JP6346233B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

  Various decorations are given to gaming machines such as slot machines and pachinko machines in order to enhance the fun of gaming. As such a gaming machine, there is a gaming machine provided with a decorative body protruding from the gaming machine main body.

  For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine including a decorative body that is attached to a gaming machine main body and holds a decorative panel. This decorative body is attached so as to protrude forward from the gaming machine main body.

JP 2013-66584 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the decorative body is fixed to the gaming machine body with screws. Therefore, if the decorative body has an elongated shape, the screwed portions are arranged in a line, and the decorative body attached to the gaming machine body is likely to wobble.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of stably holding a decorative body protruding from a gaming machine main body.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present application is a gaming machine that performs a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a pachinko gaming machine 600, a pachinko gaming machine 901, etc.),
The base portion (for example, the game board 2, the gaming machine frame 3, and the outer frame 60) and the open state in which the front surface of the base portion is opened (for example, as shown in FIG. 5B), Change between a state separated from the gaming machine frame 3) and a closed state (for example, a state where the front door body 50 covers the gaming machine frame 3 as shown in FIG. 5A). A gaming machine main body (for example, a portion obtained by removing the decorative body from the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the pachinko gaming machine 600) having a door body portion (for example, the front door body 50),
A decorative body (for example, a first decorative body 200, a second decorative body 300, a third decorative body 400, and a fourth decorative body 500) held by the gaming machine main body in a state of protruding from the gaming machine main body;
Control means (for example, a drive mechanism 90201 (various motors), a solenoid, a sensor, a second lamp unit 90202, a third lamp unit 90203, a fourth lamp unit 90204, a fifth lamp unit 90205, etc.) For example, CPU 90120 for effect control, VDP90123A, dedicated IC, etc.)
Output means for outputting a drive signal for driving the electronic component based on a control signal output from the control means (for example, serial / parallel conversion ICs 9091B to 9095B),
The output means stops when the control signal is input (for example, time t1 in FIG. 21) to stop the output of the drive signal after a predetermined period (for example, the predetermined period T in FIG. 21) has elapsed (FIG. 21: timeout). Function)
When the control means outputs a control signal and continuously drives the electronic component beyond the predetermined period, the control means outputs the control signal until the predetermined period elapses (for example, from time t1). Until the predetermined period T elapses),
When the door body portion is in a closed state, a part of the decorative body (for example, the vertical portions 220b, 320b, 420b, and 520b) is sandwiched between the base portion and the door body portion, It is held by the game machine body.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can hold the decorative body protruding from the gaming machine main body in a stable state. Moreover, since the malfunction of an electronic component can be avoided, an electronic component can be controlled more stably.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above, when the door body portion is opened and closed, the decorative body portion that is in a position that interferes with the moving door body portion is moved to a position that does not interfere with the door body portion. (For example, as shown in FIG. 6B, it is possible to prevent interference with the front door body 50 by lifting the decorative body main body 310 upward).

  According to such a structure, it can suppress that a decorative body obstructs opening and closing of a door body part.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the decorative body is temporarily installed on the gaming machine body when the door body portion changes from the opened state to the closed state. It has a stop part (for example, insertion part 220c, 320c, 520c, temporary stop part 410), It is characterized by the above-mentioned.

  According to such a configuration, the decoration body can be easily attached to the gaming machine main body.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (3), in the gaming machine main body, a region that is covered with a held decorative body and cannot be visually recognized by the player is provided ( For example, the front door body 50 is also decorated in an area covered with the decorative bodies 200, 300, 400, and 500 that cannot be visually recognized).

  According to such a structure, even if it is a case where a decoration body is not attached to a game machine main body, the fall of a decoration property can be suppressed.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (4), the decorative body is guided by a light source (for example, decoration LEDs 10a and 10b, an optical fiber cable) provided in the gaming machine body. A light guide portion (for example, insertion cylinders 201 and 401 and light-transmitting plates 202 and 311) for taking in light from a light source that emits light to the inside is formed.

  According to such a configuration, the decorativeness can be further improved.

(6) In the gaming machine of any of the above (1) to (5), the decorative body takes in and emits sound from a sound source (for example, the speakers 8 and 70) provided in the gaming machine main body. An opening (for example, an opening 203) is formed.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to further improve the effect by using sound.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6), the decorative body is configured to take in and release wind from a blower (for example, the blower 9) provided in the gaming machine body. An opening (for example, the opening 203) is formed.

  According to such a configuration, the presentation effect can be further improved by making the wind perceived.

(8) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (7), the decorative body is a net-like body (for example, shown in FIG. 7) formed at a sound emission port of a speaker provided in the gaming machine body. And an attachment portion (for example, a temporary fixing portion 410) for attachment to the mesh 70a of the speaker 70.

  According to such a configuration, the decoration body can be easily attached to the gaming machine main body.

(9) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (8), the gaming machine main body includes a movable body that moves as the game progresses (for example, the movable body shown in FIGS. 7 and 8B). Button 75) is provided, and the decorative body moves along with the movement of the moving body by contacting the moving body (for example, as shown in FIG. 8B), the movable body 75 is provided. The fourth decorative body 500 moves in the front-rear direction with the movement in the front-rear direction).

  According to such a configuration, the effect can be further improved by moving the decorative body.

  Moreover, the form which implements the invention mentioned later includes the invention concerning the following means 10 to means 17. Conventionally, as a motor provided in a gaming machine, there is a motor that uses a stepping motor having a plurality of exciting coils to which voltage pulses are individually supplied. For example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-104147, a voltage pulse signal is individually supplied to each excitation coil of a stepping motor according to a control signal for controlling the operation of the stepping motor, and the voltage pulse signal is supplied to each excitation coil. In addition, there is shown one in which an abnormal operation of a stepping motor is determined based on a feedback signal that is input in parallel and is a single signal corresponding to the input state of each voltage pulse signal input in parallel. However, in the motor provided in this gaming machine, when the control signal for controlling the operation of the electronic component such as the stepping motor is unintentionally interrupted, the operation of the electronic component may become unstable. is there. In view of this point, there is a need to provide a gaming machine that can operate electronic components provided in the gaming machine more stably.

(10) Another aspect of the gaming machine for achieving the above object is a gaming machine that performs a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 901),
Control means (for example, a drive mechanism 90201 (various motors), a solenoid, a sensor, a second lamp unit 90202, a third lamp unit 90203, a fourth lamp unit 90204, a fifth lamp unit 90205, etc.) For example, CPU 90120 for effect control, VDP90123A, dedicated IC, etc.)
Output means for outputting a drive signal for driving the electronic component based on a control signal output from the control means (for example, serial / parallel conversion ICs 9091B to 9095B),
The output means receives a control signal (for example, time t1 in FIG. 49), and stops the output of the drive signal after a predetermined period (for example, the predetermined period T in FIG. 49) has elapsed (FIG. 49: timeout). Function)
When the control means outputs a control signal and continuously drives the electronic component beyond the predetermined period, the control means outputs the control signal until the predetermined period elapses (for example, from time t1). The control signal is output until the predetermined period T elapses).

  According to the above configuration, the malfunction of the electronic component can be avoided, so that the electronic component can be controlled more stably.

(11) In the gaming machine of (10) above,
The output means includes conversion means (for example, serial / parallel conversion ICs 9091B to 9095B) that converts a serial signal control signal output from the control means into a parallel signal drive signal. .

  According to the above configuration, the number of communication wires between the control unit and the output unit can be reduced.

(12) In the gaming machine of (10) or (11) above,
It further comprises setting means for setting the stop means to be valid or invalid (a predetermined terminal for setting the timeout function of each conversion IC to be valid or invalid, an effect control board 9012, etc.).

  According to the above configuration, the function of the stopping unit can be set to be valid or invalid depending on the application, so that the cost can be reduced by sharing parts.

(13) In any one of the above gaming machines (10) to (12),
A first substrate (for example, an effect control substrate 9012) provided with the control means;
A second substrate (for example, the first lamp substrate 90210) provided with the output means,
The first substrate and the second substrate are electrically connected via a wiring member (flexible, harness, etc.).

  According to the said structure, since it has arrange | positioned on another board | substrate, it can suppress that the control abnormality which may generate | occur | produce by the malfunction (disconnection, short circuit, etc.) of wiring generate | occur | produces.

(14) In any one of the above gaming machines (10) to (13),
The output means controls the driving of the electronic component by outputting a PWM signal as a driving signal (for example, the driving signal is PWM-controlled by the number of Low signals, and the light emission luminance of each LED is light emission by PWM control) The gradation is controlled according to the period.)

  According to the above configuration, power efficiency can be increased by PWM control.

(15) In the gaming machine of any of (10) to (14) above,
The output means includes
The output state when the input control signal is output to other output means includes a first output state in which the waveform rises in a predetermined manner (for example, an output state with a normal slew rate setting shown in FIG. 51A), The output state can be set to any one of a second output state (for example, an output state with a low slew rate setting shown in FIG. 51B) in which the waveform rises in a modest change than the first output state,
When the other output means is provided in the same substrate as the output means, the second output state is set (for example, connected in the substrate like the conversion IC 9092B and the conversion IC 9093B). The conversion IC 9092B is set to output a low slew rate waveform).

  According to the above configuration, since the output state when outputting within the same substrate is set to the second output state, the emission of noise to the outside of the substrate can be suppressed.

(16) In the gaming machine of any of (10) to (14) above,
The output means includes
The output state when the input control signal is output to other output means includes a first output state in which the waveform rises in a predetermined manner (for example, an output state with a normal slew rate setting shown in FIG. 51A), The output state can be set to any one of a second output state (for example, an output state with a low slew rate setting shown in FIG. 51B) in which the waveform rises in a modest change than the first output state,
When the other output means is provided on another board connected via the wiring member to the board on which the output means is provided, the first output state is set (for example, serial (When parallel conversion IC 9094B and serial / parallel conversion IC 9095B are connected outside the substrate, the conversion IC 9094B is set to output a normal slew rate waveform).

  According to the above configuration, since the output state when outputting to another board connected via the wiring member is set to the first output state, it is possible to suppress the influence of external noise on the control signal.

(17) In the gaming machine of any of (10) to (16) above,
It further includes a movable member (for example, a production unit 90300) that performs an operation,
The output means outputs a specific signal by a parallel communication system from specific signal output units (for example, terminals Q0 to 23 corresponding to groups 1 to 6 shown in FIG. 54) grouped into a plurality of different groups,
The output timing of the specific signal from the specific signal output unit is different for each group (for example, the periods of the PWM clock signals of groups 1 to 6 shown in FIG. 54 are shifted by 1 MHz).
The driving means for operating the movable member (for example, the motor of the driving mechanism 90201) is the specific signal output unit (for example, terminals of the group belonging to the same period (for example, terminals Q0 to Q3) in the same group of the output means). ) Is driven on the basis of a specific signal output from (1).

  According to the above configuration, noise emission to the outside of the substrate can be suppressed by shifting the output period of the specific signal by the parallel communication method.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to one embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment. It is the perspective view which showed the pachinko game machine of the state which open | released the front door body. It is a disassembled perspective view which paid its attention to the upper part of a pachinko gaming machine. It is sectional drawing of the pachinko machine shown by arrow VV in FIG. 1, (a) is the figure which showed the state in which the front door body was in the closed state, and the 1st decoration body was hold | maintained, b) is a view showing a state in which the front door body is in an open state and the first decorative body is not held. It is sectional drawing of the pachinko machine shown by arrow VI-VI in FIG. 1, (a) is the figure which showed the state in which the front door body was in the closed state, and the 2nd decoration body was hold | maintained, b) is a view showing a state in which the front door body is in an open state and the second decorative body is not held. It is a disassembled perspective view which paid its attention to the upper part of the pachinko game machine concerning other embodiments. It is sectional drawing which paid its attention to the part which attached the decoration body to the pachinko game machine which concerns on other embodiment, (a) is sectional drawing which paid attention to the attachment part of the 3rd decoration body, (b) is 4th. It is sectional drawing which paid its attention to the attaching part of a decoration body. It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. FIG. 10 is a configuration diagram showing an example of various control boards mounted on the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. 9. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example etc. of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a change category and a change pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. (A) is a front view showing an effect unit, and (B) is a rear view. (A) is a front view which shows the state which has a movable part in a tilting position, and (B) shows the state which has a movable part in a standing position. It is a figure which shows the flow of drive control and light emission control. It is a figure which shows an example of the timing chart of a control signal and a drive signal. It is a figure which shows the other example of the timing chart of a control signal and a drive signal. It is a figure which shows the further another example of the timing chart of a control signal and a drive signal. It is an image figure of the output waveform of a control signal. It is a figure which shows the modification of the connection of conversion IC. It is a figure of the circuit structural example of a 2nd lamp drive part and a 2nd lamp part. It is a figure for demonstrating the phase separation of the drive signal which serial-parallel conversion outputs. It is a figure of the circuit structural example of an accessory drive part and a drive mechanism. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the determination rate of the display mode of a hold display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a figure which shows an on-hold selection time production pattern table. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship between a display mode change effect and the presence or absence of the display mode change execution in the said display mode change effect. It is a figure which shows a character icon selection table and a character icon selection table. It is a figure which shows a change production pattern table. It is a display screen figure which shows the example of an effect display when a character icon is displayed as a hold display in an effect display device. It is a display screen figure which shows the example of an effect display of the active display after displaying a character icon as a hold display in an effect display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows an icon production setting process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of an effect which selects the execution timing of the display mode change effect during hold display from several timings. It is a display screen figure of an effect display device when a battle reach effect is performed. It is a display screen figure of an effect display device when a story reach effect is performed. It is a timing chart which shows the example of control of the effect production and movable body production in a specific super reach production.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2, and a gaming machine frame 3. It is comprised from the front door body 50 supported so that rotation was possible. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven. The front door 50 is provided with a transparent plate 51, and the game balls that have been driven flow down through a gap formed between the transparent plate 51 and the game board 2.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like. Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variable display). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do.

  The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to the variable display. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, variation of decorative symbols (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol can be changed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5. The confirmed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the display result is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B is used. In synchronism with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  On the screen of the image display device 5, a start winning memory display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special figure game (special figure hold memory number) is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  For example, a special game start condition (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A due to the occurrence of the first start prize that the game ball passes (enters) through the first start prize opening. ) Is satisfied, if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied, the first special figure holding storage number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when the second start winning that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening is generated, the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B (second start condition) ) Is established, if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not established, the second special figure holding memory number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented).

  The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  A display for displaying the number of reserved special figure memories may be provided together with the start winning memory display area 5H or instead of the start winning memory display area 5H. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED).

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. (Ordinary electric accessory) is provided and a second start winning opening is formed.

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. Do not close. On the other hand, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning hole. ) Make it open. The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter (pass) through the second start winning opening, while the expansion when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. You may comprise so that a game ball may enter (pass) more easily than an open state. As described above, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has the first variable state such as the open state or the expanded open state in which the game ball can pass (enter) through the second start winning port, and the game ball cannot pass (enter). It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a closed state or a normally open state that is difficult to pass (enter).

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media), and the first reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. If it is less than (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the second reserved memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, The second start condition is satisfied.

  The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. become unable. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ). In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize port may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or plural general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  A first decorative body 200 and a second decorative body 300 are arranged side by side on the upper part of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the area of the front door 50 that is covered by the first decorative body 200 and the second decorative body 300 and cannot be visually recognized by the player, a speaker 8 (FIG. 3) for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like, A blower 9 (FIG. 3) that blows air to the player as it progresses, and decorative LEDs 10 a and 10 b (FIG. 3) that improve decoration by turning on and blinking are provided.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle 30 (operation knob) operated by a player or the like for launching a game ball as a game medium toward the game area is provided. For example, the hitting operation handle 30 adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like.

  At a predetermined position of the front door body 50 below the game area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to the ball hitting device. An upper plate (a hitting ball supply tray) is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A stick controller 31 </ b> A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to the lower portion of the front door body 50. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be incorporated in the operation rod.

  The front door body 50 only needs to be provided with a controller sensor unit 35A including a tilt direction sensor unit that detects a tilt operation with respect to the operating rod. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor.

  A push button 31B is provided above the stick controller 31A in the front door body 50 so that the player can perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35 </ b> B that detects the player's operation act on the push button 31 </ b> B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31 </ b> B.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back of the game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits the solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the big prize door.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speaker 8, and the decoration. Various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical components for rendering such as the LEDs 10a and 10b and the blower 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 operates / inactivates all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, the sound output operation from the speaker 8, and the lighting / light-out operations in the decorative LEDs 10 a, 10 b, etc. A function of determining a control content for causing the electrical component for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as a blowing operation, is provided.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speaker 8 based on a command, control data, etc. from the effect control board 12. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the lighting / lighting of the decorative LEDs 10a, 10b, etc. A lamp driver circuit that turns off the light is mounted. The blower control board 16 is a control board for blower control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is used for causing the blower 9 to perform a blowing operation based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A processing circuit is installed.

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22 </ b> A and second start port switch 22 </ b> B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. Wiring is connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example. Further, the main board 11 is connected with wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speaker 8, and the decoration LEDs 10a and 10b. The lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation and the like, and the air blow control command for controlling the operation of the blower 9 are included. Each of these effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1” and the first bit of the EXT data may be set to “0” in advance.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to perform and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed.

  Note that the one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 only needs to incorporate the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, and the like may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling the progress of the game is also called a game random number. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104 or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be. For example, the random counter provided in a predetermined area (game control counter setting unit or the like) of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register separate from the RAM 102 indicates a predetermined random number value. The random number value may be updated by storing numerical data and the CPU 103 updating the stored value regularly or irregularly.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 includes table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. Table data to be stored is stored. In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored so as to be rewritable.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 5, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in FIG. 5, a random number circuit 124 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and the I / O 125. And are installed.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the data, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data to the lamp control board 14, wiring for transmitting a blowing signal as an information signal indicating blowing data to the blow control board 16, and the like. It is connected. Further, the effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and the player for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the operation action is detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected.

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination tables, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 121 may include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD driving circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. It is comprised including. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Lighting signal) etc. are output.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hit ball is based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hit ball operation handle 30 installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the launch device. When the game ball flowing down the game area passes (enters) the first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the game ball is moved by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The first start condition is satisfied due to the detection. Thereafter, a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done.

  Further, when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening (second start area) formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Therefore, the second start condition is established. Thereafter, a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second start winning opening.

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. Thereafter, the normal symbol game 20 is started by the normal symbol display 20 based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display such as the end of the previous normal symbol game has been completed. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per standard”, the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  When a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started or when a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, a special game is started. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed whether or not the variable display result of the symbol is set to “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and the effect control command for designating the variable display result and the variation pattern is the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 shown in FIG. To the effect control board 12.

  After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, decorations of “left”, “middle”, and “right” arranged in the display area of the image display device 5 In the symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is performed.

  In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, a fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5. When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) becomes “big jackpot” (specific display result), and the specific gaming state is advantageous for the player. It is controlled to the big hit gaming state. When the jackpot symbol is not derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, and the loss symbol is derived and displayed, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) is “lost”.

  As an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “3” and “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lose symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol. Moreover, the special symbol of the lighting pattern having a specific meaning as a number or symbol is not limited to the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol. For example, the special symbol of the arbitrary lighting pattern in the 7-segment LED can be the jackpot symbol or the lost symbol. It is good.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, during the predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or the period until a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the grand prize opening and a winning ball is generated, the grand prize opening is continuously opened. Round game is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15”) is reached.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change” is included. For example, as a result of variable display of a special symbol, when the big hit symbol indicating the number “3” is derived and displayed, the big hit type is “non-probable change”, and when the big hit symbol indicating the number “7” is derived and displayed, The type is “probable change”. When the jackpot type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, as a round game in the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a first state (a big winning opening is in an open state) advantageous to the player. A normal open round in which the upper limit time to be performed is a relatively long time (for example, 29 seconds) is executed. In addition, as a round game in the big hit game state, the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (the big winning opening is in the open state) is a relatively short time (for example, 0.1 second), and the short-term opening. A jackpot type (for example, “accuracy”) in which a round is executed may be provided. The big hit gaming state in which the normal open round is executed is also referred to as a first specific gaming state. The jackpot gaming state in which the short-term opening round is executed is also referred to as a second specific gaming state.

  After the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” (hit probability) is controlled to be a positive change state that is higher than the normal state based on the fact that the predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied. There is. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as a predetermined number of variable displays is executed or the next big hit gaming state is started. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. The short-time state is controlled to continue until one of the short-time end conditions is established first, among the fact that a predetermined number of variable displays have been executed and the next big hit gaming state has been started. . As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the gaming state becomes a short-time state. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probability change”, after the big hit game state is ended, the game state becomes the probability change state.

  In the probable change state and the short time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening than in the normal state. And a second variable state (closed state or normally open state). For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol change time (normal diagram change time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “general”. Tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “per figure” is higher than that in the normal state, and the variable display result is “per figure”. By making the control longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts more than in the normal state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. In this way, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “high base control”). By controlling to such a probable change state and a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened, and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is obtained.

  The game ball used as a game medium in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recorded information of the score given corresponding to the number thereof have value that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity, for example. That's fine. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for a second game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and In response to the start of any one of the special symbol games using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, the decorative symbol variable display is started. The period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R Then, the decorative display variable display mode may be a predetermined reach mode.

  Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative pattern that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination ("reach variation pattern"). Is also a display mode in which the variation continues, or a display mode in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is fluctuating, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display mode in which all or a part of the combination is changed and changed in synchronization.

  Further, in response to the reach mode, the decorative pattern variation speed is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative pattern is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing different rendering operations from before reaching the reach mode May be. Such effect operations such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). The reach effect includes not only the display operation in the image display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speaker 8, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitters such as the decoration LEDs 10a and 10b, the air blowing operation by the blower 9, and the like. May be included in an operation mode different from the previous operation mode in the reach mode.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (effect modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, the possibility of being a “hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “hit reliability”) varies depending on the production mode in each reach production. That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, reach effects such as normal, super A, and super B are preset. And, when the reach production of super reach such as Super A and Super B is executed, the variable display result may be “big hit” compared to the case where the normal reach production is executed (expected expectation of big hit) Becomes higher.

  During the variable display of decorative symbols, unlike a reach effect, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, an image display or sound output as a message, a lighting operation of the decoration LEDs 10a and 10b, or a predetermined effect model is displayed. For example, there is a possibility that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state due to an effect operation different from the decorative symbol variable display operation, such as an operation, or that the reach effect by super reach may be executed. Preliminary effects for notifying (indicating) the advantage of the game executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as that there is a possibility that the variable display result may be a “hit” is executed. Sometimes.

  The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. May be executed (started) prior to the reach state (before the decorative symbols are temporarily displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. In this way, the notice effect can be a big hit gaming state at a predetermined timing from the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols until the fixed special symbols and fixed decorative symbols that result in variable display are derived. Anything that can give notice of sex is acceptable. A plurality of notice patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the contents of the effect operation (effect mode) when such a notice effect is executed.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of types of notice effects such as “button notice” and “window notice” are set to be executable. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect may be any effect that does not cause a change in the variable symbol display time depending on whether or not it is executed.

  When a notice effect that is “button notice” is executed, two or more decorative symbol display portions (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display portions 5L, 5R) are started after all the symbol changes are started. Etc.) before the decorative symbol is derived and displayed, a predetermined effect operation that is an effect during the operation effective period is performed. The effect during the operation effective period is an effect of prompting the player to operate the push button 31B by displaying an effect image such as a character image or a message image prepared in advance at a predetermined position on the display screen of the image display device 5, for example. Any operation is acceptable. As described above, the effect during the operation effective period that prompts the player to perform a predetermined operation (for example, a push operation of the push button 31B) is also referred to as an operation promotion effect.

  The effect operation for encouraging a player to perform a predetermined operation is not limited to the one that causes the image display device 5 to display the effect image, and the speaker 8 outputs a predetermined sound, and the decoration LEDs 10a and 10b are set to a predetermined lighting pattern. May be one that is turned on or blinking, one that operates the movable member provided in the production model provided in or outside the game area in a predetermined operation mode, or a combination of these. .

  When an effect is performed during the operation effective period, an operation effective period for effectively detecting the operation of the push button 31B or the like by the player is set. When a push operation of the push button 31B by the player is detected within the operation effective period, execution of the effect during the operation effective period is stopped at the timing when the operation is detected, A predetermined production operation is performed. For example, when the button operation effect is displayed at a predetermined position on the display screen of the image display device 5, for example, an effect image such as a character image or a message image prepared in advance is displayed, the variable display result may be a “hit”. It is only necessary to provide an effect operation that provides a notice so that it can be recognized. Thus, when a predetermined operation such as a pressing operation on the push button 31B is detected within the operation effective period, it is only necessary to change the effect mode by switching the effect during the operation effective period to the button operation effect. .

  In the notice effect that becomes “window notice”, for example, a plurality of types of characters that are prepared in advance are shown at a predetermined timing after the operation valid period starts corresponding to the notice effect that becomes “button notice”. Of the effect images, an effect operation such as displaying any effect image so as to appear in the window on the display screen of the image display device 5 is executed. In addition to the display of the effect image indicating the character or the like, various effect operations such as displaying a message image for informing a message from the character or outputting a predetermined sound for informing the message from the speaker 8 are performed. Also good.

  When the special figure display result, which is a variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is “big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, when the big hit type is “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the same on a predetermined effective line in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” By deciding and displaying the decorative symbols all together, it is only necessary to derive and display the finalized decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination.

  When the special figure display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode, and the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. In some cases, a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed (non-reach). In addition, when the special figure display result is “losing”, the decorative symbols constituting a predetermined reach combination (also referred to as “reach lose combination”) are stopped and displayed after the decorative symbol variable display mode becomes the reach mode. As a result, a definite decorative symbol that is a non-specific display result may be derived and displayed (reach lose).

  Next, the structure details of the first decorative body 200 and the second decorative body 300 provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to which these decorative bodies are attached will be described. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the pachinko gaming machine with the front door opened. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view focusing on the upper part of the pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the pachinko gaming machine indicated by arrows V-V in FIG. 1, and (a) is a diagram showing a state in which the front door body is in a closed state and the first decorative body is held. (B) is the figure which showed the state in which the front door body is an open state, and the 1st decoration body is not hold | maintained. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the pachinko gaming machine indicated by arrows VI-VI in FIG. 1, and (a) is a diagram showing a state in which the front door body is in a closed state and the second decorative body is held. (B) is the figure which showed the state in which the front door body is an open state, and the 2nd decoration body is not hold | maintained. In the following description, as shown in FIG. 3, the side on which the player is located is the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the opposite direction is the rear. Further, the vertical and horizontal directions as viewed from the player positioned in front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are defined as the vertical and horizontal directions of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as they are. In FIG. 3, the front door body 50 is in an open state, and the direction in each direction is different from that in the closed state. Therefore, in FIG. 3, the coordinate system rotated along with the rotation of the front door body 50 from the closed state to the open state is also shown. This coordinate system corresponds only to the front door body 50. Further, the front door body 50 shown in FIG. 4 is not illustrated for decoration in order to facilitate understanding of the structure.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming machine frame 3 holding the gaming board 2 is centered on the left side of a rectangular frame-shaped outer frame 60 fixed to a gaming island (not shown) on which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is installed. It can be opened and closed. The gaming machine frame 3 shown in FIG. 3 is in a closed state covering the front of the outer frame 60. The front door body 50 is provided to be openable and closable around the left side of the gaming machine frame 3. The front door body 50 shown in FIG. 3 is in an open state in which the front of the gaming machine frame 3 is opened. Note that the term gaming machine main body used in the following description is used as a term indicating a portion of the pachinko gaming machine 1 excluding a decorative body, and more specifically, the gaming machine main body includes, for example, an outer frame 60, a game It is comprised from the board 2, the frame 3 for gaming machines, and the front door body 50. FIG. Further, as a term for the rotating front door body 50, the outer frame 60, the game board 2, and the gaming machine frame 3 that are immobile with respect to the game island (not shown) may be described as the base portion.

  The front door body 50 is a member constituting the front part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and rotates from the state shown in FIG. 3 in the direction of the arrow 250 to a closed state covering the front of the gaming machine frame 3. Change. The front door body 50 is formed with a substantially elliptical opening 50a, and a transparent plate 51 is fitted into the opening 50a. The transparent plate 51 is made of, for example, a synthetic resin such as an acrylic resin or a glass plate. Thereby, when the front door body 50 covers the gaming machine frame 3 and is in the closed state, the gaming board 2 is covered with the transparent plate 51, and a space where the game ball flows down between the gaming board 2 and the transparent plate 51 is provided. It is formed. Moreover, as shown in FIG. 1, various decorations are given to the front surface (surface visible in FIG. 1) of the front door body 50. This decoration can provide the appearance of the pachinko gaming machine 1 that attracts the player.

  On the rear surface of the front door body 50, a first groove portion 50b extending in the left-right direction and having a rectangular cross section is formed. The first groove portion 50 b extending from the left portion of the front door body 50 toward the right reaches the right end portion of the front door body 50. Therefore, a recess by the first groove portion 50 b is formed on the right surface of the front door body 50.

  In addition, a second groove portion 3 a extending in the left-right direction and having a rectangular cross section is formed on the front surface of the gaming machine frame 3. The second groove portion 3 a extending from the left portion of the gaming machine frame 3 toward the right reaches the right end portion of the gaming frame 3. Therefore, a recess by the second groove 3a is formed on the right side of the gaming machine frame 3. In addition, the 2nd groove part 3a is formed in the same height position as the 1st groove part 50b.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the speaker 8 and the blower 9 are arranged side by side in the upper left part of the front door body 50. The speaker 8 and the blower 9 are covered with a first decorative body 200 provided in the gaming machine main body. Therefore, the player cannot visually recognize the speaker 8 and the blower 9 directly. Further, a decoration LED 10a and a decoration LED 10b are arranged side by side on the upper right portion of the front door 50. The decoration LED 10a and the decoration LED 10b are covered with a second decoration body 300 provided in the gaming machine main body. Therefore, the player cannot directly recognize the decorative LED 10a and the decorative LED 10b. Further, an optical fiber cable 17 extends from the upper surface of the gaming machine frame 3. The optical fiber cable 17 is a cable covered with a bundle of thin fibers made of glass, for example. The gaming machine frame 3 incorporates an LED (not shown), and the optical fiber cable 17 constructs a transmission path of light emitted from the LED (not shown).

  The first decorative body 200 has a decorative body main body 210 that imitates the character's head, and an attachment portion 220 for attaching the decorative body main body 210 to the gaming machine main body.

  The decorative body main body 210 is made of synthetic resin such as ABS resin, for example, and a translucent plate 202 made of, for example, acrylic resin is fitted into a portion corresponding to the eyes of the character. An insertion cylinder 201 having a hole into which the optical fiber cable 17 is inserted is provided from the translucent plate 202 to the rear end of the decorative body main body 210. Further, an opening 203 penetrating from the front to the rear is formed in a portion corresponding to the mouth of the character.

  The attachment portion 220 is formed by bending a metal plate material such as stainless steel. The attachment part 220 includes a horizontal part 220a attached to the decorative body main body 210, a vertical part 220b that is bent and perpendicular to the horizontal part 220a, and an insertion part 220c that is bent and perpendicular to the vertical part 220b. have. Thereby, the attachment part 220 has a substantially J-shaped cross section. The mounting portion 220 is formed of a material and dimensions that can be easily bent by an operator and elastically deformed.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, when the first decorative body 200 is held by the gaming machine body, the horizontal portion 220a is in contact with the upper surface of the front door body 50, and the vertical portion 220b is The gaming machine frame 3 and the front door body 50 are sandwiched, and the insertion portion 220 c is inserted into a first groove 50 b formed in the front door body 50. As described above, the horizontal portion 220a is in contact with the upper surface of the front door body 50, and the vertical portion 220b is sandwiched between the gaming machine frame 3 and the front door body 50. 1 The decorative body 200 can be held in the gaming machine body in a stable state. Note that the player cannot visually recognize the area of the front door body 50 and the area of the gaming machine frame 3 covered by the first decorative body 200, but such an area is similar to the surrounding area. Decorated. Thereby, even when the first decorative body 200 is not attached, it is possible to suppress an uncomfortable feeling that the decoration is different only in a part of the region.

  The optical fiber cable 17 extending from the gaming machine frame 3 is inserted and fixed in the insertion tube 201 of the first decorative body 200 held by the gaming machine main body. Thereby, the light guided by the optical fiber cable 17 passes through the light transmitting plate 202 and is emitted from the first decorative body 200. Thereby, light can be emitted from the eye part of the decorative body main body 210 imitating a character.

  The speaker 8 and the blower 9 formed on the front door body 50 are located in the opening 203 of the first decorative body 200 held by the gaming machine main body. Thereby, the sound effect emitted from the speaker 8 can reach the player through the opening 203. Further, the wind generated by the blower 9 can reach the player through the opening 203. Thus, sound effects and wind can be emitted from the mouth portion of the decorative body main body 210 imitating a character.

  When removing the 1st decoration body 200 from the state shown to Fig.5 (a), first, the front door body 50 is rotated and spaced apart from the frame 3 for gaming machines, and the front door body 50 is changed from a closed state to an open state. Change. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 5B, the state where the vertical portion 220b is held between the front door body 50 and the gaming machine frame 3 is released. And the attaching part 220 is bent and the insertion part 220c is extracted from the 1st groove part 50b. Thereby, the 1st decoration body 200 can be removed from a game machine main body.

  In addition, when attaching the 1st decoration body 200 to a game machine main body, as shown in FIG.5 (b), the 1st decoration body 200 is brought close to the upper surface of the front door body 50 in the state which bent the attachment part 220. As shown in FIG. Then, by releasing the bent state of the attachment portion 220, the attachment portion 220 is elastically recovered, and the insertion portion 220c is inserted into the first groove portion 50b. Subsequently, the first decorative body 200 is held by the gaming machine main body by rotating the front door body 50 to a closed state.

  Thus, when attaching the 1st decoration body 200 to a game machine main body, the 1st decoration body 200 can be temporarily fixed to the front door body 50 by inserting the insertion part 220c in the 1st groove part 50b. Thereby, the attachment operation | work to the game machine main body of the 1st decoration body 200 can be performed easily.

  The second decorative body 300 includes a decorative body main body 310 simulating a butterfly and an attachment portion 320 for attaching the decorative body main body 310 to the gaming machine main body.

  The decorative body main body 310 is made of, for example, a synthetic resin such as ABS resin, and a translucent plate 311 made of, for example, an acrylic resin is fitted in each of the two openings opened in the butterfly wing.

  The mounting portion 320 is formed by bending a metal plate material such as stainless steel. The attachment portion 320 includes a horizontal portion 320a attached to the decorative body main body 310, a vertical portion 320b that is bent and perpendicular to the horizontal portion 320a, and an insertion portion 320c that is bent and perpendicular to the vertical portion 320b. have. The mounting portion 320 is formed of a material and a size that can be easily bent and elastically deformed by an operator.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, when the second decorative body 300 is held by the gaming machine main body, the horizontal portion 320a is in contact with the upper surface of the front door body 50, and the vertical portion 320b is The gaming machine frame 3 and the front door body 50 are sandwiched between the insertion portion 320 c and the insertion slot 320 c is inserted into the second groove 3 a formed in the gaming machine frame 3. The decoration body 310 is attached to the gaming machine body so as to cover a part of the gaming machine body and protrude upward from the upper end. In addition, the horizontal portion 320a is in contact with the upper surface of the front door body 50, and the vertical portion 320b is sandwiched between the gaming machine frame 3 and the front door body 50, thereby the second decorative body. 300 is held in the gaming machine main body in a stable state. Note that the player cannot visually recognize the area of the front door body 50 and the area of the gaming machine frame 3 covered by the second decorative body 300, but such areas also have the same decoration as the surrounding areas. Is given. Thereby, even when the second decorative body 300 is not attached, it is possible to suppress an uncomfortable feeling that the decoration is different only in a part of the region.

  The decorative LEDs 10a and 10b formed on the front door body 50 are located behind the translucent plate 311 of the second decorative body 300 held by the gaming machine body. Thereby, the light emitted from the decorative LEDs 10 a and 10 b can be transmitted through the light transmitting plate 311 and emitted from the second decorative body 300.

  When removing the second decorative body 300 from the state shown in FIG. 6A, first, the front door body 50 is rotated to be separated from the gaming machine frame 3, and the front door body 50 is changed from the closed state to the open state. And change. As a result, as shown in FIG. 6B, the state where the vertical portion 320b is held between the front door body 50 and the gaming machine frame 3 is released. When the decorative body main body 310 is lifted upward from this state, the decorative body main body 310 is moved upward due to the gap formed between the second groove portion 3a and the insertion portion 320c and the elastic deformation of the mounting portion 320. Moving. Thereby, the decorative body main body 310 can be moved to a position that does not interfere with the rotating front door body 50. Further, the front door body 50 is rotated to remove the second decorative body 300 from the gaming machine main body.

  In addition, when attaching the 2nd decoration body 300 to a game machine main body, the insertion part 320c is inserted in the 2nd groove part 3a formed in the frame 3 for game machines in the state which opened the front door body 50 large. And after raising the decoration body main body 310 to the upper position which can avoid interference with the front door body 50, the front door body 50 is rotated to a closed state. Thereby, the vertical part 320b is pinched and the 2nd decoration body 300 is hold | maintained at the game machine main body. Then, the decorative body 310 that has been lifted upward is moved to the position shown in FIG.

  Thus, when attaching the 2nd decoration body 300 to a game machine main body, the 2nd decoration body 300 can be temporarily fixed to the frame 3 for gaming machines by inserting the insertion part 320c in the 2nd groove part 3a. . Thereby, the attachment operation | work to the game machine main body of the 2nd decoration body 300 can be performed easily.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the vertical part 220b and the vertical part 320b are sandwiched between the front door body 50 and the gaming machine frame 3, so that the first decorative body 200 and the second decorative body are separated. The body 300 is held by the gaming machine body. Since the vertical portion 220b and the vertical portion 320b are plate-like portions, a sufficient area is secured. Thereby, the 1st decoration body 200 and the 2nd decoration body 300 are hold | maintained in the stable state by the game machine main body. Moreover, when attaching the 1st decoration body 200 and the 2nd decoration body 300, a special tool etc. are not required. Thereby, the attachment operation | work of a decoration body can be made easy.

  Further, the mounting portion 320 is made of a dimension or material (for example, a metal such as stainless steel) that can be easily bent and elastically deformed by an operator, and a gap is formed between the second groove portion 3a and the insertion portion 320c. By forming, the decorative body main body 310 can be moved to a position that does not interfere with the front door body 50 that rotates and rotates. Thereby, the 2nd decoration body 300 can be attached to a game machine main body, suppressing interference with the front door body 50, and it can make attachment work easy. Moreover, it can suppress that the opening and closing of the front door body 50 is prevented by the second decorative body 300.

  Further, the first decorative body 200 can be temporarily fixed to the front door body 50 by inserting the insertion portion 220 c provided in the first decorative body 200 into the first groove portion 50 b formed in the front door body 50. it can. Further, the second decorative body 300 is temporarily fixed to the gaming machine frame 3 by inserting the insertion portion 320 c provided in the second decorative body 300 into the second groove portion 3 a formed in the gaming machine frame 3. be able to. In particular, in the first decorative body 200, since the horizontal portion 220a can be brought into contact with the upper surface of the front door body 50, the temporarily fixed first decorative body 200 can be particularly stabilized. As described above, since the first decorative body 200 and the second decorative body 300 can be temporarily fixed when attached to the gaming machine main body, the first decorative body 200 and the second decorative body 300 can be easily attached.

  The front door body 50 and the gaming machine frame 3 are also decorated in the same manner in areas that are covered by the held first decorative body 200 and the second decorative body 300 and cannot be seen by the player. Yes. Thereby, even when the first decorative body 200 and the second decorative body 300 are not attached, it is possible to suppress an uncomfortable feeling that the decoration is different only in some areas.

  The first decorative body 200 is fitted with a translucent plate 202 made of acrylic resin, and an insertion tube 201 having a hole for inserting the optical fiber cable 17 therein is provided behind the first decorative body 200. It has been. The optical fiber cable 17 extending from the gaming machine frame 3 is inserted into the insertion cylinder 201 and fixed, so that the light guided by the optical fiber cable 17 is inserted into the first decorative body 200. 202 can be emitted. Further, by arranging the decorative LEDs 10a and 10b behind the light transmitting plate 311 provided in the second decorative body 300, the light from the decorative LEDs 10a and 10b is emitted from the light transmitting plate 311 of the second decorative body 300. can do. Thus, the decorativeness of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be further improved by emitting light from the decorative body.

  In addition, an opening 203 penetrating from the front to the rear is formed in the first decorative body 200, and the speaker 8 formed in the front door body 50 is positioned in the opening 203. Thereby, the sound effect emitted from the speaker 8 can reach the player through the opening 203, and the effect can be further improved by emitting such sound effect from the decorative body.

  Further, the blower 9 formed on the front door body 50 is positioned in the opening 203 formed in the first decorative body 200. Thereby, the wind generated by the blower 9 can be reached to the player through the opening 203, and the effect can be further improved by emitting such a wind from the decorative body.

  Further, the first groove portion 50b is formed in a range larger than the width of the insertion portion 220c (for example, as shown in FIG. 3, the first groove portion 50b is formed in a large part of the entire width of the front door body 50). The decorative body 200 can be attached to a desired position within the formation range of the first groove 50b. Similarly, by making the formation range of the second groove portion 3a larger than the width of the insertion portion 320c (for example, as shown in FIG. 3, it is formed in the majority of the full width of the gaming machine frame 3) The 2nd decoration body 300 can be attached to the desired position within the formation range of the 2nd groove part 3a. Thereby, the selection range of the attachment position of a decoration body can be expanded.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. In the above embodiment, the range of formation of the first groove 50b and the second groove 3a is made larger than the width of the insertion portion provided in the decorative body, and the range of selection of the attachment position is widened. It is good also as the width | variety of an insertion part. Thereby, the attachment position of a decorative body becomes clear and attachment work can be performed easily.

  In addition, although it has been described that the first decorative body 200 and the second decorative body 300 are attached by elastically deforming the attachment portion, other attachment methods may be employed. For example, the insertion part is inserted into the front door 50 or the grooves 50b and 3a formed on the right side of the gaming machine frame 3, and the first decorative body 200 and the second decorative body 300 are slid leftward to a desired position. You may make it make it. In addition, when removing, the 1st decoration body 200 and the 2nd decoration body 300 should be slid rightward, and the insertion parts 220c and 320c should just be extracted from the front door 50 or the right side of the frame 3 for gaming machines. When such an attachment method is adopted, the attachment portion 220 and the attachment portion 320 may be configured so as not to be easily deformed.

  Moreover, although the speaker 8 and the air blower 9 demonstrated having been attached to the front door body 50, you may be provided in the other location. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which a speaker and a blower are attached to a gaming machine frame, are extended from the gaming machine frame, and sound effects and wind are transmitted through a flexible tube connected to the decorative body. Since such a flexible pipe can be guided to a desired position, it is possible to suppress the attachment position of the decorative body from being limited.

  Further, the front door body 50 is attached to the gaming machine frame 3 so as to be rotatable, and has been described as being changed between an open state and a closed state by rotating. However, the attachment mode of the front door body 50 may be other modes. For example, the front door body 50 may be attached to the gaming machine frame 3 so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction. By sliding the front door body 50 in the front-rear direction, the front door body 50 can be changed between an open state and a closed state.

  Also, the holding state of the decorative body was stabilized by sandwiching the vertical portion 220b of the first decorative body 200 and the vertical portion 320b of the second decorative body 300 between the front door body 50 and the gaming machine frame 3. . However, the object to be sandwiched is not limited to the front door body 50 and the frame 3 for the gaming machine, and if it can be sandwiched between two members that change between a close contact state and a separated state, the decoration can be performed in a stable state. Can hold the body.

  The first decorative body 200 and the second decorative body 300 are attached to the upper part of the gaming machine main body, but the attachment position is not particularly limited. For example, the first decorative body 200 and the second decorative body 300 are sandwiched between the right part and the lower part of the gaming machine main body. You may make it hold | maintain.

  Next, a gaming machine according to another embodiment (sometimes referred to as a “second embodiment”) will be described. FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view focusing on the upper part of a pachinko gaming machine according to another embodiment (second embodiment). Moreover, FIG. 8 is sectional drawing which paid its attention to the part which attached the decoration body to the pachinko game machine which concerns on other embodiment (2nd Embodiment), (a) is in the attachment part of a 3rd decoration body. A focused cross-sectional view, (b) is a cross-sectional view focused on the mounting portion of the fourth decorative body. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment has many parts in common with the pachinko gaming machine described above. Therefore, in the following description, the structure of a different part is mainly demonstrated. In the drawings, the same reference numerals as those used in the above embodiments may be used for members having the same or similar configurations.

  A speaker 70 is attached to the upper left part of the front surface of the front door body 50 of the pachinko gaming machine 600. The speaker 70 has a size larger than that of the speaker 8 (FIG. 4) of the above embodiment, and a metal net-like body 70a is provided on the front surface. The speaker 70 emits sound effects from the holes of the mesh member 70a.

  The third decorative body 400 includes a decorative body main body 405 that imitates the character's face, and two temporary fixing portions 410 and an attachment portion 420 that are attached to the rear surface of the decorative body main body 405.

  A translucent plate 202 is fitted in the decorative body main body 405. An insertion tube 401 having a hole into which the optical fiber cable 17 is inserted is provided from the translucent plate 202 to the rear end of the decorative body main body 405. The insertion tube 401 is bent unlike the above embodiment.

  The temporary fixing part 410 is made of, for example, metal and has a L-shaped cross section. When the third decorative body 400 is attached to the gaming machine main body, the temporary fixing portion 410 is hooked on the net 70a of the speaker 70 to temporarily fix the third decorative body 400.

  The attachment part 420 has a horizontal part 420a attached to the decorative body main body 405 and a vertical part 420b that is bent and perpendicular to the horizontal part 420a. On the other hand, the attachment part 420 is different from the above embodiment in that it does not have an insertion part perpendicular to the vertical part 420b. Thus, the attachment part 420 having the horizontal part 420a and the vertical part 420b has a substantially L-shaped cross section. As described above, the third decorative body 400 is temporarily fixed to the speaker 70 by the temporary fixing portion 410 provided in the decorative body main body 405. Therefore, the insertion part for temporarily fixing the decorative body described in the above embodiment can be omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, when the third decorative body 400 is held by the gaming machine body, the horizontal portion 420a is in contact with the upper surface of the front door body 50, and the vertical portion 420b is The game machine frame 3 and the front door body 50 are sandwiched. As described above, the horizontal portion 420a is in contact with the upper surface of the front door body 50, and the vertical portion 420b is held between the gaming machine frame 3 and the front door body 50. 3 The decoration body 400 can be held in the gaming machine body in a stable state. As described above, when the third decorative body 400 is held by the gaming machine main body, the speaker 70 is positioned in the opening 203 formed in the decorative body main body 405. Thereby, the sound effect emitted from the speaker 70 is emitted from the third decorative body 400 through the opening 203. Further, the optical fiber cable 17 extending from the gaming machine frame 3 is inserted and fixed in the insertion tube 401 provided in the decorative body main body 405. Thereby, similarly to the said embodiment, light can be radiate | emitted from the eye part of the decorative body main body 405 imitating a character.

  When the third decorative body 400 is removed from the state shown in FIG. 8A, first, the front door body 50 is rotated away from the gaming machine frame 3, and the front door body 50 is changed from the closed state to the open state. Change. And the 3rd decoration body 400 can be removed from a game machine main body by canceling | releasing the state in which the temporary fix | stop part 410 was hooked on the frame 70a of the speaker 70. FIG.

  In addition, a decoration LED 10a and a decoration LED 10b are provided on the upper right portion of the front surface of the front door body 50 of the pachinko gaming machine 600, and a movable button 75 is provided between these LEDs. The movable button 75 is driven by driving means such as a solenoid (not shown), and changes between a protruding state protruding from the front door body 50 and a non-projecting state where it does not protrude. For example, the movable button 75 moves during a notice effect or a big hit effect, and executes various effects.

  The fourth decorative body 500 includes a decorative body main body 510 that imitates a butterfly, and an attachment portion 520 for attaching the decorative body main body 510 to the gaming machine main body. The decorative body main body 510 has the same configuration as the decorative body main body 310 (FIG. 3) of the above embodiment. The rear surface of the decorative body 510 is connected to the movable button 75 by, for example, a surface fastener (not shown).

  The mounting portion 520 includes a horizontal portion 520a extending in the horizontal direction, a vertical portion 520b that is bent and perpendicular to the horizontal portion 520a, an insertion portion 520c that is bent and perpendicular to the vertical portion 520b, and a decoration And a slide part 520d attached to the body main body 510 so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction relative to the horizontal part 520a.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, when the fourth decorative body 500 is held by the gaming machine body, the horizontal portion 520a is in contact with the upper surface of the front door body 50, and the vertical portion 520b is The game machine frame 3 and the front door body 50 are sandwiched between them, and the insertion portion 520 c is inserted into the second groove 3 a formed in the game machine frame 3. As described above, the horizontal portion 520a is in contact with the upper surface of the front door body 50, and the vertical portion 520b is held between the gaming machine frame 3 and the front door body 50, thereby The decorative body 500 is held in the gaming machine body in a stable state. At this time, the decorative LEDs 10a and 10b formed on the front door body 50 are located behind the translucent plate 311 of the fourth decorative body 500 held by the gaming machine body. Thereby, the light emitted from the decorative LEDs 10 a and 10 b can be emitted from the fourth decorative body 500 through the light transmitting plate 311.

  The movable button 75 shown in FIG. 8B is in a non-projecting state (shown by a solid line) and is not projecting greatly forward from the front door body 50. From this state, when the movable button 75 moves forward during the announcement effect or the big hit effect, the decorative body 510 is pushed forward by the movable button 75 and moves forward to a protruding state (a state indicated by a two-dot chain line). Change. At this time, the slide part 520d moves in a moving space formed inside the horizontal part 520a and slides forward with respect to the horizontal part 520a.

  On the other hand, when the movable button 75 moves rearward from the protruding state (state indicated by a two-dot chain line), the decorative body main body 510 connected to the movable button 75 is pulled by the movable button 75 and moves rearward. And when the movable button 75 moves to a non-projecting state (state shown by a solid line), the fourth decorative body 500 returns to the state shown in FIG.

  Also in the pachinko gaming machine 600 according to other embodiments, the same actions and effects as the gaming machine according to the above embodiments can be exhibited. Further, the third decorative body 400 can be temporarily fixed to the gaming machine main body by hooking the two temporary fixing portions 410 formed on the rear surface of the decorative body main body 405 to the mesh body 70a of the speaker 70. Thereby, attachment to the game machine main body of the 3rd decoration body 400 can be made easy.

  In addition, the third decorative body 400 can be temporarily fixed to the speaker 70 formed on the front door body 50. Thereby, it is not necessary to separately form a configuration for temporarily fixing the third decorative body 400 in the gaming machine body, and the configuration of the gaming machine body can be simplified. As described above, when the decorative body is temporarily fixed to the speaker or the like, the first groove portion 50b formed in the front door body 50 and the second groove portion 3a formed in the gaming machine frame 3 can be omitted. .

  Further, by connecting the fourth decorative body 500 to the movable button 75 provided on the front door body 50, the fourth decorative body 400 can be moved along with the movement of the movable button 75. Thereby, the 4th decoration body 400 can be moved according to progress of a game, and the presentation effect of a game machine can be heightened.

  In the above embodiment, the decorative body is connected to the movable button 75 that moves in the front-rear direction. For example, the decorative body may be moved in accordance with the movement of the movable body that moves in the up-down direction or the left-right direction. Good.

  Further, the present invention is applicable not only to the pachinko gaming machine 1 but also to a slot machine or the like. A slot machine is an arbitrary gaming machine that can perform a predetermined game such as variable display of symbols that are, for example, a plurality of types of identification information, and that can be assigned a predetermined game value based on the game result. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets (the number of medals or the number of credits) for one game, and a variable display for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be individually identified. The display result of the device (for example, a plurality of reels, etc.) is derived and displayed, and one game is completed, and according to the display result, a prize (for example, a cherry prize, a watermelon prize, a bell prize, a replay prize, a BB prize, RB winning etc.) can be generated.

  The slot machine is formed with a housing (base portion) provided with a reel in which a plurality of kinds of symbols are arranged, and a see-through window that is pivotally supported on the side end of the housing so as to visually recognize the reel. And a front door body. A part of the decorative body may be held between the housing of the slot machine and the front door body to hold the decorative body. Thus, also in the slot machine, the decorative body can be held by the front door body that changes between the open state and the closed state.

  In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a gaming ball with a predetermined number of balls is a gaming machine. The number of loaned balls encapsulated inside and lent out in response to a player's loan request and the number of prize balls awarded in response to winnings are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted The present invention can also be applied to so-called enclosed game machines that are stored.

  The present invention is not limited to what has been described above. Further, the specific configuration is included in the present invention even if there is a change or addition in a range not departing from the gist of the present invention in addition to the above-described embodiment and other examples described later.

  Moreover, it is good also as combining all or one part structure arbitrarily among the structure shown to embodiment mentioned above and each modification, and the structure shown in the below-mentioned embodiment and each modification.

  In addition, it should be thought that the above-described embodiment and the later-described embodiment disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the above description and the descriptions below, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

As other gaming machines of the present invention, there are other gaming machines (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1, pachinko gaming machine 600, pachinko gaming machine 901, etc.),
The base portion (for example, the game board 2, the gaming machine frame 3, and the outer frame 60) and the open state in which the front surface of the base portion is opened (for example, as shown in FIG. 5B), Change between a state separated from the gaming machine frame 3) and a closed state (for example, a state where the front door body 50 covers the gaming machine frame 3 as shown in FIG. 5A). A gaming machine main body (for example, a portion obtained by removing the decorative body from the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the pachinko gaming machine 600) having a door body portion (for example, the front door body 50),
A decorative body (for example, a first decorative body 200, a second decorative body 300, a third decorative body 400, and a fourth decorative body 500) held by the gaming machine main body in a state of protruding from the gaming machine main body;
Control means (for example, a drive mechanism 90201 (various motors), a solenoid, a sensor, a second lamp unit 90202, a third lamp unit 90203, a fourth lamp unit 90204, a fifth lamp unit 90205, etc.) For example, CPU 90120 for effect control, VDP90123A, dedicated IC, etc.)
Output means for outputting a drive signal for driving the electronic component based on a control signal output from the control means (for example, serial / parallel conversion ICs 9091B to 9095B),
The output means stops when the control signal is input (for example, time t1 in FIG. 21) to stop the output of the drive signal after a predetermined period (for example, the predetermined period T in FIG. 21) has elapsed (FIG. 21: timeout). Function)
When the control means outputs a control signal and continuously drives the electronic component beyond the predetermined period, the control means outputs the control signal until the predetermined period elapses (for example, from time t1). Until the predetermined period T elapses),
When the door body portion is in a closed state, a part of the decorative body (for example, the vertical portions 220b, 320b, 420b, and 520b) is sandwiched between the base portion and the door body portion, A gaming machine characterized by being held by the gaming machine main body can be mentioned.

  According to the above gaming machine, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can hold the decorative body protruding from the gaming machine main body in a stable state. Moreover, since the malfunction of an electronic component can be avoided, an electronic component can be controlled more stably.

  In the gaming machine, the decorative body protruding from the gaming machine main body may be movable. If this decorative body is movable, the movement may be controllable. The decorative body includes a display device, an LED, and the like, and may be capable of displaying an image and emitting light. Display, light emission, and the like may be controllable. Furthermore, in the gaming machine, a display device may be used instead of the decorative body, or a display device may be used together with the decorative body. If the operation of electronic components becomes unstable during a game and an unintended production or operation occurs, the player may feel uncomfortable or distrustful, but the above gaming machines can avoid malfunctions of electronic components. The occurrence of unintended effects and actions can be suppressed at a high level. This leads to the reliability of the gaming machine. In particular, when controlling the decorative body, the display device, the LED, and the like in the gaming machine, it is possible to avoid malfunctions of electronic components and high operation reliability. The effect of enhancing the interest of can be obtained at a higher level.

Furthermore, as an example of a gaming machine capable of operating electronic components provided in the gaming machine more stably, a gaming machine that performs a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 901),
Control means (for example, a drive mechanism 90201 (various motors), a solenoid, a sensor, a second lamp unit 90202, a third lamp unit 90203, a fourth lamp unit 90204, a fifth lamp unit 90205, etc.) For example, CPU 90120 for effect control, VDP90123A, dedicated IC, etc.)
Output means for outputting a drive signal for driving the electronic component based on a control signal output from the control means (for example, serial / parallel conversion ICs 9091B to 9095B),
The output means stops when the control signal is input (for example, time t1 in FIG. 21) to stop the output of the drive signal after a predetermined period (for example, the predetermined period T in FIG. 21) has elapsed (FIG. 21: timeout). Function)
When the control means outputs a control signal and continuously drives the electronic component beyond the predetermined period, the control means outputs the control signal until the predetermined period elapses (for example, from time t1). There is a gaming machine that outputs the control signal until the predetermined period T elapses. Hereinafter, an example of a form example of this gaming machine will be described as another form example.

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[Configuration of pachinko machines]
An example of a gaming machine according to another embodiment will be described below. First, an overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 901 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 9 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the front. FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration on the main board.

  A pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as “gaming machine”) 901 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 902 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base) that supports and fixes the gaming board 902. Frame) 903. A first special symbol display device 904A and a second special symbol display device 904B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 902 (in the example shown in FIG. 9, the lower right position of the game area 9010). Each of the first special symbol display device 904A and the second special symbol display device 904B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light-emitting diodes) and the like. A special symbol (also referred to as “special”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information), is displayed so as to be variable (also referred to as variable display or variable display). Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 904A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 904B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 9010 on the game board 902, an effect display device 905 is provided as a display means. The effect display device 905 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 905, the first special symbol variation display by the first special symbol display device 904A and the second special symbol variation display by the second special symbol display device 904B in the special symbol game are respectively supported. In the effect symbol display area, which is a plurality of variable display units such as three, for example, the effect symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variation display of the effect symbol is also included in the variation display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R are arranged in the display area of the effect display device 905. When the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special game, the effect is displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R on the effect display device 905. The finalized design symbol (final stop symbol) that is the symbol variation display result is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 905, the special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 904A or the special special game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 904B. In synchronism with the figure game, a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and the finalized effect symbol that is the result of the variable display is “derived display” (or simply “derived”). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as special symbols and effect symbols is to stop display of identification information such as effect symbols (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) and end the variable display. .

  A first hold indicator 9025A and a second hold indicator 9025B are provided above the first special symbol display device 904A and the second special symbol display device 904B. In each of the first hold indicator 9025A and the second hold indicator 9025B, the hold memory number (the number of the special figure hold memory) as the number of the variable storage hold memory information corresponding to the special figure game is displayed in an identifiable manner. Memory display is performed.

  Here, the variable display corresponding to the special game is suspended by the game ball passing through the first start winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 906A and the second starting winning port formed by the normal variable ball device 906B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). In other words, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the effect symbol is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 901 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  A first hold display area 905 </ b> D and a second hold display area 905 </ b> U are set in two places on the left and right in the display area of the effect display device 905. In the first hold display area 905D, the first special figure hold memory number that can specify the number of the first hold memory information generated based on the first start winning is displayed by the number of the sphere (circular) hold images H. Is done. In the second hold display area 905U, the second special figure hold memory number capable of specifying the number of second hold memory information generated based on the second start winning is displayed by the number of images of the sphere (circular) hold image H. Is done.

  In the first hold display area 905D, the hold image H is displayed in such a manner that the hold image increases on the left side every time the first hold storage information is generated, and the variable display based on the first hold storage information is executed. Every time, the hold image H at the right end corresponding to the first hold storage information is erased, and display is performed in which the remaining hold images H are shifted rightward one by one. In the second hold display area 905U, the hold image is displayed in such a manner that the hold image H increases on the right side whenever the second hold storage information is generated, and the variable display based on the second hold storage information is executed. Each time, the hold image H at the left end corresponding to the second hold storage information is erased, and display is performed in which the remaining hold images are shifted leftward one by one.

  The variation corresponding display corresponding to the variation display is shown during the execution of the variation display corresponding to the retained display that has been erased (moved or shifted) from each of the first hold display area 905D and the second hold display area 905U. An active display area AHA for displaying an image (hereinafter referred to as “active image” or “active display”) AH is formed in the central portion of the hold display area. In the active display area AHA, the hold image H displayed in the first hold display area 905D or the second hold display area 905U has been displayed so far, for example, moved (shifted) to the active display area. The active image AH is displayed in such a manner that it can be identified that it corresponds to the reserved image. The active display area AHA may be arranged at any position in the display area of the effect display device 905.

  With respect to the hold image H displayed in each of the first hold display area 905D and the second hold display area 905U, the hold display mode in which the hold display mode is changed before the variable display of the target hold storage information is executed. A change effect may be executed. In the hold display mode change effect, the display mode such as the color or shape of the hold image H is changed.

  For example, the color of the reserved image H can be changed to blue, green, and red. When it is determined that the hold display mode change effect is executed at a predetermined ratio, and the variable display result based on the hold storage information to be the effect is a jackpot display result, the change after the change is performed at a ratio of blue <green <red. When the color of the reserved image H is selected and determined (blue is the lowest selection ratio), on the other hand, when the fluctuation display result is an outlier display result, the color of the reserved image H after the change is in a ratio of red <green <blue. Is selected (red is the lowest selection ratio). Thereby, the expectation degree to the big hit based on the color of the hold image H after the change when the hold display mode change effect is executed is set to have a ratio of blue <green <red. Therefore, when the hold display mode change effect is executed, it is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation for jackpot based on the color of the hold image after the change.

  Also, for the active image AH, similarly to the reserved image H, the display mode change effect is executed, and the display mode such as the color or shape of the reserved image H is changed. The display mode change effect of such active display is also determined in a mode in which the degree of expectation for jackpot can be specified at the same selection ratio as the hold display mode change effect, and the display mode such as the color or shape after the change is determined. The Note that the display mode change effect need not be executed for the active display.

  Below the effect display device 905, an ordinary winning ball device 906A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 906B are provided. The normal winning ball device 906A forms, for example, a first starting winning opening as a starting region (first starting region) that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 906B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a normal open state that is a vertical position and an expanded open state that is a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a second starting prize opening is formed as a starting region (second starting region).

  A special variable winning ball device 907 is provided below the normal winning ball device 906A and the normal variable winning ball device 906B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 907 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 9082 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 10, and changes into an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening. In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 902 is provided with a windmill and a number of obstacle nails that change the flow direction and speed of the game ball. In the lowermost part of the game area 9010, there is provided an out port through which a game ball that has not entered any winning port is taken.

  Speakers 908L and 908R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 903, and an effect LED 909 is provided in the periphery of the gaming area 9010. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure in the game area 9010 of the pachinko gaming machine 901 (for example, a normal winning ball device 906A, a normal variable winning ball device 906B, a special variable winning ball device 907, etc.). . At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 903, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area 9010 is provided. At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 903 below the gaming area 9010, a stick controller 9031A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R provided in the effect display device 905, a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 904A and In response to the start of one of the special symbol games using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 904B, the effect symbol variation display is started. The period from the start of the variation display of the effect symbol to the end of the variation display due to the stop display of the confirmed effect symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R. Then, the variation display state of the effect symbol may be a predetermined reach state.

  Further, in response to the reach state, the fluctuation speed of the effect symbol is reduced, or a character image (an effect image imitating a person) different from the effect symbol is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 905. Or change the display mode of the background image, play and display a moving image that is different from the production symbol, or change the variation mode of the production symbol, so that the production operation different from before reaching the reach state is executed May be. Such effect operations such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the variation pattern of the effect pattern are referred to as “reach effect display” (or simply “reach effect”). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the effect display device 905 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 908L and 908R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the effect LED 909, etc. before reaching the reach state. An operation mode different from the operation mode may be included.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of being a “hit” (also referred to as “reliability”, “hit reliability”, “expectation”, or “hit expectation”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variation display state of the production symbol does not reach the reach state after the variation display of the production symbol is started. In addition, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variation display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variation display state of the production symbol becomes the reach state after the variation display of the production symbol is started. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a confirmed effect symbol that becomes a predetermined reach lose combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variation display result of the effect symbol is referred to as a variation display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variation display result is “losing”.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a predetermined normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the finalized symbol pattern of the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variable jackpot combination) is stopped and displayed. The variation display mode of the effect symbol is referred to as a variation display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. Based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “non-probable change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time reduction control, the special symbol change display time (special figure change time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to the normal state. In the short-time control, so-called electric chew support is performed in which the winning frequency of the normal symbol is increased and the winning frequency of the normal variable winning ball device 906B is increased as described later. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state ends, and the fluctuation display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  When a predetermined probability change big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, probability variation control (probability change control) is performed together with time reduction control after the end of the big hit gaming state. By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the fluctuation display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than the normal state. The probability variation control may be ended when the condition that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state again after the big hit gaming state is ended. As with the time reduction control, the probability variation control is ended when a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times the same as the time reduction number or 90 times different from the time reduction number) are executed after the big hit gaming state is finished. May be. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

  Various types of control boards such as a main board 9011, an effect control board 9012, an audio control board 9013, a first lamp board 90210, and a second lamp board 90220 as shown in FIG. 10 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 901, for example. The pachinko gaming machine 901 has a relay board 9015 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 9011 and the effect control board 9012, and a relay board 9019 for relaying signals from the effect control board 9012. Etc. are also installed. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back surface of the game board 902 in the pachinko gaming machine 901.

  The main board 9011 is a main-side control board, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 901 are mounted. The main board 9011 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch arranged at a predetermined position, an effect control board 9012 and the like. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided.

  On the main board 9011, for example, a game control microcomputer 90100, a switch circuit 90110, a solenoid circuit 90111, and the like are mounted. The effect control board 9012 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 9011, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 9011 via the relay board 9015, and produces an effect display device 905 and speakers 908L and 908R. , Various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by electrical components for rendering such as the first lamp unit 909, the second lamp unit 90202, the third lamp unit 90203, the fourth lamp unit 90204, the fifth lamp unit 90205, and the drive mechanism 90201. Is installed. That is, the effect control board 9012 performs display operations in the effect display device 905, audio output operations from the speakers 908L and 908R, the first lamp unit 909, the second lamp unit 90202, the third lamp unit 90203, and the fourth lamp unit 90204. The fifth lamp unit 90205 and the like have a function of performing a lighting / extinguishing operation and an operation of the drive mechanism 90201, that is, a function of controlling a production electrical component and executing a predetermined rendering operation.

  The sound control board 9013 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 9012, and outputs sound from the speakers 908L and 908R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 9012. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 901 includes a first lamp driving unit 9014. The first lamp driving unit 9014 is configured to supply a driving signal to each LED of the first lamp unit 909 based on a control signal from the effect control board 9012 and turn on or off each LED separately. The first lamp driving unit 9014 and the first lamp unit 909 may be mounted on the same substrate (a substrate different from the relay substrate 9019), or may be mounted on separate substrates.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 901 includes a second lamp driving unit 9092, a third lamp driving unit 9093, a fourth lamp driving unit 9094, and a fifth lamp driving unit 9095. The second lamp driving unit 9092, the third lamp driving unit 9093, and the fourth lamp driving unit 9094 are mounted on the first lamp substrate 90210. The fifth lamp driver 9095 is mounted on the second lamp substrate 90220.

  The second lamp driving unit 9092 supplies a driving signal to each LED 90202A (see FIG. 25) of the second lamp unit 90202 based on a control signal supplied from the effect control board 9012 via the relay board 9019, and each LED 90202A is supplied. It is configured to be turned on or off separately. The third lamp driving unit 9093 supplies a driving signal to each LED of the third lamp unit 90203 based on a control signal supplied from the effect control board 9012 via the relay board 9019 and the third lamp driving part 9093. The LEDs are configured to be turned on or off separately. The fourth lamp drive unit 9094 supplies a drive signal to each LED of the fourth lamp unit 90204 based on a control signal supplied from the effect control board 9012 via the relay board 9019, and turns on or off each LED separately. It is configured to let you. The fifth lamp drive unit 9095 supplies a drive signal to each LED of the fifth lamp unit 90205 based on a control signal supplied from the effect control board 9012 via the relay board 9019 and the fourth lamp drive part 9094, and The LEDs are configured to be turned on or off separately.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 901 includes an accessory driving unit 9091. The accessory drive unit 9091 is configured to supply a drive signal to a stepping motor or the like of the drive mechanism 90201 based on a control signal from the effect control board 9012 to operate the drive mechanism 90201. The accessory driving unit 9091 and the stepping motor in the driving mechanism 90201 may be mounted on the same substrate (a substrate different from the relay substrate 9019), or may be mounted on different substrates.

  A control signal (control command) transmitted from the main board 9011 toward the effect control board 9012 is relayed by the relay board 9015. The control command transmitted from the main board 9011 to the effect control board 9012 via the relay board 9015 is an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal, for example.

  FIG. 11A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. Note that the command form shown in FIG. 11A is an example, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is constituted by two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11A, the command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 11B, different EXT data depending on the determination result of whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit” or the big hit type determination result. Is set.

  A game control microcomputer 90100 mounted on the main board 9011 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 90101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, etc., and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 90102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 90103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating random values independently of the CPU 90103 A random number circuit 90104 to perform and an input / output port (I / O) 90105 are provided.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the main board 9011 side. As shown in FIG. 12, in this embodiment, on the main board 9011 side, a random value MR1 ′ for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 ′ for determining a jackpot type, and a random value MR3 ′ for determining a variation category The numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 ′ for determining the normal display result and the random value MR5 ′ for determining the variation pattern are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 90104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 ′ to MR5 ′. For example, the CPU 90103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 90104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 90154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of ~ MR5 'may be counted.

  FIG. 13 shows a specific example of the variation category and the variation pattern. In addition to the game control program, the ROM 90101 provided in the game control microcomputer 90100 shown in FIG. 10 stores various data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 90101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the CPU 90103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 90101 stores data (for example, information for specifying the contents of the control command) constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 90103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 9011, Data constituting a table as shown in FIG. 13 is stored.

  FIG. 14 shows a configuration example of a special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 90101. In this embodiment, as the special figure display result decision table, a first special figure display result decision table 90130A shown in FIG. 14A and a second special figure display result decision table 90130B shown in FIG. It is prepared. In the first special figure display result determination table 90130A, a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in the first special figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure) by the first special symbol display device 904A. Previously, whether or not the variable display result is controlled as a big hit gaming state with “big hit”, and whether or not the variable display result is controlled as a small hit gaming state with “small hit” for determining the special figure display result It is a table referred in order to determine based on random number value MR1 '. In the second special figure display result determination table 90130B, a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in the second special figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure) by the second special symbol display device 904B. Previously, whether or not the variable display result is controlled as a big hit gaming state with “big hit”, and whether or not the variable display result is controlled as a small hit gaming state with “small hit” for determining the special figure display result It is a table referred in order to determine based on random number value MR1 '.

  FIG. 15 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 90131 stored in the ROM 90101. The jackpot type determination table 90131 determines the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 ′ for determining the jackpot type when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit”. This is a table that is referred to. In the big hit type determination table 90131, the first special symbol game (special game using the first special symbol) by the first special symbol display device 904A is executed, or the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 904B. Depending on whether or not (special game using the second special figure) is executed, the numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR2 ′ for determining the big hit type is “non-probable change”, “probable change”, “ It is assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types such as “Accuracy”.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 90100 shown in FIG. 10 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. The RAM 90102 is provided with a game control data holding area 90150 as shown in FIG. 16, for example, as an area for holding various data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 901. The game control data holding area 90150 shown in FIG. 16 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 90151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 90151B, a general figure hold storage unit 90151C, a game control flag setting unit 90152, a game A control timer setting unit 90153, a game control counter setting unit 90154, and a game control buffer setting unit 90155 are provided.

  The first special figure storage unit 90151A is a special figure game (not yet started) even though a game ball has passed (entered) through a first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 906A and a first start winning has occurred. The hold data (first special figure hold information) of the first special figure game) by the first special symbol display device 904A is stored. As an example, the first special figure hold storage unit 90151A associates a hold number in the order of winning (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening and makes a random number by the CPU 90103 based on the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The numerical data or the like indicating the random number values MR1 ′ to MR3 ′ extracted from the circuit 90104 or the like is stored as the hold data (first special figure hold information) until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). To do.

  The second special figure holding storage unit 90151B is a special game that has not yet started, although a game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 906B and a second start winning has occurred. Hold data (second special figure hold information) of (second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 904B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit 90151B associates a reservation number in the order of winning (game ball detection order) with respect to the second start winning opening, and makes a random number by the CPU 90103 based on the passage (entrance) of the game ball. Numerical data or the like indicating the random number values MR1 ′ to MR3 ′ extracted from the circuit 90104 or the like is stored as reserved data (second special figure reservation information) until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). To do.

  Note that the first special figure game hold data (first special figure hold information based on the establishment of the first start condition) by the first special symbol display device 904A and the second special figure game by the second special symbol display device 904B. The hold data (second special figure hold information based on the establishment of the second start winning prize) may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit.

  The general-purpose hold storage unit 90151C stores hold data related to a general-purpose game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 9020 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 9041 is detected by the gate switch 9021. Information). For example, the general-purpose hold storage unit 90151C associates the hold numbers with the hold numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed through the passing gate 9041, and determines the normal-game display result extracted from the random number circuit 90104 or the like by the CPU 90103 based on the passage of the game balls. The numerical data indicating the random number MR4 ′ for use is stored as the hold data (ordinary hold information) until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (eg, “4”).

  In this embodiment, the effect display device 905 is arranged on the back side of the game board 902 so that it can be seen through the opening 902c formed in the game board 902. A frame-shaped center decoration frame 9051 is provided in the opening 902c of the game board 902. Also, an effect unit 90300 is provided between the back of the game board 902 and the effect display device 905, and an effect control board 9012 has a drive mechanism 90201 (various motors), a solenoid, A plurality of electronic components such as a sensor, a second lamp portion 90202, a third lamp portion 90203, and a fourth lamp portion 90204 are connected. In FIG. 10, illustrations of these electronic components other than the drive mechanism 90201 and the fifth lamp portion 90205 are omitted.

  The RAM 90122 mounted on the effect control board 9012 stores various data (including various flags, counters, timers, etc.) used for controlling the effect operation. The display control unit 90123 mounted on the effect control board 9012 is based on the control of the effect control CPU 90120 (for example, based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 90120) and the effect image displayed on the effect display device 905. The video signal is output, and the effect image is displayed on the effect display device 905. As an example, VDP (Video Display Processor) 90123A (see FIG. 19), CGROM (Character Generator ROM) 90123B (see FIG. 19), VRAM (Video RAM), or the like may be mounted on the display control unit 90123. For example, the effect control CPU 90120 transmits a display control command for designating an effect image to be displayed in the display screen of the effect display device 905 to the display control unit 90123 in accordance with display control data included in the effect control pattern. The display control unit 90123 uses the data stored in the CGROM or the like (storage unit) in accordance with the display control command from the effect control CPU 90120 to display a video signal specified by the display control command. Is output. As a result, the video signal of the effect image according to the control (control based on the effect control pattern) of the effect control CPU 90120 is output, and the effect image is displayed on the effect display device 905. Become.

  An I / O 90125 mounted on the effect control board 9012 includes, for example, an input port for capturing an effect control command transmitted from the main board 9011 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 9012. It is comprised including. For example, from an output port of the I / O 90125, a video signal transmitted to the effect display device 905, a control signal (sound effect signal) transmitted to the audio control board 9013, and a first lamp driver 9014 are transmitted. Control signal, the second lamp driving unit 9092 (or the third lamp driving unit 9093), the fourth lamp driving unit 9094 (or the fifth lamp driving unit 9095), and the accessory driving unit 9091 via the relay board 9019. The control signal transmitted to each is output. The control signal is supplied as a serial signal.

  In the effect control board 9012, for example, a random number circuit 90124 counts numerical data indicating various random numbers used for controlling the effect operation in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number.

  The ROM 90121 mounted on the effect control board 9012 shown in FIG. 10 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation, in addition to the effect control program. For example, the ROM 90121 stores table data configuring a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 90120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. Yes.

  For example, the ROM 90121 stores a hold display mode determination table that is referred to in order to determine the display mode of the first hold display displayed in the first hold display area 905D as one of a plurality of types. Specifically, the ROM 90121 stores a plurality of hold display mode determination tables that are different from each other in the types of display modes that can be determined in the hold display mode determination table. In the hold display mode determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number MR6 ′ (not shown) for determining the display mode of the first hold display is assigned to each display mode of the first hold display. Yes. Instead of the plurality of hold display mode determination tables, one large hold display mode determination table including information of all the hold display mode determination tables may be stored in the ROM 90121.

  In addition, for example, the ROM 90121 stores a hold display mode determination table that is referred to in order to determine the display mode of the second hold display displayed in the second hold display area 905U as one of a plurality of types. Yes. Specifically, the ROM 90121 stores a plurality of hold display mode determination tables that are different from each other in the types of display modes that can be determined in the hold display mode determination table. In the hold display mode determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with a random number MR6 ′ (not shown) for determining the display mode of the second hold display is assigned to each display mode of the second hold display. Yes. Instead of the plurality of hold display mode determination tables, one large hold display mode determination table including information of all the hold display mode determination tables may be stored in the ROM 90121.

  The ROM 90121 stores a hold effect execution presence / absence determination table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not to execute a hold effect (also referred to as “action effect” or “hold change effect”). Specifically, in the hold effect execution presence / absence determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random value MR7 ′ (not shown) for determining whether or not the hold effect is to be executed, when the hold effect is not executed and when it is executed. Is assigned. In this embodiment, the hold effect is a pre-reading notice effect that changes the display mode of the hold display displayed in the first hold display area 905D to the notice mode, and the hold displayed in the second hold display area 905U. This is a pre-reading notice effect that changes the display form of the display to the notice form. Note that there are a plurality of types of hold effects, and there is also a hold change effect in which a character or the like acts on the hold display in the display area of the effect display device 905 to change the display mode of the hold display. In the hold change effect, there is also a hold change gaze effect in which a character or the like acts on the hold display in the display area of the effect display device 905 but does not change the display mode of the hold display.

  The ROM 90121 stores an active display change effect execution presence / absence determination table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not to execute an active display change effect (success effect) that changes a special image including an active display. Specifically, the active display change execution determination table is compared with a random value MR7 ′ (not shown) for determining whether or not to execute the active display change effect for each of the execution and non-execution of the active display change effect. A numerical value (decision value) is assigned.

  In this embodiment, the active display change effect is an effect (main notice effect) for changing a special image into a notice mode. In other words, the active display, the active display frame surrounding the active display, information corresponding to the active display (for example, characters or images displayed around the active display or the active display frame, etc.) are used as the notice mode. It is an effect to change (main notice effect). In the active display change effect, as described above, the common effect, the successful effect (also referred to as the active display change effect) executed when the special image is changed after the common effect is executed, and the common effect are executed. A failure effect (also referred to as an active display change gas effect) that is executed when the special image is not changed later is included. The successful effect is an effect that changes the display mode of the special image by acting on the special image in the display area of the effect display device 905. On the other hand, the failure effect does not act on the special image in the display area of the effect display device 905, or does not change the display mode of the special image, or acts on the special image in the display area of the effect display device 905, This is an effect that does not change the display mode.

  In addition, the active display change effect includes a first system change effect that changes the mode of the special image into one of a plurality of modes and a change of the special image in the second system. And the 2nd system | strain change effect changed to either of several aspects is included. The first system change effect includes a common effect, a success effect, and a failure effect according to the first system change effect, and the second system change effect corresponds to the second system change effect. There are common production, success production, and failure production. The first system change effect is an effect that changes the display mode of the active display in the special image (the active display displayed as the special image), and the second system change effect is the active display frame (special in the special image). The display mode of the active display frame displayed as an image is changed.

  In addition, the ROM 90121 stores the first system change referred to in order to determine the execution timing of the first system change effect (timing at which timing of the change is executed) that is one of the active display change effects. An effect execution timing determination table is stored. This first system change effect differs in the proportion of execution of the successful effect related to the first system change effect depending on the execution timing of the first system change effect. In addition, the ROM 90121 stores a plurality of effect execution timing determination tables for the first system change effect that are different from each other in the type of execution timing that can be determined in the first system change effect execution timing determination table. It may be. In the execution timing determination table for the first system change effect, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for determining the execution timing of the first system change effect is assigned to each execution timing. Yes. In addition, instead of a plurality of first system change effect execution timing determination tables, the ROM 90121 has one large first system change effect execution timing determination table including information of all first system change effect execution timing determination tables. You may remember.

  Further, the ROM 90121 stores the second system change referred to in order to determine the execution timing of the second system change effect, which is one of the active display change effects (timing at which timing of the change is executed). An effect execution timing determination table is stored. This second system change effect differs in the proportion of execution of the successful effect related to the second system change effect depending on the execution timing of the second system change effect. The ROM 90121 stores a plurality of second system change effect effect execution timing determination tables that are different from each other in the type of execution timing that can be determined in the second system change effect execution timing determination table. It may be. In the execution timing determination table for the second system change effect, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random value (not shown) for determining the execution timing of the second system change effect is assigned to each execution timing. Yes. Also, instead of a plurality of second system change effect execution timing determination tables, one large second system change effect execution timing determination table including information of all second system change effect execution timing determination tables is stored in the ROM 90121. You may remember.

  The effect display device 905 includes a display panel including a liquid crystal panel and a driver circuit that drives the display panel. A video signal supplied to the effect display device 905 from the display control unit 90123 via the I / O 90125 based on the control of the effect control CPU 90120 is input to the driver circuit. The driver circuit drives the display panel based on the input video signal, and displays an image represented by the video signal on the display panel. As a result, various effect images are displayed on the effect display device 905.

  The display control unit 90123 controls the first lamp unit 909, the second lamp unit 90202, and the like under the control of the effect control CPU 90120 in addition to the control of the effect display device 905. Here, details of the flow of drive control for the drive mechanism 90201 and light emission control for the first lamp unit 909, the second lamp unit 90202, and the like will be described later.

  The effect control CPU 90120, the ROM 90121, and the RAM 90122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 9012.

  The effect control board 9012 has a wiring for transmitting an information signal (video signal) indicating an effect image for the effect display device 905 and an information signal (effect sound signal) indicating an instruction for the sound control board 9013. Wiring, wiring for transmitting an information signal (electric decoration signal) indicating a command to the first lamp driving unit 9014, wiring for transmitting an information signal indicating a command for the relay board 9019, and the like are connected. Furthermore, on the effect control board 9012, wiring for transmitting an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that the player's operation action to the stick controller 9031A has been detected from the controller sensor unit 35A, and a game for the push button 9031B. Wiring for transmitting from the push sensor 9035B an information signal (operation detection signal) indicating that the user's operation action has been detected is also connected.

[Structure of production unit]
Next, the rendering unit 90300 will be described based on FIG. 17 and FIG. 17A is a front view showing the effect unit, and FIG. 17B is a rear view. 18A is a front view showing a state where the movable part is in the tilted position, and FIG. 18B is a front view showing a state where the movable part is in the standing position.

  As shown in FIG. 9, FIG. 17, and FIG. 18, the effect unit 90300 is provided between the game board 902 and the effect display device 905 provided on the back side of the game board 902, and is fixed at a predetermined location. A base portion 90301, a movable portion 90302 which is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the base portion 90301, a tilt position where the movable portion 90302 is tilted sideways (see FIG. 18A), and a standing position where the vertical portion stands vertically (see FIG. 18A). 18B), and a first effect motor 90303 that rotates between them.

  A bearing hole 90310 is formed through the base portion 90301, and a guide groove 90311 having an arc shape centering on the bearing hole 90310 is formed around the bearing hole 90310. At the lower right position of the bearing hole 90310 on the back surface of the base portion 90301, a first effect motor 90303 that rotates the movable portion 90302 is fixed to the back surface, and the drive projecting forward through the base portion 90301. A turntable 90312 is fixed to the tip of a shaft (not shown). The first effect motor 90303 is a part of the drive mechanism 90201.

  A shaft member 90313 facing in the front-rear direction is protruded at a predetermined peripheral portion of the turntable 90312, and the lower end of the link member 90314 is pivotally supported by the shaft member 90313 so as to be rotatable. A detection piece 90315 is provided on the opposite side of the periphery of the turntable 9031 from the shaft member 90313, and the detection piece 90315 is detected by a position detection sensor 90316 provided below the turntable 9031. The CPU 90120 for effect control can specify that the movable portion 90302 is located at the tilt position.

  The movable portion 90302 includes a rotating member 90320, a movable member 90321 provided on the front side of the rotating member 90320 so as to be slidable with respect to the rotating member 90320, and a movable member on the back side of the rotating member 90320. 90321 and a rack gear 90322 that moves integrally. The movable member 90321 can be reciprocated between a first position on the rotating shaft 325 side with respect to the rotating member 90320 and a second position farther from the rotating shaft 90325 than the first position.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 90120 executes a movable effect of moving the movable member 90321 between the first position and the second position when the movable portion 90302 is in the standing position. ing. Further, when the movable member 90321 is in the first position, at least a part thereof is retracted below the display screen of the effect display device 905, and at least a part is superimposed on the front side of the display screen of the effect display device 905 in the second position. (See FIG. 9).

  The rotating member 90320 is a substantially plate-like member extending in the left-right direction, and is inserted on the right side of the front surface from the rear side into the bearing hole 90310 so as to protrude from the left side of the rotating shaft 90325. A first guide shaft 90326 inserted into the guide groove 903111 from the rear side and a second guide shaft 90327 protruding from the upper right side of the rotation shaft 90325 and inserted from the rear side are provided protruding. Yes.

  An upper end of a link member 90314 is pivotally supported at the tip of a second guide shaft 90327 that is inserted through the guide groove 903111 and protrudes to the front side of the base portion 90301. That is, the turntable 9031 and the rotation member 90320 are connected via the link member 90314. A coil spring 90328 is provided on the outer periphery of the rotation shaft 90325 to urge the rotation member 90320 toward the standing position at all times.

  On the left side of the first guide shaft 90326, a linear slide groove that guides the movable member 90321 in the left-right direction extends in the left-right direction. A second effect motor 90330 for sliding the movable member 90321 is fixed above the slide groove on the front surface of the rotating member 90320. A pinion gear 331 for operating the rack gear 90322 is fixed to the tip. In this embodiment, a stepping motor is applied as the second effect motor 90330. The second effect motor 90330 is a part of the drive mechanism 90201.

  A hook on which the left end of the tension spring 90323 for biasing the rack gear 90322 is engaged is provided on the rear surface on the left side of the rotating member 90320 so as to protrude rearward. Further, a position detection sensor 90333 for detecting a detection piece formed at the right end of the rack gear 90322 is provided on the right rear surface, and the detection piece is detected by the position detection sensor 90333, so that an effect control CPU 90120 is provided. Can specify that the movable member 90321 is located at the first position.

  The movable member 90321 has a disk-shaped light emitting portion 90321A and an attachment portion 90321B extending to the right side from the light emitting portion 90321A. The light emitting portion 90321A is provided with a fifth lamp portion 90205 (not shown) inside, and can emit light forward. Further, two bosses are provided on the back surface of the mounting portion 90321B, and the bosses are inserted into the slide grooves of the rotating member 90320 and fixed to the rack gear 90322, whereby a movable member 90321 disposed on the front side of the rotating member 90320 and A rack gear 90322 disposed on the rear side of the rotating member 90320 is integrated.

  The integrated movable member 90321 and rack gear 90322 are guided so as to be slidable in the left-right direction with respect to the rotating member 90320 by inserting two bosses into the slide groove. Further, on the right side of the rack gear 90322, a hook 90335 is protruded rearward so that the left end is locked to the hook 90332 of the rotating member 90320 and the right end of the tension spring 90323 is locked. That is, one end of the tension spring 90323 is locked to the hook 90332 of the rotating member 90320 and the other end is locked to the hook 90335 of the rack gear 90322, so that the movable member 90321 is always directed to the second position side. Energize.

  The movable portion 90302 of the rendering unit 90300 configured as described above is located at the tilt position as shown in FIG. 18A in the initial driving state. Then, when the turntable 9031 is rotated clockwise around the front view by the first effect motor 90303, the second guide shaft 90327 is pulled downward by the link member 90314, so that the front view is centered on the rotation shaft 90325. It rotates about 90 degrees clockwise and rotates to the standing position shown in FIG. In addition, since the urging force of the coil spring 90328 acts when rotating from the tilt position to the standing position, the load on the first effect motor 90303 is reduced. Further, the first effect motor 90303 is reversely driven to rotate from the standing position to the tilt position.

[Details of light emission control and drive control]
Here, referring to FIG. 21, drive control for the drive mechanism 90201 and light emission to the first lamp unit 909, the second lamp unit 90202, the third lamp unit 90203, the fourth lamp unit 90204, the fifth lamp unit 90205, and the like. The flow of control will be described.

  The first lamp driving unit 9014 converts a control signal supplied as a serial signal into a driving signal for individually driving each LED of the first lamp unit 909 (hereinafter also referred to as a “conversion IC 9014B”). Say). A plurality of conversion ICs 9014B may be provided depending on the number of LEDs to be driven. A unique address is set in the conversion IC 9014B. The address may be set by the same method (described later in detail) as the conversion IC9093B described later. The control signal supplied to the conversion IC 9014B is supplied from the VDP 90123A to the conversion IC 9014B via the I / O 90125. Each LED of the first lamp unit 909 driven by the first lamp driving unit 9014 is, for example, each structure in the game area 9010 (for example, a normal winning ball device 906A, a normal variable winning ball device 906B, a special variable winning ball device 907, etc.) ) Function as a decorative LED provided around. Note that the effect control board 9012 and the board on which the first lamp driving unit 9014 is provided are electrically connected via a wiring member such as a flexible cable or a harness.

  The second lamp driving unit 9092 receives each control signal supplied as a serial signal from the effect control board 9012 via the relay board 9019 and each driving signal for individually driving each LED 90202A (see FIG. 25) of the second lamp part 90202. Serial-parallel conversion IC9092B (hereinafter also referred to as "conversion IC9092B"). A unique address is set in the conversion IC9092B. The address may be set by the same method (described later in detail) as the serial / parallel conversion IC9093B described later. The control signal supplied to the conversion IC 9092B is supplied from the VDP 90123A to the conversion IC 9092B via the I / O 90125 and the relay board 9019. The effect control board 9012 and the relay board 9019 are electrically connected to the relay board 9019 and the first lamp board 90210 via a wiring member such as a flexible cable or a harness.

  The third lamp drive unit 9093 converts a control signal supplied as a serial signal into a drive signal for individually driving each LED of the third lamp unit 90203 (hereinafter also referred to as “conversion IC 9093B”). Say). A unique address is set in the conversion IC9093B (details will be described later).

  The control signal includes a part for designating an address. The conversion IC 9092B and the conversion IC 9093B are connected to each other, and the conversion IC 9092B specifies that the address specified by the supplied control signal is not the same as its own address (here, the address specifies the conversion IC 9093B). In this case, the control signal is supplied as it is to the conversion IC9093B. In this way, the conversion IC 9093B receives the control signal via the conversion IC 9092B that is a conversion IC located in the preceding stage. With such a configuration, the control signal is accurately supplied to the conversion IC having an address designated by the control signal. Control signals supplied to the conversion IC 9092B and the conversion IC 9093B are supplied from the effect control CPU 90120 to the conversion IC 9092B of the second lamp driving unit 9092 via the I / O 90125 and the relay board 9019.

  The fourth lamp drive unit 9094 converts a control signal supplied as a serial signal into a drive signal for individually driving each LED of the fourth lamp unit 90204 (hereinafter also referred to as “conversion IC 9094B”). Say). A unique address is set in the conversion IC 9094B. Note that the address may be set by the same method as that for the conversion IC9093B or the like. The control signal supplied to the conversion IC 9094B is supplied from the VDP 90123A to the conversion IC 9094B via the I / O 90125 and the relay board 9019. Each LED of the second lamp unit 90202, the third lamp unit 90203, and the fourth lamp unit 90204 driven by the second lamp driving unit 9092, the third lamp driving unit 9093, and the fourth lamp driving unit 9094, respectively, It functions as a part of the effect LED 909 provided in the periphery of 9010. Therefore, the first lamp substrate 90210 is provided in the peripheral portion of the game area 9010.

  The fifth lamp driving unit 9095 converts a control signal supplied as a serial signal into a driving signal for individually driving each LED of the fifth lamp unit 90205 (hereinafter also referred to as “conversion IC 9095B”). Say). A unique address is set in the conversion IC 9095B. Note that the address may be set by the same method as that for the conversion IC9093B or the like. The control signal supplied to the conversion IC 9095B is supplied from the VDP 90123A to the conversion IC 9094B via the I / O 90125 and the relay board 9019. Each LED of the fifth lamp portion 90205 driven by the fifth lamp driving portion 9095 is provided in the light emitting portion 90321A shown in FIG. The second lamp substrate 90220 itself is also provided in the light emitting unit 90321A, and a control signal from the fourth lamp driving unit 9094 is supplied through the wiring 90361 shown in FIG.

  What control signals VDP90123A outputs to conversion IC9014B, conversion IC9092B, and conversion IC9094B depends on lighting data stored in CGROM 90123B (data indicating the LED lighting pattern, which LED is to be lit, etc.) It is specified. The lighting data is compressed and stored in the CGROM 90123B. This is because VDP90123A has a specification that uses compressed data. As a result, the data can be handled efficiently. And it can suppress that data amount becomes large.

  Under the control of the effect control CPU 90120, the VDP 90123A supplies a control signal in accordance with the lighting data to the conversion IC 9014B, the conversion IC 9092B, and the conversion IC 9094B (supplying a control signal designating the address of the supply destination IC). . The conversion IC 9014B, the conversion IC 9092B, and the conversion IC 9094B include a latch circuit, a shift register, and the like. Among the control signals that specify their own addresses, data signals other than the portions that specify the addresses (here, high or low for each bit) 24 bit data signal) is converted into each drive signal (1-bit data signal (High signal or Low signal)), and the serial control signal is converted into a parallel drive signal. Each of the LED) is simultaneously supplied with the converted parallel drive signals. By sequentially repeating such an operation, the first lamp unit 909, the second lamp unit 90202, the third lamp unit 90203, the fourth lamp unit 90204, the second lamp unit 90204 in a mode (light emission color, light emission period) according to the lighting data. The five lamp unit 90205 emits light.

  Note that the LED 90202A (and LED 90202B) of the second lamp unit has RGB LEDs as described later. The same applies to the LEDs of other lamp units. Further, the drive signal is generated corresponding to each of the RGB LEDs and is individually input to each of the RGB LEDs. In this embodiment, the LED is turned on (emits light) by the Low signal. Since the drive signal is repeatedly output every time the control signal is supplied, the supply period of the Low signal becomes longer when the Low signal is output continuously. If the Low signal supply period (the number of times the Low signal is output) is long, the light emission period of the LED also becomes long, and the LED appears to emit light brightly. In this way, the drive signal that is repeatedly output is PWM-controlled by the number of Low signals, and the light emission luminance of each LED (the light emission luminance of each color) is gradation controlled by the light emission period (that is, the Low signal period) by PWM control. Is done. For this reason, each LED 90202A can individually emit color light in accordance with a repeatedly supplied control signal (various colors can be expressed by adjusting the luminance (light emission period) of each LED of RGB. )

  The accessory drive unit 9091 converts a control signal supplied as a serial signal into each drive signal for individually driving each stepping motor (usually a plurality) included in the drive mechanism 90201, which is hereinafter referred to as “conversion”. IC9091B ") and a drive driver 9091C for supplying a drive current corresponding to the drive signal to the drive mechanism 90201. A unique address is set in the conversion IC 9091B. The address may be set by the same method (described later in detail) as the conversion IC9093B described later. The drive mechanism 90201 is the first effect motor 90303 or the second effect motor 90330 shown in FIG. The accessory drive unit 9091 itself is provided in the game board 902, and a motor control signal from the drive driver 9091C of the accessory drive unit 9091 is sent to the first effect motor 90303 and the second effect motor 90330 via wiring. Supplied. The effect control board 9012 and the board on which the accessory driving unit 9091 is provided are electrically connected via a wiring member such as a flexible cable or a harness.

  What control signal is output by the effect control CPU 90120 depends on the drive data included in the effect control pattern stored in the ROM 90121 (how the motor of the drive mechanism 90201 is moved, and which motor is moved) Etc.). The lighting data and driving data are stored in the ROM 90121 without being compressed. This is because the performance control CPU 90120 is designed to use uncompressed data. As a result, the data can be handled efficiently.

  The effect control CPU 90120 supplies a control signal according to the drive data to the conversion IC 9091B via the relay board 9019. The conversion IC 9091B includes a latch circuit, a shift register, and the like. Among the control signals that specify its own address, a data signal other than the portion that specifies the address (here, 24-bit data indicating High or Low for each bit) Signal) is separated into each drive signal (1-bit data signal (High signal or Low signal)), and the serial control signal is converted into a parallel drive signal and converted into a drive target (each stepping motor). The parallel drive signals are supplied simultaneously. By sequentially repeating such operations, the drive mechanism 90201 operates in a manner according to the drive data, and drives the movable member 90321.

  Note that audio output via the audio control board 9013 is performed by the effect control CPU 90120, but may be performed by the display control unit 90123. Also, under the control of the effect control CPU 90120, the VDP 90123A generates a video signal according to the image data stored in the CGROM 90123B, supplies it to the effect display device 905, and displays the effect image. The image data is compressed and stored in the CGROM 90123B. This is because VDP90123A has a specification that uses compressed data. As a result, the data can be handled efficiently. And it can suppress that data amount becomes large.

  The effect control board 9012 supplies power to the second lamp driver 9092 via the relay board 9019 and supplies power to the second lamp part 90202 via the second lamp driver 9092. For example, the effect control board 9012 outputs VCC for the conversion IC 9092B of the second lamp driving unit 9092, outputs VCL1 for the LED 90202A of the second lamp unit 90202, and outputs VCL2 for the LED 90202B. These are supplied on a separate line to each of the conversion IC 9092B and the LEDs 90202A, 90202B (ie, power is supplied on separate supply lines). The effect control board 9012 supplies power to the first lamp driving unit 9014 via the relay board 9019 and supplies power to the first lamp part 909 via the first lamp driving part 9014. For example, the effect control board 9012 outputs VCC for the conversion IC 9014B of the first lamp driving unit 9014, and outputs VCL1 for the LED of the first lamp unit 909. These are supplied on separate lines to the conversion IC 9014B and the LED, respectively. The effect control board 9012 supplies power to the third lamp driving unit 9093, the fourth lamp driving unit 9094, and the fifth lamp driving unit 9095 in the same manner as the second lamp driving unit 9092.

  In addition, each VCC and each VCL1 (or each VCL2) supplied to each conversion IC or each LED may be generated independently from each other and supplied by separate supply lines, or at least a part of the common voltage You may make it.

  The effect control board 9012 supplies power to the accessory driving unit 9091 via the relay board 9019. The accessory driving unit 9091 supplies power to the drive mechanism 90201 based on the power from the effect control board 9012 to operate the drive mechanism 90201 (power may be supplied in the form of a drive signal). For example, the effect control board 9012 outputs VDD as a voltage necessary for driving the stepping motor of the drive mechanism 90201, and the VDD is finally supplied to the stepping motor of the drive mechanism 90201.

  The effect control board 9012 outputs 5 V (VCC) as a voltage necessary for driving the conversion IC, and the VCC is supplied to the conversion IC 9091B of the accessory driving unit 9091. For example, the effect control board 9012 outputs 5V (VCC) to the conversion IC 9091B as a voltage necessary for driving the drive mechanism 90201.

  Note that a detection signal from a rotational position sensor provided in the drive mechanism 90201 (a signal that detects the initial position of the motor that moves the movable member 90321) is fed back to the effect control CPU 90120.

  Note that a plurality of serial / parallel conversion ICs (conversion ICs 9014B, 9091B to 9095B) may be provided in accordance with the number of driving targets (control targets) (stepping motors, LEDs, etc.) and the number of terminals (for example, an accessory) In addition to the conversion IC 9091B, one or more other conversion ICs of the same type are provided in the drive unit 9091). In this case, a plurality of conversion ICs (the same type of conversion ICs) are connected in series, and a unique address is individually set. The effect control CPU 90120 and the VDP 90123A output a control signal for designating the address of the conversion IC connected to the drive target. When the control signal is output, the first conversion IC among the conversion ICs connected in series first receives the control signal. When the control signal specifies the address of the first conversion IC, the first conversion IC converts the control signal into a parallel drive signal and outputs the parallel drive signal. When the control signal does not specify the address of the first conversion IC (when the subsequent conversion IC is specified), the first conversion IC directly transfers the control signal to the conversion IC connected second. Output. When the control signal from the first conversion IC designates its own address, the conversion IC connected secondly converts the control signal into a parallel drive signal and outputs it. If the address is not specified, the control signal is supplied to the next connected conversion IC as described above. In this way, a control signal can be transmitted to a desired conversion IC. When there are a plurality of conversion ICs 9092B, a control signal designating the address of the conversion IC 9093B is supplied to the conversion IC 9093B through each of the plurality of conversion ICs 9092B.

  With the configuration as described above, the effect control CPU 90120 controls the speakers 908L and 908R via the audio control board 9013 to output sound, or the first control via the display control unit 90123 and the first lamp driving unit 9014. The lamp unit 909 is turned on / off, the second lamp unit 90202 is turned on / off via the display control unit 90123 and the second lamp driving unit 9092, and the display control unit 90123 and the third lamp driving unit 9093 are used. The third lamp unit 90203 is turned on / off, the fourth lamp unit 90204 is turned on / off via the display control unit 90123 and the fourth lamp drive unit 9094, and the display control unit 90123 and the fifth lamp drive unit 9095 are turned on. The fifth lamp unit 90205 is turned on / off via a driving mechanism 902 via an accessory driving unit 9091. 1 is operated, move the movable member 90321, and or to display an effect image to the display area of the effect display device 905 via the display control unit 90123 executes various effects of.

  Next, the output method (timing) of the control signal output from the effect control board 9012 will be described. As described above, the conversion ICs 9091 </ b> B to 9095 </ b> B output drive signals for driving the electronic components (drive mechanism 90201, LED, etc.) to be driven based on the control signals output from the effect control board 9012. As a method for continuously driving an electronic component, for example, when the conversion IC receives a control signal (ON signal) for outputting a drive signal, the output of the drive signal is stopped. Until the control signal (OFF signal) is input, a method of continuously outputting the drive signal is conceivable.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating an example of a timing chart of the control signal and the drive signal. Referring to FIG. 20, when a control signal (ON signal) is output at time t1 and the conversion IC receives an input of the control signal, the conversion IC continues to output the LED drive signal. In this case, the LED maintains the lighting state. As described above, the LED drive signal is output as a PWM signal, but is simplified for the sake of explanation in FIG.

  However, according to the above configuration, for example, in a state where each conversion IC receives an input of a control signal (ON signal) and drives an electronic component, wiring of the effect control board 9012 and each conversion IC is connected thereafter. When a part is disconnected or short-circuited, each conversion IC cannot receive an input of a control signal (OFF signal), so that the electronic component is continuously driven unintentionally. Therefore, the electronic component may be damaged (for example, the motor of the drive mechanism 90201 may be damaged).

  Therefore, in this embodiment, as the conversion ICs 9091B to 9095B, conversion ICs having a function (time-out function) capable of stopping the output of the drive signal after the elapse of a predetermined period after receiving the input of the control signal are used. Here, a method for continuously driving an electronic component when using a conversion IC having a timeout function will be described.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating another example of the timing chart of the control signal and the drive signal. Referring to FIG. 21, when a control signal (ON signal) is output from effect control board 9012 at time t1, and conversion IC receives the input of the control signal, conversion IC outputs an LED drive signal. Next, the conversion IC stops outputting the drive signal after a predetermined period T (for example, 1 second) has elapsed (time t2) from the input of the control signal (for example, time t1). Note that the timing at which the control signal is output from the effect control board 9012 and the timing at which the conversion IC receives the input of the control signal are so small that they can be ignored. For this reason, the LED is turned on from time t1 to time t2, but the LED is turned off until the conversion IC receives an input of a control signal (time t3).

  Next, when a control signal (ON signal) is output from the effect control board 9012 at time t3 and the conversion IC receives the control signal, the conversion IC outputs an LED drive signal. Then, in order to keep the LED in a lit state (that is, to drive the LED continuously over the predetermined period T), the effect control board 9012 is predetermined from time t3 when the control signal is output. The control signal is output again at time t4 before the period T elapses. Since the conversion IC receives the control signal at time t4 before the predetermined period T elapses from time t3 when the control signal is input, the conversion IC continues to output without stopping the output of the drive signal. Similarly, the effect control board 9012 outputs the next control signal at time t6 (time t7, time t8) before the predetermined period T has elapsed from time t5 (time t6, time t7) when the previous control signal was output. Therefore, the LED can be kept on after the time t3.

  In the example of FIG. 21, each time interval (for example, time t3 to time t4, time t4 to time t5, etc.) from when the effect control board 9012 outputs the control signal to when the next control signal is output. Although the structure which is the same was demonstrated, it is not restricted to the said structure. Specifically, when the LED is continuously driven, the effect control board 9012 satisfies the condition that the control signal is output again after the predetermined period T elapses after the control signal is output. If this is the case, the time intervals may not be the same.

  As described above, in order to continuously drive an electronic component when using a conversion IC having a timeout function, it is important to prevent the output of a control signal (ON signal) to the conversion IC from being interrupted. Become. Therefore, the effect control board 9012 is an output for outputting the control signal in a complementary manner in case the effect control CPU 90120 for outputting the control signal or the VDP 90123A cannot output the control signal due to a hang-up or the like. A circuit (or software program) may be provided. For example, this output circuit has a function of continuously outputting the control signal stored in the output buffer of the RAM 90122.

  Note that this timeout function may be configured to be enabled or disabled. Specifically, when a predetermined terminal of each conversion IC is grounded, the time-out function is set valid, and when the predetermined terminal is grounded via a resistor, the function is set invalid. . Note that the configuration is not limited to hardware and set as described above. For example, a command from the effect control board 9012 (effect control CPU 90120, VDP 90123A) (time-out function valid / invalid setting command, for example, Each conversion IC may be configured to enable or disable the function according to whether the input of the terminal is H level or L level.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating still another example of the timing chart of the control signal and the drive signal. Referring to FIG. 22, from time t1 to time t4, the control signal (ON signal) is output from VDP 90123A at regular intervals. Here, it is assumed that after the VDP 90123A outputs the control signal at time t4, it hangs up and cannot output the control signal. In this case, the output circuit continues to output the control signal (ON signal) remaining in the output buffer as a buffer signal after time t5. Specifically, the output circuit outputs the buffer signal again after a predetermined period T elapses after the buffer signal is output. Thereby, even if VDP90123A which mainly outputs a control signal hangs up, the lighting state of LED can be maintained. Note that the output circuit has a function of detecting that the VDP 90123A is hung up.

  Next, a method of setting the output waveform shape of a signal when a control signal and a clock signal are supplied (output) from one conversion IC to another conversion IC will be described. As described above, the conversion IC 9093B and the conversion IC 9095B that are not directly connected to the relay substrate 9019 receive the control signal and the clock signal via the conversion IC 9092B and the conversion IC 9094B, respectively.

  Here, the conversion IC 9092B and the conversion IC 9093B are provided on the same substrate (first lamp substrate 90210), but the conversion IC 9094B and the conversion IC 9095B are provided on different substrates (first lamp substrate 90210 and second lamp substrate 90220), respectively. Is provided. That is, the conversion IC 9092B and the conversion IC 9093B are electrically connected within the same substrate, and the conversion IC 9094B and the conversion IC 9095B are electrically connected outside the substrate. Specifically, the first lamp substrate 90210 and the second lamp substrate 90220 are connected by a wiring member such as a cable. When the conversion ICs are connected within the substrate, the attenuation rate of the waveform is smaller and the external noise resistance is higher than when the conversion ICs are connected outside the substrate (via a cable or the like). From this, in order to reduce unnecessary radiation noise, the waveform shape is changed between the in-board connection and the off-board connection as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 23 is an image diagram of an output waveform of a signal. Referring to FIG. 23, each conversion IC outputs an output waveform when a control signal and a clock signal received as input to another conversion IC are output to a normal slew rate (FIG. 23 (a)) or a low slew rate ( The setting can be made as shown in FIG. Each conversion IC is provided with a setting terminal SE (see FIGS. 25 and 27) for setting a slew rate of the through output of the clock signal to be output and the through output of the control signal to be output. When the setting terminal SE is set to L (low) (see FIG. 25), the through output of the clock signal and the control signal is set to the normal slew rate output, and the setting terminal SE is set to H (high) (see FIG. 27). Then, the through output of the clock signal and the control signal is set to a low slew rate output.

  The normal slew rate output waveform is an output waveform in which the waveform rises in a manner of change equal to or greater than that of the received signals (control signal and clock signal). Specifically, when the normal slew rate is set, the slope (the amount of voltage change per unit time) of the rising portion of the signal output to the other conversion IC is equal to the rising portion of the received signal. More than the slope. Further, the low slew rate output waveform is an output waveform in which the waveform rises in a mode of change more gradual than the normal slew rate output waveform. Specifically, when the low slew rate is set, the slope of the rising portion of the signal output to another conversion IC is less than the slope of the rising portion of the received signal.

  The output waveform of the high slew rate is abruptly switched from the OFF signal to the ON signal, and from the ON signal to the OFF signal, and a spike-like current flows through the conversion IC or the like at this moment. Such a rapid change in current causes an induced voltage to generate noise according to a parasitic inductance of a circuit such as a conversion IC. On the other hand, the low slew rate output waveform has a slower switching from the OFF signal to the ON signal and from the ON signal to the OFF signal than the high slew rate output waveform, and the current flowing through the conversion IC or the like can be reduced at this moment. . For this reason, the low slew rate output waveform can suppress the generation of noise compared to the high slew rate output waveform. can do. However, when the signal is affected by noise from the outside, the ON signal may not be recognized by the conversion IC or the like in the low slew rate output waveform due to the influence of the noise. However, in the case of a high slew rate output waveform, it is more likely that the ON signal can be recognized by a conversion IC or the like even if it is affected by noise, as compared to a low slew rate output waveform. That is, the low slew rate output waveform has a feature that it is difficult to radiate noise to the outside, but is weak to noise from the outside. On the other hand, the high slew rate output waveform tends to radiate noise to the outside, but has a feature that it is resistant to noise from the outside.

  Therefore, when the circuit is connected like the conversion IC 9092B and the conversion IC 9093B and the waveform attenuation is small and the external noise resistance is high, the conversion IC 9092B that outputs a control signal to the conversion IC 9093B outputs a low slew rate waveform. By setting in this way, it is possible to reduce the amount of high frequency noise generated due to the rise of the signal. On the other hand, when the conversion IC 9094B and the conversion IC 9095B are connected outside the substrate and the waveform is greatly attenuated and easily affected by external noise, the conversion IC 9094B that outputs a control signal to the conversion IC 9095B outputs a normal slew rate waveform. By setting so as to increase noise resistance from the outside.

  Here, each conversion IC may have a function of compensating the output waveform for the input control signal, clock signal, and data input from the DATA / I terminal. That is, generally, the clock signal and control signal output from the production control board 9012 and the like are output as a rectangular wave at the output stage, but transmission loss due to wiring until reaching each conversion IC is large. In some cases, a clock signal or a control signal having a waveform that is corrupted from the original rectangular wave may be input. Therefore, the conversion IC does not simply output the input clock signal or control signal as it is, but instead converts the input clock signal or control signal in the state of the original rectangular wave to the original rectangular wave. It is also possible to provide a function of compensating for and outputting a waveform close to. In this case, if the output of the normal slew rate is set by setting the setting terminal SE, the output is compensated for a waveform having a large rising or falling slope, so that the output is in a state closer to the original rectangular wave. A signal can be output, and the influence of external noise can be reduced. However, since the voltage change amount increases momentarily when the rising or falling slope is large, there is a risk that radio wave radiation to the outside of the substrate will increase.

  On the other hand, if the output of the low slew rate is set by setting the setting terminal SE, the waveform is compensated and output to a waveform having a smaller rising and falling slope, so when compared with a normal slew rate output, Although it is weak against the influence of external noise, the instantaneous voltage change amount can be reduced, and radio wave radiation outside the substrate can be suppressed from increasing.

  In addition, it may be configured to enable or disable the function for compensating the output waveform, and all the functions for compensating the output waveform may be disabled. Further, the function of compensating the output waveform may be realized outside the conversion IC by providing an amplifier circuit or the like outside the conversion IC.

  Furthermore, in the above normal slew rate output setting, the output waveform was compensated so that the rising and falling slopes were larger than the rising and falling slopes of the input waveform. As an output setting, the input waveform may be output as it is without compensating the output waveform (that is, the output waveform having a rising edge equivalent to the rising edge of the input waveform as a predetermined mode). In this case, in the low slew rate output setting, it is only necessary to output a waveform whose slope is smaller than the rising edge of the input waveform.

  Even when the conversion ICs are connected to each other in the board, for example, as shown in FIG. 24, the control signal is transmitted from the conversion IC that receives the control signal via the relay board 9019 to the other IC. When the output is branched to a plurality of conversion ICs, the conversion IC receiving the control signal is set to output a normal slew rate waveform. FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating a modified example of connection between conversion ICs.

  Referring to FIG. 24A, conversion IC 9092B is provided on the same substrate (first lamp substrate 90210) as conversion IC 9093B and conversion IC 9094B. However, unlike the example of FIG. 19, the conversion IC 9092B is electrically connected to the conversion IC 9093B and the conversion IC 9094B in the substrate. More specifically, the conversion IC 9092B branches the control signal and supplies it to the conversion IC 9093B and the conversion IC 9094B. For this reason, the waveform of the control signal output from the conversion IC 9092B is likely to be attenuated due to the branch loss, so that it is easily affected by external noise. Therefore, in such a case, the tolerance of external noise is increased by setting the conversion IC 9092B so as to output a waveform of a normal slew rate.

  Referring to FIG. 24B, conversion IC 9092B is provided on the same substrate (first lamp substrate) as conversion IC 9093B, and conversion IC 9094B is provided on third lamp substrate 230. Here, the conversion IC 9092B is electrically connected to the conversion IC 9093B inside the substrate, but is electrically connected to the conversion IC 9094B outside the substrate. More specifically, as in the case of FIG. 24A, the conversion IC 9092B branches the control signal and supplies it to the conversion IC 9093B and the conversion IC 9094B. Therefore, also in this case, by setting the conversion IC 9092B to output a normal slew rate waveform, the external noise resistance is increased.

  In FIG. 24A, for example, in the case of a configuration in which the conversion IC 9092B is connected to the conversion IC 9093B and the conversion IC 9094B is connected to the conversion IC 9093B (a configuration in which each conversion IC is connected in series), control is performed. Since the signal waveform is difficult to attenuate and is not easily affected by external noise, the conversion IC 9092B and the conversion IC 9093B may be set to output a low slew rate waveform.

  Next, specific circuit configuration examples of the second lamp driving unit 9092 and the second lamp unit 90202 will be described. As described above, the second lamp driving unit 9092 includes the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B, and FIG.

  The second lamp driving unit 9092 includes a connector 9017A and is connected to the outside by the connector 9017A. The connector 9017A has 8 terminals. The first terminal and the fourth terminal are grounded. The second terminal is connected to an external data line to which a control signal is supplied. The third terminal is connected to an external clock line to which a clock signal for synchronizing the control signal is supplied. Each line is connected to an output terminal of a control signal and a clock signal (synchronization signal supplied from the effect control board 9012) in the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B of the second lamp driving unit 9092. The 5th terminal and the 6th terminal are connected to an external power line (a line via the relay board 9019 or a line from the effect control board 9012), and a voltage of VDD (12V) is applied. The That is, two terminals (four terminals in total because a terminal to be grounded is also necessary) are used for power supply. Usually, the current value of the current that can be passed through the connection terminal is determined (for example, up to 1A), but the current value of the current that drives the LED 90202A of the second lamp unit 90202 is large (for example, 1.5A). ) The current value of the current for driving the LED 90202A is secured by securing two terminals. The seventh terminal is connected to an external power supply line to which VCC (voltage for driving the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B and the like) is supplied, and the eighth terminal is grounded. VCL and VCC are supplied by different systems and are not shared (that is, a power supply line for supplying power to LED 90202A and a power supply line for supplying power to serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B are separated). . Therefore, even if a large current flows through the LED 90202A, the VCL is not affected. Therefore, the resistance value of the resistor R2 can be made smaller than that of the resistor R1, and the light emission luminance of the LED 90202A can be increased. Of course, VCL and VCC may be shared without being supplied by separate systems.

  The fifth terminal and the sixth terminal are connected to the power supply line L1. In the power supply line L1, VDD (12V) supplied via the 5th and 6th terminals is stepped down to VCC (5V) by the power supply IC 541C and is used as VCL1 in the second lamp driving unit 9092 (such as a serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B). And the output supplied to the LED 90202A and the output supplied to the LED 90202B as VCL2 without being stepped down by the power supply IC 541C. That is, the second lamp portion 90202 can be provided with LEDs (LED 90202A and LED 90202B) that are driven with different voltages by separating outputs supplied from the power supply IC 541C.

  Here, the circuit configuration shown in FIG. 25 uses a serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B in which an LED 90202A driven by VCL1 (5V) and an LED 90202B driven by VCL2 (12V) are used in combination. Therefore, the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B is connected to an ESD (Electro-Static Discharge) protection terminal SCR with VCL2 (12V) of a high drive voltage. Accordingly, in the circuit configuration, a voltage of 12 V or more can be passed through the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B to the ESD protection terminal SCR, so that circuit damage due to high voltage due to electrostatic discharge can be avoided.

  A noise filter may be provided at the output of VCL1 of the power supply IC 541C to remove noise. Further, the output of VCL1 of the power supply IC 541C is connected to one end of the capacitor C1, and the other end of the capacitor C1 is grounded. With such a circuit configuration, the potential of VCL1 is stabilized.

  A noise filter may be provided at the output of the VCL2 of the power supply IC 541C to remove noise. In the middle of the output of the VCL2 of the power supply IC 541C, it is connected to one end of the capacitor C2, and the other end of the capacitor C2 is grounded. With such a circuit configuration, stabilization of the potential of VCL2 is achieved.

  A noise filter may be provided at the VCC output to remove noise. In the middle of the output of VCC, one end of the capacitor C3 is connected, and the other end of the capacitor C3 is grounded. With such a circuit configuration, the potential of VCC is stabilized.

  The second lamp driving unit 9092 includes a serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B. The DATA terminal and the CLK terminal of the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B are connected to the second terminal and the third terminal of the connector 9017A by the data line L4 and the clock line L5, respectively. As a result, the control signal is input from the second terminal of the connector 9017A to the DATA terminal of the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B via the data line L4, and the clock signal is serially transmitted from the third terminal of the connector 9017A via the clock line L5. • Input to CLK terminal of parallel conversion IC9092B. In the middle of each of the data line L4 and the clock line L5, amplifiers A1 and A2 are respectively connected, and pull-up resistors R5 and R6 are respectively connected. Accordingly, the high signal or the low signal as the control signal and the clock signal can be accurately transmitted to the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B. A protection circuit HK is also connected to the data line L4 and the clock line L5. The protection circuit HK is a circuit that protects the second lamp driving unit 9092 from electrostatic discharge, and includes a protection element S1 including a diode array and the like. VCL2 (12V) is also applied to the protective element S1. The protection circuit HK also includes a capacitor C5 connected between the VCL2 and ground and connected to the protection element S1.

  Terminals ADR0 to ADR4 of the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B are terminals for setting an address of the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B. Here, since all of the terminals ADR0 to ADR4 are grounded, “00000” is set as the address. By connecting at least one of ADR0 to ADR4 to an LDO terminal or the like, a portion corresponding to the terminal is set to “1”. In this way, an address is set (for example, when the terminal ADR0 is connected to an LDO terminal or the like, the address is “10000”).

  A drive signal obtained by converting the control signal is output from the terminals Q0 to Q23 of the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B. The terminals Q0 to Q20 are connected to the cathodes of the RGB LEDs included in the LED 90202A. The anodes of the RGB LEDs included in the LED 90202A are connected to the output of the power supply IC 541C, and VCL1 is applied thereto. For this reason, when a Low signal is output as a drive signal, a current flows through the LED connected to the terminal from which the Low signal is output, and the LED emits light. The terminals Q21 to Q23 are connected to the cathodes of the RGB LEDs provided in the LED 90202B. The anodes of the RGB LEDs included in the LED 90202B are connected to the output of the power supply IC 541C, and VCL2 is applied thereto. For this reason, when a Low signal is output as a drive signal, a current flows through the LED connected to the terminal from which the Low signal is output, and the LED emits light.

  The terminal LDO and the terminal DVDD of the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B output a predetermined voltage. The terminal LDO and the terminal DVDD are grounded via capacitors C5 and C6. The terminal R_Iref is grounded through the resistor R1 and is connected to the capacitors C5 and C6. In the serial-parallel conversion IC 9092B used in this embodiment, the current that flows in the LED when a Low signal is output as a drive signal to at least one of the terminals Q0 to Q23 (when a plurality of LEDs emit light, a plurality of LEDs emit light). The total current flowing through each of the LEDs) flows from the terminal R_Iref to the ground via the resistor R1. The current value of the current (current flowing through each LED) depends on the resistance value of the resistor R1. Conventionally, the terminal R_Iref has been directly grounded. However, when the terminal R_Iref is directly grounded, the LED is driven with a constant current using the internal resistance of the serial-parallel conversion IC 9092B as a reference resistance. Therefore, when the output current is fixed at 20 mA, the variation of the internal resistance causes about 30%. There was a possibility that an error of the current value of about a degree occurred and the light emission of the LED was sparse. Therefore, the resistor R1 is connected to the terminal R_Iref, and the LED is driven with a constant current using the resistor R1 as a reference resistor. Therefore, when the output current is fixed at 20 mA, the resistance value of the resistor R1 is changed to about 3 % Error can be suppressed, and the light emission of the LED can be stabilized.

  Each terminal VDD of the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B is connected to the output of the seventh terminal of the connector 9017A, and VCC1 is applied thereto. The terminal VREF is grounded via the capacitor C7. Each terminal VDD is also grounded via capacitors C8 to C11 (this stabilizes the voltage applied to each terminal VDD). The terminal GND is grounded.

  The terminal DATA0 is connected to the terminal DATA of the next conversion IC (for example, the serial / parallel conversion IC 9093B of the third lamp driving unit 9093 shown in FIG. 19) connected in series along the control signal supply route. A signal (when the address does not specify the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B) is supplied to the next conversion IC. The terminal CLK is connected to the terminal CLK of the next conversion IC, and a clock signal is supplied to the next conversion IC. Other terminals are grounded.

  The serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B operates in accordance with the clock signal supplied from the terminal CLK and supplies the clock signal from the terminal CLK0 to the next conversion IC. When the control signal supplied from the terminal DATA designates its own address, the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B latches the 24-bit information (High signal or Low signal) indicated by the control signal bit by bit, Information latched from Q0 to Q23 is output as a drive signal (High signal or Low signal). In addition, since a drive signal is output for each control signal that is repeatedly supplied, the light emission luminance of the RGB LEDs is adjusted according to the number of times the Low signal is supplied (the light emission luminance is controlled by PWM control). Note that the LED is turned off when the High signal is supplied. The light emission color and light emission luminance of each LED 90202A are adjusted according to the RGB light emission luminance and the presence or absence of light emission. By adjusting a predetermined control signal, each LED 90202A can be made to emit light or emit light with a desired emission color and emission luminance. The current that flows through the LED 90202A during light emission (the sum of the currents that flow through each LED) flows to the ground via the resistor R1. Note that since the current value of the current flowing through the LED 90202A depends on the resistor R1, the current value decreases as the resistor R1 increases, and the emission luminance of the LED 90202A decreases. In this embodiment, since the power supply lines of VCL1 and VCL2 are shared, the potential of VCL2 may not be stable when a large current flows through LED 90202A (particularly, it may decrease). Therefore, the resistance value of the resistor R1 is set large (here, the resistance value of the resistor R1 is 6 kΩ, but other resistance values may be used), and the light emission luminance of the LED 90202A (by one drive signal) Instead of lowering the light emission luminance when light is emitted), the current flowing through the LED 90202A may be reduced to stabilize the potential of VCL1 (this makes it possible to stabilize the operation of the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B). In this embodiment, the output of the power supply line L1 is branched by the power supply IC 541C, the capacitor C1 is connected to the power supply line that supplies VCL1, and the capacitor C2 is connected to the power supply line that supplies VCL2. Thus, the potentials of VCL1 and VCL2 can be stabilized (in particular, the potential of VCL1 can be stabilized and the operation of the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B can be stabilized).

  Further, in the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B, the change timing of the drive signal output from the terminals Q0 to Q23 is dispersed using the built-in CR oscillation circuit. Specifically, FIG. 26 is a diagram for explaining the phase separation of the drive signal output by the serial-parallel conversion. Since the built-in CR oscillation circuit shown in FIG. 26 transmits a 6 MHz clock signal, the drive signal is separated into six layers as a 1 MHz PWM clock signal and output from 24 channels (terminals Q0 to Q23) of the serial / parallel conversion IC9092B. Dividing into 6 groups of terminals, 1 group and 4ch, the change timing of the drive signal is distributed.

  Group 1 is the PWM clock signal of the drive signal output from terminals Q0 to Q3, Group 2 is the PWM clock signal of the drive signal output from terminals Q4 to Q7, and Group 3 is the PWM of the drive signal output from terminals Q8 to Q11. The group 4 outputs the clock signal from the terminals Q12 to Q15, the group 5 outputs from the terminals Q20 to Q23, the group 5 outputs from the terminals Q20 to Q23, the group 5 outputs from the terminals Q16 to Q19. Each corresponds to the PWM clock signal of the drive signal. The PWM clock signals of each group are shifted in period by 1 MHz. When converting the serial signal to the parallel signal, the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B can shift the output period of the parallel signal in units of groups to suppress the emission of radio waves (noise generation) from the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B to the outside. IC with built-in functions.

  However, when driving a motor or the like, if the cycle is shifted during motor rotation, the control accuracy is lowered. Therefore, it is necessary to connect only to terminals (for example, terminals Q0 to Q3) belonging to the same cycle. On the other hand, a device such as an LED that does not involve an operation is less affected by a period shift compared to drive control of a motor or the like, and can be used freely without limiting the terminals of the group to be used. Further, if the output terminal of the serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B is not 12ch (terminals Q0 to Q23) but 12ch (terminals Q0 to Q11), one group may be divided into 3 groups with 4ch.

  Next, a circuit configuration example of the accessory driving unit 9091 is shown in FIG. The accessory driving unit 9091 has a circuit configuration shown in FIG. The circuit configuration of FIG. 27 is basically the same as the circuit configuration of FIG. The same serial / parallel conversion IC 9092B and serial / parallel conversion IC 9091B can be used, and a drive driver 9091C and a drive mechanism (for example, a motor) 201 are used instead of the LED 90202A. 25 and 27, the connectors connected to the outside are the same. That is, the accessory driving unit 9091 includes a connector 9017A and is connected to the outside by the connector 9017A. The connector 9017A has 8 terminals. The fifth terminal and the sixth terminal are connected to an external power supply line to which VCL (voltage for driving the drive driver 9091C and the like) is supplied, and the seventh terminal is connected to VCC (serial / parallel conversion IC 9091B and the like). Voltage) is connected to an external power supply line, and the eighth terminal is grounded. In FIG. 27, VCL and VCC are supplied by different systems and are not shared (that is, a power supply line for supplying power to the drive driver 9091C and a power supply line for supplying power to the serial / parallel conversion IC 9091B are not provided. Are separate). Therefore, even if a large current flows through the drive driver 9091C, the VCL is not affected. Therefore, the resistance value of the resistor R2 can be made smaller than that of the resistor R1, and the amount of current supplied to the drive driver 9091C can be increased.

  The accessory drive unit 9091 converts the control signal supplied as a serial signal by the serial / parallel conversion IC 9091B into each drive signal for individually driving each stepping motor (usually plural) included in the drive mechanism 90201, and the drive signal The drive driver 9091C supplies an output voltage for driving the drive mechanism 90201 to the drive mechanism 90201.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 901 will be described. In the main board 9011, when the CPU 90103 that has executed the game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in S9015 shown in FIG. 28 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 90103 first executes a start winning determination process (S90101).

Next, the operation in the effect control board 9012 will be described.
In the effect control board 9012, when the supply of power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 90120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 30 is started, the effect control CPU 90120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (S9071), clears the RAM 90122, sets various initial values, and is mounted on the effect control board 9012. Register setting of the CTC (counter / timer circuit). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (S9072). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (S9072; No), the processing of S9072 is repeatedly executed and waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 9012, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command or the like from the main board 9011 is generated separately from a timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is an interrupt generated when, for example, the effect control INT signal from the main board 9011 is turned on. When an interruption occurs due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal, the effect control CPU 90120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 90120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt processing, control that becomes an effect control command or the like from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 9011 via the relay board 9015 among the input ports included in the I / O 90125. Capture the signal.

  The effect control command captured at this time is stored, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 90120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in S9072 (S9072; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (S9073), and command analysis processing is executed (S9074). In the command analysis process executed in S9074, for example, various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 90100 of the main board 9011 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer are read out and then read out. Settings and control corresponding to the production control command are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process in S9074, the effect control process process is executed (S9075). In the effect control process of S9075, for example, various operations such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the effect display device 905, an audio output operation from the speaker 8, a light emission operation in the first lamp unit 909, and a drive operation in the effect model. With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using the rendering device, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 9011 are performed.

  The effect random number update process is executed following the effect control process of S9075 (S9076), and the effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 are shown as various random numbers used for effect control. Numeric data is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to S9072. The various random number values updated in S9076 and used for effect control include various random number values such as MR6 ′ to MR12 ′, in addition to a random number for determining a definite symbol to be described later.

  In S9074 of FIG. 30, the process of the flowchart shown in FIG. 31 is executed as the command analysis process. FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in S9075 of FIG. 30 as the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 32, the effect control CPU 90120 first executes a winning effect determining process (S90150).

  First, the determination process for determining the display mode of the hold display when the additional display is performed in the first hold display area 905D will be described. FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating a setting example of the determination ratio of the display mode of the hold display. Note that the ROM 90121 stores seven types of hold display mode determination tables corresponding to the variation categories. FIG. 33A shows a pending selection that is selected when the variation category is “PA1 ′ (shortening / non-reach loss)” or the variation category is “PA2 ′ (non-reach (loss))” among the above seven types. It is a setting example (H-TBL1) of the determination ratio of the display mode of the hold display by a display mode determination table. FIG. 33B shows an example of setting the display ratio determination ratio of the hold display by the hold display form determination table selected when the variation category is “PA3 ′ (normal reach (loss))” among the above seven types. (H-TBL2). FIG. 33 (C) shows the determination ratio of the display mode of the hold display by the hold display mode determination table selected when the variation category is “PA4 ′ (super reach α (lost))” among the above seven types. It is a setting example (H-TBL3).

  FIG. 33D shows the setting of the determination ratio of the display mode of the hold display by the hold display mode determination table selected when the variation category is “PA5 ′ (super reach β (loss))” among the above seven types. 33E is an example (H-TBL4), and FIG.33E shows a hold display based on a hold display mode determination table selected when the change category is "PB3 '(normal reach (big hit))" among the above seven types. 33F is a setting example (H-TBL5) of the display mode of the display mode of Fig. 33 (F) is selected when the variation category is "PB4 '(super reach α (big hit))" among the above seven types. 33 is a setting example (H-TBL6) of the determination ratio of the display mode of the hold display by the hold display mode determination table to be displayed, and FIG. Richi is beta (big hit)) Configuration example of determining the proportion of hold display of the display mode by hold display mode decision table is selected when "a (H-TBL7).

  According to FIG. 33, the display mode of the hold display is determined by each of the tables (A) to (G). The types of display modes to be determined are the normal display mode, the first specific display mode, It is roughly divided into three types, the second specific display mode. The normal display mode is “sphere”. The first specific display mode is a display mode (also referred to as a character icon) of an icon shape using “character”. The second specific display mode is a display mode of an icon shape (also referred to as “character icon”) using a “character” composed of “human character”. An example of a “sphere” is shown in FIG. Examples of “character icons” are shown in FIGS. Examples of “character icons” are shown in FIGS. Icon-like hold displays such as “character icons” and “character icons” are used for production as hold displays of a specific display form of a type different from the normal display form of a general “sphere”.

  The hold display of “sphere” is displayed as “red sphere”, “yellow sphere”, “blue sphere”, “white sphere” in each table of FIG. In the hold display of “sphere”, for example, in the case of reach, red and yellow are more easily determined than in the case of non-reach, and blue and white (initial color) are less likely to be determined. In addition, in the case of reaching, it is easier to determine red and yellow, and it is difficult to determine blue and white compared to when reaching hot (for example, super reach) and not reach (for example, normal reach). ing. Alternatively, according to FIGS. 13 and 33, when the special figure display result is “big hit”, red and yellow are more easily determined than when the special figure display result is “lost”, and blue and white are determined. It is hard to be done. In other words, the red and yellow display modes have a higher expectation level for a hot performance and a big hit than the blue and white display modes. More specifically, in the order of red, yellow, blue, and white, the degree of expectation that a hot performance is executed and the degree of expectation that becomes a big hit are high.

  The display mode of the character icon hold display is “character” in each table of FIG. When it is determined as “character”, the newly added hold display is set as the display mode of the character icon (normal display mode), and the hold as described above corresponding to the hold storage in which the hold display is performed. Either the display mode change effect or the variation corresponding display mode change effect can be executed.

  As the display mode of the character icon hold display, “character character” is displayed in each table of FIG. When it is determined as “character”, the newly added hold display appears as the character icon display mode (normal display mode), and the above-described hold display corresponds to the hold storage in which the hold display is performed. Either the display mode change effect or the fluctuation corresponding display mode change effect can be executed.

  According to the table of FIG. 33, as understood with reference to the determination ratio of the random value MR6 ′, the display with the character icon or the display with the character icon is selected as the fluctuation display with the high expectation degree of the jackpot is selected. The rate that is done is high. In this example, the higher the degree of expectation that is a big hit, the higher the percentage of the reserved display by the character icon selected than the reserved display by the character icon.

  After the winning effect determining process of S90150 shown in FIG. 32 is executed, any of the following processes of S90170 to 90177 is performed according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit 90191, for example. Select and execute.

  The variable display start waiting process of S90170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0” which is the initial value. This variable display start waiting process is performed based on whether the first variation start command (or second variation start command), variation pattern designation command, variable display result notification command, etc. transmitted from the main board 9011 are received. This includes processing for determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the display device 905. When it is determined that the decorative symbol variable display is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process of S90171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 904A or the second special symbol display device 904B, and the decorative symbols on the effect display device 905. Active to shift the first hold display or the second hold display, to determine the fixed decorative pattern according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, etc. Processing for displaying a special image representing information corresponding to the active display corresponding to the first hold display or the second hold display in the display area AHA, various effects and effects of various effects (for example, active display as a main notice effect) It includes a process for determining a change effect and an effect mode of the active display change effect. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The effect process during variable display in S90172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the effect process during variable display, the effect control CPU 90120 is based on the effect control pattern determined in the variable display start setting process corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 90192. Various control data are read out, and various effect controls (for example, variable display control of decorative symbols during variable display of decorative symbols) are performed. Specifically, the effect control CPU 90120 outputs a video signal (effect image) to the effect display device 905 and displays it on the screen based on the read control data, and outputs an effect sound signal to the audio control board 9013. Then, various types of effect control are executed, such as a control for outputting a production sound from the speaker 8 and a control for turning on / off / flashing the first lamp unit 909 by outputting an electrical decoration signal to the first lamp driving unit 9014.

  After performing such effect control, for example, corresponding to the fact that an end code indicating the end of variable display of decorative symbols has been read from the effect control pattern, or that a symbol determination command transmitted from the main board 9011 has been received. Then, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. If the fixed decorative design is displayed in a completely stopped state in response to the end code being read from the production control pattern, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, Even without using the effect control command from the main board 9011, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the determined decorative symbol on the effect control board 9012 side. When the definitive decorative symbol is completely stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in S90173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special chart waiting process, the effect control CPU 90120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 9011 has been received. When the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is “6” corresponding to the big hit middle production process. Update to On the other hand, when the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is a value corresponding to the small hit medium production process. To “4”. Further, when the production control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, and the value of the production process flag is the initial value. Update to “0”.

  The small hitting effect process of S90174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 90120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, reads various control data based on the setting contents, and changes in S90172. Similarly to the effect processing during display, various effect control in the small hit gaming state is executed by outputting a video signal, a sound effect signal, an electrical decoration signal, or the like. Also, in the small hitting effect process, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 9011, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” which is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect. .

  The small hit end effect process of S90175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 90120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit gaming state, etc., reads various control data based on the set contents, and the variable of S90172 Similarly to the effect processing during display, various effect controls at the end of the small hit gaming state are executed by outputting a video signal, an effect sound signal, an electrical decoration signal, or the like. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The big hit effect process in S90176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 90120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot gaming state, reads various control data based on the set contents, and is performing variable display in S90172. Similar to the effect process, various effect controls in the big hit gaming state are executed by outputting a video signal, an effect sound signal, an electric decoration signal, or the like. Further, in the big hit effect process, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 9011, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process.

  The ending effect process of S90177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 90120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, etc., reads various control data based on the set contents, and performs the variable display effect in S90172. Similar to the processing, various effect controls at the end of the big hit gaming state are executed by outputting a video signal, an effect sound signal, an electrical decoration signal, and the like. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in S90171 of FIG. 32 as variable display start setting processing. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 34, the effect control CPU 90120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 9011, for example, and the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (S90522). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (S90522; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the fluctuation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 9011, the designated fluctuation pattern is changed. A non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” (ie, “PA1′-1,” “PA2′-1,” “PA2′-2,” “PA2′-3, FIG. 13). It is determined whether or not (S90523).

  If it is determined in S90523 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (S90523; Yes), a combination of a definite decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting a non-reach combination is determined (S90524). As an example, in the process of S90524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 90193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 90121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined left determined symbol determination table or the like, the left determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” effect symbol display area 5L in the display area of the effect display device 905 is determined among the determined decorative symbols.

  Next, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 90193 is extracted, and a predetermined right determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 90121 or the like. , Etc., the right determined decorative symbol that is to be stopped and displayed in the “right” effect symbol display area 5R in the display area of the effect display device 905 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 90193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 90121 or the like. , Etc., the medium confirmed decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed in the “medium” effect symbol display area 5C in the display area of the effect display device 905 are determined. Note that in the process of S90524, a determined decorative symbol of a non-reach combination that becomes a predetermined chance symbol symbol may be determined in response to the case where the change symbol notice is being executed.

  If it is determined in S90523 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (S90523; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting a reach combination is determined (S90525). As an example, in the process of S90525, first, numerical data indicating random values for determining left and right determined symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 90193 is extracted and stored in advance in the ROM 90121 or the like. By referring to a predetermined left / right determined symbol determination table, etc., symbols that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the effect display device 905 among the confirmed decorative symbols. The decorative design with the same number is determined. Further, numerical data indicating a random number for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 90193 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 90121 or the like is extracted. By referring to this, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium determined decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” effect symbol display area 5C in the display area of the effect display device 905 is determined.

  When it is determined in S90522 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (S90522; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display result is “ It is determined whether it is a “small hit” or other cases (S90526). When it is determined that the game is “accurate” or “small hit” (S90526; Yes), for example, a chance to open, for example, a definite decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol corresponding to the case of “accurate” or “small hit” Is determined (S90527). In this case, numerical data indicating random numbers for chance eye determination updated by a random counter or the like provided in the effect control counter setting unit 90193 is extracted, and a predetermined chance eye determination table stored in advance in the ROM 90121 or the like. And the like, the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols constituting any of the opening chances may be determined.

  When it is determined in S90526 that it is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “surprise accuracy” or “small hit” (S90526; No), the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that become the final stop symbols constituting the big hit combination is determined. (S90528). As an example, in the process of S90528, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a big hit determination symbol updated by a random counter or the like of the production control counter setting unit 90193 is extracted, and then a predetermined value stored in advance in the ROM 90121 or the like. The symbols that are stopped and displayed together with the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R on the screen of the effect display device 905, for example, by referring to the jackpot determined symbol determination table. The decorative design with the same number is determined. At this time, a determination may be made that a different decorative symbol is a final decorative symbol depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probable change”, and whether or not there is a promotion effect during the big hit.

  If it is specified that the time is not short in the process of S90513 in the command analysis process of FIG. 31 (S90155: NO), after executing any of the processes of S90524, S90525, S90527, or S90528, the pending digest process is executed. (S90531). Specifically, an active display corresponding to the variation is displayed in the active display area AHA (in other words, a special image including the active display corresponding to the variation is displayed). For example, when the change of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the first special symbol game (when the variable display of the decorative symbol is linked to the first special symbol game), the first hold display area 905D An active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end is displayed in the active display area AHA (a special image including an active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of the first hold display area 905D is displayed). . More specifically, the effect control CPU 90120 uses an effect control pattern in which the active display corresponding to the hold display displayed at the right end of the first hold display area 905D is moved to the active display area AHA to display the active display. The right end of the first hold display area 905D is set as a pattern, and the display control command specified by the display control data included in the set production control pattern is transmitted to the VDP of the display control unit 90123, etc. In the active display area AHA, an active display corresponding to the hold display displayed in is displayed. The active display in the active display area AHA may be displayed in the same mode as the hold display, or may be displayed in a display mode corresponding to the hold display but different from the hold display. The same is true when the variation of the decorative symbol is started in conjunction with the second special figure game.

  In the process of S90531, when there is a hold display in addition to the hold display (active display) to be digested in the first hold display area 905D, the effect control CPU 90120 displays the other hold display in the first hold display area. If there is a hold display in addition to the active display in the second hold display area 905U, the other hold display is shifted in the second hold display area 905U.

  After executing the process of S90531, an effect execution setting process is executed (S90532). The effect execution setting process (S90532) includes a process for determining whether or not to execute an active display change effect for an active display corresponding to the change when the hold display is determined to be “sphere”. The process of determining the type of active display change effect, the process of determining the effect mode of the active display change effect when executed, the process of determining the execution timing of the active display change effect when executed, and the results of these processes A process for setting (or resetting) the production control pattern based on this is included.

  Further, in the effect execution setting process (S90532), when the newly appearing hold display is determined to be a display form of an icon shape such as a character icon or a character icon, a display form change effect execution timing selection process, It further includes a display mode change effect type selection process, an icon effect setting process for executing the change mode selection process, a process for setting (or resetting) an effect control pattern based on the processing results, and the like.

  The display mode change effect execution timing selection processing is the execution timing of the display mode change effect (hold display mode change effect or variation-corresponding display mode change effect) corresponding to the hold storage in which the character icon or the icon shape of the character icon is held on hold. This is a process of selecting and determining. As shown in FIGS. 35 (B), (C), etc., the execution timing of such hold display is, for example, during hold display after the first hold display shift after the hold display corresponding to the hold storage appears. And the timing during active display corresponding to the reserved storage are selected and determined.

  The display mode change effect type selection processing selects and determines the type of display mode change effect (hold display mode change effect or variation-corresponding display mode change effect) of the “character” or “character” icon shape display or active display. It is processing. As shown in FIGS. 35D, 35E, etc., the type of display mode change effect is selected and determined as one of the first change effect to the fourth change effect.

  In the change mode selection process, the display mode change effect (hold display mode change effect or variation-corresponding display mode change effect) of the display of the “character” or “character” icon shape display is selected and determined. It is processing. As shown in FIGS. 35 (F) to 35 (M) and the like, the display modes of the character icon display mode change effect (holding display mode change effect or fluctuation-corresponding display mode change effect) are “no change” and “opportunity” display. And “Intense heat” are selected and determined. The display mode change effect of the character icon (the hold display mode change effect or the variation-corresponding display mode change effect) is selected and determined from among “no change”, “two people” display, and “three people” display. The

  After executing the process of S90532, the execution execution setting during other variable display is performed (S90533). As an example, in the processing of S90533, execution setting of “single notification effect” that immediately notifies (definitely notifies) that the variable display result becomes “big hit” by the big hit notification sound or the big hit notification light emission may be performed. . Examples of jackpot notification sounds are alarm sounds, chime sounds, siren sounds, and the like. An example of the big hit notification light emission is light emission of a flash lamp or the like. Further, in the process of S90533, it may be set such that a predetermined aspect of the effect is performed for liveliness, for example, regardless of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. For example, the first lamp unit 909 may be set so as to execute an effect such that the first lamp unit 909 emits light.

  After executing the processing of S90533, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 90192 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (S90534). Subsequently, a variation display start setting process for performing setting for starting the variation of the decorative symbols and the like in the effect display device 905 is executed (S90535). For example, the effect display device includes transmitting the display control command specified by the display control data included in the effect control pattern set as the use pattern in the effect execution setting process of S90532 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 90123. The sound output from the speaker 8 can be performed by transmitting to the sound control board 9013 a setting sound for starting the variation of the decorative pattern on the screen 905, or transmitting a sound effect signal designated by the sound control data included in the effect control pattern. For starting the light emission in the first lamp unit 909 by transmitting to the first lamp driving unit 9014 a setting for starting or transmitting an illumination signal designated by the lamp control data included in the effect control pattern. Set up.

  After the processing of S90535 is executed, the command stored in the first start winning prize reception command buffer 90194A or the second starting winning prize reception command buffer 90194B is digested (S90536). Specifically, the effect control CPU 90120 is the smallest of the commands associated with the first start winning reception command buffer 90194A when the variable display of decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the first special figure game. The command (first set entry prize designation command) stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number larger than the buffer number of the deleted command is deleted while deleting the command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number. The command associated with is shifted while maintaining the winning order, and when the variable display of the decorative symbols is started in conjunction with the second special figure game, it is stored in the received command buffer at the second start winning prize. While deleting the command (one set) stored in the area corresponding to the smallest buffer number among the commands, The command stored in the area corresponding to the larger buffer number than the buffer number of the divided commands shifts while maintaining the winning order.

  In the process of S90536, deletion or shift of information stored in the first prefetch notice buffer 90194C or the second prefetch notice buffer 90194D provided in the RAM 90122 or the like is also performed in accordance with the command deletion or shift. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (S90537), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  Here, the effect execution setting process (S90532) will be described in detail. First, a process for determining whether or not to execute an active display change effect for an active display corresponding to the change, and a process for determining the type of the active display change effect when it is determined to execute the active display change effect (which active The process of determining whether to execute the display change effect will be described.

  FIG. 35 shows an on-hold selection effect pattern table. In particular, FIG. 35A shows a setting example of the determination ratio based on the active display change effect execution presence / absence determination table. FIGS. 35B to 35M show a display mode change effect execution timing selection process and a display mode change effect type selection when the hold display is determined to be an icon shape display mode such as a character icon or a character icon. It is various data tables used for the icon production | presentation setting process which performs a process and a change mode selection process.

  Specifically, in the setting example of FIG. 35A, when the display mode of the hold display is determined to be “sphere”, whether or not the active display change effect is executed, and the type of active display change effect (which It is a setting example of the determination ratio of the production | generation aspect of an active display change effect when performing an active display change effect). In the active display change effect execution presence / absence determination table, the numerical values (determination values) to be compared with the random value MR7 ′ (not shown) for determining whether or not to execute the active display change effect are “executed” and “not executed”. Are assigned at a decision rate as shown in FIG. In addition, in the “execution present” of the active display change effect execution presence / absence determination table, a numerical value (determination value) to be compared with a random number for determination MR7 ′ (not shown) is “first system change effect”, The “second system change effect” and the “first system change effect and the second system change effect” are all assigned at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. Further, the first system change effect includes a plurality of types of effect modes having similar effect modes. The second system change effect includes a plurality of types of effect modes having similar effect modes. Specifically, the first system change effect is an effect that affects the display mode of the active display, and the second system change effect is an effect that affects the display mode of the active display frame, The target which acts by the 2nd system change production differs.

  “Execution present” and “first system change effect” indicate that the first system change effect is performed as an active display change effect, and “execution present” and “second system change effect” indicate the second system change effect. “Execution” and “first system change effect and second system change effect” indicate that both the first system change effect and the second system change effect are active display changes. Indicates that it is performed as a production. “No execution” indicates that no active display change effect is performed. The variation pattern 1′-X represents the variation pattern PA1′-1 shown in FIG. 13, and the variation pattern PA2′-X represents the variation patterns PA2′-1, PA2′-2, PA2′− shown in FIG. 3, the variation pattern PA3′-X represents one of the variation patterns PA3′-1 and PA3′-2 illustrated in FIG. 13, and the variation pattern PA4 ′ represents the variation pattern PA4 ′ illustrated in FIG. 13. -1, PA4'-2, PA4'-3, or PA4'-4. The same applies to the fluctuation patterns PA5′-X, PB4′-X, and PB5′-X.

  Here, returning to FIG. 34 again, the variable display start setting process will be further described. In the effect execution setting process (S90532), the effect control CPU 90120 has a character icon or a character icon hold display selected as a newly appearing hold display in the hold display mode determination table of FIG. In some cases, for example, as described with reference to FIGS. 35B to 35M, a process for realizing a display mode change effect with the effect content selected and determined is executed. For example, when the display mode change effect timing is selected and determined as being on hold display in FIG. 35 (B) or FIG. 35 (C), after the hold display is shifted in accordance with the hold on the variable display to be started, As described above, a setting process for executing the display mode change effect with the effect content selected and determined is performed.

  On the other hand, in the effect execution setting process (S90532), when the display mode change effect timing is selected and determined as being in active display according to FIG. 35 (B) or FIG. 35 (C), the active display corresponding to the hold storage to be effected Until the time is executed, the data specifying the content of the effect selected and determined as described above is associated with the data of the buffer number in the first start winning reception command buffer 90194A corresponding to the reserved storage to be the effect. In addition to storing active display change effect designation data for designating the execution of the display mode change effect, the data for specifying the effect content selected and determined as described above is displayed in the RAM 90122. Store in the effect storage area. Then, the effect control CPU 90120 determines whether or not the variable display to be started in step S90532 of the effect execution setting process is a variable display corresponding to the pending storage of the effect target specified by the active display change effect specifying data. Display mode change during active display based on the data specifying the content of the effect stored in the display mode change effect storage area when it is determined that the display is variable display corresponding to the hold storage of the effect target The production is executed.

  By executing the processing as described above, in the performance execution setting process (S90532), when the display mode of the hold display is selected by the character icon or the character icon and the display mode change effect is executed, the display mode Production execution setting process (S90532) during the first on-hold display after the appearance of the on-hold display to be changed, or during the active display when the variable display based on the on-hold storage corresponding to the on-hold display is executed. The display mode change effect is executed based on the effect setting.

  Further, in the effect execution setting process (S90532), the effect control CPU 90120 determines the active display change effect execution presence / absence determination table and the random number MR7 for determining whether or not to execute the active display change effect for the hold display displayed as “sphere”. In the case of executing the active display change effect, whether or not to execute the active display change effect according to 'and the change pattern (variable display pattern) of the change (the variable display) specified by the change pattern specifying command The active display change effect to be executed is determined from among the plurality of active display change effect effects.

  The effect control CPU 90120 first determines whether or not to execute the active display change effect, and when it is determined to be “executed”, the “first system change effect”, the “second system change effect”, or the “first system change effect”. And “second system change effect” may be determined.

  FIG. 36 is a timing chart showing the relationship between the display mode change effect and the presence or absence of display mode change execution in the display mode change effect. FIG. 36 (A) shows an example in which the display mode change is executed after the display mode change effect is executed for the hold display or the active display. FIG. 36B shows an example in which the display mode change is not executed after the display mode change effect is executed for the hold display or the active display.

  FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a character icon selection table and a character icon selection table. FIG. 37A shows a character icon selection table, and FIG. 37B shows a character selection table.

  In the character icon selection table of FIG. 37 (A), the character icon consisting of the characters “Caution” in the normal display mode selected as the display when the hold display appears, and the effect selections of FIGS. 35 (F) to (I). A character icon made up of characters of “opportunity” that can be selected as a first change display at the time of display mode change effect by the table, and a second change at the time of display mode change effect by the effect selection table of FIGS. A character icon made up of characters of “hot” that can be selected as a display is set to be selectable. The degree of expectation for the jackpot of these character icons has a relationship of “attention” <“opportunity” <“extreme heat”.

  In the character icon selection table of FIG. 37 (B), the “one person” character icon in the normal display mode selected as the display when the hold display appears and the effect selection tables of FIGS. 35 (J) to (M). It can be selected as the second change display at the time of the display mode change effect by the character icons of “two people” that can be selected as the first change display at the time of the display mode change effect and the effect selection table of FIGS. The “three” character icons are set to be selectable. The degree of expectation for the jackpot for these character icons has a relationship of “1 person” <“2 people” <“3 people”.

  Next, a change effect pattern table in which data for selecting the effect patterns of the first change effect to the fourth change effect described above is set will be described. The change effect pattern table is stored in the RAM 90122.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram showing a change effect pattern table. In the change effect pattern table, for each type of the first change effect to the fourth change effect, the effect pattern when the change effect is selected during the hold display and the change effect during the active display are selected. The effect pattern at the time is shown. Each of the selection for performing the change effect during the on-hold display and the selection for performing the change effect during the active display are performed using the data tables of FIGS.

  Next, an effect display example when a character icon is displayed as a hold display will be described. FIG. 39 is a display screen diagram illustrating an effect display example when the character icon 9061 is displayed as the hold display on the effect display device 905.

  When a new first hold memory is generated and a hold display mode based on a character icon is determined using a hold display mode determination table as shown in FIG. 33, first, as shown in FIG. A display for causing the hold display by the character icon 9061 of “caution” display which is a normal display mode to appear in the first hold display area 905D is displayed.

  The change effect timing is selected and determined as “pending display” from the change effect timing selection table during character hold display of FIG. 35 (B), and the change effect type is selected according to the character hold change effect type selection table of FIG. 35 (D). 39 is selected and determined as “first change effect”, during the hold display after the first hold shift after the hold display by the character icon 9061 with the “caution” display appears, as shown in FIG. As shown, a first change effect in which the blue arrow acts downward with respect to the hold display by the character icon 9061 of “caution” display is executed as the display mode change effect.

  When the display after the first change effect is selected and determined to be “Intense heat” display by the change selection table during the first change effect hold display of FIG. 35 (F), as shown in FIG. After execution of the display mode change effect by the change effect, the hold display by the character icon 9061 is changed from the “caution” display to the “hot” display in the first hold display area 905D. Thus, when the hold display by the character icon 9061 changes, the player's expectation for the big hit of the hold display can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Next, an effect display example when a character icon is displayed as the active display after the hold display will be described. FIG. 40 is a display screen diagram showing an effect display example of the active display after the character icon 9062 is displayed as the hold display on the effect display device 905.

  When a new first hold memory is generated and the hold display mode based on the character icon is determined using the hold display mode determination table as shown in FIG. 33, first, as shown in FIG. A display for causing the hold display by the character icon 9062 of “one person” display which is the normal display mode to appear in the first hold display area 905D is displayed. In the state of FIG. 40A, after the on-hold display by the character icon 9062 called “one person” appears and is displayed, the previous on-hold display is digested, and the on-hold display for the next variable display is “1”. A state where the character icon 9062 indicating “person” is on hold is shown.

  Then, the change effect timing is selected and determined as “active display” by the character hold display change effect timing selection table of FIG. 35C, and is changed by the character hold change effect type selection table of FIG. When the effect type is selected and determined as “fourth change effect”, the active display corresponding to the hold display by the character icon 9062 displayed as “one person” as shown in FIG. In AHA, a character icon 9062 of “one person” is displayed. As shown in FIG. 40B, a red arrow is displayed next to the active display by the character icon 9062 of “one person” as a display mode change effect. A fourth change effect acting from the direction is executed.

  When the display after the third change effect is selected and determined to be “three people” display by the fourth change effect active display change selection table of FIG. 35 (M), as shown in FIG. 40 (C), After execution of the change effect by the fourth change effect, the hold display by the character icon 9062 is changed from the “one person” display to the “three person” display in the active display area AHA. Thus, when the active display by the character icon 9062 changes, the player's expectation for the big hit of the current variable display can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Next, an icon effect is included in the effect execution setting process (S90532), and an icon effect for setting an effect when performing a hold display with a character icon and a character icon using the various data tables of FIGS. 35 (B) to (M). The setting process will be described.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing icon effect setting processing. About the process for setting the effect when performing the hold display or the active display by the character icon and the character icon using the various data tables of FIGS. 35 (B) to (M), the aforementioned effect execution setting process (S90532). In FIG. 41, in order to clarify the flow of setting the effect when performing the hold display or the active display with the character icon and the character icon, a specific icon effect setting process is described. Processing contents will be described.

  In the table of FIG. 33, when the character icon or character icon hold display mode is selected and determined, an icon effect setting process is executed. In the icon effect setting process, the effect control CPU 90120 executes the following process. First, the random value MR10 ′ is extracted, and the change effect timing selection table shown in FIG. 35 (B) or FIG. 35 (C) is selected according to the reserved display mode of the character icon or character icon selected in the table of FIG. Using either “pending display” or “active display” is selected and determined as the execution timing of the display mode change effect (S90700).

  Next, the random value MR11 ′ is extracted and shown in FIG. 35D or FIG. 35E, depending on the change effect execution timing of “pending display” or “active display” selected and determined in S90700. Using the change effect type selection table, “first change effect” or “second change effect” is selected and determined for “pending display”, and “third change effect” or “active display” is selected. The “fourth change effect” is selected and determined (S90701).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the “first change effect” has been selected and determined in S90701 (S90702). If it is determined in S90702 that the “first change effect” has been selected and determined, it is determined whether or not “pending display” is selected and determined in S90700 (S90703). When it is determined in S90703 that “pending display” is selected and determined, in order to execute the first change effect during hold display, the random value MR12 ′ is extracted, and the first change effect shown in FIG. Using the change display table during hold display, depending on the display result (big hit, loss), the display change after the first change effect, “No change”, “Opportunity” display, “Intense heat” display The mode is selected and determined (S90704), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S90703 that “pending display” is not selected and determined (when active display is selected and determined), the random value MR12 is used to execute the first change effect during active display. 'Is extracted and “No change”, “Opportunity” display, “Intense heat” display is displayed according to the display result (big hit, loss) using the first change effect active display change selection table of FIG. 35 (G). Is selected and determined as the display change mode after the first change effect (S90705), and the process ends.

  If it is determined in S90701 that the “first change effect” has not been selected and determined in S90701, it is determined whether or not the “second change effect” has been selected and determined in S90701 (S90706). If it is determined in S90706 that the “second change effect” has been selected and determined, it is determined whether or not “pending display” is selected and determined in S90700 (S90707).

  When it is determined in S90707 that “pending display” is selected and determined, in order to execute the second change effect during the hold display, the random value MR12 ′ is extracted and the second change effect shown in FIG. Using the change display table during hold display, depending on the display result (big hit, loss), “No change”, “Opportunity” display, “Intense heat” display, display change after the second change effect The mode is selected and determined (S90708), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S90707 that “pending display” is not selected and determined (when active display is selected and determined), the random number value MR12 is used to execute the second change effect during active display. ′ Is extracted and “No change”, “Opportunity” display, “Intense heat” display is displayed according to the display result (big hit, loss) using the second change effect active display change selection table of FIG. 35 (I). Is selected and determined as the display change mode after the second change effect (S90709), and the process ends.

  If it is determined in S90706 that the “second change effect” has not been selected and determined, it is determined whether or not the “third change effect” has been selected and determined in S90701 (S90710). If it is determined in S90710 that the “third change effect” has been selected and determined, it is determined whether or not “pending display” is selected and determined in S90700 (S90711). When it is determined in S90711 that “pending display” is selected and determined, in order to execute the third change effect during the hold display, the random value MR12 ′ is extracted and the third change effect shown in FIG. Using the change display table during hold display, depending on the display result (big hit, loss), “No change”, “2 people” display, or “3 people” display is displayed after the third change effect. The change mode is selected and determined (S90712), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S90711 that “pending display” is not selected and determined (when active display is selected and determined), the random number value MR12 is used to execute the third change effect during active display. ′ Is extracted, and “No change”, “2 people” display, “3 people” are displayed according to the display result (big hit, loss) using the third change effect active display change selection table of FIG. 35 (K). One of the displays is selected and determined as the display change mode after the third change effect (S90713), and the process is terminated.

  If it is determined in S90701 that the “third change effect” is not selected and determined in S90701, it is determined whether or not the “fourth change effect” is selected and determined in S90701 (S90714). If it is determined in S90714 that the “fourth change effect” has been selected and determined, it is determined whether or not “pending display” is selected and determined in S90700 (S90715). When it is determined in S90715 that “pending display” is selected and determined, in order to execute the fourth change effect during hold display, the random value MR12 ′ is extracted, and the fourth change effect shown in FIG. Using the change display table during hold display, depending on the display result (big hit, loss), “No change”, “2 people” display, or “3 people” display is displayed after the fourth change effect. The change mode is selected and determined (S90716), and the process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S90715 that “pending display” is not selected and determined (when active display is selected and determined), the random number value MR12 is used to execute the fourth change effect during active display. 'Is extracted and “No change”, “2 people” display, “3 people” are displayed according to the display result (big hit, loss) using the fourth change effect active display change selection table of FIG. 35 (M). One of the displays is selected and determined as the display change mode after the fourth change effect (S90717), and the process is terminated.

  By the icon effect setting process described above, an effect using a character icon or a character icon is set, and the variable display effect process (S90172) is executed based on the setting in the process, for example, FIG. Such a hold display mode change effect and a variation corresponding display mode change effect as shown in FIG. 40 are executed.

[Modification of display mode change effect by icon display]
Next, various modified examples of the effect of active display as described above will be described.

  (A) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 35 (B) to (M), FIG. 39, and FIG. 40, a total of 2 times of one timing during hold display and one timing during active display. The example which enabled the display mode change effect which changes the display mode of a character icon display or a character icon display at any one timing among the two timings was shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in FIG. 42, the execution timing of the display mode change effect during the hold display may be selectable from a plurality of timings.

  FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an effect example in which the execution timing of the display mode change effect during the hold display is selected from a plurality of timings. FIG. 42A shows a first hold display area 905D and an active display area AHA for explaining the timing of the display mode change effect. FIG. 42B shows a modification of the character hold display change effect timing selection table shown in FIG. FIG. 42C shows a modification of the character hold display change effect timing selection table shown in FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 42 (A), in this modification, character icon display is performed at any one of a total of three timings, ie, two timings during hold display and one timing during active display. Alternatively, it is possible to execute a display mode change effect that changes the display mode of the character icon display. The two display mode change effect execution timings during the hold display are, for example, the number “2” in the hold display areas numbered “1” to “4” in the first hold display area 905D. When the hold display is made in the display area where the hold display corresponding to the second old hold memory is displayed (during the first hold display), the first old hold memory numbered “1” is displayed. There are two cases when the hold display is made in the display area where the corresponding hold display is made (during the second hold display).

  In this modification, as described above, the display mode change effect is executed at one timing selected from the three timings during the first hold display, the second hold display, and the active display. In this modification, when the hold display is performed with the character icon display, the timing is selected using the character hold display change effect timing selection table of FIG. In the table of FIG. 42 (B), as in the table of FIG. 35 (B), the ratio at which the display mode change of the character icon is selected during the active display is set lower than during the hold display. On the other hand, in this modified example, when the hold display is performed in the character icon display, the timing is selected using the character hold display change effect timing selection table of FIG. In the table of FIG. 42 (C), as in the table of FIG. 35 (C), the ratio that the character icon display mode change is selected during the hold display is set lower than during the active display. With this setting, in this modification, the same effect as that of the above-described embodiment can be obtained. Furthermore, if it does in this way, the production will be more varied, and the fun of the production can be further improved.

  Further, when the hold display is performed with the character icon display, the closer to the hold display area where the hold display appears, the higher the selected ratio is set. Thereby, when the hold display is performed in the character icon display, when the display mode change effect is executed at the timing during the first hold display, and when the display mode change is executed at the timing during the second hold display. The selection ratio of “no change”, “opportunity” display, and “extreme heat” display may be different (for example, the higher the selection ratio, the lower the selection ratio of “extreme heat” display).

  In this modification, for example, a part (two) of four hold display areas is targeted, and the display mode change effect can be executed during the hold display. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode change effect may be executed during the hold display for all the hold display areas. For active display, the period during which active display is continued is divided into a plurality of periods, and each of the plurality of periods is set as a period during which the display mode change effect can be executed, and any of the periods is changed in the display mode. It is good also as selection as a period which performs production. If it does in this way, the production will be more varied and the fun of the production can be further improved.

  The timing of executing the display mode change effect includes those described as the embodiment and the modification described above, and among the plurality of timings during the holding display period and the variable display period corresponding to the target holding storage. Any timing may be set as long as it is executed at any timing.

  (B) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 37 and the like, when the hold display is a character icon, an example in which the display mode of the character icon changes due to the display mode change effect is shown. When it is an icon, the example in which the display mode of the character icon is changed by the display mode change effect is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a modification example of the change pattern of the display mode change effect, for example, when the hold display is a character icon, the character icon is changed to a character icon or the like by a display mode change effect at a predetermined rate. You may produce the effect which changes to another icon. Further, when the hold display is a character icon, the character icon may be changed to another icon such as a character icon by a display mode change effect at a predetermined rate. If such an effect is given, the player can be noticed that a change in the display mode of the specific display (display mode of the icon) or a change in the type of specific display (the type of icon) occurs. Interest can be further improved.

  In this modification, for example, an icon display that can be displayed at the appearance of the hold display, such as a character icon and a character icon, may be used as the icon after the change. A specific icon display may be used.

  (C) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the display mode change effect as shown in FIGS. 36 to 42 can be executed in any period of the hold display and the active display is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode change effect may be executable at both the hold display time and the active display timing.

  (D) In the above-described embodiment, an example has been shown in which display mode change effects as shown in FIGS. 36 to 42 can be executed at any one timing during the hold display period and the active display period. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode change effect may be executed stepwise at a plurality of times during the hold display period and the active display period. In this case, for example, the icon display change mode may be selected in a plurality of stages, and the icon display may be selected and set so that the icon display can be changed in stages at a plurality of times.

  (E) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the hold display or the active display that is the target of the display mode change effect as shown in FIGS. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the hold display or active display that is the target of the display mode change effect may be any display mode different from the normal display mode (for example, “sphere”), and is not limited to the icon shape. . Therefore, the hold display or the active display hold display that is the target of the display form change effect is a display form (for example, different in size, color, etc.) that is different from the display form such as the shape and color that the normal display acquires even if it is a sphere Are different).

  (F) When there are a plurality of types of hold display or active display (for example, types of icon display selected at the time of hold appearance display) that are the targets of the display mode change effect as shown in FIGS. Among a plurality of timings during the display period and the active display period, there may be a type in which no display mode change effect is executed during the hold display period, and no display mode change effect is executed during the active display period. Types that are not included may be included.

  (G) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33, when the start display (on hold storage), the hold display as the execution target of the display mode change effect as shown in FIGS. Although an example in which only the display mode at the time of appearance display is selected and determined has been shown, during such a start winning (on hold storage), the hold display or active display as shown in FIGS. 35 (F) to (M) The final display mode (no change, “opportunity”, “extreme heat”, “2 people”, “3 people”, etc.) after the on-hold display mode change effect may be selected and determined.

  (H) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33, the display mode of the hold display that is the execution target of the display mode change effect as shown in FIGS. The character icon is determined, but the color of the character icon and the color of the character icon may be selected and determined as in the “sphere” described above. That is, the display mode of the hold display, which is the execution target of the display mode change effect, may be capable of selecting and determining a combination of the icon shape and the icon color. The same icon may be set so that the degree of expectation for the big hit differs depending on the selected color.

  (I) The display mode change effect of the icon display described above may be executed on condition that the reserved number is three or four or more.

  (J) The icon display during the hold display and the icon display during the active display need not be the same icon display. For example, the icon display during hold display is displayed in a first color such as white, while the icon display during active display is displayed in a second color such as black, The display mode of the icon display during active display may be partially different. In addition, as for the character icons, the characters of the icons that are on hold display are displayed in Mincho style, and the characters of the icons that are currently active display are displayed in block style. . As for the character icons, the number of persons may be the same, but the gender may be different, for example, the icon displayed on hold is displayed as a male character and the icon displayed as active is displayed as a female character.

  (K) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the hold display and the active display are displayed by the same display means (effect display device 905) has been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the hold display and the active display are different display means. (For example, the hold display is displayed on the first effect display device and the active display is displayed on the second effect display device).

  (L) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the hold display and the active display are displayed using different display areas is shown. However, the display is not limited to this, and the display may be switched using the same display area. Good (for example, the active display area is not displayed when the hold display is displayed, and the hold display area is not displayed when the active display is displayed).

  (M) In the above-described embodiment, the display mode change effect presentation mode (type) may be different depending on the display mode of the icon display (character icon, character icon). For example, a dedicated display mode change effect corresponding to the display mode (effect mode) of icon display may be provided and the effect may be executed.

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Next, an effect example using the movable member 90321 will be described. FIG. 43 is a display screen diagram of the effect display device 905 when the battle reach effect is executed. FIG. 44 is a display screen diagram of the effect display device 905 when the story reach effect is executed.

  Battle reach effects and story reach effects are executed by the CPU 90120 for effect control. Battle reach production and story reach production are multiple types of special reach production (supermarkets) that have a higher percentage of selections that result in jackpot display results compared to normal reach production called normal reach. It is a specific super reach production included in the “reach production”. For example, the reach effect executed in the super reach α (big hit) of the fluctuation category “PB4 ′” shown in FIG. 13 is the battle reach effect, and is executed in the super reach β (big hit) fluctuation category of the change category “PB5 ′”. Reach production is a story reach production. Furthermore, in these super reach productions, the jackpot expectation is set, for example, as a relationship of battle reach production <story reach production. Note that the expectation of jackpot between the battle reach production and the story reach production may be reversed.

  Each of the battle reach effect and the story reach effect is an effect in which the effect display by the image display of the effect display device 905 and the effect operation of the movable member 90321 are combined.

  The battle reach effect shown in FIG. 43 will be described. In the variation display of the effect symbols, the effect symbol change display is started simultaneously in the effect symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, for example, “left”, “right” In accordance with a predetermined stop order such as “medium”, the variation display of the effect symbols is sequentially stopped in the effect symbol display areas 905L, 905R, and 905C, and finally the effect symbols are stopped in all the effect symbol display areas. Thus, when the display result is derived and displayed, the variable display ends.

  After the effect symbols change display is started all at once, as shown in FIG. 43A, when the “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 905L and 905R are stopped, the reach is reached. It becomes a state. The variation display until the timing of reaching the reach state is executed in a normal variation display effect mode that does not differ between normal reach and super reach. The normal reach and the super reach differ in the production mode after reaching the reach state.

  When the battle reach effect is executed as the reach effect, the effect symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R are reduced as shown in FIG. A small symbol display format is displayed in the upper right corner of the screen, and a message image 9053 indicating the characters “battle reach” is displayed in the center of the screen. Thereby, it is notified that the battle reach effect is executed.

  In battle reach production, as shown in FIGS. 43 (C) to (E), a video in which a teammate character 9061a (player's teammate side) and an enemy character 9062a (player's teammate) battle each other (battle). A battle effect that displays an image (effect including the output of the sound effect during the battle and the music sound during the battle) is executed.

  In the battle reach effect, when the variation display result becomes the jackpot display result, a victory effect image display in which the teammate character 9061a wins is displayed as shown in FIG. 43 (E), and further, in FIGS. 43 (D) and (E). As shown in the figure, an image that superimposes the particle effect image 9071 is displayed on the victory effect image, and the movable member 90321 moves to the standing position, and the victory effect that appears in front of the display area of the effect display device 905 is executed. Is done.

  On the other hand, in the battle reach effect, when the fluctuation display result becomes a display error result, a defeat effect that displays an image in which the teammate character 9061a loses is performed, and a particle effect image 9071 as shown in FIGS. And the effect using the movable member 90321 is not executed.

  Specifically, in the battle effect, after the display of the appearance of the teammate character 9061a and the enemy character 9062a as shown in FIG. 43C, the teammate character 9061a and the enemy character are displayed as shown in FIG. A moving image in which 9062a battles (battles) is displayed. For example, FIG. 43D shows a scene in which the teammate character 9061a attacks the enemy character 9062a. As shown in FIG. 43 (D), in the battle effect, in the scene where the ally character 9061a attacks (scene that suggests victory), the particle effect image as the effect display is displayed in the area at the lower center of the screen of the effect display device 905. 9071 is made to appear, and a particle effect effect is displayed that is superimposed on the victory effect display. When the teammate character 9061a wins, as shown in FIG. 43E, a victory effect is displayed in which an image capable of specifying that the teammate character 9061a has defeated the enemy character 9062a and the teammate character 9061a has won is displayed. Is done. In the victory effect, as shown in FIG. 43E, the movable member 90321 moves to the standing position, so that the movable body operation effect that appears in the central area of the display area of the effect display device 905 is obtained. Is done. The appearing movable member 90321 is caused to emit light.

  As shown in FIG. 43E, when the movable member 90321 appears due to the movable body operation effect and moves to the standing position, the appearance display number of the particle effect image 9071 to be superimposed is increased around the movable member 90321. Thus, a moving image showing a display mode in which the display range of the particle effect image 9071 is expanded is displayed. The moving image is an effect that is executed using the particle effect image 9071 in order to enhance the effect based on the operation of the movable member 90321, and is called an operation effect effect. By such an operation effect effect, an effect related to the operation mode of the movable member 90321 and the display mode of the particle effect image 9071 is executed. By executing such an effect, it is possible to produce an effect in which the operation of the movable body and the effect effect display of the display means are linked.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 43 (F), the big hit display result (same symbol stop) is derived and displayed in the effect symbol displayed in the small symbol format, and the message image 55 indicating “Congratulations” is displayed. , It is displayed in the center of the screen as a reach result effect which is an effect indicating the result of the reach state. Thereby, it is notified that the player has won the battle reach effect (having a big hit). After that, as shown in FIG. 43 (G), the effect symbol for which the big hit display result is displayed in the small symbol format is returned to the original size and the original position as shown in FIG. A stop symbol effect is displayed in which a message image 74 showing the word “big hit” is displayed below the effect symbol.

  On the other hand, in the battle reach effect, when the fluctuation display result becomes the display error result, the defeat effect described above is executed, and the display error result is derived and displayed in the effect symbol displayed in the small symbol format. The original size and the original position are restored and displayed.

  Next, the story reach effect shown in FIG. 44 will be described. After the start of the variation display of the effect symbols, as shown in FIG. 44 (A), after the “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R are stopped and reach the reach state, the reach effect is obtained. As shown in FIG. 44B, the effect symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 905L, 905C, and 905R are first reduced. In a small symbol display format, it is moved and displayed in the upper right corner of the screen, and a message image 9054A showing the letters “first half of story” is displayed in the center of the screen. Thereby, it is notified that the story reach effect is executed.

  The story reach effect is an effect in which a moving image (story moving image) having a story like a specific story is displayed, for example. In this example, the story reach production has a two-part configuration of a first half and a second half. Story reach production is when the story is not completed and the production ends and the display result is derived and displayed, and when the story continues to the end and the production is completed and the jackpot display result is derived and displayed. There is.

  When the variable display result is an outlier display result, the effect that the story reach effect ends in the first half is executed, and when the variable display result becomes the jackpot display result, the story reach effect continues from the first half to the second half. An effect that continues up to may be executed.

  In addition, the story reach production may be set so that the performance is selected so that the person who has performed until the end has a higher expectation degree of jackpot than the case where the production is finished in the first half . Further, the story reach production may be a one-part configuration that is not divided into a first half and a second half.

  After message image 9054A is displayed, a moving image developed according to the story corresponding to “first half of story” is displayed. When the “first half of the story” is finished and the “second half of the story” is subsequently executed, a message image 9054B indicating the characters “second half of the story” is displayed in the center of the screen as shown in FIG. The Thereby, it is notified that the story reach production is continuously executed. Note that in the story reach effect, an image notifying that it is a story reach effect such as the message images 9054A and 9054B may not be displayed.

  After message image 9054B is displayed, a moving image developed in accordance with the story corresponding to “second half of story” is displayed. In the story reach effect, when the variable display result is the jackpot display result, the flame effect image 9073 is superimposed on the black image 9072 as shown in FIG. 44D as an image display that can specify that the story is complete. As shown in FIG. 44E, the movable member 90321 moves to the upright position, and a story completion effect that appears in front of the display area of the effect display device 905 is executed.

  On the other hand, in the story reach effect, when the variable display result is an outlier display result, a story incomplete effect that can specify that the story is not completed is performed, and a black image 9072 as shown in FIGS. 44 (D) and 44 (E). The effect using the flame effect image 9073 and the movable member 90321 is not executed.

  Specifically, in the story completion effect, as shown in FIG. 44 (D), the entire display area of the effect display device 905 is changed to a black image 9072, and in the area at the lower center of the screen of the effect display device 905, A flame effect image 9073 as an effect display is displayed, and an effect of superimposing and displaying on the black image 9072 is performed. In the story completion effect, as shown in FIG. 44 (E), the movable body operation effect that appears in the central area of the display area of the effect display device 905 by moving the movable member 90321 to the standing position. Is done. The appearing movable member 90321 is caused to emit light.

  As shown in FIG. 44E, when the movable member 90321 appears due to the movable body operation effect and moves to the standing position, the flame of the flame effect image 9073 to be superimposed is increased around the movable member 90321 and the flame is increased. A moving image showing a display mode in which the display range of the effect image 9073 is expanded is displayed. The moving image is an effect executed using the flame effect image 9073 in order to enhance the effect based on the operation of the movable member 90321, and is called an operation effect effect as in the case of FIG. By such an operation effect effect, an effect related to the operation mode of the movable member 90321 and the display mode of the flame effect image 9073 is executed. By executing such an effect, it is possible to produce an effect in which the operation of the movable body and the effect effect display of the display means are linked.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 44 (F), the big win display result (same design stop) is derived and displayed in the effect design that was displayed in the small design format, and the message image 55 showing the characters “Congratulations” is displayed. , It is displayed in the center of the screen as a reach result effect which is an effect indicating the result of the reach state. Thereby, it is notified that the story reach production is completed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 44 (G), the effect symbol for which the jackpot display result is displayed in the small symbol format is returned to the original size and the original position as shown in FIG. A stop symbol effect is displayed in which a message image 74 showing the word “big hit” is displayed below the effect symbol.

  In the story reach effect, the effect image is displayed in the same manner as the battle reach effect. However, unlike the battle reach effect, the entire display area of the effect display device 905 is set as a black image, and the effect image is superimposed on the black image. Thus, the effect image can be displayed with further emphasis, and an image display having a higher effect than the battle reach effect can be executed. Thereby, the precious feeling (premiere feeling) of the story reach production in which the expectation degree to the big hit is set higher than the battle reach production can be enhanced.

  On the other hand, in the story reach production, when the fluctuation display result becomes the out-of-order display result, the above-mentioned story incomplete production is executed, and the out-of-order display result is derived and displayed in the production design displayed in the small design format. Will return to the original size and position and be displayed.

  The movable member 90321 may be configured such that a disk-shaped portion can be rotated by a driving means such as a motor that is driven and controlled by the effect control CPU 90120. In the case where the disk-shaped portion of the movable member 90321 is configured so as to be able to rotate, the movable member 90321 moves to the upright position as shown in FIG. 43 (E) or FIG. 44 (E). When it appears in front of the display area of the device 905, or when it appears, the disk-shaped portion may be controlled to rotate. In that case, in accordance with the rotation operation of the movable member 90321, the effect display device 905 displays images for operating the effect images such as the particle effect image 9071 in FIG. 43E and the flame effect image 9073 in FIG. The effect control to be displayed may be executed. By doing so, it is possible to further enhance the rendering effect obtained by using the movable member 90321 and the effect image.

  In addition, the movable member 90321 is not limited to a rotating operation, and a part or all of the constituent members perform a deformation operation such as opening / closing or contracting by a driving unit such as a solenoid that is driven and controlled by the CPU 90120 for effect control. In such a configuration, in a specific effect scene, the display is performed on the effect display device 905 in accordance with the deformation operation of the movable member located in front of the display area of the effect display device 905. Effect control for displaying an image for operating the effect image to be performed may be executed.

  Next, a control example of effect effects and movable body effects in specific super reach effects such as battle reach effects and story reach effects will be described using timing charts.

  FIG. 45 is a timing chart showing an example of control of effect effects and movable body effects in a specific super reach effect. FIG. 45A shows a control example of the effect effect and the movable object effect in the battle reach effect as shown in FIG. FIG. 45B shows a control example of the effect effect and the movable object effect in the story reach effect as shown in FIG.

  First, with reference to FIG. 45 (A), a control example of effect effects and movable body effects in battle reach effects executed by the effect control CPU 90120 will be described. When the battle reach effect is executed, the effect symbol is displayed in the normal variation display effect mode as shown in FIG. 43 (A) between the start of the change display of the effect symbol (special symbol) and the occurrence of the reach state. Is displayed on the effect display device 905.

  In the effect display device 905, when the reach state occurs, as shown in FIGS. 43B and 43C, a message image 9053 is displayed and a moving image such as a battle effect corresponding to the battle reach effect is displayed. Is done. As shown in FIGS. 43D and 43E in the effect display device 905, the timing of changing from the image display of the battle effect to the image display of the victory effect is the milestone of the first change in the video related to the battle reach effect ( This is the time when the video cut breaks. At the timing (first video change node) of the first video change regarding such a battle reach effect, the particle effect image is displayed on the battle effect image as shown in FIGS. 43 (D) and 43 (E). This is executed in a manner in which a particle effect effect in which an image displaying 9071 is superimposed and displayed on the effect display device 905 and a movable body operation effect that operates the movable member 90321 are linked.

  The timing at which the movable member 90321 moves to the standing position as shown in FIGS. 43E and 43F in the effect display device 905 and changes from the image display of the victory effect to the image display of the reach result effect is battle reach. This is a time when the second change of the video related to the production (video cut break). At the timing (second video change node) of the second video change regarding such a battle reach effect, the particle effect image 9071 is superimposed on the victory effect image as shown in FIG. An effect display effect such as an image to be displayed is executed in the effect display device 905.

  Then, when the operation effect effect and the movable body operation effect are completed, the reach result is displayed by executing the image display of the reach result effect as shown in FIG. Thereafter, when the reach result effect is completed, a stop symbol effect as shown in FIG. 43 (G) is executed in the effect display device 905, whereby a display for determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol is performed and a variable display is performed. finish.

  As described above, in the battle reach effect, the effect effect display is performed such that the particle effect image 9071 is superimposed on the black image 9072 at the timing of the change in the video related to the reach effect. Further, in the battle reach effect, an effect in which the movable body effect such as the movable member 90321 and the effect effect display are linked is executed at the timing of the change of the video related to the reach effect.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 45 (B), a control example of the effect effect and the movable object effect in the story reach effect executed by the effect control CPU 90120 will be described. When the story reach effect is executed, the effect symbol is displayed in the normal variation display effect mode as shown in FIG. 44 (A) between the start of the change display of the effect symbol (special symbol) and the occurrence of the reach state. Is displayed on the effect display device 905.

  In the effect display device 905, when a reach state occurs, message images 9054A and 9054B are displayed as shown in FIGS. 44B and 44C, and a moving image such as a story moving image corresponding to the story reach effect is displayed. An image is displayed. As shown in FIGS. 44D and 44E in the effect display device 905, the timing of changing from the image display of the story effect to the image display of the story completion effect is the milestone of the first change in the video related to the story reach effect. This is the time when the video cut breaks. At the timing (first video change node) of the first video change relating to such story reach production, a flame effect image is displayed on the black image 9072 as shown in FIGS. 44 (D) and (E). This is executed in such a manner that a flame effect effect in which an image displaying 9073 is superimposed and displayed on the effect display device 905 and a movable body operation effect that operates the movable member 90321 are linked.

  The timing at which the movable member 90321 moves to the upright position as shown in FIGS. 44E and 44F in the effect display device 905 and changes from the image display of the story completion effect to the image display of the reach result effect is the story. This is the time when the second change in the video related to the reach production will be a turning point (video cut break). At the timing (second video change node) of the second video change regarding such story reach production, a flame effect image 9073 is superimposed on the black image 9072 as shown in FIG. Operation effect effects such as images to be performed are executed in the effect display device 905.

  Then, when the operation effect effect and the movable body operation effect are completed, the reach result is notified by executing the image display of the reach result effect as shown in FIG. 44 (F) in the effect display device 905. Thereafter, when the reach result effect is completed, a stop symbol effect as shown in FIG. 44 (G) is executed in the effect display device 905, whereby a display for determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol is performed and a variable display is performed. finish.

  As described above, in the story reach effect, the effect effect display is performed such that the flame effect image 9073 is superimposed on the black image 9072 at the timing of the change of the video related to the reach effect. Further, in the story reach effect, an effect in which the movable body effect such as the movable member 90321 and the effect display are linked is executed at the timing of the change of the video related to the reach effect.

  Specifically, the battle reach effects shown in FIGS. 43 and 45A and the story reach effects shown in FIGS. 44 and 45B are executed in the effect control CPU 90120 as follows. Is realized.

  When a variation pattern designation command in which a variation pattern of a super-reach type for executing a battle reach effect is designated as the variation pattern designation command is received by the effect control board 9012. In the variable display start setting process (S90171), the CPU 90120 performs image display control of the effect display device 905 that performs battle reach effects and operation control of the movable member 90321 as shown in FIGS. 43 and 45A. Is selected from a plurality of types of presentation control data stored in advance, and is set (stored) in the RAM 90122. The battle reach production partly differs depending on whether the fluctuation display result is a jackpot display result or a disapproval display result. Therefore, a variation pattern designation command or a display result designation command that can identify the fluctuation display result is received. When the effect control CPU 90120 analyzes the received command content, it recognizes the change display result and selects the effect control data corresponding to the change display result. Then, the effect control CPU 90120 starts to display the effect symbols in a variable manner, and uses the effect control data set to execute the battle reach effect in the effect processing during variable display (S90172), and the movable object effect process and the effect. By executing the effect display process or the like, the image display control of the effect display device 905 and the operation control of the movable member 90321 are performed, and the battle reach effect as shown in FIGS. 43 and 45A is executed.

  When a variation pattern designating command in which a super reach variation pattern for executing a story reach effect is designated as the variation pattern designating command is received by the effect control board 9012. In the variable display start setting process (S90171), the CPU 90120 performs image display control of the effect display device 905 that performs a story reach effect and operation control of the movable member 90321 as shown in FIGS. 44 and 45B. Is selected from a plurality of types of presentation control data stored in advance, and is set (stored) in the RAM 90122. The story reach production is partially different depending on whether the fluctuation display result is the jackpot display result or the disapproval display result, so a variation pattern designation command or display result designation command that can identify the fluctuation display result has been received. When the effect control CPU 90120 analyzes the received command content, it recognizes the change display result and selects the effect control data corresponding to the change display result. Then, the CPU 90120 for effect control starts the variable display of effect symbols, and in the variable display effect process (S90172), using the effect control data set for executing the story reach effect, the movable object effect process and the effect are performed. By executing the effect display processing and the like, the image display control of the effect display device 905 and the operation control of the movable member 90321 are performed, and the story reach effect as shown in FIGS. 44 and 45B is executed.

  When a movable body effect can be executed in a plurality of types of effect display, such as the battle reach effect shown in FIGS. 43 and 45A and the story reach effect shown in FIGS. 44 and 45B. Depending on which type of effect display is performed, an effect effect display in which the effect image is superimposed on the black image, and an effect effect display in which the effect image is superimposed on the effect image Since the effect effect display in a different mode can be displayed, it is possible to enhance the effect that links the operation of the movable body and the effect display of the display means.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 43E and 45A, a specific type of effect display such as a battle reach effect in which a movable object effect for operating a movable object such as the movable member 90321 is executed is executed. 43D and 43E, it is possible to perform an effect of superimposing a specific effect effect display such as the particle effect image 9071 in FIGS. 43D and 43E on a specific type of effect display such as the display of the victory effect image. Therefore, it becomes possible to link the effect display of the specific type in which the movable body effect is executed with the effect display on the display means such as the effect display device 905, and the operation of the movable body by the effect display of the specific type And the effect of displaying the effect of the display means can be further enhanced.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 44E and 45B, a specific type of effect display such as a story reach effect in which a movable body effect for operating a movable body such as the movable member 90321 is executed is executed. 44D and 44E, the specific effect display such as the flame effect image 9073 shown in FIGS. 44D and 44E is applied to the predetermined image displayed in the entire display area of the display display device 905 such as the black image 9072. Since the effect to be displayed in a superimposed manner can be executed, it is possible to link the predetermined effect of the predetermined type in which the movable body effect is executed with the effect display on the display means such as the effect display device 905. Thus, it is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game by emphasizing the movable body effect.

  It should be noted that effects such as the aforementioned battle reach effect and story reach effect that link the movable body and effect effect display may be performed in reach effects other than super reach, or in effects other than reach effects. May be.

  In addition, the example in which the effect of linking (linking) the movable body and the effect display as in the battle reach effect and the story reach effect described above is executed at the timing that becomes the turning point of the change of the video related to the effect. Not limited to this, it may be executed at a timing other than the timing that becomes a turning point of the change of the video related to the effect, such as the timing after the predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the execution of the effect.

  In addition, as the effect effect display in the effect of linking (linking) the movable body and the effect effect display like the battle reach effect and the story reach effect described above, the particle effect image and the flame effect image have been described as an example. Not limited to this, as the effect display, other types of effect display such as an effect image in the form of light emission may be used.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 43 and FIG. 44, different types of effect display can be displayed depending on which effect display is performed among the two types of effect display of the battle reach effect and the story reach effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to display different types of effect display according to which of the three or more types of effect display is performed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 43 and FIG. 44, the effect effect display in a different mode is displayed depending on which effect display is performed among the plurality of effect displays such as the battle reach effect and the story reach effect. An example in which the effect effect display mode is changed depending on whether the black image 9072 is displayed or not is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as an example of changing the effect effect display mode, any type of effect display displays a black image, but the effect effect display type such as an effect image may be different. In this case, the effect effect display types may be different as long as any of the effect effect display components such as the shape, color, display range, and luminance of the effect effect display image is different.

  In addition, as an effect of linking (linking) the movable body and the effect effect display as in the battle reach effect and the story reach effect described above, the effect effect display images as shown in FIGS. 43 and 44 are displayed first. Not only the effect of moving the movable body later, but also the effect of executing the image display of the effect effect display and the operation of the movable body at the same timing, and the image of the effect effect display after operating the movable body first An effect of displaying may be used.

  Moreover, as an effect using the black image 9072 as in the story reach effect described above, an example in which the black image 9072 is displayed in the entire display area of the effect display device 905 has been shown. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and for example, control may be performed to display the black image 9072 in a part of the display area in the effect display device 905 such as an area for displaying the effect image.

  In addition, as an effect of linking a movable body such as the movable member described above and an effect display such as an effect image, the movable body is operated in each of a plurality of types of effect display with different effects display conditions. When performing an effect, an effect may be executed in which an effect image display as a different type of effect display is displayed in association with the operation of the movable body, depending on the state of the effect display for operating the movable body. Good. For example, different types of effect image display may be executed in the following effects display situation. (A) When displaying the effect image display in response to operating the movable body before entering the reach state during the variation display of the effect symbol. (B) When displaying an effect image corresponding to operating the movable body at the time of temporary stop in the pseudo-continuous. (C) When displaying an effect image display corresponding to operating a movable body during execution of normal reach. (D) When displaying the effect image display in response to operating the movable body during the execution of the super reach effect. (E) When an effect image display is displayed in response to operating the movable body at the time of the development of the production during the execution of the super-reach of the development production format in which the production content develops. (F) Corresponding to operating a movable body when a lottery effect (for example, an effect of drawing a lottery whether to be a promising big hit or a non-probable big hit) after notifying that a big hit display result has been obtained To display the effect image display. (G) When displaying an effect image display in response to operating the movable body during the production of the big hit gaming state. (H) When an effect image display is displayed in response to operating a movable body during a customer waiting demonstration display that is executed when no game is being played. It should be noted that at least two of the effect image displays executed in a plurality of types of effect display situations as described above may be different.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) The gaming machine according to the above embodiment is
A gaming machine that performs a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 901),
Control means (for example, a drive mechanism 90201 (various motors), a solenoid, a sensor, a second lamp unit 90202, a third lamp unit 90203, a fourth lamp unit 90204, a fifth lamp unit 90205, etc.) For example, CPU 90120 for effect control, VDP90123A, dedicated IC, etc.)
Output means for outputting a drive signal for driving the electronic component based on a control signal output from the control means (for example, serial / parallel conversion ICs 9091B to 9095B),
The output means stops when the control signal is input (for example, time t1 in FIG. 21) to stop the output of the drive signal after a predetermined period (for example, the predetermined period T in FIG. 21) has elapsed (FIG. 21: timeout). Function)
When the control means outputs a control signal and continuously drives the electronic component beyond the predetermined period, the control means outputs the control signal until the predetermined period elapses (for example, from time t1). The control signal is output until the predetermined period T elapses.

  According to the above configuration, the malfunction of the electronic component can be avoided, so that the electronic component can be controlled more stably.

(2) In gaming machines,
The output means includes conversion means (for example, serial / parallel conversion ICs 9091B to 9095B) that converts a serial signal type control signal output from the control means into a parallel signal type drive signal.

According to the above configuration, the number of communication wires between the control unit and the output unit can be reduced.
(3) In gaming machines,
It further comprises setting means for setting the stop means to be valid or invalid (a predetermined terminal for setting the time-out function of each conversion IC to be valid or invalid, an effect control board 9012, etc.).

  According to the above configuration, the function of the stopping unit can be set to be valid or invalid depending on the application, so that the cost can be reduced by sharing parts.

(4) In gaming machines,
A first substrate (for example, an effect control substrate 9012) provided with the control means;
A second substrate (for example, the first lamp substrate 90210) provided with the output means,
The first substrate and the second substrate are electrically connected via a wiring member (flexible, harness, etc.).

  According to the said structure, since it has arrange | positioned on another board | substrate, it can suppress that the control abnormality which may generate | occur | produce by the malfunction (disconnection, short circuit, etc.) of wiring generate | occur | produces.

(5) In gaming machines,
The output means controls the driving of the electronic component by outputting a PWM signal as a driving signal (for example, the driving signal is PWM-controlled by the number of Low signals, and the light emission luminance of each LED is light emission by PWM control) The gradation is controlled according to the period.)

According to the above configuration, power efficiency can be increased by PWM control.
(6) In gaming machines,
The output means includes
The output state when the input control signal is output to other output means includes a first output state in which the waveform rises in a predetermined manner (for example, an output state with a normal slew rate setting shown in FIG. 23A), The output state can be set to any one of a second output state (for example, an output state with a low slew rate setting shown in FIG. 23B) in which the waveform rises with a modest change than the first output state,
When the other output means is provided in the same substrate as the output means, the second output state is set (for example, connected in the substrate like the conversion IC 9092B and the conversion IC 9093B). The conversion IC 9092B is set to output a low slew rate waveform).

  According to the above configuration, since the output state when outputting within the same substrate is set to the second output state, the emission of noise to the outside of the substrate can be suppressed.

(7) In gaming machines,
The output means includes
The output state when the input control signal is output to other output means includes a first output state in which the waveform rises in a predetermined manner (for example, an output state with a normal slew rate setting shown in FIG. 23A), The output state can be set to any one of a second output state (for example, an output state with a low slew rate setting shown in FIG. 23B) in which the waveform rises with a modest change than the first output state,
When the other output means is provided on another board connected to the board on which the output means is provided via the wiring member, the first output state is set (for example, conversion) When the IC 9094B and the conversion IC 9095B are connected outside the substrate, the conversion IC 9094B is set to output a normal slew rate waveform).

  According to the above configuration, since the output state when outputting to another board connected via the wiring member is set to the first output state, it is possible to suppress the influence of external noise on the control signal.

(8) In gaming machines,
It further includes a movable member (for example, a production unit 90300) that performs an operation,
The output means outputs a specific signal by a parallel communication method from specific signal output units (for example, terminals Q0 to 23 corresponding to groups 1 to 6 shown in FIG. 26) grouped into a plurality of different groups,
The output timing of the specific signal from the specific signal output unit is different for each group (for example, the periods of the PWM clock signals of groups 1 to 6 shown in FIG. 26 are shifted by 1 MHz).
The driving means for operating the movable member (for example, the motor of the driving mechanism 90201) is the specific signal output unit (for example, terminals of the group belonging to the same period (for example, terminals Q0 to Q3) in the same group of the output means). ) Is driven on the basis of a specific signal output from).

  According to the above configuration, noise emission to the outside of the substrate can be suppressed by shifting the output period of the specific signal by the parallel communication method.

(9) In gaming machines,
The gaming machine can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state, etc.) advantageous for the player by performing a variable display.
Reservation storage means for storing the variable display that has not yet been started as the storage for holding (for example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 90151A, the second special figure reservation storage unit 90151B, the first start winning reception command buffer 90194A, the second Receiving command buffer 194B at the time of starting winning prize),
On-hold display means (for example, an effect display device 905, a RAM 90102, a first on-hold display area 905D, a second on-hold display area 905U, etc.) capable of displaying on-hold storage stored in the on-hold storage means as on-hold display (for example, on-hold display). )When,
A variation correspondence display means (for example, the effect control CPU 90120, S90532 in FIG. 34, etc.) capable of performing a variation correspondence display (for example, active display) corresponding to the variation display during execution of the variation display,
A hold display mode change (for example, a change during hold display in FIG. 39) that changes the mode of the hold display before the change display of the target hold memory is executed, and a mode of change corresponding display during the execution of the change display A change corresponding display mode change (for example, a change during active display in FIG. 40) that changes at least one of the display mode changes in the hold display period and the variable display period corresponding to the target hold storage. Display mode changing means (for example, effect control CPU 90120, S90532 in FIG. 34, icon effect setting processing in FIG. 41, S90172 in FIG. 32, etc.) that can be executed at any one of the above timings Prepared,
The display mode changing means includes a first specific display (for example, character icon display in FIG. 37A) and a second specific display (character in FIG. 37B) whose display type to be changed is different from the normal display. The selection ratio of the timing at which the display mode change is executed differs depending on whether it is an icon display (as shown in FIGS. 35B and 35C), the character icon display changes during the hold display. The execution ratio is high, and the character icon display has a high change effect execution ratio during active display, and the ratio at which the display mode actually changes when the change effect is executed, as shown in FIGS. It is the same between the display and the active display, so depending on whether it is a character icon display or a character icon display, the icons are displayed in the hold display and the active display. Aspects different frequency of changes, the rate of selecting or changing a display form in either an in active display and pending displays different.).

  According to the above configuration, with respect to the hold display mode change and the change correspondence display mode change, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the type of display to be changed and the timing of the display mode change. Interest can be improved.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, various configurations including the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 901, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, and the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the effect display device 905 are described. The production operation and the like can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  (2) When the display mode of the active display displayed in the active display area AHA is a special mode, with respect to either the hold display displayed in the first hold display area 905D or the second hold display area 905U, The hold change effect may be executed, and when there is a hold display displayed in a special manner in one of the hold displays displayed in the first hold display area 905D and the second hold display area 905U, the first hold display area A hold change effect or an active display change effect may be executed on either 905D, the hold display displayed in the second hold display area 905U, or the active display.

  (3) Either the first system change effect or the second system change effect may be an effect of changing the color of the active display in the active display mode. In this case, for example, the first reserved display area 905D, the second reserved display area 905U, the first reserved display area 905D, the second reserved display area 905U, and the like, as in the first system change effect that changes the shape and the second system change effect that changes the line thickness of the active display frame. A color with a high expectation level of jackpot compared to the color of the hold display displayed in the hold display displayed in the hold display area 905D and the second hold display area 905U (for example, in the case of the hold display displayed in blue) The color in the display mode of the active display may be changed so that the display mode is a color such as yellow or red.

  (4) For example, the ratio of “execution present” and “no execution” of the active display change effect of the variation pattern “PA4′-X” in the setting example of the determination ratio based on the active display change effect execution determination table in FIG. , “Executed” and “executed” as 45% (the sum of the first system change effect 15%, the second system change effect 10%, the first system change effect 20%) A ratio may be set for each of “no”, and the ratio of “executed” and “not executed” is 0% to 100% as in the variation pattern “PA1′-X” in FIG. The ratio according to this embodiment may be set such that one of a plurality is set as 0%.

  (5) In the probability change control, a gaming machine may be provided in which a specific area is provided in advance in the special winning opening, and the game ball is controlled to be in a probability varying state based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the specific area. For example, based on the random number MR2 ′ for determining the big hit type, a game ball enters a specific area in the big prize opening by being assigned to multiple types of big hit types such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. It may be a gaming machine that controls to a game state that is easy to play and controls to a probable change state based on the fact that a game ball has passed through this specific area.

  (6) A game score for use in a game is given and given by using the number which is a game value of a size specified from the record information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card. The present invention is also applied to a game machine (enclosed game machine) in which a player plays a game by using a game score or a game score given by winning a game to hit a game ball enclosed in the game machine. Can be applied.

  (7) In the embodiment described above, “ratio (ratio, probability)” is exemplified, but “ratio (ratio, probability)” is not limited to this, and for example, a value within a range of 0% to 100% Of these, values including 0%, values including 100%, values not including 0% and 100% may be used.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, the probability variation state control example is shown in which the variation display result is derived and displayed as the probability variation big hit, and then is controlled unconditionally to the probability variation state after the big hit gaming state is finished. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability variation determination device that is controlled to the probability variation state when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through the specific area provided in the special winning opening in the special variable prize ball device 907. Type probabilistic state control may be performed.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, the configuration in which the effect control CPU 90120 (and the VDP 90123A) outputs the control signal has been described, but the configuration is not limited thereto. For example, apart from the effect control CPU 90120 (and VDP90123A), a dedicated IC having a control signal output function as described above may be provided in the effect control board 9012 and output by the dedicated IC. .

  (10) The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Game board 3 Frame for game machine 3a 2nd groove part 8 Speaker 9 Blower 10a LED for decoration
10b LED for decoration
17 optical fiber cable 50 front door body 50b first groove portion 70 speaker 75 movable button 200 first decorative body 202 transparent plate 203 opening 220 mounting portion 300 second decorative body 311 translucent plate 320 mounting portion 400 third decorative body 500 fourth Decoration body 901 Pachinko machine 90151A First special figure storage unit 90151B Second special figure storage unit 90194A First start winning reception command buffer 90194B Second start winning reception command buffer 905 Production display device 90102 RAM
905D first hold display area 905U second hold display area 90120 CPU for effect control
AHA active display area

Claims (1)

A gaming machine for playing games,
A gaming machine main body having a base portion and a door body portion that changes between an open state in which the front surface of the base portion is opened and a closed state in which the base portion is closed;
A decorative body held by the gaming machine body in a state of protruding from the gaming machine body;
Control means for controlling a plurality of electronic components;
Output means for outputting a drive signal for driving the electronic component based on a control signal output from the control means;
The output means includes stop means for stopping output of the drive signal after a predetermined period has elapsed since receiving the input of the control signal,
When the control means outputs a control signal and continuously drives the electronic component beyond the predetermined period, the control signal is output between the output of the control signal and the elapse of the predetermined period. Output,
When the door body portion is in a closed state, a part of the decorative body is held between the base portion and the door body portion to be held by the gaming machine body. Gaming machine.