JP5889994B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

Wiring in a movable effect body is made compact. A pachinko gaming machine includes a moving unit 51 that performs an effect operation. Then, the moving unit 51 is formed with a decorative part 54 that moves along a curve, and a curved wiring pattern along the moving direction of the decorative part 54 and is electrically connected to the decorative part 54. And a first FPC 65 that deforms with movement. [Selection] Figure 56

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, there has been proposed a gaming machine that activates an effect produced by a so-called gimmick, which is an actual structure, together with an image effect performed by an image display device or the like.
As a prior art described in the publication, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses a movable body on which an electrical device is mounted, a driver that moves relative to the movable body, and a flat cable that has one end connected to the electrical device and the other end connected to the driver. And a cable holder that is provided on the movable body and through which the middle part of the flat cable is inserted, and is arranged so as to face the plate surface of the flat cable by configuring the cable holder and flat when the movable body reciprocates. A gaming machine having an elastic member that elastically deforms when a cable is pressed is disclosed.

JP 2010-187992 A

Here, conventionally, the space required for providing the wiring in the movable effect body has been increased.
An object of this invention is to make the wiring in the movable production | presentation body compact.

The present invention that achieves the above object is realized as the following gaming machine. This gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 100) is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 100) including a rendering body (for example, moving unit 51) that performs a rendering operation, and the rendering body (for example, moving unit). 51) the mobile unit that moves along a curve (e.g., a decorative portion 54), said moving portion (e.g., along cormorants plurality of curved lines in the moving direction of the decorative portion 54) are arranged in the same plane together with the wiring pattern is formed, the mobile unit (e.g., decorative portion 54) the wiring board is deformed in accordance with the move (for example, the 1FPC65) and, have a, the wiring substrate (e.g., a 1FPC65) Is electrically connected to the moving part (for example, the decoration part 54) via the reversing part (for example, the loop part 65R) to be reversed, and the reversing part with the movement of the moving part (for example, the decoration part 54). (For example, loop part 5R) characterized in that the movement in the direction of the curved line.

  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.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to make the wiring in the movable effect body compact.

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 the power supply cutoff by a 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 which shows the standby state of the moving part of a vehicle type robot part. It is a figure which shows the appearance state of the moving part of a vehicle type robot part. It is a figure for demonstrating a series of motion of the moving part of this Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating a 1st expectation effect. It is a figure for demonstrating a 2nd expectation effect. It is a figure which shows the whole structure of a vehicle type robot part. It is a figure which shows the deformation | transformation part base and left-right direction moving part of this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the deformation | transformation mechanism part of this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the base member of this Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the movement of the position of a moving part. It is a figure for demonstrating the vibration operation | movement in the up-down direction of a deformation | transformation part. It is explanatory drawing of the positioning mechanism of the reference position in a deformation | transformation part. It is explanatory drawing of operation | movement of the positioning mechanism of the reference position in a deformation | transformation part. It is a whole perspective view which shows the internal structure of a moving part. It is explanatory drawing of a chest light-emitting substrate, a lens, and a light guide member. It is explanatory drawing of operation | movement of the light emission mechanism in a face part and a chest. It is detail drawing of 2nd FPC of this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the state which attached 2nd FPC to the deformation | transformation part. It is explanatory drawing of a motion of 2nd FPC of this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the 1st cable and 2nd cable in the deformation | transformation part of an initial form. It is a figure which shows the 1st cable and 2nd cable in the deformation | transformation part of a deformation | transformation form. It is explanatory drawing of the structure part in connection with 1st FPC in a base member. It is a figure for demonstrating in detail the 1st FPC and a base member. It is explanatory drawing of operation | movement of 1st FPC when a moving part moves. It is explanatory drawing of 1st FPC of a modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the other example of application of a vehicle type robot 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 that surrounds 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. Further, the side on which the player plays the game with respect to the pachinko gaming machine 100 shown in FIG. 1 is called the front side, and the opposite side is called the rear side.

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.

The frame member 150 also 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 stored 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 medium probability state is set. 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 for maintaining the state 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 at the first start port 121, three prize balls, when a game ball wins at 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 the number of unreserved reserves won in the second starting port 122 during the variation of the special symbol within the limit number, and the non-changed display that has passed through the gate 124 during the variation 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. A 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 based on, for example, 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 production control unit 300 instructs setting of a screen display for waiting for a customer as one of the productions.
Furthermore, the production control unit 300 sets the production content 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 short time state and the short time state.
Further, 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 (light emission pattern data) of 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 includes 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 for the CPU 331 and the like. 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 predetermined processing according to these detection signals.
Further, a frame external information terminal board 340 that transmits various types of information to the host computer installed in the hall is connected to the payout control unit 330. 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.
Furthermore, the game control unit 200 is a function unit that executes data processing related to operation control of various types of objects and prize balls, 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 supply 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. 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 time 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 of 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 this special symbol lottery using the determination result of S902 in 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 fluctuation pattern selection unit 235 determines the fluctuation pattern random value using the fluctuation pattern random value acquired in S604 or S610 of FIG. 6 and the fluctuation 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 this 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 in-stop 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 in the case of short win and 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 by 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 the types of symbols set as setting information in the RAM 203 in the jackpot determination process (FIG. 9), for example. 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.
If the winning type is a big hit with a low probability short-time gaming state (No in S1501, Yes in S1502 and S1503), the game control unit 200 turns on the short-time flag (S1504). Thereby, the setting of the gaming state in the RAM 203 becomes the low gaming state when the probability is low. 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 with a high probability short-time non-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), etc. 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, and among these, the low-probability symbol A is a long hit (low-probability short-time gaming state), 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-win 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 numbers stop and display on a straight line that extends horizontally or diagonally, and the last line 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. 17 (d), 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. 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. ) 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 production 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 change start command (No in S2001 and S2004), or when a command is received after the execution selection process of S2005, the effect control unit 300 determines whether 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 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. 29A, the RAM 303 includes a first reserved storage area 305 and a second reserved storage area 306 as a reserved status storage area for storing a status where the reserved 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). ) 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. If a normal command is extracted from the hold count 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 the lower limit of the overall variation time T is guaranteed as shown in S3104 of FIG. 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. Therefore, 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 vehicle type robot unit 5 provided in the movable accessory 115 will be described.
<Configuration of the vehicle type robot unit 5 of the movable accessory 115>
FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating a standby state of the moving unit 51 of the vehicle-type robot unit 5.
FIG. 34 is a diagram illustrating an appearance state of the moving unit 51 of the vehicle-type robot unit 5.
Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33, the gaming board 110 has an opening 110H formed at the center. The opening 110H is mainly provided so that the display screen 114S of the image display unit 114 is opposed to the opening 110H.

  The display screen 114S displays a decorative symbol 30A as the game progresses. The decorative design 30A is displayed using, for example, a plurality of numbers. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the decorative pattern 30A, the modeling movable body 4 and the vehicle-type robot unit 5 constituting the movable accessory 115 are associated with each numeral. For example, the vehicle type robot unit 5 is associated with the numeral “3”. As specific examples of the association, the number “3” is superimposed on the image of the vehicle type robot unit 5, the color scheme of the number “3” is made the same color as the vehicle type robot unit 5, or the number “3” itself is It can be configured by the characteristic shape of the vehicle-type robot unit 5.

  In the present embodiment, a hold display icon 30B for performing a hold display effect is displayed below the display screen 114S. Here, in the present embodiment, the modeling movable body 4 is positioned on the upper side of the display screen 114S, and the moving unit 51 of the vehicle type robot unit 5 is positioned on the lower side of the display screen 114S. Accordingly, the hold display icon 30B is displayed at the lower end of the display screen 114S at the right end. Further, the change icon 30C that displays the change that changes due to digestion of the reserved ball is displayed at the lower side of the display screen 114S in the center.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the game board 110 is provided with a stage 110S that is disposed above the first start port 121 and drops the game ball toward the first start port 121 after receiving the game ball once. In addition, the game board 110 includes an entry prevention unit 110G that prevents entry of a game ball into an effector such as the image display unit 114 or the movable accessory 115 on the upper side of the stage 110S.

  As shown in FIG. 33, the vehicle-type robot unit 5 includes a moving unit 51 and a base member 52 that forms a path along which the moving unit 51 moves. Further, in the present embodiment, the moving unit 51 includes a deforming unit 53 and a decorative unit 54 provided adjacent to the deforming unit 53.

(Overview of moving unit 51)
Then, the moving unit 51 shifts from the “standby state” that is the initial state shown in FIG. 33 to the “appearance state” that moves from the standby state and appears in a conspicuous position as shown in FIG. , Or move from the appearance state to the standby state.
Specifically, the deforming portion 53 of the moving portion 51 is a left end portion that is a position in a standby state (hereinafter referred to as “standby position”) as shown in FIG. 33 on the moving path formed by the base member 52. As shown in FIG. 34, a stop position is set at each of the central portions that are the appearance state positions (hereinafter referred to as “appearance positions”).

  In addition, the decorative portion 54 of the moving portion 51 is located on the moving path formed by the base member 52, as shown in FIG. 33, on the left side of the central portion that is in the standby state, and in the center that is the appearance position as shown in FIG. The stop position is set on the right side of the part and on the right end part which is also the appearance position. As described above, the decorative portion 54 of the present embodiment is provided with two stop positions in the appearance state. In the following description, regarding the position of the decoration part 54 that has shifted to the appearance state, the right side of the central part where the decoration part 54 is located is referred to as a “first appearance position”, and the right end part where the decoration part 54 is located is “ This is called “second appearance position”.

Further, the deforming unit 53 is configured to take two forms of an “initial form” that is a state before deformation shown in FIG. 33 and a “deformed form” that is a state after deformation shown in FIG. . In the present embodiment, the deformable portion 53 has a windshield portion 530 in the initial form, and is in the form of a car that draws a shape when the automobile is viewed from the front side. Furthermore, the deformation | transformation part 53 becomes a form of the robot which draws the shape of a humanoid machine life form in a deformation | transformation form. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 34, the moving unit 51 is configured to be movable and deformable as parts that form a robot, such as a face portion 531, a chest portion 532, a shoulder portion 533, and an arm portion 534. And a leg portion 535. The shoulder portion 533 further includes a corner portion 536 that moves forward and backward with respect to the shoulder portion 533.
The face portion 531 has a pair of left and right protrusions 531P on the lower side of the face portion 531 (see FIG. 40 described later). Further, the arm portion 534 has a protrusion 534P (see FIG. 38 described later). The protrusion 531P and the protrusion 534P will be described in detail later.

  And in this Embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34, the shoulder part 533, the arm part 534, the leg part 535, and the corner | angular part 536 are provided in a left-right pair. The structures of the pair of left and right parts are the same in basic structure, although there are some differences in shape. In the following description, when there is no need to particularly distinguish the structure of each pair of left and right parts, one of the left and right members will be described as a representative, and detailed description of the other member will be omitted. There is.

On the other hand, the decoration part 54 has the decoration board 541 on which the decoration of the character such as a pattern or “GO !!” was given in the present embodiment. Then, the decorative portion 54 has an “integrated state” integrated adjacent to the deformable portion 53 as shown in FIG. 33 and a “separated state” separated from the deformable portion 53 as shown in FIG. It is configured to take two states.
In the present embodiment, the “integrated state” means a state in which the deformable portion 53 and the decorative portion 54 are joined together so that they are in mechanical contact, or the deformable portion 53 and the decorative portion 54 are in contact with each other. It means a state of gathering to the extent that it appears to be.

(Outline of the base member 52)
As shown in FIG. 33, the base member 52 forms a moving path of the arc-shaped moving portion 51 that protrudes downward. In the present embodiment, the moving path of the moving unit 51 is formed along the lower edge of the opening 110H of the game board 110. That is, the moving path of the moving unit 51 is formed along the stage 110S and the entry preventing unit 110G. Further, from another viewpoint, the moving path of the moving unit 51 is formed along the lower end of the display screen 114S of the image display unit 114 facing the lower edge of the opening 110H.

Here, the moving unit 51 performs an effect control unit based on various commands from the game control unit 200 when a change effect from the start of change to the stop of change of the decorative symbol 30A is performed on the screen display in the image display unit 114. 300 operates under control. In the present embodiment, for example, an effect operation using the moving unit 51 is executed when performing a variable effect when winning a jackpot and when performing a reach effect. And according to the expectation degree of jackpot, the moving part 51 is operated and it shifts to the appearance state. For example, in the case of winning the big hit, the deforming unit 53 of the moving unit 51 is operated to move to the appearance position, and the mode is changed to the deformed form. Moreover, when performing reach production, the deformation | transformation part 53 is changed to an appearance state with a predetermined probability, and is changed to a deformation | transformation form.
By setting as described above, it is a common recognition for the players that when the deforming unit 53 of the moving unit 51 operates, the player wins a jackpot with a certain probability. For this reason, the player not only moves the deformed portion 53 of the moving portion 51 to the appearance position and shifts to the deformed form, but also relatively moves such as vibration and swinging of the deformable portion 53 of the moving portion 51 and the decorative portion 54. Even if it is a small movement, you can enjoy the game with a big hit expectation while paying attention to its behavior.

  Further, regarding the timing for actually operating the moving unit 51, for example, when the effect button 161 is pressed by the player during a predetermined time period such as between the start of change of the decorative symbol 30A and the stop of change, the movement is performed. Settings such as operating the unit 51 are made. As described above, in the present embodiment, the operation timing of the moving unit 51 is executed based on the player's operation, thereby further encouraging the player to participate in the game.

<Basic rendering operation of the moving unit 51>
FIG. 35 is a diagram for describing a series of movements of the moving unit 51 of the present embodiment.
A basic effect operation of the moving unit 51 of the present embodiment will be described. For example, in the case of winning a big hit, the basic performance operation is an operation that is performed at once from the standby state to the movement to the final appearance position and the transition to the final state (deformation form, separation state). It is. Further, in the present embodiment, the deforming portion 53 of the moving portion 51 moves from the standby position to the appearance position and shifts to the deformation mode, and the decoration portion 54 moves from the standby position to the appearance position (second appearance position). The time required to do this is set to a few seconds. As described above, the moving unit 51 that performs the basic performance operation realizes a performance with a sense of speed by moving in a blink of an eye and deforming in a blink of an eye.
In addition to the basic operation, the moving unit 51 performs an operation to stop moving or vibrate in the middle of the state from the standby state to the final appearance state. This will be described in detail later.

  First, as shown in FIG. 35A, in the standby state, the deforming portion 53 of the moving portion 51 is located at the left end portion, and the decorative portion 54 is located on the left side of the central portion. At this time, the deformable portion 53 is in the initial form, and the decorative portion 54 forms an integrated state.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 35B, when the moving unit 51 starts moving, the deforming unit 53 and the decorative unit 54 move in the right direction while maintaining the integrated state. In the present embodiment, the movement path formed by the base member 52 is formed in an arc shape that is a curve. Therefore, when moving, the deformable portion 53 and the decorative portion 54 move from the left end portion toward the central portion in the left-right direction and downward in the up-down direction. That is, the deforming part 53 and the decoration part 54 move from diagonally upper left to diagonally lower right.

Here, in the deformed portion 53 of the initial form, the windshield portion 530 protrudes upward from the lower edge (the upper side of the entry preventing portion 110G) of the opening 110H of the game board 110. Here, in this embodiment, it is configured such that the display screen 114S (see FIG. 33) of the image display unit 114 is viewed from the player through the opening 110H. In the present embodiment, in the deformable portion 53 in the initial form, the windshield portion 530 overlaps the display screen 114S of the image display portion 114.
Here, the windshield part 530 is comprised with the transparent member. Therefore, the player can see the rear display screen 114 </ b> S through the windshield portion 530. Thus, in this Embodiment, until the deformation | transformation part 53 transfers to a deformation | transformation form, the front glass part 530 which is a part which overlaps with the display screen 114S is comprised by a transparent member, and the windshield part 530 is comprised. The display screen 114S can be viewed by the player.

  And as shown in FIG.35 (c), the moving part 51 transfers to an appearance state. In the appearance state, the deforming portion 53 stops at the central portion that is the appearance position. Moreover, the decoration part 54 is located in the center part right side which is a 1st appearance position. That is, until this timing, the decorative portion 54 maintains an integrated state and is integrated with the deformable portion 53.

However, as illustrated in FIG. 35D, the decoration unit 54 continues to move and further moves toward the second appearance position. That is, in the case of a basic operation, the decorative portion 54 moves while maintaining an integral state that is integral with the deformable portion 53, and continues to move even after the deformation portion 53 stops moving. A separation state is formed.
In the present embodiment, the moving speed of the deformable portion 53 and the decorative portion 54 in the integrated state and the moving speed of the decorative portion 54 in the separated state are set substantially equal. Therefore, as the movement of the moving part 51, the deforming part 53 and the decoration part 54 appear from the standby position vigorously, the deforming part 53 stops at the appearance position, and the decoration part 54 moves further to slide. Looks like going.
In this way, the decorative portion 54 moves together with the deformable portion 53 in an integrated state, and forms a separated state with respect to the deformable portion 53 during the movement, for example, compared with a case where only one member moves. Thus, it is possible to show the player a complicated action with a sense of speed, and to entertain the player.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 35 (e), the deforming portion 53 located at the appearance position starts to deform from the initial form toward the deformed form. In this state, the decoration part 54 is stopped at the final second appearance position.

  And as shown in FIG.35 (f), the deformation | transformation part 53 transfers to a final deformation | transformation form from an initial form. In the present embodiment, the deforming unit 53 is deformed so as to expand in the vertical direction and the left-right direction from the state of drawing the shape of the car in the initial form, and shifts to the form of the robot that becomes the deformed form. In particular, the deformed deformable portion 53 rises from the lower edge of the opening 110H of the game board 110, the face portion 531 is located at the center of the display screen 114S of the image display portion 114, and the display screen 114S. It is located so as to overlap a part of the lower half (see FIG. 34).

  As described above, the deforming unit 53 and the decorative unit 54 perform the above-described basic performance operation and shift from the standby state to the appearance state, so that the player can show an impactful movement. it can.

In particular, the deforming unit 53 shifts from the initial form to the deformed form after moving from the standby position to the appearance position. Therefore, for example, compared with a case where a member whose position is fixed in advance in the central portion is deformed in the central portion, the impact felt by the player is increased. In this embodiment, while moving from the standby position (first position) to the appearance position (second position) while maintaining the initial form, which is a relatively small form, the form is relatively large at the appearance position. It shifts to the modification which is. Accordingly, when the deforming portion 53 that has moved from the end portion is located at the center portion, the player can be further surprised by the operation of greatly deforming.
Moreover, since the deformation | transformation part 53 moves along the lower edge of the opening part 110H used as the lower end part of the display screen 114S, it is comparatively inconspicuous from a stand-by position to an appearance position. On the other hand, the deforming portion 53 is greatly deformed at the central portion in the left-right direction of the display screen 114S when it is deformed. Therefore, the deformation part 53 can give a very big impact to the player.

  In the above-described example, the deforming unit 53 is deformed from the initial form to the deformed form while being located at the appearance position. For example, the deforming unit 53 operates to be deformed to the deformed form while being located at the standby position. It doesn't matter. Furthermore, you may make it transfer to a deformation | transformation form from an initial form, while moving from a stand-by position to an appearance position.

Subsequently, the transition from the appearance state of the moving unit 51 to the standby state will be described.
The transition from the appearance state of the moving unit 51 to the standby state basically performs the reverse operation of the transition from the appearance state described above with reference to FIG. 35 (a) to FIG. 35 (f). This will be specifically described below.

  First, the deforming portion 53 of the modified form shown in FIG. 35 (f) is deformed so as to contract in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction as shown in FIG. 35 (e). Specifically, various members are folded so as to shrink from the outside to the inside while moving downward. At this time, the decoration part 54 is in a state of being located at the second appearance position.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 35 (d), the deforming portion 53 is deformed into the original initial form at the appearance position. Moreover, the decoration part 54 moves to the left side from the right end part toward the center part along the arcuate path at the timing when the deforming part 53 shifts to the initial form.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (c), the decorative portion 54 shifts to an integrated state that is integrated with the deformable portion 53.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 35B, the deformable portion 53 moves along with the decorative portion 54 along an arcuate path at a timing when it is integrated with the decorative portion 54. In the present embodiment, the deformable portion 53 and the decorative portion 54 move from the central portion toward the upper left.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 35A, the deforming portion 53 stops at the left end portion that is the standby position, and the decoration portion 54 stops at the left side of the central portion that is the standby position.

  By the way, apart from the basic performance operation described above, for example, the deformable portion 53 does not shift to the deformed form at the appearance position, or the decorative portion 54 does not shift to the separated state and is not positioned at the second appearance position. There is a case where a predetermined operation is performed at a stage before the deformable portion 53 and the decorative portion 54 shift to the final appearance state. And the expectation effect that the deformation | transformation part 53 rock | fluctuates as if it transfers to a deformation | transformation form, or the decoration part 54 swings as if it transfers to a isolation | separation state is performed. In the present embodiment, as described above, the degree of expectation for winning the jackpot is set so that the deformation unit 53 shifts to the deformation mode. Therefore, for the player, the behavior as if the deforming portion 53 shifts to the deformed form is an effect that makes the player expect a big hit. Hereinafter, the first expected effect and the second expected effect will be described as specific examples of the expected effect.

<First expected production>
FIG. 36 is a diagram for explaining the first expected effect.

The first expected effect is an effect that is performed when the deforming part 53 and the decoration part 54 are located at each appearance position.
In the first expected effect, first, as described with reference to FIGS. 35A to 35C, the moving unit 51 is moved from the standby position to the appearance position. Specifically, the deforming portion 53 is stopped at the appearance position, and the decoration portion 54 is stopped at the first appearance position.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 36 (a), the deformable portion 53 is swung so as to reciprocate at a predetermined distance interval in the vertical direction around a predetermined location. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 36A, the decorative portion 54 is swung so as to reciprocate at a predetermined distance interval in the left-right direction around a predetermined location. Further, in the first expected performance, by swinging the decorative portion 54 while swinging the deformable portion 53, the swing of the deformable portion 53 in the vertical direction and the swing of the decorative portion 54 in the horizontal direction are suppressed. Run at the same time. At this time, the deforming portion 53 swings in the vertical direction while maintaining the initial form which is the form before the deformation.

As described above, in this embodiment, before the deformable portion 53 shifts to the deformed form, the deformable portion 53 swings in a predetermined direction (for example, the vertical direction), and the decoration portion 54 is different from the predetermined direction. It swings in (for example, the left-right direction). In this way, a pair of the deformable portion 53 and the decorative portion 54 as the moving portion 51 swings in different directions, thereby attracting the player's eyes, and the moving portion 51 realizes an impactful movement. doing.
In the above example, it has been described that the swing of the deformable portion 53 and the swing of the decorative portion 54 are performed simultaneously, but they may be performed at different timings.

In the first expected effect shown in FIG. 36A, for example, the deforming portion 53 swings in the up and down direction (see FIG. 36B) which is the direction when the deforming portion 53 shifts to the deformed form. That is, the moving direction when the deforming part 53 shifts to the deformed form coincides with the direction in which the deforming part 53 swings in the first expected effect. In the first expected effect shown in FIG. 36A, for example, the decorative portion 54 swings in the left-right direction (see FIG. 36B), which is the direction when the decorative portion 54 shifts to the separated state. That is, the moving direction when the decorative portion 54 shifts to the deformed form matches the direction in which the decorative portion 54 swings in the first expected effect.
Therefore, at the time of the first expected performance, the player sees these behaviors while being excited with the expectation that the deformable portion 53 will shift to the deformed form and the decorative portion 54 will shift to the separated state. Become. As a result, the player can play a game while enjoying the movement of the moving unit 51.

  In addition, as an operation | movement after rocking | fluctuation in the different direction of said moving part 51, the some pattern from which the expectation degree of jackpot winning is different can be prepared, for example. For example, as an effect with a high expectation of winning a big hit, as shown in FIG. 36B, the deformable portion 53 is deformed into a deformed form, and the decorative portion 54 is moved to the second appearance position to be in a separated state. Can be migrated. On the other hand, for example, as an effect with a low expectation of winning a big hit, an operation of returning the moving unit 51 from the state shown in FIG. 36A to the standby state shown in FIG. 33 can be performed.

Moreover, before the deformation | transformation part 53 transfers to a deformation | transformation form, the deformation | transformation part 53 rock | fluctuates in an up-down direction in the state which maintained the initial form. As described above, the deforming portion 53 shifts to the deformed form while moving upward. Therefore, when the deforming portion 53 maintains the initial form and moves in the vertical direction, the player's expectation for the transition to the deformed form of the deforming portion 53 increases.
For example, in the case of performing an effect that makes the deformation unit 53 operate to be considered to be a transition to the deformation mode, for example, an effect of the operation of repeating the state in which the deformation unit 53 is deformed to about half and the initial mode is also conceivable. . On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the deformable portion 53 is swung in the vertical direction in a state where the initial form before shifting to the deformed form is intentionally maintained. This increases the player's attention as to whether or not the swinging deformable portion 53 is greatly deformed thereafter. Therefore, the expectation of the player who desires the deforming portion 53 to shift to the deformed form can be further increased.

In the first expected effect, the deforming unit 53 can be operated as follows in conjunction with the display of the decorative symbol 30A displayed on the display screen 114S.
As shown in FIG. 36A, in the changing effect, for example, the changing decorative pattern 30A is displayed on the display screen 114S. In the example of FIG. 36 (a), the left central decorative symbol 30A and the right decorative symbol 30A are in a stopped state, and the remaining central decorative symbol 30A is changing (so-called reach state). It is. In this state, the deforming unit 53 appears at the standby position while maintaining the initial form. At this time, the deformable portion 53 is in a state where it does not overlap with the decorative design 30A at all or only a part of it overlaps with the decorative design 30A. That is, in a state in which the decorative symbol 30A is variably displayed, the deforming unit 53 does not hide all of the decorative symbol 30A or most of the decorative symbol 30A.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 36B, for example, immediately before the variation of the decorative symbol 30A displayed on the display screen 114S in the variation effect stops, the deformation unit 53 shifts to the deformation mode. And after the deformation | transformation part 53 transfers to a deformation | transformation form, the decoration symbol 30A stops a fluctuation | variation. At this time, the deformable portion 53 is in a state of being overlaid on most of the decorative symbol 30A. Thereafter, when the deforming portion 53 returns to the initial form, the player can confirm the entire appearance of the three decorative symbols 30A. That is, when the deformed portion 53 is retracted, the aligned decorative pattern 30A appears in the back, so that the player's Exciting feeling can be enhanced.

  In the example of FIG. 36B, the deformed deforming portion 53 is positioned so as to overlap the decorative design 30A so that a part of the decorative design 30A can be seen. However, for example, the deformed deformable portion 53 may hide all of the decorative symbols 30A. For example, when the left and right decorative symbols 30A are already stopped, only the remaining central decorative symbol 30A is hidden. Alternatively, it may be positioned so as to hide most of the remaining central decorative pattern 30A.

<Second expected production>
FIG. 37 is a diagram for explaining the second expected effect.
The second expected effect is an effect that is performed when the moving unit 51 is located at the standby position.
The moving unit 51 swings in a reciprocating manner at a predetermined distance interval around a predetermined location in a direction of moving toward the appearance position at the standby position and a direction of returning to the standby position. In this embodiment, since the moving path of the moving part 51 formed by the base member 52 is formed so as to protrude downward, the swing at the standby position is from the diagonally upper left to the diagonally lower right. . That is, the deforming part 53 and the decoration part 54 constituting the moving part 51 swing in an oblique direction at the standby position.

Then, when the moving unit 51 swings at the standby position, the player expects to start a basic effect operation using the moving unit 51. That is, in the effect using the moving unit 51, the player operates the moving unit 51 as described with reference to FIG. 35A by swinging at the standby position which is the earliest stage. Feel that will start.
As a result, the player's attention to the moving unit 51 increases, and it is possible to increase the expectation of the player who wishes to shift to the deformed form.

  In particular, in the second expected performance, as shown in FIG. 37A, the deforming portion 53 swings in an oblique direction at the standby position (first position). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 37 (b), the deformable portion 53 swings in the vertical direction at the appearance position (second position). As described above, in the present embodiment, the deforming portion 53 that is the same effect body swings in an oblique direction that is a predetermined direction at the standby position, and the vertical direction that is different from the predetermined direction at the appearance position. Oscillates. That is, the deforming portion 53 that is the same effect body swings in different directions at different positions. Therefore, since the player can show various movements in the direction in which the deformable portion 53 swings, for example, it is possible to show the player an impacting performance operation.

Also, as shown in FIG. 37 (a), the deformable portion 53 is swung in the direction toward the appearance position (second position) at the standby position (first position), and thereafter, FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, a two-stage effect operation of swinging the deformable portion 53 in the direction of deformation to the deformed form (second form) at the appearance position (second position) may be performed.
In the present embodiment, for example, when winning a jackpot, the deforming unit 53 is finally located at the appearance position and shifts to the deformed form. Therefore, the player first expects that the deforming portion 53 is located at the appearance position. Therefore, the player's sense of expectation can be enhanced by swinging the deformable portion 53 in the direction toward the appearance position at the standby position. Further, in the present embodiment, the player's expectation is further enhanced by swinging the deforming portion 53 in the direction of movement when the deforming portion 53 is deformed at the appearance position. As described above, by performing a two-stage effect operation by swinging the deforming portion 53 as an effect to expect a big hit, it is possible to greatly increase the player's sense of expectation.

  In the present embodiment, the deformable portion 53 in the state of being in the standby position has a car shape. On the other hand, the deforming portion 53 that has shifted to the deformed form at the appearance position has a robot shape. For this reason, when the deforming portion 53 is swung at the standby position, a sound that blows the engine of the car is emitted from the speaker 156. On the other hand, when the deformable portion 53 is swung at the appearance position, a sound that causes the robot to operate may be played from the speaker 156. In other words, the deforming unit 53 that is the same effect body may swing in different directions at different positions and emit different sounds.

  In the second expected effect, the deforming unit 53 can be operated as follows in conjunction with the display of the decorative symbol 30A displayed on the display screen 114S.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 37 (a), the changing decorative pattern 30A is displayed on the display screen 114S in the changing effect, for example. In the example of FIG. 37 (a), the left decorative pattern 30A and the right decorative pattern 30A are in a state of being stopped together (so-called reach or not). In this state, the deformable portion 53 swings in the standby position in the direction of movement toward the appearance position, thereby increasing the player's expectation of jackpot.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 37 (b), when the left decorative pattern 30A and the right decorative pattern 30A are aligned and stopped, the remaining central decorative pattern 30A changes (so-called). Reach state). In this state, the deforming portion 53 can further expand the player's expectation for winning the jackpot by swinging in the moving direction when the deforming portion 53 transitions to the deformed form at the appearance position.

  In the second expected effect, for example, referring to FIG. 37 (b), the example in which the deformable portion 53 is swung in the vertical direction is used as the swing at the appearance position. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Absent. For example, it can be suggested that even when the decorative portion 54 shifts to the separated state, the deformable portion 53 shifts to a final form such as a shift to a deformed form thereafter. Therefore, the big hit may be expected by swinging the decorative portion 54 in the left-right direction at the first appearance position.

  Further, the first expected effect and the second expected effect may be appropriately combined. That is, regarding the combination of the operation of the moving unit 51 and the operation of the changing effect displayed on the display screen 114S, for example, FIG. 37 (a), FIG. 37 (b) (FIG. 36 (a)), and FIG. You can do it step by step.

Furthermore, when performing a change effect, for example, a pseudo continuous notice (pseudo train) may be advanced with the operation of the moving unit 51 as an opportunity. In the present embodiment, when the pseudo-continuous effect is executed, for example, the probability of winning a jackpot can be set to be high.
In the present embodiment, when the pseudo-continuous presentation is started, or when the player feels that the pseudo-continuous presentation is started, the deforming unit 53 is moved to the appearance position, and see FIG. 36 (a). As described above, the deformable portion 53 is swung in the vertical direction. Furthermore, after that, as described with reference to FIG. 36 (b), a pseudo-continuous effect is performed after the deformable portion 53 has shifted to the deformed form, or the deformable portion 53 is deformed in the initial form at a predetermined rate. It is set so that a pseudo-continuous effect is performed without shifting to a form.
As a result, the player can first expect that the pseudo-continuous production is started by the deformation unit 53 moving to the appearance position. Furthermore, since the pseudo-continuous effect is surely executed when the deforming portion 53 shifts to the deformed form, the player can play a game while expecting whether or not the deformable portion 53 shifts to the deformed form.

In the present embodiment, the numeral “3” constituting the decorative symbol 30 </ b> A is associated with the vehicle-type robot unit 5. Therefore, for example, the moving unit 51 (deformation unit 53, decoration unit 54) may be operated in correspondence with the variation state of the numeral “3” of the decoration symbol 30A. Specifically, when the numeral “3” of the decorative symbol 30A stops changing or temporarily stops changing, the deformable portion 53 is moved to the appearance position and described with reference to FIG. As described above, the deformable portion 53 may be swung in the vertical direction.
This also applies to the number “7” of the modeling movable body 4 and the decorative design 30A. That is, the modeling movable body 4 may be operated corresponding to the variation state of the numeral “7” of the decorative pattern 30A.

  Furthermore, as described above, the deformable portion 53 includes the windshield portion 530 that allows the player to see the display screen 114S through the screen. Therefore, predetermined information may be displayed at a position corresponding to the windshield 530 on the display screen 114S. That is, the predetermined information is reflected in the back of the windshield 530 as viewed from the player. As the predetermined information, for example, information that suggests the current gaming state, information related to a variation effect, explanation information about a specific effect, privilege information that is useful to the player, and the like can be used.

  In the present embodiment, when the deforming portion 53 moves to the central portion, as shown in FIG. 33, the windshield portion 530 is positioned below the display screen 114S and in the central portion. At this time, as described above, the change icon 30C is displayed at the lower side of the display screen 114S and in the center. However, in the present embodiment, the windshield unit 530 can transmit the display screen 114S and show it to the player. Therefore, the player can check the variation icon 30C through the windshield unit 530.

  On the other hand, when the deforming unit 53 shifts to the deformed mode, the deforming unit 53 hides the central portion of the display screen 114S as shown in FIG. However, in the present embodiment, it is possible to perform an effect related to the prior determination using the variation icon 30C by the movement of showing or hiding the variation icon 30C by the deforming unit 53.

  Specifically, based on the result of the prior determination, for example, the display mode of the variation icon 30C can be changed during the variation. Therefore, first, the deformed portion 53 of the initial form is positioned at the appearance position. The variation icon 30 </ b> C can be confirmed through the windshield unit 530. Thereafter, the deformable portion 53 is shifted to a deformed form. At this time, the display mode of the variation icon 30C is changed by changing the color or pattern of the variation icon 30C. Further, thereafter, the deformable portion 53 is returned to the initial form again. If it does so, a player will notice the change of the said fluctuation | variation icon 30C before and behind the operation | movement of the deformation | transformation part 53. FIG. In the present embodiment, the display mode of the variation icon 30C is not simply changed, but the display mode is changed in accordance with the operation of hiding the display screen 114S by the deformation unit 53, so that the player can play more games. Can be entertained.

Next, the mechanism of the vehicle type robot unit 5 that performs the rendering operation as described above will be described in detail.
FIG. 38 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of the vehicle-type robot unit 5.
FIG. 39 is a diagram showing the deformable portion base 61 and the left-right direction moving portion 64 of the present embodiment.
38 and 39 are views of the vehicle-type robot unit 5 as seen from the rear side.

  As shown in FIG. 38, the deforming portion 53 is a mechanism for realizing the deforming operation and the moving operation of the face portion 531, the chest portion 532, the shoulder portion 533, the arm portion 534, the leg portion 535, and the corner portion 536. The deformation part base 61 that is a base for mounting each component to be configured, the vertical movement part 62 that mainly constitutes the movement mechanism in the vertical direction of the deformation part 53, and the deformation mechanism in the vertical and horizontal directions in the deformation part 53 are configured. It has a deformation mechanism part 63 and a left-right direction moving part 64 that mainly constitutes a moving mechanism in the left-right direction (arc direction) of the deformation part 53 and the decoration part 54.

First, the deformation part base 61, the vertical movement part 62, and the deformation mechanism part 63 will be described.
(Configuration of the deformable portion base 61)
The deformable portion base 61 includes a base body portion 611, a first gear train 612, and a drive motor 613.
The base body 611 is a plate-like member, and serves as a basis for movement of the position of the entire deformation portion 53 in the left-right direction and movement for deformation in the up-down direction. And the base main-body part 611 supports the 1st moving member 621 mentioned later of the up-down direction moving part 62 so that a movement in an up-down direction is possible. The base body 611 has a first fixed rack 611R. The first fixed rack 611R is formed by extending a vertical direction in which a rack gear is formed.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 39, the base main body 611 has a guided projection 611P, a first guide groove 611G1, and a second guide groove 611G2.
The guided projection 611P is fitted in a vertical groove 522T of the base member 52 described later so as to be movable in the vertical direction.

  The first guide groove 611G1 is a groove formed to extend in the vertical direction. In the present embodiment, the first guide groove 611G1 is provided as a pair on the right side and the left side of the base body 611. In addition, a convex portion 641P provided in a first guided portion 641 described later is fitted into the first guide groove 611G1. The first guide groove 611G1 relatively moves the first guided portion 641 and the base main body portion 611 in the vertical direction while guiding the movement of the convex portion 641P.

  The second guide groove 611G2 is a groove formed mainly extending in a substantially oblique direction. In the present embodiment, the second guide groove 611G2 and the base main body 611 are provided as a pair on the right side and the left side. Further, a convex portion 642P provided in a second guided portion 642, which will be described later, is fitted into the second guide groove 611G2. The second guide groove 611G2 relatively allows the second guided portion 642 and the base main body portion 611 to move when the second guided portion 642 moves along the arcuate path.

As shown in FIG. 38, the first gear train 612 is connected to a rack gear portion 6211, which will be described later, of the first moving member 621. Further, the first gear train 612 is driven by the drive motor 613 to rotate. In the present embodiment, the gear directly connected to the rack gear portion 6211 among the plurality of gears constituting the first gear train 612 is the pinion gear.
The drive motor 613 is connected to the first gear train 612 and drives the first gear train 612. The drive motor 613 is controlled by the lamp control unit 320 and operates the first gear train 612 by rotation in a predetermined timing and a predetermined direction.

(Configuration of the vertical movement unit 62)
As shown in FIG. 38, the vertical direction moving unit 62 includes a first moving member 621, a second gear train 622, a second moving member 623, a third gear train 624, and a third moving member 625. doing.
The first moving member 621 is a plate-like member and is supported by the base body 611 so as to be movable in the vertical direction. Further, the first moving member 621 is formed with a rack gear portion 6211. The rack gear portion 6211 is connected to the first gear train 612.
Further, the first moving member 621 supports the second moving member 623 so as to be movable in the vertical direction. The first moving member 621 holds the gears of the second gear train 622 in a rotatable manner.
Further, the first moving member 621 has a second rack gear portion 6212. The second rack gear portion 6212 is formed by forming a rack gear and extending in the vertical direction. Further, the second rack gear portion 6212 is supported by the first moving member 621 so as to be movable by a predetermined distance with respect to the first moving member 621 in the vertical direction.

  The first moving member 621 supports the leg portion 535 on the front side. Note that the upper end portion of the leg portion 535 is rotatably attached to the first moving member 621, and the lower end portion is movably connected to the base main body portion 611.

  The second gear train 622 is connected to the first fixed rack 611R on the lower side and is connected to a third rack gear portion 623R (described later) of the second moving member 623 on the upper side.

  The second moving member 623 supports the third moving member 625 so as to be movable in the vertical direction. Further, the second moving member 623 rotatably holds each gear of the third gear train 624. Further, the second moving member 623 has a third rack gear portion 623R. The third rack gear portion 623R is formed by extending a vertical direction in which a rack gear is formed. In the present embodiment, a chest 532, a shoulder 533, and an arm 534 are attached to the front side of the second moving member 623.

  The third gear train 624 is connected to the second rack gear portion 6212 of the first moving member 621 on the lower side, and connected to a later-described fourth rack gear portion 625R of the third moving member 625 on the upper side.

  The third moving member 625 has a fourth rack gear portion 625R. The fourth rack gear portion 625R extends in the vertical direction and forms a rack gear. The fourth rack gear portion 625R is connected to the third gear train 624. In the present embodiment, a face portion 531 is attached to the front side of the third moving member 625.

  Further, the front-rear relationship of the main members of the deformable portion base 61 and the up-down direction moving portion 62 configured as described above will be described. In the present embodiment, the base main body 611, the first moving member 621, the second moving member 623, and the third moving member 625 are arranged in order from the rear side to the front side. Then, these plate-like members are relatively slid in a state where the surfaces are kept substantially parallel to each other, whereby the deformable portion 53 is expanded and contracted in the vertical direction. A specific operation will be described below.

(Operation of the vertical movement unit 62)
The deforming unit 53 configured as described above moves the positions of the face 531, the chest 532, the shoulder 533, the arm 534, and the leg 535 in the vertical direction by the vertical moving unit 62. This will be specifically described below.

  First, the first gear train 612 is driven by the drive motor 613. The first gear train 612 moves the first moving member 621 in the vertical direction via the rack gear portion 6211. Here, the leg portion 535 is connected to the first moving member 621. Accordingly, when the first moving member 621 moves in the vertical direction, the leg portion 535 moves in the vertical direction together with the first moving member 621.

In addition, since the second gear train 622 is rotatably held by the first moving member 621, the second gear train 622 also moves as the first moving member 621 moves. At this time, the first fixed rack 611R connected to the second gear train 622 does not move together with the first moving member 621. Therefore, the second gear train 622 is caught by the first fixed rack 611R and rotated. When the second gear train 622 rotates, the second moving member 623 moves through the third rack gear portion 623R connected to the second gear train 622.
A chest 532, a shoulder 533, and an arm 534 are attached to the second moving member 623. Therefore, when the second moving member 623 moves in the vertical direction, the chest part 532, the shoulder part 533, and the arm part 534 move in the vertical direction together with the second moving member 623.

  Thereafter, as the second moving member 623 moves, the third gear train 624 held by the second moving member 623 moves together with the second moving member 623. At this time, the second rack gear portion 6212 connected to the third gear train 624 moves together with the third gear train 624 upward by a predetermined distance. When the second rack gear portion 6212 moves by a predetermined distance, the second rack gear portion 6212 does not move relative to the first moving member 621. Then, the third gear train 624 that moves relative to the first moving member 621 is caught by the second rack gear portion 6212 that has stopped moving relative to the first moving member 621 and rotates.

  The rotating third gear train 624 moves the third moving member 625 in the vertical direction via the fourth rack gear portion 625R. A face portion 531 is attached to the third moving member 625. Therefore, when the third moving member 625 moves in the vertical direction, the face portion 531 moves in the vertical direction together with the third moving member 625. In this way, the face portion 531 protrudes upward.

(Configuration of Deformation Mechanism 63)
FIG. 40 is a diagram showing the deformation mechanism unit 63 of the present embodiment. FIG. 40 is a view of the deformable portion 53 as seen from the rear side.
As shown in FIG. 40A, the deformation mechanism unit 63 includes a support 631, a contact moving unit 632 disposed on the rear side of the support 631, and an arm unit on the rear side of the contact moving unit 632. 534 and a link portion 633 disposed on the front side of 534. Further, as shown in FIG. 38, the deformation mechanism portion 63 has a second link portion 634.

  Note that in this embodiment, the shoulder portion 533, the arm portion 534, the leg portion 535, and the corner portion 536 are provided in a pair of left and right. Therefore, a contact moving part 632, a link part 633, and a second link part 634 are also provided in a pair of left and right as a mechanism for deforming and moving these pair of parts. However, the structure of the pair of left and right parts is the same in basic configuration, although there is a slight difference in shape. Therefore, in the following description, when there is no need to particularly distinguish the structures of the pair of left and right parts, one of the left and right members will be described as a representative, and a detailed description of the other member will be omitted.

A second moving member 623 (see FIG. 38) is attached to the support 631 from the rear side. A chest 532 (see FIG. 38) is attached to the support 631 from the front side. The support 631 has an arm rotation shaft 631S and a guide groove 631G.
The arm rotation shaft 631 </ b> S forms an axis of rotation of the arm portion 534 and supports the arm portion 534. Accordingly, the arm rotation shaft 631 </ b> S serves as the rotation center of the arm portion 534.
The guide groove 631G is a groove formed substantially along the vertical direction. The guide groove 631G guides the movement of the contact moving unit 632 in the vertical direction. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, a shoulder portion 533 is attached to the contact moving portion 632. Therefore, the guide groove 631G guides the movement of the shoulder portion 533.

The contact moving part 632 has a Y-shaped outline. The contact moving portion 632 is different from the link rotation shaft 632S, the shoulder holding portion 632H, the first arm portion 6321 extending in one direction from the link rotation shaft 632S, and the first arm portion 6321 from the link rotation shaft 632S. And a second arm portion 6322 extending in the direction.
The link rotation shaft 632S forms an axis for the link portion 633 to rotate.
The shoulder holding portion 632H supports the shoulder portion 533, and the movement is guided by the guide groove 631G.
The first arm 6321 has a first protrusion 6321P that protrudes toward the rear side at the end. The second arm portion 6322 has a second protrusion 6322P that protrudes toward the rear side at the end. The first protrusion 6321P and the second protrusion 6322P are configured to come into contact with the protrusion 531P formed on the face 531 according to the position of the face 531.

  One end side of the link portion 633 is rotatably held by the link rotation shaft 632S, and the other end side is rotatably connected to the arm portion 534. Accordingly, the link portion 633 moves together with the contact moving portion 632 and rotates around the link rotation shaft 632S as the rotation shaft. And the link part 633 moves the arm part 534 to an up-down direction.

  As shown in FIG. 38, the second link portion 634 is configured to be able to contact a protrusion 534 </ b> P formed on the arm portion 534. Then, the second link portion 634 contacts the protrusion 534 </ b> P according to the operation of the arm portion 534, and advances and retracts the corner portion 536 relative to the shoulder portion 533.

(Operation of the deformation mechanism 63)
The deformation mechanism portion 63 configured as described above acts so that the shoulder portion 533, the arm portion 534, and the corner portion 536 are deformed by moving the face portion 531 up and down by the above-described vertical movement portion 62.
First, an operation when the deforming unit 53 is deformed from the initial form to the deformed form will be described.
When the face portion 531 moves upward from the state shown in FIG. 40A, the protrusion 531P of the face portion 531 contacts the first protrusion portion 6321P of the contact moving portion 632 as shown in FIG. . Accordingly, the contact moving part 632 moves upward while being guided by the guide groove 631G of the support 631. Then, the shoulder 533 attached to the contact moving unit 632 moves so as to be lifted upward. Further, when the link portion 633 connected to the contact moving portion 632 moves, the arm portion 534 moves so as to be lifted upward with the arm rotation shaft 631S as a fulcrum.
As shown in FIG. 38, the protrusion 534 </ b> P pushes up the second link part 634 by moving the arm part 534 upward. As a result, the corner portion 536 that contacts the second link portion 634 moves upward.

Further, when the face portion 531 is further moved upward, as shown in FIG. 40C, the contact moving portion 632 is caught at the upper end portion of the guide groove 631G, and the contact moving portion 632 is further moved. No longer moves. At this time, the shoulder portion 533 is located in the uppermost direction, the arm portion 534 is located in the uppermost direction, and the corner portion 536 is also moved in the uppermost direction.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the shoulder portion 533, the arm portion 534, and the corner portion 536 are moved upward by moving the face portion 531 upward. That is, the other shoulders 533, arms 534, and corners 536 can be moved upward simply by moving the face 531 upward.

  In the present embodiment, the second rack gear portion 6212 is movable by a certain distance with respect to the first moving member 621, so that the timing of the upward movement of the face portion 531 is set to, for example, the chest portion 532 or the like. The timing of the upward movement is delayed. As a result, the third moving member 625 moves upward from a state where the second moving member 623 is raised upward to some extent. Then, by the movement of the third moving member 625, as described above, the shoulder portion 533, the arm portion 534, and the corner portion 536 move upward. Therefore, it is possible to show a movement in which the shoulder portion 533, the arm portion 534, and the corner portion 536 are deformed after moving upward as a whole.

Next, an operation when the deformation unit 53 is deformed from the deformed form to the initial form will be described.
The face 531 is moved downward from the state shown in FIG. The protrusion 531P of the face portion 531 moves downward. Then, the shoulder portion 533 and the arm portion 534 are not supported by the contact moving portion 632 in the upward direction, and move downward with their own weight. And the shoulder part 533 attached to the contact moving part 632 moves so that it may fall below. Further, when the link portion 633 connected to the contact moving portion 632 moves downward, the arm portion 534 also moves downward with the arm rotation shaft 631S as a fulcrum.
As shown in FIG. 38, in the present embodiment, when the arm portion 534 moves downward, the projection 534P moves downward, and the second link portion 634 also falls downward. As a result, the corner portion 536 that contacts the second link portion 634 moves downward.
As described above, finally, the process proceeds to the initial form shown in FIG.

  As described above, in the deformable portion 53 of the present embodiment, when lifting, the shoulder portion 533 and the arm portion 534 are moved upward using the power of the face portion 531 to be driven. On the other hand, when lowering, the structure is simplified so that the shoulder 533 and the arm 534 are lowered by their own weight.

  It is assumed that the shoulder portion 533 and the arm portion 534 are not lowered downward due to their own weight. In such a case, as shown in FIG. 40A, the protrusion 531 </ b> P contacts the second protrusion 6322 </ b> P of the contact moving part 632 by moving the face 531 downward. Then, the contact moving part 632 is forcibly pushed down by the face part 531. As a result, the shoulder part 533 and the arm part 534 connected to the contact moving part 632 move downward. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the shoulder portion 533 and the arm portion 534 are configured to move downward with their own weight, and the shoulder portion 533 and the arm portion 534 do not move with their own weight, the shoulder portion 533 is used. The arm 534 is forcibly pushed down.

(Structure of the left-right direction moving part 64)
As shown in FIG. 39, the left-right direction moving part 64 has a first guided part 641 and a second guided part 642.
The first guided portion 641 includes an arc portion 6411 having an arc shape and a base coupling portion 6412 coupled to the base body portion 611. Further, the arc portion 6411 and the base connecting portion 6412 are attached so as to sandwich the base main body portion 521 at a location where a first base guide 522 of the base main body portion 521 described later is formed. In the present embodiment, the arc portion 6411 is disposed on the rear side of the base body portion 521, and the base connecting portion 6412 is disposed on the front side of the base body portion 521 (see FIG. 42 described later).

The arc portion 6411 is a member formed in an arc shape and is fixed to the base connecting portion 6412. Further, the arc portion 6411 is fitted into a first base guide 522 described later, and moves from one end 522S of the first base guide 522 to the other end 522E (see FIG. 41 described later) along the first base guide 522. .
The base connecting portion 6412 is a member formed in a substantially arc shape, and has a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) convex portions 641P that protrude toward the base member 52 (see FIG. 33 and the like). ing. The convex portion 641P is fitted into the first guide groove 611G1 of the base body portion 611.

  The second guided portion 642 includes an arc portion 6421 and a rack gear portion 6422 fixed to the arc portion 6421. The arc portion 6421 and the rack gear portion 6422 are attached so as to sandwich the base body portion 521 at a location where a second base guide 523 of the base body portion 521 described later is formed. In the present embodiment, arc portion 6421 is disposed on the rear side of base body portion 521, and rack gear portion 6422 is disposed on the front side of base body portion 521 (see FIG. 42 described later).

The arc portion 6421 is a member formed in an arc shape, and is fixed to the rack gear portion 6422. The arc portion 6421 is fitted into a second base guide 523 described later, and moves from one end 523S of the second base guide 523 to the other end 523E (see FIG. 41 described later) along the second base guide 523. .
The rack gear portion 6422 is a member formed in a substantially arc shape, and includes a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) projections protruding toward the rack gear portion 642G and the base member 52 (see FIG. 33 and the like) side. Part 642P. The rack gear portion 6422 has a rack gear formed on the side facing a pinion gear 525 described later. Further, the convex portion 642P is fitted into the second guide groove 611G2 of the base body portion 611.

FIG. 41 is a diagram showing the base member 52 of the present embodiment. FIG. 41 is a view of the base member 52 as viewed from the front side.
(Configuration of base member 52)
The base member 52 is provided on the rear side of the base body 521, the first base guide 522 formed in the base body 521, the second base guide 523 formed in the base body 521, and the base body 521. A second drive motor 524, and a pinion gear 525 connected to the motor shaft of the second drive motor 524.

  The base body 521 is a plate-like member that serves as a basis for attaching various members. In the present embodiment, base main body 521 is attached to the rear surface of game board 110. The base main body 521 is fixed to a predetermined member inside the pachinko gaming machine 100.

The first base guide 522 is an arc-shaped groove formed so as to protrude downward. The first base guide 522 has one end 522S on the left side in the left-right direction and the other end 522E on the right side. Then, the one end portion 522S determines the position of the arc portion 6411 (see FIG. 39) of the left-right direction moving portion 64 so that the deformable portion 53 of the moving portion 51 is located at the standby position. The other end 522E determines the position of the arc portion 6411 (see FIG. 39) of the left-right direction moving portion 64 so that the deformable portion 53 is located at the appearance position.
In the present embodiment, the first base guide 522 has a vertical groove 522T extending along the vertical direction at a substantially central portion in the horizontal direction. The vertical groove 522T guides the movement of the guided protrusion 611P (see FIG. 39) of the base body 611.

  The second base guide 523 is an arc-shaped groove formed so as to protrude upward. The second base guide 523 has one end 523S on the left side in the left-right direction and the other end 523E on the right side. The one end 523S is formed at substantially the same position as the one end 522S of the first base guide 522 in the left-right direction. On the other hand, the other end 523E is formed at a position on the right side of the other end 522E of the first base guide 522 in the left-right direction. Then, the one end portion 523S is determined so that the decoration portion 54 of the moving portion 51 is located at the standby position. The other end 523E is determined so that the decorative portion 54 is located at the second appearance position.

  The second drive motor 524 is connected to the pinion gear 525 and drives the pinion gear 525. The second drive motor 524 is controlled by the lamp control unit 320 and operates the pinion gear 525 by rotation in a predetermined timing and a predetermined direction.

  The pinion gear 525 is connected to the rack gear part 642G of the moving part 51. The pinion gear 525 converts the rotational motion of the second drive motor 524 into movement along the arc of the second guided portion 642.

(Operation of the left-right direction moving part 64)
FIG. 42 is a diagram for explaining the movement of the position of the moving unit 51.
FIG. 42 is a view of the base member 52 as seen from the rear side. Further, in FIG. 42, the members related to the movement of the position among the base member 52 and the moving part 51 are illustrated, and the description of other members is omitted.
As shown in FIG. 42A, in a state where the moving part 51 is located at the standby position, the arc part 6411 of the first guided part 641 is in contact with the one end part 522S of the first base guide 522. . Further, the arc portion 6421 of the second guided portion 642 is in contact with the one end portion 523S of the second base guide 523.

  Thereafter, the pinion gear 525 is driven to move the second guided portion 642 to the right in the left-right direction via the rack gear portion 6422. As the second guided portion 642 moves, the entire decorative portion 54 and the deformable portion 53 move to the right in the left-right direction. Then, as shown in FIG. 42B, the arc portion 6411 of the first guided portion 641 hits the other end portion 522E. If it does so, the 1st to-be-guided part 641 and the base main-body part 611 cannot move relatively in the left-right direction. Therefore, the movement in the left-right direction (arc direction) of the deformable portion 53 supported by the base main body portion 611 stops at the appearance position.

Further, the pinion gear 525 is driven to move the second guided portion 642 to the right side. Then, the first guided portion 641 does not move as described above, but the second guided portion 642 further moves toward the right side. The decorative portion 54 is fixed to the second guided portion 642. Therefore, the decoration part 54 moves further in a state where the movement of the deformation part 53 is stopped.
Then, as shown in FIG. 42C, the arc portion 6421 of the second guided portion 642 abuts against the other end portion 523E of the second base guide 523. At this time, the movement of the decorative portion 54 attached to the second guided portion 642 in the left-right direction (arc direction) stops at the second appearance position.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the movement in the left-right direction (arc direction) of the deforming portion 53 and the decorative portion 54 constituting the moving portion 51 and the predetermined position are performed by the left-right moving portion 64 and the base member 52. Is stopped.

FIG. 43 is a diagram for explaining the vibration operation of the deformable portion 53 in the vertical direction.
Next, the vertical movement of the deformable portion 53 that occurs when the decorative portion 54 moves while the movement of the deformable portion 53 is stopped will be described with reference to FIG.

  The state shown in FIG. 43 (a) is a state in which the deformable portion 53 is located at the appearance position as described with reference to FIG. 42 (c). Then, from this state, the second guided portion 642 is moved toward the right side. At this time, the second guided portion 642 moves toward the right side in a state where the arc portion 6411 of the first guided portion 641 hits the other end portion 522E (see FIG. 43B) of the first base guide 522. I will let you.

  The convex portion 642P of the second guided portion 642 is fitted in the second guide groove 611G2 of the base body portion 611. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 43 (b), when the second guided portion 642 moves to the right side, an upward force acts on the base main body portion 611. Here, the second guided portion 642 and the first guided portion 641 are fitted into the second base guide 523 and the first base guide 522, respectively. Therefore, the second guided portion 642 and the first guided portion 641 do not move in the vertical direction.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 43 (c), the base main body 611 moves upward. That is, the deformable portion 53 moves so as to be lifted upward.
Note that the base body 611 has a first guide groove 611G1 extending in the vertical direction, and therefore the vertical movement is not hindered by the first guided portion 641. Further, when the base main body 611 moves in the vertical direction, the guided protrusion 611P is guided by the vertical groove 522T.

  Note that when the second guided portion 642 is moved to the left in the left-right direction from the state shown in FIG. 43C, the second guide groove 611G2 and the convex portion 642P that fits into the base body 611 face downward. Force acts. As a result, the base main body 611 moves downward. That is, the deformable portion 53 moves so as to be lowered downward.

  In the moving part 51 and the base member 52 configured as described above, at the appearance position, for example, an operation of moving the decoration part 54 in a direction separating the decoration part 54 from the deformation part 53 and an operation of moving the decoration part 54 in the direction of uniting are periodically performed. By repeating, the deformation | transformation part 53 can be rock | fluctuated to the up-down direction, and the decoration part 54 can be rock | fluctuated to the left-right direction. For example, the swinging of the deformable portion 53 in the vertical direction and the swinging of the decorative portion 54 in the left-right direction in the first expected effect and the second expected effect described above can be realized by this operation.

  In addition, the moving direction of the moving part 51 in this Embodiment is not restricted to this Embodiment. Further, the position where the vehicle-type robot unit 5 is arranged is not limited to the lower side of the game board 110 of the present embodiment. For example, the vehicle-type robot unit 5 may be arranged on the right or left side in the left-right direction and the upper side in the up-down direction on the game board 110.

Moreover, the timing which operates the moving part 51 is not limited when the fluctuation production from the fluctuation | variation start of the decoration symbol 30A in the image display part 114 to a fluctuation | variation stop is performed as mentioned above.
For example, the moving unit 51 may be operated to notify the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 100, such as a high probability state or a short time state, separately from the timing of whether or not to win the jackpot. At this time, the timing at which the moving unit 51 is operated to notify the gaming state may be a predetermined timing before shifting to the specific gaming state or after entering the specific gaming state.
Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a game ball may win the second grand prize opening 127, and for example, when moving to the high probability state or when shifting to the short time state, the moving unit 51 may be operated. .
Then, when the moving unit 51 shifts to the appearance state, it is suggested or notified to the player when any change occurs in the gaming state or at timings before and after the change of the gaming state. It doesn't matter.

<Configuration of reference position positioning mechanism>
Here, the positioning mechanism for the reference position in the deformable portion 53 of the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram of a reference position positioning mechanism in the deformable portion 53. FIG. 44 shows a view of the deforming portion base 61 and the vertical movement portion 62 as seen from the rear side.
The deformable portion base 61 has a reference portion 611E and a rack movement allowance portion 611H at the lower end.
The reference portion 611E has a surface facing upward in the vertical direction, and is configured to be able to contact the lower end portion 621E on the lower side of the first moving member 621. The base portion 611 determines the position when the first moving member 621 is located at the origin position on the lower side of the base portion 611E. The origin position of the first moving member 621 is a relative position of the first moving member 621 with respect to the base main body 611 when the deformable portion 53 is in the initial form. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 44, the reference portions 611E are provided at two locations in the left-right direction.

  In the present embodiment, rack movement allowing portion 611H is provided adjacent to reference portion 611E in the left-right direction. Unlike the reference portion 611E, the rack movement allowing portion 611H is notched in the base body portion 611. In the present embodiment, the opening width of the rack movement allowing portion 611H is formed larger than the width of the lower end portion of the rack gear portion 6211. The rack movement allowing portion 611H allows the rack gear portion 6211 to move by a predetermined amount in the moving direction of the first moving member 621. In other words, in the present embodiment, the base main body 611 includes the rack movement allowing portion 611H, so that the rack gear portion 6211 can move by a predetermined amount in a direction approaching the reference portion 611E in the moving direction of the first moving member 621. A space is formed.

  44, the first moving member 621 includes a protruding portion 621M that protrudes in the left-right direction as shown in the enlarged view on the upper side in FIG. 44, and a recessed portion 621V that is recessed in the left-right direction as shown in the enlarged view on the lower side in FIG. Have. In the present embodiment, the protruding portion 621M is formed so as to protrude toward the rack gear portion 6211. More specifically, the protruding portion 621M protrudes toward the concave portion 6211V of the rack gear portion 6211 on the upper side of the first moving member 621. Further, the recess 621V is formed to be recessed in a direction away from the rack gear portion 6211 below the first moving member 621.

  The rack gear portion 6211 has a concave portion 6211V shown in the upper enlarged view in FIG. 44 and a convex portion 6211M provided below the concave portion 6211V shown in the lower enlarged view in FIG. The recess 6211V has a first surface R1 that is a surface facing upward in a vertical direction that is a moving direction, and a second surface R2 that is a surface facing downward. And the protrusion part 621M of the 1st moving member 621 is provided inside the recessed part 6211V. Further, when the rack gear portion 6211 is driven by the first gear train 612, the recess 6211V has the first surface R1 and the second surface R2 in contact with the protruding portion 621M of the first moving member 621, and the first moving member 621. Is moved up and down.

  The vertical width of the recess 6211V, that is, the interval between the first surface R1 and the second surface R2 is formed to be larger than the vertical width of the protruding portion 621M of the first moving member 621. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a constant interval (gap) is formed between the concave portion 6211V and the protruding portion 621M in the vertical direction. In the present embodiment, a certain distance is formed between the concave portion 6211V and the protruding portion 621M, so that the rack gear portion 6211 is positioned in a direction approaching the reference portion 611E in the moving direction of the first moving member 621. Only a fixed amount can be moved. In the present embodiment, the constant interval between the concave portion 6211V and the protruding portion 621M is set to the feed amount of one rack tooth of the rack gear portion 6211.

  The convex portion 6211M has a third surface R3 facing upward. The convex portion 6211M is provided to face the recess 621V of the first moving member 621. When the rack gear portion 6211 is driven by the first gear train 612, the convex portion 6211M has the third surface R3 in contact with the recess portion 621V of the first moving member 621, and moves the first moving member 621 in the vertical direction. Move to. In the present embodiment, the positions of the third surface R3 and the second surface R2 so that the second surface R2 contacts the protruding portion 621M while the third surface R3 is in contact with the recess 621V. Establishing a relationship.

<Operation of reference position positioning mechanism>
FIG. 45 is an explanatory diagram of the operation of the reference position positioning mechanism in the deformable portion 53.
In the state shown in FIG. 45A, the first gear train 612 is driven to move the rack gear portion 6211 upward. At this time, in the rack gear portion 6211, the first surface R1 of the concave portion 6211V is in contact with the protruding portion 621M of the first moving member 621, and the third surface R3 of the convex portion 6211M is in contact with the concave portion 621V of the first moving member 621. It becomes a state. Then, the first moving member 621 is lifted upward by the first surface R1 and the third surface R3.

On the other hand, in the state shown in FIG. 44, the first gear train 612 is driven to move the rack gear portion 6211 downward. Here, although not shown in FIG. 44, the first moving member 621 supports other members such as the second moving member 623 (see FIG. 38) constituting the deformable portion 53. That is, a constant load is applied to the first moving member 621 downward due to the weight of other members. Accordingly, even when the rack gear portion 6211 moves downward, the rack gear portion 6211 has the first surface R1 of the concave portion 6211V in contact with the protruding portion 621M of the first moving member 621, and the third surface R3 of the convex portion 6211M. It will be in the state which contacted the recessed part 621V of the 1st moving member 621. FIG. In this state, the first moving member 621 descends.
Finally, as shown in FIG. 45A, the lower end 621E of the first moving member 621 is in contact with the reference portion 611E of the base main body 611 and is positioned at the reference position. The drive motor 613 is set in advance so that the rotation of the first gear train 612 stops when the first moving member 621 is positioned at the reference position.

  Here, for each component such as the first gear train 612, the rack gear portion 6211, and the first moving member 621, for example, there may be an error in manufacturing the component, an assembling error in manufacturing, or the like. On the other hand, for example, the drive motor 613 that drives these members is controlled to operate at a predetermined rotation amount. Therefore, for example, when there is an error in a part, there is a situation in which the first moving member 621 is excessively fed into the reference portion 611E even though the first moving member 621 has already reached the reference portion 611E. It can happen.

In contrast, in the present embodiment, the rack gear portion 6211 is attached to the first moving member 621 so as to be able to move a predetermined amount. Therefore, even when the drive motor 613 rotates the first gear train 612 in a state where the first moving member 621 contacts the reference portion 611E and the first moving member 621 cannot move any more, FIG. As shown in b), the rack gear portion 6211 can move with respect to the first moving member 621. In the present embodiment, the lower end portion of the rack gear portion 6211 is allowed to move downward by the rack movement allowance portion 611H. Due to the play of the rack gear portion 6211 with respect to the first moving member 621, a load that can be generated in the drive motor 613, the first gear train 612, and the rack gear portion 6211 is suppressed.
On the contrary, as the control of the drive motor 613, it is possible to set the first moving member 621 so as to surely reach the reference portion 611E by the amount of play.

  In the present embodiment, the first gear train 612 is connected to one rack gear portion 6211 on one side in the left-right direction with respect to the single first moving member 621, but this is limited to this aspect. Not. That is, different rack gear portions are provided in both the left and right directions, for example, for the single first moving member 621. Further, these two different rack gear portions are movable to the first moving member 621 so as to be movable by a predetermined amount in a direction approaching the reference portion 611E in a predetermined direction (for example, the vertical direction), similarly to the rack gear portion 6211 of the present embodiment. Install. Further, different pinion gears are connected to these different rack gear portions. As a result, the first moving member 621 can be supported and driven from both sides in the left-right direction, so that the first moving member 621 operates stably. Furthermore, since play is provided in each of the different rack gear portions, it is possible to absorb mechanical errors and the like even when driven by different pinion gears (or different drive motors).

Next, a detailed structure related to the electric system of the vehicle type robot unit 5 will be described.
FIG. 46 is an overall perspective view showing the internal structure of the moving unit 51.
As shown in FIG. 46, the moving part 51 includes a decorative part substrate 50 attached to the decorative part 54, a base relay board 55 attached to the base main body part 611, and a chest relay board 56 attached to the second moving member 623. A chest light emitting substrate 57 attached to the chest 532, a shoulder first light emitting substrate 581 attached to the right shoulder 533, and a shoulder second light emitting substrate 582 attached to the left shoulder 533.

  Furthermore, the moving unit 51 includes a first FPC (Flexible Printed Circuits) 65 that electrically connects a base unit substrate 527 and a decorative unit substrate 50 described later, and a cable that electrically connects the decorative unit substrate 50 and the base relay substrate 55. 661, a second FPC 67 that electrically connects the base relay substrate 55 and the chest relay substrate 56, an FFC (Flexible Flat Cable) 662 that electrically connects the chest relay substrate 56 and the chest light emitting substrate 57, and a chest light emitting substrate 57. And the shoulder first light emitting board 581, the first cable 681 electrically connecting the chest light emitting board 57 and the shoulder second light emitting board 582, and the base relay board 55. And a motor cable 663 that electrically connects the drive motor 613 to each other.

  Further, the decorative portion substrate 50 has a connector portion (not shown) connected to the first FPC 65 and a connector portion (not shown) connected to the cable 661. Furthermore, the base relay board 55 has a connector part 551 connected to the cable 661 and a connector part 552 connected to the second FPC 67 (see FIG. 49B described later). The chest relay board 56 has a connector part 561 connected to the second FPC 67 and a connector part 562 connected to the FFC 662 (see FIG. 49B described later). The chest light emitting board 57 includes a connector portion 573 connected to the FFC 662, and a first connector portion 5741 and a second connector portion 5742 connected to the first cable 681 and the second cable 682, respectively (described later). FIG. 47 (a)).

  As shown in FIG. 46, the decoration unit substrate 50 is provided with a plurality of LEDs 5411 for illuminating the decoration plate 541 on the front side. Further, on the rear side, the decoration unit substrate 50 has a limiting resistor (not shown) for light emission of the LED 5411, an LED driver (not shown) for controlling light emission of the LED 5411, a first LED 5711 and a shoulder part of the chest 532 described later. An LED driver (not shown) for controlling the light emission of the LED provided at a position other than the decorative portion 54 such as the first LED 5811 (see FIG. 52) of 533, and a motor driver (not shown) for controlling the operation of the drive motor 613. Is implemented. Therefore, in the present embodiment, all the signal lines and power lines related to the light emission operation and the movement operation in the moving unit 51 pass through the decoration unit substrate 50.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, a mechanism for deforming the deformable portion 53 (vertical moving portion 62, deformable mechanism portion 63 (see FIG. 40), etc.) is provided, and there is room in the space in the deformable portion 53. There is no. On the other hand, the decorative portion 54 has a relatively large space. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which electronic components that can be mounted on the decorative portion substrate 50 are collected on the decorative portion substrate 50 and the decorative portion substrate 50 is attached to the decorative portion 54.

  As shown in FIG. 46, the moving unit 51 includes a light guide member 69 provided on the rear side of the face portion 531 and further on the rear side of the chest light emitting substrate 57. Further, the moving unit 51 includes a lens 532 </ b> L provided on the rear side of the chest 532 and on the front side of the chest light emitting substrate 57.

<Configuration of Light Emitting Mechanism of Face 531 and Chest 532>
In the moving unit 51 of the present embodiment, the chest light emitting substrate 57, the lens 532L, and the light guide member 69 function as the light emitting mechanisms of the face 531 and the chest 532 indicated by broken lines in FIG. Hereinafter, these members will be described in detail.

FIG. 47 is an explanatory diagram of the chest light emitting substrate 57, the lens 532L, and the light guide member 69.
As shown in FIG. 47A, the chest light-emitting substrate 57 has a first surface 57A that is a surface facing the player side and a second surface 57B that is a surface facing the opposite side to the player side. The chest light-emitting substrate 57 includes a first LED 5711 and a second LED 5712 arranged next to the first LED 5711 on the first surface 57A. Further, the chest light emitting substrate 57 includes a third LED 5713 and a fourth LED 5714 on the second surface 57B.

  The lens 532L includes a first lens portion 532L1 and a second lens portion 532L2 provided adjacent to the first lens portion 532L1. In the present embodiment, Fresnel lenses are used as the first lens portion 532L1 and the second lens portion 532L2. The first LED 5711 is provided to face the first lens portion 532L1. In addition, the second LED 5712 is provided to face the second lens portion 532L2. In this way, the lens 532L focuses the light of the LED provided on the rear side and irradiates it toward the player side.

  The light guide member 69 is fixed to the third moving member 625 as shown in FIG. As described above, the third moving member 625 moves relative to the second moving member 623. Therefore, when the third moving member 625 moves relative to the second moving member 623, the light guide member 69 moves relative to the second moving member 623.

  The light guide member 69 includes a first light incident part 6911, a second light incident part 6912 adjacent to the first light incident part 6911, a first light guide part 6921 connected to the first light incident part 6911, A second light guide portion 6922 connected to the second light entrance portion 6912, a first light emitting portion 6931 connected to the first light guide portion 6921, a second light emitting portion 6932 connected to the second light guide portion 6922, and A first light guide portion 6921 and a third light emitting portion 6933 connected to the second light guide portion 6922.

  The first light incident portion 6911 is disposed so as to face the third LED 5713 according to the movement position of the light guide member 69. Similarly, the second light incident portion 6912 is disposed so as to face the fourth LED 5714 according to the movement position of the light guide member 69. In the present embodiment, the first light incident portion 6911 and the second light incident portion 6912 are in a state where the third moving member 625 to which the face portion 531 is attached is fully extended with respect to the second moving member 623. However, they are opposed to the third LED 5713 and the fourth LED 5714, respectively.

  The first light guide unit 6921 guides the light from the first light incident unit 6911 to the first light emitting unit 6931 and the third light emitting unit 6933 while reflecting the light. Similarly, the second light guide unit 6922 guides the light entering from the second light incident unit 6912 to the second light emitting unit 6932 and the third light emitting unit 6933 while reflecting the light. Note that the first light guide portion 6921 and the second light guide portion 6922 are configured not to guide the light even when facing the third LED 5713 and the fourth LED 5714, respectively.

  The first light emitting unit 6931 and the second light emitting unit 6932 emit light guided by the first light guiding unit 6921 and the second light guiding unit 6922, respectively. And in this Embodiment, a shape is set so that it may shine as an eye part in the face part 531. In addition, the shape of the third light emitting unit 6933 is set so as to shine as a mouth portion in the face portion 531.

<Operation of Light Emitting Mechanism of Face 531 and Chest 532>
FIG. 48 is an explanatory diagram of the operation of the light emitting mechanism in the face portion 531 and the chest portion 532.
First, as shown in FIG. 48A, the first LED 5711 and the second LED 5712 emit light toward the front side, and the third LED 5713 and the fourth LED 5714 emit light toward the rear side. Then, the lens 532L facing the first LED 5711 and the second LED 5712 shines. The first LED 5711 and the second LED 5712 can perform an effect of irradiating light toward the front side where the player is located.

In addition, the third LED 5713 and the fourth LED 5714 irradiate light on the surface facing the front side of the member constituting the face portion 531. If it does so, the light of 3rd LED 5713 and 4th LED 5714 will reflect in the surface which faces the front side of the member which comprises the face part 531. FIG. As a result, the third LED 5713 and the fourth LED 5714 emit indirect light toward the front side. Note that, in a state where the third moving member 625 does not extend with respect to the second moving member 623, the first light incident portion 6911 and the second light incident portion 6912 do not face the third LED 5713 and the fourth LED 5714. Accordingly, the first light emitting unit 6931, the second light emitting unit 6932, and the third light emitting unit 6933 do not emit light.
As described above, in the state shown in FIG. 48A, the indirect light by the third LED 5713 and the fourth LED 5714 that emit light toward the rear side and the light of the first LED 5711 and the second LED 5712 that emit light toward the front side are produced. I do.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 48B, in the state where the third moving member 625 is fully extended with respect to the second moving member 623, the third LED 5713 and the second light incident portion 6912 are The fourth LED 5714 is opposed. As a result, the first light emitting unit 6931, the second light emitting unit 6932, and the third light emitting unit 6933 emit light. That is, the 1st light emission part 6931, the 2nd light emission part 6932, and the 3rd light emission part 6933 can perform the effect which irradiates light toward the front side where a player is located. In addition, in this example, since the lighting of the third LED 5713 and the fourth LED 5714 that emit light toward the front side where the player is located is also performed, the brightness that can be seen by the player is particularly large.

  In the present embodiment, the deformable portion 53 can cause the face portion 531 to emit light at the timing when the transition from the initial form in the state of the car to the deformed form in the state of the robot is completed. The impact that people feel is great. Further, in this embodiment, in order to cause the third LED 5713 and the fourth LED 5714 to emit light at the timing when the face portion 531 is fully extended, for example, the position is detected using a sensor or the like, and the light emission timing is controlled electronically. There is no need to In contrast, in the present embodiment, the timing can be mechanically adjusted according to the movement position of the third moving member 625 where both the face portion 531 and the light guide member 69 are provided.

Note that the light emission timing of the third LED 5713 and the fourth LED 5714 is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, the third LED 5713 and the fourth LED 5714 may emit light when facing the first light incident portion 6911 and the second light incident portion 6912 or after facing the first light incident portion 6911 and the second light incident portion 6912. In the above-described embodiment, the face 531 emits light with the face 531 fully extended. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the face 531 emits light in the middle of movement. Also good.
Further, for example, a configuration in which a plurality of light incident portions are provided in the moving direction may be employed. Further, for example, LEDs having different emission colors may be arranged in the moving direction. Accordingly, the light incident portions can be made to face each other according to the movement position, and light emission with different colors can be performed according to the movement position.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, in a configuration in which the face 531 moves with respect to the chest 532, the light of the light source arranged on the chest 532 side is emitted on the face 531 side using the light guide member 69 described above. This is explained using an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, when the chest 532 moves relative to the face 531, the face 531 may emit light by adopting the configuration of this embodiment.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, light emission is realized in the face portion 531 that is not provided with a light source that emits light such as an LED. In particular, a member that moves like the face portion 531 is provided with a mechanism for moving, for example, an LED or a device necessary for causing the LED to emit light (for example, an LED light emitting driver, a limiting resistor, etc.). There is a restriction on the space where the space is provided. In this embodiment, even in such a case, the moving face 531 can emit light.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the face portion 531 does not have a light source that emits light such as an LED. This is because the face 531 cannot provide a space for providing a light source such as an LED, a board for mounting the LED, a wiring cable, or the like. However, provision of a light source on the face 531 is not excluded. For example, the light guide member 69 may be provided on the face 531 to emit light as in the present embodiment, and a light source such as an LED may be separately provided. As described above, by using various light sources, it is possible to provide variations of effects using light and entertain the player.

  In the present embodiment, the light guide member 69 causes the light emission sources (the third LED 5713 and the fourth LED 5714) to emit light in different directions in the front-rear direction. Further, in the present embodiment, the light guide member 69 makes the light emission position of the light source different from the position where the light is emitted toward the player side in the vertical direction.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the degree of freedom is increased with respect to the position where the light source is provided.

<Configuration of the second FPC 67>
FIG. 49 is a detailed view of the second FPC 67 of the present embodiment. FIG. 49A shows the second FPC 67 in a state before deformation, and FIG. 49B shows the second FPC 67 in a state after deformation.
FIG. 50 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the second FPC 67 is attached to the deformable portion 53.

  The second FPC 67 is a printed wiring board having flexibility. In the present embodiment, the second FPC 67 is formed in an S-shaped outline as shown in FIG. The second FPC 67 attaches a conductive metal such as a copper foil to a base film such as polyimide, and etches the conductive metal to form a predetermined wiring pattern. Further, the second FPC 67 is configured so that the wiring pattern layer is sandwiched between layers of an insulator such as polyimide.

The second FPC 67 is integrally formed by arranging a plurality of wirings constituting the printed wiring in the same plane. Note that the same surface includes not only a flat surface but also a state in which a curved surface is formed by deformation. For example, in the first loop portion 672R to be described later, a state is formed in which a plurality of wirings are arranged side by side within the same curved surface.
Further, the second FPC 67 has not only a linear wiring such as a first linear section 671 described later, but also a changing portion whose direction changes in the same plane with respect to the linear wiring. In the present embodiment, as the changing portion, for example, a portion that draws a curve in the same plane, such as a first arc portion 674 described later, can be cited as an example. In the second FPC 67, the linear portion and the change portion are continuously formed.

  As shown in FIG. 50, the second FPC 67 is partially fixed to the base main body 611 and the first moving member 621. Then, the second FPC 67 electrically connects the base relay board 55 and the chest relay board 56. That is, in the present embodiment, the wiring pattern of the second FPC 67 forms a power line for lighting a plurality of LEDs.

  As shown in FIG. 49A, the second FPC 67 is formed in a circular arc that is a curved line, and a first linear portion 671, a second linear portion 672, and a third linear portion 673 that are wiring patterns formed in a linear shape. The first arc portion 674 and the second arc portion 675 which are wiring patterns to be formed, and the first fixing portion 676 and the second fixing portion 677 that form a portion for attachment.

  In the present embodiment, the first straight line portion 671 has a plurality of wires arranged in parallel in the same plane. And the 1st linear part 671 has the connection end part 671E which forms the connection part with the connector part 552 (refer FIG.49 (b)) of the base relay board | substrate 55 in one end, and the other end is the 1st circular arc part 674. It is continuous.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 50, the first straight portion 671 of the present embodiment is folded back at an intermediate position and directed to the direction extending in the left-right direction and connected to the connector of the base relay board 55.
In the present embodiment, in order to suppress the occurrence of disconnection in the second FPC 67, when changing the direction of the wiring within the same plane, the arc portion is basically formed as described above. The 2FPC 67 is not bent. However, in consideration of the later-described number of steps when the second FPC 67 described later is manufactured, the first straight portion 671 employs a configuration that is intentionally bent. However, in the present embodiment, a part of the first straight portion 671 where the folded portion is formed is fixed to the base main body portion 611. For this reason, the first linear portion 671 is not subjected to a load due to movement in the deformable portion 53. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a configuration is adopted in which a portion that is folded back to the second FPC 67 is exceptionally provided in a portion where a load due to movement is difficult to be applied.

  In the present embodiment, the second straight portion 672 has a plurality of wires arranged in parallel in the same plane. In addition, the second linear portion 672 has one end continuous to the first arc portion 674 and the other end continuous to the second arc portion 675. Here, in the present embodiment, when the first fixing portion 676 is fixed to the base main body portion 611, the surface of the second FPC 67 shown in FIG. Install as shown in (b). As shown in FIG. 49 (b), the second straight line portion 672 is deformed such that, in the deformed state, the second straight line portion 672 extending from one side reverses and extends to the other side again. The part which draws is formed. Further, the second linear portion 672 is a place where the first loop portion 672R is formed while maintaining the state where the surfaces face each other before and after the first loop portion 672R when the up-down direction moving portion 62 operates. Is deformed to move up and down.

  In the present embodiment, the third straight portion 673 has a plurality of wires arranged in parallel in the same plane. The third linear portion 673 has a connection end portion 673E that has one end continuous to the second arc portion 675 and the other end forming a connection portion with the connector portion 561 of the chest relay board 56. Here, in this embodiment, when connecting the connection end portion 673E to the connector portion 561, the surface of the second FPC 67 shown in FIG. ) Install as shown. As shown in FIG. 49 (b), the third linear portion 673 is deformed such that, in a deformed state, the third linear portion 673 extending from one side is inverted and extends to the other side again. The part which draws is formed. Further, the third linear portion 673 is a place where the second loop portion 673R is formed while maintaining a state in which the surfaces face each other before and after the second loop portion 673R when the vertical movement portion 62 operates. Is configured to be deformable so as to move in the vertical direction.

In the present embodiment, the first arc portion 674 is arranged side by side substantially in parallel while a plurality of wires are curved in the same plane. And the 1st circular arc part 674 forms the location which connects the 1st linear part 671 and the 2nd linear part 672. As shown in FIG.
In the present embodiment, the second arc portion 675 is arranged side by side in a substantially parallel manner while a plurality of wires are curved in the same plane. The second arc portion 675 forms a portion connecting the second straight portion 672 and the third straight portion 673.

  The first fixing portion 676 is a rectangular portion formed thicker than other portions. The first fixing portion 676 includes an overlapping portion 676D that overlaps the first arc portion 674 and an end portion 676E that does not overlap the first arc portion 674. In the present embodiment, overlapping portion 676D is formed to overlap with the entire first arc portion 674. Thus, the first fixing portion 676 of the present embodiment also functions as a reinforcing portion that reinforces the first arc portion 674. On the other hand, the end portion 676E forms a portion for fixing the first arc portion 674 to the base body portion 611 as shown in FIG.

  The second fixing portion 677 is a rectangular portion formed thicker than other portions. The second fixing portion 677 has an overlapping portion 677D that overlaps with the second arc portion 675 and an end portion 677E that does not overlap with the second arc portion 675. In the present embodiment, overlapping portion 677D is formed so as to overlap the entire second arc portion 675. Thus, the 2nd fixing | fixed part 677 of this Embodiment functions also as a reinforcement part which reinforces the 2nd circular arc part 675. On the other hand, the end portion 677E forms a part for fixing the second arc portion 675 to the base body portion 611 as shown in FIG.

FIG. 51 is an explanatory diagram of the movement of the second FPC 67 of the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 51 (a), in a state in which the vertical movement unit 62 is contracted in the vertical direction, the second linear portion 672 forms the first loop portion 672R, and the third linear portion 673 is the second loop portion. Waiting with 673R formed. The first loop portion 672R is formed at a position closest to the second fixing portion 677 (second arc portion 675) (see FIG. 49B). The second loop portion 673R is formed at a position closest to the chest relay board 56 (connection end portion 673E) (see FIG. 49B).

  As shown in FIG. 51 (b), the first fixing portion 676 is fixed to the base body portion 611, and the second fixing portion 677 is fixed to the first moving member 621. Therefore, the second linear portion 672 is deformed while the position of the first loop portion 672R is changed along the direction in which the second linear portion 672 is formed. The second fixing portion 677 is fixed to the first moving member 621, and the connection end portion 673 E is fixed to the connector portion 562 of the chest relay board 56. Therefore, the third linear portion 673 is deformed while the position of the second loop portion 673R is changed along the direction in which the third linear portion 673 is formed.

  Further, the first moving member 621 moves away from the base main body 611, and the second moving member 623 moves away from the first moving member 621. Then, as shown in FIG. 51C, the first loop portion 672R is formed at a position closest to the first fixing portion 676 (first arc portion 674). The second loop portion 673R is formed at a position closest to the second fixing portion 677 (second arc portion 675).

  The same applies to the movement in the shrinking direction in the vertical movement unit 62, and the reverse movement of the above-described operation occurs.

In the present embodiment, the second FPC 67 is used as the wiring without mounting electronic components such as LEDs and resistance elements on the second FPC 67. In the present embodiment, since the second FPC 67 is provided in the movable part where the repeated deformation occurs, the reliability as the wiring is improved by not intentionally mounting the electronic component.
Note that it is not limited that electronic components are not mounted on the second FPC 67, and various electronic components such as resistance elements and LEDs may be mounted on the second FPC 67.

Further, instead of the second FPC 67, it is also conceivable to use a general electric wire which is a wire material in which a single electric conductor such as copper is coated with polyvinyl chloride. However, in the case of a general electric wire, since a plurality of wires are bundled together, the overall size becomes thick, and it is highly likely that the wires move in various directions when trying to deform. It can be difficult.
Furthermore, instead of the second FPC 67, for example, FFC, which is a ribbon-like wire rod in which a plurality of flat-plate conductors are arranged and covered, may be used. However, in the case of FFC, the arc-shaped wiring pattern portion that is a curve cannot be formed in the same plane as in the present embodiment. Therefore, it is necessary to form a portion corresponding to the arc-shaped portion of the present embodiment by performing a folding process. In this case, the folding process must be performed at a plurality of locations, and the number of manufacturing steps Leads to an increase in In addition, a load associated with the movement of the loop portion is applied to the push processing portion in the FFC, which may lead to disconnection of the FFC.
On the other hand, in the second FPC 67 of the present embodiment, by forming a portion that changes the direction of the wiring by the arc portion, the thickness in the front-rear direction is suppressed, and the load applied compared with the conventional technique by the folding process or the like. Can be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 50, a plurality of loop portions (first loop portion 672R and second loop portion 673R) are formed in the moving direction. Further, the plurality of loop portions are provided at positions shifted in a direction (horizontal direction in the present embodiment) intersecting the moving direction (vertical direction in the present embodiment). Thereby, in the present embodiment, the size in the thickness direction required for deformation when the second FPC 67 moves is reduced. That is, when a single loop is formed in the moving direction, the bulge in the front-rear direction of the loop increases. Therefore, in the present embodiment, a configuration in which a plurality of loop portions are provided is employed, a stroke in the movement direction is ensured, and a reduction in space required for movement is realized.

  Furthermore, for example, by providing a plurality of loop portions, the diameter of the loop can be reduced compared to, for example, a case where the same distance is connected by a single loop portion, and the deformation operation of the second FPC 67 can be stabilized. In particular, in the present embodiment, since the deformable portion 53 performs an operation with a relatively high speed, the second FPC 67 can be further stabilized by providing a plurality of loop portions.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 49A, the second FPC 67 of the present embodiment is configured such that the first straight portion 671, the second straight portion 672, and the third straight portion 673 are arranged substantially in parallel. Thus, when the second FPC 67 is manufactured, for example, when a plurality of second FPCs 67 are formed on a single base member, the number of second FPCs 67 per unit area (so-called number) can be increased. That is, by arranging the straight line portions substantially in parallel, the width from the first straight line portion 671 to the third straight line portion 673 in the direction intersecting the extending direction of the first straight line portion 671 and the like becomes small, and one base A portion that cannot be used as the second FPC 67 in the member can be reduced.

  In the second FPC 67 of the present embodiment, a plurality of (two in the present embodiment) loop portions are formed, and three linear portions are formed in order to be electrically connected to the base relay substrate 55 on the power feeding portion side. Although two arc portions are formed, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the case where one loop portion is formed and electrically connected to the base relay substrate 55 on the power feeding portion side, the second FPC 67 is configured to have at least two straight portions and one arc portion. It doesn't matter if it is. As a result, since the thickness in the front-rear direction can be reduced at least at locations other than the loop portion, the space required for wiring can be made compact. Further, in the second FPC 67, the arc portion can prevent a wiring defect such as disconnection caused by the formation of the bent portion.

Similarly, for example, in a case where four or more members are configured to move relative to each other, three or more loop portions are connected when the second FPC 67 is connected to these four or more members. The second FPC 67 may be attached so as to be formed.
As described above, in this embodiment, in an FPC that is a substrate on which a flexible wiring pattern is formed, a highly reliable wiring for a moving member and a compact size are obtained by combining a loop portion and an arc portion. And both.

  Further, the second FPC 67 of the present embodiment has a linear wiring pattern and a linear shape in order to connect to the first moving member 621 and the second moving member 623 that move linearly along the vertical direction. The second straight part 672 and the third straight part 673 having the same are used. On the other hand, for example, when the first moving member 621 and the second moving member 623 move on a curved line instead of on a straight line, they correspond to the second straight line part 672 and the third straight line part 673 of the second FPC 67. What is necessary is just to form the wiring pattern and outline of a part along the curve.

<Arrangement Configuration of First Cable 681 and Second Cable 682>
FIG. 52 is a diagram showing the first cable 681 and the second cable 682 in the deformed portion 53 in the initial form.
First, the shoulder first light emitting substrate 581 and the shoulder second light emitting substrate 582 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 52, the shoulder first light emitting substrate 581 includes a first LED 5811 that emits light and a connector portion 581C that is connected to the first cable 681. The formation position of the connector portion 581C is not particularly limited, but in the present embodiment, the connector portion 581C is disposed on the end portion side of the shoulder first light emitting substrate 581 near the chest light emitting substrate 57. Yes.
The shoulder second light emitting substrate 582 includes a second LED 5821 that emits light and a connector portion 582C to which the second cable 682 is connected. The formation position of the connector portion 582C is not particularly limited, but in the present embodiment, the connector portion 582C is disposed on the end side of the shoulder second light emitting substrate 582 closer to the chest light emitting substrate 57. Yes.

Next, the chest light emitting substrate 57 will be described.
In the present embodiment, the first connector portion 5741 is provided at the end of the chest light emitting substrate 57 on the chest light emitting substrate 57 on the side farther from the shoulder first light emitting substrate 581. More specifically, the first connector portion 5741 is provided on the left end portion side instead of the right end portion which is the end portion close to the shoulder first light emitting substrate 581 in the left-right direction.
Further, the second connector portion 5742 is provided at the end of the chest light emitting substrate 57 on the chest light emitting substrate 57 on the side farther from the shoulder second light emitting substrate 582. More specifically, the second connector portion 5742 is provided not on the left end portion which is the end portion close to the shoulder second light emitting substrate 582 in the left-right direction, but on the right end portion side.

  The first cable 681 has one end connected to the connector part 581C of the shoulder first light emitting board 581 and the other end connected to the first connector part 5741 of the chest light emitting board 57. On the other hand, one end of the second cable 682 is connected to the connector portion 582C of the shoulder second light emitting substrate 582, and the other end is connected to the second connector portion 5742 of the chest light emitting substrate 57. In the present embodiment, the first cable 681 and the second cable 682 are provided so as to cross each other.

  52, in the deformed portion 53 of the initial form, the chest light emitting substrate 57, the shoulder first light emitting substrate 581, and the shoulder second light emitting substrate 582 are arranged in a substantially straight line along the left-right direction. The The first cable 681 and the second cable 682 that connect these substrates are also provided to extend in the direction along the left-right direction.

As described above, the shoulder portion 533 (the shoulder first light emitting substrate 581 and the shoulder second light emitting substrate 582) moves in the up-down direction when shifting to the deformed form. Accordingly, the first cable 681 and the second cable 682 are provided along the direction intersecting the direction of movement of the shoulder 533 (the shoulder first light emitting substrate 581 and the shoulder second light emitting substrate 582), respectively. Can be caught. More specifically, for example, one end portion of the first cable 681 (in this embodiment, a connection end portion with the first connector portion 5741) and the other end portion (in this embodiment, a connection end portion with the connector portion 581C) Is provided so as to intersect with the vertical direction, which is the moving direction of the shoulder portion 533 on which the shoulder first light emitting substrate 581 is mounted, for example.
In this embodiment, for example, the moving area of the first cable 681 and the moving area of the second cable 682 are substantially the same. As a result, the second cable 682 can also be moved using the moving region provided for moving the first cable 681.

<Movement of first cable 681 and second cable 682>
FIG. 53 is a diagram showing the first cable 681 and the second cable 682 in the deformed portion 53 of the modified embodiment.
FIG. 53 (a) shows the deformed portion 53 that has shifted to the deformed form. FIG. 53 (b) is a diagram for explaining a difference in behavior during operation between the first cable 681 of the present embodiment and the comparative first cable H681 as a comparative example.

  When the deformed portion 53 shifts to the deformed form, as shown in FIG. 53A, the shoulder first light emitting substrate 581 and the shoulder second light emitting substrate 582 are relatively upward with respect to the chest light emitting substrate 57, respectively. Move to. At this time, the first cable 681 is in a state in which the end portion on the right side of the connector portion 581C is pulled up. On the other hand, the second cable 682 is in a state where the end portion on the left side of the connector portion 582C side is pulled up.

  Then, as described above, in the chest light emitting substrate 57, the first cable 681 and the second cable 682 are connected to the shoulder side first light emitting substrate 581 and the shoulder second light emitting substrate 582 on the side of the far side. Like to do. Thereby, in this Embodiment, the load concerning the 1st cable 681 and the 2nd cable 682 and each part is reduced.

Here, as shown in FIG. 53 (b), for comparison, consider the case where the comparative first cable H <b> 681 is connected to the end portion closer to the chest light emitting substrate 57. In this case, when the shoulder first light emitting substrate 581 moves upward, the deformation amount of the comparative first cable H681 becomes larger than that of the first cable 681 of the present embodiment. More specifically, for example, the movement angle θ2 of the end portion of the comparison first cable H681 on the comparison first connector portion H5741 side is compared with, for example, the movement angle θ1 of the end portion of the first cable 681 on the first connector portion 5741 side. And get bigger. Accordingly, the load applied to the first comparison cable H681 increases.
In contrast, in the present embodiment, the deformation amount of the first cable 681 and the second cable 682 is reduced, and the load on the first cable 681 and the second cable 682 and each connector portion can be reduced. .

  In addition, the first cable 681 of the present embodiment is longer than the comparative first cable H681. In general, when manufacturing a cable, a cable having a desired length is cut out from a long cable as a material, and further machined for connection to a connector or the like at the end of the cable. However, there is a possibility that the wiring for a relatively small member such as the wiring inside the movable accessory 115 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 may be less than the length that can be processed by the automatic machine as in the present embodiment. . On the other hand, handling at the time of manufacture of a cable can be improved by comprising so that it may become longer than the comparative 1st cable H681 like the 1st cable 681.

  In addition, the first cable 681 of the present embodiment is longer in weight than the comparative first cable H681, and thus increases in weight. For example, the movement of the first cable 681 is restricted to some extent by this constant weight. As a result, when the deforming portion 53 is deformed, for example, the first cable 681 is prevented from moving up and down due to movement, and the operation of the first cable 681 can be stabilized.

  In the present embodiment, description is given using an example in which the arrangement of the first cable 681 and the second cable 682 is employed in a configuration in which the shoulder 533 moves with respect to the chest 532. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, even when the chest 532 moves with respect to the shoulder 533, by adopting the configuration of the present embodiment, the first cable 681, the second cable 682, and each connector The load applied to the part can be reduced. That is, in the case where the imaginary line connecting the one end and the other end of the cable is provided so as to intersect the direction of movement with respect to the plurality of moving members, the first cable 681 and the second cable described above. A 682 arrangement can be applied. In this case, it can be applied when only one of the plurality of members moves or when both move.

<Configuration of the first FPC 65>
FIG. 54 is an explanatory diagram of components related to the first FPC 65 in the base member 52. 54A is a view of the base member 52 viewed from the front side, and FIG. 54B is a view of the base member 52 viewed from the rear side.
FIG. 55 is a diagram for explaining the first FPC 65 and the base member 52 in detail. FIG. 55A is a perspective view of the first FPC 65 in a state before being attached to the base member 52, and FIG. 55B is an enlarged view around the accommodating portion 526 of the base member 52.

As shown in FIG. 54A, the base member 52 has a housing portion 526 that houses the first FPC 65 on the front side.
Further, as shown in FIG. 54B, the base member 52 has a base part substrate 527 on the rear side. The base part substrate 527 has a connector part 5271 connected to the first FPC 65 and a connector part 5272 connected to a plurality of signal cables and power cables (not shown). The plurality of signal cables and power cables are connected to a lamp control board (not shown) constituting the lamp control unit 320 of the present embodiment.

  Moreover, the accommodating part 526 is comprised by the circular-arc-shaped groove | channel which has a shape substantially the same as 1st FPC65, as shown to Fig.55 (a). Moreover, the accommodating part 526 has the opening part 526H penetrated in an edge part. The first FPC 65 accommodated in the accommodating portion 526 formed on the front side of the base member 52 is connected to the base portion substrate 527 attached to the rear side through the opening 526H.

The first FPC 65 is a printed wiring board having flexibility. In the present embodiment, the first FPC 65 is formed in an arcuate shape as shown in FIG. The basic structure of the first FPC 65 itself is the same as that of the second FPC 67.
The first FPC 65 is integrally formed with a plurality of wirings constituting the printed wiring arranged in the same plane. Note that the same surface includes not only a flat surface but also a state in which a curved surface is formed by deformation. For example, the loop portion 65R, which will be described later, is in a state where a plurality of wirings are arranged side by side within the same curved surface.
The first FPC 65 includes not only a linear wiring such as a first end 651 described later, but also a changing portion whose direction changes in the same plane with respect to the linear wiring. In the present embodiment, as the changing portion, for example, a portion that draws a curve in the same plane, such as a first arc portion 653 to be described later, can be cited as an example. In the first FPC 65, the linear portion and the change portion are continuously formed.

  The first FPC 65 includes a first end 651, a second end 652, a first arc portion 653, and a second arc portion 654. Note that a wiring pattern including a plurality of wirings is formed from the first end portion 651 to the second end portion 652. In the present embodiment, the wiring pattern of the first FPC 65 forms a power line and a signal line for causing the plurality of LEDs to emit light and the drive motor to operate in the moving unit 51.

The first end 651 has a wiring pattern extending linearly. The first end portion 651 is electrically connected to the base portion substrate 527. Further, between the first end portion 651 and the first arc portion 653, there is an upright portion 651V that is bent with respect to the surface on which the first arc portion 653 is formed and extends in a direction substantially orthogonal to the surface. It is formed.
The second end portion 652 has a wiring pattern extending linearly. The second end portion 652 is electrically connected to the decorative portion substrate 50. Further, between the second end portion 652 and the second arc portion 654, an upright portion 652V that is bent with respect to the surface on which the second arc portion 654 is formed and extends in a direction substantially orthogonal to the surface is provided. It is formed.

  The first arc portion 653 has a radius of curvature larger than that of the second arc portion 654, for example. In the present embodiment, the first arc portion 653 is formed along the accommodating portion 526 of the base member 52. The wiring pattern formed by the first arc portion 653 is continuous with the wiring pattern of the first end portion 651 on one side and is continuous with the wiring pattern of the second arc portion 654 on the other side.

  The second arc portion 654 has a radius of curvature smaller than that of the first arc portion 653, for example. As will be described later, the second arc portion 654 is bent with respect to the first arc portion 653 in order to extend the wiring pattern in a direction intersecting with the moving direction of the loop portion 65R and to connect to the decorative portion substrate 50. . The wiring pattern formed by the second arc portion 654 is continuous with the wiring pattern of the second end portion 652 on one side and is continuous with the wiring pattern of the first arc portion 653 on the other side.

In the present embodiment, the first FPC 65 is used as the wiring without mounting electronic components such as LEDs and resistance elements on the first FPC 65. In the present embodiment, since the first FPC 65 is provided in the movable part where the repeated deformation occurs, the reliability as the wiring is improved by not intentionally mounting the electronic component.
Note that it is not limited that electronic components are not mounted on the first FPC 65, and various electronic components such as resistance elements and LEDs may be mounted on the first FPC 65.

The first FPC 65 is formed along the moving direction of the moving part 51 (decorating part 54). That is, in the present embodiment, the moving unit 51 (decorating unit 54) moves in an arc shape. Therefore, the first FPC 65 is formed in an arc shape that is a curve.
Further, as shown in FIGS. 56A to 56B described later, the first FPC 65 is formed with a portion that draws the loop portion 65R so that the first FPC 65 extending from one side is inverted and extends to the other side again. . When the moving part 51 moves, the first FPC 65 moves in the left-right direction (arc direction) while the loop part 65R is formed in a state where the surfaces face each other before and after the loop part 65R. It is configured to be deformable.

<Operation of the first FPC 65>
FIG. 56 is an explanatory diagram of the operation of the first FPC 65 when the moving unit 51 moves.
As shown in FIG. 56 (a), when the moving unit 51 is located at the standby position, the first FPC 65 is in a state where the loop portion 65R is formed. Further, the loop portion 65R is formed at a position on the left side of the accommodating portion 526.

Then, as shown in FIG. 56 (b), when the moving part 51 (decorating part 54) moves toward the right side, the position of the loop part 65R changes in the first FPC 65 along the direction in which the first FPC 65 is formed. While deforming.
Furthermore, when the moving part 51 moves to the right side, as shown in FIG. 56 (c), the loop part 65R is formed at the right side position. In addition, when the decorative portion 54 moves further to the right side in the moving portion 51 so as to shift to the separated state, the loop portion 65R similarly moves along the direction in which the first FPC 65 is formed.
The same applies to the movement of the moving unit 51 toward the left side, and the reverse movement of the above-described operation occurs.

  As described above, the first FPC 65 of the present embodiment is deformed while forming the loop portion 65 </ b> R while being accommodated in the accommodating portion 526. As described above, since the first FPC 65 moves along the shape of the housing portion 526, the size required for the movement (for example, the space size in the width direction and the height direction for forming the wiring) is minimized. Can do. Moreover, when realizing such a shape and operation, it can be realized by the first FPC 65 capable of forming a wiring pattern that forms a curved shape on the same surface.

For example, in the case of FFC, a wiring having a curved shape cannot be formed in the same plane. Further, when a normal electric wire is used, it is difficult to move a plurality of lines repeatedly and smoothly along the moving direction. Furthermore, when adopting FFC or a normal electric wire, it cannot be deformed along a path formed in an arc shape, for example. Therefore, for example, it is necessary to make the size of the accommodating portion 526 formed in the base main body portion 521 larger than that in the present embodiment. As a result, when FFC or a normal electric wire is adopted, it may be difficult to reduce the size of the apparatus.
On the other hand, in the present embodiment, by using the flexible first FPC 65, the thickness of the first FPC 65 itself can be reduced and the size required for deformation when the first FPC 65 is deformed can be reduced. it can.

  In the present embodiment, since the loop portion 65R is formed along the first arc portion 653, for example, a force that twists the first FPC 65 is not applied to the first FPC 65. Therefore, in this embodiment, the load applied to the first FPC 65 is reduced.

Next, a modified first FPC 65 will be described.
FIG. 57 is an explanatory diagram of a first FPC 65 according to a modification.
FIG. 57 is a lateral cross-sectional view of the moving unit 51, the base member 52, and the first FPC 65 according to the present embodiment, as viewed from below in the vertical direction.

The basic configuration of the modified first FPC 65 is the same as that of the above-described embodiment. However, the first FPC 65 of the modified example is attached to the decorative portion 54 and the base member 52, and the formation position of the loop portion 65R is different from the above-described embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 57, the first FPC 65 has a first end portion 651 fixed to the base member 52 (base portion substrate 527 (see FIG. 54B)) and a second end portion 652 that is a decorative portion 54 (decorative portion). The substrate 50 (see FIG. 46) is fixed. The first FPC 65 according to the modification includes the length L1 from the first end 651 of the first arc portion 653 to the loop portion 65R and the first arc portion 653 in a state where the moving unit 51 is located at the standby position. The length L2 from the second end portion 652 to the loop portion 65R is substantially equal. That is, the first FPC 65 has the loop portion 65R at a substantially central portion between the first end portion 651 and the second end portion 652 in the longitudinal direction of the first FPC 65 in a state where the moving portion 51 is located at the standby position. Mounted to form.

In the present embodiment, as described above, the moving unit 51 (the deforming unit 53 and the decoration unit 54) moves toward the appearance position at a predetermined timing. Therefore, basically, the time when the moving unit 51 is located at the standby position is longer than when the moving part 51 is located at the appearance position. And the location in which the loop part 65R formed in 1st FPC65 is formed in the state which the movement part 51 was located in a standby state always becomes the same position. Then, in a state where the moving unit 51 is positioned in the standby state, the load at the location where the loop portion 65R is formed in the first FPC 65 is greater than at other locations.
Further, in the present embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 37A, for example, the moving unit 51 also performs a swing effect that swings at the standby position. In this case, the load at the portion where the loop portion 65R formed in the first FPC 65 is formed is further increased in a state where the moving portion 51 is in the standby state.

  Then, the closer the fixing portion is to the loop portion 65R, there is a possibility that an unreasonable force is applied to the fixing portion or the loop portion 65R becomes unreasonable due to the small loop portion 65R. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the fixing portion that restrains the first FPC 65 is further away from the loop portion 65R. In the present embodiment, the decorative portion 54 is connected to one of the loop portions 65R, and the base member 52 is connected to the other. Therefore, in the present embodiment, in a state where the moving part 51 is located at the standby position, the length from the place fixed by the decorative part 54 and the base member 52 to the place where the loop part 65R is formed is biased. By eliminating the load, the load on the first FPC 65 is reduced.

As described above, the first FPC 65 includes the length of the first arc portion 653 from the first end portion 651 to the loop portion 65R and the length of the first arc portion 653 from the second end portion 652 to the loop portion 65R. Need not be substantially equal.
In the present embodiment, the base member 52 is not moved, and the decorative portion 54 is configured to move. Therefore, the first FPC 65 is assumed to have a larger load on the second end portion 652 that is a connection portion with the decorative portion 54 than, for example, the first end portion 651 that is a connection portion with the base member 52. . Therefore, the length of the first arc portion 653 from the second end portion 652 to the loop portion 65R in the state where the moving portion 51 is located at the standby position is the first arc portion from the first end portion 651 to the loop portion 65R. It is made longer than the length of 653. Thereby, the first arc portion 653 from the first end portion 651 to the loop portion 65R may have a sufficient length, and the load at the connection portion between the second end portion 652 and the decorative portion 54 may be reduced. .

FIG. 58 is a diagram for explaining another application example of the vehicle-type robot unit 5.
FIG. 58 is a schematic side view of the slot machine 900 provided with the vehicle-type robot unit 5.
For example, as shown in FIG. 58, the vehicle robot 5 may be provided in the slot machine 900.
Specifically, the slot machine 900 rotates a reel 901 that displays a plurality of types of symbols while rotating, for example, from top to bottom, a medal slot 903 into which a medal is inserted, and rotation of the reel 901. An operation lever 905 that is operated to start, a stop button 907 that is operated to stop the rotation of the reel 901, a medal payout exit 909 from which medals are paid out, and display effects and information display according to the game. The liquid crystal display 911 to perform and the transparent plate 913 which covers the front surface of the liquid crystal display 911 are provided.

  In addition, the slot machine 900 includes a vehicle-type robot unit 5 in a space in the front-rear direction between the liquid crystal display 911 and the transparent plate 913. And this vehicle-type robot part 5 can perform the effect mentioned above by moving to the left-right direction and the up-down direction as mentioned above.

[Technical features of the vehicle-type robot unit 5 of the present embodiment]
As described above, in the present embodiment, the following configuration is adopted in order to enhance the fun of the gaming machine using the director.
That is, the gaming machine (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 100) includes a first effect body (for example, the deforming unit 53) having a first form and a second form deformed from the first form, and the first effect body ( For example, a second effect body (for example, a decoration portion 54) that forms a state integrated with the deformation portion 53) and a separated state separated from the first effect body (for example, the deformation portion 53) is provided. Before the first effect body (for example, the deforming portion 53) shifts to the second form, the first effect body (for example, the deforming portion 53) swings in a predetermined direction while the second effect body. (For example, the decorative portion 54) swings in a direction different from the predetermined direction.
In addition, the gaming machine (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 100) includes a first effect body (for example, the deforming portion 53) having a first form and a second form deformed from the first form, and the first effect body ( For example, a second effect body (for example, a decoration portion 54) that forms a state integrated with the deformation portion 53) and a separated state separated from the first effect body (for example, the deformation portion 53) is provided. The second effect body (for example, the decorative portion 54) moves together with the first effect body (for example, the deformation portion 53) in the integrated state, and the first effect body (for example, the deformation portion) in the middle of the movement. Part 53) is formed in a separated state.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the following configuration is adopted in order to enhance the fun of the gaming machine using the director.
That is, a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 100) includes a rendering body (for example, a deforming unit 53) that performs a rendering operation that transforms the first form into a second form different from the first form. , A pachinko gaming machine 100), and a moving means (for example, a left-right direction moving section 64, a base member 52) for moving the effect body (for example, the deforming section 53) from the first position to the second position; Deformation means (for example, vertical movement unit 62, deformation mechanism unit 63) for deforming the effect body (for example, deformation unit 53) into the first form and the second form is provided.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the following configuration is adopted in order to enhance the fun of the gaming machine using the director.
That is, the gaming machine (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 100) has a first form and an effect body (for example, the deformation unit 53) having a second form different from the first form, and the effect body (for example, the deformation type). Moving means (for example, left-right direction moving part 64, base member 52), and the moving means (for example, left-right direction moving part 64, base member 52) moves the stage ( For example, before the transformation part 53) shifts to the second form, the effect body (for example, the transformation part 53) is swung.

◆ In this embodiment, the following configuration is adopted in order to enhance the fun of the gaming machine using the director.
That is, the gaming machine (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 100) is a gaming machine (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 100) that includes the rendering body (for example, the deforming unit 53) that performs the rendering operation, and the first machine from the first position. A moving means (for example, a left-right direction moving unit 64, a base member 52) for moving the effector (for example, the deforming unit 53) to a second position which is a position different from the position of 1, and the first position A first swinging means (for example, a deforming part base 61, a left-right direction moving part 64, a base member 52) for swinging the effect body (for example, the deforming part 53) in a predetermined direction, and the effect at the second position. The second swinging means (for example, the deforming portion base 61, the left-right moving portion 64, the base member 52) for swinging the body in a direction different from the predetermined direction is provided.
In addition, the gaming machine (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 100) is a gaming machine (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 100) including a rendering body (for example, the deforming unit 53) that performs the rendering operation, and the first machine from the first position. A moving means for moving the effect body (for example, the deforming portion 53) to a second position which is a position different from the first position, and the effect body (for example, the deforming portion 53) at the second position. Deformation means (for example, vertical movement unit 62, deformation mechanism unit 63) for deforming from one form to a second form different from the first form, and in the direction from the first position toward the second position First position swinging means (for example, left-right direction moving part 64, base member 52) for swinging the effect body (for example, the deforming part 53), and in the direction of deformation to the second form at the second position. The director (for example, the deforming unit 5 ) A second position moving means (for example swinging the deformation portion base 61, the horizontal drive unit 64, a base member 52), characterized in that it comprises a.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the following configuration is adopted in order to increase the degree of freedom of light source arrangement in the director.
That is, the gaming machine (for example, the pachinko gaming machine 100) is moved relative to the first performance unit (for example, the second moving member 623) and the first performance unit (for example, the second moving member 623). A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 100) including a rendering body (for example, the deforming unit 53) having a two performance section (for example, the third moving member 625), For example, the deformation unit 53 includes a light source (for example, a third LED 5713 and a fourth LED 5714) provided in the first effect unit (for example, the second moving member 623) and the second effect unit (for example, the third moving member 625). The light of the light source (for example, the third LED 5713, the fourth LED 5714) when the relative movement is in a predetermined position with respect to the first effect unit (for example, the second moving member 623). Light guide for guiding member (e.g., the light guide member 69) and is characterized by having a.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the following configuration is adopted in order to reduce the load on the cable in the movable effector.
That is, a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 100) is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 100) provided with a rendering body (for example, a deforming unit 53) that performs an operation effect, and the rendering body (for example, a deformation). The unit 53) includes a first rendering unit (for example, a chest 532) having a first substrate (for example, a chest light emitting substrate 57), and a second substrate (for example, a shoulder first light emitting substrate 581 and a shoulder second light emitting substrate). 582), the second effect unit (for example, the shoulder 533) that moves relative to the first effect unit (for example, the chest 532), the first substrate (for example, the chest light emitting substrate 57), and the A cable (for example, a first cable 681, a second cable 682) for electrically connecting a second substrate (for example, a shoulder first light emitting substrate 581 and a shoulder second light emitting substrate 582), the cable (For example, the first cable 681, the second cable 682) is connected to the second substrate (for example, the shoulder first light emitting substrate 581 and the shoulder second light emitting substrate 582), and the other is connected to the first substrate (for example, the chest light emitting substrate). 57), which is connected to an end portion farther from the second substrate (for example, the shoulder first light emitting substrate 581 and the shoulder second light emitting substrate 582).

In addition, in the present embodiment, the following configuration is employed in order to suppress the load on the parts in the production body that performs the production operation with the rack gear and the pinion gear.
That is, a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 100) is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 100) provided with a rendering body (for example, a deforming unit 53) that performs an operation effect, and the rendering body (for example, a deformation). The unit 53) is a reference that determines the position of a moving unit (for example, the first moving member 621) provided to be movable in a predetermined direction (for example, the vertical direction) and the moving unit (for example, the first moving member 621) A moving part (for example, the first moving member 621) relative to the reference part (for example, the reference part 611E) by driving a part (for example, the reference part 611E) and a pinion gear (for example, the first gear train 612). Is connected to the drive unit (for example, drive motor 613) and the pinion gear (for example, first gear train 612), and the base in the predetermined direction (for example, vertical direction). A rack gear portion (for example, rack gear portion 6211) attached to the moving portion (for example, first moving member 621) so as to be movable by a predetermined amount in a direction approaching the portion (for example, reference portion 611E). And

In addition, in the present embodiment, the following configuration is adopted in order to make the wiring in the movable production body compact.
That is, a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 100) is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 100) including a rendering body (for example, deformation unit 53) that performs a rendering operation, and the rendering body (for example, deformation). The portion 53) includes a first wiring board (for example, the base relay board 55 and the base part board 527) on which the wiring pattern is formed and the electronic component is mounted, and the wiring pattern is formed and the electronic component is mounted. A second wiring board (for example, the chest relay board 56 and the decorative part board 50) that moves relative to the first wiring board (for example, the base relay board 55 and the base part board 527) and a wiring pattern are formed. The first wiring board (for example, the base relay board 55 and the base part board 527) and the second wiring board (for example, the chest relay board 56 and the decoration part board 50) are connected. Moving the wiring board (e.g., a 1FPC65, the 2FPC67) for gas connected and having a, a.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the following configuration is adopted in order to make the wiring in the movable production body compact.
That is, a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 100) is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 100) including a rendering body (for example, deformation unit 53) that performs a rendering operation, and the rendering body (for example, deformation). The unit 53) moves relative to the first effect part (for example, the base main body part 611, the base relay board 55) and the first effect part (for example, the base main body part 611, the base relay board 55). An effect part (for example, the second moving member 623, the chest relay board 56), a power supply part that supplies power to the second effect part (for example, the second moving member 623, the chest relay board 56), and a wiring pattern are formed. A moving wiring board (for example, a second FPC 67) that forms a power feeding path from the power feeding section to the second rendering section (for example, the second moving member 623, the chest relay board 56). The wiring board (for example, the second FPC 67) is electrically connected to the second effect part (for example, the second moving member 623 and the chest relay board 56), and the first effect part (for example, the base main body part 611, for example). A base wiring board 55) and a first wiring pattern part (for example, a second straight line part 672) that deforms with the relative movement of the second effect part (for example, the second moving member 623 and the chest relay board 56); A curved wiring is formed, and a second wiring pattern portion (for example, first arc portion 674) that electrically connects the first wiring pattern portion (for example, second straight portion 672) and the power feeding portion side; It is characterized by having.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the following configuration is adopted in order to make the wiring in the movable production body compact.
That is, a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 100) is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 100) including a rendering body (for example, moving unit 51) that performs a rendering operation, and the rendering body (for example, moving). The part 51) is formed with an effect part (for example, a decoration part 54) that moves along a curve, and a curved wiring pattern along the moving direction of the effect part (for example, the decoration part 54). And a wiring board (for example, the first FPC 65) that is electrically connected to (for example, the decorative portion 54) and deforms in accordance with the movement of the effect portion (for example, the decorative portion 54).

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 output processing of data generated by special processing, so control instructions for output processing are reduced and 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.

  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.

51. Moving part (an example of a production)
54 ... Decoration part (an example of a production part)
65 ... 1st FPC (an example of a wiring board)
100 ... Pachinko machine

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A gaming machine including a director performing a director operation,
The director is
A moving part that moves along a curve;
Wherein together along Cormorants plurality of curved lines in the moving direction of the moving part are arranged in the same plane wiring pattern is formed, possess a wiring board which is deformed along with the move of the mobile unit, and
The wiring board is electrically connected to the moving unit through a reversing reversing unit, and the reversing unit moves in the direction of the curved wiring as the moving unit moves. .

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