JP6358781B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game.

  As generally known as this type of gaming machine, for example, after the game medium (game ball) has passed through the start area (the game ball has won the start winning opening), the display of the change display is started. When a permissible start condition is established, a variation display unit that starts variation display of a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) that can be distinguished from each other is provided, and the display result of the identification information derived and displayed on the variation display unit is There has been a pachinko gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result (big hit display result) is obtained.

  Among such gaming machines, there is one that enhances the interest of the game by various effects using a movable body provided in the game frame (Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-42905 A

  However, as in Patent Document 1 described above, when performing using a movable body, if the movable body moves to a position where it overlaps with the game board, it is difficult to visually recognize the game medium flowing down the game board. was there.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of visually recognizing a game medium flowing down a game board even when performing an effect using a movable body. It is.

(1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of performing a predetermined game,
A game frame (game frame 11);
A game board (game board 6) provided with a game area (game area 7) that can be attached to and detached from the game frame and in which a game medium can flow down;
A movable body (movable body 152) provided in the gaming machine;
Control means (effect control CPU 101) for controlling the movable body so as to cover at least part of the game board between an initial position and a predetermined position while maintaining the visibility of the game medium flowing down the game area; ,
An image display device;
Effect variation display means capable of executing the variation display of the effect identification information in the display area of the image display device in the first size and the second size;
Game control means for controlling the player in an advantageous state when the display result derived and displayed on the effect variation display means becomes a specific display result;
In the image display device, the display device includes a variation display unit that executes a variation display of the identification information in synchronization with the variation display of the effect variation display unit,
The variation display means moves the display position of the variation display of the identification information to a position not covered by the movable body in conjunction with the movement of the movable body between the initial position and the predetermined position. Even if the variation display of the effect identification information is performed in either the first size or the second size, the variation display of the identification information is performed in the display area with the same size.

  According to such a configuration, the movable body is controlled to cover at least part of the game board while maintaining the visibility of the game medium flowing down the game area. Even if a part of the game board is covered with the movable body, the visibility of the game medium flowing down the game board can be maintained.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
A light guide plate (for example, a light guide plate that forms the glass surface of the glass door frame 2) provided across the front side of the game area and the non-game area different from the game area (for example, the effect display device 9). When,
A light emitter (e.g., a light emitter composed of an LED or the like) provided so that light can be incident from an end face of the light guide plate;
The light guide plate is provided with a reflection portion that reflects light incident on the light guide plate from the end surface of the light guide plate by the light emitter and emits the light to the front surface of the gaming machine.
It further includes effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 101) for executing a light emission effect of emitting light from the reflecting portion provided on the light guide plate to the front surface of the gaming machine by causing the light emitter to emit light.

  According to such a configuration, since the light emission effect can be executed using the light guide plate provided across the front side of the game area and the front side of the non-game area, the interest of the game can be improved.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
In the game frame, display means (for example, a touch panel) capable of detecting the player's operation is provided in a reversible manner,
A predetermined decorative body is provided on the surface opposite to the operation surface of the display means.

  According to such a configuration, since the predetermined decorative body is provided on the surface opposite to the operation surface of the display means provided so as to be able to be reversed, by performing an effect that reverses the display means during the game The interest of the game can be improved.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
As a movable body at least partially imitating a predetermined character, a frame-side movable body provided in the game frame (for example, the game board 6 while maintaining the visibility of a game ball flowing down the game area 7) A movable body 152 controlled in a manner covering a specific area of the movable body 152 or a movable body different from the movable body 152),
A board-side movable body provided in the game board,
A first effect using the frame-side movable body (effect produced by the CPU for effect control 101) and a second effect using the board-side movable body (effect produced by the CPU for effect control 101) can be executed. And
When either one of the first effect and the second effect is executed, execution of the other is restricted (the effect control CPU 101 does not execute the second effect during execution of the first effect).

  According to such a configuration, when one of the first effect and the second effect is executed, execution of the other is restricted, so the first effect and the second effect are executed in parallel. Thus, it is possible to prevent the generation of an uncomfortable effect in which the frame-side movable body and the board-side movable body imitating the same character operate simultaneously.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
A fluctuation data storage means (RAM 55 as a backup RAM) for storing fluctuation data that can be stored for a predetermined period of time even when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped,
When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, initialization means for executing initialization processing for initializing the storage contents of the variable data storage means based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (the microcomputer for game control in FIG. 5) A part for executing step S10 in 560),
Based on the fact that the initialization process has been executed by the initialization means, initialization notification means for executing initialization notification (the portion for executing steps S3101 to S3111 in the effect control CPU 101 in FIG. 11);
Based on the start of power supply to the gaming machine, an initial operation executing means for executing the initial operation of the movable body (the portion that executes step S708 in the CPU 101 for effect control in FIG. 9),
The initial action executing means executes the initial action of the movable body after finishing the execution of the initialization notice by the initialization notice means (the CPU 101 for effect control in FIG. 14 determines Y in step S3502). Under the condition, the process proceeds to the processing after step S3503 and the initial operation of the accessory is executed).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to disperse the power consumption required for the initialization notification and the initial operation of the movable body when the initialization process is executed.
(6) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
A first movable body;
A second movable body,
A first effect using the first movable body and a second effect using the second movable body can be executed,
When performing either one of the first effect and the second effect is that limits the other execution.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which shows the positional relationship of a movable body and a game board in case a movable body is an initial position. It is a figure which shows the positional relationship of a movable body and a game board in case a movable body is a predetermined position. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board | substrate (game control board). It is a flowchart which shows a main process. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a starting port switch passage process. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows alerting | reporting control processing. It is a flowchart which shows alerting | reporting control processing. It is a flowchart which shows alerting | reporting control processing. It is a flowchart which shows an accessory initial operation process. It is a figure which shows the positional relationship of the movable body of the pachinko gaming machine 1 which concerns on a modification, and a game board.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine and capable of performing a predetermined game. Any game machine may be used.

FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front.
The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame 11 attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame 11 so as to be opened and closed. The game frame 11 includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanical parts and the like are attached, and various parts (to be described later) attached to them. And the game board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. In the lower part of the hit ball supply tray 3, an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for emitting a game ball (hit ball) as a game medium. Etc. are provided. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). A stick controller 122 that can be held and tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right) is attached. It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 4) that can perform an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (see FIG. 4) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like with respect to the trigger button 125 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. Built-in). In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 4) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower pan main body or the like below the stick controller 122. The stick controller 122 includes a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 4) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  A member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 only needs to be configured to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 4) for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 120 may be provided in the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 120 is installed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 as the position approached to either right or left in the upper plate and the lower plate, maintaining the vertical relationship. Alternatively, the mounting position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is not in a vertical positional relationship, but may be in a horizontal positional relationship, for example.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 having the trigger button 125 are provided as an example of the operation means that can be operated by the player is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only one of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be provided as the operation means. Further, as the operation means, other operation means such as a lever switch and a jog dial may be provided.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD).

  In this embodiment, the case where the change display of the effect symbol is performed as described later as the effect of the liquid crystal display in the effect display device 9 is shown, but the effect performed in the effect display device 9 is shown in this embodiment. For example, an effect having a predetermined story (narrative) is executed, and an effect that displays the result of the story based on the determination result of the big hit determination or the variation pattern is executed. Also good. For example, a battle production where a wrestling or soccer game or an enemy ally battles is performed, and if the variation display result is a big hit, an effect is won to win the game or battle. You may make it perform the defeat effect. Further, for example, instead of displaying the result such as winning or losing, an effect may be executed in which a predetermined story such as a story is developed in order.

  The display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided with a display area for displaying various images such as a change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. In such a display area, for example, a symbol display area for variably displaying three decorative (for presentation) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right” is formed. In this embodiment, the positions of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas will be described as the positions where the three areas are adjacent and fixed. The positions of the symbol display areas “”, “middle”, and “right” may not be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the three areas may be separated. In addition, the symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right” may be moved to predetermined positions on the display screen in a reduced manner. In the following description, the symbol display areas “left”, “middle”, and “right” are referred to as a left effect symbol display area 9L, a middle effect symbol display area 9C, and a right effect symbol display area 9R.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by the effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8b 2 When the variation display of the special symbol is executed, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  When the jackpot display result (bonus symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or the jackpot display result (jackpot symbol) as the specific display result is displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. When the derived display is performed, the effect display device 9 also derives and displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbol) as the specific display result. When the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display in this manner, the specific game state (big hit game state) is controlled as an advantageous state to which a value (advantageous value) advantageous to the player is given.

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stops, swings, scales, or deforms in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously in the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is switched An effect performed in a state where the possibility of a big hit is continued before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect.

  Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the jackpot combination, the change of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed is continued. This is a display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are synchronously changing while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. In other words, reach means a state in which identification information constitutes a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable areas are in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a display mode (for example, a color etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 9 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set such that when it appears, a big hit is more likely to occur than normal reach (normal reach). Such a special reach is called super reach. In addition, the reach includes a normal reach, which is a basic reach, as a reach other than a special super reach. Normal reach is set so that big hits are less likely to occur than super reach.

  In this embodiment, in the super reach, after the reach symbol is formed, after displaying a predetermined moving image (for example, a moving image such as a predetermined character moving image), in the final effect display before displaying and displaying the display result A complicated effect display that improves the player's expectation, such as an effect of scrolling a medium effect symbol during fluctuation, is executed. Also, in normal reach, after the reach symbol is formed, the type of background image (the image that constitutes the background of the symbol) is not different from the image that was displayed before reaching the reach state without displaying the aforementioned moving image. A relatively simple presentation display is executed. In such a normal reach, for example, in the scroll state before the stop display of the final stop symbol of the middle symbol, for example, the effect of decelerating the variable display speed from the symbol before any symbol number (number of symbol arrangements) such as three symbols before As a result, the final effect display before the display result derivation display is performed. In the normal reach, other effect display may be performed.

  In the lower right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display 8 a that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, and a plurality of each that can be identified. A second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as the type of identification information is provided adjacently.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is configured by a simple and small display (for example, a 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying special symbols such as numbers and characters of 0 to 9. ing.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do.

  Although this embodiment shows a case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator.

  In the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition (first execution condition) or the second start condition (second execution condition) which is the execution condition of the variation display is established (for example, the game ball is After passing through the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 as a start winning area (including winning), a variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0) The first special symbol and the second special symbol are not displayed in a variable display, and the big hit game is not executed), and the variable display time (variable time) is set. When the time elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information). In addition, the variable display in which the start condition is not yet established even though the game ball has entered the start area such as the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 is within a predetermined upper limit range. Storing information is called pending storage. The term “holding storage” is also used when indicating (specifying) information stored on hold.

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. Accordingly, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize. Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  Above the first special symbol display 8a, the number of valid winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (the reserved memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start prize memory) 4 is displayed. A first special symbol storage memory display 18a comprising two displays is provided. The first special symbol storage memory display 18a increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one each time there is an effective start winning for the first start winning opening 13. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning for the second start winning opening 14. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display by the 2nd special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the indicators to light is reduced by one.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends (flows down) in the game area 7. .

  When the game ball enters the first start winning port 13 and is detected by the first start port switch 13a, if the variation display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, The first start condition that enables the display of the variation of one special symbol is established), the first special symbol display 8a starts the variation display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 In step S, the variation display of the effect design is started. That is, the change display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When the game ball enters the second start winning port 14 and is detected by the second start port switch 14a, if the variation display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variation display of the special symbol ends, 2) The second start condition that allows the variable symbol display to start is established), the second special symbol display unit 8b starts the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 In step S, the variation display of the effect design is started. That is, the change display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 8b. The effect symbol as a symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 recalls the jackpot as the jackpot display result. Such a combination of effect symbols is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, on the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, there are provided hold storage display areas 9A and 9B for displaying the first hold memory number and the second hold memory number, respectively. Accordingly, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not been met.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 20 is provided below the variable winning ball device 15. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the symbol is derived and displayed, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state where the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round. Thus, the repeated continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided. When it is determined that a jackpot is to be made, one of the jackpot types is selected.

  On the lower right side of the effect display device 9 and on the left side of the first special symbol display 8a, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols that can be distinguished from each other is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) that can display numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured so as to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. The small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed in a disadvantageous state for a player for a predetermined number of times. To an open state advantageous to the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  On the right side of the display screen of the effect display device 9, diamond-shaped fourth symbol display areas 9D and 9E for displaying the fourth symbol are provided. In this embodiment, a fourth symbol display area 9D for the first special symbol in which the variation of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is displayed in synchronization with the variation of the first special symbol, and the second special symbol. A fourth symbol display area 9E for the second special symbol is provided in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display. The fourth symbol display areas 9D and 9E are not limited to diamonds.

  In this embodiment, the variation display of the effect symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (however, to be precise, the variation display of the effect symbol is varied on the effect control microcomputer 100 side). This is done by measuring the variation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing an effect using the effect display device 9, for example, the effect contents including the effect symbol change display disappear from the screen for a moment. The production mode is diversified, such as production. For this reason, even if the display screen on the effect display device 9 is viewed, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current variation display is in progress. Therefore, in this embodiment, whether or not the state of the present variation is being displayed by confirming the state of the fourth symbol by further displaying the variation of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. It is possible to reliably recognize whether or not. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the variation display of the fourth symbol is continuously displayed even when the effect symbol disappears. Further, the display position of the variation display of the fourth symbol will be described using the position described below as an example, but the display position of the variation display of the fourth symbol may be changed according to the effect to be executed.

  The 4th symbol for the first special symbol and the 4th symbol for the 2nd special symbol may be collectively referred to as the 4th symbol, and the 4th symbol display area 9D for the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol The 4th symbol display area 9E for symbols may be collectively referred to as a 4th symbol display area.

  The variation display (variable display) of the fourth symbol is realized by continuing the state where the fourth symbol display areas 9D and 9E are repeatedly turned on and off at a predetermined time interval in a predetermined display color (for example, blue). The The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 8a is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9D for the first special symbol. The variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display unit 8b is synchronized with the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9E for the second special symbol. Synchronous means that the variable display start time and end time are the same, and the variable display period is the same.

  When the big win symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the display color reminiscent of the big hit in the fourth special symbol display area 9D for the first special symbol (a display color different from the loss. Sometimes the 4th symbol is stopped and displayed in blue while it is displayed in blue when it is a big hit. Note that the stop display color of the fourth symbol may be varied depending on the type of jackpot (whether it is probable big hit or normal jackpot). Also, a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening (for example, a sudden probability change big hit (open mode in which the big winning opening is opened in a very short opening time so that a winning can not be substantially obtained in the big hit gaming state) The stop display color of the 4th symbol may be different depending on whether or not it is a big hit other than the big hit), and if it is possible to control multiple types of big hits with different numbers of rounds, it will continue in the big hit gaming state Depending on the number of rounds to be played, the stop display color of the pattern 4 may be different, and even if the number of rounds for each big win is the same, for example, the opening time of the big winning opening per round is short ( For example, 1 second), a big hit that can hardly be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening, and a long opening time of the big winning opening per round (for example, 30 seconds), the game to the big winning opening substantially ball When there is a jackpot that can be expected to win, the stop display color of the 4th symbol may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to be substantially received at the big winning opening. Even if there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening and a big hit that can not be expected due to the number of opening of the big winning opening per round is different, The stop display color of the fourth symbol may be made different depending on whether or not a game ball winning can be expected.

  Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the stop display color of the fourth symbol that reminds of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9E for the second special symbol (stop display that reminds of the dislocation). The display color is different from the color, for example, when it is out of place, it is displayed in blue, and when it is a big hit, it is displayed in red. Note that the stop display color of the fourth symbol may be varied depending on the type of jackpot (whether it is probable big hit or normal jackpot). In addition, the display color may be different depending on whether or not it is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big winning opening (for example, a big hit other than a sudden probability change big hit), and multiple types of big hits with different numbers of rounds If it is possible to control any of the above, the stop display color of the fourth symbol may be made different according to the number of rounds (type of jackpot) that is continued in the jackpot game state. In addition, even if the number of rounds per jackpot is the same, for example, the jackpot opening time per round is short (for example, 1 second), and the jackpot that cannot be expected to win a game ball in the jackpot. If the opening time of the big prize opening per round is long (for example, 30 seconds) and there is a big hit that can be expected to win a game ball to the big prize opening substantially, to the big prize opening substantially The stop display color of the 4th symbol may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win. In addition, for example, when there is a big hit that cannot be expected and a big hit that cannot be expected due to a difference in the number of times the big winning opening is opened per round, The stop display color of the fourth symbol may be made different depending on whether or not a game ball can be expected to win the winning opening.

  The display colors when the fourth symbol display areas 9D and 9E are turned off are different from the background image (for example, black) in order to prevent the display colors from being assimilated with the background image when turned off. It is desirable to be.

  In this embodiment, the case where the 4th symbol display area is provided on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is shown, but a light emitter such as a lamp or LED is used separately from the effect display device 9. Thus, the fourth symbol display area may be realized. In this case, for example, the variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol may be realized by continuing the state in which the two LEDs are alternately lit, and any of the two LEDs is stopped. Whether or not the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed may be indicated depending on whether or not it is displayed.

  Further, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which separate fourth symbol display areas 9D and 9E are provided corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, respectively, but the first special symbol and the second special symbol are provided. A fourth symbol display area common to the symbols may be provided in a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Moreover, you may make it implement | achieve the 4th symbol display area common with respect to a 1st special symbol and a 2nd special symbol using light-emitting bodies, such as a lamp | ramp and LED. In this case, when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, For example, the display of different display colors at certain time intervals may be executed by distinguishing and executing the variation display of the fourth symbol by performing display that repeatedly turns on and off. In addition, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, for example, The display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing display that repeatedly turns on and off at different time intervals. In addition, for example, when the stop symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol, and when the stop symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol, the same big hit symbol is obtained. However, you may make it stop-display the stop symbol of a different aspect.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In addition, at the upper left and lower left and right outside the game area 7, there are provided three speakers 27 for producing sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter also simply referred to as “card unit”) that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  A movable body 152 is provided on the right side of the effect display device 9. The movable body 152 is provided in the game frame 11. The movable body 152 is a member having a predetermined shape. In this embodiment, the movable body 152 is described as a plate member, but is not particularly limited to being a plate member. The movable body 152 operates so as to move between an initial position and a predetermined position by the drive motor 150. The effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the drive motor 150 to operate the movable body 152 between an initial position and a predetermined position. In this embodiment, the initial position is the position of the movable body 152 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 (the position on the upper right side of the pachinko gaming machine 1). The predetermined position is a position moved from the initial position to the left by a predetermined amount. In this embodiment, when performing a predetermined effect (for example, reach effect, notice effect, etc.), the effect control CPU 101 moves the movable body 152 from the initial position to the predetermined position, and the predetermined effect ends. In the description, the movable body 152 is moved from the predetermined position to the initial position. However, the movable body 152 may be operated to swing between the initial position and the predetermined position during a predetermined performance.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a positional relationship between the movable body 152 and the game board 6 when the movable body 152 is at the initial position. FIG. 2 shows a state in which variation display is being performed in each of the effect symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and only the fourth symbol display area 9D is lit.

  As shown in FIG. 2, when the movable body 152 is in the initial position, it cannot be visually recognized except for the outer edge portion on the left side of the movable body 152 by the shielding member 153 provided on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 with respect to the movable body 152. So as to be shielded. Therefore, when the movable body 152 is in the initial position, only the left outer edge portion of the movable body 152 is visible.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, on the right side of the game area 7 of the game board 6, a game ball 156 (indicated by a broken circle in FIG. 2) ejected toward the upper right side of the game area 7 is displayed. A passage 154 that leads to the lower side of the game area 7 is formed along the right end side of 7.

  The passage 154 overlaps the right end portion of the effect display device 9, but the visibility of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is ensured by forming the passage 154 using a transparent member.

  Therefore, for example, when the game ball 156 is ejected toward the upper right side of the game board 6, the game ball 156 flows down from the upper side of the game area 7 by flowing down the passage 154 in the direction of the arrow in FIG. 2. Be guided to.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the movable body 152 as described above, the effect control CPU 101 is configured to cover the specific area of the game board 6 while maintaining the visibility of the game ball flowing down the game area 7. Control. The specific area of the game board 6 that is covered by the movement of the movable body 152 may be an area that covers a part of the game board 6 as shown in FIG. 3, for example, and is not particularly limited. .

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a positional relationship between the movable body 152 and the game board 6 in a state where the movable body 152 has moved to a predetermined position. As shown in FIG. 3, when the movable body 152 moves to a predetermined position, the movable body 152 moves leftward from the initial position by a predetermined amount along the direction of the thick arrow. As a result, the specific area is covered by the movable body 152. In this case, the outer edge portion at the left end of the movable body 152 is in a positional relationship separated from the right end portion (passage 154) of the game area 7. That is, the positional relationship is such that the passage 154 is not covered by the movable body 152. Therefore, since the game ball 156 flowing down the passage 154 is not shielded by the movable body 152, the visibility of the game ball 156 flowing down the passage 154 is maintained. In this embodiment, the visibility of the game ball 156 is maintained not only in the passage 154 but also in any flow path where the game ball can flow down in the game area 7.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 is provided on the game board 6, and the movable body 152 is moved while maintaining the visibility of the special variation display means for performing the variation display of the effect symbol which is the special identification information. Control is performed so as to cover a specific area of the game board 6. In this embodiment, the special variation display means for performing the variation display of the effect symbols is, for example, each effect symbol display area 9L, 9C, 9R displayed on the effect display device 9.

  As shown in FIG. 3, even when the specific area of the game board 6 is covered by the movable body 152 being in a predetermined position, the outer edge portions of the left end and the lower end of the movable body 152 are separated from the special variation display means. Positional relationship. That is, the special variation display means is not covered even when the movable body 152 moves. For this reason, the special fluctuation display means is not shielded by the movable body 152, so that the visibility of the special fluctuation display means is maintained.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the CPU 101 for effect control is movable while maintaining the visibility of at least one of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b provided on the game board 6. The body 152 is controlled so as to cover a specific area of the game board 6.

  As shown in FIG. 3, even when the specific area of the game board 6 is covered by the movable body 152 being in a predetermined position, the outer edge portions of the left end and the lower end of the movable body 152 are the first special symbol display 8a. And it becomes the positional relationship spaced apart from the second special symbol display 8b. That is, even if the movable body 152 moves, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are not covered. Therefore, since the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are not shielded by the movable body 152, the visibility of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is maintained. Become.

  Further, in this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 maintains the visibility of the fourth symbol display areas 9D and 9E, which are variable display means for performing the variable symbol display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the dynamic symbol variable display. However, the movable body 152 is controlled to cover the specific area of the game board 6.

  As shown in FIG. 3, even when the specific area of the game board 6 is covered by moving the movable body 152 to a predetermined position, the outer edge portion at the left end of the movable body 152 is the fourth symbol display area 9D, 9E. It is in a positional relationship separated from. That is, the fourth symbol display areas 9D and 9E are not covered even if the movable body 152 moves. For this reason, the fourth symbol display areas 9D and 9E are not shielded by the movable body 152, so that the visibility of the fourth symbol display areas 9D and 9E is maintained.

  Further, in this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 is provided on the game board 6 and maintains the visibility of the hold display means for displaying the number of the hold memory information in an identifiable manner, while maintaining the visibility of the game board of the movable body 152. It controls to the aspect which covers a specific area. In this embodiment, the hold display means includes, for example, hold storage display areas 9A and 9B displayed on the effect display device 9, the first special symbol hold storage display 18a, and the second special symbol hold storage display 18b. At least one of them.

  As shown in FIG. 3, when the specific area of the game board 6 is covered by moving the movable body 152 to a predetermined position, the outer edge portions of the left end and the lower end of the movable body 152 are separated from the holding display means. It becomes a relationship. That is, even if the movable body 152 moves, the hold display means is in a positional relationship that is not covered. Therefore, the hold display means is not shielded by the movable body 152, and thus the visibility of the hold display means is maintained.

  Further, in this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 controls the movable body 152 to cover the specific area of the game board 6 while maintaining the visibility of the effect identification information based on the establishment of the predetermined condition. In this embodiment, an effect design that is variably displayed in a reduced manner will be described as an example of the effect identification information.

  FIG. 3 shows a state in which each effect symbol display area 9L, 9C, 9R of the effect display device 9 is displayed in a reduced manner on the lower right side of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Further, in FIG. 3, the effect symbol “7” is stopped and displayed in each of the left effect symbol display area 9L and the right effect symbol display area 9R, and the effect symbol is variably displayed in the middle effect symbol display area 9C. Is shown.

  The effect control CPU 101 displays each effect symbol display area 9L, 9C, 9R of the effect display device 9 in a reduced form on the lower right side of the effect display device 9 when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined condition is, for example, a condition that the fluctuation pattern is a fluctuation pattern for executing a predetermined reach effect.

  When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 101 reduces the effect symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R to the lower right side and provides the effect display area 9F as described above. The battle production which a character fights is performed. By displaying each effect symbol display area 9L, 9C, 9R in a reduced size on the lower right side, the effect display area 9F in which a battle effect as a reach effect is displayed can be further enlarged.

  In FIG. 3, the effect identification information variably displayed in the reduced mode described above is the effect symbol display areas 9L, 9C, which are displayed in a mode reduced to the lower right side of the display screen when a predetermined condition is satisfied. This is a 9R effect design.

  As shown in FIG. 3, even when the specific area of the game board 6 is covered by moving the movable body 152 to a predetermined position, the outer edge portion of the left end of the movable body 152 is variably displayed in a reduced manner. The positional relationship is separated from the display area of the effect identification information. That is, the display area is not covered even when the movable body 152 moves. Therefore, since the display area is not shielded by the movable body 152, the visibility of the effect identification information is maintained.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 4 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit. 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer in which a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power source created on a power supply board (not shown). That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 that provides detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Also, an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also provided. It is mounted on the substrate 31.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, which variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10, which variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores a program and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the production control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 controls display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 provides an effect control command for instructing effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that allows signals to pass only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. And the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side through the lamp driver board 35 and the speaker 27 through the audio output board 70. Various effects are controlled, such as controlling the sound output.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 sends an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action to the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 is detected from the trigger sensor 121 to the input port of the I / O port unit 105. Enter through. Further, the production control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port of the I / O port unit 105. To do. In addition, the production control CPU 101 receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that an operation action of the engineer with respect to the operation rod of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 as an input to the I / O port unit 105. Enter through the port. Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port of the I / O port unit 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate. Further, the effect control CPU 101 operates the movable body 152 by outputting a drive signal to the drive motor 150 via the output port of the I / O port unit 105. The drive circuits for the various motors may be built in the effect control board 80 or may be provided separately from the effect control board 80.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 in response to the start of power supply to the game machine and the reset signal to the game control microcomputer 560 becoming high level. It is. When the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 confirms whether the contents of the program are valid according to the security check program stored in the ROM 54. After executing the security check process, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, an interrupt mode for maskable interrupts is set (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set for the stack pointer (step S3). In step S2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of the game control microcomputer 560 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is Set to the mode indicating the interrupt address. When a maskable interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 automatically sets the interrupt disabled state and saves the contents of the program counter in the stack.

  Next, the CPU 56 starts outputting a connection signal to the payout control microcomputer 370 (step S4). When the CPU 56 starts outputting the connection signal in step S4, the payout control microcomputer 37 (see FIG. 5) of the payout control board 37 is not used unless the power supply of the gaming machine is stopped or output becomes impossible due to some communication error. The connection signal is continuously output to (not shown).

  Next, the built-in device register is set (initialized) (step S5). By the processing in step S5, the CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits) are set (initialized).

  In addition to the I / O port (PIO) 57, the game control microcomputer 560 used in this embodiment also includes a timer / counter circuit (CTC) (not shown).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the RAM 55 in an accessible state (step S6), and proceeds to a clear signal check process.

  Note that a software delay process for delaying the start timing of the game device control process (game control process) for controlling the progress of the game by software may be executed. By such software delay processing, the start timing of the game control processing can be delayed as compared with the case where the software delay processing is not executed. When the delay process is executed, a situation occurs in which the microcomputer of the other control board cannot receive the command transmitted from the game control board (main board 31) to the other control board (for example, the payout control board 37). Can be prevented.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the clear switch is turned on (step S7). Note that the CPU 56 may confirm the state of the clear signal only once through the input port, but may confirm the state of the clear signal a plurality of times. For example, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is OFF, a delay time of a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 seconds) is set, and then the state of the clear signal is reconfirmed. If it is confirmed that the clear signal is in the on state at that time, it is determined that the clear signal is in the on state. Further, at this time, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is the off state, after a delay time of a predetermined time, the state of the clear signal may be confirmed again. Here, the number of reconfirmations is not limited to once or twice, but may be three or more times. It is also possible to check twice and check again when the check results do not match.

  If the clear switch is not turned on in step S7, whether or not data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) has been performed when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped Confirm (step S8). In this embodiment, when power supply is stopped, a process for protecting data in the backup RAM area is performed. When it is confirmed that such power supply stop processing has been performed, the CPU 56 determines that the power supply stop processing has been performed, that is, the control state at the time of power supply stop is stored. . When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process is not performed, the CPU 56 executes an initialization process.

  Whether or not the power supply stop process has been performed is determined by the value of the backup monitoring timer stored in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process corresponding to the execution of the power supply stop process (for example, 2). ) Is confirmed by whether or not. Note that such a confirmation method is an example. For example, a flag indicating that the power supply stop process has been executed is set in the backup flag area in the power supply stop process, and the flag is set in step S8. If it is confirmed that the power supply is stopped, it may be determined that the power supply stop process has been performed.

  If it is determined that the control state at the time when the power supply is stopped is stored, the CPU 56 performs data check (parity check in this example) in the backup RAM area (step S9). In this embodiment, clear data (00) is set in the checksum data area, and the checksum calculation start address is set in the pointer. Also, the number of checksum calculations corresponding to the number of data to be checksum is set. Then, the exclusive OR of the contents of the checksum data area and the contents of the RAM area pointed to by the pointer is calculated. The calculation result is stored in the checksum data area, the pointer value is incremented by 1, and the checksum calculation count value is decremented by 1. The above processing is repeated until the value of the checksum calculation count becomes zero. When the value of the checksum calculation count becomes 0, the CPU 56 inverts the value of each bit of the contents of the checksum data area and uses the inverted data as the checksum.

  In the power supply stop process, a checksum is calculated by the same process as described above, and the checksum is stored in the backup RAM area. In step S9, the calculated checksum is compared with the stored checksum. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area may be different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, the initialization process (the process of steps S10 to S14) executed when the power is turned on, not when the power supply is stopped is stopped. Run.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs a hot start process for resuming the game using the data stored in the RAM 55 that has been backed up (step S91). Further, the CPU 56 sets the head address of the backup command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (step S92), and proceeds to step S15. In addition, after setting in step S92, a backup command is transmitted after serial communication circuit setting processing in step S15a described later is performed.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). Note that the predetermined data may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 55. Also, the initial address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing of steps S11 and S12, for example, according to the control state such as a normal symbol determination random number counter, a normal symbol determination buffer, a special symbol buffer, a special symbol process flag, an award ball flag, a ball out flag, and a discharge abnormality flag An initial value is set in a flag for selectively performing processing. An initial value (clear data) is also set in each timer (start port information storage timer, winning information storage timer, security signal information timer, etc.) used to output each external output signal described later.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the initial address of the initialization command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (step S13), and initializes the sub board (for example, the effect control board 80 and the payout control board 37) according to the contents. A process of transmitting an initialization command for converting to a sub-board is executed (step S14). As an initialization command, a command indicating an initial symbol displayed on the effect display device 9, an initialization command to the payout control board 37, or the like can be used. After setting in step S13, an initialization command is transmitted after serial communication circuit setting processing in step S15a described later is performed.

  The CPU 56 sets a predetermined time (in this example, 30 seconds) in the security signal information timer (step S14a). The security signal information timer is a timer for measuring the ON time of the security signal output from the terminal board 160. In this embodiment, an initialization process is performed when the gaming machine is turned on by executing an information output process (see S29), which will be described later, based on the fact that a predetermined time is set in the security signal information timer in step S14a. Is executed, a security signal is externally output for a predetermined time (in this example, 30 seconds).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process for initially setting the random number circuit 503 (step S15). In this case, the CPU 56 performs processing according to the random number circuit setting program stored in the ROM 54 in advance, thereby setting the random number circuit 503 to update the random R value.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a serial communication circuit setting process for initial setting of a serial communication circuit (not shown) (step S15a). In this case, the CPU 56 sets the serial communication circuit to make serial communication with the payout control microcomputer by setting the data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 54 in the serial communication circuit in accordance with the serial communication circuit setting program. .

  When the serial communication circuit is initialized, the CPU 56 initializes the priority of interrupt processing to be executed in response to the interrupt request from the serial communication circuit (step S15b). In this case, the CPU 56 initializes the priority of interrupt processing by executing processing according to the interrupt priority setting program.

  For example, the CPU 56 initializes the priority of each interrupt process according to a predetermined interrupt process priority table including the default priority of each interrupt process. In this embodiment, the CPU 56 performs initialization according to the interrupt processing priority table so as to preferentially execute the interrupt processing that causes the occurrence of a communication error in the serial communication circuit. In this case, for example, the CPU 56 sets a communication error interrupt priority execution flag indicating that priority is given to interrupt processing whose cause is an interrupt.

  In this embodiment, when a timer interrupt and an interrupt request from the serial communication circuit are generated at the same time, the CPU 56 gives priority to the interrupt processing by the timer interrupt.

  In addition, the default priority of each interrupt process can be changed by the user. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 stores specification information for specifying an interrupt process set by a user (for example, a game machine manufacturer) in a predetermined storage area of the ROM 54 in advance. Then, the CPU 56 sets the priority of interrupt processing according to the designation information stored in a predetermined storage area of the ROM 54.

  Note that not only steps S15 to S15b but also part of the setting process of the random number circuit 503 and the serial communication circuit is executed in the process of step S5. For example, in step S5, processing for setting initial values in the baud rate register, communication setting register, interrupt control register, and status register of the serial communication circuit is executed as the built-in device register.

  The CPU 56 executes a timer interrupt setting process for setting a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms) ( Step S16). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 ms is set as an initial value in a predetermined register (time constant register). In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 4 ms.

  When the timer interrupt setting is completed, the CPU 56 first disables the interrupt (step S17), executes the initial value random number update process (step S18a) and the display random number update process (step S18b), The interrupt is permitted again (step S19). That is, the CPU 56 sets the interrupt disabled state when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are executed, and interrupts enable state when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are finished. To.

  The initial value random number update process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. The initial value random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot (for example, a jackpot symbol determining random number for determining a special symbol that generates a jackpot, or whether to shift the gaming state to a probable state) Initial value of the count value such as a counter (determination random number generation counter) for generating a probability variation determining random number for generating, a normal random number for determining whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol It is a random number for determining the value. A game control process described later (a process in which a game control microcomputer controls itself a game device such as an effect display device 9, a variable winning ball device 15, a ball payout device 97 provided in the gaming machine, or When the count value of the determination random number generation counter makes one round in a process of transmitting a command signal to cause another microcomputer to control, or a gaming apparatus control process), an initial value is set in the counter.

  The display random number is a random number for determining the display of the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. In this embodiment, as a display random number, a random number for determining a variation pattern for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol, or a random number for determining a reach for determining whether or not to reach when a big hit is not generated, is used. Used. The display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number.

  Also, the interrupt disabled state when the display random number update process is executed is that the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are also executed in the timer interrupt process described later (that is, the timer This is because the same process is executed in steps S24 and S25 of the interrupt process), so as to avoid conflict with the process in the timer interrupt process. That is, if a timer interrupt is generated during the processing of steps S18a and S18b and the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number is updated during the timer interrupt processing, The continuity of values may be impaired. However, such an inconvenience does not occur if the interrupt is prohibited during the processing of steps S18a and S18b.

  When the interrupt enabled state is set in step S19, the timer interrupt or the interrupt request from the serial communication circuit is permitted until the processing in step S17 is executed and the interrupt disabled state is set. When a timer interrupt occurs while the interrupt permission state is set, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 executes a timer interrupt process to be described later. In addition, when an interrupt request is generated from the serial communication circuit while the interrupt permission state is set, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 causes each interrupt process (communication error interrupt process or reception interrupt). Process, transmission completion interrupt process). In this embodiment, priority is given to the interrupt process before the timer interrupt or the interrupt request is set to be permitted by executing step S15b before the loop process from step S17 to step S19. Processing for setting or changing the order is performed.

  Next, the timer interrupt process will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) is executed (S20). Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: S21). .

  Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

  Also, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating various determination random numbers such as a normal symbol determination random number and a big hit type determination random number used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: S23). . The CPU 56 further performs processing for updating the initial value random number and the count value of the random counter for generating the display random number (initial value random number update processing, display random number update processing: S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a corresponding process is executed according to the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and a special symbol process flag for controlling the special winning award in a predetermined order. The value of the symbol process flag is updated according to the gaming state.

  Next, the normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes the corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order, and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state. Update accordingly.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 (S30).

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (S31: output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( S32).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every predetermined time.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, a start port switch passing process is executed (S311). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the RAM 55 stores first storage data (first storage data) such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the first start winning port 13. A storage buffer and a second reserved storage buffer for storing reserved storage data (second reserved storage data) such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 are provided. . In each of these reserved storage buffers, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the number of each reserved storage is secured.

  In the start port switch passing process, if the first start port switch 13a is turned on, the number of the first reserved memory data stored on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). 1 is incremented by 1 and numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination) are obtained from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. (Random number for use) is extracted, and processing for storing (storing) them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer is executed. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 14a is on, the second reserved memory data is counted on the condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit (for example, 4). Increase the value of the pending storage number counter by 1 and extract numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination random number) from the random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number Then, a process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer is executed.

  With respect to the following description regarding the hold storage, the fact that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the first hold storage buffer or the second hold storage buffer may be indicated as “hold stored”. In addition, numerical data stored in the first reserved storage buffer may be referred to as first reserved storage information, and numerical data stored in the second reserved storage buffer may be referred to as second reserved storage information.

  The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows. The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining the big hit type in the case of the big hit. In the variation pattern setting process (S301), the variation pattern is determined (the variation pattern type determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number are determined), and the variation time is measured according to the determined variation pattern. This is a process for performing control such as the start of timing of the fluctuation time timer.

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for performing control for transmitting to the effect control microcomputer 100 a display result designation command which is a command indicating whether or not to make a big hit and a type of big hit. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process that advances the process to the special symbol stop process when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) displays the fluctuation display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the fluctuation time corresponding to the decided fluctuation pattern is timed by the fluctuation time timer. This is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

  The big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) is a process of performing control for opening the big winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 according to the type of the big hit. In the special winning opening opening process (S306), the control for transmitting the production control command for the round display production in the big hit gaming state to the production control microcomputer 100 and the establishment of the closing condition of the special prize opening are confirmed. This is processing for performing processing and the like. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening (S305). When all the rounds are finished, the process shifts to a big hit end process (S307). The big hit end process (S307) is a process for performing control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process of S311.
In the start winning determination process, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first start port switch 13a is in an ON state (S1211). If the first start port switch 13a is not in the ON state, the process proceeds to S1222. If the first start port switch 13a is on, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the first reserved memory for counting the first reserved memory number). It is confirmed whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 (S1212). If the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to S1222.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (S1213) and sets the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number. Increase by 1 (S1214). Further, the CPU 56 corresponds to the value of the total reserved memory number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) for storing the winning order to the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14. Data indicating “first” is set in the area (S1215).

  In this embodiment, when the first start opening switch 13a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the first start winning opening 13), data indicating “first” is set, When the second start port switch 14a is turned on (that is, when a game ball starts and wins the second start winning port 14), data indicating “second” is set. For example, the CPU 56 sets 01 (H) as data indicating “first” when the first start port switch 13 a is turned on in the reserved storage specifying information storage area (holding specified area), 2 When the start port switch 14a is turned on, 02 (H) is set as data indicating “second”. In this case, when there is no corresponding reserved storage, 00 (H) is set in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area).

  In the reserved specific area, an area corresponding to the maximum value (8 in this example) of the total reserved memory number counter is secured, and based on winning in the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 Data indicating “first” or “second” in the winning order is set. Therefore, the winning order to the first start winning port 13 and the second starting winning port 14 is stored in the hold memory specifying information storage area (hold specifying area).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (S1216). In the processing of S1216, the big hit determination random number, the big hit type determination random number, the variation pattern type determination random number, and the variation pattern determination random number are extracted and stored in the storage area.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning presentation process in which a variation display result and a variation pattern type when the variation based on the detected starting winning is executed is determined in advance at the starting winning (S1217). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (S1218), and transmits a variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. Control is performed (S1219). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (S1220), sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data, and outputs the total pending storage number designation command. Control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1221).

  By executing the processing of S1218 and S1219, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (the gaming state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot gaming state, etc.) Each time the start winning prize is awarded to the start winning opening 13, both the symbol designating command and the variation type command are always transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, when the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 occurs by executing the processing of S1218 to S1221, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the first start prize designation command A set of four commands, that is, a total pending storage number designation command, is transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the second start port switch 14a is on (S1222). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the ON state, the process is terminated as it is. If the second start port switch 14a is in the ON state, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the second reserved memory for counting the second reserved memory number). Whether or not the value of the number counter is 4 is confirmed (S1223). If the second reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value, the processing is terminated as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second reserved memory number counter by 1 (S1224), and sets the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number. Increase by 1 (S1225). In addition, the CPU 56 sets data indicating “second” in an area corresponding to the value of the total reserved storage number counter in the reserved storage specific information storage area (hold specific area) (S1226).

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer (S1227). In the process of S1227, the big hit determination random number, the big hit type determination random number, the variation pattern type determination random number, and the variation pattern determination random number are extracted and stored in the storage area.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes winning effect processing (S1228). Then, the CPU 56 performs control for transmitting a symbol designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 based on the determination result of the winning effect processing (S1229), and control for transmitting the variation type command to the effect control microcomputer 100. (S1230). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (S1231), sets the value of the total pending storage number counter to EXT data, and outputs the total pending storage number designation command. Control to transmit to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (S1232).

  By executing the processing of S1229 and S1230, in this embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (gaming state such as high probability state, low probability state, high base state, low base state, jackpot gaming state, etc.), the CPU 56 Every time a start winning is made in the second start winning opening 14, both the symbol designating command and the variation type command are always transmitted to the production control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, when the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 occurs by executing the processing of S1229 to S1232, the symbol designation command, the variation type command, the second start prize designation command A set of four commands, that is, a total pending storage number designation command, is transmitted in a batch within one timer interrupt.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process when the power is turned on. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as a change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes corresponding to the control state is performed. A process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected and the effect control is executed.

  Next, a random number update process is executed to update the count value of the counter for generating various random numbers such as the random number for determining the big hit symbol of the effect symbol and the random number for determining the selection of various effect contents (S706). Furthermore, a notification control process for performing notification using an effect device such as the variable display device 9 is executed (step S707). Next, an accessory initial operation process for performing an initial operation of an accessory such as the movable body 152 at the start of power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed (step S708). Then, when the accessory initial operation process is executed, the process proceeds to step S702.

  Although illustration is omitted, the effect control CPU 101 performs the fourth symbol process in the effect control main process. In the 4th symbol process, the process corresponding to the current control state (4th symbol process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the 4th symbol display areas 9D and 9E of the effect display device 9 are selected. The display control of the 4th symbol is executed.

  By executing such effect control main processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the effect display device 9, various lamps, and speakers according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560. 27 and various effect controls according to the gaming state are performed by controlling the effect devices such as the movable body 152.

  For example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, when the variation pattern command is received, the variation display of the effect symbol is started, and when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the variation display of the effect symbol is stopped. Fluctuation pattern command includes length of fluctuation time, presence / absence of reach production, reach type when executing reach production (type of normal reach, super reach, etc.), and fluctuation display result (type of big hit, disengagement, big hit), etc. Information required for designating the variable display mode is a command including specific data. The fluctuation display is controlled so as to be executed at a fluctuation time corresponding to each fluctuation pattern command. Further, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is determined based on determining whether the game is out of play or jackpot based on the display result designation command and determining the jackpot type when the jackpot is hit.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs the process of S500, and then performs any one of S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize the variable display of the effect symbols. Control related to the change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the effect is also executed in one effect control process.

  Prefetch determination processing (S500): Prefetch determination processing is performed. In the pre-reading determination process, it is determined in a manner of pre-reading at the time of winning a start whether or not the newly generated on-hold storage becomes a jackpot display result. For example, when a command (symbol designation command) that is a jackpot display result transmitted as a determination result in the winning effect processing in S1228 is received, the pre-reading notice effect is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the variation pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (S801).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S801): Control is performed so that variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is started. Further, the stop symbol (display result) of the effect symbol is determined based on a random number for determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol. In response to the received variation pattern command, an effect pattern at the time of variation display of the effect symbol is selected, and the timing of the variation display time timer for timing the variation time of the variation display to be executed is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors whether or not the variation time counted by the variation display time timer has ended. Then, based on the fact that the fluctuation time has ended or that an effect control command (symbol confirmation designation command) for instructing all symbols to stop is received, the value of the effect control process flag is effected to end the variable display. It is updated to a value corresponding to the symbol variation stop process (S803).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (S803): Control is performed to stop variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) and derive and display the display result (stop symbol) of the variation display. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  Big hit display process (S804): After the end of the variation time, display control such as a fanfare effect as an effect such as a big hit display for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the big win is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit gaming state process (S805).

  In-round processing (S805): Display control during round is performed. If the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (S807).

  Post-round processing (S806): Display control between rounds is performed. If the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (S805).

  Big hit end effect processing (S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled by the above-described processes, the effect symbol variation display is started, and the effect symbol stop symbol is derived and displayed. The production control CPU 101 recognizes the designated variation pattern and display result for the variation display to be executed based on the received variation pattern command and the display result designation command, for example, and stops the production design. Determine the design.

  11, 12 and 13 are flowcharts showing the notification control process. In this embodiment, in the notification control process, the effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not the initialization notification flag is set (step S3101). If the initialization notification flag is set (if initialization notification is being performed), the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from an initialization notification timer for measuring the execution period of initialization notification (step S3102). It is checked whether the initialization notification timer after subtraction has timed out (step S3103). If the initialization notification timer has timed out, the effect control CPU 101 stops the lamp display and sound output according to the initialization notification and stops the initialization notification (step S3104). Then, the production control CPU 101 resets the initialization notification flag (step S3105) and sets an initialization notification flag indicating that the initialization notification has been executed (step S3106).

  If the initialization notification flag is not set (N in step S3101), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not an initialization command (see step S14 in FIG. 5) has been received (step S3107). ). If the initialization command has been received (Y in step S3107), the effect control CPU 101 outputs sound data indicating the sound output corresponding to the initialization notification to the audio output board 70 (step S3108). Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs lamp control execution data indicating lamp display corresponding to the initialization notification to the lamp driver board 35 (step S3109). Therefore, lamp display and sound output corresponding to the initialization notification are performed thereafter. Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the initialization notification flag (step S3110), and sets a value corresponding to 30 seconds in the initialization notification timer (step S3111).

  As described above, by executing the processing of steps S3101 to S3111, the initialization notification is executed for 30 seconds based on the fact that the initialization processing is executed on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the initialization command is received. Executed.

  In this embodiment, the case of performing lamp display and sound output according to the initialization notification is shown as the initialization notification. However, the notification mode of the initialization notification is limited to that shown in this embodiment. I can't. For example, the initialization notification may be executed by displaying a screen corresponding to the initialization notification.

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the processing after step S3001 shown in FIG. The effect control CPU 101 first checks whether or not a discharge abnormality notification designation command has been received (step S3001). The discharge abnormality notification designation command is a command for designating notification that a discharge abnormality has occurred at the start winning opening 14, the big winning opening or the general winning opening. Discharge abnormality means that there are two detection switches that can detect a game ball at a winning opening (including a start opening, a large winning opening, and a general winning opening), and the game ball of one detection switch and the other detection switch This is a difference abnormality that is determined when the number of detected differences exceeds a threshold value. If the discharge abnormality notification designation command has been received (that is, when a discharge abnormality is detected), the effect control CPU 101 transmits lamp control execution data indicating lamp display corresponding to the discharge abnormality notification to the lamp driver board 35. (Step S3002). Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the effect display device 9 to superimpose and display a discharge abnormality notification screen (for example, a screen displaying a character string such as “discharge abnormality”) on the screen displayed at that time. The command is output to the VDP 109 (step S3003). The VDP 109 superimposes and displays a discharge abnormality notification screen on the effect display device 9 according to the command. Therefore, the lamp display corresponding to the discharge abnormality notification is performed thereafter, and the discharge abnormality notification screen is superimposed on the effect display device 9.

  In this embodiment, when the discharge abnormality notification is started, the discharge abnormality notification is continued until the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped. Then, the discharge abnormality notification is terminated based on the stop of the power supply to the gaming machine, and the discharge abnormality notification is not executed after the power supply to the gaming machine is restored. Specifically, in this embodiment, even if the power supply is stopped during the execution of the discharge abnormality notification, the processing such as retransmitting the discharge abnormality notification designation command after the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed is not performed. Therefore, the discharge abnormality notification is not resumed after the power supply is restored.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the case where the lamp display corresponding to the discharge abnormality notification and the display of the discharge abnormality notification screen are performed as the discharge abnormality notification is shown, but the notification mode of the discharge abnormality notification is in this embodiment. It is not limited to what is shown. For example, the discharge abnormality notification may be executed by outputting a sound corresponding to the discharge abnormality notification.

  If the discharge abnormality notification designation command has not been received, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the abnormal winning 1 notification flag is set (step S3005). The abnormal winning 1 notification indicates that an abnormal winning is notified to the special winning opening in the first mode. The abnormal winning is an abnormality in which a game ball wins a winning area of a variable winning device when a variable winning device (for example, a big winning opening or a starting winning port) is in a closed state. If the abnormal winning 1 notification flag is set (if abnormal winning 1 notification is in progress), the production control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the abnormal winning 1 notification timer for measuring the execution period of the abnormal winning 1 notification ( In step S3006), it is confirmed whether or not the abnormal winning 1 notification timer after subtraction has timed out (step S3007). If the abnormal winning 1 notification timer has timed out, the production control CPU 101 stops the lamp display corresponding to the abnormal winning 1 notification and stops the abnormal winning 1 notification (step S3008). Then, the effect control CPU 101 resets the abnormal winning 1 notification flag (step S3009).

  When the abnormal winning 1 notification flag is not set (N in step S3005), or when the abnormal winning 1 notification timer has not timed out (N in step S3007), the effect control CPU 101 notifies the abnormal winning 1 notification. It is confirmed whether or not a designation command or a start abnormal winning 1 notification designation command has been received (steps S3010 and S3011). The start abnormal winning 1 notification indicates that the abnormal winning is notified to the start winning port 14 in the first mode. If the abnormal winning 1 notification designation command or the starting abnormal winning 1 notification designation command is received (Y in step S3010, Y in step S3011), that is, the abnormal winning to the big winning opening or the starting winning opening 14 is detected 20 times. In this case, the effect control CPU 101 outputs lamp control execution data indicating lamp display corresponding to the abnormal winning 1 notification to the lamp driver board 35 (step S3012). Therefore, the lamp display corresponding to the abnormal winning 1 notification is performed thereafter. Then, the production control CPU 101 sets the abnormal winning 1 notification flag (step S3013), and sets a value corresponding to 31 seconds in the abnormal winning 1 notification timer (step S3014).

  As described above, by executing the processing of steps S3005 to S3014, the abnormal winning 1 notification is executed for 31 seconds based on the reception of the abnormal winning 1 notification specifying command or the starting abnormal winning 1 notification specifying command. The

  In this embodiment, the case where the lamp display corresponding to the abnormal winning 1 notification is performed as the abnormal winning 1 notification is shown. However, the notification mode of the abnormal winning 1 notification is limited to that shown in this embodiment. I can't. For example, the abnormal winning 1 notification may be executed by performing screen display or sound output according to the abnormal winning 1 notification.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the abnormal winning 1 notification designation command is received and when the abnormal starting winning 1 notification designation command is received (that is, when the abnormal winning to the big winning opening is detected 20 times and when starting Although the case where the abnormal winning 1 notification is performed in a common manner is shown in the case where the abnormal winning to the winning opening 14 is detected 20 times), the abnormal winning notification manner may be different. For example, when an abnormal winning 1 notification designation command is received, a lamp display and sound output according to the abnormal winning 1 notification are performed, while when a start abnormal winning 1 notification designation command is received, an abnormal winning 1 notification is notified. Only lamp display according to the above may be performed.

  If neither the abnormal winning 1 notification designation command nor the start abnormal winning 1 notification designation command has been received, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the abnormal winning 2 notification flag is set (step S3015). The abnormal winning 2 notification indicates that an abnormal winning is notified to the special winning opening in the second mode. If the abnormal winning 2 notification flag is set (if abnormal winning 2 notification is in progress), the production control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the abnormal winning 2 notification timer for measuring the execution period of the abnormal winning 2 notification ( In step S3016), it is confirmed whether the abnormal winning 2 notification timer after subtraction has timed out (step S3017). If the abnormal winning 2 notification timer has timed out, the production control CPU 101 stops the lamp display and sound output corresponding to the abnormal winning 2 notification and stops the abnormal winning 2 notification (step S3018). Then, the effect control CPU 101 resets the abnormal winning 2 notification flag (step S3019).

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to the processing after step S3020 shown in FIG. That is, when the abnormal winning 2 notification flag is not set (N in step S3015) or when the abnormal winning 2 notification timer has not timed out (N in step S3017), the effect control CPU 101 determines that the abnormal winning 2 is not abnormal. It is confirmed whether or not the 2 notification designation command or the start abnormal winning 2 notification designation command is received (steps S3020 and S3021). The abnormal start winning 2 notification indicates that an abnormal winning is notified to the start winning port 14 in the second mode. If the abnormal winning 2 notification designation command or the starting abnormal winning 2 notification designation command has been received (Y in step S3020, Y in step S3021), that is, the abnormal winning to the big winning opening or the starting winning opening 14 is detected 50 times. In this case, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound data indicating sound output in response to the abnormal winning 2 notification to the sound output board 70 (step S3022). The voice synthesis IC mounted on the voice output board 70 reads data corresponding to the input sound data from the voice data ROM mounted on the voice output board 70, and sends the voice signal to the speaker 27 side according to the read data. Output to. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 outputs lamp control execution data indicating lamp display in response to the abnormal winning 2 notification to the lamp driver board 35 (step S3023). Therefore, lamp display and sound output corresponding to the abnormal winning 2 notification are performed thereafter. Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets the abnormal winning 2 notification flag (step S3024), and sets a value corresponding to 300 seconds to the abnormal winning 2 notification timer (step S3025).

  As described above, by executing the processes of steps S3015 to S3025, the abnormal winning 2 notification is executed for 300 seconds based on the reception of the abnormal winning 2 notification specifying command or the start abnormal winning 2 notification specifying command. The

  In this embodiment, the case of performing lamp display and sound output corresponding to the abnormal winning 2 notification is shown as the abnormal winning 2 notification, but the notification mode of the abnormal winning 2 notification is shown in this embodiment. It cannot be limited to things. For example, the abnormal winning 2 notification may be executed by displaying a screen corresponding to the abnormal winning 2 notification.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the abnormal winning 2 notification designation command is received and when the abnormal starting prize 2 notification specifying command is received (that is, when the abnormal winning to the big winning opening is detected 50 times and when starting Although the case where the abnormal winning 2 notification is performed in a common manner is shown in the case where the abnormal winning to the winning opening 14 is detected 50 times, the manner of the abnormal winning notification may be different. For example, when an abnormal winning 2 notification designation command is received, an image display, a lamp display and a sound output corresponding to the abnormal winning 2 notification are performed, while when an abnormal start winning 2 notification designation command is received, an abnormal Only lamp display and sound output corresponding to the winning 2 notification may be performed.

  In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 counts the number of occurrences of abnormal winning in the big winning opening or the starting winning opening 14 and detects the abnormal winning 1 notification designation command or start at the timing detected 20 times. Although the abnormal winning 1 notification designation command is transmitted and the abnormal winning 2 notification designation command and the start abnormal winning 2 notification designation command are transmitted at the timing detected 50 times, the processing method shown in this embodiment is shown. Not limited to this, for example, the production control microcomputer 100 may be configured to count the number of occurrences of abnormal winning to the big winning opening or the starting winning opening 14. In this case, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits an abnormal winning command indicating that an abnormal winning is detected each time an abnormal winning to the big winning opening or the starting winning opening 14 is detected, and the effect control is performed. The number of times the abnormal winning command is received may be counted on the microcomputer 100 side. Then, the production control microcomputer 100 executes the abnormal winning 1 notification when the number of reception of the abnormal winning command is 20, and executes the abnormal winning 2 notification when the number of reception of the abnormal winning command is 50. You can do it.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the accessory initial operation process (step S708). In the accessory initial operation process, the production control CPU 101 first confirms whether or not the accessory initial operation completed flag indicating that the initial operation of the accessory such as the movable body 152 has been executed is set (step S1). S3501). If the accessory initial operation completed flag is set, the processing is ended as it is. If the accessory initial operation completed flag is not set, the production control CPU 101 checks whether or not the initialization notification completed flag is set (step S3502). If the initialization notification completion flag is not set, the process is terminated as it is. If the initialization notification completion flag is set, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the accessory initial action flag is set (step S3503).

  If the in-compartment initial operation flag is not set (that is, if the initial operation of the accessory such as the movable body 152 has not yet been executed), the production control CPU 101 starts outputting a drive signal to the drive motor 150. Then, the movement of the accessory (movable member) such as the movable body 152 is started (step S3504). Then, the effect control CPU 101 sets a character initial action in-progress flag (step S3505).

  If the character initial action flag is set (that is, if the initial action of the accessory such as the movable body 152 is being executed), the effect control CPU 101 moves the accessory such as the movable object 152 to the initial position. It is confirmed whether or not this is detected (step S3506). For example, in this embodiment, an initial position sensor (for example, a photo sensor) is provided at the initial position of the movable body 152 in the game area, and when the detection signal from the initial position sensor is input, the effect control CPU 101 It is determined that the accessory such as the movable body 152 has moved to the initial position.

  When determining that the accessory such as the movable body 152 has moved to the initial position, the effect control CPU 101 stops the output of the drive signal of the drive motor 150 and stops the movement of the accessory such as the movable body 152 (step S3507). . Then, the production control CPU 101 resets the in-community initial operation flag (step S3508) and sets an in-compartment initial operation completed flag indicating that the initial operation of the accessory such as the movable body 152 has been executed ( Step S3509). Hereinafter, based on the fact that the accessory initial operation completed flag is set, it is determined as Y in step S3501, and the processing after step S3502 is not executed. Accordingly, the process of performing the initial operation of the accessory after step S3502 is executed only once after the power supply to the gaming machine is started and the initialization process and the initialization notification are executed.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) According to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the movable body 152 covers at least a part of the game board 6 while maintaining the visibility of the game ball flowing down the passage 154 in the game area 7. Therefore, even when a part of the game board 6 is covered with the movable body 152 when performing the performance using the movable body 152, the visibility of the game ball flowing down the passage 154 can be maintained. .

  (2) According to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, special variation display means (for example, each of the effect symbol display areas 9 </ b> L, 9 </ b> C displayed on the effect display device 9) that executes the effect symbol display is performed. 9R), the movable body 152 is controlled so as to cover at least a part of the game board 6 while maintaining the visibility of the game board 6, so that when the stage is performed using the movable body 152, a part of the game board 6 is movable. Even if it is covered with 152, the visibility of the special variation display means can be maintained.

  (3) According to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the movable body 152 is maintained while maintaining the visibility of at least one of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b. Since the control is performed so that at least a part of the game board 6 is covered, the first special symbol display device is used even when a part of the game board 6 is covered by the movable body 152 when performing the performance using the movable body 152. The visibility of at least one of 8a and the second special symbol display 8b can be maintained.

  (4) According to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the visibility of the fourth symbol display areas 9D and 9E for executing the variation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the effect symbol is maintained. However, since the movable body 152 is controlled so as to cover at least a part of the game board 6, even when a part of the game board 6 is covered by the movable body 152, The visibility of the 4th symbol display areas 9D and 9E can be maintained.

  (5) According to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, on-hold display means (for example, on-hold storage display areas 9A and 9B displayed on the effect display device 9, the first special symbol on-hold storage display 18a and Since control is performed so as to cover at least a part of the game board 6 of the movable body 152 while maintaining the visibility of at least one of the second special symbol storage storage indicators 18b), the movable body 152 is used to produce effects. When performing the above, even if a part of the game board 6 is covered by the movable body 152, the visibility of the hold display means can be maintained.

  (6) According to this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the game board 6 of the movable body 152 is maintained while maintaining the visibility of the effect identification information that is variably displayed in a reduced form based on the establishment of the predetermined condition. Therefore, even when a part of the game board 6 is covered with the movable body 152, the visibility of the effect identification information is maintained. can do.

  (7) According to this embodiment, as shown in steps S7, S10 to S14a in FIG. 5, when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the clear switch On the basis of ON), initialization processing for initializing the storage contents of the variable data storage means (for example, backup RAM) is executed, and the initialization processing is executed as shown in steps S3101 to S3111 of FIG. Based on this, initialization notification is executed. Further, based on the start of power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1, an initial operation of the accessory such as the movable body 152 is executed. In this case, after the execution of the initialization notification is completed, an initial operation of the accessory is executed as shown in step S708 of FIG. Therefore, it is possible to disperse the power consumption required for the initialization notification and the initial operation of the accessory when the initialization process is executed. When the initialization process is executed, the power consumption required for the initialization notification and the initial operation of the movable member can be dispersed.

  For example, in this embodiment, initialization notification is performed using the lamp and the speaker 27. Generally, in gaming machines, the power consumed by the speaker 27 is the largest and there is no alternative means, so there is a limit to labor saving. . Further, when the initial operation of the accessory is executed, the power consumption of the drive motor 150 is large. Furthermore, if the lamp or LED is turned on in initialization notification or the like, the power consumption is further increased. For this reason, if the initialization process and the initial operation of the accessory are executed at overlapping timings, there is a risk that the power consumption will be significantly increased temporarily and there will be a situation in which there is no room for the power supply of the amusement store or the like. There is a high risk that the gaming machine will fall into an instantaneous power failure state. In addition, when the power consumption temporarily increases, each circuit in the gaming machine may be damaged due to overcurrent or the like. Therefore, it becomes necessary to design the circuit so that the circuit is not easily damaged by overcurrent or the like. Further, even within the gaming machine, if the power consumption by the speaker 27 or the drive motor 150 is temporarily concentrated, for example, the power supplied to the lamp and the effect display device 9 (liquid crystal display device) is insufficient, and the game effect is given. There is also a risk that it may cause problems such as failure to perform normally. Therefore, in this embodiment, since the initial operation of the accessory is executed after the execution of the initialization process is completed, the initialization process and the initial operation of the accessory are executed at overlapping timing. Power consumption can be distributed without costing circuit design.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the above embodiment, a light guide plate (e.g., straddling the front side of the game area 7 and the front side of a non-game area different from the game area 7 (e.g., the front side of the effect display device 9) (e.g. A light-emitting effect (for example, a predetermined light-emitting image) using a light-emitting body constituted by an LED or the like provided so that light can be incident from an end surface of the light-guide plate, and a light guide plate that forms the glass surface of the glass door frame 2 , A light emission pattern or an effect of causing a light emission color to appear) may be executed. Specifically, the light guide plate is provided with a reflecting portion that reflects light incident on the inside of the light guide plate from the end face of the light guide plate by the light emitter and emits the light to the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the CPU 101 executes a light emission effect in which light is emitted from the reflecting portion provided on the light guide plate to the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by causing the light emitter to emit light. The predetermined condition may be, for example, a condition that a variable display start condition is satisfied, or a condition that a jackpot display result is obtained, and is a predetermined timing during execution of various effects. It may be a condition, or a condition that either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied.

  If it does in this way, since the light emission effect can be performed using the light guide plate provided straddling the front side of the game area and the front side of the non-game area, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the case of performing a light-emitting effect using the light guide plate and the light emitter, the front side of the non-game area is more than the front side of the game area so as not to hinder the visibility of the game ball flowing down the game area. The brightness at which the light guide plate emits light may be set or the reflection portion may be designed so that the light is not flashy (so as to increase the brightness).

  Or, in the case of executing a light emission effect using a light guide plate and a light emitter, special symbols displayed in a predetermined area of the effect display device 9 that is a non-game area, reserved storage, or visibility of the effect is hindered The brightness of the light guide plate is set so that the front side of the gaming area does not emit light (so that the brightness is higher) than the front side of the non-game area. You may design.

  Alternatively, in the case of performing a light emission effect using the light guide plate and the light emitter, when the light guide plate is caused to emit light, the brightness of the liquid crystal display of the effect display device 9 is reduced or the light emission effect is effected by blackout display. You may make it show.

  (2) In the above embodiment, the game frame 11 is provided with display means capable of detecting the player's operation so that it can be reversed (inversion such as switching between the front and back surfaces), and the operation surface of the display means A predetermined decorative body may be provided on the opposite surface. The display means capable of detecting the player's operation is, for example, a touch panel. For example, the effect control CPU 101 executes an effect of inverting the display means when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined condition may be, for example, a condition that a variable display start condition is satisfied. However, it may be a condition that a jackpot display result is obtained, or a condition that it is a predetermined timing during execution of various effects.

  The effect of inverting the display means may be executed on condition that the display means is not operated by detecting whether or not the display means is being operated. If it does in this way, a display means can be rotated safely. Whether or not the display means is being operated may be detected using, for example, the display means (for example, transmitted from the touch panel to the effect control CPU 101 when the player operates the touch panel. Or by using a predetermined sensor (for example, an infrared sensor) provided in the vicinity of the display means, a camera, or the like.

  The display means may be provided in the game frame 11 or may be provided in the game board 6.

  In this way, since the predetermined decorative body is provided on the surface opposite to the operation surface of the display means provided so as to be able to be reversed, the entertainment of the game can be realized by executing an effect that reverses the display means during the game. Can be improved.

  (3) In the above embodiment, the movable body formed at least partially imitating a predetermined character is provided on the game frame 11 side and on the game board 6 side as a movable body provided on the game frame 11 side. A board-side movable body is further provided, and a first effect using the frame-side movable body (effect produced by the effect control CPU 101) and a second effect using the board-side movable body can be executed. When either one of the first effect and the second effect (the effect executed by the effect control CPU 101) is executed, the execution of the other may be restricted (the effect control CPU 101 uses the first effect). During execution, the second effect may not be executed).

  In this way, when one of the first effect and the second effect is executed, the execution of the other is restricted, so the first effect and the second effect are executed in parallel, and both It is possible to prevent the generation of a sense of incongruity due to the simultaneous movement of the frame-side movable body and the board-side movable body that imitate the same predetermined character. The movable body 152 may be a frame-side movable body, or a movable body provided in the game frame 11 that is different from the movable body 152 may be a frame-side movable body.

  Further, when the same predetermined character is displayed on the effect display device, the movement of one or both of the frame-side movable body and the board-side movable body may be restricted.

  (4) In this embodiment, when the movable body 152 moves between the initial position and the predetermined position, the passage 154, the special variation display means, the fourth symbol display areas 9D and 9E, the hold display means, and the effect Although the display area of the identification information has been described as not being covered by the movable body 152, for example, when the movable body 152 is at a predetermined position, the passage 154, the special variation display means, the fourth symbol display area, the hold display means, Even if the display area of the effect identification information is covered by the movable body 152, the movable body 152 is formed of transparent liquid crystal or a transparent member, so that the passage 154, the special variation display means, the fourth symbol display area, the hold display means, You may make it maintain the visibility of production | presentation identification information.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 15, a movable body 158 is provided on the front side of the shielding member 153. The movable body 158 is provided in the game frame 11. The movable body 158 shall be formed in the shape imitating a sword. The movable body 158 is provided so as to be rotatable around the lower handle portion of the sword. The initial position of the movable body 158 is a position where the longitudinal direction of the sword coincides with the vertical direction and the sword tip faces upward, and overlaps the shielding member 153. The production control unit CPU 100 rotates and moves the movable body 158 to the predetermined position in the direction of the arrow based on the establishment of the predetermined condition. The sword blade portion of the movable body 158 is formed of, for example, transmissive liquid crystal. The display and non-display of the transmissive liquid crystal are controlled by, for example, the effect control CPU 101.

  When the movable body 158 rotates from the initial position to the predetermined position, the movable body 158 passes through a position overlapping with the passage 154, the special variation display means, the fourth symbol display areas 9D and 9E, the hold display means, and the display area of the effect identification information. . Therefore, when the movable body 158 rotates from the initial position to the predetermined position, the effect control CPU 101 moves the sword blade portion of the movable body 158 to the passage 154, the special variation display means, The game balls flowing down the passage 154, the special variation display means, the fourth symbol display area 9D by hiding the image portions covering the symbol display areas 9D and 9E, the hold display means and the display area of the effect identification information. 9E, the visibility of the hold display means and the effect identification information may be maintained. The effect control CPU 101 detects, for example, the rotational position of the movable body 158 using a rotation angle sensor or the like, and based on the detected rotational position, the movable body 158 has the passage 154, the special variation display means, and the fourth design. You may specify the part which covers at least any one of the display area 9D and 9E, the hold display means, and the display area of effect identification information. The sword blade portion of the movable body 158 may be formed of a transparent member instead of the transmissive liquid crystal. In this case, the portion of the blade covers at least the passage 154, the special variation display means, the fourth symbol display areas 9D and 9E, the hold display means, and the display area of the effect identification information during and after the movement of the movable body 158. May be formed of a transparent member. The movable body 158 may be provided on the game board 6.

  In the case where the movable body 158 is included as shown in FIG. 15, even if the movable body 158 moves when the movable body 158 is operated, a display device (effect display device 9) provided at a position not covered by the movable body 158. To the display device (sub liquid crystal display device) different from the display of the number of reserved memory, the 4th symbol or the small symbol (effect identification information displayed in a reduced manner) displayed during the predetermined reach effect Also good.

  Alternatively, the movable body 158 is operated when a display device (sub liquid crystal display device) different from the effect display device 9 displays a reserved memory number, a fourth symbol, or a small symbol displayed during a predetermined reach effect. The display device may be moved to a position that is not covered by the movable body 158 even when the movable body 158 moves.

  Alternatively, special fluctuation display means and hold display means may be provided on the front side of the movable body 158 in FIG. In this way, even if the movable body 158 moves when the movable body 158 is operated, the player can recognize the display contents of the special variation display means and the hold display means.

  Alternatively, for example, it is assumed that the movable body 158 is formed of transmissive liquid crystal as described above. At this time, when the movable body 158 is operated, the display of the reserved memory number, the fourth symbol, or the small symbol displayed during the predetermined reach effect may be transferred to the transmissive liquid crystal.

  Alternatively, it is assumed that the movable body 158 is included as shown in FIG. 15 and the movable body 158 is not transparent. In this case, when the movable body 158 is operated, it is displayed during the special fluctuation display means, the hold display means, the fourth symbol display areas 9D and 9E, and the predetermined reach effect before and after the movement of the movable body 158. In the process of moving the movable body 158 so that none of the small symbols are covered by the movable body 158, during the process of moving the movable body 158, the special variation display means, the hold display means, the fourth symbol display areas 9D and 9E, or during a predetermined reach production At least one of the displayed small symbols may be covered with the movable body 158. That is, in the process of moving the movable body 158, the movable body 158 covers at least one of the special variation display means, the hold display means, the fourth symbol display areas 9D and 9E, or the small symbols displayed during the predetermined reach effect. By passing the position, the special variation display means, the hold display means, the fourth symbol display areas 9D and 9E, or the small symbols displayed during the predetermined reach production may be temporarily hidden by the movable body 158. Good.

  (5) In this embodiment, when the movable body 152 moves between the initial position and the predetermined position, it has been described that the movable body 152 does not operate up to a position overlapping with the game area 7. It is recommended to operate the hitting operation handle 5 so that the game ball flows down to the left area of the game area 7 (so-called left-handed), and the right area of the game area 7 (specifically during high base or big hit) Specifically, it is recommended to operate the hitting operation handle 5 (so-called right-handed) so that the game ball flows down into the passage 154) (for example, a structure in which a big winning opening is arranged in the right region) In the case where left-handed is recommended in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a predetermined winning area such as a start winning opening is arranged in the left area) If the left-handed structure is advantageous for the player, the movable body 152 is moved so that the passage 154 is covered by the movable body 152. The movable body 152 may be operated to a position where the passage 154 is not covered by the body 152 (for example, between a predetermined position and an initial position in FIGS. 2 and 3). In this way, the player can recognize whether left-handed or right-handed is recommended during the game depending on the position of the accessory (movable body 152).

  (6) In this embodiment, when the movable body 152 moves between the initial position and the predetermined position, the passage 154, the special variation display means, the fourth symbol display area, the hold display means, and the effect identification information Although it has been described that all the visibility is maintained, for example, when the movable body 152 is at a predetermined position, among the passage 154, the special variation display means, the fourth symbol display area, the hold display means, and the effect identification information The visibility of at least one of the above may be maintained.

  (7) In this embodiment, when the movable body 152 moves between the initial position and the predetermined position, the visibility of both the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is maintained. However, for example, a special symbol indicator corresponding to a special symbol that does not change is covered by the movable body 152, and a special symbol indicator corresponding to the special symbol that changes is covered by the movable member 152. You may make it operate the movable body 152 so that it may not be broken.

  (8) In this embodiment, when the movable body 152 moves between the initial position and the predetermined position, the passage 154, the special variation display means, the fourth symbol display area, the hold display means, and the effect identification information Although it has been described that none is covered by the movable body 152, for example, in conjunction with the movement of the movable body 152 between the initial position and the predetermined position, the passage 154, the special variation display means, the fourth symbol display You may make it move at least any one of an area | region, a holding | maintenance display means, and production | presentation identification information to the position which is not covered with the movable body 152. FIG.

  For example, the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, the first special symbol hold storage display 18a, and the second special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the second special symbol display 8a according to the movement of the movable body 152 to the predetermined position from the initial position. Any one of the special symbol hold storage indicators 18b may be moved to a position not covered by the movable body 152. Alternatively, as the movable body 152 moves to a predetermined position, the reserved storage display areas 9A and 9B, the fourth symbol display areas 9D and 9E in the effect display device 9, and the effects displayed in a reduced form At least one of the symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R (FIG. 3) may be moved to a position on the display screen of the effect display device 9 that is not covered by the movable body 152 or a display device different from the effect display device 9. Good.

  (9) In this embodiment, when the movable body 152 moves between the initial position and the predetermined position, it is assumed that the visibility of both of the two fourth symbol display areas 9D and 9E is maintained. However, for example, the fourth symbol display area corresponding to the special symbol that does not change is covered by the movable body 152, and the fourth symbol display area corresponding to the special symbol that is changing is not covered by the movable body 152. Alternatively, the movable body 152 may be operated.

  (10) In this embodiment, it has been described that the visibility of the hold display means is maintained when the movable body 152 moves between the initial position and the predetermined position. For example, hold display is performed. (For example, during a big hit gaming state, during a super reach, a demonstration display (when a predetermined demonstration display condition such as the fact that the variable display has not been executed for a predetermined period is satisfied, it is executed as a demonstration display in the effect display device 9). During the display of the display), the hold display means is covered by the movable body 152, and when the hold display is performed, the movable body 152 may be operated so that the hold display means is not covered by the movable body 152. Good.

  (11) In this embodiment, as the effect identification information, for example, the effect symbols displayed in each of the effect symbol display areas 9L, 9C, and 9R displayed in a reduced form have been described as an example. It may be a specific symbol (small symbol) displayed in a reduced form at the time of reach or part of the notice effect.

  (12) In this embodiment, one movable body 152 has been described as being provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but, for example, a plurality of movable bodies may be provided.

  (13) In this embodiment, the effect using the accessory such as the movable body 152 has been described as being performed as a reach effect, but may be performed as a notice effect, for example. For example, an accessory action may be determined as a notice effect in the pre-reading determination process or the effect symbol variation start process, and the accessory action may be performed at an accessory action timing in the effect symbol variation process. Alternatively, an effect may be performed in which an accessory such as the movable body 152 is operated during the demonstration display or the big hit gaming state.

  (14) In this embodiment, when the movable body 152 moves between the initial position and the predetermined position, the passage 154, the special variation display means, the fourth symbol display area, the hold display means, and the effect identification information Both have been described as being not covered by the movable body 152. For example, when the movable body 152 moves between the initial position and a predetermined position, the normal symbol display 10 and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 At least one of them may not be covered by the movable body 152.

  (15) In this embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 3, the movable body 152 has been described as operating in the left-right direction. For example, the movable body 152 moves up and down in the vertical direction. There may be.

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, the effect control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted. May be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27 and the like) are mounted. You may make it provide two board | substrates with two production | presentation control boards.

  (17) In the above-described embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 100. However, the game control microcomputer 560 is not connected to another board (for example, FIG. (Sound / lamp board having a function of a circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 and a function mounted on the lamp driver board 35 and a function of a circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35). An effect control command may be transmitted and transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 on the effect control board 80 via another board. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or the sound output board 70, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound / lamp board are equipped with control means such as a microcomputer, and the control means receives the command. In response to this, control related to voice control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command to control the effect display device 9. You may make it transmit to. Even in that case, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs the display control in accordance with the effect control command received directly from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above-described embodiment. Display control can be performed in response to commands received from the board 35 or the sound / lamp board. In the case of such a configuration, various determinations performed by the production control microcomputer 100 in the above-described embodiment may be similarly performed by the production control microcomputer 100, or audio output is performed. Control means such as a microcomputer mounted on the board 70, the lamp driver board 35, or the sound / lamp board may be used.

  (18) In the above embodiment, a pseudo-continuous effect may be executed as the effect executed in the variable display. The pseudo-continuous is a pseudo-continuous variation that is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of variations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed although it is originally a variation corresponding to one reserved memory. Is an abbreviation for

  (19) In the above embodiment, a slip effect may be executed as an effect to be executed in the variable display. Slip refers to an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol stops in the variable display.

  (20) In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer 100 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence / absence of pseudo-continuous, 1 is used when the change is started. Although an example in which one variation pattern command is transmitted is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notification by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slide effect, etc. before reaching reach (so-called if not reach) A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach does not reach, the so-called first You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. It may be. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  (21) In the above-described embodiment, a gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game media is enclosed and the game media is transferred to the player in response to the occurrence of a win. An enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out to the player may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which are examples of game media, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit in response to the ball launching operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit in response to the occurrence of a prize. Although the gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described, the game medium is enclosed, and the game points ( You may employ | adopt the enclosure-type game machine which adds a score. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which are examples of game media, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit in response to the ball launching operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit in response to the occurrence of a prize.

  (22) The embodiment described above can also be applied to an apparatus such as a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer apparatus or the like by a detachable recording medium, but a storage apparatus that the computer apparatus or the like has in advance. You may take the form that is distributed by pre-installing. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. The game embodiment is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

(23) The above-described embodiment can also be applied to a slot machine.
The slot machine includes a variable display device capable of deriving and displaying a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for the game, and the display result is derived and displayed in all of the plurality of variable display areas. As a result, it may be a slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to a combination of the display results derived and displayed in each of the plurality of variable display areas. Specifically, a variable display device having three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided. When all the reels are stopped, one game is finished, and a prize is awarded according to a combination of display results derived to the three reels. May be a slot machine in which

  However, a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable. If the slot machine has one game finished by deriving the display result and winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device, the variable display device has three reels. The slot machine may be provided with a variable display device having only one reel or a plurality of reels other than three.

  When applied to a slot machine, for example, the operation when the slot machine is controlled in a control mode (for example, AT (assist time)) for notifying the operation order of a plurality of operation means for stopping each of a plurality of reels. The movable body is controlled while maintaining the visibility so that the order display and the reel are not covered with the movable body.

  (24) The modifications disclosed in the above (1) to (23) may be implemented in combination of all or part thereof.

  (25) It should be noted that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects 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, 6 Game board, 7 Game area, 11 Game frame, 101 Production control CPU, 152 Movable body, 560 Game control microcomputer.

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game,
A game frame,
A game board detachably attached to the game frame and provided with a game area where game media can flow down;
A movable body provided in the gaming machine;
Control means for controlling the movable body to cover at least a part of the game board between an initial position and a predetermined position while maintaining the visibility of the game medium flowing down the game area;
An image display device;
Effect variation display means capable of executing the variation display of the effect identification information in the display area of the image display device in the first size and the second size;
Game control means for controlling the player in an advantageous state when the display result derived and displayed on the effect variation display means becomes a specific display result;
In the image display device, the display device includes a variation display unit that executes a variation display of the identification information in synchronization with the variation display of the effect variation display unit,
The variation display means moves the display position of the variation display of the identification information to a position not covered by the movable body in conjunction with the movement of the movable body between the initial position and the predetermined position. A game in which the variation display of the identification information is executed in the same size in the display area regardless of whether the variation display of the effect identification information is executed in the first size or the second size. Machine. A first movable body;
A second movable body,
A first effect using the first movable body and a second effect using the second movable body can be executed,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when one of the first effect and the second effect is executed, execution of the other is restricted.

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