JP5852209B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of a game when a player plays a game. A base 81 in which a first guide groove 813 is formed, an effector provided movably along the first guide groove 813, a first guide groove 813, and one end of the base 81. A third cable 841 fixed to the other end and fixed to the effector, and provided separately from the third cable 841 in the first guide groove 813 along the third cable 841, A cable cover 847 that covers the three cables 841. [Selection] Figure 61

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine that displays a lottery result when a plurality of reels are stopped in a combination of symbols when a pachinko gaming machine that wins a jackpot by winning a game ball or a game medium is inserted.

  For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine in which a flat cable for connecting an electric system is provided across a movable member and a fixed member. This flat cable is connected to the connector of the movable member from the opposite side to the fixed member, and is fixed to the movable member by a stopper arranged in the width direction of the flat cable on the opposite side of the fixed member to the connector. . And the bending prevention part which prevents the bending | flexion less than the minimum bending radius of a flat cable is provided in a stopper.

JP 2012-045375 A

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of a game when a player plays a game.

The present invention that achieves the above object is realized as the following gaming machine. This gaming machine is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 100) that performs a predetermined effect, and a base portion (for example, a base portion 81) in which a guide groove (for example, a first guide groove 813) is formed, and the guide A moving part (for example, the production body 70) provided movably along the groove (for example, the first guide groove 813), the guide groove (for example, the first guide groove 813), and one end thereof are provided. A flat cable (for example, the third cable 841) that is fixed to the base (for example, the base 81) and the other end is fixed to the moving unit (for example, the production body 70), and the flat cable (for example, The third cable 841) is provided separately from the third cable 841) along the flat cable (for example, the third cable 841) in the guide groove (for example, the first guide groove 813). The third cable 841) cable cover that covers the (e.g., a cable cover 847) may be characterized in that it comprises.
Here, the cable cover (for example, the cable cover 847) includes a wide portion (for example, the wide portion 847A) wider than the flat cable (for example, the third cable 841), and the base portion (for example, the base portion 81). ) On the inner circumferential surface of the guide groove (for example, the first guide groove 813), the cable cover (for example, the cable cover 847) in the depth direction of the guide groove (for example, the first guide groove 813). A limiting mechanism (for example, the first protruding portion 813A) that engages with the wide portion (for example, the wide portion 847A) and restricts the movement of the cable cover (for example, the cable cover 847) can be provided.
The present invention is also realized as the following gaming machine. This gaming machine is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 100) that performs a predetermined effect, and a base portion (for example, a base portion 81) in which a guide groove (for example, a first guide groove 813) is formed, and the guide A moving part (for example, the production body 70) provided movably along the groove (for example, the first guide groove 813), the guide groove (for example, the first guide groove 813), and one end thereof are provided. A flat cable (for example, the third cable 841) that is fixed to the base (for example, the base 81) and the other end is fixed to the moving unit (for example, the production body 70), and the guide groove (for example, Provided on the inner peripheral surface of the first guide groove 813) and engages with the flat cable (for example, the third cable 841) in the depth direction of the guide groove (for example, the first guide groove 813). In example, it is possible, characterized in that it comprises limiting mechanism for limiting the movement of the third cable 841) (e.g., the first protrusion 813A), the.
The present invention is also realized as the following gaming machine. This gaming machine is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 100) that performs a predetermined effect, and a base portion (for example, a base portion 81) in which a guide groove (for example, a first guide groove 813) is formed, and the guide A moving part (for example, the production body 70) provided movably along the groove (for example, the first guide groove 813), the guide groove (for example, the first guide groove 813), and one end thereof are provided. A flat cable (for example, the third cable 841) that is fixed to the base (for example, the base 81) and the other end is fixed to the moving unit (for example, the production body 70), and the flat cable (for example, The third cable 841) is provided separately from the third cable 841) along the flat cable (for example, the third cable 841) in the guide groove (for example, the first guide groove 813). And a cable cover (for example, cable cover 847) including a wide portion wider than the flat cable (for example, the third cable 841), while covering the third cable 841). it can.

  In addition, the said code | symbol in this column is attached | subjected illustratively in the description of this invention, and this invention is not reduced by this code | symbol.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which can improve the interest property of a game when a player plays a game can be provided.

It is a schematic front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. (A) is an enlarged view showing an example of a display device arranged at the lower right of the game board, (b) is a partial plan view of the pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of the control unit of the pachinko game machine of this Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the function structure of the game control part of this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement of the basic process by a game control part. It is a flowchart which shows the operation | movement of the process at the time of power-off by the game control part. It is a flowchart which shows the main control processing of a game control part. It is a flowchart which shows the content of a start port switch process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the gate switch process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the special symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the process during a stop. It is a flowchart which shows the content of a customer waiting | standby setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of normal symbol processing. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the big prize opening process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game state setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of an electric tulip process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the random number used by this Embodiment, (a) is a figure which shows the structural example of jackpot random number, (b) is a figure which shows the structural example of jackpot symbol random number, (c ) Is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a reach random number, and (d) is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a hit random number. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the fluctuation pattern used in a fluctuation pattern selection process. It is a figure which shows the structure of a command, (a) is a figure which shows the data structure of a command, (b) is a figure which shows the structure as a bit string of a command. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of an effect control part, (a) is a figure which shows a main process, (b) is a figure which shows an interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of command reception processing. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of a mode flag. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the production | presentation selection process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the process during completion | finish of the fluctuation effect of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the win production | presentation selection process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the ending effect selection process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the customer waiting command reception process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the content of effect button processing. It is a block diagram explaining the structural example of RAM of a game control part, (a) is a block diagram which shows the structure of a storage area, (b) is a block diagram which shows each structure of the memory | storage part shown to (a) It is. It is a block diagram explaining the structural example of RAM of an effect control part, (a) is a block diagram which shows the structure of a storage area, (b) is a block which shows each structure of the memory | storage part shown to (a) FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a structure of the random number used by a prior judgment process, (a) is a figure which shows the example of a structure of the jackpot random number in a prior judgment process, (b) is the structure of the jackpot symbol random number in a prior judgment process It is a figure which shows an example, (c) is a figure which shows the structural example of the reach random number in a prior determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the prior determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the reception process of the alerting | reporting command by an effect control part. It is a figure for demonstrating a title logo part. It is a figure for demonstrating a production body. It is a figure for demonstrating a 1st inversion operation | movement part. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of a decoration piece and a slide part. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of a decoration piece and a slide part. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of a 1st cable and a 2nd cable. It is a figure for demonstrating operation | movement of a 1st cable. It is a figure for demonstrating operation | movement of a 1st cable. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of a magnet. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the conceptual structure of an inversion drive part. It is a figure for demonstrating an inversion drive part. It is a figure for demonstrating a rotation mechanism. It is a figure for demonstrating operation | movement of a rocking | fluctuation gear. It is a figure for demonstrating an expansion-contraction mechanism. It is a figure for demonstrating operation | movement of the rotation disk for expansion / contraction. It is a figure for demonstrating an expansion-contraction mechanism. It is a figure for demonstrating operation | movement of an inversion operation | movement part. It is a figure for demonstrating operation | movement of an inversion operation | movement part. It is a figure for demonstrating operation | movement of an inversion operation | movement part. It is a figure for demonstrating operation | movement of an inversion operation | movement part. It is a figure for demonstrating a support body. It is a figure for demonstrating a support body. It is a figure for demonstrating a biasing part. It is a figure for demonstrating a movement support part. It is a disassembled perspective view of a movement support part. It is a disassembled perspective view of a movement support part. It is a figure for demonstrating operation | movement of a movement support part. It is a figure for demonstrating a 3rd cable. It is a figure for demonstrating a cable cover. It is a figure for demonstrating a cable cover. It is a figure for demonstrating operation | movement of the 2nd bending part periphery in a 3rd cable. It is a figure for demonstrating operation | movement of a title logo part. It is a figure for demonstrating operation | movement of a title logo part. It is a figure for demonstrating operation | movement of a title logo part. It is a figure for demonstrating the 1st modification of a title logo part. It is a figure for demonstrating the 2nd modification of a title logo part. It is a figure for demonstrating the 3rd modification of a title logo part.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[Basic configuration of gaming machine]
FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment.
A pachinko gaming machine 100 as an example of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1 is configured to pay out a prize ball when a gaming ball launched by an instruction operation by a player wins. The pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a game board 110 on which game balls are launched, and a frame member 150 surrounding the game board 110. The game board 110 is detachably attached to the frame member 150.
In the following description, the direction of the upper side and the lower side of the paper surface of the pachinko gaming machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 is referred to as the vertical direction, and the direction of the left side and the right side of the paper is referred to as the horizontal direction. Furthermore, the side on which the player plays the game with respect to the pachinko gaming machine 100 shown in FIG.

The game board 110 has a game area 111 for playing with a game ball on the front surface, a rail member 112 that forms a passage where a game ball launched from below rises toward the upper position of the game area 111, and a game A guide member 113 for guiding the game ball is provided on the right side of the region 111.
In the present embodiment, an image display unit 114 that displays various images for production is provided at a position of the game area 111 that is easily visible to the player. The image display unit 114 includes a display screen such as a liquid crystal display, and displays a decorative symbol for notifying the player of a symbol lottery result (symbol variation result), for example, as the game progresses by the player. An effect image by the appearance of a character or the appearance of an item or an effect image using a later-described hold display is displayed.
In addition, a movable accessory 115 and a board lamp 116 used for various effects are provided on the front surface of the game board 110. The movable accessory 115 performs various effects by operating on the game board 110, and the board lamp 116 performs various effects by emitting light.
And the movable accessory 115 of this Embodiment has the modeling movable body 4, the vehicle-type robot part 5, and the title logo part 7, as shown in FIG.

  The game area 111 is provided with a game nail and a windmill (not shown) for changing the direction in which the game ball falls. Further, in the game area 111, various bonuses relating to winning and lottery are arranged at predetermined positions. In addition, the game area 111 is provided with a discharge port 117 through which game balls launched into the game area 111 that have not been won in the winning area are discharged out of the game area 111.

  In the present embodiment, as various functions related to winning and lottery, a special symbol lottery (a jackpot lottery) starts when a game ball wins, and it is normal when a game ball passes. A start gate (hereinafter simply referred to as a gate) 124 for starting a symbol lottery (open / close lottery) is disposed on the game board 110. In FIG. 1, the gates 124 are provided on the left and right sides of the game area 111, the left gate 124 is indicated as 124L, and the right gate 124 is indicated as 124R. Moreover, the 1st starting port 121 and the 2nd starting port 122 here say the winning opening used as the operation opportunity of the predetermined 1 special symbol display. Specifically, the first start port 121 and the second start port 122 are provided with switches (a first start port switch 211 and a second start port switch 212 described later) that detect the passage of a game ball when winning a prize. It has been. And when a game ball wins the 1st starting port 121 or the 2nd starting port 122, this switch will detect the passage of a gaming ball as an opportunity to operate a special symbol display.

  The second start port 122 includes an electric tulip (opening / closing member) 123 as a normal electric accessory that is turned on and off with a single blade opened and closed by an electric solenoid. In the electric tulip 123, when the blade is closed, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the second start port 122, but when the blade is opened, the entrance of the second start port 122 is expanded and the game ball is moved to the second start port 122. It is configured to be easy to enter. When the electric tulip 123 wins the normal symbol lottery, the blade opens for a specified time (for example, 0.15 to 1.8 seconds) and for a specified number of times (for example, 1 to 3 times) while lighting or blinking. The electric tulip 123 may be configured such that a pair of blades in the shape of a tulip is opened and closed by an electric solenoid.

  The pachinko gaming machine 100 has, as gaming states, a low probability state with a low winning probability and a high probability state with a higher winning probability than the low probability state based on the winning probability of the jackpot lottery. And it is controlled to either the low probability state or the high probability state under a predetermined condition. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 100 has a short time state where there are few winning opportunities at the second start port 122 and a short state when there are more winning opportunities at the second start port 122 than in the short time state. Then, under a predetermined condition, the state is controlled to either the timeless state or the timeless state. The short-time state is controlled by any one or a combination of, for example, increasing the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery, reducing the normal symbol variation time, or extending the opening time of the electric tulip 123. It is a gaming state to be played. In the short time state, the special symbol variation time of the special symbol may be shortened.

In the present embodiment, the other prize-winning and lottery items include the special prize-winning port 125 and the second big prize-winning port 127 that are opened according to the result of the special symbol lottery, and the game balls. The game board 110 is provided with a normal winning opening 126 that does not draw even when winning.
In the present embodiment, a display 130 for displaying a lottery result and the number of holds is arranged at the lower right position of the game board 110.

  Also, on the back side of the game board 110, a game control board that determines whether or not a special symbol is won, an effect control board that comprehensively controls effects, an image control board that controls effects by images and sounds, various lamps, Various substrates (not shown) such as a lamp control substrate for controlling the effect by the movable accessory 115 are attached. In addition, a switching power supply (not shown) that converts the supplied 24V AC power source into a DC power source and outputs it to various boards and the like is disposed on the back surface of the game board 110.

When the player touches the handle 151 and rotates the lever 152 in the clockwise direction, the frame member 150 moves the game balls at a predetermined time interval (for example, 100 per minute) with a hitting force according to the operation angle. And a launching device (not shown) for electrically firing. In addition, the frame member 150 includes a supply device (not shown) that sequentially supplies game balls to the launching device one by one at a timing in conjunction with the operation of the player's lever 152, and a game ball that the supply device supplies to the launching device And a plate 153 for temporarily storing. For example, a payout ball by a payout unit is paid out to the plate 153.
In the present embodiment, the plate 153 is configured as an integrated upper and lower plate, but a configuration example in which the upper plate and the lower plate are separated is also conceivable. A configuration example in which the handle 151 of the launching device emits light under a predetermined condition is also conceivable.

Further, the frame member 150 includes a stop button 154 for temporarily stopping the launch of the game ball even when the player is touching the handle 151 of the launch device, and a game ball accumulated in the tray 153. A take-out button 155 for dropping and taking out the box (not shown).
Further, the frame member 150 includes a speaker 156 and a frame lamp 157 for notifying the gaming state and situation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 and performing various effects. The speaker 156 performs various effects using music, voice, and sound effects. The frame lamp 157 is composed of a light emitting body such as an LED, and performs various effects by light depending on a pattern due to lighting and blinking, a difference in emission color, and the like. In addition, about the frame lamp | ramp 157, the structural example which enables it to perform the effect which changes the irradiation direction of light can be considered.
The frame member 150 also includes a transparent plate (not shown) for separating the game board 110 from the player.

FIG. 2 is a view for explaining the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2A is an enlarged view showing an example of the display unit 130 arranged at the lower right of the game board 110. FIG. 2B is a partial plan view of the pachinko gaming machine 100.
As shown in FIG. 2A, the display 130 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 receives a first special symbol display 221 that operates in response to winning of the first starting port 121 and a winning of the second starting port 122. A second special symbol display 222 that operates correspondingly and a normal symbol display 223 that operates corresponding to the passage of the gate 124 are provided. The first special symbol display unit 221 displays the lottery result after stopping displaying the special symbol based on the winning of the first start port 121 after variably displaying. The second special symbol display 222 displays the lottery result after the special symbol is variably displayed on the basis of the winning of the second start port 122 after being variably displayed. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the gate 124, the normal symbol display 223 displays the lottery result by stopping the normal symbol after variably displaying it. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 are each constituted by a display device in which LEDs are arranged, and the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is displayed according to the lighting mode. Similarly, the normal symbol display 223 is also composed of a display device in which LEDs are arranged, and the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is displayed according to the lighting mode.

  In addition, the indicator 130 operates in response to the hold in the first special symbol display 221 and the first special symbol hold indicator 218 that operates corresponding to the hold in the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222. 2 a special symbol hold indicator 219 and a normal symbol hold indicator 220 that operates in response to the hold in the normal symbol indicator 223. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol hold indicator 218, the second special symbol hold indicator 219, and the normal symbol hold indicator 220 are each configured by a display device in which LEDs are arranged, and the number of holds is determined depending on the lighting mode. Is displayed.

  Here, the hold will be described. If a game ball wins in the first start port 121 or the second start port 122 during the special symbol change display operation (while the change display for one win is being performed), the special symbol is changing. In addition, the special symbol variation display operation based on the subsequent winning cannot be started. Therefore, the number of subsequent winnings is memorized up to a specified number (for example, 4), and the right to start a special symbol for the winning game ball is until the variable display operation for the previously winning game ball ends. Deferred. For normal symbols, the same processing as for special symbols is performed. The fact that such a hold has been made and the number of hold (unchanged number) are displayed on the first special symbol hold indicator 218, the second special symbol hold indicator 219 and the normal symbol hold indicator 220.

Furthermore, the display device 130 includes a state display device 224 that displays the state of the pachinko gaming machine 100. In the present embodiment, the status indicator 224 is configured by a display device in which three LEDs are arranged. One of the three LEDs notifies whether or not the state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a high probability state where the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is high. The other one is to notify by lighting whether the state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a short time state in which it is easy to win a prize at the second start port 122. Still another one is to notify by lighting whether or not the player is in a state advantageous to the player by making a right strike (by changing the hitting force of the game ball).
The state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 displayed by the state display 224 is not limited to the above example, and other states can be displayed. For example, when the state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is set to a medium probability state in which the winning probability is higher than the low probability state and the winning probability is lower than the high probability state, the state indicator 224 indicates whether or not the state indicator 224 is in the medium probability state. May be notified by lighting.

  In addition, the indicator 130 includes a round number indicator 225 for displaying the number of rounds when the big winning opening 125 is operated in the jackpot game performed according to the lottery result of the special symbol lottery. The jackpot game will be described later. The round number display 225 is configured by a display device in which LEDs are arranged, and the number of operating rounds of the big winning opening 125 in the jackpot game is displayed according to the lighting mode.

  The frame member 150 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes an input device for a player to input an effect. As shown in FIG. 2B, in the present embodiment, as an example of an input device, an effect button 161, an effect key 162 that is adjacent to the effect button 161 and includes a plurality of keys arranged in a substantially cross shape, Is disposed on the frame member 150. In the illustrated example, the player can instruct one of a plurality of images displayed on the image display unit 114 by operating an effect key 162 including four keys arranged in a cross, for example. It is possible to select the designated image by operating the effect button 161. In addition to the effect buttons 161 and the effect keys 162 shown in the figure, various input forms such as levers, dials, and the like can be adopted as the input device.

[Configuration of control unit]
Next, a control unit that performs operation control and signal processing in the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the control unit. As shown in FIG. 3, the control unit includes a game control unit 200 that determines whether a special symbol is won or the like as main control means. Further, as sub-control means, an effect control unit 300 that comprehensively controls effects, an image / sound control unit 310 that controls effects using images and sound, and effects using various lamps and movable accessories 115 A lamp control unit 320 for controlling the payout, and a payout control unit 330 for performing payout control of the payout ball.

  As described above, the game control unit 200, the effect control unit 300, the image / sound control unit 310, the lamp control unit 320, and the payout control unit 330 are each a game as a main board disposed on the rear surface of the game board 110. The control board, the effect control board as the sub board, the image control board, the lamp control board, and the payout control board are individually configured.

[Configuration and function of game control unit]
The game control unit 200 is used as a CPU 201 that performs arithmetic processing when determining whether or not a special symbol is won, a ROM 202 that stores programs executed by the CPU 201, various data, and the like, a working memory of the CPU 201, and the like. RAM 203 to be provided.
When the game ball wins the first start port 121 or the second start port 122, the game control unit 200 performs a special symbol lottery and sends the lottery result to the effect control unit 300. In addition, the change information of the high probability state and the low probability state and the change information of the short time state and the short time state are sent to the effect control unit 300.
Further, the game control unit 200 performs control to increase the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery, shorten the normal symbol variation time, or extend the opening time of the electric tulip 123. In addition, the game control unit 200 holds up to the limit number (for example, four) of the unchangeable amount when the game ball continuously wins the first start port 121 or the second start port 122, or the game ball continues. Thus, the suspension is set up to the limit number (for example, 4) of the unchangeable amount when passing through the gate 124.
Furthermore, the game control unit 200 opens until the special winning opening 125, which is a special electric accessory, satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, 29.5 seconds have passed or 10 game balls have been won) according to the result of the special symbol lottery. Control is performed so that the round in which the state is maintained is repeated a predetermined number of times. Furthermore, the opening / closing operation interval when the special winning opening 125 is opened is controlled.

Further, when the game ball is won in the first start port 121, the second start port 122, the big winning port 125, and the normal winning port 126, the game control unit 200 per game ball according to the place where the game ball has won. The payout control unit 330 is instructed to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. For example, when a game ball wins the first start port 121, three prize balls, when a game ball wins the second start port 122, four prize balls, and when a game ball wins the big prize port 125, thirteen prizes. When a game ball wins the ball, the normal winning opening 126, an instruction command (command) is sent to the payout control unit 330 so as to pay out 10 prize balls. Even if it is detected that the game ball has passed through the gate 124, the payout control unit 330 is not instructed to pay out the prize ball in conjunction with it.
When the payout control unit 330 pays out a prize ball in accordance with an instruction from the game control unit 200, the game control unit 200 acquires information on the number of prize balls paid out from the payout control unit 330. As a result, the number of prize balls paid out is managed.

As shown in FIG. 3, the game control unit 200 includes a first start port detection unit (first start port switch (SW)) 211 that detects a winning of a game ball to the first start port 121, as shown in FIG. , A second start port detection unit (second start port switch (SW)) 212 that detects a winning of a game ball to the second start port 122, an electric tulip opening / closing unit 213 that opens and closes the electric tulip 123, and the gate 124. A gate detection unit (gate switch (SW)) 214 for detecting the passage of the game ball is connected.
Further, the game control unit 200 has a large winning port detecting unit (large winning port switch (SW)) 215 for detecting a winning of a game ball to the large winning port 125, and the large winning port 125 is inclined to be in a closed state. A large winning opening / closing unit 216 set to the open state and a normal winning opening detecting unit (normal winning opening switch (SW)) 217 for detecting the winning of a game ball to the normal winning opening 126 are connected.

In addition, the game control unit 200 includes a first special symbol hold indicator 218 that displays the number of unreserved reserves that have been won to the first start port 121 during the change of the special symbol within a limit number (for example, four). , A second special symbol hold indicator 219 that displays within the limit the number of non-changed reserves won to the second starting port 122 during the change of the special symbol, and the non-changed display that has passed through the gate 124 during the change of the normal symbol A normal symbol hold indicator 220 for displaying the fluctuation hold amount within the limit number is connected.
Further, the game control unit 200 includes a first special symbol display 221 for displaying a special symbol variation display and a special symbol lottery result performed by winning a game ball in the first starting port 121, and a second starting port. The second special symbol display 222 that displays the result of the special symbol variation display and special symbol lottery performed by winning the game ball to 122, and the normal symbol display that displays the normal symbol variation display and the normal symbol lottery result A device 223 and a state indicator 224 for displaying the state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 are connected.

  Then, detection signals detected by the first start port switch 211, the second start port switch 212, the gate switch 214, the big winning port switch 215 and the normal winning port switch 217 are sent to the game control unit 200. In addition, the control signal from the game control unit 200 includes an electric tulip opening / closing unit 213, a prize winning opening / closing unit 216, a first special symbol hold indicator 218, a second special symbol hold indicator 219, a normal symbol hold indicator 220, It is sent to the first special symbol display 221, the second special symbol display 222, the normal symbol display 223, and the status display 224. Thereby, the game control unit 200 performs various controls related to the number of payout prize balls.

  Further, a board external information terminal board 350 for transmitting various information to a host computer (not shown) installed in the hall is connected to the game control unit 200. Then, the game control unit 200 transmits the information about the number of paid-out prize balls acquired from the payout control unit 330 and the information indicating the state of the game control unit 200 to the host computer via the board external information terminal board 350. To do.

[Configuration and function of production control unit]
The effect control unit 300 includes a CPU 301 that performs arithmetic processing for controlling effects, a ROM 302 that stores programs executed by the CPU 301 and various data, a RAM 303 that is used as a work memory of the CPU 301, and the like. And a real-time clock (RTC) 304 for measuring.
The effect control unit 300 sets the contents of the effect, for example, based on the determination result of whether or not the winning in the special symbol lottery sent from the game control unit 200 and the variation pattern. At that time, in response to an operation input from the user using the effect button 161 or the effect key 162, the effect content corresponding to the operation input may be set. In this case, for example, a signal (operation signal) corresponding to an operation is received from a controller (not shown) such as the effect button 161, and the operation content identified by the operation signal is reflected in the setting of the effect.
In addition, when the game is interrupted for a predetermined period, the effect control unit 300 instructs the setting of the screen display for waiting for a customer as one of the effects.
Furthermore, the effect control unit 300 sets the effect contents based on the change information of the high probability state and the low probability state received from the game control unit 200, and the change information of the timeless state and the timeless state.
In addition, the effect control unit 300 sends a command for instructing execution of the set effect contents to the image / sound control unit 310 and the lamp control unit 320.

[Configuration / Function of Image / Sound Control Unit]
The image / sound control unit 310 is a CPU 311 that performs arithmetic processing for controlling the image and sound representing the content of the effect, a ROM 312 that stores programs executed by the CPU 311, various data, and the like. And a RAM 313 used as a memory or the like.
Then, the image / sound control unit 310 controls the image displayed on the image display unit 114 and the sound output from the speaker 156 based on the command sent from the effect control unit 300.
Specifically, in the ROM 312 of the image / sound control unit 310, a symbol image or background image displayed during the game on the image display unit 114, a decorative symbol for notifying the player of the lottery result, and a notice effect for the player Image data such as a character or item for displaying is stored.
The ROM 312 further stores various types of acoustic data such as music and sound output from the speaker 156 in synchronization with the image data or independently of the image data, and sound effects such as jingles. The CPU 311 selects and reads out the data corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 300 from the image data and the sound data stored in the ROM 312. Furthermore, image processing for background image display, symbol image display, symbol image variation, character / item display, etc., and voice processing using the read acoustic data are performed using the read image data.
Then, the image / sound control unit 310 controls screen display on the image display unit 114 based on the image data subjected to image processing. Further, the sound output from the speaker 156 is controlled by the sound data subjected to the sound processing.

[Configuration and function of lamp control unit]
The lamp control unit 320 stores a CPU 321 that performs arithmetic processing when controlling the light emission of the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 and the operation of the movable accessory 115, and programs executed by the CPU 321 and various data. A ROM 322 and a RAM 323 used as a working memory for the CPU 321 are provided.
The lamp control unit 320 controls lighting / flashing of the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157, the emission color, and the like based on the command sent from the effect control unit 300. Further, the operation of the movable accessory 115 is controlled.
Specifically, the ROM 322 of the lamp control unit 320 stores lighting / flashing pattern data and emission color pattern data (emission pattern) for the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 according to the production contents set by the production control unit 300. Data) is stored. The CPU 321 selects and reads out the light emission pattern data stored in the ROM 322 corresponding to the command sent from the effect control unit 300. The lamp controller 320 controls the light emission of the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 based on the read light emission pattern data.
The ROM 322 of the lamp control unit 320 stores operation pattern data of the movable accessory 115 corresponding to the production content set by the production control unit 300. The CPU 321 controls the operation of the movable accessory 115 based on the read operation pattern data.

[Configuration and function of payout control unit]
The payout control unit 330 is a CPU 331 that performs arithmetic processing when controlling payout of payout balls, a ROM 332 that stores programs executed by the CPU 331, various data, and the like, and a RAM 333 that is used as a work memory of the CPU 331. And.
The payout control unit 330 controls payout of the payout ball based on the command sent from the game control unit 200.
Specifically, the payout control unit 330 acquires, from the game control unit 200, a command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the place where the game ball has won (the first start port 121 or the like). Then, the payout driving unit 334 is controlled so as to pay out the number of prize balls specified by the command. Here, the payout drive unit 334 is constituted by a drive motor that sends out the game ball from the game ball storage unit.

The payout control unit 330 includes a payout ball detection unit 335 that detects the number of prize balls actually paid out from the game ball storage unit by the payout driving unit 334, and a game ball in the storage unit (not shown). Detecting unit 336 for detecting presence / absence of storage of the game, and detecting whether or not the plate 153 for holding the game ball used when the player plays the game or the paid-out prize ball is full. A full tank detection unit 337 is connected. The payout control unit 330 receives the detection signals detected by the payout ball detection unit 335, the ball presence detection unit 336, and the full tank detection unit 337, and performs a predetermined process according to these detection signals.
Further, the payout control unit 330 is connected to a frame external information terminal board 340 that transmits various types of information to a host computer installed in the hall. Then, the payout control unit 330, for example, information on the number of prize balls instructed to pay out to the payout driving unit 334, information on the number of prize balls actually paid out detected by the payout ball detection unit 335, etc. Is transmitted to the host computer via the frame external information terminal board 340. Also, similar information is transmitted to the game control unit 200.

[Functional configuration of game control unit]
Next, the functional configuration of the game control unit 200 will be described.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the game control unit 200. As shown in FIG. 4, the game control unit 200 includes a random number acquisition unit 231, a normal symbol determination unit 232, a special symbol variation control unit 233, and a special symbol determination unit 234 as functional units that execute various lottery processes. And a normal symbol fluctuation control unit 236.
In addition, the game control unit 200 includes a variation pattern selection unit 235 as a functional unit that executes a process associated with special symbol variation.
In addition, the game control unit 200 is a function unit that executes operation control of various types of objects and data processing related to a prize ball, etc. As a function unit, a prize winning opening operation control unit 237, an electric tulip operation control unit 238, and a prize ball processing unit 239 are provided. And an output control unit 240 and a random number control unit 241.

The random number acquisition unit 231 acquires a random number related to a special symbol when a game ball wins the first start port 121 or the second start port 122. Specifically, one numerical value (random number value) is selected (obtained) from a predetermined range of numerical values and used for determination by the special symbol determination unit 234.
The random number acquisition unit 231 acquires a random number related to a normal symbol when a game ball passes through the gate 124. Specifically, one numerical value (random number value) is selected (obtained) from a predetermined range of numerical values, and used for determination by the normal symbol determination unit 232.
The special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 controls the fluctuation of the special symbol according to the lottery result when the special symbol lottery is performed.

  The special symbol determination unit 234 uses a random number table as shown in FIG. 17 at the start of the variation of the special symbol, and the lottery result is “whether it is a big hit”, “a type of big hit when winning a big win”, “ It is determined whether or not the jackpot is lost or not when the jackpot is not won. That is, the random number acquisition unit 231 acquires a random number value related to a special symbol when the first starting port switch 211 or the second starting port switch 212 serving as a detection unit detects passage of a game ball, and determines a special symbol. The unit 234 determines based on the acquired random number value whether or not to play a special game (such as a big hit game) advantageous to the player. The special symbol lottery (big hit lottery) described above refers to processing in the random number acquisition unit 231 and the special symbol determination unit 234.

  Here, the “hit” is divided into a plurality of types according to the gaming state that occurs after the end of the jackpot game. Specifically, the type of jackpot is determined depending on the combination of the short-time state or the short-time state and the high-probability state or the low-probability state. In other words, the type of jackpot based on the gaming state that occurs after the end of the jackpot game is a jackpot that becomes a high probability short-time gaming state having both a short-time state and a high-probability state after the jackpot game ends (hereinafter, high probability A jackpot that becomes a low probability short-game state with both a short-time state and a low-probability state (hereinafter, a jackpot of a low-probability short-game state), both a short-time non-state state and a high-probability state A jackpot that becomes a low probability short-time non-game state that has both a short-time no-game state and a low-probability state that has both a short-time and low-probability state There is a possibility of a jackpot of probable short gameless state). Each of these jackpots is associated with an individual special symbol, and the type of jackpot is determined according to the type of special symbol won in the special symbol lottery.

  In addition, the “bonanza” may be divided into a jackpot that can be expected to pay out a large amount of gaming balls for a long time, and a jackpot that can hardly be expected to pay out gaming balls because the jackpot game time is short. The former is called “long hit” and the latter is called “short hit”. For example, in “long win”, a round that is maintained until the open state of the grand prize opening 125 satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, 29.5 seconds have passed or 10 game balls have been won) is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times). It is. In the “short win”, a round in which the special winning opening 125 is opened for a certain time (for example, 0.1 second) is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times).

In addition, in the case of “small winning” when the big winning is not won, for example, a small winning game is performed in which the big winning opening 125 is opened for a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 times) for 0.1 seconds. At the time of winning the small hit, the game state before the small win is continued even after the small hit game is completed. That is, when the game state at the time of winning the small hit is the high probability short game state, the high probability short time gaming state is continued even after the small hit game ends, and the gaming state does not shift. Similarly, when the game state at the time of winning the small hit is the low probability short-time non-game state, the low-probability short short no-game state is continued even after the small hit game ends, and the game state does not shift.
Further, “small hit” is a kind of “out of game”, and none of the above gaming states that are advantageous to the player is set.

The variation pattern selection unit 235 selects a variation pattern (variation time) of a special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 221 or the second special symbol display 222. Here, the variation pattern selection unit 235 determines the variation pattern based on the determination result whether or not to play the jackpot game, the determination result whether or not to reach, and the like. Then, based on the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection unit 235, the special symbol variation control unit 233 controls the variation of the special symbol. Details of operations of the fluctuation pattern selection unit 235 and the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 will be described later.
Here, “reach” is an effect for causing a player to expect a big hit in a decorative pattern to be described later.

When the normal symbol lottery is performed, the normal symbol determination unit 232 determines whether the normal symbol lottery result is “winning or not”.
The normal symbol fluctuation control unit 236 controls the fluctuation of the normal symbol in accordance with the normal symbol lottery result.
The electric tulip operation control unit 238 opens the electric tulip 123 for a specified time and a specified number of times when it is determined to be “winning” by the normal symbol lottery, and the game ball can be easily won at the second start port 122. Generate a state. Further, when it is determined as “displacement”, such an open state of the electric tulip 123 is not generated.

The special winning opening operation control unit 237 controls the opening operation of the special winning opening 125.
The prize ball processing unit 239 sets commands for controlling the number of prizes received for various types of winning-related items and lottery, and for controlling the payout of prize balls according to the prizes.
The output control unit 240 controls the output of control commands from the game control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300 and the payout control unit 330.
The random number control unit 241 controls updating of various random number values used in processing by the main control unit.

  Note that the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a second grand prize opening 127 as shown in FIG. The control of the second big prize opening 127 is basically the same as the big prize opening 125. For example, the game control unit 200 controls the opening pattern in which the second big prize opening 127 is opened according to the result of the special symbol lottery. And in this Embodiment, when a ball game ball enters the 2nd big winning opening 127, it is comprised so that it may transfer to a predetermined | prescribed game state after completion | finish of a big hit game. Specifically, when a game ball enters the second grand prize opening 127, the present embodiment is set to shift to a high probability state. It should be noted that the predetermined game state to be shifted to after the jackpot game is finished when winning the second big prize opening 127 is not limited to the high probability state, and may be set to, for example, a short time state. Further, a special prize opening is provided inside the second big prize opening 127, and when a game ball enters the special prize opening, the game is shifted to a predetermined gaming state after the big hit game is over. You may do it.

[Basic operation of gaming machine]
Next, the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described.
When the power is turned on, the game control unit 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs initialization and initial setting of various devices as a basic process at the time of activation. And after performing a basic process, the game control part 200 repeatedly performs the main control process which is a series of processes regarding progress of a game. In addition, when the power is shut off, the game control unit 200 executes a series of power-off processing.

FIG. 5A is a flowchart illustrating an operation of basic processing by the game control unit 200.
When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is turned on, the game control unit 200 first permits access to the RAM 203 (see FIG. 3) (step (hereinafter, “step” will be referred to as “S”) 101). Then, the game control unit 200 determines whether or not a RAM clear switch for clearing the RAM 203 is ON (S102).
If the RAM clear switch is OFF (No in S102), the game control unit 200 next determines whether or not the backup flag relating to the operation at the time of power-off is ON (S103).
If the backup flag is ON (Yes in S103), the game control unit 200 next determines whether or not the checksum created when the power is turned off is normal (S104).
If the checksum is normal (Yes in S104), the game control unit 200 next executes a return process (S105). In this return process, the game control unit 200 performs setting of the sub-control means such as the effect control unit 300 accompanying the return from the state where the power is cut off. Specifically, the game control unit 200 is configured so that the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 when the power is cut off (whether the game is a big hit game, either a high probability state or a low probability state, a short time state and a short time state) The command for setting the sub-control means is output to the effect control unit 300 so that any one of them is reflected. In this return process, the game control unit 200 turns off the backup flag.

  On the other hand, if the RAM clear switch is ON (Yes in S102), the backup flag is OFF (No in S103), and the checksum is abnormal (No in S104), then the game control unit 200 is initialized. As processing, the stored contents of the RAM 203 are cleared (S106), and the work area of the RAM 203 is set (S107). Then, the game control unit 200 outputs a command for setting (initializing) the sub control means to the effect control unit 300, and sets the sub board (sub control means) (S108). The setting of the sub board includes clearing the RAMs 303, 313, and 323 mounted on each sub board.

After the return process (see S105) is completed or after the setting of the sub-board (see S108) is finished, the game control unit 200 sets various counters and timers used for game control (S109). Then, the game control unit 200 determines whether or not the interrupt permission (S110), the interrupt prohibition (S111), the symbol random number control process (S112), the initial value random number update process (S113), and the power shutoff flag are ON. (S114) is repeatedly executed as a loop process.
Here, interrupt permission (S110) and interrupt prohibition (S111) are provided to enable execution of interrupt processing during execution of the loop processing (S110 to S114). In the present embodiment, main control processing in game control is executed by this interrupt processing. Details of the main control process will be described later.
In the symbol random number control process (S112), the game control unit 200 updates the variation pattern random number used in the special symbol lottery.
In the initial value random number update process (S113), the game control unit 200 updates initial values of various random number values used in the game control.
In the determination of the power cut-off flag, when the power cut-off flag is OFF (No in S114), the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is not cut off, and the game control unit 200 performs main control by interruption together with the loop processing (S110 to S114). Repeat the process. On the other hand, when the power shut-off flag is ON (Yes in S114), the game control unit 200 starts a process for shutting off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 (power shut-off process).

FIG. 5B is a flowchart illustrating the operation of power-off processing by the game control unit 200.
In the power-off process, the game control unit 200 first clears the setting of the output port for performing various outputs (S115). Next, the game control unit 200 creates a checksum and stores it in the RAM 203 (S116). Next, the game control unit 200 turns on the backup flag (S117), prohibits access to the RAM 203 (S118), and shifts to an infinite loop.

[Main control processing of gaming machines]
Next, main control processing of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described.
In the main control process, the game control unit 200 controls the game in the pachinko gaming machine 100, instructs the effect control unit 300, which is a sub-control means, to control the effect, and gives a prize ball to the payout control unit 330. Instructs payout control.

FIG. 5-3 is a flowchart showing main control processing of the game control unit 200.
The main control process includes a series of processes in game control, and is repeatedly executed at predetermined time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds). In the present embodiment, the game control unit 200 generates an interrupt every predetermined time set in advance, and when the interrupt is permitted in the loop process shown in FIG. Execute main control processing. As shown in FIG. 7, in the main control process, a random number update process, a switch process, a symbol process, an electric accessory process, a prize ball process, and an output process are sequentially executed (S501 to S506).

  In the random number update process (S501), the game control unit 200 calls a function (subroutine) of the random number control unit 241, and updates various random number values used in the game control by the game control unit 200. Details of the setting of the random number and the update of the random value will be described later.

As the switch process (S502), a start port switch process and a gate switch process are performed.
In the start port switch process, the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the random number acquisition unit 231, monitors the states of the first start port switch 211 and the second start port switch 212 in FIG. If this happens, a special symbol lottery process is executed.
In the gate switch process, the game control unit 200 calls the function (subroutine) of the normal symbol determination unit 232, monitors the state of the gate switch 214 in FIG. 3, and for the normal symbol lottery when the switch is turned on. Execute the process.
The detailed contents of these switch processes will be described later.

As the symbol processing (S503), special symbol processing and normal symbol processing are performed.
In the special symbol process, the game control unit 200 calls the functions (subroutines) of the special symbol variation control unit 233, the special symbol determination unit 234, and the variation pattern selection unit 235, and executes the special symbol variation and the process associated with this symbol variation. To do.
In the normal symbol process, the game control unit 200 calls a function (subroutine) of the normal symbol variation control unit 236, and executes a normal symbol variation and a process associated with the symbol variation.
The detailed contents of these symbol processes will be described later.

As the electric accessory process (S504), a big prize opening process and an electric tulip process are performed.
In the special prize opening process, the game control unit 200 calls a function (subroutine) of the special prize opening operation control unit 237 and controls the opening operation of the special prize opening 125 based on a predetermined condition.
In the electric tulip process, the game control unit 200 calls a function (subroutine) of the electric tulip operation control unit 238 and controls the opening operation of the electric tulip 123 based on a predetermined condition.
The detailed contents of these electric accessory processing will be described later.

  In the winning ball process (S505), the game control unit 200 calls a function (subroutine) of the winning ball processing unit 239, and sets a command for controlling the number of winnings and a control for paying out a winning ball according to the winnings.

  In the output process (S506), the game control unit 200 calls a function (subroutine) of the output control unit 240, outputs a command for effect control to the effect control unit 300, and sends a command for payout control to the payout control unit 330. Output. The effect control command is generated in each processing from S502 to S504, and stored (set) in the control command storage area provided in the RAM 203. The payout control command is generated in the processing of S 505 and stored (set) in the control command storage area provided in the RAM 203. A storage area is set in the RAM 203 for each type of control command.

  The output control unit 240 sequentially checks the storage area of each control command in the RAM 203, and if the control command is stored in each storage area (that is, the control command is generated in the processing of S502 to S505). The control command is read out and output to the output destination (production control unit 300 or payout control unit 330).

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5C, output processing is performed at the end of a series of main control processing. That is, the command generated in each process of S502 to S505 by the above functions as the first processing means is stored in a corresponding storage area of the RAM 203 in each process. After these processes, the output control unit 240 as a second processing unit collectively outputs the commands generated in each process accumulated in the storage area of the RAM 203. In other words, in this embodiment, when the main control process is executed for one cycle, the command generated in the execution of the one cycle is output after the last command generation in the execution of the one cycle is performed.

[Modified example of basic operation of gaming machine]
In the operation example described with reference to FIGS. 5A to 5C, the interrupt is permitted in the loop process portion of the basic process, and the main control process including a series of processes is executed as the interrupt process. However, the main control process only needs to be configured to be repeatedly executed at regular intervals, and specific implementation means (execution procedure) is not limited to the examples shown in FIGS. It is not limited. For example, the main control process may be incorporated in a series of operations of the basic process, the elapsed time may be measured at a predetermined timing, and the process may return to the main control process every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds). In addition, while incorporating the main control process in the series of operations of the basic process, as in the operation described with reference to FIG. 5A to FIG. If it occurs, it may be configured to return to the main control process incorporated in the basic process.
When a command generated by basic processing is output, in principle, every time a command is generated, the command is stored in the command storage area of the RAM 203, and the function of the output control unit 240 as the second processing means is called. Output. The basic process is a special process such as an initial operation that is performed when the power is turned on, and the processing procedure may vary depending on conditions such as the state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 when the power is turned on. This is to promptly output the generated command so that there is no such thing. In addition, when a command is continuously generated by a plurality of related processes, a process procedure for storing a plurality of commands in the command storage area of the RAM 203 and outputting them in response to a specific process request is adopted. May be.

[Start-up switch processing in game control unit]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the contents of the start port switch process in the switch process shown in S502 of FIG. 5-3.
In the start port switch process, a process for winning at the first start port 121 and a process for winning at the second start port 122 are sequentially performed. Referring to FIG. 6, the game control unit 200 first determines whether or not a game ball is won at the first start port 121 and the first start port switch 211 is turned on (S601). If the first start port switch 211 is turned on, the game control unit 200 next determines whether or not the unchanged hold number U1 in the winning of the first start port 121 is less than the upper limit value (S602). . In the example shown in FIG. 6, the upper limit value is four. If the number of holds U1 has reached the upper limit (No in S602), it is not possible to hold any more unchanging winnings, so the process for winning at the first start port 121 is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the hold number U1 is less than the upper limit value (Yes in S602), the game control unit 200 next adds 1 to the value of the hold number U1 (S603). And the random number acquisition part 231 of the game control part 200 acquires the random value for the lottery by this time winning, and stores it in RAM203 (S604). Here, since the first starting port 121 is won, a random number value for special symbol lottery is acquired. The random value acquired at this time is a value updated by the random number update process of S501. Then, the result of the special symbol lottery is determined in the later special symbol processing by this random number value. Random numbers here include jackpot random numbers that determine jackpot, jackpot or loss, jackpot type (short or short state after the end of jackpot game, short or short state, high probability state and low probability state, long hit, short Symbol random number value that determines the winning pattern, jackpot symbol random number value, fluctuation pattern random number value for specifying the variation pattern in symbol variation, reach random number value that determines whether or not to perform with reach in the event of a loss, etc. Is included.

Next, the game control unit 200 performs a pre-determination process for giving a notice effect of a lottery result to a winning ball (holding ball) for which a special symbol variation display operation is pending (that is, an undrawn lottery). (S605). In this preliminary determination process, the lottery result is determined not at the start of symbol variation but at the start opening prize (that is, in S605). In addition, in the gaming machine that does not perform the notice effect based on the advance determination, the advance determination process may be omitted.
Thereafter, the game control unit 200 sets a hold number increase command for notifying the effect control unit 300 of the increase in the hold number U1 in S603 in the RAM 203 (S606), and ends the process for winning in the first start port 121. To do. When the advance determination process of S605 is performed, the information on the determination result of the advance determination obtained in S605 is included in the pending number increase command.

  Next, a process for winning in the second start port 122 is performed. Referring to FIG. 6, next, the game control unit 200 determines whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 122 and the second start port switch 212 is turned on (S607). If the second start port switch 212 is turned ON, the game control unit 200 next determines whether or not the unchanged hold number U2 in the winning of the second start port 122 is less than the upper limit value (S608). . In the example shown in FIG. 6, the upper limit value is four. If the number of holds U2 has reached the upper limit (No in S608), it is not possible to hold any more unchanging winnings, and the process for winning at the second start port 122 is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the holding number U2 is less than the upper limit value (Yes in S608), the game control unit 200 adds 1 to the value of the holding number U2 (S609). And the random number acquisition part 231 of the game control part 200 acquires the random value for the lottery by this prize-winning, and stores it in RAM203 (S610). Here, since the winning of the second start port 122 is won, random numbers for special symbol lottery (big hit random number value, big hit symbol random number value, reach random number value, fluctuation pattern random number value, etc.) are acquired as in S604 above. Is done. The random value acquired at this time is a value updated by the random number update process of S501. Then, the result of the special symbol lottery is determined in the later special symbol processing by this random number value.

Next, the game control unit 200 performs a pre-determination process for giving a notice effect of a lottery result to a winning ball (holding ball) for which a special symbol variation display operation is pending (that is, an undrawn lottery). (S611). The content of this pre-determination process is the same as that of said S605. This prior determination process may also be omitted in a gaming machine that does not perform a notice effect based on prior determination.
Thereafter, the game control unit 200 sets a hold number increase command for notifying the effect control unit 300 of the increase in the hold number U2 in S609 in the RAM 203 (S612), and finishes the process for winning at the second start port 122. To do. When the advance determination process of S611 is performed, the information on the determination result of the advance determination obtained in S611 is included in the pending number increase command.

[Gate switch processing in game control unit]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the contents of the gate switch process when a game ball passes through the gate 124.
In this gate switch process, the game control unit 200 first determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 124 and the gate switch 214 is turned on (S701). If the gate switch 214 is turned on, the game control unit 200 next determines whether or not the unchanged holding number G is less than the upper limit value (S702). In the example shown in FIG. 7, the upper limit value is four. If the number of reserves G has reached the upper limit (No in S702), no more unchanging winnings can be reserved, and the gate switch processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the number of reservations G is less than the upper limit value (Yes in S702), the game control unit 200 then adds 1 to the value of the number of reservations G (S703). And the random number acquisition part 231 of the game control part 200 acquires the random value for the lottery by this time winning, and stores it in RAM203 (S704). Here, since the gate 124 is won, a random number value (such as a winning random number value) for normal symbol lottery is acquired.

  After the random value is acquired in S704, the game control unit 200 sets a hold number G increase command for notifying the effect control unit 300 of the increase in the hold number G in S703 in the RAM 203 (S705). The process for winning is completed.

[Special symbol processing in game control unit]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the contents of the special symbol processing in the symbol processing shown in S503 of FIG. 5-3.
In this special symbol process, the special symbol variation control unit 233 of the game control unit 200 first checks whether or not the winning game flag is ON in the setting of a flag set in the RAM 203 (hereinafter, flag setting) ( S801). Here, the winning game flag is a flag that is set to identify that the result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit. Either the long winning game flag or the short winning game flag is set according to the type of winning. In the present embodiment, these are collectively called a winning game flag.

  When the winning game flag is ON, since the pachinko gaming machine 100 is already in a big hit, the special symbol processing is terminated without starting the special symbol variation (Yes in S801). On the other hand, if the winning game flag is OFF (No in S801), then the special symbol variation control unit 233 determines whether or not the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the special symbol variation (S802). If the special symbol is not changing (No in S802), then the special symbol fluctuation control unit 233 performs processing related to the number U1 and U2 (see FIG. 6) of the special symbols that have not been changed (S803 to S806). In the present embodiment, the number of holds U1 related to winning of the first start port 121 and the number of holds U2 related to winning of the second start port 122 are distinguished, so this processing is also performed for each corresponding start port. .

  Specifically, the special symbol variation control unit 233 first determines whether or not the number of holds U2 related to winning in the second start port 122 is 1 or more (S803). When the number of reservations U2 is 1 or more (Yes in S803), the special symbol variation control unit 233 subtracts 1 from the value of the number of reservations U2 (S804). On the other hand, if the holding number U2 = 0 (No in S803), the special symbol variation control unit 233 next determines whether the holding number U1 related to winning in the first start port 121 is 1 or more (S805). When the number of holds U1 is 1 or more (Yes in S805), the special symbol variation control unit 233 subtracts 1 from the value of the number of holds U1 (S806). On the other hand, if the holding number U1 = 0 (No in S805), it means that there is no winning for starting the special symbol lottery, so the special symbol change is not started, and the waiting process for waiting for customers set in another routine To finish the process (S816).

  After subtracting the reserved number U1 or the reserved number U2 in S804 or S806, the special symbol variation control unit 233 turns off the customer waiting flag set in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (S807). The customer waiting flag is a flag for identifying that the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the customer waiting state, and is set in the customer waiting setting process (S816, see FIG. 12).

  Next, the special symbol variation control unit 233 executes jackpot determination processing and variation pattern selection processing by separate routines (S808, S809). As will be described in detail later, by the jackpot determination process and the variation pattern selection process, setting information for variation of the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 221 (a jackpot symbol, a gaming state, a variation pattern, etc.) is determined. Is done. These pieces of information are included in a change start command sent to the effect control unit 300.

  Thereafter, the special symbol variation control unit 233 is displayed by the first special symbol display unit 221 and the second special symbol display unit 222 shown in FIG. 2 based on the setting contents determined in the jackpot determination process and the variation pattern selection process. The special symbol change is started (S810). Then, a change start command including setting information (a jackpot symbol, a gaming state, a change pattern, etc.) indicating the setting contents is generated and set in the RAM 203 (S811). The change start command set in S811 is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 by the output process shown in S506 of FIG.

  When it is determined in S802 that the special symbol is changing (Yes in S802), or after the change start command is set in S811, the special symbol variation control unit 233 determines whether or not the variation time has elapsed (S812). ). That is, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time since the start of the variation of the special symbol in S810 has reached the variation time set in the variation pattern selection process in S809. If the variation time has not elapsed (No in S812), the special symbol variation is continued, and the special symbol processing is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, when the variation time has elapsed (Yes in S812), the special symbol variation control unit 233 first determines the variation of the special symbol in the first special symbol display 221 and the second special symbol display 222 as a big hit determination process in S808. It stops at the symbol determined in (S813). A change stop command for stopping a decorative design, which will be described later, is set in the RAM 203 (S814). Then, a stop routine process of another routine is executed (S815). The contents of the stop process will be described later. The change stop command set in S814 is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 by the output process shown in S506 of FIG.

[Big hit judgment processing by game control unit]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the contents of the jackpot determination process (S808 in FIG. 8).
In this jackpot determination process, the special symbol determination unit 234 of the game control unit 200 first determines a jackpot random number value in the current special symbol lottery (S901), and determines whether or not the jackpot or small hit is made (S902). , S905). Whether or not the jackpot or the jackpot is determined is whether or not the value of the jackpot random number acquired in S604 or S610 in FIG. 6 matches the value set as the jackpot winning value or the value set as the jackpot winning value It is determined by judging whether or not (see FIG. 17A).

  If the result of the random number determination in S901 is a big hit (Yes in S902), then the special symbol determination unit 234 determines a big hit symbol random number value (S903). Depending on the result of this determination, the type of jackpot (high or low probability state, short or short state, short or short state, long or short hit) is determined. Which jackpot is determined is determined by whether the value of the jackpot symbol random number acquired in S604 or S610 in FIG. 6 matches a preset value for each jackpot type (FIG. 17 ( b)).

  After the above determination, the special symbol determination unit 234 sets a symbol representing the type of jackpot determined by the determination of the jackpot symbol random number (the jackpot symbol) as setting information in the RAM 203 (S904).

  If the result of the random number determination in S901 is a small hit (No in S902, Yes in S905), then the special symbol determination unit 234 uses a symbol representing the small hit (hereinafter referred to as a small hit symbol) as setting information. It is set in the RAM 203 (S906).

  If the result of the random number determination in S901 is neither big win nor small win (No in S902 and S905), then the special symbol determination unit 234 uses the symbol indicating that the lottery is lost (hereinafter referred to as a lost symbol) as the setting information in the RAM 203. (S907).

[Change pattern selection process by game control unit]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the contents of the variation pattern selection process (S809 in FIG. 8).
In this variation pattern selection process, the variation pattern selection unit 235 of the game control unit 200 first determines whether or not a big win has been won in the current special symbol lottery using the determination result in S902 of the jackpot determination process (FIG. 9). (S1001). If it is a big hit (Yes in S1001), the fluctuation pattern selection unit 235 reads the big hit fluctuation pattern table from the ROM 202 and sets it in the RAM 203 (S1002).

On the other hand, if the jackpot has not been won (No in S1001), the variation pattern selection unit 235 then determines a random value for determining whether or not to perform a so-called reach effect for causing the player to expect a jackpot. (S1003). Whether or not the reach effect is performed is determined by determining whether or not the reach random number value acquired in S604 or S610 in FIG. 6 matches a preset value (see FIG. 17C). .
As a result of the determination using the random number value, when the reach effect is performed (Yes in S1004), the variation pattern selection unit 235 reads the variation pattern table for reach from the ROM 202 and sets it in the RAM 203 (S1005). When the reach effect is not performed (No in S1004), the variation pattern selection unit 235 reads the variation pattern table for detachment from the ROM 202 and sets it in the RAM 203 (S1006).
Here, the variation pattern table is a table in which a plurality of variation patterns (variation times 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds, 90 seconds, etc.) prepared in advance are associated with values of variation pattern random numbers.

  Next, the variation pattern selection unit 235 determines the variation pattern random value using the variation pattern random value acquired in S604 or S610 of FIG. 6 and the variation pattern table set in S1002, 1005, and 1006 (S1007). ). That is, the fluctuation pattern selection unit 235 refers to the fluctuation pattern table set in the RAM 203 and selects a fluctuation pattern corresponding to the random value of the fluctuation pattern random number. Therefore, even if the same random number value is acquired, the variation referred to depending on the state difference such as whether or not the result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit or not and whether or not a reach effect is performed if it is not a big hit Since the pattern table is different, the determined variation pattern is different.

  Thereafter, the variation pattern selection unit 235 sets the variation pattern selected in S1007 in the RAM 203 as setting information (S1008). The setting information of the variation pattern set in S1008 is included in the variation start command set in S811 of FIG. 8, and is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 by the output process shown in S506 of FIG. Details of the variation pattern selected in this embodiment and its setting will be described later.

[Processing during stop by game control unit]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the contents of the suspension process (S815 in FIG. 8).
In the stop process, the game control unit 200 first checks whether or not a flag indicating that the time is short (hereinafter referred to as a short time flag) is ON in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (S1101). When the time reduction flag is ON (Yes in S1101), the game control unit 200 subtracts 1 from the value of the number of lotteries (number of fluctuations) J in the time reduction state (S1102), and whether or not the number of lotteries J has become zero. (S1103). If the number of lotteries J = 0 (Yes in S1103), the time reduction flag is turned OFF (S1104). It should be noted that the operation for turning on the hourly flag and the setting of the initial value of the lottery number J are performed in a game state setting process (FIG. 15) in a special winning opening process (FIG. 14) described later.

  If the time reduction flag is OFF (No in S1101), or after the time reduction flag is turned OFF in S1104, or if the value of the lottery count J is not 0 (No in S1103), the game control unit 200 next stores the value in the RAM 203. It is checked whether or not a flag indicating the high probability state in the flag setting (hereinafter, probability variation flag) is ON (S1105). When both the probability variation flag and the previous time-short flag are ON, the high-probability short-time gaming state is established, and when the probability variation flag is ON and the time-short flag is OFF, the high-probability time-short no-game state.

  When the probability variation flag is ON (Yes in S1105), the game control unit 200 subtracts 1 from the value of the number of lotteries (number of variations) X in the high probability state (S1106), and whether or not the number of lotteries X has become 0. (S1107). If the number of lotteries X = 0 (Yes in S1107), the probability variation flag is turned OFF (S1108). Note that the operation for turning on the probability change flag and the setting of the initial value of the lottery number X are performed in a game state setting process (FIG. 15) in a special prize opening process (FIG. 14) described later.

  If the probability change flag is OFF (No in S1105), or after the probability change flag is turned OFF in S1108, or if the value of the lottery count X is not 0 (No in S1107), the game control unit 200 next It is determined whether or not a special symbol lottery has been won (S1109). If it is a big hit (Yes in S1109), the game control unit 200 next determines whether or not the big hit type is a long win (S1110).

  Here, the determination of whether or not the jackpot is possible can be made based on the determination result of the jackpot determination process (FIG. 9). For example, if any of the symbols shown in the diagram of FIG. 17B to be described later is set, “Yes” is determined in S1109. If a lost symbol or a small bonus symbol is set in the RAM 203 by the big hit determination process, No in S1109.

  When the jackpot type is a long hit (Yes in S1110), the game control unit 200 turns on the long hit game flag (S1111). Thereby, the setting of the gaming state in the RAM 203 becomes a jackpot gaming state (long winning gaming state) in which the jackpot type is long winning. In addition, here, in the long hit, it is not distinguished whether it is a high probability state or a low probability state. Whether the state is a high probability state or a low probability state is specified by turning on a corresponding flag in a game state setting process (FIG. 15) in a special prize opening process (FIG. 14) described later.

  If the jackpot type is not long hit (No in S1110), the game control unit 200 turns on the short hit game flag (S1112). Thereby, the setting of the gaming state in the RAM 203 becomes a big hit gaming state (short winning gaming state) in which the big hit type is short hit. Similar to the case of long hit, the case of short hit does not distinguish between a high probability state and a low probability state.

  After turning on the winning game flag in S1111 or S1112, the game control unit 200 initializes the values of the lottery times J and X (S1113). Further, the game control unit 200 turns off the time reduction flag when the time reduction flag is ON in S1101 and the lottery count J is not 0 in S1103 (S1114). Similarly, when the probability variation flag is ON in S1105 and the number of lotteries X is not 0 in S1107, the probability variation flag is turned OFF (S1114).

On the other hand, when the result of the special symbol lottery this time is not a big hit (No in S1109), the game control unit 200 determines whether or not the result of the special symbol lottery this time is a big hit (S1115). If it is not a small hit (No in S1115), the stopped process is terminated.
On the other hand, when it is a small hit (Yes in S1115), the game control unit 200 starts a small hit game (S1116). Thereby, the setting of the gaming state in the RAM 203 becomes the small hit gaming state. In the small hit game, as described above, the special winning opening 125 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times, and is ended after a predetermined time has elapsed.

After initializing the values of the lottery times J and X in S1113, the game control unit 200 starts an opening operation (S1117). Here, the content of the opening operation differs depending on which of S1111 and S1112 the winning game flag is turned on. That is, according to the state of the winning game flag, one of the opening operations set in each gaming state of the long winning game and the short winning game is performed.
Thereafter, the game control unit 200 sets an opening command for performing an effect in the opening operation corresponding to the winning game flag in the effect control unit 300 in the RAM 203 (S1118), and ends the stop process. This opening command is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output process shown in S506 of FIG.

[Customer waiting setting process by game control unit]
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the contents of the customer waiting setting process (S816 in FIG. 8).
In this customer waiting setting process, the game control unit 200 first checks whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (S1201). Here, the customer waiting flag is a flag that is set to identify that the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a customer waiting state.

  If the customer waiting flag is ON, the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in a customer waiting state, and thus the processing is terminated as it is (Yes in S1201). On the other hand, when the customer waiting flag is OFF, the game control unit 200 generates a customer waiting command and sets it in the RAM 203 (S1202), and turns on the customer waiting flag (S1203). The customer waiting command set in S1202 is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 by the output process shown in S506 of FIG. The customer waiting flag is set in a state where there is no suspension with the special symbol change stopped.

[Normal symbol processing by game control unit]
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the contents of the normal symbol processing in the symbol processing shown in S503 of FIG. 5-3.
In this normal symbol process, the normal symbol variation control unit 236 of the game control unit 200 first checks whether or not the auxiliary game flag is ON in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (S1301). Here, the auxiliary game flag is a flag that is set when a normal symbol lottery is won. The state in which the auxiliary game flag is set is a state in which the electric tulip 123 is opened in accordance with the electric tulip process (FIG. 16) described later and it is easy to win the second start port 122 (auxiliary game state).

  When the auxiliary game flag is ON, since the auxiliary game state has already been reached and the normal symbol is stopped, the normal symbol process is terminated without starting the normal symbol variation (Yes in S1301). On the other hand, if the auxiliary game flag is OFF (No in S1301), then the normal symbol variation control unit 236 determines whether or not the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is in the normal symbol variation (S1302). If the normal symbol is not changing (No in S1302), then the normal symbol variation control unit 236 determines whether the number G of the normal symbol remaining unchanged (see FIG. 7) is 1 or more (S1303). If the holding number G = 0 (No in S1303), it means that there is no winning for starting the normal symbol lottery, and therefore the processing is terminated without starting the normal symbol variation.

  On the other hand, when the reserved number G is 1 or more (Yes in S1303), the normal symbol variation control unit 236 decrements the value of the reserved number G by 1 (S1304), and determines the winning random number in the current normal symbol lottery. To determine whether or not the normal symbol lottery is won (S1305). Whether or not the winner has been won is determined by determining whether or not the value of the winning random number acquired in S704 of FIG. 7 matches the value set as the winning value in the table shown in FIG. It is determined.

  Next, the normal symbol variation control unit 236 sets a normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol lottery (S1306). That is, when a normal symbol lottery is won, a symbol representing the winning (hereinafter referred to as a winning symbol) is set in the RAM 203 as setting information. On the other hand, when the normal symbol lottery is not won, a symbol indicating that the lottery has been lost (hereinafter referred to as a lost symbol) is set in the RAM 203 as setting information.

  Next, the normal symbol variation control unit 236 sets the variation time of the normal symbol (S1307). This variation time is set based on the time reduction flag set in the processing of S1104 and S1114 in FIG. 11, S1504 and S1507 in FIG. That is, when the time reduction flag is ON in the setting in S1307, it is set to a short time (for example, 1.5 seconds), and when the time reduction flag is OFF, it is set to a long time (for example, 4.0 seconds). Is done. After this setting, the normal symbol fluctuation control unit 236 starts normal symbol fluctuations in the normal symbol display 223 shown in FIGS. 2A and 3 based on the setting contents of S1307 (S1308).

  After starting the change of the normal symbol in S1308 or when it is determined that the normal symbol is changing in S1302 (Yes in S1302), the normal symbol change control unit 236 determines whether or not the change time has passed (S1309). ). That is, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time from the start of the normal symbol variation in S1308 has reached the variation time set in S1307. If the fluctuation time has not elapsed (No in S1309), the normal symbol variation is continued, so that the normal symbol processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when the fluctuation time is over (Yes in S1309), the normal symbol fluctuation control unit 236 stops the fluctuation of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display unit 223 (S1310). Then, the normal symbol variation control unit 236 determines whether or not the normal symbol lottery is won based on the stopped normal symbol (S1311). If a win is made (Yes in S1311), the auxiliary game flag is turned ON (S1312). On the other hand, if the lottery is off (No in S1311), the normal symbol processing is terminated without turning on the auxiliary game flag.

[Large winning mouth processing by game control unit]
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the contents of the big prize opening process in the electric accessory process shown in S504 of FIG. 5-3.
In this special winning opening process, the special winning opening operation control unit 237 of the game control unit 200 first checks whether or not the winning game flag is ON in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (S1401). If the winning game flag is OFF, there is no prize winning in the big prize opening 125, and the big prize opening process is terminated (No in S1401). On the other hand, if the winning game flag is ON (Yes in S1401), then the special winning opening operation control unit 237 opens in the operation control at the time of the big hit started by the pachinko gaming machine 100 being stopped (FIG. 11). It is determined whether or not the operation is in progress (S1402).

  When the pachinko gaming machine 100 is opening (Yes in S1402), the next prize opening operation control unit 237 determines whether or not a predetermined time (opening time) for performing the opening operation has elapsed. (S1403). If the opening time has not elapsed, the opening operation at the special winning opening 125 is continued, and the special winning opening process is terminated (No in S1403). On the other hand, if the opening time has elapsed (Yes in S1403), the special winning opening operation control unit 237 then sets the operation of the special winning opening 125 (S1404) and initializes the winning number C (C = 0). Then, the value of the number R of rounds of operation of the big prize opening 125 is incremented by 1 from the current value (S1406), and the big prize opening 125 is started (opened) (S1407).

  In the operation setting of S1404, the operation pattern of the special winning opening 125 and the number of rounds (operation round number) operated by the operation pattern are set. As the case where the big prize opening 125 is operated, there are a case where it is a big win per long or short in a special symbol lottery and a case where it is a small win. The operation pattern and the number of rounds are variously set according to the hit type. As an example, in the case of a long hit, for example, 15 rounds (15R) are operated, and 29.5 seconds are released once in one round. In the case of a short hit, for example, 15 rounds (15R) are operated, and one round is performed once for 0.1 seconds. In the case of a small hit, for example, one round (1R) is operated, and 0.1 second is released 15 times in this round. Here, when the operation with short hits and the operation with small hits are compared in the above examples, both 0.1 seconds of opening is performed 15 times. That is, the action of the big winning opening 125 that can be seen by the player is the same for the case of short win and the case of small win, and the short win and the small win are distinguished only from the action of the big winning opening 125 on the game board 110. I can't do it.

  As another example, 15 rounds (15R) are activated per long, 29.5 seconds are released once per round, 2 rounds (2R) are activated per short, and 0 are rounded per round. .9 seconds are opened twice, and with a small hit, one round (1R) is operated, and 0.9 seconds is opened twice in this round. In this case as well, when the operation with short hits and the operation with small hits are compared, both 0.9 seconds are released twice, and the action of the big prize opening 125 that can be seen by the player is in the case of short hits. It is the same in the case of small hits.

  The law stipulates that the cumulative opening time of the special winning opening 125 must be set within 1.8 seconds for a small hit. On the other hand, in the case of a big hit (long hit or short win), the big winning opening 125 must be continuously opened a plurality of times. Therefore, when trying to make it difficult to visually distinguish the operation with a small hit and the operation with a short hit as described above, within the range that satisfies the cumulative open time within 1.8 seconds in one operation, An operation mode in which the big prize opening 125 is opened two or more times is set, and in the short win, the same number of rounds as the number of small hits is set.

  Next, the special winning opening operation control unit 237 determines whether or not the opening time in the operation pattern set in S1404 has elapsed (S1408). If the open state at the big prize opening 125 has not passed the opening time (No in S1408), the big prize opening operation control unit 237 then sets the number C of winning prizes to the big prize opening 125 to a predetermined number (for example, 9). It is determined whether or not (S1409). When the opening time has not elapsed and the winning number C is less than the specified number, the operation state (opening state) of the large winning opening 125 is continued, so the large winning opening process is terminated (No in S1409). ). On the other hand, if the opening time has elapsed (Yes in S1408) or the winning number C reaches the specified number (Yes in S1409), the special winning opening operation control unit 237 finishes operating the special winning opening 125 (closing). (S1410).

  Next, the special winning opening operation control unit 237 determines whether or not the number R of rounds of operation of the special winning opening 125 has reached the maximum value set in S1404 (S1411). If the maximum value has not been reached, the remaining operations are performed, and the special winning opening process is terminated (No in S1411).

If the number of rounds R of the operation of the special winning opening 125 reaches the maximum value (Yes in S1411), the special winning opening operation control unit 237 then starts an ending operation (S1412). Here, the content of the ending operation corresponds to the state of the winning game flag among the ending operations set in each gaming state of the long winning game and the short winning game.
Thereafter, the special winning opening operation control unit 237 sets an ending command for performing an effect in the ending operation according to the winning game flag in the effect control unit 300 in the RAM 203 (S1413). This ending command is transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output process shown in S506 of FIG.

  Next, the special winning opening operation control unit 237 resets the round number R of the operation of the special winning opening 125 to 0 (S1414), and then performs an ending operation in which an elapsed time from the start of the ending operation is set in advance. It is determined whether the power time (ending time) has elapsed (S1417). If the ending time has not elapsed, the ending operation is continued, and thus the big prize opening process is terminated (No in S1417). On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (Yes in S1417), the special winning opening operation control unit 237 then performs a game state setting process by the game control unit 200 (S1418), then turns off the winning game flag, The big prize opening process is terminated (S1419). The contents of the game state setting process will be described later.

  If it is determined in S1402 that the pachinko gaming machine 100 is not opening (No in S1402), the special winning opening operation control unit 237 determines whether or not it is ending (S1415). If the ending is in progress (Yes in S1415), the operations after S1417 are executed.

On the other hand, if the pachinko gaming machine 100 is not ending (No in S1415), the special winning opening operation control unit 237 next determines whether or not the special winning opening 125 is operating (opening) (S1416). If it is not in operation (No in S1416), the operation after S1405 is executed. If it is in operation (Yes in S1416), the operation after S1408 is executed.
The effect performed in the small hit game described above is the same as the effect performed in the short hit game, and it is not possible to distinguish short hit and small hit from the effect.

[Game state setting process]
FIG. 15 shows the contents of the game state setting process (S1418) performed by the game control unit 200, which is executed when the ending time has elapsed (Yes in S1417).
When the game state setting process is performed, as a premise, the winning game flag is set to ON in S1401 of FIG. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 15, the game control unit 200 first determines the type of the hit (S1501, S1502, S1503, S1506). These determinations can be made based on, for example, the type of symbol set as setting information in the RAM 203 in the jackpot determination process (FIG. 9). Since these determinations are substantially the same as S902, S903, and S905 in the jackpot determination process (FIG. 9), the determination results of S902, S903, and S905 may be used.

If it is a small hit (Yes in S1501), the gaming state (internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 100) is not changed, so the gaming state setting process is terminated.
When the winning type is a big hit with a low probability short game state (No in S1501, Yes in S1502 and S1503), the game control unit 200 turns on the short flag (S1504). Thereby, the setting of the gaming state in the RAM 203 becomes the low gaming state with a low probability. In addition, the game control unit 200 sets an initial value of the lottery count J (S1505) and ends the game state setting process. The initial value of the lottery number J is 100 in the illustrated example. Therefore, if the lottery in the low probability short game state is performed 100 times, the low probability short game state is ended and the low probability short short game state is entered.

  On the other hand, if the winning type is a big hit in the low probability short-time no-game state (No in S1501, Yes in 1502, No in S1503), the game control unit 200 ends the process without turning on both the short-time flag and the probability change flag. To do. Therefore, the setting of the game state of the RAM 203 for the game after the jackpot becomes a low probability short time no game state.

  When the winning type is a big hit in the short probability gaming state with a high probability (No in S1501, S1502, Yes in S1506), the game control unit 200 turns on the hourly flag (S1507) and sets the initial value of the number of lottery times J. (S1508). In this case, the initial value of the number of times of lottery J is 10,000 in the illustrated example. Further, the game control unit 200 turns on the probability change flag (S1509), and sets an initial value of the number of lotteries X (S1510). The initial value of the number of times of lottery X is 10,000 in the illustrated example. As a result, the setting of the gaming state in the RAM 203 becomes a high probability and short gaming state. If the lottery in the high probability short game state is performed 10,000 times, the high probability short game state is terminated and the low probability short short game state is entered.

  On the other hand, when the winning type is a big hit in the high probability short-time no-game state (No in S1501, S1502, and S1506), the game control unit 200 turns on only the probability variation flag (S1509), and the initial value ( 10000 times) is set (S1510). Thereby, the setting of the gaming state in the RAM 203 becomes a high probability short time no gaming state. Then, if the lottery in the high probability short-time non-game state is performed 10,000 times, the high-probability short-time non-game state is finished and the low-probability short-time non-game state is entered.

[Electric tulip processing by game control unit]
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the contents of the electric tulip process in the electric accessory process shown in S504 of FIG. 5-3.
In the electric tulip process, the electric tulip operation control unit 238 of the game control unit 200 first checks whether or not the auxiliary game flag is ON in the flag setting of the RAM 203 (S1601). When the auxiliary game flag is OFF, the electric tulip 123 is not released, and thus the electric tulip process is terminated (No in S1601). On the other hand, if the auxiliary game flag is ON (Yes in S1601), the electric tulip operation control unit 238 determines whether the electric tulip 123 is operating (S1602).

  When the electric tulip 123 is not in operation (No in S1602), the electric tulip operation control unit 238 sets the operation pattern of the electric tulip 123 (S1603), and operates the electric tulip 123 with the set operation pattern (S1604). . Here, the operation pattern is set based on the time reduction flag set in the processes of S1104 and S1114 in FIG. 11, S1504 and S1507 in FIG. For example, when the time reduction flag is OFF at the time of setting in S1603, an operation pattern that opens once with an opening time of 0.15 seconds is set, and when the time reduction flag is ON, 1.80 seconds are released. An operating pattern that opens three times in time is set. Thus, normally, when the time reduction flag is ON (when it is in the time reduction state), the electric tulip 123 is opened a plurality of times for a long time, and the winning support that makes it easy to win the second start port 122 (electricity chewing support). Is done.

  When it is determined in S1602 that the electric tulip 123 is in operation (Yes in S1602), or after the electric tulip 123 is operated in S1604, the electric tulip operation control unit 238 passes the open time in the set operation pattern. It is determined whether it has been done (S1605). If the opening time has not elapsed, the operation state (open state) of the electric tulip 123 is continued, and thus the electric tulip process is terminated (No in S1605). On the other hand, if the opening time has elapsed (Yes in S1605), the electric tulip operation control unit 238 sets the auxiliary game flag to OFF and ends the electric tulip process (S1606).

[Random number judgment method]
Here, a determination method using random numbers performed in the jackpot determination process (FIG. 9), the variation pattern selection process (FIG. 10), the normal symbol process (FIG. 13), and the like will be described in detail.
FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a random number (determination table) used in the special symbol lottery and the normal symbol lottery in the present embodiment.
FIG. 17A shows a configuration example of a jackpot random number used in the special symbol lottery, FIG. 17B shows a configuration example of the jackpot random number used in the special symbol lottery, and FIG. 17C shows a special symbol lottery. A configuration example of reach random numbers used, and FIG. 17 (d) each show a configuration example of hit random numbers used in normal symbol lottery.

  Referring to FIG. 17 (a), as the determination value of the jackpot random number, two types of gaming states of the pachinko gaming machine 100, a jackpot with a low probability state and a jackpot with a high probability state, and a jackpot are set. The range of values of random numbers (big hit random numbers) is 300 from 0 to 299 in all cases. In the case of a special symbol lottery in a low probability state (a jackpot lottery), only one winning value is set, and the winning probability is 1/300. In the case of a special symbol lottery in a high probability state, 10 winning values are set, and the winning probability is 10/300 (= 1/30). That is, in the example shown in the figure, if the winning symbols 121 and 122 are won in the high probability state and the special symbol lottery is performed, the winning probability is 10 times that in the case where the special symbol lottery is performed in the low probability state. Further, three winning values are set regardless of the low probability state or the high probability state, and the winning probability is 3/300 (= 1/100).

  Referring to FIG. 17 (b), five types of jackpot symbols are prepared: low probability symbol A, low probability symbol B, high probability symbol A, high probability symbol B, and latent symbol symbol. Here, the low-probability symbol A and the low-probability symbol B are symbols indicating that the low-probability state is a big hit. Of these, the low-probability symbol A is a long win (low-probability short-time gaming state), and the low-probability symbol B is Represents each short hit (low probability, short no-game state). The high-probability symbol A and the high-probability symbol B are symbols representing a jackpot of a high-probability state. Among these symbols, the high-probability symbol A is a long win (high-probability short-time gaming state), and the high-probability symbol B is a short-hit ( High probability short-time non-game state). The latent symbol is a symbol representing that it is a big hit in a high probability short-time no-game state. Therefore, the high probability symbol B and the latent probability symbol have the same gaming state after the jackpot game, but the latent probability symbol is a condition for performing a latent effect that does not clearly notify the player that the probability state is high. Therefore, it is provided separately from the high probability symbol B. The range of random number values is 250 from 0 to 249. In addition, in the jackpot symbol random number, a winning value is set for each of the first start port 121 and the second start port 122 that trigger the special symbol lottery.

In the low probability pattern A, 35 values are assigned as winning values in both the first start port 121 and the second start port 122. Therefore, the probability of winning with the low probability symbol A when winning a jackpot is 35/250 (= 7/50).
In the low probability symbol B, 15 values are assigned as winning values for both the first start port 121 and the second start port 122. Therefore, when winning the jackpot, the probability of winning with the low probability symbol B is 15/250 (= 3/50).

In the high probability symbol A, 25 values are assigned as winning values when winning in the first start port 121. Therefore, the probability of winning with the high-probability symbol A is 25/250 (= 1/10) in the case of winning the jackpot in the special symbol lottery started by winning the first starting port 121.
On the other hand, 175 values are assigned as winning values when winning at the second start port 122. Therefore, the probability of winning with the high-probability symbol A is 175/250 (= 7/10) in the case of winning the jackpot in the special symbol lottery started by winning the second starting port 122.

In the high probability symbol B, 75 values are assigned as winning values when winning in the first start port 121. Therefore, the probability of winning with the high-probability symbol B in the special symbol lottery started by winning the first starting port 121 is 75/250 (= 3/10).
On the other hand, 25 values are assigned as winning values when winning at the second start port 122. Therefore, the probability of winning with the high-probability symbol B in the special symbol lottery started by winning the second starting port 122 is 25/250 (= 1/10).

In the latent symbol, 100 values are assigned as winning values when winning at the first start port 121. Therefore, the probability of winning in the latent symbol when winning a big win in the special symbol lottery started by winning the first starting port 121 is 100/250 (= 2/5).
On the other hand, the winning value in the latent symbol is not assigned to the second starting port 122, and when winning in the second starting port 122, it is not won in the latent symbol.

  As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 17B, the jackpot when winning the first start port 121 has a probability of becoming a jackpot (high probability symbol B, latent probability symbol) of the high probability short-time non-game state. The probability that the jackpot when winning the second start port 122 is high is a jackpot (high probability symbol A) in the short game state with high probability is high. In this way, by making the winning probabilities of the jackpot types different when winning at the first start port 121 and when winning at the second start port 122, various game characteristics can be provided. Further, the arrangement of the first start port 121 and the second start port 122 on the game board 110 is devised so that it is easy to aim at either the first start port 121 or the second start port 122 in a specific state (mode). By configuring the above, it is possible to encourage the player to participate in more aggressive games.

Next, the determination of reach random numbers will be described.
Referring to FIG. 17 (c), the range of random number values is 250 from 0 to 249, and 22 random numbers are assigned to the lottery result (with reach) for performing the reach effect, and the reach effect is not performed. 228 random numbers are assigned to the result (no reach). In other words, in the illustrated example, when a special symbol lottery is not won, a reach effect is performed with a probability of 22/250 (= 11/125).

It should be noted that the effect with reach and the effect without reach determined by the reach random number indicate a mode of effect performed in the image display unit 114. That is, during the variation display of special symbols, for example, three columns of symbols consisting of a number sequence in which numbers 1 to 9 are continuously written in the vertical direction are displayed, and the variation display of special symbols is started. At the same time, these symbols start to scroll.
Then, in the effect with reach, when the scrolling is stopped and the symbols are stopped and displayed after elapse of a predetermined time after the start of the scrolling, any two symbols (sequences) are stopped first. At this time, the same number is stopped and displayed on a straight line extending horizontally or diagonally, and the last one row gradually decreases the scrolling speed, and there is a sense of expectation that three identical numbers will be aligned on the straight line. Give to the player. Such an effect with reach includes a so-called super reach effect in which various characters appear or a story develops before the last line of scrolling stops. On the other hand, unlike the effect with reach, the effect without reach does not produce an effect that gives the player a sense of expectation, and the symbols stop and display in a state where the same numbers are not aligned on a straight line extending horizontally or diagonally. Is.
As described above, the reach random number is used to determine whether to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach in the image display unit 114 when the determination result of the jackpot random number is a loss. A reachable effect appears with a probability, so that the player is appropriately expected.
In addition, when a big win is won, a reachable effect is always performed, and finally the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a state where the same numbers are aligned on a straight line extending horizontally or diagonally. On the other hand, in the case of winning with a small win or loss, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a state where the same numbers are not aligned on the straight line.

Next, the determination of the winning random number used for the normal symbol lottery will be described.
Referring to FIG. 17D, the range of the random number value is 10 from 0 to 9, and one value is assigned as the winning value when the time-short flag is OFF, and as the winning value when the time-short flag is ON. Nine values are assigned. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 and the normal symbol lottery (open / close lottery) is performed in the timeless state, the player wins with a probability of 1/10. On the other hand, if the game ball passes through the gate 124 and the normal symbol lottery (open / close lottery) is performed in the short-time state, the player wins with a probability of 9/10.

A random value as determination information used for various types of lottery starts from a predetermined initial value and is incremented by one each time the random number update process (S501) shown in FIG. 5-3 is performed. Then, the values at the time each lottery is performed are acquired by the start opening switch process (FIG. 6) and the gate switch process (FIG. 7), and used in the special symbol process (FIG. 8) and the normal symbol process (FIG. 13). The Note that this random value counter is an infinite loop counter, and returns to 0 again after reaching the maximum value of the set random number (for example, 299 for the jackpot random number shown in FIG. 17A). In addition, since the random number update process is performed at regular intervals, if the initial value of each random number is specified, the winning value may be estimated based on such information. Therefore, in general, a mechanism for randomly changing the initial value of each random number at an appropriate timing has been introduced.
Note that the random number range, winning value ratio, and winning value shown in the configuration example of each random number in FIG. 17 are merely examples, and are not limited to the illustrated values.

[Setting example of fluctuation pattern]
Next, an example of setting a variation pattern used in the variation pattern selection process shown in FIG. 10 will be described.
FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a setting example of a variation pattern used in the variation pattern selection process illustrated in FIG.
In the example illustrated in FIG. 18, three types of variation patterns A to C are set as variation patterns when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit (in the case of Yes in S1001 in FIG. 10). In addition, six types of variation patterns D to I are set as variation patterns when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is out of place (in the case of No in S1001 in FIG. 10). The fluctuation time is 90 seconds for the fluctuation pattern A, 60 seconds for the fluctuation pattern B, 30 seconds for the fluctuation pattern C, 60 seconds for the fluctuation pattern D, 30 seconds for the fluctuation pattern E, 15 seconds for the fluctuation pattern F, and 15 seconds for the fluctuation pattern G. 13 seconds, the fluctuation pattern H is set to 7 seconds, and the fluctuation pattern I is set to 3 seconds. That is, the variation pattern of the special symbol determines the determination result in the special symbol lottery and the variation time of the special symbol.

  The variation patterns D to F are variation patterns that are selected when the reach effect is performed (in the case of Yes in S1004 in FIG. 10), and the variation patterns G to I are when the reach effect is not performed (FIG. 10 in the case of No in S1004). Since the reach effect is always performed when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, the presence or absence of the reach effect is not referred to when the variation patterns A to C are selected.

  Further, among the variation patterns G to I, when the variation pattern G has a holding number of 0, when the variation pattern H has one or two holding numbers, the variation pattern I has a holding number of three or four. It is set as a variation pattern to be selected for each of the individual patterns. That is, the average time of the special symbol variation is set to be shorter as the number of pending determinations in the special symbol lottery is larger.

  The game control unit 200 determines whether or not the variation pattern random value (see S604 and S610 in FIG. 6) acquired when the game ball wins the start ports 121 and 122, the determination result shown in the setting example in FIG. The variation pattern of the special symbol is determined based on conditions such as the number of holds. Then, the information of the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is included in the variation start command and is sent from the game control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300. As will be described later, in the effect control unit 300, an effect corresponding to a change time specified based on information of a change pattern included in the change start command (executable during the change time) as an effect when the special symbol changes Is selected and executed.

Although not shown, the variation pattern A is selected at the highest rate among the variation patterns A to C selected when the determination result of the special symbol lottery is a big hit, and the variation at the next highest rate. It can be set so that the pattern B is selected and the variation pattern C is selected at the lowest rate.
In the example shown in FIG. 18, there is no distinction between the case where the game ball wins the first start port 121 and the case where the game ball wins the second start port 122, but the first start port 121 and the second start port 121 It is also possible to change the setting of the variation pattern depending on which of 122 is won.

[Command structure and transmission method]
Here, the configuration and transmission method of commands (effect control commands and setting commands) output from the game control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300 will be described.
FIG. 19A is a diagram illustrating a command configuration. 19A shows the data structure of the command, and FIG. 19A shows the structure of the command as a bit string.

  As shown in FIG. 19A, a command output from the game control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300 is composed of 2 bytes. This command is composed of a 1-byte “code” as the first data portion and a 1-byte “data” as the second data portion. “Code” indicates the type of command, and “Data” indicates the value of the command. This command is transmitted from the game control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300 using asynchronous synchronization by one serial signal. More generally, the “code” that is the first data part has a size of a bit (a is an integer of 2 or more), and the value of the leading 1 bit is specified as either 1 or 0. The “data” as the second data part has a size of n × a bits (n is an integer of 1 or more), and the value of the first 1 bit is different from the value of the first 1 bit of the first data part. Specific to the value.

  Since start-stop synchronization is used, a start bit (bit indicated as “S” in the figure) is provided at the head of each of “code” and “data” constituting the command, and 1 at the end. End bits of bits (bits indicated as “E” in the figure) are provided. Each of the “code” and “data” constituting the command is provided with one parity bit (bit indicated as “P” in the figure).

  As shown in FIG. 19A, both the “code” and “data” constituting the command have a data size of 1 byte (8 bits). When transmitted, the “code” and “data” are provided with a start bit, an end bit, and a parity bit, respectively. For this reason, it is not easy for the presentation control unit 300 that receives a command to identify whether the received data string is a “code” or “data” of the command from the outline of the data string. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a flag for identifying “code” and “data” is set. Specifically, the value of the specific portion of the 8-bit value constituting the “code” is made different from the value of the portion corresponding to the specific portion of the “code” among the 8-bit values constituting the “data”. .

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 19B, the first 1 bit of each of “code” and “data” is used as a flag. That is, in the 8-bit value constituting the “code”, the first 1-bit value is “1”, and in the 8-bit value constituting the “data”, the first 1-bit value is “0”. . Thereby, the effect control unit 300 can identify whether the data string is “code” or “data” by examining the value of the first 1 bit following the start bit of the received data string. The specific value of the flag is merely an example, and a value different from the above value may be used as long as “code” and “data” can be identified.

  Here, since the value of the first bit of “code” is specified as “1”, the range of values that can be taken by “code” is 128 from 10000000B (= 80H) to 11111111B (= FFH). It is. Note that the letter “B” attached to each value indicates binary notation, and the letter “H” indicates hexadecimal notation. In addition, since the value of the first 1 bit of “data” is specified as “0”, the range of values that “data” can take is 128 from 00000000B (= 00H) to 01111111B (= 7FH). is there. That is, according to the configuration shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B, 128 types of commands that can take 128 types of values can be set.

  By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine 100, many types of effects are executed according to the gaming state, the determination result of the special symbol lottery, and the like. Therefore, a large number of commands are prepared for the commands for effect control. In particular, the “data” that is the value indicating the specific content of the command may be insufficient with the above 128. On the other hand, the “code” indicating the type of command is usually smaller than the above 128. Therefore, it is conceivable to use a part of the bit string of “code” to describe the value of “data”.

  For example, consider the case where the last 1 bit of “code” is used to describe the value of “data”. Hereinafter, each bit in the 8-bit bit string constituting “code” and “data” is referred to as first to eighth bits. Separately from the bit string that makes up the “code”, the “code” value that actually indicates the type of command is called the “code value”, and separately from the bit string that makes up the “data”, the actual command value is The value of “data” shown is called “data value”. Then, the code value is described using the first to seventh bits in the “code” bit string, and the data value is all of the “data” bit string (from the first bit to the eighth bit). , And the 8th bit of “code”.

  With this configuration, the possible range of the code value is that the value of the first bit is specified as “1” and the total size is 7 bits, so that the range from 1000000B (= 40H) to 1111111B (= 7FH) ) Up to 64). The possible range of the data value is 128 values represented by 8 bits of “data” in which the value of the first bit is specified as “0”, and values “0” and “8” of the 8th bit of “code”. 1 ”is 256. Therefore, it is possible to set a command having 256 kinds of values as data values.

  Note that the above configuration in the case where a data value is described using a part of the “code” is merely an example, and the specific number of bits and value are not limited to the above configuration example. For example, the data value may be described using the seventh bit and the eighth bit of the “code”. More generally, a predetermined type of data (data value) using a predetermined bit constituting “code” as the first data portion and a bit constituting “data” as the second data portion. Is recorded. Then, by using the remaining bits excluding the predetermined bits in the “code” which is the first data portion, other types of data (code values) different from the predetermined types of data (data values) are recorded. The In other words, a bit constituting “data” as the second data part and b bit (b is smaller than a−1 and an integer of 1 or more) constituting “code” as the first data part. In use, a data value having a size of (a + b) bits is recorded.

  Further, as a means for increasing the number of data values that can be handled, it is conceivable to increase the bit string of “data” describing the data values. For example, it is conceivable to prepare “first data” and “second data” as bit strings describing data values. In this case, if each bit string is 8 bits, a data value can be described by a bit string of 16 bits in total. In order to distinguish between “first data” and “second data”, if the second bit of the 8-bit bit string is used as a flag, for example, the first bit and the second bit of “first data” Can be “00B”, and the first and second bits of “second data” can be “01B”. The first bit has a value “0” as a flag for identifying “code”. That is, the “data” that is the second data portion is a bit string (“first data”, “second data”,...) That represents each data value every 8 bits (more generally, For each a bit), the same value as the value of the first 1 bit is set.

  With this configuration, the range of values that the “first data” can take is 64 from 00000000B (= 00H) to 00111111B (= 3FH), and the range of values that the “second data” can take is Since there are 64 from 01000000B (= 40H) to 01111111B (= 7FH), the total is 4096 (= 64 × 64). Here, the first bit is used as a flag for identifying “code” and “data” (“first data” and “second data”), and “first data” and “second data” Although the second bit is used as a flag for identifying the first and second bits, a flag for identifying four types of bit strings may be set using the first and second bits. For example, “code” may have the value of the first and second bits “11B”, and “data” may have the value of the first and second bits “00B”, “01B”, and “10B”. Conceivable.

[Operation of production control unit]
Next, the operation of the effect control unit 300 will be described.
FIG. 19-2 is a flowchart showing the operation of the effect control unit 300.
The operation of the effect control unit 300 includes a main process shown in FIG. 19-2 (a) and an interrupt process shown in FIG. 19-2 (b). Referring to FIG. 19-2 (a), the production control unit 300 first performs an initial setting at startup (S1901), sets a cycle of a CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit) (S1902), and then sets a set cycle. Accordingly, the interrupt process is accepted while updating the random number used in the production control (S1903).

  The interrupt process is periodically performed according to the cycle set in S1902. Referring to FIG. 19-2 (b), in this interruption process, the effect control unit 300 receives a command from the game control unit 200 and performs a command reception process (S1911). In this command reception process, an effect pattern is selected. In addition, the effect control unit 300 performs effect button processing for accepting an operation of the effect button 161 and the like by the player (S1912). Thereafter, the effect control unit 300 performs command transmission processing for transmitting a command including information on the selected effect pattern to the image / sound control unit 310 and the lamp control unit 320 (S1913). As a result, effects such as image display on the image display unit 114, sound output, operation of the movable accessory 115, light emission of the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 are performed.

[Command reception processing by the production control unit]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the contents of the command reception process (S1911 in FIG. 19-2 (b)).
In this command reception process, the effect control unit 300 first determines whether or not the received command is a command for increasing the number of holds (holding number increase command) (S2001). This pending number increase command is set by the game control unit 200 in the start port switch process shown in FIG. 6 (S606, S612), and transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output process (S506) shown in FIG. 5-3. Is done. When the command is an increase command for the number of holds (Yes in S2001), the effect control unit 300 adds 1 to the value of the number of holds held in the RAM 303 (S2002), and shows the value of the number of holds after the addition. Is set in the RAM 303 (S2003).

When the received command is not a pending number increase command (No in S2001), or when a command is received after setting the pending number increase command in S2003, the effect control unit 300 determines whether or not the received command is a change start command. (S2004). This variation start command is set in the special symbol process shown in FIG. 8 in the game control unit 200 (S811), and transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output process (S506) shown in FIG. 5-3.
When the received command is a change start command (Yes in S2004), the effect control unit 300 executes an effect selection process (S2005). Details of the effect selection process will be described later.

When the received command is not a variation start command (No in S2001 and S2004), or when a command is received after execution of the effect selection process in S2005, the effect control unit 300 determines whether or not the received command is a change stop command. (S2006). This variation stop command is set in the special symbol process shown in FIG. 8 in the game control unit 200 (S814), and transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output process (S506) shown in FIG. 5-3.
When the received command is a change stop command (Yes in S2006), the effect control unit 300 executes a process during end of change effect (S2007). Details of the process during the end of the variation effect will be described later.

When the received command is not the change start command and the change stop command (No in S2001, S2004, and S2006), or when the command is received after the execution of the variable effect end process in S2007, the effect control unit 300 determines that the received command is It is determined whether or not it is an opening command for starting the opening in the jackpot effect (S2008). This opening command is set in the stop process shown in FIG. 11 (S1118), and transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output process (S506) shown in FIG. 5-3.
When the received command is an opening command (Yes in S2008), the effect control unit 300 executes a hit effect selection process (S2009). Details of the winning effect selection process will be described later.

When the received command is not a change start command, a change stop command, and an opening command (No in S2001, S2004, S2006, and S2008), or when a command is received after performing the hit effect selection process in S2009, the effect control unit 300 It is determined whether or not the received command is an ending command for starting the ending in the jackpot effect (S2010). This ending command is set in the special winning opening process shown in FIG. 14 (S1413), and transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output process (S506) shown in FIG. 5-3.
When the received command is an ending command (Yes in S2010), the effect control unit 300 executes an ending effect selection process (S2011). Details of the ending effect selection process will be described later.

  If the received command is not a variation start command, variation stop command, opening command and ending command (No in S2001, S2004, S2006, S2008 and S2010), or if a command is received after the end of the ending effect selection process in S2011, The effect control unit 300 executes a customer waiting command reception process for the received command to shift to the customer waiting state (S2012). Details of the customer waiting command reception process will be described later.

FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a setting example of the mode flag.
When an effect is performed by the effect control unit 300, various effect patterns are selected and executed based on the set effect mode. This effect mode is determined by a mode flag set in the RAM 303. Here, the mode flag is set to any value from 0 to 4, and five types of effect modes from A mode to E mode are assigned to each mode flag. The mode flag is set according to the lottery result of the special symbol lottery or the number of lotteries of the special symbol lottery.
Mode flag 1 for jackpot of high probability symbol A, mode flag 2 for jackpot of low probability symbol A, mode flag 3 for jackpot of high probability symbol B and low probability symbol B, jackpot of latent symbol symbol and A mode flag 4 is assigned to each small hit. Here, the types of these symbols are the same as those shown in FIG. No mode flag 0 is assigned to any of them. In mode flags 1 to 4, mode flag 0 is set by executing special symbol lottery a predetermined number of times.
Further, in the example shown in FIG. 21, the parameter M (M value) used in the process during the end of the changing effect is set individually for each mode except the A mode.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect selection process (S2005) of FIG.
In this effect selection process, the effect control unit 300 first analyzes the received variation start command (S2201). Further, the effect control unit 300 refers to the current mode flag of the pachinko gaming machine 100 from the setting of the RAM 303 (S2202), and subtracts 1 from the value of the number of holds held in the RAM 303 (S2203). Then, the effect control unit 300 is based on various setting information (information about jackpot type, gaming state after jackpot game, variation pattern, etc.) obtained from the analysis result of the change start command and the effect mode determined by the mode flag. Then, an effect pattern (fluctuation effect pattern) of symbol variation by an image displayed on the image display unit 114 in the effect mode is selected (S2204). Finally, the effect control unit 300 reads from the ROM 302 image data and sound data used for the effect by the selected effect pattern, and sets a change effect start command instructing the start of execution of the selected effect in the RAM 303 together with these data. Then, the effect selection process ends (S2205).

  Although not described in detail, in the effect change pattern selection process in S2204, the effect mode, the change pattern, and the effect random number (one of the random numbers updated in S1903 in FIG. The production pattern is determined based on the random number value). Based on the effect pattern determined here, the decorative symbol variation display, the background effect, and the notice effect are determined. The decorative symbol variation display is an effect display performed by the image display unit 114 in accordance with the special symbol variation display performed by the first special symbol display 221 or the second special symbol display 222. In this variable display of decorative symbols, a reach effect or the like is executed.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the contents of the changing effect end process (S2007) of FIG.
In this variation effect end process, the effect control unit 300 first analyzes the received variation stop command (S2301). Further, the effect control unit 300 refers to the current mode flag of the pachinko gaming machine 100 from the setting of the RAM 303 (S2302). Then, the production control unit 300 determines whether or not the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is based on the information indicating the type of the symbol when the special symbol variation obtained from the analysis result of the variation stop command is stopped (big hit or small hit). It is determined whether or not (S2303). If it is any hit (Yes in S2303), the mode flag set in the RAM 303 is changed based on the setting example shown in FIG. 21 according to the type of the hit (S2304).

  On the other hand, if the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is not successful (No in S2303), the effect control unit 300 next checks whether or not the value of the mode flag is 0 (S2305). When the mode flag is not 0 (No in S2305), the effect control unit 300 subtracts 1 from the parameter M (S2306), and checks whether the value of M has become 0 (S2307). If the value of M becomes 0 (Yes in S2307), the effect control unit 300 sets the mode flag to 0 (S2308).

  If the mode flag is 0 in S2305 (Yes in S2305), if the value of the parameter M is not 0 in S2307 (No in S2307), or after setting the mode flag to 0 in S2308, or in S2304 After changing the mode flag, the effect control unit 300 sets a change effect end command for instructing the end of the design change effect in the RAM 303, and ends the change effect end process (S2309). Here, referring to FIG. 21, when the mode flag is changed in S2304, the effect mode after the end of the change effect is an effect mode corresponding to the winning type. When the mode flag is 0 in S2305 and when the mode flag is set to 0 in S2308, the effect mode after the end of the change effect is the A mode. If the value of parameter M does not become 0 in S2307, the previous production mode is continued.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the contents of the hit effect selection process (S2009) of FIG.
In this winning effect selection process, the effect control unit 300 first analyzes the received opening command (S2401), and selects an effect pattern (winning effect pattern) according to the contents of the effect mode based on the mode flag (S2402). . Then, the effect control unit 300 reads out image data and sound data used for the effect by the selected effect pattern from the ROM 302, and sets a hit effect start command for instructing the selected effect in the RAM 303 together with these data. The effect selection process is terminated (S2403). As a result, the performance during the big hit is determined.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the contents of the ending effect selection process (S2011) of FIG.
In this ending effect selection process, the effect control unit 300 first analyzes the received ending command (S2501), and selects an effect pattern (ending effect pattern) according to the contents of the effect mode based on the mode flag (S2502). . Then, the effect control unit 300 reads out image data and sound data used for the effect by the selected effect pattern from the ROM 302, and sets an ending effect start command for instructing the selected effect in the RAM 303 together with these data. The effect selection process is terminated (S2503).

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the contents of the customer waiting command reception process (S2012) of FIG.
The effect control unit 300 determines whether or not a customer waiting command for shifting to the customer waiting state has been received (S2601). When the customer waiting command is received (Yes in S2601), the effect control unit 300 starts measuring the elapsed time (S2602), and turns on the measurement flag in the RAM 303 (S2603). On the other hand, when the received command is not a customer waiting command (No in S2601), the effect control unit 300 determines whether or not the measurement flag held in the RAM 303 is ON (S2604). If the measurement flag is OFF (No in S2604), the customer waiting command reception process is terminated.

  When the measurement flag is ON (Yes in S2604 or after being turned ON in S2603), the effect control unit 300 next determines whether or not the measurement time has reached a predetermined time-up time (S2605). . If the time is not up (No in S2605), the customer waiting command reception process is terminated. On the other hand, when the time is up (Yes in S2605), the effect control unit 300 turns off the measurement flag held in the RAM 303 (S2606), and sets a customer waiting effect command for performing the customer waiting effect in the RAM 303. The customer waiting command reception process is terminated (S2607).

  When the command reception process is completed as described above, the RAM 303 is set with any one of a variation effect start command, a variation effect end command, a hit effect start command, an ending effect start command, and a customer waiting effect command.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the contents of the effect button process (S1912 in FIG. 19-2 (b)).
In this effect button process, the effect control unit 300 first determines whether or not an operation means such as the effect button 161 by the player has been operated (S2701). Here, the operation of the operation means includes turning on the effect button 161 and turning it on when the center key and the surrounding keys of the effect key 162 are pressed. In addition, when an operation device other than the effect button 161 and the effect key 162 such as a touch panel is provided in the pachinko gaming machine 100, this includes detecting the operation of the device. The effect control unit 300 receives an operation signal from the controller of these devices and detects that an operation has been performed.

  If the operation means such as the effect button 161 is operated (Yes in S2701), the effect control unit 300 sets an effect button command including information indicating the operation content of the operation means in the RAM 303, and ends the effect button process. (S2702).

  After that, the effect control unit 300 performs the command transmission process (S1913) of FIG. 19-2 (b), and the command set in the RAM 303 by the command reception process and the effect button process described above is displayed in the image / sound control unit 310. And transmitted to the lamp controller 320. Then, the image / sound control unit 310 and the lamp control unit 320 display an image on the image display unit 114, sound output, operation of the movable accessory 115, light emission of the panel lamp 116 and the frame lamp 157 based on the received command. Is controlled to execute the set effect.

[Advance notice based on prior judgment]
Next, a notice effect based on prior determination according to the present embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 6, the game ball wins the first start port 121 (see FIG. 1 or 3) and the first start port switch 211 (see FIG. 3) is turned on. And when the game ball is won at the second start port 122 (see FIG. 1 or 3) and the second start port switch 212 (see FIG. 3) is turned ON, the lottery at the time of symbol change Prior to the determination (see S808 and S809 in FIG. 8), prior determination (prefetching) of the lottery result of the special symbol lottery is performed (see S605 and S611 in FIG. 6).

  Further, in the present embodiment, based on the result of the above prior determination, a notice effect (suggest effect) for indicating the determination result to the player is performed. This notice effect is executed at the time of a symbol change for another winning ball that is performed prior to a symbol change for the winning ball (holding ball) for which a prior determination has been made. In the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of holding balls is four per one starting port (first starting port 121 or second starting port 122) (see FIG. 6). In addition, priority is given to the digestion of the reserved balls in the second start port 122. In this case, for example, when a preliminary determination is made with respect to the reserved ball with the second start opening 122, the maximum symbol variation for four winning balls is performed before the symbol variation for the reserved ball is performed. It becomes. In the notice effect related to the reserved ball that has been determined in advance, if multiple symbol changes are made before the symbol change for the reserved ball, even if the notice effect that spans the multiple symbol changes is performed good.

[Configuration of the RAM of the Game Control Unit and the RAM of the Production Control Unit for Performing the Advance Effect]
In order to execute such a notice effect based on the prior determination, the RAM 203 of the game control unit 200 and the RAM 303 of the effect control unit 300 in the present embodiment have the following configurations.
FIG. 28 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the RAM 203 (see FIG. 3) of the game control unit 200 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 28A is a block diagram showing the configuration of the storage area 204, and FIG. 28B is a block diagram showing the configuration of each storage unit shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 28A, the RAM 203 includes a storage area 204 as a special symbol holding storage area for storing the jackpot random number acquired by the jackpot random number lottery. This storage area 204 has eight storage units corresponding to the maximum number of reservations of the first start port 121 and the number of reservations of the second start port 122 (when the upper limit value of each reservation number is 4). . Specifically, the storage area 204 includes a first storage unit 204a, a second storage unit 204b, a third storage unit 204c, a fourth storage unit 204d, a fifth storage unit 204e, a sixth storage unit 204f, and a seventh storage. Part 204g and eighth storage part 204h.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 28 (b), each of these storage units 204a to 204h includes an area for storing the number of fluctuations N when winning the jackpot, and a winning start port (first start port 121 or And an area in which information indicating the second start port 122) is stored. Each of the storage units 204a to 204h includes an area for storing the acquired jackpot random number, an area for storing a design random number, and an area for storing a reach random number. That is, each of the storage units 204a to 204h stores a jackpot random number, a design random number, and a reach random number. In addition, each of the storage units 204a to 204h has an area for storing prior determination information. The advance determination information is information obtained by the advance determination process (see S605 and S611 in FIG. 6) based on each of the above random numbers. The content of the pre-determination information is the same as the information obtained as various determination results in the special symbol processing (see FIG. 8), and specifically, the type of winning (big hit, small hit, off) and big hit In this case, the type of jackpot and the content of the production are information for indicating whether the production is a reachable production or a non-reach production.

  Here, each random number is stored in order from the first storage unit 204a. More specifically, for example, when no random number is stored in any of the first storage unit 204a to the eighth storage unit 204h, the acquired random number is stored in the first storage unit 204a. Further, for example, when random numbers are already stored in the first storage unit 204a to the fourth storage unit 204d, the acquired random number is stored in the fifth storage unit 204e.

FIG. 29 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the RAM 303 (see FIG. 3) of the effect control unit 300 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 29A is a block diagram showing the configuration of the reserved storage areas 305 and 306, and FIG. 29B is a block diagram showing the configuration of each storage unit shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 29 (a), the RAM 303 includes a first hold storage area 305 and a second hold storage area 306 as a hold status storage area for storing a status where a hold ball is held. The first holding storage area 305 and the second holding storage area 306 correspond to holding for winning in the first starting port 121 and holding for winning in the second starting port 122, respectively. Have. Specifically, the first reserved storage area 305 includes a first storage unit 305a, a second storage unit 305b, a third storage unit 305c, and a fourth storage unit 305d. The second reserved storage area 306 includes a first storage unit 306a, a second storage unit 306b, a third storage unit 306c, and a fourth storage unit 306d.

  As shown in FIG. 29 (b), each of these storage units 305a to 305d and 306a to 306d has a hold flag storage area for turning ON / OFF the hold flag, and a notification flag storage for turning ON / OFF the notification flag. And a region. The hold flag is a flag for identifying the presence or absence of a hold ball for each of the storage units 305a to 305d and 306a to 306d. That is, for example, when the number of holds due to winning at the first start port 121 is 3, the hold flag is turned ON in the three hold flag storage areas of the first to third storage units 305a, 305b, and 305c. The notification flag is a flag for identifying the presence / absence of a notification command of a pre-read result to be described later for each reserved ball. That is, for example, when a pre-determination process (see S605 and S611 in FIG. 6 and FIG. 30 to be described later) is performed on the above-described three reserved balls and a notification command is set for the third reserved ball, The notification flag is turned on in the notification flag storage area of the storage unit 305c.

  That is, the RAM 203 and the RAM 303 function as a holding ball information storage unit that stores information (holding ball information) including a result of a prior determination regarding the holding ball in the game control unit 200 and the effect control unit 300. In addition, the game control unit 200 is a lottery unit that performs a lottery lottery, and is a preliminary determination unit that performs a preliminary determination process. The effect control unit 300 is an effect control unit that performs a notice effect for giving a notice (improvement) of a preliminary determination result.

[Preliminary judgment processing]
Next, the prior determination process (see S605 and S611 in FIG. 6) will be described in detail.
First, a determination method using random numbers in the prior determination process will be described.
FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of random numbers used in the pre-determination process in the present embodiment. 30A shows a configuration example of a jackpot random number in the preliminary determination process, FIG. 30B shows a configuration example of the jackpot symbol random number in the preliminary determination process, and FIG. 30C shows a reach in the preliminary determination process. A configuration example of random numbers is shown respectively.

Referring to FIG. 30A, the jackpot random number in the prior determination process has the same configuration as the jackpot random number in the jackpot determination process shown in FIG. In other words, two types of game states of the pachinko gaming machine 100 are set: a jackpot with a low probability state and a jackpot with a high probability state. The range of random numbers is 300 from 0 to 299 in all cases. The winning probability in the prior determination is 1/300 in the low probability state and 10/300 (= 1/30) in the high probability state.
In addition, the determination as to whether or not a small hit is made when there is a shift in the special symbol lottery has the same configuration as the random number shown in FIG. That is, the winning probability per small is 3/300 (= 1/100) regardless of the low probability state or the high probability state.

  Referring to FIG. 30B, the jackpot symbol random number in the prior determination process has the same configuration as the jackpot symbol random number in the jackpot determination process shown in FIG. That is, as a type of jackpot based on a special symbol triggered by winning the first starting port 121, a jackpot of low probability symbol A, a jackpot of low probability symbol B, a jackpot of high probability symbol A, a jackpot of high probability symbol B Five types of jackpots and jackpots of latent patterns are prepared. In addition, as a type of jackpot based on a special symbol triggered by winning the second starting port 122, a jackpot of low probability symbol A, a jackpot of low probability symbol B, a jackpot of high probability symbol A, a jackpot of high probability symbol B Four types of jackpots are available.

  The range of the random number value is 250 from 0 to 249 regardless of which of the first start port 121 and the second start port 122 is won. In addition, for the high probability symbol A and the high probability symbol B, different winning values are set depending on whether the first starting port 121 is won or the second starting port 122 is won, and the winning probabilities are different. .

  Referring to FIG. 30 (c), the reach random number in the prior determination process has the same configuration as the reach random number in the variation pattern selection process shown in FIG. 17 (c). That is, the range of random number values is 250 from 0 to 249, 22 random numbers are assigned to the lottery result (with reach) for performing the reach effect, and 228 to the lottery result (without reach) for the reach effect. Random number values are assigned. Therefore, when the special symbol lottery is not a big hit, it is determined by the prior determination that the reach effect is performed with a probability of 8.8 / 100 (= 22/250).

[Preliminary judgment processing by game control unit]
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the contents of the pre-determination process (S605 and S611 in FIG. 6) according to the present embodiment.
In the flowchart shown in FIG. 31, the game control unit 200 determines whether or not the internal state is a high probability state (S3101). If the game control unit 200 determines that the internal state is a high probability state (Yes in S3101), the start port switch process (FIG. 6). It is determined how many times the jackpot lottery right acquired in (see) corresponds to the right of the jackpot lottery after the current high probability state is shifted.

  That is, if the winning of the jackpot that the gaming state after the jackpot game becomes a high probability state (in the example shown in FIG. 30B, the jackpot of the high probability symbol A and the jackpot of the high probability symbol B) is confirmed, the jackpot is won. The number N of fluctuations at that time is set to the reference number M. For example, when the jackpot of the high probability symbol A is won by the 200th jackpot lottery (special symbol fluctuation display) after turning on the power, the data “200” is stored in the RAM 203, and accordingly When the internal state is high probability, it becomes a short game state. Therefore, the jackpot lottery performed at the 201st time after turning on the power corresponds to the first jackpot lottery after shifting to the high probability short-time gaming state, and similarly, the jackpot lottery performed at the 210th time The lottery corresponds to the tenth jackpot lottery after shifting to the high probability short-time gaming state. In this way, it is calculated how many jackpot lotteries the right of the jackpot lottery acquired by the start port switch process (see FIG. 6) corresponds to the high probability short-time gaming state. Specifically, the game control unit 200 obtains the calculated value Z by subtracting the reference number M from the variation number N (S3102).

Then, the game control unit 200 determines whether or not the calculated value Z is equal to or less than the predetermined number X (S3103). The predetermined number of times X here is the upper limit number of times that a big hit random number is determined based on the high probability state hit determination table (see FIG. 30A).
Here, for example, if the winning state where the gaming state after the jackpot game becomes the high probability short-time gaming state is won, then the jackpot random number is determined based on the hit determination table for the high probability state with the upper limit being 100 times. Think about the case. In this case, the predetermined number of times X is set to 100, and it is determined whether or not the calculation value Z is 100 or less.
That is, whether the jackpot random number acquired by the start switch processing (see FIG. 6) is determined based on the hit determination table for the high probability state, or for the low probability state when the high probability short-time gaming state ends. Here, it is determined whether the determination is made based on the winning determination table (see FIG. 30A).
For example, suppose that the winning jackpot of the high-probability symbol A (the long win that becomes the short game state at the high probability) is won by the 200th jackpot lottery (number of fluctuations N = 200) after the power is turned on. Thereafter, 98 jackpot lotteries were performed after entering the high-probability short-lived gaming state, and in a situation where the jackpot has not been won yet, the number of changes N = 299 hold A, the number of changes N = 300 hold B, Assume that the hold C with the number of fluctuations N = 301 is stored in the RAM 203. At this time, since the reference number M = 200 is set, the hold A is the calculated value Z = 99, the hold B is the calculated value Z = 100, and the hold C is the calculated value Z = 101. Therefore, hold A and hold B are determined as “YES” in S3103, and hold C is determined as “NO” in S3103.
In this way, the processing of S3102 and S3103 makes it possible to make a jackpot determination based not on the current internal state but on the internal state at the time of special symbol processing. Therefore, an accurate determination result can be derived even when the gaming state changes from the high probability state to the low probability state.

When the game control unit 200 determines that the calculated value Z is equal to or smaller than the predetermined number of times X (Yes in S3103), next, pre-determination information related to “big hit” for changing the internal state after the big hit game to a low probability state is obtained. Then, it is determined whether or not it is stored before the start port switch process (see FIG. 6) is started (S3104). This is because if such a holding ball is put on hold first, the gaming state becomes a low probability state when digesting the holding ball put on hold in the start port switch process (see FIG. 6). It is.
Therefore, when it is determined No in S3104, the hit determination table for the high probability state is selected (S3106), and when it is determined Yes in S3104, the hit determination table for the low probability state is selected. (S3107).

On the other hand, when the current gaming state is a low probability state (No in S3101), or when it is determined that the calculated value Z exceeds the predetermined number X even if the current gaming state is a high probability state (S3103). No) performs the following process. In other words, the game control unit 200 stores in the storage area 204 (see FIG. 28) of the RAM 203 the advance determination information related to the jackpot for changing the gaming state after the jackpot game to a high probability state, and the start port switch process (see FIG. 6). It is determined whether it is stored before starting (S3105). For example, in S605 of the start port switch process (see FIG. 6), when random numbers are stored in the sixth storage unit 204f (see FIG. 28) of the storage area 204, the first storage unit 204a to the fifth storage unit 204e ( 28), it is determined whether or not prior determination information relating to one of the jackpots that are in a high probability state is stored. That is, it is determined whether there is a reserve sphere that is digested earlier than the currently generated reserve sphere in the start port switch process (see FIG. 6) changes the internal state to the high probability state. This is because if such a holding ball exists first, the internal state becomes a high probability state when digesting the holding ball generated this time in the start port switch process.
Therefore, when it is determined No in S3105, the hit determination table for the low probability state is selected (S3107), and when it is determined Yes, the hit determination table for the high probability state is selected (S3106). ).

  Although not shown in detail, in S3104 and S3105, the storage area 204 includes a jackpot for changing the gaming state after the jackpot game to a high probability state and a jackpot for changing the gaming state after the jackpot game to a low probability state. When stored in (see FIG. 28), the game control unit 200 makes the above determination (S3104, S3105) based on the prior determination information related to the reserved ball to be digested later among these two jackpots. Do.

  As described above, the processing of S3104 and S3105 makes it possible to determine the jackpot based on the internal state during the special symbol processing. Therefore, even when the internal state changes from the high probability state to the low probability state, or when the internal state changes from the low probability state to the high probability state, an accurate prior determination result can be derived.

  Thereafter, the game control unit 200 determines each random number based on the selected determination table (S3108), and stores the determination result in the storage area 204 (see FIG. 28) as prior determination information (S3109). Then, it is determined whether or not the determination result is a big hit or a small win (S3110). If it is a big win or a small win (Yes in S3110), a prefetch result notification command (indicated as simply a notification command in the figure). ) Is set (S3111), and if it is a loss (No in S3110), a normal command is set (S3112), and the preliminary determination process ends. The normal command is a command for displaying only the number of holds without notifying the result of the prior determination (prefetching) in a hold display effect described later. These set commands are included in the pending number increase command (see S606 and S612 in FIG. 6), and are transmitted to the effect control unit 300 in the output process (see S506 in FIG. 5-3).

  It is also conceivable to employ control not shown in FIG. 31 in the prior determination process. For example, when it is a loss (No in S3110), it is determined whether or not a reach effect is performed during the change, and a reach command is set when it is determined that a reach effect is performed. In addition, when it is determined in advance that it is a jackpot (Yes in S3110), the type of jackpot is determined in advance.

[Preliminary production by production control unit]
In the pachinko gaming machine 100, when a game ball wins further to the starting port during a special symbol change and a holding ball is generated, the first special symbol hold display on the display 130 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). Display according to the number of holdings is performed by the device 218 and the second special symbol holding display 219. Further, in addition to the display by the display device 130, the pachinko gaming machine 100 performs an effect (holding display effect) for displaying information (presence / absence, number of holds, etc.) regarding the reserved ball on the image display unit 114 as a part of the effect display. There is. Furthermore, when a preliminary determination is made regarding the holding ball as described above, a notice effect that informs or suggests the determination result can be performed. In order to perform this notice effect, the effect control unit 300 performs the notification command reception process.

  As described above, the notification command and the normal command are sent from the game control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300 in the pending number increase command. Therefore, in the command reception process (see S1911 of FIG. 19-2 and FIG. 20), when the hold number increase command is received, the effect control unit 300 sets the hold number addition and the hold number command (S2001). In addition, the notification command or the normal command is extracted from the pending number increase command and stored in the RAM 303.

[Notification command acceptance processing]
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the contents of notification command reception processing by the effect control unit 300.
After the processing at the time of reception of the above-described hold number increase command, the effect control unit 300 determines whether or not the notification command extracted from the hold number increase command is stored in the RAM 303 (S3201). When it is determined that the notification command is stored (Yes in S3201), the effect control unit 300 stores the storage areas (first to fourth storage units 305a to 305d and first to fourth storage units) corresponding to the current reserved ball in the RAM 303. In any of 306a to 306d), the hold flag and the notification flag are turned ON. When a normal command is extracted from the hold number increase command instead of the notification command, only the hold flag is turned ON (S3202). If the notification command is not stored (No in S3201), the notification command reception process is terminated.

  Next, the effect control unit 300 determines whether the notification flag is ON in any of the first to fourth storage units 305a to 305d and the first to fourth storage units 306a to 306d of the RAM 303 (S3203). ). When it is determined that the notification flag is ON in any of the storage units 305a to 305d and 306a to 306d (Yes in S3203), the effect control unit 300 next determines whether the variation time T is greater than the predetermined value K. It is determined whether or not (S3204). If it is determined that the variation time T is greater than the predetermined value K (Yes in S3204), a notification effect command for performing a notification effect (notification effect) is set (S3205), and a notification command reception process is performed. Exit.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the notification flag is not ON in any of the first to fourth storage units 305a to 305d and the first to fourth storage units 306a to 306d (No in S3203), the fluctuation time T is a predetermined value K. When it is determined that it is the following (No in S3204), the effect control unit 300 sets a normal effect command for performing a normal effect that does not notify the prefetch result (S3206), and ends the notification command receiving process.

  Note that these commands are for informing the player of the number of holds in the effect control process, and individual information for each hold ball (whether the hold ball is the first start port 121 or the second start port 122) , And the number of the holding ball at each starting port). The notification effect command also includes information indicating which of the first to fourth storage units 305a to 305d and the first to fourth storage units 306a to 306d has the notification flag turned on.

  More specifically, the variation time T referred to here is a time during which the special symbol varies due to the jackpot determination process (see FIG. 9), and can also be referred to as a variation time related to the variation. Further, the predetermined value K is a value larger than the time (scale) necessary for performing the notice effect. For example, when the scale of the notice effect to be executed is 3 seconds, a value of 4 seconds may be adopted as the predetermined value K. This is because the notice effect cannot be performed during the symbol change unless the fluctuation time T is longer than the scale of the notice effect to be executed. Therefore, even when the notification flag is ON in any of the first to fourth storage units 305a to 305d and the first to fourth storage units 306a to 306d, the variation time T is equal to or less than the predetermined value K. Is set not a notification effect command but a normal effect command (see S3203, S3204, and S3206).

  Note that the variation time T is not necessarily limited to one special symbol variation time (a time during which a special symbol variation relating to one winning ball (holding ball) is performed). That is, as the fluctuation time T, a time during which the symbol fluctuation is performed a plurality of times (two or three times when the upper limit of the number of holdings is four) can be set. In other words, the time obtained by adding a plurality of fluctuation times becomes the value H. In this case, the effect is performed as a notice effect (so-called continuous notice) performed over a plurality of symbol variations.

  When the notice effect spans multiple symbol variations, not only guarantees the lower limit of the entire variation time T as shown in S3104 of FIG. 31, but also the overall effect against the scale of the notice effect (continuous notice). In order for the length of the fluctuation time T not to be excessive, it is necessary to limit the fluctuation time in the symbol fluctuation that is the target of the notice effect.

[Moving character 115]
Next, the above-described movable accessory 115 (see FIG. 1) will be described.
The movable accessory 115 is configured to take a motion effect (motion effect) and a light effect (light effect) among the effects performed by the pachinko gaming machine 100 (see FIG. 1). It is located in front of the image display unit 114 in a plan view.
The game board main body constituting a part of the game board 110 is not a veneer (plywood, wood) but a resin-made plate member that transmits light, and is a so-called transparent game board. For this reason, the player can also visually recognize the portion of the movable accessory 115 on the rear side of the game board 110.
In other words, the game board main body is made of polycarbonate (PC) in which an uneven shape and a notch shape are integrally formed by molding. It is also conceivable to apply the game board body to the case where an uneven plate shape or a cutout shape is formed by cutting an acrylic plate material as a material.

Next, the title logo part 7 included in the movable accessory 115 will be described.
<Title logo part 7>
FIG. 33 is a diagram for explaining the title logo portion 7.
As shown in FIG. 33, the title logo unit 7 includes a rendering body 70 that executes a predetermined rendering, and a support body 80 that supports the rendering body 70.
Hereinafter, each of the effect body 70 and the support body 80 will be described in detail.

<Director 70>
FIG. 34 is a diagram for explaining the effect body 70.
As shown in FIG. 34, the effect body 70 includes an inversion operation unit 71 that performs an inversion operation in a predetermined effect, and an inversion drive unit 73 that supports the inversion operation unit 71 and supplies driving force to the inversion operation unit 71. Prepare.

The inversion operation unit 71 includes a first inversion operation unit 71A, a second inversion operation unit 71B, a third inversion operation unit 71C, and a fourth inversion operation unit 71D. The first inversion operation unit 71A to the fourth inversion operation unit 71D are aggregated to form a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape (predetermined shape) (see FIG. 33). Here, the “predetermined shape” refers to a shape (aggregate) in which the first reversing operation unit 71A to the fourth reversing operation unit 71D are united. More specifically, it refers to a shape reminiscent of the first reversal operation unit 71A to the fourth reversal operation unit 71D being one set associated with each other.
In the following description, when any one of the first inversion operation unit 71A to the fourth inversion operation unit 71D is not distinguished, each of the first inversion operation unit 71A to the fourth inversion operation unit 71D is simply inverted. It may be called the operation part 71.
The inversion driving unit 73 includes a substantially disc-shaped main body portion 73A provided at a position surrounded by the first inversion operation portion 71A to the fourth inversion operation portion 71D, and a substantially rectangular parallelepiped support extending from the main body portion 73A to the right in the left-right direction. Part 73B.

<First Inversion Operation Unit 71A>
FIG. 35 is a diagram for explaining the first reversing operation unit 71A.
As shown in FIG. 35, the first inversion operation portion 71 </ b> A includes a decorative piece 711, a rotation shaft 713, a slide portion 715, and an extendable arm 717. Although the first inversion operation unit 71A is illustrated and described here, the second inversion operation unit 71B, the third inversion operation unit 71C, and the fourth inversion operation unit 71D are also shaped (patterns) of the decorative piece 711. The configuration is the same as that of the first inversion operation unit 71A except for the differences (see FIG. 34).

The decorative piece 711 is a small piece that performs a reversal operation. The decorative piece 711 includes a through hole (not shown) through which the rotation shaft 713 passes. In addition, the decorative piece 711 in the illustrated example includes a first decorative plate 711A and a second decorative plate 711C provided substantially parallel to each other, and the outer peripheral surface of each of the first decorative plate 711A and the second decorative plate 711C. Are formed with different patterns, specifically, different characters (character strings).
The rotating shaft 713 is a shaft-like member provided through the interior of the decorative piece 711. In addition, the rotating shaft 713 in the illustrated example includes a flat surface (D cut) 713A formed on the outer peripheral surface, and prevents the rotating shaft 713 from rotating in the decorative piece 711.
The slide part 715 is a substantially cylindrical member through which the rotation shaft 713 passes.
The telescopic arm 717 is a long member whose one end is connected to the slide portion 715.

Now, the decorative piece 711 and the slide part 715 are provided so as to be connected to each other and are slidable along the rotation shaft 713.
Further, the decorative piece 711 is fixed at a circumferential position with respect to the rotation shaft 713. On the other hand, the position of the slide part 715 in the circumferential direction with respect to the rotation shaft 713 is not fixed. Thus, the rotation shaft 713 can rotate inside the slide portion 715 while rotating together with the decorative piece 711.

The decorative piece 711 performs a reversing operation. More specifically, the decorative piece 711 performs a reversal operation by performing a rotational motion (see arrow A2) that rotates around the rotational shaft 713 and a telescopic motion (see arrow A4) that moves along the rotational shaft 713. I do.
Here, the decorative piece 711 rotates in the forward and backward directions (see arrow A2) as the rotating shaft 713 rotates in the forward and reverse directions (see arrow A1). Further, as the telescopic arm 717 moves (see arrow A3), the decorative piece 711 performs a telescopic motion (sliding movement, see arrow A4) along the rotation shaft 713.
Note that the slide portion 715 does not rotate with the rotation shaft 713 even when the rotation shaft 713 rotates (see arrow A1). Here, the slide part 715 can be regarded as a support part that rotatably supports the rotating shaft 713.

<Decoration piece 711 and slide part 715>
36 and 37 are diagrams for explaining the configuration of the decorative piece 711 and the slide portion 715. FIG. To explain further, FIG. 36 shows a perspective view of the decorative piece 711 and the slide portion 715. FIG. 37 is a view of the decorative piece 711 and the slide portion 715 as viewed from the arrow V1 in FIG. In FIG. 37, the description of the first decorative plate 711A is omitted, and a part of the configuration such as the slide portion 715 is simplified.

First, the configuration of the decorative piece 711 will be described with reference to FIGS. 36 and 37.
As shown in FIGS. 36 and 37, the decorative piece 711 includes a first decorative plate 711A having a predetermined character (character string) formed on the surface, a block portion 711B fixed to the first decorative plate 711A, and a block It includes a second decorative plate 711C that is fixed on the opposite side (rear surface side) of the first decorative plate 711A across the portion 711B and has a predetermined character (character string) formed on the surface.

The decorative piece 711 includes a light emitting unit 711D formed of a light emitter such as an LED (Light Emitting Diode), a first terminal 711E and a second terminal 711F provided on the second decorative plate 711C, and a first decorative plate 711A. And a third terminal 711G provided on the terminal. In the illustrated example, the first terminal 711E to the third terminal 711G are arranged on the base side of the rotating shaft 713 (lower right side in FIG. 36) with respect to the block portion 711B.
Furthermore, the decorative piece 711 includes a through pipe 711J that is inserted into and fixed to a through hole (not shown) that passes through the block portion 711B, and a portion that protrudes from the block portion 711B to the root side of the rotating shaft 713 in the through pipe 711J. And a flange 711K provided on the outer periphery.

Next, the configuration of the slide portion 715 will be described with reference to FIG.
The slide portion 715 protrudes from the rear surface (the back surface in FIG. 37), a second fixing pin 715A to which one end 717A of the telescopic arm 717 is fixed, and a through hole 715B into which the rotating shaft 713 is inserted. And an annular groove 715C provided on the inner peripheral surface of the through hole 715B. The annular groove 715C in the illustrated example is formed in a region sandwiched between the first fixing member 715D and the second fixing member 715E provided as separate members along the rotation shaft 713.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 37, the flange 711 </ b> K of the decorative piece 711 is disposed in the annular groove 715 </ b> C of the slide portion 715. As a result, the decorative piece 711 is allowed to rotate with respect to the slide portion 715 in the circumferential direction of the rotating shaft 713, but is limited in movement in the axial direction of the rotating shaft 713.

Next, operations of the decorative piece 711 and the slide portion 715 will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the decorative piece 711 rotates with the rotating shaft 713 (see arrow A2) as the rotating shaft 713 rotates (see arrow A1). At this time, the slide portion 715 and the telescopic arm 717 do not rotate with the rotation shaft 713.
The slide portion 715 moves along the rotation shaft 713 (see arrow A4) as the telescopic arm 717 moves (see arrow A3). At this time, the driving force is transmitted to the decorative piece 711 by engaging the annular groove 715 </ b> C of the slide portion 715 with the flange 711 </ b> K disposed therein. As a result, the decorative piece 711 moves in the axial direction of the rotation shaft 713 together with the slide portion 715 (see arrow A4), and performs an expansion / contraction motion.

<First cable 771 and second cable 772>
FIG. 38 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the first cable 771 and the second cable 772. 36, FIG. 37, and FIG. 38 described above, the angles of the decorative piece 711 and the slide portion 715 with respect to the rotation shaft 713 are changed for clarity.
39 and 40 are diagrams for explaining the operation of the first cable 771. FIG. More specifically, FIG. 39 is a view of the vicinity of the first cable 771 from the arrow V2 in FIG. FIG. 40 is a view of the vicinity of the first cable 771 from the arrow V3 in FIG.

  Now, although not described above, as shown in FIG. 38, the reversing operation unit 71 is a first cable that electrically connects the reversal driving unit 73 and the first terminal 711 </ b> E provided on the decorative piece 711. 771. The reversing operation unit 71 also includes a second cable 772 that electrically connects the second terminal 711F (see FIG. 39) of the first decorative plate 711A and the third terminal 711G of the second decorative plate 711C. The first cable 771 and the second cable 772 are so-called harnesses, and are constituted by, for example, a flexible flat cable (FFC). More specifically, the first cable 771 and the second cable 772 are band-shaped wiring members that include a plurality of conductive wires arranged in parallel. The first cable 771 and the second cable 772 supply power to an electronic component that is provided on the decorative piece 711 and includes the light emitting unit 711D.

  One end of the first cable 771 is fixed to the reversal drive unit 73 and is bent so as to extend along the rotation shaft 713 between the reversal drive unit 73 and the slide unit 715 and to swell (project) in a direction away from the rotation shaft 713. The first bent portion 771A, the first folded portion 771B folded at one end of the first bent portion 771A on the slide portion 715 side, and the slide portion 715 extending from the first folded portion 771B along the circumferential direction of the rotating shaft 713. A first fixing portion 771C fixed to the first fixing portion 771, a reversing portion 771D that reverses in a substantially U shape at one end of the first fixing portion 771C opposite to the first folded portion 771B, and a rotating shaft from the reversing portion 771D. A second flexible portion 771E extending along the circumferential direction of 713 and flexing so as to swell (protrude) in a direction away from the rotation shaft 713 and having one end connected (fixed) to the first terminal 711E; Provided.

Note that the first folded portion 771 </ b> B fixed to the slide portion 715 does not rotate with the rotation shaft 713. More specifically, the first bending portion 771A, the first folding portion 771B, and the first fixing portion 771C do not rotate together with the rotation shaft 713. On the other hand, the second bending portion 771E, one end of which is fixed to the first terminal 711E, rotates together with the rotation shaft 713.
In addition, the first bending portion 771A of the first cable 771 is arranged with the side surface facing the front side. That is, the first bending portion 771A is arranged in a direction in which the projected area of the first bending portion 771A viewed from the player is suppressed. As a result, the presence of the first bending portion 771A viewed from the player becomes inconspicuous.

As shown in FIG. 39 (a), the second cable 772 includes a first extending portion 772A extending at a substantially linear shape, one end of which is connected to the second terminal 711F, and a second terminal of the first extending portion 772A. A first folded portion 772B folded at one end opposite to 711F, a second elongated portion 772C having one end connected to the first folded portion 772B and extending substantially linearly, and a first of the second elongated portion 772C A second fold portion 772D folded at one end opposite to the fold portion 772B, one end connected to the second fold portion 772D, and one end opposite to the second fold portion 772D connected to the third terminal 711G. And a third extending portion 772E extending substantially linearly.
The second cable 772 fixed to the first decorative plate 711A and the second decorative plate 711C rotates together with the rotation shaft 713.

Next, the operation of the first bending portion 771A will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 (a) and (b).
First, as shown in FIG. 39 (a), when the reversing operation unit 71 is in the extended state, that is, in the state where the decorative piece 711 is disposed on the distal end side of the rotating shaft 713, the bending amount of the first bending portion 771A, In other words, the distance (see arrow L11) from the rotation shaft 713 to the portion where the first bending portion 771A is farthest is small.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 39 (b), when the reversal operation unit 71 is in the contracted state, that is, in the state where the decorative piece 711 is disposed on the root side of the rotating shaft 713, the amount of bending of the first bending portion 771A ( (See arrow L12) is larger than the amount of bending (see arrow L11) of the first bending portion 771A shown in FIG.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 39 (b), the first bent portion 771A does not contact the first decorative plate 711A and the second decorative plate 711C even when the amount of bending of the first bent portion 771A is the largest. . More specifically, the first flexible portion 771A is formed with a dimension that is located on the radially inner side of the passing region of the first decorative plate 711A and the second decorative plate 711C that perform the rotational motion and the expansion and contraction motion. As a result, the first decorative plate 711A and the second decorative plate 711C pass through the outer side in the radial direction of the rotation shaft 713 than the first flexible portion 771A, and thus the first flexible portion 771A has the first decorative plate 711A and the second decorative plate 711A. Inhibiting the operation of the decorative plate 711C is suppressed.

Next, the operation of the second bending portion 771E will be described with reference to FIG.
First, as described above, the first decorative plate 711 </ b> A and the second decorative plate 711 </ b> C rotate forward and backward (reciprocate) in the direction of rotation about the rotation shaft 713. At this time, the first decorative plate 711A and the second decorative plate 711C rotate in one direction (see arrow A21) from the state where the first decorative plate 711A is arranged on the front side as shown in FIG. Through the state shown in FIGS. 40B to 40D, the second decorative plate 711C is placed on the front side as shown in FIG. Further, the first decorative plate 711A and the second decorative plate 711C rotate in the other direction (the direction opposite to the arrow A21) from the state in which the second decorative plate 711C is disposed on the front side as shown in FIG. As a result, the state of FIG. 40 (d), FIG. 40 (c), and FIG. 40 (b) is followed in order, and the first decorative plate 711A is again disposed on the front side as shown in FIG. 40 (a). Become.

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 40A to 40E, the first cable 771 includes the reversing portion 771D and the first terminal regardless of the angle of the first decorative plate 711A and the second decorative plate 711C. The second flexure part 771E is maintained between 711E and 711E. In other words, the portion of the first cable 771 between the inversion portion 771D and the first terminal 711E is not linear. Thus, the first cable 771 can be electrically connected between the first decorative plate 711A and the second decorative plate 711C without hindering the rotation operation of the first decorative plate 711A and the second decorative plate 711C. To do.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 40A to 40E, the amount of bending of the second bending portion 771E accompanying the rotation of the first decorative plate 711A and the second decorative plate 711C in one direction (see arrow A21). In other words, the distance from the rotating shaft 713 to the farthest part of the second bending portion 771E increases (see arrows L21 to L25 in the figure).
Here, as shown in FIG. 40 (e), the second bent portion 771E has the second decorative plate 711C as viewed from the player even in the state where the bent amount (see arrow L25) of the second bent portion 771E is the largest. The second bent portion 771E is disposed behind the second bent portion 771E, and the presence of the second bent portion 771E becomes inconspicuous. Note that, as in the illustrated example, the portion of the second flexible portion 771E that is farthest from the rotation shaft 713 is disposed on the rear side of the second decorative plate 711C, and the entire second flexible portion 771E is covered with the second decorative plate 711C. Although it is preferable that it is a structure, it is not limited to this.

<Magnet 775>
FIG. 41 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the magnet 775.
Here, although not described above, as shown in FIG. 41, the reversing operation unit 71 includes a magnet 775. Hereinafter, the magnet 775 will be described.
First, in the illustrated example, the magnet 775 includes a first magnet 775A to a sixth magnet 775F. Each of the first magnet 775A to the sixth magnet 775F is provided in the first reversing operation unit 71A to the fourth reversing operation unit 71D.

  More specifically, the first reversing operation unit 71A includes a first magnet 775A provided in a region facing the third reversing operation unit 71C and a second magnet provided in a region facing the second reversing operation unit 71B. 775B. The second reversing operation unit 71B includes a third magnet 775C provided to attract the second magnet 775B in a region facing the first reversing operation unit 71A. The third reversing operation unit 71C is provided in a region facing the first reversing operation unit 71A, a fourth magnet 775D provided so as to attract the first magnet 775A, and a region confronting the fourth reversing operation unit 71D. And a fifth magnet 775E. The fourth reversing operation unit 71D includes a sixth magnet 775F provided so as to attract the fifth magnet 775E in a region facing the third reversing operation unit 71C.

  In addition, each of the first magnet 775A to the sixth magnet 775F is disposed so that the opposing magnets have opposite poles. Therefore, the first magnet 775A to the sixth magnet 775F attract each other by the magnetic force, so that the adjacent ones of the first reversing operation unit 71A to the fourth reversing operation unit 71D are adjacent to each other. maintain. More specifically, the magnet 775 stably reproduces the position when the first reversing operation unit 71A to the fourth reversing operation unit 71D are gathered by the magnetic force.

  Note that all the positions of the first inversion operation unit 71A to the fourth inversion operation unit 71D need only be determined. In the illustrated example, the inversion operation unit 71 includes the second inversion operation unit 71B and the fourth inversion operation unit 71D. The magnet 775 is not provided in the area where the two face each other. However, the positional relationship between the first inversion operation unit 71A and the second inversion operation unit 71B, the positional relationship between the first inversion operation unit 71A and the third inversion operation unit 71C, and the third inversion operation unit 71C and the fourth inversion operation unit. Since the positional relationship with 71D is determined by the magnets 775, all positions of the first reversing operation unit 71A to the fourth reversing operation unit 71D are determined. In addition, the first magnet 775A and the fourth magnet 775D are a pair of magnet pairs, the second magnet 775B and the third magnet 775C are a pair of magnet pairs, and the fifth magnet 775E and the sixth magnet 775F are a pair of magnet pairs. Then, the reversal operation unit 71 can be regarded as a configuration including one fewer magnet pairs (three) than the number (four) of the first reversal operation units 71A to 71D.

  Here, unlike the illustrated example, the magnet 775 that attracts each other may also be provided in a region where the second inversion operation unit 71B and the fourth inversion operation unit 71D face each other. In addition, at least one of the first inversion operation unit 71A to the fourth inversion operation unit 71D is configured to attract the other adjacent one of the first inversion operation unit 71A to the fourth inversion operation unit 71D by magnetic force. For example, any one of the first inversion operation unit 71 </ b> A to the fourth inversion operation unit 71 </ b> D may include a magnet 775.

Also, in the state where the first inversion operation unit 71A to the fourth inversion operation unit 71D perform the inversion operation and the second decorative plate 711C is disposed on the front side in the front-rear direction from the state shown in FIG. It is good to provide in the position attracted mutually. More specifically, the magnet 775 provided in each of the first reversing operation unit 71A to the fourth reversing operation unit 71D is configured so that the first reversing operation unit 71A to the fourth reversing operation unit 71D rotate from the root of the rotation shaft 713 to the rotation shaft. It is good to provide each at a position that is a predetermined distance along 713 and that is separated from the rotation shaft 713 by a predetermined distance in the radial direction of the rotation shaft 713.
Thereby, the proximity state of the first inversion operation unit 71A to the fourth inversion operation unit 71D is maintained before and after performing the inversion operation.

<Inversion driving unit 73>
FIG. 42 is a block diagram for explaining a conceptual configuration of the inversion driving unit 73.
Next, the inversion driving unit 73 will be described.
Here, first, the conceptual configuration of the inversion driving unit 73 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 42, the reversal drive unit 73 includes a drive mechanism 731 that supplies a drive force, and a rotation mechanism 733 and an expansion / contraction mechanism 735 that are coupled to the drive mechanism 731, respectively.
The rotating mechanism 733 rotates the rotating shaft 713 in response to driving from the driving mechanism 731. Then, as the rotation mechanism 733 rotates the rotation shaft 713, the reversing operation unit 71 (decoration piece 711) executes the rotation operation.
The expansion / contraction mechanism 735 moves the expansion / contraction arm 717 in response to driving from the drive mechanism 731. Then, as the expansion / contraction mechanism 735 moves the expansion / contraction arm 717, the reversal operation unit 71 (decoration piece 711) performs the expansion / contraction operation.

FIG. 43 is a diagram for explaining the inversion driving unit 73.
Next, the configuration of the inversion driving unit 73 will be specifically described with reference to FIG. Here, each mechanism will be described in the order of the drive mechanism 731, the rotation mechanism 733, and the expansion / contraction mechanism 735. Although not described in detail, in the illustrated inversion driving unit 73, the driving mechanism 731, the rotation mechanism 733, and the expansion / contraction mechanism 735 are covered with a cover 736.

The drive mechanism 731 includes a first motor 737, a first drive shaft 739, and a drive gear body 741.
The first motor 737 is constituted by a drive motor of the drive mechanism 731 and rotates in the forward direction and the reverse direction.
The first drive shaft 739 is a shaft-like member that is rotated by the first motor 737 and extends along the left-right direction. In addition, the first drive shaft 739 includes a first bevel gear 739A at one end opposite to the first motor 737. The first drive shaft 739 is disposed in the same plane as the rotation shaft 713 and the telescopic arm 717 of the reversing operation unit 71.
The drive gear body 741 is a gear group that rotates by receiving a drive from the first bevel gear 739A of the first drive shaft 739. Specifically, the drive gear body 741 includes a second bevel gear 741A that meshes with the first bevel gear 739A of the first drive shaft 739, a second drive shaft 741B that is a rotation shaft of the second bevel gear 741A, and a second A first drive gear 741C that is provided at one end on the front side of the drive shaft 741B and transmits driving force to the rotation mechanism 733, and is provided at one end on the rear side of the second drive shaft 741B and that transmits driving force to the telescopic mechanism 735. A second drive gear 741D.

Here, the operation of the inversion driving unit 73 will be described.
The first drive gear 741C and the second drive gear 741D rotate (arrow B2, arrow B3) as the first drive shaft 739 rotates (see arrow B1) under the drive of the first motor 737 of the drive mechanism 731. reference). As a result, the driving force is transmitted to the rotation mechanism 733 and the expansion / contraction mechanism 735.

<Rotation mechanism 733>
FIG. 44 is a diagram for explaining the rotation mechanism 733.
As shown in FIG. 44, the rotation mechanism 733 includes a rotation support shaft 750 extending along the front-rear direction, a first rotation body 751 rotating around the rotation support shaft 750, and the rotation of the first rotation body 751. As the swinging gear 753 swings, the fixed gear 755 meshes with the swinging gear 753 and guides the swinging gear 753, the shaft piece 757 serving as the rotation shaft of the swinging gear 753, and the swinging gear 753 swings. A second rotating body 759 that rotates around the rotation support shaft 750 and a driven bevel gear 761 that meshes with and rotates with the second rotating body 759 are provided.

The first rotating body 751 includes a disc portion 751A serving as a main body, a first gear portion 751B that is formed along the outer periphery of the disc portion 751A and meshes with the first drive gear 741C, and the first gear portion 751B across the rotation center. A first swing arm 751C that protrudes radially outward from the disk portion 751A at a position facing it, and a bearing hole 751D provided at the tip of the first swing arm 751C.
The oscillating gear 753 comprises a gear body 753A constituting a spur gear and serving as a main body, an eccentric pin 753B provided along an axis of rotation (shaft piece 757) of the oscillating gear 753 at an eccentric position in the gear body 753A, and a gear. And a bearing hole 753C formed at the rotation center of the body 753A.

The fixed gear 755 includes an annular portion 755A serving as a main body, and a second gear portion 755B that is formed along the outer peripheral surface of the annular portion 755A and meshes with the swinging gear 753. The position of the fixed gear 755 is fixed, and does not rotate even when driven by the first motor 737, and the position remains fixed.
The shaft piece 757 includes a support shaft 757A that is inserted into the bearing hole 753C of the swing gear 753 and the bearing hole 751D of the first rotating body 751, and rotatably supports the swing gear 753.

  The second rotating body 759 includes a disc portion 759A serving as a main body, a second swing arm 759B projecting radially outward from the disc portion 759A, and an eccentricity of the swing gear 753 formed along the second swing arm 759B. A pin groove 759C in which the pin 753B moves, a support portion 759D that supports the swing gear 753, which is a portion expanding in the width direction in the second swing arm 759B, and a drive provided on the rear surface of the disk portion 759A. And a bevel gear 759E.

  The driven bevel gear 761 includes a first driven bevel gear 761A, a second driven bevel gear 761B, a third driven bevel gear 761C, and a fourth driven bevel gear 761D, each meshing with the drive bevel gear 759E of the second rotating body 759. The first driven bevel gear 761A to the fourth driven bevel gear 761D are fixedly connected to the rotation shaft 713 of the reversing operation unit 71, respectively. In the illustrated example of the first driven bevel gear 761A to the fourth driven bevel gear 761D, the first driven bevel gear 761A and the fourth driven bevel gear 761D are opposed to each other, and the second driven bevel gear 761B and the third driven bevel gear 761D are opposed to each other. The gears 761 </ b> C are arranged at positions facing each other. In the following description, when one of the first driven bevel gear 761A to the fourth driven bevel gear 761D is not distinguished, each of the first driven bevel gear 761A to the fourth driven bevel gear 761D is simply driven. Sometimes called a bevel gear 761.

Here, the operation of the rotation mechanism 733 will be described.
First, as described above, the first gear portion 751B meshes with the first drive gear 741C that receives the drive of the first motor 737 and rotates in the forward and reverse directions (see arrow B2). Since the position of the rotation center of the first drive gear 741C is fixed, the first gear portion 751B moves along the circumferential direction of the rotation support shaft 750 while receiving the drive of the first drive gear 741C (arrow C1). reference). As a result, the first rotating body 751 rotates and the first swing arm 751C moves (swings) along the circumferential direction of the rotation support shaft 750 (see arrow C2).
As the first swing arm 751C swings, the swing gear 753 that is rotatably fixed to the first swing arm 751C moves (swings) along the second gear portion 755B ( (See arrow C3). Further, the swing gear 753 rotates around the shaft piece 757 while meshing with the second gear portion 755B (see arrow C4). Along with this, the eccentric pin 753B provided on the swing gear 753 also moves.

  As the eccentric pin 753B moves, the second rotating body 759 that engages with the eccentric pin 753B via the pin groove 759C moves (rotates) along the circumferential direction of the rotation support shaft 750 (see arrow C5). ). With the rotation of the second rotating body 759 (see arrow C5), the driven bevel gear 761 that meshes with the driving bevel gear 759E of the second rotating body 759 rotates (see arrow C6). And the rotating shaft 713 provided in the driven bevel gear 761 rotates, and the inversion operation | movement part 71 performs rotation operation | movement (refer arrow A1).

In the illustrated example, an eccentric pin 753B provided at an eccentric position in the swing gear 753 moves inside the pin groove 759C, thereby swinging the first swing arm 751C in the first rotating body 751. (See arrow C2) and the operation timing of the second swing arm 759B swinging in the second rotating body 759 (see arrow C5) is shifted.
More specifically, in the rotation mechanism 733, the swing gear 753 is provided, so that the operation timing (phase) between the rotation of the first motor 737 and the rotation of the rotation shaft 713 (see arrow A1). ) Shifts. Therefore, the swing gear 753 can be regarded as a shifting mechanism that shifts the operation timing of the first motor 737 and the rotating shaft 713. By this shifting mechanism, for example, the rotation speed when the rotating shaft 713 (the reversing operation unit 71) starts a rotating motion (see arrow A1) is suppressed (details will be described later).

<Operation of swing gear 753>
FIG. 45 is a view for explaining the operation of the swing gear 753.
Next, the operation of the swing gear 753 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 44 and 45. Here, it will be described that the swing gear 753 rotates in the order of FIGS. 45 (a) to 45 (e).
As shown in FIGS. 45A to 45E, the swing gear 753 moves along the second gear portion 755B (see arrow C6) and rotates as the first swing arm 751C swings. (See arrow C4). As the swing gear 753 rotates, the eccentric pin 753B moves inside the pin groove 759C.
Here, due to a change in the position (phase) of the eccentric pin 753B in the pin groove 759C, the swing of the first swing arm 751C in the first rotating body 751 (see arrow C2) and the second in the second rotating body 759 are performed. The operation timing of the swing of the swing arm 759B (see arrow C6) is shifted.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 45A and 45E, the eccentric pin 753B is closest to the second gear portion 755B, or as shown in FIG. 45C, the eccentric pin 753B is removed from the second gear portion 755B. At the most distant position, the difference in moving speed between the first swing arm 751C and the second swing arm 759B is the largest.
On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 45B and 45D, the first swing arm 751C and the second swing arm are provided at a position where the distance from the second gear portion 755B of the eccentric pin 753B is equal to the shaft piece 757. The moving speed of 759B matches.

More specifically, as shown in FIGS. 45 (a) to 45 (b) or FIGS. 45 (d) to 45 (e), the eccentric pin 753B has the second gear more than the center of the shaft piece 757. In the state close to the portion 755B, the position of the eccentric pin 753B in the swing gear 753 moves in the direction opposite to the traveling direction of the swing gear 753 in the moving direction of the second gear portion 755B. As a result, the speed of the second swing arm 759B is slower than that of the first swing arm 751C.
In addition, as shown in FIGS. 45B to 45D, when the eccentric pin 753B is located farther from the second gear portion 755B than the center of the shaft piece 757, the eccentric pin 753B in the swing gear 753 is used. Is moved in a direction that coincides with the traveling direction of the swing gear 753 in the moving direction of the second gear portion 755B. Accordingly, the speed of the second swing arm 759B is higher than that of the first swing arm 751C.
Thus, while switching the state shown in each of FIGS. 45A to 45E, the swing gear 753 is configured to swing the first swing arm 751C (see arrow C2) in the first rotating body 751. The operation timing of the second rotator 759 with respect to the swing of the second swing arm 759B (see arrow C5) is shifted.

<Extension mechanism 735>
FIG. 46 is a diagram for explaining the expansion / contraction mechanism 735.
The telescopic mechanism 735 is provided along the telescopic rotating disk 765 on the rear side of the telescopic rotating disk 765 and supports one end of the rotational supporting shaft 750 on the rear side of the telescopic rotating disk 765. A cover board 766.
Here, the telescopic rotating disk 765 has a disk part 765A as a main body, a first fixing pin 765B provided at a radially outer position on the rear surface of the disk part 765A, and a circumferential direction of the disk part 765A. And a third gear portion 765C that meshes with the second drive gear 741D. Here, the telescopic rotating disk 765 includes a plurality (four) of first fixing pins 765B, and each of the first fixing pins 765B is connected to the telescopic arm 717 of the reversing operation unit 71 (described later). Further, the telescopic arm 717 connected to the first fixing pin 765B is disposed between the telescopic rotating disk 765 and the cover disk 766 in the front-rear direction.

  In the telescopic mechanism 735 configured as described above, when the second drive gear 741D whose position is fixed rotates forward and backward (see arrow B3), the third gear portion 765C that meshes with the second drive gear 741D moves. As a result, the telescopic rotating disk 765 rotates (see arrow D1). As the telescopic rotating disk 765 rotates, the telescopic arm 717 connected to the first fixing pin 765B is driven, and the reversing operation unit 71 performs the telescopic operation.

<Operation of Rotating Disc 765 for Extension>
FIG. 47 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the telescopic rotating disk 765.
Next, the operation of the telescopic rotating disk 765 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 47, the other end 717B of the telescopic arm 717 is rotatably fixed to the first fixing pin 765B of the telescopic rotating disk 765. Also, one end 717A of the telescopic arm 717 is rotatably fixed to the second fixing pin 715A of the slide portion 715. Further, the slide portion 715 is provided so as to be movable along the rotation shaft 713.

  When the telescopic rotating disk 765 thus configured rotates (see arrow D1), the other end 717B of the telescopic arm 717 connected to the first fixing pin 765B extends along the circumferential direction of the telescopic rotating disk 765. Moving. At this time, one end 717 </ b> A of the telescopic arm 717 moves along the rotation shaft 713. As a result, as the telescopic rotating disk 765 rotates (see arrow D1), the slide portion 715 moves along the rotation shaft 713 (see arrow A4).

<Positional relationship between rotation mechanism 733 and expansion / contraction mechanism 735>
FIG. 48 is a diagram for explaining the positional relationship between the rotation mechanism 733 and the expansion / contraction mechanism 735.
Next, the positional relationship between the rotation mechanism 733 and the expansion / contraction mechanism 735 will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the rotation mechanism 733 and the expansion / contraction mechanism 735 have a rotation support shaft 750 extending in the front-rear direction as a common rotation center. That is, the rotation mechanism 733 and the expansion / contraction mechanism 735 are provided coaxially. More specifically, the first rotating body 751 constituting the rotating mechanism 733 and the extending / contracting rotary disk 765 constituting the extending / contracting mechanism 735 are both provided to rotate around the rotation support shaft 750.

Further, as shown in FIG. 48, the rotation mechanism 733 and the expansion / contraction mechanism 735 are each configured in a substantially planar shape, and are provided along each other's surface. That is, the rotation mechanism 733 and the expansion / contraction mechanism 735 are provided in a layered manner.
More specifically, the rotation mechanism 733 and the expansion / contraction mechanism 735 are arranged in the front-rear direction, the rotation mechanism 733 is provided on the front side, and the expansion / contraction mechanism 735 is provided on the rear side. In the illustrated example, the rotation mechanism 733 and the expansion / contraction mechanism 735 are provided at positions sandwiching the first drive shaft 739 in the front-rear direction.

In this way, by overlapping the rotation mechanism 733 and the expansion / contraction mechanism 735 in layers, the thickness (length in the front-rear direction) of the reversal drive unit 73 that performs expansion / contraction and rotation is suppressed. Further, by providing the rotation mechanism 733 on the front side and the expansion / contraction mechanism 735 on the rear side, the expansion / contraction arm 717 connected to the expansion / contraction mechanism 735 is disposed on the rear side of the rotation shaft 713 connected to the rotation mechanism 733. Is done. As a result, the presence of the telescopic arm 717 as viewed from the player becomes inconspicuous.
Note that the arrangement of the rotation mechanism 733 and the expansion / contraction mechanism 735 is not limited to the illustrated example as long as the rotation mechanism 733 and the expansion / contraction mechanism 735 overlap each other in a layered manner. For example, the expansion mechanism 735 may be provided on the front side and the rotation mechanism 733 may be provided on the rear side. Alternatively, a member other than the rotation mechanism 733 and the expansion / contraction mechanism 735 may be sandwiched between the rotation mechanism 733 and the expansion / contraction mechanism 735.

Moreover, although the rotation mechanism 733 and the expansion-contraction mechanism 735 demonstrated the rotation support shaft 750 extended along the front-back direction as a common rotation center, it is not limited to this.
For example, as long as the rotation mechanism 733 and the expansion / contraction mechanism 735 overlap each other in a layered manner, the rotation support shaft 750 may extend along another direction.
In addition, as long as the rotation mechanism 733 and the expansion / contraction mechanism 735 overlap each other in a layered manner, the rotation mechanism 733 and the expansion / contraction mechanism 735 may rotate about separate rotation support shafts. The separate rotation support shafts may be in a positional relationship parallel to each other, or may be in a positional relationship that is not parallel to each other (for example, a twisted positional relationship).
In addition, it has been described that the first rotating body 751 and the telescopic rotating disk 765 have a disk shape, but the rough shape may be a plate-like member, and the plate surface may be a polygon such as an ellipse or a rectangle. The shape may also be Moreover, the structure provided with an unevenness | corrugation in the plate surface of a plate-shaped member may be sufficient.
Note that the rotation shaft 713 in the above configuration can be regarded as an axis extending in a direction intersecting with the rotation support shaft 750.

<Operation of Inversion Operation Unit 71>
49 to 52 are diagrams for explaining the operation of the reversing operation unit 71. FIG.
Next, the operation of the inversion operation unit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS. 49 to 52.
First, as shown in FIG. 49A, before the reversing operation unit 71 starts reversing operation, the first reversing operation unit 71A to the fourth reversing operation unit 71D are arranged at the positions where they are gathered (aggregation position). Is done.

Further, at this gathering position, the first decorative plate 711A included in each of the first reverse operation unit 71A to the fourth reverse operation unit 71D faces the front side, and the first decorative plate 711A is visible to the player. Further, these four first decorative plates 711A are disposed so that their sides are abutted against each other and in contact with each other. Further, these four first decorative plates 711A form a display portion 71E as one surface, and a character string “BIG CHANGE” is formed on this surface. This character string is a character string indicating the model of the pachinko gaming machine 100, a so-called title logo.
Furthermore, at this gathering position, the four first decorative plates 711A cover the main body 73A (see FIG. 49B) in which the rotation mechanism 733 and the expansion / contraction mechanism 735 in the reversal drive unit 73 are accommodated when viewed from the player. It becomes a state. More specifically, the first decorative plate 711A and the second decorative plate 711C sandwich the main body 73A in the front-rear direction.

  As shown in FIG. 49B, when the inversion operation unit 71 receives driving from the inversion drive unit 73 and starts the inversion operation, the first inversion operation unit 71A to the fourth inversion operation unit 71D are separated from each other. To do. That is, the first reversing operation unit 71A to the fourth reversing operation unit 71D each expand radially from the set position (see arrow A41). The radial shape means a shape emitted from the central point toward the outside. In the illustrated example, the first inversion operation unit 71A to the fourth inversion operation unit 71D spread all at once (simultaneously) in the radial direction. Further, in the state shown in FIG. 49B, it is assumed that the rotation around the rotation shaft 713 of each of the first reversing operation unit 71A to the fourth reversing operation unit 71D has not been started or has been started. In addition, the movement amount is smaller than the movement in which the first inversion operation unit 71A to the fourth inversion operation unit 71D expand radially (see arrow A41).

Then, as shown in FIG. 50C, the first reversing operation unit 71A to the fourth reversing operation unit 71D rotate about the rotation shaft 713 while spreading. In other words, each of the first inversion operation unit 71A to the fourth inversion operation unit 71D performs a spiral operation (spiral operation) in a direction extending along the radial direction, that is, in the moving direction (see arrow A42). In other words, each of the first reversing operation unit 71A to the fourth reversing operation unit 71D moves while being twisted around the rotation shaft 713. At this time, the first inversion operation unit 71A, the fourth inversion operation unit 71D, the second inversion operation unit 71B, and the third inversion operation unit 71C perform spiral operations in opposite directions. That is, the first reversing operation unit 71A, the fourth reversing operation unit 71D, the second reversing operation unit 71B, and the third reversing operation unit 71C perform expansion and contraction movements in directions away from each other and rotation movements in opposite directions. .
Then, as shown in FIG. 50 (d), the decorative pieces 711 of the first reversing operation unit 71 </ b> A to the fourth reversing operation unit 71 </ b> D are arranged at the most distal end side of the rotating shaft 713.

Next, as shown in FIG. 51E, the first reversing operation unit 71A to the fourth reversing operation unit 71D rotate around the rotation shaft 713 while approaching (collecting) each other. In other words, each of the first inversion operation unit 71A to the fourth inversion operation unit 71D performs a helical operation in a direction in which the first inversion operation unit 71A to the fourth inversion operation unit 71 gather together along the radial direction (see arrow A43). At this time, the first inversion operation unit 71A, the fourth inversion operation unit 71D, the second inversion operation unit 71B, and the third inversion operation unit 71C perform spiral operations in opposite directions. That is, the first reversing operation unit 71A, the fourth reversing operation unit 71D, the second reversing operation unit 71B, and the third reversing operation unit 71C perform a telescopic motion in a direction approaching each other, and perform a rotational motion in opposite directions to each other. .
Then, as shown in FIG. 51 (f), the second decorative plate 711C included in each of the first reverse operation unit 71A to the fourth reverse operation unit 71D is disposed on the front side, and the second decorative plate 711C is visible to the player. (See arrow A44).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 52 (g), the first inversion operation unit 71A to the fourth inversion operation unit 71D are again arranged at the assembly position. At this time, the four second decorative plates 711C included in the first reversing operation unit 71A to the fourth reversing operation unit 71D are disposed such that their sides abut each other and contact each other. Further, these four second decorative plates 711C form a display portion 71E which is one surface, and form a character string “GREAT” as the second surface. At this time, the first reversing operation unit 71A to the fourth reversing operation unit 71D are in a state where the player can see the opposite surface (back surface) to that shown in FIG. Further, the four second decorative plates 711 </ b> C are positions that cover the main body 73 </ b> A (see FIG. 49B) in the inversion driving unit 73 as viewed from the player.

  Thereafter, the inversion operation unit 71 receives the drive from the inversion drive unit 73 and returns to the state shown in FIG. That is, the reversing operation unit 71 receives the driving force in the direction opposite to the above from the reversing driving unit 73, while FIG. 52 (g), FIG. 51 (f), FIG. 51 (e), FIG. The process returns to the state shown in FIG. 49 (a) again through the states of 50 (c) and FIG. 49 (b) in this order.

  Here, FIG. 52 (h) is a view of the reversing operation unit 71 seen from the back side, that is, the rear side of the reversing operation unit 71 shown in FIG. 52 (g). As shown in FIG. 52 (h), the first decorative plate 711A that is reversed and arranged toward the rear side does not form a character string “BIG CHANGE” as shown in FIG. 49 (a). Instead, each is arranged in a shifted direction. In addition, although not shown, the second decorative plate 711C arranged toward the rear side in the state shown in FIG. 49A is also a character string “GREAT” as shown in FIG. Are not arranged, and each is arranged in a shifted direction.

Now, as described above, the reversing operation unit 71 performs both the rotation operation and the expansion / contraction operation, and executes the spiral operation, so that, for example, quick deformation can be performed as compared with the configuration in which the rotation operation is performed after the expansion / contraction operation. .
Also, after the reversal operation unit 71 is deformed to separate and gather as described above and the player's attention is drawn, the formation surface is switched between the first surface and the second surface, for example, the reversal operation unit 71 Compared to a configuration in which the formation surfaces of the first surface and the second surface are changed while maintaining the assembled state, a greater impact can be given to the player.

<Modification of the director 70>
Now, a modified example of the effect body 70 will be described.
First, in the above description, it has been described that the first inversion operation unit 71A to the fourth inversion operation unit 71D of the inversion operation unit 71 are driven by a common drive source (first motor 737). Not. For example, the effect body 70 may include a rotation motor (not shown) that supplies a driving force for a rotation operation and a telescopic motor (not shown) that supplies a driving force for an extension operation. With this configuration, the timing for executing the rotation operation and the expansion / contraction operation can be shifted.

Specifically, for example, the first reversing operation unit 71A to the fourth reversing operation unit 71D execute only the rotation operation by stopping the telescopic motor (not illustrated) while driving the rotation motor (not illustrated). It can be made into the state to be made. Alternatively, the first reversing operation unit 71A to the fourth reversing operation unit 71D can be brought into a state where only the expansion / contraction operation is performed by driving the expansion / contraction motor while stopping the rotation motor.
Further, by switching the timing for driving the rotation motor (not shown) and the expansion / contraction motor (not shown), it is possible to perform the spiral operation after performing only the expansion / contraction operation. In addition, when the first reversing operation unit 71A to the fourth reversing operation unit 71D are separated from each other, the first reversing operation unit 71A to the fourth reversing operation unit 71D repeats either the rotation operation or the expansion / contraction operation. The first inversion operation unit 71A to the fourth inversion operation unit 71D can be swung.
Furthermore, when the first reversing operation unit 71A to the fourth reversing operation unit 71D perform the expanding operation and the collecting operation, it is possible to perform either one of the spiral operations and the other to perform the expansion / contraction operation without performing the rotation operation. It becomes. In other words, it is possible to switch whether or not the rotation operation is involved between the spreading process and the gathering process.

Further, for example, each of the first reversing operation unit 71A to the fourth reversing operation unit 71D may include a rotation motor (not shown) and a telescopic motor (not shown). As described above, since the first inversion operation unit 71A to the fourth inversion operation unit 71D each include a separate drive source, the timing at which each of the first inversion operation unit 71A to the fourth inversion operation unit 71D performs the inversion operation is set. It can be shifted.
More specifically, for example, the inversion operation can be started in the order of the first inversion operation unit 71A to the fourth inversion operation unit 71D. Alternatively, a configuration in which a part of the first inversion operation unit 71A to the fourth inversion operation unit 71D performs the inversion operation and the other inversion operation is not performed may be employed. It should be noted that only a part of the first inversion operation unit 71A to the fourth inversion operation unit 71D performs the inversion operation, so that the formation surfaces formed by the first inversion operation unit 71A to the fourth inversion operation unit 71D are switched. Also good.

  In the above description, the first inversion operation unit 71A to the fourth inversion operation unit 71D perform the inversion operation to change from the first surface “BIG CHANGE” to the second surface “GREAT”. explained. However, after the first reversing operation unit 71A to the fourth reversing operation unit 71D rotate in one direction, the same surface may be shown again and stopped. Specifically, each of the first reversing operation unit 71A to the fourth reversing operation unit 71D is moved around the rotation axis 713 from the state in which the first surface “BIG CHANGE” is formed to being separated and reassembled. By rotating 360 degrees, the first surface “BIG CHANGE”, which is the same surface again in the reassembled state, may be formed.

  Further, in the above description, when the first inversion operation unit 71A to the fourth inversion operation unit 71D perform the inversion operation, the first surface “BIG CHANGE” to the second surface “ It has been described that the state changes to “GREAT” and then returns to the first surface “BIG CHANGE” from the second surface “GREAT” while rotating in the opposite direction. However, when changing from the second surface “GREAT” to the first surface “BIG CHANGE”, the same direction as the reversing operation changing from the first surface “BIG CHANGE” to the second surface “GREAT”, ie, You may rotate in one direction.

In the above description, the first inversion operation unit 71A to the fourth inversion operation unit 71D have been described as moving in the radial direction, but the present invention is not limited to this. Any one of the first reversing operation unit 71A to the fourth reversing operation unit 71D may be configured to move away from the other. Therefore, the first inversion operation unit 71A to the fourth inversion operation unit 71D may be configured to move away from each other by moving in the up-down direction and the left-right direction. Alternatively, one of the first inversion operation unit 71A to the fourth inversion operation unit 71D does not move, and the other three of the first inversion operation unit 71A to the fourth inversion operation unit 71D move. Only a part of the first inversion operation unit 71A to the fourth inversion operation unit 71D is moved so that the first inversion operation unit 71A to the fourth inversion operation unit 71D are separated from each other in the radial direction. There may be.
Furthermore, although it has been described that the first inversion operation unit 71A to the fourth inversion operation unit 71D are provided, as long as a plurality of the inversion operation units 71A to 71D are provided, the number may be two, three, or five or more. .

  In the above description, it has been described that the character string changes between the first surface “BIG CHANGE” and the second surface “GREAT”. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The first surface and the second surface may have different impressions to the player. For example, the first surface and the second surface may have different colors, different materials, or patterns. Different configurations may be used. More specifically, the first decorative plate 711A and the second decorative plate 711C may be provided with display means such as an LED or a liquid crystal display, and the display means may display different colors and patterns. It should be noted that the configuration in which the impression given to the player is the same on the first surface and the second surface is not excluded. Specifically, the patterns (character strings) formed on the surfaces of the first decorative plate 711A and the second decorative plate 711C may match each other.

Further, the first decorative plate 711A and the second decorative plate 711C that form the first surface and the second surface do not have to be planar members, but are surfaces having irregularities such as a spherical surface. Of course. In addition, the first reversing operation unit 71A to the fourth reversing operation unit 71D each include a spherical decorative member (not shown) instead of the first decorative plate 711A and the second decorative plate 711C, and rotate the spherical decorative member. It may be rotated around the axis 713 and moved along the rotation axis 713.
Further, the angle of rotation around the rotation axis 713 in accordance with the reversing operation is not particularly limited, and in addition to rotating 180 degrees as described above or rotating 360 degrees, for example, rotating 720 degrees, rotating 90 degrees, for example. It may be a configuration such as.

<Support 80>
53 and 54 are diagrams for explaining the support 80. FIG. More specifically, FIG. 53 is a view of the support body 80 viewed from the left side to the right side, and FIG. 54 is a view of the support body 80 viewed from the right side to the left side.
As shown in FIGS. 53 and 54, the support body 80 includes a base portion 81 and a moving support portion 83 provided so as to be movable along the base portion 81.

<Base 81>
The base 81 is a long member whose longitudinal direction is provided along the vertical direction. The base 81 includes a second motor 811, a first guide groove 813, a second guide groove 815, and a third guide groove 817 that guide the movement support portion 83, and an urging force that applies an urging force to the movement support portion 83. A portion 818, a drive gear group 819 that rotates in response to the drive from the second motor 811, and a rack gear 821 that is fixed to the movement support portion 83 and moves in response to the drive from the drive gear group 819.

The second motor 811 supplies a driving force that drives the movement support portion 83. The second motor 811 includes a second motor gear 811A (see FIG. 54).
As shown in FIG. 53, the first guide groove 813 and the third guide groove 817 are substantially linear grooves formed on the first surface 81A of the base 81 and extending in the vertical direction.
The second guide groove 815 includes a substantially linear straight portion 815A extending in the vertical direction, and an inclined portion 815B that is continuous with the lower end portion of the linear portion 815A and is inclined in a direction to advance rearward as it advances downward. Is provided. Note that the straight portion 815A and the inclined portion 815B are connected via a bent portion 815C. The second guide groove 815 is provided at a position sandwiched between the first guide groove 813 and the third guide groove 817 in the front-rear direction. More specifically, in the illustrated example, the first guide groove 813, the second guide groove 815, and the third guide groove 817 are formed in this order in the direction from the rear side to the front side in the front-rear direction.

The drive gear group 819 includes a first connection gear 819A to an eighth connection gear 819H. The first connecting gear 819A meshes with the second motor gear 811A. Further, adjacent ones of the first connecting gear 819A to the eighth connecting gear 819H mesh with each other.
The rack gear 821 has a main body 821A that is a long member whose longitudinal direction is provided along the vertical direction, a rack gear portion 821B that is provided on the rear side surface of the main body 821A and meshes with the eighth connection gear 819H, and the main body 821A. A plurality of bolt holes 821C. The rack gear 821 is fixed to the movement support portion 83 via a bolt (not shown) inserted into the bolt hole 821C.

  In the base 81 configured as described above, the second motor gear 811A rotates in the forward direction and the reverse direction (see arrow H1), whereby the drive gear group 819 rotates. As the drive gear group 819 rotates, the rack gear 821 moves in the vertical direction (see arrow H2). As a result, the movement support portion 83 fixed to the rack gear 821 moves along the vertical direction (see arrow H2).

<Biasing part 818>
FIG. 55 is a diagram for explaining the urging unit 818.
Next, the urging unit 818 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 55, the urging portion 818 includes a spring 818A provided along the vertical direction, a moving piece 818B connected to one lower end of the spring 818A and moving along the third guide groove 817, and a movement The projection 818C is a portion protruding from the piece 818B and disposed in the movement path of the pressing piece 848 provided on the movement support portion 83, and a fixing pin 818D for fixing the upper end of the spring 818A.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 55 (a), in a state where the moving support portion 83 that moves in the vertical direction is disposed on the upper side, the pressing piece 848 of the moving support portion 83 is separated from the moving piece 818B. In other words, the force from the movement support portion 83 is not applied to the spring 818A. At this time, the protrusion 818C of the moving piece 818B is disposed above the bent portion 815C of the second guide groove 815.

Next, from the state of FIG. 55 (a), the movement support part 83 moves downward. Then, the pressing piece 848 of the moving support portion 83 that moves downward contacts the protrusion 818C of the moving piece 818B (see FIG. 55B).
Further, the movement support portion 83 moves downward from the state shown in FIG. Along with this, the moving piece 818B moves downward, and the spring 818A extends (becomes an extended state). Along with this, an urging force (see arrow K1) for moving the pressing piece 848 of the movement support portion 83 upward is applied by the elastic force of the spring 818A. As a result, the urging portion 818 increases the vertical speed of the moving support portion 83 when the moving support portion 83 moving along the second guide groove 815 moves rearward through the bent portion 815C. Decelerate.
When the movement support portion 83 moves upward in the order of FIG. 55 (c), FIG. 55 (b) and FIG. 55 (a), the urging portion 818 moves by the elastic force of the spring 818A. The movement of the support part 83 to the upper side is assisted.

<Moving support part 83>
FIG. 56 is a diagram for explaining the movement support portion 83.
57 and 58 are exploded perspective views of the movement support portion 83. FIG. More specifically, FIG. 57 is an exploded perspective view of the movement support portion 83 as viewed from the left side to the right side, and FIG. 58 is an exploded perspective view of the movement support portion 83 as viewed from the right side to the left side.

  As shown in FIG. 56, the movement support unit 83 supports the reverse drive unit 73 of the effect body 70 and functions as a so-called pedestal. Moreover, the movement support part 83 receives the driving force from the base part 81, and moves the inversion drive part 73 to an up-down direction and the front-back direction.

  As shown in FIGS. 57 and 58, the movement support portion 83 includes a first guide portion 831 that moves along the first guide groove 813, a second guide portion 833 that moves along the second guide groove 815, and A base 835 fixed to the first guide part 831 and the rack gear 821, a slide part 837 fixed to the second guide part 833 and supporting the reversing drive part 73, a first guide part 831 and a base 835. And a third cable 841 that electrically connects the base 81 and the reverse drive unit 73 while being supported by the slide unit 837.

The first guide portion 831 is a plate-like member, and includes a bolt hole 831A, a protruding portion 831B protruding upward, and a first cable opening 831C through which the third cable 841 passes. The first guide portion 831 is disposed in the first guide groove 813 and moves in the first guide groove 813 in a state where the longitudinal direction is along the first guide groove 813.
The second guide portion 833 is a plate-like member, and includes a first guide pin 833A that protrudes from the surface on the base 81 side and a fixed leg 833B that protrudes from the surface on the reverse drive portion 73 side. The second guide portion 833 moves along the second guide groove 815 in a state where the first guide pin 833A is disposed in the second guide groove 815.

  The base 835 is a plate-shaped member, and is reversed with a bolt hole 835A, a disk support portion 835B whose longitudinal direction is a beam-like portion along the front-rear direction, and a first long hole 835C whose longitudinal direction is along the front-rear direction. A first recess 835D that is formed above the first long hole 835C on the surface on the drive unit 73 side and whose longitudinal direction extends along the front-rear direction, and a second recess that is formed above the first recess 835D and whose longitudinal direction extends along the front-rear direction. A long hole 835E and a third long hole 835F, and a second recess 835G formed between the second long hole 835E and the third long hole 835F in the vertical direction on the surface on the reversing drive unit 73 side, the longitudinal direction of which is along the front-rear direction. A second cable opening 835H provided at one end on the rear side of the second recess 835G through which the third cable 841 passes, and a fixed leg 835J protruding from the surface on the base 81 side.

The base 835 is fixed to the first guide portion 831 by a bolt (not shown) inserted into the bolt hole 831A of the first guide portion 831 passing through the bolt hole 835A and being fixed. Further, the fixed leg 835J of the base 835 is disposed in the third guide groove 817. As a result, the first guide portion 831 moves in the first guide groove 813 and the fixed leg 835J moves in the third guide groove 817, whereby the base 835 moves in the vertical direction.
In addition, the fixed legs 833B of the second guide portion 833 are disposed in the second long hole 835E and the third long hole 835F of the base 835. Thus, the movement of the second guide portion 833 relative to the base 835 is restricted in the vertical direction and allowed in the front-rear direction.

  The slide portion 837 is a plate-like member, and is formed on the surface on the reversal drive portion 73 side to receive a third recess 837A that receives the end of the reversal drive portion 73, and a third cable opening 837B through which the third cable 841 passes. And a disk 837C having a rotation axis extending in the vertical direction, second guide pins 837D to 837K protruding from the surface on the base 81 side, and a longitudinal direction formed on the surface on the base 81 side and extending in the longitudinal direction. 4 recesses 837L.

In the slide portion 837, the second guide pin 837D and the third guide pin 837E are disposed in the third long hole 835F of the base 835, and the fourth guide pin 837F and the fifth guide pin 837G are the second long length of the base 835. It arrange | positions in the hole 835E. Further, the sixth guide pin 837H is disposed in the first recess 835D, and the seventh guide pin 837J and the eighth guide pin 837K are disposed in the first long hole 835C. The disk 837C is supported by a disk support portion 835B extending in the front-rear direction.
Thus, the movement of the slide portion 837 relative to the base 835 is restricted in the vertical direction and allowed in the front-rear direction.

  Further, in the slide portion 837, the second guide pin 837D to the fifth guide pin 837G are fixed to the fixing leg 833B of the second guide portion 833 disposed in the second long hole 835E and the third long hole 835F. Is done. For example, in the illustrated example, the second guide pin 837D to the fifth guide pin 837G are fixed by being inserted into the fixed leg 833B. Thus, the slide portion 837 is fixed with respect to the second guide portion 833 and moves together with the second guide portion 833. More specifically, the slide portion 837 moves along the second guide groove 815 together with the second guide portion 833.

<Operation of the moving support unit 83>
FIG. 59 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the movement support portion 83.
Next, the operation of the movement support portion 83 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the case where the movement support part 83 moves from the upper side to the lower side will be described.

First, as shown in FIG. 59A, the slide portion 837 is slidable in the front-rear direction with respect to the base 835 (see arrow J2). Further, the second guide part 833 is fixed to the slide part 837. The first guide pin 833A provided in the second guide portion 833 is in a state of being disposed in the second guide groove 815. The first guide portion 831 fixed to the base 835 is disposed in the first guide groove 813, and the fixed leg 835 J of the base 835 is disposed in the third guide groove 817.
In this state, when the movement support portion 83 is driven, the first guide portion 831, the first guide pin 833A, and the fixed leg 835J move in the first guide groove 813 to the third guide groove 817, respectively. Move downward (see arrow L1).

  When the movement support portion 83 further moves downward, the first guide pin 833A of the second guide portion 833 is guided to the second guide groove 815 as shown in FIG. Move to. As a result, the slide portion 837 moves rearward with respect to the base 835 (see arrow L2). As a result, the reverse drive unit 73 (the effect body 70) fixed to the slide unit 837 moves to the rear side (see arrow L2).

<Third cable 841>
FIG. 60 is a diagram for explaining the third cable 841.
As shown in FIG. 60, the third cable 841 is a so-called harness, and is formed of, for example, a flexible flat cable. More specifically, the third cable 841 is a strip-shaped wiring material that includes a plurality of conductive wires arranged in parallel. The third cable 841 electrically connects the fourth terminal 843 provided on the base 81 and the fifth terminal 845 provided on the inversion driving unit 73.

  More specifically, the third cable 841 has one end connected to the fourth terminal 843 and extending along the left-right direction, and one end opposite to the fourth terminal 843 of the first extension 841A. The first folded portion 841B folded at the first folded portion 841B, the second elongated portion 841C extending from the first folded portion 841B in the vertical direction, and the first folded portion 841B of the second elongated portion 841C at one end opposite to the first folded portion 841B. The first fold portion 841D, the second fold portion 841E, and the third fold portion 841F are provided.

  The third cable 841 is provided at one end of the third extending portion 841G on the opposite side of the third extending portion 841G from the third extending portion 841F and the third extending portion 841G. The first bent portion 841H that is bent so as to swell downward, the fourth extended portion 841I that extends upward from the first bent portion 841H in the vertical direction, and the first bent portion 841H of the fourth extended portion 841I are opposite to each other. A second folding portion 841J folded at one end of the side, a fifth extending portion 841K extending downward from the second folding portion 841J in the vertical direction, and a first folding portion for folding the fifth extending portion 841K back and forth. 841L.

  In addition, the third cable 841 is folded at one end of the sixth extending portion 841M opposite to the first returning portion 841L and the sixth extending portion 841M extending forward from the first turning portion 841L in the front-rear direction. The third folding portion 841N, a seventh extending portion 841P extending forward from the third folding portion 841N along the front-rear direction, and one end of the seventh extending portion 841P opposite to the third folding portion 841N are provided on the front side. A second bending portion 841Q that bends so as to swell, an eighth extending portion 841R that extends rearwardly from the second bending portion 841Q in the front-rear direction, and a second bending portion 841Q of the eighth extending portion 841R on the opposite side. A fourth folded portion 841S folded at one end, and a ninth extending portion extending from the fourth folded portion 841S to the left along the left-right direction and having one end opposite to the fourth folded portion 841S connected to the fifth terminal 845. 841T.

The first extending portion 841A to the third folded portion 841F of the third cable 841 are fixed to the base 81, and the third extending portion 841G, the first bent portion 841H, and the fourth extending portion 841I are the first It is disposed in the guide groove 813. The second folding portion 841J passes through the first cable opening 831C of the first guide portion 831, and the first folding portion 841L is fixed to the first guide portion 831.
The third folding portion 841N penetrates through the second cable opening 835H of the base 835 and is fixed to the base 835. Further, the seventh extending portion 841P, the second deflecting portion 841Q, and the eighth extending portion 841R are disposed in a space formed by the second recessed portion 835G of the base 835 and the fourth recessed portion 837L of the slide portion 837.
The fourth folding portion 841 </ b> S penetrates through the third cable opening 837 </ b> B of the slide portion 837 and is fixed to the slide portion 837. The ninth extending portion 841T is fixed with respect to the inversion driving unit 73.

Further, as the first guide portion 831 moves in the vertical direction, the position of the first bent portion 841H in the first guide groove 813 changes (see the first bent portion 841H indicated by a broken line).
Further, as the slide portion 837 moves in the front-rear direction, the position of the second flexure portion 841Q in the space formed by the second recess portion 835G of the base 835 and the fourth recess portion 837L of the slide portion 837 changes. (Refer to the 2nd bending part 841Q shown with a broken line).
In addition, the 1st bending part 841H and the 2nd bending part 841Q can be grasped | ascertained as the inversion part reversed in the substantially U shape in the thickness direction of the 3rd cable 841.

In addition, the 1st guide groove 813 and the 2nd recessed part 835G (4th recessed part 837L) can be grasped | ascertained as a groove | channel extended in the direction which mutually cross | intersects. The angle at which the first guide groove 813 and the second recess 835G (the fourth recess 837L) intersect may be 90 degrees (orthogonal) or an angle other than 90 degrees.
In the above description, the third folding portion 841N is fixed to the base 835. However, the intermediate position between the first bending portion 841H and the second bending portion 841Q in the third cable 841 is the base. For example, the sixth extending portion 841M and the first folded portion 841L may be fixed to the base 835 instead of the third folding portion 841N.

Also, unlike the example shown in the figure, in the third cable 841, it has been described that the fourth extending portion 841I to the seventh extending portion 841P are provided between the first bent portion 841H and the second bent portion 841Q. It is not limited to. For example, unlike the illustrated example, the first bent portion 841H and the second bent portion 841Q are not provided with the second bent portion 841J, the fifth extended portion 841K, the sixth extended portion 841M, and the third bent portion 841N. The fourth continuous portion 841I, the first folded portion 841L, and the seventh extended portion 841P may be continuous.
Further, in the illustrated example, the first bent portion 841H and the second bent portion 841Q are arranged in directions different by 90 degrees, in other words, the fourth extending portion 841I and the seventh extending portion 841P intersect at 90 degrees. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The fourth extending portion 841I and the seventh extending portion 841P may be configured to intersect at an angle other than 90 degrees, such as 45 degrees or 60 degrees.

<Cable cover 847>
61 and 62 are diagrams for explaining the cable cover 847. FIG. More specifically, FIG. 61 is a perspective view of the cable cover 847 of the present embodiment, FIG. 62 (a) shows the cable cover 847 viewed from the arrow V4 in FIG. 61, and FIG. FIG. 62C is a cross-sectional view of the cable cover 847 viewed from the arrow V6 of FIG. 61. FIG.
Next, the cable cover 847 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 61 and 62. FIG.
Although not described above, as shown in FIG. 61, the third cable 841 includes a cable cover 847 that is provided in the first guide groove 813 and covers the third cable 841.

  The cable cover 847 is a band-shaped member that extends along the third cable 841. The cable cover 847 is formed of a resin that is transparent to some extent so that an area covered by the cable cover 847 can be visually recognized. Further, the cable cover 847 covers the third extending portion 841G, the first bent portion 841H, and the fourth extending portion 841I of the third cable 841. The cable cover 847 can be regarded as a member bent in a substantially U shape in the thickness direction.

As shown in FIG. 62 (a), the cable cover 847 is a region that covers the fourth extending portion 841I side of the third cable 841, and has a wide width portion 847A having a long length in the width direction (length in the front-rear direction); It is a region that covers the third extending portion 841G side of the third cable 841, and includes a narrow portion 847B that is shorter in the width direction than the wide portion 847A.
Here, as shown in FIG. 62A, the wide portion 847A and the narrow portion 847B are longer in the width direction than the third cable 841. The narrow portion 847B may have a width equal to or smaller than the width of the third cable 841.

  62B, one end 847C of the cable cover 847 is fixed to the first guide portion 831 (base 835), and the other end 847D of the cable cover 847 is the first guide groove. 813 is fixed to the bottom. Accordingly, when the base 835 moves in the vertical direction, the cable cover 847 moves and moves in the first guide groove 813 together with the third extending portion 841G, the first bent portion 841H, and the fourth extending portion 841I of the third cable 841. It is deformed (see the third cable 841 and the cable cover 847 indicated by broken lines in FIG. 62B).

Although not described above, the first guide groove 813 is an inner peripheral surface of the first guide groove 813 and is directed from the side surface along the longitudinal direction of the first guide groove 813 toward the inside of the first guide groove 813. And a first protrusion 813A and a second protrusion 813B (see FIG. 61).
In the illustrated example, the first protrusion 813A extends over the entire length direction of the first guide groove 813.
As shown in FIG. 62C, the second protrusion 813B extends to the upper region of the first guide groove 813. The second protrusion 813B is provided closer to the bottom (right side) of the first guide groove 813 than the first protrusion 813A.

Here, as shown in FIG. 62C, the gap (width) between the first protrusions 813A in the front-rear direction is narrower than the width of the cable cover 847 (wide portion 847A). Further, the gap (width) between the second projecting portions 813B in the front-rear direction is narrower than the width of the cable cover 847 (wide portion 847A).
As shown in FIG. 62 (c), the wide portion 847A of the cable cover 847 is sandwiched between the first protruding portion 813A and the second protruding portion 813B in the left-right direction (the vertical direction and depth direction in the drawing). Provided. This restricts the movement of the cable cover 847 in the left-right direction. As a result, the cable cover 847 suppresses the third cable 841 disposed on the bottom side of the first guide groove 813 from the cable cover 847 from protruding outward from the first guide groove 813. In particular, when the movement support portion 83 moves in the vertical direction, the third extending portion 841G, the first bent portion 841H, and the fourth extending portion 841I of the third cable 841 jump out from the first guide groove 813 to the left side, causing damage. Receiving is suppressed.
Further, the narrow portion 847B of the cable cover 847 is provided apart from the inner peripheral surface of the first guide groove 813, so that when the movement support portion 83 moves in the vertical direction, the narrow portion 847B and the first narrow portion 847B The frictional force generated between the guide groove 813 and the inner peripheral surface is suppressed.

  The first protruding portion 813A and the second protruding portion 813B can be regarded as limiting portions that limit the movement of the cable cover 847 in the left-right direction. Moreover, the structure by which any one of 1st protrusion part 813A and 2nd protrusion part 813B is provided may be sufficient. Alternatively, the first protrusion 813A and the second protrusion 813B may not be provided. In the configuration in which the first protruding portion 813A and the second protruding portion 813B are not provided, for example, the left and right direction of the cable cover 847 is caused by friction between the wide portion 847A of the cable cover 847 and the inner peripheral surface of the first guide groove 813. Movement is restricted.

Further, here, the description has been given of providing the first protruding portion 813A and the second protruding portion 813B in the first guide groove 813, but the configuration is limited to this as long as the movement of the cable cover 847 in the left-right direction is restricted. Not. For example, without providing the first protrusion 813A and the second protrusion 813B, the position of the cable cover 847 is limited by friction between the inner peripheral surface of the first guide groove 813 and the side surface of the wide portion 847A. Also good.
In addition, here, the cable cover 847 is described as including the wide portion 847A on one end side and the narrow portion 847B on the other end side, but the cable cover 847 is not limited to this as long as the cable cover 847 can be covered. For example, the third cable 841 may be formed with a constant width longer than the width of the third cable 841. Or it is good also as a structure provided with the wide part 847A in the center part side of the longitudinal direction of the cable cover 847, and the narrow part 847B on both ends.

The cable cover 847 may be configured to cover at least a part of the third cable 841 provided in the first guide groove 813. Further, unlike the illustrated example, the cable cover 847 may cover the third cable 841 arranged along one direction in the first guide groove 813 without bending in the first guide groove 813. Good.
Further, here, the configuration including the cable cover 847 has been described, but a configuration without the cable cover 847 may be used. For example, the configuration may be such that the width of the third cable 841 is larger than the gap (width) between the first protrusions 813A or the second protrusions 813B in the front-rear direction. In this configuration, the third cable 841 is provided between the first protrusion 813A and the second protrusion 813B in the left-right direction (depth direction). This restricts the movement of the third cable 841 in the left-right direction. Note that the third cable 841 includes a portion that is wider than the other portions of the third cable 841, such as the wide portion 847A, and the width of the third cable 841 is set between the first protrusions 813A or the second protrusions. The configuration may be larger than the gap between the portions 813B.

<Operation around the second bending portion 841Q>
FIG. 63 is a view for explaining the operation around the second bending portion 841Q in the third cable 841.
Next, the operation around the second bending portion 841Q of the third cable 841 will be described with reference to FIG.
First, as shown in FIG. 63 (a), the seventh extension portion 841P, the second flexure portion 841Q, and the eighth extension portion 841R of the third cable 841 are formed of the second recess 835G of the base 835 and the slide portion 837. It arrange | positions in the space formed with 4th recessed part 837L. The third folding portion 841N is fixed to the base 835, and the fourth folding portion 841S is fixed to the slide portion 837.

  In this configuration, the slide portion 837 slides in the front-rear direction with respect to the base 835 (see arrow J2). Accordingly, in the longitudinal direction of the third cable 841, the total length of the seventh extending portion 841P, the second bent portion 841Q, and the eighth extending portion 841R is maintained, and the seventh extending portion 841P and the eighth extending portion 841R are maintained. The length of the 8 extending portion 841R changes. At this time, the position of the top in the front-rear direction of the second flexure 841Q changes.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 63 (a), even when the slide portion 837 is arranged on the rear side, or as shown in FIG. 63 (b), the slide portion 837 is arranged on the front side. In this case, the seventh extending portion 841P, the second deflecting portion 841Q, and the eighth extending portion 841R are maintained between the base 835 and the slide portion 837. More specifically, regardless of the position of the slide portion 837 in the front-rear direction, the seventh extension portion 841P, the second flexure portion 841Q, and the eighth extension portion 841R include the second recess 835G of the base 835 and the slide portion 837. It will be in the state arrange | positioned in the space formed with 4th recessed part 837L.

  Accordingly, the seventh extending portion 841P, the second deflecting portion 841Q, and the eighth extending portion 841R are suppressed from being damaged due to the movement of the slide portion 837 in the front-rear direction (see arrow J2). Alternatively, the seventh extending portion 841P, the second deflecting portion 841Q, and the eighth extending portion 841R are prevented from interfering with the movement of the slide portion 837 in the front-rear direction (see arrow J2).

  The space formed by the second recess 835G of the base 835 and the fourth recess 837L of the slide portion 837 is, as shown in FIGS. 55 and 56, the second long hole 835E of the base 835 in the vertical direction. And a region sandwiched between the third elongated holes 835F. In the second long hole 835E and the third long hole 835F, the second guide pin 837D to the fifth guide pin 837G of the slide portion 837 are arranged and fixed to the second guide portion 833. That is, the slide portion 837 and the second guide portion 833 are fixed to each other at a position straddling the space formed by the second recess portion 835G of the base 835 and the fourth recess portion 837L of the slide portion 837. As a result, the space between the second concave portion 835G of the base 835 and the fourth concave portion 837L of the slide portion 837 is deformed along with the movement of the slide portion 837 in the front-rear direction (see arrow J2), and is arranged in this space. The third cable 841 is prevented from being damaged.

  A space for accommodating the seventh extending portion 841P, the second bending portion 841Q, and the eighth extending portion 841R may be formed between the base 835 and the slide portion 837 that slides relative to the base 835. . For example, unlike the example shown in the figure, in a configuration including either the second recess 835G of the base 835 or the fourth recess 837L of the slide portion 837, the seventh extending portion 841P is provided in the space inside one of these. The second bending portion 841Q and the eighth extending portion 841R may be accommodated.

<Operation of title logo part 7>
FIGS. 64 to 66 are diagrams for explaining the operation of the title logo section 7. Further explaining, FIG. 64 shows the title logo portion 7 arranged at the non-production position, FIG. 65 shows the title logo section 7 arranged at the production position, and FIG. The title logo part 7 to be performed is shown.

Next, the operation of the title logo unit 7 will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIGS. 64 (a) and (b), the effect body 70 of the title logo portion 7 is arranged at the non-effect position arranged on the outer peripheral portion of the game board 110 at the time of non-effect. More specifically, the effect body 70 of the title logo portion 7 is arranged above the game board 110 in the up and down direction when not effected, and the right position portion 4b of the transparent plate 90 and the modeling movable body 4 in the front and rear direction. Between the head of the modeling movable body 4 and the decorative portion 89 (described later) in the left-right direction.

Here, as shown in FIG. 64 (b), the effect body 70 at the time of non-effect is arranged at a position overlapping the left shoulder in the right position portion 4 b of the modeling movable body 4 when viewed from the player side.
In addition, the effect body 70 at the non-effect position is arranged in the left-right direction with a decorative portion 89 that is fixed to the game board 110. Here, in the illustrated example, the decoration portion 89 is formed with a character string “R !!!!”. And the character string “BIG CHANGER !!” is formed by arranging the decoration part 89 and the effect body 70 in which the character string “BIG CHANGE” is formed in the left-right direction. At this time, among the character strings “BIG CHANGE” formed in two upper and lower stages, the character string “CHANGE” located in the lower stage and the decoration portion 89 have “R !!!!” Character strings are arranged in the left-right direction.

  Further, in the effect body 70, the reversal operation unit 71 is moved from the support body 80 arranged in the vertical direction on the side (right side) of the game board 110 to the center side of the game board 110 along the left and right direction (left side). It is supported by the extending reversing drive unit 73. Further, the reversal drive unit 73 of the rendering body 70 at the non-rendering position is covered with the reversing operation unit 71 and the decoration unit 89.

Next, as shown in FIGS. 65 (a) and 65 (b), the effector 70 moves downward from the non-effect position (see arrow L1). At this time, the effect body 70 is separated from the decoration part 89 in the vertical direction. As a result, the character string changes from the character string “BIG CHANGER !!” formed with the decoration unit 89 to the character string “BIG CHANGE” formed in the effector 70.
In addition, the effect body 70 moves to the rear side (see arrow L2) as it moves downward (see arrow L1) as described above. Furthermore, as the effector 70 moves downward as described above (see arrow L1), the speed at which the effector 70 moves downward is reduced by the urging unit 818 applying an urging force. .

  Then, the effect body 70 moving downward (see arrow L1) is arranged at the effect position arranged at the position on the center side of the game board 110 (the front side of the image display unit 114). More specifically, the effect body 70 is disposed at the center of the game board 110 in the up-down direction, and is disposed between the transparent plate 90 and the image display unit 114 in the front-rear direction. This effect position can be understood as a position where the effect body 70 covers the image display unit 114.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 66 (a) and 66 (b), the effect body 70 performs a reversing operation at the effect position (see arrow A2). At this time, the effector 70 sandwiched between the transparent plate 90 and the image display unit 114 in the front-rear direction performs a reversing operation without contacting the transparent plate 90 or the image display unit 114.

  The effect body 70 can change the position in the front-rear direction between the non-effect and the effect. In other words, the distance from the transparent plate 90 (see the arrow N1 in FIG. 65A) or the image display unit 114. The distance from (see arrow N2 in FIG. 65A) can be changed. In this way, by changing the position of the effect body 70 in the front-rear direction, for example, a space for the effect body 70 to perform the reversing operation is ensured between the transparent plate 90 and the image display unit 114. The effect position of the effect body 70 is set to a position where the effect body 70 performing the reversing operation is separated from the transparent plate 90 and the image display unit 114 without being in contact therewith. Further, the effect body 70 moves in the direction (vertical direction) along the surface of the transparent plate 90, and at the same time, moves in the direction of moving back and forth (front-back direction) with respect to the transparent plate 90. Thus, compared to the configuration different from the example shown in the drawing, that is, compared to the configuration in which the movement is completed in the direction along the surface of the transparent plate 90 and then moved in the direction of moving back and forth with respect to the transparent plate 90, Rapid movement is possible.

  In addition, the effect of the title logo unit 7 is executed to notify the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100, for example. Thus, the player can grasp or guess the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100 by looking at the effect of the title logo section 7. Specifically, for example, when the gaming state becomes a high probability state or when the gaming state becomes a short-time state as a result of the lottery, the title logo unit 7 performs the rendering, that is, the rendering body 70 is reversed. do. As a result, the player can know the gaming state. More specifically, for example, after the decorative symbol 91 for notifying the player of the lottery result is displayed on the image display unit 114, the effect body 70 moves from the non-effect position to the effect position and executes the reversing operation. . In addition, the title logo portion 7 performs a reversal operation and shows the characters “GREAT” to the player, so that the user can guess that the player has entered a high probability state.

  In addition, the timing which operates the title logo part 7 is not limited after the decoration design 91 for alert | reporting a lottery result is displayed. For example, it may be a time when a variation effect from the variation start to the variation stop of the decorative design 91 is performed. Further, it may be a predetermined timing before the transition to the specific gaming state or after the transition to the specific gaming state. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, when the game ball is won in the second grand prize opening 127, for example, when shifting to the high probability state or when shifting to the short time state, the title logo portion 7 may be operated. good.

  Here, the effect of the title logo part 7 does not necessarily have to be accompanied by the reversal operation of the effector 70. For example, the effect of the title logo unit 7 is executed by repeating (swinging) the effector 70 moving (lowering) a predetermined distance from the non-effecting position and returning (raising) to the non-effecting position again. May be. Further, after the effector 70 has moved from the non-effect position to the effect position, it may return to the non-effect position without performing the reversing operation. Alternatively, after the effector 70 moves from the non-effect position to the effect position, only the expansion / contraction operation is performed without performing the rotation operation, that is, the reversing operation unit 71 performs only the operation of separating and gathering without performing the rotation operation. Later, you may return to the non-production position again. By performing these effects, the player's expectation for the reversing operation of the title logo portion 7 can be given.

<Modified example of production position / non-production position>
The movement between the effect position and the non-effect position is not limited to the above description as long as the effector 70 performs an operation of moving forward and backward with respect to the transparent plate 90.
For example, the support 80 includes a vertical movement motor (not shown) that moves the effector 70 in the vertical direction and a left and right movement motor (not shown) that moves in the horizontal direction, and the driving is different in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction. A source may be provided. In this configuration, the effector 70 may start moving along the front-rear direction after moving along the transparent plate 90. Alternatively, the movement along the transparent plate 90 may be started after moving along the front-rear direction at the position of the outer peripheral portion of the game board 110.

In the above description, the vertical movement has been described as an example of the effector 70 moving along the transparent plate 90. However, it may of course be moved in other directions, such as moving in the left-right direction or moving in the direction intersecting the up-down direction.
More specifically, the transparent plate 90 may be provided to be inclined with respect to the vertical direction, and the effector 70 may move along the inclined transparent plate 90 and move forward and backward with respect to the transparent plate 90. . Further, in the above description, it has been described that the stage body 70 is provided on the opposite side of the player (within the pachinko gaming machine 100 than the transparent plate 90) with the transparent plate 90 as a reference. As another example, the stage 70 may be provided on the same side as the player (outside of the pachinko gaming machine 100 with respect to the transparent plate 90). Further, the effect body 70 may be configured to move along the inner peripheral surface (or outer peripheral surface) of the transparent plate 90 and to advance and retreat with respect to the transparent plate 90. The transparent plate 90 is not limited to a member (plate-shaped member) whose inner peripheral surface and outer peripheral surface are substantially parallel, in other words, having a substantially uniform thickness, and has an uneven surface or curved surface on one or both of the inner peripheral surface and the outer peripheral surface. May be provided.

  In the above description, the reversal operation is performed after the effector 70 has moved from the non-effect position to the effect position. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Of course, the director 70 may be configured to perform the reversing operation without changing (moving) the position relative to the game board. Alternatively, the effect body 70 may execute the reversing operation while moving from the non-effect position to another position. Alternatively, there may be a plurality of production positions, and any of them may be able to perform a reversing operation.

<Other variations>
FIG. 67 is a diagram for explaining a first modification of the title logo portion 7. More specifically, FIG. 67A is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration diagram of the title logo portion 800, and FIG. 67B is a diagram illustrating the operation of the title logo portion 800.
In the above description, the title logo portion 7 that performs the reversal operation has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the above configuration.
For example, you may comprise like the title logo part 800 shown to FIG. 67 (a) and (b). The title logo unit 800 includes a rotation operation unit 810 that performs a rotation operation in a predetermined production, and a rotation drive unit 830 that supplies a driving force to the rotation operation unit 810, as in the above-described production body 70 (see FIG. 34). Prepare.

Here, the rotation operation unit 810 has a decoration piece 812 that is a small piece of a predetermined shape (star shape) that performs a rotation operation around the rotation shaft 812a, and a rotation shaft 816 that transmits a driving force for rotating the decoration piece 812. And a telescopic arm 814 that moves the decorative piece 812.
Further, the rotation driving unit 830 includes a first rotating body 851 and a telescopic rotating disk 865 that are plate-like members that rotate around the rotation support shaft 850 in response to driving from the driving mechanism 731 (see FIG. 42). . The first rotating body 851 is connected to the rotating shaft 816 and transmits a rotational driving force to the decorative piece 812 via the rotating shaft 816 and the rotating shaft 812a. The telescopic rotating disk 865 is connected to the telescopic arm 814 and moves (expands / contracts) the position of the decorative piece 812 via the telescopic arm 814.

The title logo portion 800 operates as follows, for example.
First, as shown in FIG. 67 (b-1), for example, the rotation operation unit 810 and the rotation drive unit 830 of the title logo unit 800 are arranged on the upper side (upper right side) of the game board 110. This position is defined as the origin position (non-effect position).
Then, as shown in FIG. 67 (b-2), the rotation operation unit 810 and the rotation drive unit 830 are integrally moved from the origin position at a predetermined timing (see arrow L3). The rotation operation unit 810 and the rotation drive unit 830 are arranged at the center of the game board 110 in the vertical direction.

Next, as shown in FIG. 67 (b-3), the decorative rotating member 812 moves to the left side via the telescopic arm 814 by rotating the telescopic rotating disk 865 that receives the driving force (see arrow L 4). . In other words, the rotation operation unit 810 extends to the left side.
Then, as shown in FIG. 67 (b-4), the decorative piece 812 rotates via the rotation shaft 816 by the rotation of the first rotating body 851 that has received the driving force (see arrow L5).

  As described above, one decorative piece 812 is provided in the title logo portion 800 shown in FIG. Unlike the above-described effect body 70 (see FIG. 34) that performs a reversing operation in which the front surface and the back surface are switched as viewed from the player, the title logo portion 800 performs a rotation operation around a rotation shaft 812a extending in the front-rear direction. Do. Note that the configuration of the title logo unit 800 illustrated in FIG. 67A is an example, and the operation of the title logo unit 800 illustrated in FIG. 67B may be executed by another configuration.

FIG. 68 is a diagram for explaining a second modification of the title logo portion 7. Further, FIG. 68 (a) is a diagram showing a schematic configuration diagram of the title logo portion 900A, and FIG. 68 (b) is a diagram for explaining the operation of the title logo portion 900A.
Another modification will be described with reference to FIG.
For example, you may comprise like the title logo part 900A shown to Fig.68 (a) and (b). The title logo unit 900A includes a rotation operation unit 910 that performs a rotation operation in a predetermined effect, and a rotation drive unit 930 that supplies a driving force to the rotation operation unit 910 in the same manner as the effect body 70 (see FIG. 34). Prepare.

Here, the rotation operation unit 910 includes a decoration piece 912 that is a small piece of a predetermined shape (star shape) that performs a rotation operation around the rotation shaft 912a, and a rotation shaft 916 that transmits a driving force for rotating the decoration piece 912. With. In this example, a plurality of sets (two sets) of decorative pieces 912 and rotating shafts 916 are provided and arranged side by side in the front-rear direction.
The rotation drive unit 930 receives a drive from the drive mechanism 731 (see FIG. 42) and rotates around the rotation support shaft 950, a first rotating body 951 and a telescopic rotating disk 965, A first connecting mechanism 966 that connects the telescopic rotating disk 965 and one first rotating body 951 (front first rotating body 951), the telescopic rotating disk 965 and the other first rotating body 951 (rear side rotating) A second coupling mechanism 967 that couples the first rotating body 951). In this example, two first rotating bodies 951 and one telescopic rotating disk 965 are provided, and the first rotating body 951 is provided so as to sandwich the telescopic rotating disk 965 in the front-rear direction.

Here, the first rotating body 951 is connected to the rotating shaft 916, and transmits the rotational driving force to the decorative piece 912 via the rotating shaft 916 and the rotating shaft 912a.
The telescopic rotating disk 965 rotates in one direction around the rotation support shaft 950, thereby rotating one first rotating body 951 in one direction via the first connecting mechanism 966, thereby providing a second connecting mechanism. A rotational driving force for rotating the other first rotating body 951 in a direction opposite to one direction (the other direction) is transmitted via 967.

The title logo portion 900A operates as follows, for example.
First, as shown in FIG. 68 (b-1), for example, the rotation operation unit 910 and the rotation drive unit 930 of the title logo unit 900A are disposed on the upper side (center upper side) of the game board 110. This position is defined as the origin position (non-effect position). At this position, the two decorative pieces 912 are arranged side by side in the front-rear direction, and the rear decorative piece 912 is located behind the front decorative piece 912 as viewed from the player.
Then, as shown in FIG. 68 (b-2), the rotation operation unit 910 and the rotation drive unit 930 move together from the origin position at a predetermined timing (see arrow L6). The rotation operation unit 910 and the rotation drive unit 930 are arranged at the center of the game board 110 in the vertical direction.

Next, as shown in FIG. 68 (b-3), the telescopic rotating disk 965 that receives the driving force rotates, thereby rotating the two first rotating bodies 951 in opposite directions. Along with this, the decorative piece 912 connected to each of the telescopic rotating disks 965 via the rotating shaft 916 moves in the opposite direction (see arrows L7 and L8).
And as shown in FIG.68 (b-4), the decoration piece 912 rotates via the rotating shaft 916, when the 1st rotary body 951 which received driving force rotates (refer arrow L9, L10).

  As described above, in the title logo portion 900A shown in FIG. 68, unlike the effect body 70 (see FIG. 34), the title logo portion 900A performs a rotation operation around the rotation axis 912a extending in the front-rear direction. Do. Further, the configuration of the title logo portion 900A shown in FIG. 68A is an example, and the operation of the title logo portion 900A shown in FIG. 68B may be executed by another configuration.

FIG. 69 is a diagram for explaining a third modification of the title logo portion 7. Further explaining, FIG. 69 is a schematic side view of the slot machine 900 provided with the title logo portion 7.
In the above description, the title logo portion 7 is provided in detail in the pachinko gaming machine 100, but may be provided in a gaming machine other than the pachinko gaming machine 100.

For example, as shown in FIG. 69, the title logo unit 7 may be provided in the slot machine 900.
More specifically, the slot machine 900 shown in FIG. 69 has a reel 901 that displays a plurality of types of symbols while rotating, for example, from top to bottom while rotating, a medal slot 903 into which a medal is inserted, a reel An operation lever 905 operated to start the rotation of 901, a stop button 907 operated to stop the rotation of the reel 901, a medal payout exit 909 from which medals are paid out, and a display effect according to the game And a liquid crystal display 911 that displays information, and a transparent plate 913 that covers the front surface of the liquid crystal display 911.

  In addition, the slot machine 900 includes a title logo portion 7 in a space in the front-rear direction between the liquid crystal display 911 and the transparent plate 913. The title logo portion 7 moves in the vertical direction as described above, and moves between the effect position and the non-effect position while performing an operation of moving back and forth with respect to the transparent plate 913. Moreover, the title logo part 7 performs the inversion operation as described above at the effect position.

Although various embodiments and modifications have been described above, it is of course possible to combine these embodiments and modifications.
Further, the present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be implemented in various forms without departing from the gist of the present disclosure.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the following configuration is adopted in order to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the interest of the game when the player plays.
That is, a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 100) that performs a predetermined performance, and a plurality of decorative portions (for example, a reversing operation unit 71) that collectively form a predetermined shape, and the plurality of decorative portions (for example, A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 100) comprising rotation means (for example, a reversing driving unit 73) for rotating each of the reversing operation units 71) at positions separated from each other.
Here, when the rotating means (for example, the inversion driving unit 73) rotates the plurality of decoration units (for example, the inversion operation unit 71), each of the plurality of decoration units (for example, the inversion operation unit 71) The plurality of decoration parts (for example, the reversing operation unit 71) are moved in a direction away from each other, and the plurality of decoration parts (for example, the reversing operation unit 71) are assembled after the rotation. .

As described above, in the present embodiment, the following configuration is adopted in order to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the interest of the game when the player plays.
That is, a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 100) that performs a predetermined performance, each of a plurality of decoration parts (for example, a reversing operation part 71) and the plurality of decoration parts (for example, a reversing operation part 71). Direction of movement when moving between a rotating unit (for example, a rotating mechanism 733) that rotates the rotating unit and a position where each of the plurality of decorative portions (for example, the reversing operation unit 71) is gathered and spaced apart from each other. It is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 100) characterized by comprising a moving means (for example, an expansion / contraction mechanism 735) that moves in a spiral manner.
Here, the moving means (for example, the expansion / contraction mechanism 735) may be characterized in that each of the plurality of decorative portions (for example, the reversing operation unit 71) is moved radially from the gathering position.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the following configuration is adopted in order to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the interest of the game when the player plays.
That is, a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 100) that performs a predetermined performance, and a surface (for example, a first display) that forms a display unit (for example, the display unit 71E) that performs a predetermined display at a position where they gather together. A plurality of decorative portions (for example, the reversing operation portion 71) each having a decorative plate 711A) and a position where each of the plurality of decorative portions (for example, the reversing operation portion 71) is separated from a position where they are separated from each other. And a moving means (for example, a reversing drive unit 73) for moving the plurality of decorative portions (for example, the reversing operation unit 71), and each of the plurality of decoration units (for example, the reversing operation unit 71) is moved. When the means (for example, the reversing drive unit 73) returns from the gathering position to the gathering position through the separated position, the display unit (for example, the reversing operation unit 71) by the display unit (for example, the reversing operation unit 71). Display unit 71E) by the display is the mobile unit (e.g., a game machine characterized by comprising different from the previous movement by inversion driving section 73) (e.g., a pachinko game machine 100).

As described above, in the present embodiment, the following configuration is adopted in order to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the interest of the game when the player plays.
That is, a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 100) that performs a predetermined effect, and a rotating body (for example, a reversing operation unit 71) and the rotating body (for example, a reversing operation unit 71) are connected to a player and a game board. First moving means (for example, base 835) that moves along a transparent plate (for example, transparent plate 90) interposed between (for example, game board 110) and the rotating body (for example, reversing operation unit 71) And a second moving means (for example, a slide portion 837) for moving in a direction to advance and retreat with respect to the transparent plate (for example, the transparent plate 90), a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 100) It is.
Here, the second moving means (for example, the slide portion 837) is configured such that the rotating body (for example, the reversing operation unit 71) is moved by the first moving means (for example, the base 835) to the transparent plate (for example, the transparent plate 90). ) Is started, and then the rotating body (for example, the reversing operation unit 71) is moved in a direction to advance and retreat with respect to the transparent plate (for example, the transparent plate 90).

As described above, in the present embodiment, the following configuration is adopted in order to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the interest of the game when the player plays.
That is, it is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 100) that performs a predetermined effect, and includes a decorative portion (for example, a reversing operation unit 71) having a predetermined shape and the decoration unit (for example, a reversing operation unit 71). A driving unit (for example, a reversing driving unit 73) that drives, and the driving unit (for example, the reversing driving unit 73) is a plate-shaped member (expandable) that rotates around a rotating shaft (for example, a rotating support shaft 750). A rotating mechanism (for example, a telescopic mechanism 735) for moving the decoration portion (for example, the reversing operation unit 71) and the rotation shaft (for example, the rotation support shaft 750) via the rotating disk 765 for rotation. The decorative portion (for example, the reversing operation portion 71) is rotated through the other plate-shaped member (for example, the first rotating body 751) provided coaxially with the plate-shaped member (retractable rotating disk 765). Shaft (eg, rotation support) Rotating mechanism for rotating about a different axis 750) (e.g., a rotation mechanism 733) can be characterized by having a.
In addition, a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 100) that performs a predetermined performance, and a plurality of decorative portions (for example, the reversing operation unit 71) that collectively form a predetermined shape, and the plurality of decorative portions (for example, And a driving unit (for example, the reversing driving unit 73) that drives each of the reversing operation units 71), and the driving unit (for example, the reversing driving unit 73) is arranged around the rotation shaft (for example, the rotation support shaft 750). A transition mechanism (e.g., for shifting each of the plurality of decorative portions (e.g., the reversing operation unit 71) from a state of being gathered to a state of being separated from each other via a plate-like member (rotating disk 765 for expansion and contraction) , The expansion / contraction mechanism 735) and the plurality of decorative portions (for example, the reversing operation portion) via another plate-like member (for example, the first rotating body 751) that rotates around the rotation shaft (for example, the rotation support shaft 750). 71) each of the rotating shaft For example, it can be characterized by having a, a rotating mechanism (e.g., rotating mechanism 733) for rotating about an axis extending in a direction crossing the rotation shaft 750).

As described above, in the present embodiment, the following configuration is adopted in order to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the interest of the game when the player plays.
That is, a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 100) that performs a predetermined effect, in which a base (for example, base 81) in which a guide groove (for example, first guide groove 813) is formed, and the guide groove (for example, , A moving part (for example, the production body 70) provided movably along the first guide groove 813), and provided in the guide groove (for example, the first guide groove 813), and one end of the base ( For example, a flat cable (for example, the third cable 841) that is fixed to the base portion 81) and the other end is fixed to the moving portion (for example, the rendering body 70), and the flat cable (for example, the third cable). 841) is provided along the flat cable (for example, the third cable 841) in the guide groove (for example, the first guide groove 813) separately from the flat cable (for example, 3 cable cover that covers the cable 841) (e.g., a cable cover 847) may be characterized in that it comprises.
Here, the cable cover (for example, the cable cover 847) includes a wide portion (for example, the wide portion 847A) wider than the flat cable (for example, the third cable 841), and the base portion (for example, the base portion 81). ) On the inner circumferential surface of the guide groove (for example, the first guide groove 813), the cable cover (for example, the cable cover 847) in the depth direction of the guide groove (for example, the first guide groove 813). A limiting mechanism (for example, the first protruding portion 813A) that engages with the wide portion (for example, the wide portion 847A) and restricts the movement of the cable cover (for example, the cable cover 847) can be provided.
In addition, a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 100) that performs a predetermined effect, in which a base (for example, a base 81) in which a guide groove (for example, a first guide groove 813) is formed, and the guide groove (for example, , A moving part (for example, the production body 70) provided movably along the first guide groove 813), and provided in the guide groove (for example, the first guide groove 813), and one end of the base ( For example, a flat cable (for example, the third cable 841) that is fixed to the base 81) and the other end is fixed to the moving unit (for example, the rendering body 70), and the guide groove (for example, the first guide). Groove 813) is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the groove 813) and engages with the flat cable (for example, the third cable 841) in the depth direction of the guide groove (for example, the first guide groove 813). Limiting mechanism for limiting the movement of the 3 cable 841) (e.g., the first protrusion 813A), may be characterized in that it comprises a.
In addition, a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 100) that performs a predetermined effect, in which a base (for example, a base 81) in which a guide groove (for example, a first guide groove 813) is formed, and the guide groove (for example, , A moving part (for example, the production body 70) provided movably along the first guide groove 813), and provided in the guide groove (for example, the first guide groove 813), and one end of the base ( For example, a flat cable (for example, the third cable 841) that is fixed to the base portion 81) and the other end is fixed to the moving portion (for example, the rendering body 70), and the flat cable (for example, the third cable). 841) is provided along the flat cable (for example, the third cable 841) in the guide groove (for example, the first guide groove 813) separately from the flat cable (for example, the third cable 841). Buru 841) covers the can, characterized in that it comprises with the flat cable (e.g., cable cover comprising a third wide wide portion than the cable 841) (e.g., cable cover 847), the.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the following configuration is adopted in order to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the interest of the game when the player plays.
That is, a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 100) that performs a predetermined effect, and a base (for example, a base 81) in which a first groove (for example, a first guide groove 813) extending in the first direction is formed. First movement in which a second groove (for example, a second recess 835G) is formed that moves along the first groove (for example, the first guide groove 813) and extends in a second direction that intersects the first direction. A portion (eg, base 835), a second moving portion (eg, slide portion 837) that moves along the second groove (eg, second recess 835G), the base (eg, base 81) side, and the A flat cable (for example, the third cable 841) that electrically connects the second moving unit (for example, the slide portion 837) side, and the flat cable (for example, the third cable 841) is the first cable. Groove The first groove (e.g., the first guide groove 813) is folded back and the first groove (e.g., the base part (e.g., the base 81) and the first moving part (e.g., the base 835) change as the relative position changes. The first bent portion (for example, the first bent portion 841H) whose position in the first guide groove 813) moves and the second groove (for example, the second recessed portion 835G) are provided to be folded back. The position in the second groove (for example, the second recess 835G) moves as the relative position of the first moving unit (for example, the base 835) and the second moving part (for example, the slide portion 837) changes. Intermediate between the second bent portion (for example, second bent portion 841Q), the first bent portion (for example, first bent portion 841H) and the second bent portion (for example, second bent portion 841Q). The first moving unit provided at a position For example, a fixed portion which is fixed to the base 835) (e.g., the third folding section 841N), may be characterized in that it comprises a.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the following configuration is adopted in order to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the interest of the game when the player plays.
That is, it is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 100) that performs a predetermined effect, and the rotation axis (for example, the rotation axis 713) and the rotation axis (for example, the rotation axis 713) on the one end side of the rotation axis (for example, the rotation axis 713). For example, a drive unit (for example, a rotation mechanism 733) that rotationally drives the rotation shaft 713), and is movable along the rotation shaft (for example, the rotation shaft 713) and together with the rotation shaft (for example, the rotation shaft 713). A movable body (for example, a slide portion 715) provided to restrict rotation, and provided on the other end side of the rotation shaft (for example, the rotation shaft 713), together with the movable body (for example, the slide portion 715), A rotating body (for example, a decorative piece 711) that is movable along the rotating shaft (for example, the rotating shaft 713) and rotates together with the rotating shaft (for example, the rotating shaft 713), and the rotating body ( For example, one end fixed to the decorative piece 711) side, the other end fixed to the drive unit (for example, the rotation mechanism 733) side, and the movable body (middle position between the one end and the other end). For example, a flat cable (for example, the first cable 771) having a fixed portion (for example, the first fixing portion 771C) fixed to the slide portion 715) can be provided.
Here, the flat cable (for example, the first cable 771) is connected to the rotating shaft (for example, the rotating shaft 713) between the other end of the flat cable (for example, the first fixing portion 771C). A first bending portion (e.g., first bending portion 771 </ b> A) that is provided along the rotation axis and protrudes in a direction away from the rotation shaft (e.g., rotation shaft 713); It is provided along the outer periphery of the rotation shaft (for example, the rotation shaft 713) between the portion (for example, the first fixed portion 771C) and protrudes away from the rotation shaft (for example, the rotation shaft 713). And a second bending portion (for example, the second bending portion 771E) that bends like this.
Further, the rotating body (for example, the decorative piece 711) rotates while passing through the radially outer side of the rotating shaft (for example, the rotating shaft 713) with respect to the second bent portion (for example, the second bent portion 771E). Can be characterized.

  As described above, various structures and controls of the movable accessory 115 have been described in this document. However, the application or combination of all or part of the described contents to other structures or controls may be performed unless otherwise described in this document. It is possible even if it exists. Although various modifications are also mentioned, it is possible to apply or combine the contents of such modifications to other structures, controls, and the like even when there is no mention in this document.

In the present embodiment, in the main control process of the game control unit 200, the operation of finally outputting the commands generated in each process of the main control process to the effect control unit 300 has been described (FIG. 5-3). reference).
In the present embodiment, in the basic process that is initially executed by the game control unit 200 when the power is restored, the main control process is performed in order to output a command or the like for instructing the initialization to the effect control unit 300. The function (subroutine) of the output control unit 240 used in the above is called and executed (see FIG. 5A).
In this embodiment, the command output from the game control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300 is composed of a “code unit” and a “data unit”, and an identification flag is provided for each head bit. This has been described (see FIG. 19-1).
Further, in the present embodiment, a configuration has been described in which a part of a “code part” of a command output from the game control unit 200 to the effect control unit 300 is used to describe a data value.

[Technical features of the present embodiment]
As described above, in this embodiment, in the main control process repeatedly executed at predetermined time intervals by the game control unit 200 in order to reduce the increase in the control command for controlling the operation of the game control means, one cycle At the end of the main control process, the commands generated by the execution of the one cycle are collected and output to the effect control unit 300. That is, a gaming machine that achieves the above-mentioned purpose is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 100) that produces an effect according to the progress of the game,
A game control means (for example, game control) that repeatedly executes a main control process, which is a series of processes related to the progress of a game, according to a predetermined condition and generates data including information related to the game obtained by executing the main control process. Part 200),
Each time the series of main control processes are executed in one cycle, output means for outputting the data generated by the execution of the one cycle after the last data is generated in the execution of the one cycle (for example, Output controller 240);
Production control means (for example, production control unit 300) that receives data output from the output means (for example, output control unit 240), and produces production based on the received data;
Is provided.
In this way, since it is not necessary to perform output processing for each generated data, control instructions for performing output processing can be reduced, and an increase in program size can be suppressed. In addition, since it is not necessary to perform output processing every time data is generated, the time required for the entire output processing can be shortened.
In more detail, in the above gaming machine,
Storage means (for example, RAM 203) for storing the data generated by the main control processing in a storage area (for example, command storage area) set for each data;
The game control means (for example, the game control unit 200) stores the data generated in the main control process in the storage area (for example, command storage area) associated with the generated data,
The output means (for example, the output control unit 240) checks whether data is stored in each storage area of the storage means (for example, the RAM 203), and obtains data from the storage area where the data is stored. Read and output.
In this way, each time the output process is performed, each storage area is checked and the stored data is output, so that leakage of data output can be prevented.

◆ Other gaming machines that achieve the above objectives
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 100) that produces an effect according to the progress of the game,
A game control means (for example, a special control different from the main control process according to a condition different from the main control process) Game control unit 200),
Production control means (for example, production control unit 300) that receives data output from the game control means (for example, game control unit 200) and performs processing related to production based on the data,
In the main control process, the process by the game control means (for example, the game control unit 200)
A portion that performs processing based on the progress of the game and calls and executes one or more first processing means (for example, the game control unit 200) that generates data including information obtained by executing the processing; ,
Second processing means (for example, output control unit 240) that outputs data generated by execution of the first processing means (for example, game control unit 200) to the effect control means (for example, effect control unit 300). And a part to call and execute
In the special process, the process by the game control means (for example, the game control unit 200)
A part for executing a setting process for setting a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 100);
A part for calling the second processing means (for example, the output control unit 240) in the main control process and outputting the data generated in the setting process to the effect control means (for example, the effect control unit 300); , Including.
In this way, there is no need to prepare individual control instructions for the output processing of data generated by special processing, so control instructions for output processing are reduced and the increase in program size is suppressed. can do.
In more detail, in the above gaming machine,
Storage means (for example, RAM 203) for storing the data generated in the main control process in a storage area set for each data;
The first processing means (for example, the game control unit 200) in the main control process transfers the data generated by executing the process to the storage area (for example, command storage area) associated with the generated data. Memorize sequentially,
The second processing means (for example, the output control unit 240) in the main control process checks whether data is stored in each storage area of the storage means (for example, the RAM 203), and stores the data. Read and output data from the storage area
In the setting process in the special process, the data generated in the setting process is stored in a predetermined storage area in the storage unit (for example, the RAM 203).
In this way, each time the output process is performed, each storage area is checked and the stored data is output, so that leakage of data output can be prevented.

Also, in this embodiment, in order to improve the accuracy of data transmission from the game control means to the effect control means, a predetermined bit of “code” as the first data portion and “data” as the second data portion A predetermined bit of “is used as a flag for identifying“ code ”and“ data ”. That is, a gaming machine that achieves the above-mentioned purpose is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 100) that produces an effect according to the progress of the game,
Game control means (for example, game control unit 200) that executes main control processing related to the progress of the game, generates and outputs data including information related to the game obtained by executing the main control processing;
Production control means (for example, production control unit 300) that receives data output from the game control means (for example, game control unit 200) and performs processing related to production based on the received data,
The data generated by the game control means (for example, the game control unit 200) is
a first data part (for example, “code”) having a size of a bit (a is an integer of 2 or more) and the value of the first 1 bit specified as either 1 or 0;
The size of n × a bits (n is an integer equal to or greater than 1), and the value of the first 1 bit is specified to be different from the value of the first 1 bit of the first data portion (for example, “code”) And a second data portion (eg, “data”).
In this way, since the first data portion and the second data portion can be clearly distinguished by recognizing the value of the leading 1 bit, data transmission from the game control means to the effect control means The accuracy can be improved.
More preferably, in the above gaming machine,
The second data portion (for example, “data”) of the data generated by the game control means (for example, the game control portion 200) has the same value as the value of the first 1 bit for every a bits from the beginning. Is set.
In this way, even when the size of the second data portion is large, it is easy to identify each of the second data portions by dividing each specific size.

In the present embodiment, the data sent from the game control means to the effect control means even when it is necessary to send large-size data, such as when a command specifying a variation pattern to be executed is sent. In order to suppress an increase in the overall size, a predetermined bit of “code” that is the first data portion is used to describe the data value, and a part of “code” and “data” that is the second data portion In this paper, we proposed a method for describing data values. That is, a gaming machine that achieves the above-mentioned purpose is
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 100) that produces an effect according to the progress of the game,
Game control means (for example, game control unit 200) that executes main control processing related to the progress of the game, generates and outputs data including information related to the game obtained by executing the main control processing;
Production control means (for example, production control unit 300) that receives data output from the game control means (for example, game control unit 200) and performs processing related to production based on the data,
The data generated by the game control means (for example, the game control unit 200) is
a first data part (for example, “code”) having a size of a bit (a is an integer of 3 or more) and the value of the first 1 bit specified as either 1 or 0;
The size of n × a bits (n is an integer equal to or greater than 1), and the value of the first 1 bit is specified to be different from the value of the first 1 bit of the first data portion (for example, “code”) A second data portion (e.g., "data"),
A predetermined type of data is recorded using a predetermined bit constituting the first data part (eg “code”) and a bit constituting the second data part (eg “data”), Another type of data different from the predetermined type of data can be recorded using the remaining bits excluding the predetermined bit in the first data portion (for example, “code”). .
In addition, another gaming machine according to the present invention that achieves the above object is as follows:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 100) that produces an effect according to the progress of the game,
Game control means (for example, game control unit 200) that executes main control processing related to the progress of the game, generates and outputs data including information related to the game obtained by executing the main control processing;
Production control means (for example, production control unit 300) that receives data output from the game control means (for example, game control unit 200) and performs processing related to production based on the data,
The data generated by the game control means (for example, the game control unit 200) is
a first data part (for example, “code”) having a size of a bit (a is an integer of 3 or more) and the value of the first 1 bit specified as either 1 or 0;
a second data portion (for example, “data” having a size of a bit and a value of the leading 1 bit being different from a value of the leading 1 bit of the first data portion (for example, “code”) )), And
B bits (b is smaller than a-1 and an integer of 1 or more) constituting the first data portion (for example, “code”), and a constituting the second data portion (for example, “data”) Bits can be used to record data having a size of (a + b) bits.
With the above configuration, the size of data to be recorded in the second data portion can be increased without changing the total size of the first data portion and the second data portion. When large data is sent from the game control means to the effect control means, an increase in the size of the entire transmitted data can be suppressed.

  The pachinko gaming machine 100 (see FIG. 1) is an example of a gaming machine. The game control unit 200 (see FIG. 3) is an example of a game control unit. The production control unit 300 (see FIG. 3) is an example of production control means. The output control unit 240 (see FIG. 4) is an example of an output unit. The RAM 203 (see FIG. 3) is an example of a storage unit. The command storage area is an example of a storage area.

100 ... Pachinko machine 70 ... Director (an example of a moving unit)
81 ... Base (an example of a base)
813 ... 1st guide groove (an example of a guide groove)
841 ... Third cable (an example of a flat cable)
847 ... Cable cover (an example of a cable cover)
847A ... Wide part (an example of wide part)

Claims (4)

A gaming machine that performs a predetermined performance,
A base formed with a guide groove;
A moving portion provided movably along the guide groove;
A flat cable which is provided in the guide groove and has one end fixed to the base and the other end fixed to the moving part;
A cable cover that is provided along the flat cable in the guide groove separately from the flat cable, and covers the flat cable;
A gaming machine comprising: The cable cover includes a wide portion wider than the flat cable,
The base portion is provided with a limiting mechanism that engages with the wide portion of the cable cover in the depth direction of the guide groove on the inner peripheral surface of the guide groove and restricts the movement of the cable cover. The gaming machine according to 1. A gaming machine that performs a predetermined performance,
A base formed with a guide groove;
A moving portion provided movably along the guide groove;
A flat cable which is provided in the guide groove and has one end fixed to the base and the other end fixed to the moving part;
A limiting mechanism that is provided on the inner peripheral surface of the guide groove, engages with the flat cable in the depth direction of the guide groove, and restricts the movement of the flat cable;
A gaming machine comprising: A gaming machine that performs a predetermined performance,
A base formed with a guide groove;
A moving portion provided movably along the guide groove;
A flat cable which is provided in the guide groove and has one end fixed to the base and the other end fixed to the moving part;
A cable cover provided separately from the flat cable along the flat cable in the guide groove, covering the flat cable, and having a wide portion wider than the flat cable;
A gaming machine comprising:

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