generates a state designation command based on various flags. Specifically, a state designation command representing “normal” is generated as the gaming state when the big hit flag is reset or the big game ends. If the high-probability state function activation flag is set, a state designation command indicating “high probability” is generated as the internal state, and if the time reduction function activation flag is set, the internal state is “reduced time”. A state designation command representing “medium” is generated. These state designation commands are transmitted to the effect control device 124 in the effect control output process.

  Step S5516: If the above procedure is passed at the time of big hit or if the game is a small hit game (step S5502: No), the main control CPU 72 sets the next jump destination in the big winning opening opening pattern setting process.

  Step S5518: The main control CPU 72 sets the jump destination in the execution selection process (step S1000 in FIG. 23) in the special symbol game process as the special symbol change pre-process. When the above procedure is completed, the main control CPU 72 returns to the variable winning device management process.

[Behavior of pachinko machines]
As described above, when the main control CPU 72 executes various processes during the game, the pachinko machine 1 exhibits the following behavior.

(1) 15 rounds probable big hit or 15 rounds normal (non-probable) big win If it is other than non-winning in the internal lottery and falls under either “15 round probable big hit” or “15 round normal (non-probable) big win” In the variable winning device management process (FIG. 31), the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 30 is repeatedly executed over 15 consecutive operation times (special game executing means). At this time, the opening time for each time (maximum 30 seconds) is set to be long enough to allow the game ball to flow into the big prize opening, so the behavior during this time is clearly recognized by the player as “big hit game”. Is done. In addition, since the effect during the big hit game different from the normal time is executed, it is possible for the player to realize a clear big hit game.

  The “15-round probability variation big hit” is notified (or taught, disclosed) that it is a “probability variation symbol” by, for example, a symbol display mode (for example, odd-numbered symbol alignment, etc.) in production. Alternatively, it is informed (or taught or disclosed) that “probable big hit” is made during the jackpot by promotion. In addition, after “15 rounds probable big hit”, for example, it is notified (or taught, disclosed) that the state has shifted to a high probability state, so the current internal state is “high probability state” to the player. Can be surely recognized.

  In addition, “15 round non-probable big hit” is notified (or taught, disclosed) that it is a “non-probable variable symbol” by, for example, a design symbol display mode (for example, even-numbered symbol alignment). In addition, after “15 rounds non-probable big hit”, for example, it is notified (or taught, disclosed) that the time has shifted to the time reduction state, so the current internal state is “time reduction state” to the player. It is possible to make sure that there is.

(2) Two-round big hit On the other hand, if it corresponds to “two round big hit”, in the variable winning device management process (FIG. 31), the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 30 is only executed by the shortened two-time opening pattern. Furthermore, since the opening time for each time is set to a short time, the behavior during this time is completed within a short period (for example, about 1.5 seconds) as a whole (short-term opening / closing operation executing means). Therefore, the behavior during this period is not easily recognized by the player as “big hit game”. Further, even if the variable winning device 30 is opened and closed, almost no (or no) winning ball is obtained, so it is difficult for the player to feel “big hit”. However, even if it is “2 rounds”, it is a “big hit” and after the operation of the variable winning device 30 is finished, a privilege to shift to the “high probability state” is given internally. It will be carried out under conditions that are advantageous to the user. For this reason, in the present embodiment, “two rounds big hit” is an opportunity to shift only the internal state to the “high probability state” without making the player aware of the big hit. Therefore, hereinafter, this will be referred to as “hidden probability change” as appropriate. “Hidden probability change” does not actively notify (or teach or disclose) the high probability state itself to the player, so if there is no information (for example, notification on production), most players will It becomes a state (internal state non-notification mode) in which the game proceeds without being aware of the specific state advantageous to the user.

(3) At the time of small hit When it corresponds to "small hit", the opening / closing operation | movement of the variable winning apparatus 30 is performed twice in the variable winning apparatus management process (FIG. 31). Moreover, since the opening time per time is set to a short time, the behavior during this time is completed within a short period (for example, about 1.5 seconds) as a whole. Therefore, the behavior during this time is also difficult to be clearly recognized especially by the player. Also, even if the variable winning device 30 is opened and closed, almost no (or no) winning ball is obtained, so that the player does not feel that “some win has been won”. In addition, since “small hit” does not trigger an internal state change (activate the probability variation function), the internal state does not change even after the variable winning device 30 is activated. Even if the player notices the opening / closing operation of the device 30, it is positioned as a so-called fake winning.

[Directional features]
The above is an overview of various behaviors triggered by winning by the pachinko machine 1. Among these, in the case of the big hit of 2 rounds in (2) and the small win in (3), the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 30 is completed within a short period of time. Although it is difficult for the player to be conscious of the fact that “there was a small hit)”, in this embodiment, processing is made to make it difficult for the player to perceive the “winning (including the small hit)” even in the production. ing.

[Variable display effects]
When two rounds or small hits are obtained, the non-reach fluctuation pattern is selected as described above as the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol display device 34 at that time. Accordingly, in terms of production, a reach state is not generated in the variation display production using the production symbols, and the variation display production based on the normal (outlier) fluctuation is performed. This makes it possible to give the player an impression as if it was a non-winning change without making the player aware of any wins (including small wins). Note that an actual variation display effect example will be described later.

[Result display effect]
In addition, in the result display effect by the effect symbol, the stop display mode of the special symbol display device 34 at that time is certainly a winning (including a small hit) mode, but the first liquid crystal display 42-1 On the screen, a result display effect is performed in a mode other than winning (out of line). Thereby, it is possible to give an impression as if the result of the non-winning is displayed on the stage without making the player aware of any win (including a small win). An actual result display effect example will be further described later.

  At this time, the stop display mode of the special symbol display device 34 is symbolic display (for example, “巳” shape, “self” shape, “L” shape, “F” shape, etc.) by 7 segment LED, and small and conspicuous. The player is hardly aware of the winning stop display mode unless he / she is paying attention to the display mode of the 7-segment LED. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to know whether or not the player has won unless the result display effect is based on the effect symbol. On the contrary, this means that the player basically has a tendency to judge the result of the internal lottery from the contents of the performance, and in order to advance the game, the notification (or teaching, disclosure) by the effect plays an important role. It can be said that it bears.

[Production example when winning two rounds]
In the following, explanation will be given by taking the case of winning two rounds as an example. FIG. 36 is a continuous diagram showing an example of an effect that is executed at the time of two-round winning using an effect symbol and a background image. This effect example represents an example of a variable display effect and a result display effect using an effect symbol. Among these, the variable display effect corresponds to a series of effects performed from when the special symbol starts variable display to when it is stopped and displayed (including fixed stop). The result display effect is an effect that represents that the special symbol is stopped and displayed and the result of the internal lottery at that time is a combination of the effect symbols.

  The effect symbols include, for example, a left effect symbol, a middle effect symbol, and a right effect symbol, which are displayed side by side on the left, middle, and right on the screen of the first liquid crystal display 42-1. . Each effect design is a design of a picture card with a female character attached, for example, with the numbers “1” to “9”. Among these, for the left effect symbol, a symbol row is arranged in ascending order of “1” to “9”, and for the middle effect symbol and the right effect symbol, the numbers are “9” to “1”. ”Are arranged in descending order. Such a symbol sequence is variably displayed so as to flow (scroll) in the vertical direction in the left region, middle region, and right region on the screen. Here, first, before explaining the specific contents of the control processing, the basic flow of the variable display effect and the result display effect employed in the present embodiment will be described.

[Before change display]
In FIG. 36 (A): a row of three effect symbols is displayed large in the screen of the first liquid crystal display 42-1, in a state before the special symbols start to fluctuate. At this time, in accordance with the stop display of the special symbol, the effect symbol is also stopped and displayed.

  In addition, a marker (indicated by reference numeral M1 in the figure) indicating the number of working memories of special symbols is displayed at the lower part of the screen of the first liquid crystal display 42-1. The marker M1 represents the number of working memories of a special symbol (the number of displays by the special symbol working memory lamp 34a) according to the number of displays, and the number of displays increases or decreases in conjunction with a change in the number of working memories during a game. The marker M1 is displayed, for example, as a circle (◯) for easy visual discrimination. In the example of (A) in FIG. 36, all the four markers M1 are lit and displayed, indicating that the number of working memories of the special symbol is four.

  On the other hand, a fourth symbol (reference symbol Z in the drawing) is displayed at the bottom of the screen of the second liquid crystal display 42-2. The fourth symbol Z is the “fourth effect symbol” that follows the left, middle, and right effect symbols, and is displayed in a synchronized manner during the change display of the effect symbol. Note that the fourth symbol Z is a simple mark (for example, a “□” figure) with a color, and for example, a variable display can be expressed by changing its display color. In the present embodiment, the white squares represent “out of” and “stopped display (non-variable display)”, the shaded squares represent “moving”, and the colored squares are “winning”. Represents. In the example of (A) in FIG. 36, the fourth symbol Z is displayed in a mode (white display color) representing the result of non-winning. In the example shown in the figure, one example of the fourth symbol Z corresponding to one special symbol is described. However, the upper start winning port 26 (upper start winning port switch 80) and the lower start winning symbol are described. When the special symbols such as the first special symbol and the second special symbol are distinguished by the mouth 28a (the lower start winning a prize mouth switch 82), two corresponding fourth symbols may be displayed side by side. (For example, “□□” figure).

[Variable display production start]
36 (B): In synchronization with the start of the change of the special symbol, the variable display effect is started by the scroll change of the three symbol rows on the display screen of the first liquid crystal display 42-1. Production execution means). That is, in synchronization with the start of the change of the special symbol, the columns of the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol are scrolled (flowed) vertically in the display screen of the first liquid crystal display 42-1. The variable display effect is started. In the figure, the change display of the effect symbol is simply indicated by a downward arrow. In addition, during the variable display, each effect symbol is displayed in a transparent state (transparent display). At this time, an image (background image) that is the background of the effect symbol is displayed on the display screen in an easily visible state. ing. In the example of (B) in FIG. 36, the 4th symbol Z is displayed in a mode (hatched pattern display) indicating that it is changing (the same applies to (C) in FIG. 36 and (D) in FIG. 36). .

[Normal background]
The background image in this case represents, for example, a landscape in which a female character wearing a yukata is sitting on a chaise lounge and relaxing as if the evening is cool. Such a background image expresses that the stay mode in the production is, for example, “normal mode”. In addition to this, various modes are provided for production, and background images with different landscapes and scenes are prepared for each mode. Although not particularly illustrated, a notice effect may be performed by displaying an image such as a character or an item on the display screen.

  Further, since the number of working memories of the special symbol is decreased by one as the change starts, the display number of the marker M1 is decreased by one in conjunction therewith. For example, if there are four working memories so far, only the oldest (older) memory number display is hidden in the marker M1, and an effect consumed by the internal lottery is also performed. Thereby, it is possible to tell the player that the working memory has decreased with respect to the special symbol even in the production.

[Left design stop]
36 (C): For example, when a certain amount of time has elapsed, the left effect symbol first stops changing. In this example, the effect design representing the number “1” is stopped at the middle position of the screen. Here, illustration of the background image is omitted (the same applies to the following).

[Right production symbol stop]
36 (D): Following the left effect symbol, the right effect symbol thereafter stops changing. In this example, the effect symbol representing the number “5” is stopped at the middle position of the screen. Since it has already been determined that the reach state does not occur at this point, it is almost clear on the appearance that the current fluctuation is a non-reach (normal) fluctuation. Here, reach fluctuations due to slip patterns and the like are excluded. “Slip pattern” means, for example, that once the production symbol representing the number “9” stops, the production sequence representing the number “1” stops by sliding the symbol sequence by one symbol, and thereby develops reach. It is to do. Or, once the production symbol representing the number “2” stops, the production sequence representing the number “1” stops as the design row slips by one symbol in the opposite direction, and thereby the pattern that develops to reach. is there.

[Result display effect]
In FIG. 36 (E): The last medium effect symbol stops in synchronization with the special symbol stop display. Normally, if the special symbol is stopped and displayed as an outlier symbol, the effect symbol will be displayed in the same way in the same way. However, here, the two-round winning symbol is displayed in spite of the fact that the winning symbol is stopped. The result display effect is performed in the same (or approximate) manner as the above. That is, in the example shown in the figure, the effect design representing the number “3” is stopped at the middle position of the screen. In this case, since the combination of the production symbols is “1”-“3”-“5”, the change this time is not conspicuously won, and there is no particular difference from the normal “out”. It is expressed in. However, as shown in this example, when a stop eye in which odd-numbered symbols are arranged in order from the left effect symbol is displayed, the player is informed that there may be some kind of hit (including a small hit) in some cases ( Suggest). Thereby, it is possible to remind the player that there is a possibility that the player has shifted to the “hidden probability change” state in subsequent games, and to suppress a decrease in game motivation. In this example, odd-numbered symbols are arranged in order, but this is a mode in which result display effects are performed at specially-missed gaps (for example, “8”-“2”-“3”). May be.

  Further, the fourth symbol Z is actually stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, red display color) corresponding to “two round big hit”. This is to objectively clarify that the result display effect is correctly performed and the pachinko machine 1 is operating normally. Therefore, if the result of the internal lottery is not a “two round big hit”, and the result is actually a loss, the fourth symbol Z is stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, white display color) corresponding to the loss.

  In this example, “2 round big hits” is given as an example, but if the result of the internal lottery is “15 rounds probable big hits”, the left, middle and right productions will be the same Is stopped and displayed in a jackpot form composed of a combination of (for example, “7”-“7”-“7”). In this case, the fourth symbol Z is stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, green display color) corresponding to “15 rounds probable big hit”. If the result of the internal lottery is “15 round normal (non-probable change) big hit”, the left, middle, and right effect symbols have the same kind of combination (for example, “4”-“4”-“4” )) Is stopped and displayed in a big hit form. In this case, the fourth symbol Z is stopped and displayed in a mode (for example, blue display color) corresponding to “15 round normal (non-probable change) big hit”.

[Direction during 2 rounds of big hit]
As described above, since the two-round big hit game is completed in a short time, no special effects are executed during this period. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that, for example, the stop display effect shown in FIG. After that, the state shifts to the high probability state internally on the control by the main control CPU 72, but shifts to the “hidden probability change (internal high probability state non-notification) mode” on the control by the effect control CPU 126.

[Example of production in hidden probability change mode]
FIG. 37 is a continuous diagram showing an example (partial) of an effect during the hidden probability change mode that shifts after a two-round big hit game (short-term opening / closing operation) from the normal state.

[At the end of the 2nd round jackpot]
In FIG. 37 (F): At the end of the shortening twice opening operation by the variable winning device 30 (at the end of the second round big hit), the previous result display effect is continuously displayed on the screen of the first liquid crystal display 42-1. ing. At this time, the fourth symbol Z is stopped and displayed in a manner corresponding to “2 round probability variation big hit”.

[At the start of fluctuation]
In FIG. 37 (G): Next, when the variation display of the special symbol is started, the variation display effect using the effect symbol is executed in accordance with this. During the hidden probability changing mode, the variable display effect is basically executed with the normal mode image (a background image having a mode common to the normal mode) as described above. However, the normal mode image is not always displayed during the hidden probability changing mode, and when a certain condition (for example, winning in the effect lottery) is satisfied, an effect of shifting from the normal mode image to another mode image is performed. At this time, the display number of the marker M1 is decreased by one, which expresses that the random number memory has been consumed. As a result, it is possible to express effectively that the stored internal lottery element is consumed and the next internal lottery is performed. In addition, the variation display of the fourth symbol Z is started with the start of variation of the effect symbol.

  In FIG. 37 (H): When the result of the internal lottery is off during the hidden probability changing mode, when a certain amount of time has passed in the same manner as described above, the left effect design first stops changing. In this example, the effect symbol representing the number “4” is stopped at the middle position of the screen.

  After this, although not shown in particular, for example, as shown in (D) in FIG. 36, the right effect design stops changing after the left effect design. Next, as shown in (E) of FIG. 36, the medium effect symbol stops changing and a result display effect is performed (for example, “4”-“2”-“7”, etc.).

[Characteristics in hidden probability change mode]
Even if it is not clarified in the production, the state is shifted to the high probability state internally in the control by the main control CPU 72 as described above during the hidden probability changing mode. For this reason, in reality, conditions that are more advantageous than usual for players (approx. 10 times higher probability than usual) are applied to each internal lottery, and the next winning can be obtained relatively early in terms of probability. Is almost promised. On the other hand, since the player cannot distinguish between the normal state and the production in the past, in some cases, the player may try to stop the game before the next winning is obtained. Therefore, in this embodiment, the player is clearly informed that the “internal high probability state” may have been entered, although it is not notified (teached or disclosed) to the player. In order to maintain motivation for the game, the following mode transition effects are executed.

[Example of mode transition effect]
FIG. 38 is a continuous diagram showing an example of the mode transition effect. Such a mode transition effect is executed, for example, at the timing when the above-mentioned “2 round big hit” occurs, or at the timing when the number of subsequent fluctuations reaches several times (for example, about 5 to 10 times). Can do.

(Door closing effect)
(I) in FIG. 38: For example, if the background image so far is the “normal mode” shown in FIG. 36 (B), it is displayed during 2 rounds (or at the start of the next symbol variation effect) Doors (襖) appear from both sides of the screen, and a stunning closing effect is performed at the center. Such a door closing effect is performed for the purpose of attracting the player's eyes by temporarily covering the display screen so far.

(Door opening production)
(J) in FIG. 38: Next, the closed door quickly moves to the left and right of the display screen, and an effect (door opening effect) representing an operation in which the door is largely opened is performed. Such a door opening effect is performed, for example, in the sense that the player is interested in the result of the opening of the door.

[Mode transition (background change) production]
FIG. 38 (K): When the door is opened, the background image changes to a mode representing “Yukata mode” together with, for example, character information “Yukata mode entry!”. The “yukata mode” is an image that expresses, for example, a state in which a female character wearing the yukata becomes a close-up on the screen. By executing such a mode transition effect, it is possible to visually appeal to the player that the mode has been changed to a different mode, thereby recalling the possibility of an “internal high probability state”. The motivation to continue the game can be maintained until the next winning is obtained (toward the next winning).

[Yukata mode production]
In FIG. 38 (L): Following the mode transition effect, the above-described variation display effect is executed substantially in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol. The background image at this time has already been switched to the “yukata mode” mode. As a result, the player is informed of the transition from the “normal mode” to the “yukata mode” through the door opening / closing operation. In addition, although the pattern which transfers to "yukata mode" from the "normal mode" is mentioned here as an example, the same flow also occurs when shifting to another mode (stage).

  In addition, the mode transition effect is executed not only in the “hidden probability change mode” after the end of the two-round big hit game but also in the normal state after the small hit, for example. That is, even if it corresponds to “small hit”, since the variable winning device 30 is opened and closed twice as described above, the special symbol stop display mode by the special symbol display device 34 and the game state display device 38 Unless the player accurately recognizes (identifies) the lighting indication of the big hit type display lamp 38a, the appearance behavior of the pachinko machine 1 is difficult to distinguish from “two round big hits”, and the internal state is in a high probability state. The player cannot immediately detect whether or not the transition has been made. In this case, even if the internal state did not actually shift to the high probability state, whether the transition to the “Yukata mode” was triggered by the “hidden probability change” by executing the above mode transition effect in common, or In the normal state, it is difficult to distinguish whether or not the “Yukata mode” has been switched on for the production only when “small hit” is triggered, thereby increasing the diversity of the game.

  Of course, the player can accurately recognize (identify) the stop display mode (stop symbol) of the special symbol display by the special symbol display device 34 and the lighting display of the jackpot type display lamp 38a by the gaming state display device 38. For example, it can be known whether or not the internal state has shifted to a high probability state, but for the majority of players, the information notified (teached, disclosed) on the production is easier to use, If the internal state is not clearly notified in the production, it is difficult for most players to know later whether or not the internal state has shifted to the high probability state.

[Example of production of the movable accessory device of the first embodiment]
Next, an example of the effect when the movable accessory device 213 moves will be described.
FIGS. 39 and 40 are continuous diagrams showing an example of the effects of the movable accessory device according to the first embodiment.
[Variable display production start]
In FIG. 39 (A): In synchronization with the start of the change of the special symbol, the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol are arranged in the vertical direction on the screen of the first liquid crystal display 42-1. The variable display effect is started by scrolling down. Although illustration is omitted here, it is assumed that, for example, “normal stage image” is selected as the background image. Further, on the second liquid crystal display 42-2, the fourth symbol Z is displayed in a mode (hatched pattern display) indicating that it is changing.

[Stop of left design]
In FIG. 39 (B): The middle stage of the variable display effect is approached, and the variable display of the left effect symbol is eventually stopped. At this point, the effect design representing the number “7” is stopped at the left position of the screen. On the second liquid crystal display 42-2, the fourth symbol Z having a diagonal line pattern indicating that the state is changing is continuously displayed.

[Occurrence of reach condition]
39 (C): Then, following the left effect symbol, the change display of the right effect symbol is stopped. At this point, since the production symbol representing the number “7” is stopped at the right position, the reach state of the number “7” — “being changed” — “7” occurs on the horizontal line of the screen. doing. At this time, the character “reach” is displayed on the second liquid crystal display 42-2, and the fourth symbol Z is continuously displayed in a changing manner. Note that an image that emphasizes the line that has reached the reach on the horizontal line may be displayed together on the screen. In addition, an effect of outputting a voice such as “Reach!” May be performed. In particular, if it is a big hit as it is, it will be a probability variation big hit, so that not only whether or not the lottery is just a lottery, but also the player can have a tension of “probable big hit or miss”.

[Progress of reach production, movable movable equipment device]
In FIG. 39 (D): A shutter reach effect is performed as an effect in the reach state. This effect is a reach effect in which the left door member 240 and the right door member 241 of the movable accessory device 213 described above are suddenly closed. Since the effect symbol is concealed by the left door member 240 and the right door member 241, the player can watch the progress of the game with a sense of expectation. At this time, on the second liquid crystal display 42-2, characters of “shutter reach” representing the name of the reach effect are displayed, and the fourth symbol Z is continuously displayed in a changing manner. The left / middle / right effect symbols displayed on the first liquid crystal display 42-1 may continue to be displayed in a small size at a position avoiding the movable accessory device 213. In this case, the left, middle, and right effect symbols displayed in a small size have a display mode of “7” − “being changed” − “7” (see arrow D in the figure).

[Counterclockwise rotation of movable accessory device]
In FIG. 40 (E): As a shutter reach effect, an effect in which the rotating plate 223 rotates 45 ° counterclockwise while the left door member 240 and the right door member 241 are closed is performed. Also in this case, the fourth symbol Z is continuously displayed on the second liquid crystal display 42-2 in a changing manner.

[Clockwise rotation of movable accessory device]
In FIG. 40 (F): As a shutter reach effect, an effect in which the rotating plate 223 rotates 45 ° clockwise while the left door member 240 and the right door member 241 are closed is performed. By these operations, the left door member 240 and the right door member 241 rotate to the left and right with the closed state, so that the player can further increase his expectation. Also in this case, the fourth symbol Z is continuously displayed on the second liquid crystal display 42-2 in a changing manner.

[Movement of movable accessory device and opening of door]
In FIG. 40 (G): The left door member 240 and the right door member 241 are opened as a shutter reach effect. At this time, the characters “Open !!” are displayed on the second liquid crystal display 42-2, and the player can be informed that the shutter reach effect has entered the final stage. Further, the fourth symbol Z is continuously displayed in a changing manner.

[Result display effect]
In FIG. 40 (H): For example, the left door member 240 and the right door member 241 are completely opened in synchronism with the stop display of the special symbol, and all effect symbols are stopped. At this time, if the result of the internal lottery corresponds to winning, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode corresponding to the winning type at that time, so the effect symbol is displayed in a mode according to the winning type (winning symbol). Stopped display. In the example shown in the figure, the winning symbol corresponds to the “probable variation”. As a result, the player is informed of the “probable large hit” by stopping the production symbol representing the odd number “7” on the screen. A display effect is performed. In addition to this, even in the case of “probable big hit”, even numbered effect symbols are stopped and displayed from the stage of reach, and the odd numbered effect symbols are stopped and displayed by re-variation and promoted to “probable change”. There is a case where an effect such as promotion to “probable change” is performed during the game.
On the other hand, on the second liquid crystal display 42-2, the character “big hit” is displayed, and the fourth symbol Z displayed on the second liquid crystal display 42-2 is “15 round probability variable big hit”. The display is stopped in a corresponding manner (for example, green display color).

(Control method)
Next, a control method for realizing game play using the movable accessory device 213 as described above will be described.

[Production control processing]
FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing an example of the procedure of the effect control process executed by the effect control CPU 126. This effect control process is executed, for example, in a timer interrupt process (interrupt management process) separately from a reset start (main) process (not shown). The effect control CPU 126 generates a timer interrupt at a predetermined interrupt period (for example, a period of several milliseconds) during execution of the reset start process, and executes the timer interrupt process.

  The effect control process includes a command reception process (step S400), an effect symbol management process (step S402), a display output process (step S404), a lamp drive process (step S406), an acoustic drive process (step S408), and an effect random number update process. This includes a subroutine group of (Step S410) and other processing (Step S412). Hereinafter, the basic flow of the effect control process will be described along each process.

  Step S400: In the command receiving process, the effect control CPU 126 receives an effect command transmitted from the main control CPU 72. The effect control CPU 126 analyzes the received commands and stores them in the command buffer area of the RAM 130 according to type. The effects commands transmitted from the main control CPU 72 include, for example, a special figure destination determination effect command, a special figure-specific operation memory number command, a start opening winning tone control command, a demonstration effect command, a lottery result command, and a variation pattern. There are a command, a change start command, a stop symbol command, a symbol stop command, a state designation command, a round number command, an error notification command, and the like.

  Step S402: In the effect symbol management process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the contents of the variable display effect and the result display effect using the effect symbols, and controls the effect contents during the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 30. The contents of the effect symbol management process will be further described later with reference to another drawing.

  Step S404: In the display output process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) with basic control information of the effect contents (for example, the number of operating memories of special symbols, variable effect pattern number, notice effect) Number, mode number, etc.). Thereby, the effect display control device 144 (the display control CPU 146 and the VDP 152) controls the display operation by the first liquid crystal display 42-1 and the second liquid crystal display 42-2 based on the instructed contents of the effect (various types). It functions as an effect execution means: effect information display means and interlocking information display means).

  Step S406: In the lamp driving process, the effect control CPU 126 outputs a control signal to the lamp driving circuit 132. In response to this, the lamp driving circuit 132 drives (turns on or off, blinks, changes in luminance gradation, etc.) the various lamps 46 and the panel lamps 501 to 516 based on the control signal.

  Step S408: In the next sound drive process, the effect control CPU 126 sends the effect contents (for example, BGM, sound data, etc. during the variable display effect, during the reach effect, during the mode transition effect, during the jackpot effect) to the sound drive circuit 134. Instruct. Thereby, the sound according to the production content is output from the speaker 54.

  Step S410: In the effect random number update process, the effect control CPU 126 updates various effect random numbers in the counter area of the RAM 130. The production random numbers include, for example, a random number used for selecting a notice and a random number used for a normal background change lottery (production lottery), as well as a random number used for setting the time until the standby demonstration screen is displayed, There is a random number used for setting (selecting) the type of demo screen.

  Step S412: In other processing, for example, the effect control CPU 126 makes a predetermined timing with respect to the lamp driving circuit 132, for example, reach, notice effect, button press, cut-in occurrence, re-lottery, etc. A control signal is output when a predetermined movement trigger occurs. Each movable body of the movable accessory device 213 operates using the rotational drive motor 229, the first motor 242, the second motor 244, etc. as drive sources, and the first liquid crystal display 42-1, the second liquid crystal display as described above. An effect is performed in synchronism with the display of the image by 42-2 or independently (for example, the example of effects shown in FIGS.

  Through the above-described effect control process, the effect control CPU 126 can comprehensively control the effect contents in the pachinko machine 1. Next, the contents of the effect symbol management process executed in the effect control process will be described.

[Direction design management processing]
FIG. 42 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the effect symbol management process. The effect symbol management process includes an execution selection process (step S500), an effect symbol change pre-process (step S502), an effect symbol change process (step S504), an effect symbol stop display process (step S506), and a variable winning device operation. This is a configuration including a subroutine group of processing (step S508). Hereinafter, the basic flow of the effect symbol management process will be described along each process.

  Step S500: In the execution selection process, the effect control CPU 126 selects the jump destination of the process to be executed next (any one of steps S502 to S508). For example, the effect control CPU 126 sets the program address of the process to be executed next as the jump destination address, and sets the end of the effect symbol management process in the “jump table” as the return address. Which process is selected as the next jump destination depends on the progress of the processes performed so far. For example, if the situation has not yet started the variation display effect, the effect control CPU 126 selects the effect symbol variation pre-processing (step S502) as the next jump destination. On the other hand, if the effect symbol variation pre-processing has already been completed, the effect control CPU 126 selects the effect symbol variation processing (step S504) as the next jump destination, and if the effect symbol variation in-process has been completed, As a jump destination, the effect symbol stop display in-progress process (step S506) is selected. The variable winning device operating process (step S508) is selected as a jump destination only when the variable winning device management process (step S5000 in FIG. 23) is selected in the main control CPU 72. In this case, steps S502 to S506 are not executed.

  Step S502: In the effect symbol variation pre-processing, the effect control CPU 126 performs an operation of preparing conditions for starting the variable display effect using the effect symbol. The effect control CPU 126 executes control (display of demonstration effect) to display the standby demonstration screen in the effect symbol variation pre-processing. The specific processing contents will be described later using another flowchart.

  Step S504: In the effect symbol changing process, the effect control CPU 126 generates control information instructing the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) as necessary. For example, when performing an effect using the effect switching button 45 during execution of the variable display effect using the effect symbol, the effect control CPU 126 monitors whether or not the player has operated the effect button, and an effect corresponding to the result is displayed. The control information on the contents (button effect) is instructed to the display control CPU 146.

  Step S506: In the effect symbol stop display process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the contents of the result display effect using the effect symbols and moving images in a manner corresponding to the result of the internal lottery. That is, the effect control CPU 126 instructs the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) to end the variable display effect and execute the result display effect. In response to this, the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146) actually performs the variable display effect that has been executed so far in the display screens of the first liquid crystal display 42-1 and the second liquid crystal display 42-2. End and execute the result display effect. As a result, the result display effect is executed substantially in synchronization with the stop display of the special symbol, and the result of the internal lottery can be effectively taught (disclosure, notification, notification, etc.) to the player (execution of the symbol effect) means). However, in the present embodiment, as described above, the result display effect is executed in a manner similar to or close to that of the loss at least at the time of winning two rounds from normal time or at the time of small hit.

  Step S508: In the variable winning device operation process, the effect control CPU 126 controls the contents of the effect during the small hit or the big hit. For example, in the case of a big hit of 15 rounds, the production control CPU 126 selects a special production pattern during the 15 round big hit as the production contents to be displayed on the first liquid crystal display 42-1 and the second liquid crystal display 42-2. An instruction is given to the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146). In addition, when the effect control CPU 126 selects an effect pattern in accordance with the progress of the game during the 15 round big hit (for example, the progress of the round), these are appropriately instructed to the effect display control device 144 (display control CPU 146). To do. As a result, on the display screens of the first liquid crystal display 42-1 and the second liquid crystal display 42-2, a special effect image is displayed during the big round of 15 rounds, and the content of the effect changes as the round progresses. It will follow.

  Or when it corresponds to "2 round jackpot", production control CPU126 performs control which performs said normal fluctuation production (for example, production example of FIG. 36). Also, in the case of “small hit”, the effect control CPU 126 performs control to execute the same effect as the normal variation effect (for example, the effect example in FIG. 36).

[Preliminary design change processing]
FIG. 43 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure example of the above-described effect symbol variation pre-processing. Hereinafter, it demonstrates along the example of a procedure.

  Step S600: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not a demonstration effect command is received from the main control CPU 72. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether or not a demonstration effect command is stored. As a result, when it is confirmed that the command for demonstration effect is stored (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S602.

  Step S602: The effect control CPU 126 executes a demo selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 sets and counts the time until the transition to the standby demonstration screen, and executes control for actually shifting to the standby demonstration screen.

  When the above procedure is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the last address of the effect symbol management process. Then, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect control process as it is, and in the subsequent display output process (step S404 in FIG. 41) and lamp driving process (step S406 in FIG. 41), the standby demonstration screen (“eye catch screen”, “ The control for displaying the “title screen” etc. is executed.

  On the other hand, if it is confirmed in step S600 that the demonstration effect command is not stored (No), the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S604. The processing in this case is not for shifting to the standby demonstration screen, but for executing the change display effect and the result display effect in response to the change of the special symbol each time.

  Step S604: The effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the current fluctuation is out of place (non-winning). Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether or not a lottery result command at the time of non-winning is stored. As a result, when it is confirmed that the lottery result command at the time of non-winning is saved (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S612. On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the lottery result command at the time of non-winning is not saved (No), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S606. Note that whether or not the current variation is off can be confirmed based on the variation pattern command in addition to the lottery result command. That is, if the current variation pattern command falls under the normal variation or outlier reach variation, it can be determined that the current variation is outlier (however, the non-reach variation pattern at the time of 2 round big hits is excluded). ).

  Step S606: If the lottery result command is other than non-winning (missing) (step S604: No), the effect control CPU 126 confirms whether or not the current fluctuation is a big hit. Specifically, the effect control CPU 126 accesses the command buffer area of the RAM 130 and confirms whether or not the lottery result command at the time of the big hit is stored. As a result, when it is confirmed that the lottery result command at the time of big hit is stored (Yes), the effect control CPU 126 executes step S610. On the contrary, when it is confirmed that the lottery result command at the time of big hit is not stored (No), since only the lottery result command at the time of small hit is left, in this case, the effect control CPU 126 executes step S608. Whether or not the current variation is a big hit can also be confirmed based on the variation pattern command. That is, if the current variation pattern command corresponds to a big hit variation (including a non-reach variation pattern at the time of two round big hits), it can be determined that the current variation is a big hit.

  Step S608: The effect control CPU 126 executes a small hit effect pattern selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at that time based on the variation pattern command received from the main control CPU 72 (for example, “C0H00H” to “D0H7FH”). The effect pattern number is prepared in advance in pairs with the variation pattern command, and the effect control CPU 126 refers to an effect pattern selection table (not shown) and selects the effect pattern number corresponding to the variation pattern command at that time. Can do.

  When the effect pattern number is selected, the effect control CPU 126 refers to an effect table (not shown), and the effect symbol change schedule (change time, reach type and reach occurrence timing) corresponding to the change effect pattern number at that time, stop display The mode and the like are determined. Note that the types of effect symbols determined here correspond to the “combination of symbols at the time of a small hit”.

  Although the above procedure corresponds to “small hit”, if it corresponds to 15 round big hit or 2 round big hit, the effect control CPU 126 confirms that it is “big hit” in step S606 (Yes). In this case, the effect control CPU 126 executes step S610.

  Step S610: The effect control CPU 126 executes a big hit effect pattern selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at that time based on the variation pattern command (for example, “E0H00H” to “F0H7FH”) received from the main control CPU 72. The types of effect symbols determined here include those that constitute the “ordinary gap at the time of two rounds of big hit” in addition to those that constitute the above “hit combination”. In addition, the usual gap at the time of the big round 2 may be a combination of regular numbers such as “1-2-3” and “3-5-7” (so-called chance win). Further, in the big hit effect pattern selection process, the process may be further branched for each big hit stop symbol.

  In the case of non-winning, the following procedure is executed. In other words, when the effect control CPU 126 confirms that there is a shift in step S604 (Yes), it next executes step S612.

  Step S612: The effect control CPU 126 executes an off-effect effect pattern selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 determines the effect pattern number at the time of deviation based on the variation pattern command (for example, “A0H00H” to “A6H7FH”) received from the main control CPU 72. The effect pattern numbers at the time of losing are classified into “ordinary deviation fluctuation”, “short-time deviation fluctuation”, “outlier reach fluctuation”, and the like, and a fine reach fluctuation pattern is defined in “outlier reach fluctuation”. Note that which effect pattern number is selected by the effect control CPU 126 is determined by the variation pattern command transmitted from the main control CPU 72.

  When the effect pattern number at the time of detachment is selected, the effect control CPU 126 refers to an effect table (not shown), and the effect symbol change schedule corresponding to the change effect pattern number at that time (change time, presence / absence of reach, occurrence of reach) , Reach type and reach occurrence timing) and stop display mode (for example, “7”-“2”-“8”).

  When any one of the above steps S608, S610, and S612 is executed, the effect control CPU 126 next executes step S614.

  Step S614: The effect control CPU 126 executes a notice selection process. In this process, the effect control CPU 126 selects the content of the notice effect to be executed during the current variable display effect by lottery. The content of the notice effect is determined based on, for example, the result of internal lottery (winning or non-winning) and the current internal state (normal state, high probability state, time reduction state). The notice effect is for notifying the player of the possibility that a reach state will occur during the variable display effect, or for notifying that there is a possibility that it will eventually be a big hit. Therefore, the selection ratio of the notice effect is set to be low at the time of non-winning, but the selection ratio of the notice effect is set to be relatively high to increase the player's expectation at the time of winning.

  When the above procedure is completed, the effect control CPU 126 returns to the effect symbol management process (end address).

  Thus, according to the first embodiment, since the fourth symbol Z is displayed on the second liquid crystal display 42-2, the left door member 240, the right door member 241, the rotating plate 223, etc. of the movable accessory device 213 are displayed. However, no matter how complicated the movement is, the fourth symbol Z displayed on the second liquid crystal display 42-2 will not disappear, and the player will continue to visually recognize the fourth symbol Z. Can continue. As a result, the movable accessory device 213 can be freely moved, and the range of effects using the movable accessory device 213 can be expanded. Moreover, since the 4th symbol Z should just be fixedly displayed on the 2nd liquid crystal display 42-2, it is not necessary to change the display position of the 4th symbol Z by the movable form of a movable body like the prior art, Accordingly, the control burden can be reduced.

[Second Embodiment]
44 and 45 are diagrams showing a pachinko machine 1-2 according to a second embodiment of the present invention. In the following description, the same reference numerals are given to matters common to the first embodiment, and the redundant description thereof is omitted as appropriate.
In the pachinko machine 1-2 according to the second embodiment, with respect to the movable accessory device 213-2, a star-like accessory is adopted instead of an accessory imitating a shutter as in the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 45, in this movable accessory device 213-2, a star-shaped member 213a is supported by a rod-like support member 213b, and the support member 213b is sent out by a drive mechanism (not shown). The star-shaped member 213a can be projected and retracted in front of the first liquid crystal display 42-1.

[Example of production of movable accessory device of second embodiment]
Next, an example of the effect when the movable accessory device 213-2 moves will be described.
FIG. 46 is a continuous diagram showing an example of the effect of the movable accessory device according to the second embodiment.

[Variable display production start]
46 (A): The variable display effect is started such that the left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, and right effect symbol columns are scrolled in the vertical direction on the screen of the first liquid crystal display 42-1. Further, on the second liquid crystal display 42-2, the fourth symbol Z is displayed in a mode (hatched pattern display) indicating that it is changing.

[Stop of left design]
In FIG. 46, (B): The middle stage of the variable display effect is approached, and then the variable display of the left effect symbol is stopped. At this point, the effect design representing the number “7” is stopped at the left position of the screen. The fourth symbol Z continues to be displayed in a continuously changing manner.

[Occurrence of reach condition]
46 (C): Here, the left effect symbol and the right effect symbol are aligned, and the reach state of the numbers “7”-“being changed”-“7” is generated on the horizontal line of the screen. Here too, the fourth symbol Z continues to be displayed in a changing manner.

[Preliminary notice after reach occurs]
In FIG. 46, (D): When the “reach state” has occurred, for a while, the star-shaped member 213a of the movable accessory device 213-2 appears in front of the first liquid crystal display 42-1. Production is performed. At this time, the characters “Gekiatsu !!” are displayed on the second liquid crystal display 42-2, instructing the player that there is a high possibility that the current fluctuation will be a big hit. Also at this time, the fourth symbol Z continues to be displayed on the second liquid crystal display 42-2. After this, although not shown in particular, for example, a result display effect is performed after a big hit effect or a loss effect is performed.

  Thus, according to the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the fourth symbol Z is displayed on the second liquid crystal display 42-2 arranged on the near side of the movable accessory device 213-2. Therefore, even if the large star-shaped member 213a that covers most of the first liquid crystal display 42-1 is moved, the visibility of the fourth symbol Z is not impaired.

[Third Embodiment]
47 and 48 are diagrams showing a pachinko machine 1-3 according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
The pachinko machine 1-3 according to the third embodiment employs a movable accessory device 213-3 having a shoji member 213c as a movable body simulating a shoji.
In this movable accessory device 213-3, a shoji member 213c is slidable on a rail 213d laid in a movable region by a drive mechanism (not shown), and the shoji member 213c is located in front of the first liquid crystal display 42-1. Infested with.
Then, when the drive mechanism is driven from the initial posture as shown in FIG. 47, the shoji member 213c is closed as shown in FIG.

[Example of production of movable accessory device of third embodiment]
Next, an example of the effect when the movable accessory device 213-3 moves will be described.
FIG. 49 is a continuous diagram illustrating an effect example of the movable accessory device according to the third embodiment.

[Variable display production start]
49 (A): The variable display effect is started such that the left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, and right effect symbol columns are scrolled in the vertical direction on the screen of the first liquid crystal display 42-1. Further, on the second liquid crystal display 42-2, the fourth symbol Z is displayed in a mode (hatched pattern display) indicating that it is changing.

[Preliminary notice before reach occurs]
FIG. 49 (B): When reaching the middle stage of the variable display effect, the pre-reach notice effect is executed. This effect is an effect of moving the shoji member 213c of the movable accessory device 213-3 to move the shoji member 213c in front of the first liquid crystal display 42-1, and closing the shoji. At this time, the fourth symbol Z displayed on the second liquid crystal display 42-2 is continuously displayed in a changing manner, and the second liquid crystal display 42-2 has the name of this notice. "Shoji chance" is displayed.

[Preliminary notice before reach occurs]
49C: After a while, the shoji member 213c of the movable accessory device 213-3 is moved in the opening direction, and an effect of opening the shoji is executed. At this time, the fourth symbol Z displayed on the second liquid crystal display 42-2 continues to be displayed in a changing manner, and the second liquid crystal display 42-2 is opened with a shoji. "Open !!"

[Occurrence of reach condition]
FIG. 49D: Here, the left effect symbol and the right effect symbol are aligned, and the reach state of the numbers “5”-“being changed”-“5” is generated on the horizontal line of the screen. In the example shown in the figure, a state where the shoji chance is successful and the reach state is shown is shown. The fourth symbol Z continues to be displayed in a continuously changing manner. After this, although not shown in particular, for example, a result display effect is performed after a big hit effect or a loss effect is performed.

  As described above, according to the third embodiment, even if the shoji member 213c of the movable accessory device 213-3 is moved to completely cover the first liquid crystal display 42-1, the player can It is possible to continue to visually recognize the 4 symbol Z.

[Fourth Embodiment]
FIG. 50 is a diagram illustrating a pachinko machine 1-4 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
In the pachinko machine 1-4 according to the fourth embodiment, in addition to the movable accessory device 213-2 having the star-shaped member 213a similar to the second embodiment, the second liquid crystal display 42-2 slides left and right. It is possible.

FIG. 51 is a diagram for explaining the slide mechanism of the second liquid crystal display 42-2.
The slide mechanism of the second liquid crystal display 42-2 can adopt various forms, but an empty space when arranging each part of the pachinko machine, the weight and shape of the second liquid crystal display 42-2, etc. An optimal mechanism may be adopted in consideration of the above. Hereinafter, three typical forms will be described.

[(A) in FIG. 51: First Method]
The first method transmits the rotational force of the motor 213e to the screw shaft 213g via a plurality of gears 213f in the same manner as the driving of the left door member 240 and the right door member 241 of the first embodiment. In this method, the second liquid crystal display 42-2 is slid to the left and right together with the guide cylinder 213h having an inner surface with a spiral protrusion engaged with the spiral groove of the screw shaft 213g by rotating 213g.

[(B) in FIG. 51: Second Method]
The second method is a method in which a rail 213i is laid under the movable region of the second liquid crystal display 42-2 and is slid left and right on the rail 213i by a motor, gear, wheel, or the like (not shown).

[(C) in FIG. 51: Third Method]
In the third method, a support member 213j is attached to the side surface of the second liquid crystal display 42-2, and the support member 213j is sent out by a drive mechanism such as a solenoid (not shown) or a drive mechanism having a rack and a pinion. The second liquid crystal display 42-2 is slid left and right together with the support member 213b.

  In any of these first to third methods, the second liquid crystal display 42-2 can be moved left and right with the display screen displaying the fourth symbol Z directed to the player. The display screen of the second liquid crystal display 42-2 for displaying the fourth symbol Z slides to the left and right while maintaining the posture, so that the player can always see the fourth symbol Z.

[Example of production of movable accessory device of fourth embodiment]
Next, an example of the effect when the movable accessory device moves will be described.
FIG. 52 is a continuous diagram illustrating an effect example of the movable accessory device according to the fourth embodiment.

[Variable display production start and reach state occurrence]
52 (A): The variable display effect is started by scrolling the columns of the left effect symbol, the middle effect symbol, and the right effect symbol in the vertical direction on the screen of the first liquid crystal display 42-1, and the left effect. The symbols and the right effect symbols are aligned, and the reach state of the numbers “7”-“being changed”-“7” is generated on the horizontal line of the screen. The fourth symbol Z of the second liquid crystal display 42-2 is displayed in a changing manner.

[Preliminary notice after reach occurs]
In FIG. 52 (B): A while after the occurrence of the “reach state”, an advance notice is given after the reach that the star-shaped member 213a of the movable accessory device 213-2 appears in front of the first liquid crystal display 42-1. Production is performed. At this time, the characters “Gekiatsu !!” are displayed on the second liquid crystal display 42-2, instructing the player that there is a high possibility that the current fluctuation will be a big hit. Also at this time, the fourth symbol Z continues to be displayed on the second liquid crystal display 42-2.

[Progress of reach production]
In FIG. 52 (C): Following the notice effect after the reach occurs, the reach effect enters the super reach effect. During this effect, the second liquid crystal display 42-2 slides to the vicinity of the center of the first liquid crystal display 42-1, and the second liquid crystal display 42-2 displays the reach effect. In the second liquid crystal display 42-2, for example, images representing the numbers “2” to “9” are displayed in a state of forming a three-dimensional column on the screen, and “2” from the top (front) of the column is displayed. There is an effect in which numerical images are erased from the screen in the order of “3”, “4”. Such an effect is also performed for the purpose of suggesting (impliciting) or reminding the player that the number “7” remains without being erased to the end. Also, if the number “6” is erased and “7” remains in front of the screen, it is “big hit”, but the number “7” is also erased and “8” or later (“9” may be omitted). .) Is left in front of the screen, it means “out of”, and conversely, the number “6” remains without being erased. Therefore, during this time, the numbers “2”, “3”, “4”,... Are erased in order, and as the number “6” approaches, the player's tension and expectations The feeling will also increase. After this, for example, if up to the number “5” is erased on the screen, the next time the number “6” is finally erased, the possibility of a “big hit” increases, so there is a player's tension. A feeling increases at a stretch. Also at this time, the fourth symbol Z continues to be displayed on the second liquid crystal display 42-2.

[End of reach production]
In FIG. 52 (D): If the result of the internal lottery corresponds to winning, the symbol “7” is displayed on the second liquid crystal display 42-2. The fourth symbol Z is continuously displayed on the second liquid crystal display 42-2.

[Result display effect]
In FIG. 52 (E): When the reach effect ends, the second liquid crystal display 42-2 slides rightward and returns to the original position. In addition, all the medium effect symbols stop substantially in synchronization with the special symbol stop display. In the illustrated example, since the winning symbol corresponds to “probable variation”, the production symbol representing the odd number “7” is stopped and displayed at the center of the display screen of the first liquid crystal display 42-1. In addition, the second liquid crystal display 42-2 displays the word “big hit” and the fourth symbol Z displayed on the second liquid crystal display 42-2 is “15 rounds probable big hit”. The display is stopped in a corresponding manner (for example, green display color).

  According to 4th Embodiment, the 2nd liquid crystal display 42-2 which displays the 4th design Z moves ahead of the 1st liquid crystal display 42-1 which displays an effect design (demo design). . Thus, not only the star-shaped member 213a of the movable accessory device 213-2 moves in a complicated manner, but also the second liquid crystal display 42-2 that displays the fourth symbol Z is the first liquid crystal display 42-. The player can continue to visually recognize the 4th symbol Z even if the player moves in a complicated manner such as appearing in front of 1.

[Fifth Embodiment]
FIG. 53 is a diagram showing a pachinko machine 1-5 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.
In the pachinko machine 1-5 according to the fifth embodiment, the second liquid crystal display 42-2 is inverted in addition to the movable accessory device 213-3 having the shoji member 213c imitating the same shoji as the third embodiment. It is possible. The second liquid crystal display 42-2 has display screens on both the front surface and the back surface.

FIG. 54 is a diagram for explaining the reversing mechanism of the second liquid crystal display 42-2.
As shown in FIG. 54A, a through hole 42a extending in the vertical direction is formed on the left end side of the second liquid crystal display 42-2, and a support member 42b is formed in the through hole 42a. Inserted and fixed. The support member 42b is connected to a drive mechanism such as a stepping motor (not shown). By driving the drive mechanism and rotating the support member 42b, the second liquid crystal display is displayed as shown in FIG. The device 42-2 can be inverted. Since the second liquid crystal display 42-2 has display screens on both the front and back surfaces, the player can visually recognize the fourth symbol Z even if the second liquid crystal display 42-2 is reversed. . In addition, when the second liquid crystal display 42-2 is provided with the reversing mechanism in this way, the second liquid crystal display 42-2 does not hit the glass surface of the glass frame unit 4 when the second liquid crystal display 42-2 is reversed. In consideration of the region where the two liquid crystal display 42-2 is movable, the second liquid crystal display 42-2 needs to be arranged at the rear position inside the pachinko machine 1-5.

[Example of production of movable accessory device of fifth embodiment]
Next, an example of the effect when the movable accessory device moves will be described.
FIG. 55 is a continuous diagram illustrating an effect example of the movable accessory device according to the fifth embodiment.

[Variable display effect start and advance notice effect before reach occurs]
In FIG. 55 (A): The variable display effect is started by scrolling the left effect symbol, middle effect symbol, and right effect symbol in the vertical direction on the screen of the first liquid crystal display 42-1, and the movable combination. By moving the shoji member 213c of the physical device 213-3, the shoji member 213c is made to appear in front of the first liquid crystal display 42-1, and the shoji is in a closed state. At this time, the fourth symbol Z displayed on the second liquid crystal display 42-2 continues to be displayed in a changing manner, and the second liquid crystal display 42-2 has “ The letter “Shoji chance” is displayed.

[Preliminary notice before reach occurs]
In FIG. 55B, the shoji starts to open by moving the shoji member 213c of the movable accessory device 213-3 in the opening direction. At this time, the fourth symbol Z displayed on the second liquid crystal display 42-2 continues to be displayed in a changing manner, and the second liquid crystal display 42-2 is opened with a shoji. "Open !!"

[Preliminary notice before reach occurs]
FIG. 55 (C): In the first liquid crystal display 42-1, the left effect symbol and the right effect symbol are not aligned, and the numbers “5” — “being changed” — “4” are displayed on the horizontal line of the screen. No reach condition has occurred. However, in this example, although the reach state did not occur due to the failure to produce the “shoji chance” effect, the characters “still still” are displayed on the second liquid crystal display 42-2 as the revival effect. The fourth symbol Z displayed on the second liquid crystal display 42-2 is continuously displayed in a changing manner.

[Second liquid crystal display reversal effect]
In FIG. 55 (D): The second liquid crystal display 42-2 is inverted, and the symbol “5” is displayed on the display screen on the back surface of the second liquid crystal display 42-2. When the second liquid crystal display 42-2 is reversed, the fourth symbol Z is displayed in a changing manner on the display screen on the back surface of the second liquid crystal display 42-2.

[Occurrence of reach condition]
(E) in FIG. 55: The second liquid crystal display 42-2 is reversed again and returned to the original position. In the first liquid crystal display 42-1, the left effect design and the right effect design are aligned, and the screen is horizontally aligned. The reach of the number “5”-“Fluctuating”-“5” occurs on the line. In the example shown in the figure, although the shoji chance has failed, a reach state is achieved by the rebirth effect by the second liquid crystal display 42-2. The fourth symbol Z displayed on the display screen on the surface of the second liquid crystal display 42-2 is continuously displayed in a changing manner. After this, although not shown in particular, for example, a result display effect is performed after a big hit effect or a loss effect is performed.

  Thus, according to 5th Embodiment, since the 2nd liquid crystal display 42-2 is provided with the display screen which displays the 4th symbol Z on the front and back, the 2nd liquid crystal display 42-2 was reversed. Even if it is a case, the visual recognition possibility of the 4th design Z can be improved.

  The present invention can employ various modifications without being limited to the above-described embodiments. For example, the images and operations given as examples of various production methods are merely examples, and these can be modified as appropriate.

  Conditions such as the probability of lottery, the variation time of the symbols, the operating time of the variable start winning device 28, the opening time of the variable winning device 30, the number of times of opening, the number of winning balls, etc., the movable accessory device and its movable form Are merely examples, and these may be modified as appropriate. Further, the number and arrangement of the various start gates 20 and 21, the variable start winning device 28, the variable winning device 30 and the like in the game area 8a may be variously modified.

  In addition, the structure of the pachinko machine 1 and the board surface configuration are preferable examples including those shown in the drawings, and it goes without saying that these can be appropriately modified.

1,1-2 to 1-5 Pachinko machine 8 Game board 8a Game area 20 Start gate 26 Upper start winning opening 28 Variable start winning apparatus 28a Lower start winning opening 33 Normal symbol display device 33a Normal symbol operation memory lamp 34 Special symbol display Device 34a Special symbol operation memory lamp 38 Game state display device 42-1 First liquid crystal display 42-2 Second liquid crystal display 70 Main controller 72 Main control CPU
74 ROM
76 RAM
124 Production control device 126 Production control CPU
213, 213-2, 213-3 movable accessory device Z 4th pattern

Claims (1)

A lottery execution means for executing an internal lottery when a lottery opportunity occurs during the game;
When the internal lottery is executed, the symbol display means for displaying the symbols in a manner corresponding to the result of the internal lottery after the symbols are variably displayed over a predetermined fluctuation time;
When executing the stop display effect corresponding to the stop display effect of the symbol by the symbol display means after executing the change display effect corresponding to the symbol change display by the symbol display means at least within the change time, the internal display and effect information display for displaying the performance symbol as presentation information based on the lottery result of the lottery,
Disposed remote front by the effect information display as viewed from the player, not obstructed by infested in front of the effect information display state to block at least part of the effect information display of the presentation information display Movable means that can move to a state and move a movable body that is movable during execution of the change display effect or the stop display effect ;
The symbol display means is arranged in front of the movable body of the movable means as viewed from the player, and after executing the variation display effect corresponding to the variation display of the symbols by the symbol display means within at least the variation time, When executing the stop display effect corresponding to the stop display of the symbol, information that changes in accordance with the change display of the symbol and stops in accordance with the stop display of the symbol, the symbol change display by the symbol display means and a game machine, characterized in that it comprises an interlocking information display for displaying a different performance symbols from said performance symbols as interlocking information displayed in a manner interlocked with the stop display.