JP6367853B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined prize value is given to the player There is something that was configured. Furthermore, variable display means capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display means becomes a specific display result, a predetermined game value Is configured to give to the player (so-called pachinko machine).

  In addition, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game on a predetermined game medium, the player starts variable display of identification information by the variable display device by operating the start lever, and the player By operating the stop button provided corresponding to the display device, the variable display of the identification information is stopped within the range of the maximum delay time determined in advance from the operation timing, and the variable display of all the variable display devices is displayed. In accordance with the display result derived when the game is stopped, a winning occurs, a predetermined game medium determined in advance according to the winning is paid out, and when a specific winning occurs, a player is given a predetermined gaming value as a gaming state. There is one that is configured to be in a state to be given to (so-called slot machine).

  The winning value means that a winning ball is paid out or a score or a prize is given in accordance with the winning of a game ball in the winning area. In addition, the game value means that when a specific display result is obtained, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes an advantageous state for a player who is easy to win, and for the player. For example, a right to be advantageous can be generated, and a condition for paying out a winning ball can be easily established.

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of a special symbol (identification information) that is started in the variable display means based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening. In this case, a “big hit (favorable state)” occurs. The derived display is to stop and display the symbol. When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 16 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round.

  Some such gaming machines are configured such that the signal waveform rises gently in order to suppress radio wave radiation from the substrate. For example, in Patent Document 1, the signal processing unit (output unit) deforms and outputs a rectangular wave so that the signal rises more slowly than the waveform of the rectangular wave. Inhibiting is described.

JP 2014-117505 A (paragraphs 0071, 0096, FIG. 6)

  When the configuration described in Patent Document 1 is applied, radio wave radiation can be suppressed by causing the waveform of the signal output from the output means to rise gently. However, if the waveform of the control signal rises gently uniformly, the resistance to noise from the outside of the substrate on which the output means is provided is insufficient, and the noise resistance of the control signal is sufficient to prevent malfunction. It cannot be increased.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can enhance noise resistance of a control signal for preventing malfunction.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention includes electrical components (for example, board side LEDs 9d and 9e, top frame LED 9a, left frame LED 9b, right frame LED 9c, first effect motor 303 for rotating the movable portion 302, In response to the input of a control signal (for example, the effect control CPU 120) for controlling the second effect motor 330 for sliding the movable member 321 and a serial communication system control signal from the control means. specific signals (e.g., each drive output terminal Q0～Q23, the output signal from Q0～Q11) as well as a possible output, capable of outputting a control signal to the other output means outputting means for driving the electrical components ( for example, the light emitter driver 411a, 411b, the motor driver 412, a light-emitting element driver 413A～413c) and, output means, control The first output state in which the waveform rises in a predetermined manner (for example, the normal slew rate output state (see FIG. 7 (1))) and the first output when the signal is output to the other output means The output state can be set to any one of the second output states (for example, the low slew rate output state (see FIG. 7 (2))) in which the waveform rises in a modest change than the state (for example, the S terminal if the setting to L (low) is set to the output of the normal slew rate, by setting the S terminal to the H (high) is set to the output of the low slew rate (see FIG. 6)), at least, the output means If (for example, a plurality of other output means provided on the same substrate are connected in parallel to the output means and, as in the first modification shown in FIG. 13, which is mounted on the light emitting element control board 16G One light emitter driver 413 The control signal (clock signal and data through output) output from the signal is branched on the board, one of the branched control signals is transmitted to the light emitter driver 413e on the same light emitter control board 16G, and the other branched control signal Are transmitted to the light emitter driver 413f on the same light emitter control board 16G) , the output state of the output means is set to the first output state ( the light emitter as in the first modification shown in FIG. 13). In the luminous body driver 413d mounted on the control board 16G, the S terminal is set to L (low) and set to the normal slew rate output state), and the specific signal is passed after a predetermined period has elapsed since the control signal was input. And the stop function can be set to be valid or invalid . According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase noise resistance of the control signal for preventing malfunction.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the output means outputs a specific signal (for example, a specific signal (for example, each driver output terminal Q0 to Q23, Q0 to Q11)) grouped into a plurality of different groups by a parallel communication method. (Output signals from the driver output terminals Q0 to Q23, Q0 to Q11) (for example, in the case of a 24-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit, as shown in FIG. 9, there are 6 groups of 4 channels per group). In the case of a 12-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit, the group is divided into 3 groups of 4 channels per group.), The output timing of the specific signal from the specific signal output unit is Different for each group (for example, as shown in FIG. 9, driver output terminals Q0 to Q23, Q0 to Q11 Et of the output timing of the output signal may be configured as being dispersed) for each group. According to such a configuration, radio wave radiation from the substrate can be further suppressed.

(Means 3) The means 2 includes movable members (for example, a movable portion 302 and a movable member 321) that perform operations, and driving means (for example, a first effect motor 303 and a second effect motor 330) that operate the movable members. ) Is driven based on a specific signal output from a specific signal output unit of the same group of output means (for example, as shown in FIG. It may be configured to be connected to a drive output terminal to which it belongs. According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a decrease in driving accuracy of the driving means while suppressing radio wave radiation from the substrate.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the output means has a stop function (for example, time-out) for stopping the output of the specific signal after a predetermined period (for example, 1 second) has elapsed since the input of the control signal. (For example, the time-out function is set to the valid state by setting the T terminal to H (high). See FIG. 6). According to such a configuration, it is possible to avoid an operation failure due to a wiring failure or the like, and to control the electrical component stably.

(Means 5) In the means 4, the control signal continuation means for continuously outputting the control signal (for example, the production control CPU 120 performs the production control process (see step S55) at least for a predetermined period (in this example, By repeatedly outputting a control signal every 1 second), the lighting control of the panel side LEDs 9d, 9e, the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, and the right frame LED 9c is continuously executed, or the first effect motor 303 and the first The control may be such that the drive control of the 2-effect motor 330 is continuously executed). According to such a configuration, it is possible to realize control corresponding to the stop function of the output means.

(Means 6) In the means 4 or 5, the output means can set the stop function to be valid or invalid (for example, by setting the T terminal to L (low), the timeout function is set to an invalid state, By setting the T terminal to H (high), the time-out function is set to the valid state (see FIG. 6). According to such a configuration, it is possible to change the setting of the stopping function of the output means according to the application, and it is possible to reduce the cost by sharing parts.

(Means 7) In any one of the means 1 to 6, the first operation (standing operation which is movement from the tilting position to the standing position) and the second operation (tilting operation which is movement from the standing position to the tilting position) ) Capable of performing a production (production control changing process (S75), jackpot gaming process (S78), etc.) and the like. The effect execution means is a first pattern for executing a special effect of the first mode in accordance with the first motion of the movable body (a flame effect effect is executed at the time of the first movable body motion effect, and a second movable body motion effect is Production pattern A1 which is not executed, Flame effect production is executed at the time of the first movable body operation production, and production pattern A2) in which the flame effect production is executed at the time of the second movable body operation production, and the first of the movable body After executing the special effect of the first aspect with the work, the second pattern (execution of the special effect of the second aspect different from the first aspect with the first operation after the second operation of the movable body) It may be configured such that the effect can be executed by the effect pattern A3) in which the flame effect effect is executed at the first movable body operation effect and the lightning effect effect is executed at the second movable object operation effect. According to such a configuration, it is possible to diversify the production by changing the aspect of the special production accompanying the first operation of the movable body, and to improve the interest of the production when the movable body operates. it can.

(Means 8) In any one of the means 1 to 7, the special effect is a specific effect (executed during the execution of the fifth round, and whether or not the special effect is controlled to be a promiscuous state after the big hit gaming state ends). An effect (an effect of displaying an image in which the flame effect image 1010 or the lightning effect image 1020 is superimposed on the black image 1001 on the effect display device 5) executed at a timing before the challenge effect notified by the effect mode. Yes, depending on which of the first pattern and the second pattern the effect is executed, the ratio that the predetermined notification is performed in the specific effect is different (when the effect pattern A3 is selected, (The probability variation big hit is notified at a higher rate than when the production patterns A1 and A2 are selected). According to such a configuration, the player is interested in which of the first pattern and the second pattern the effect is executed, and the interest can be improved.

(Means 9) In any one of the means 1 to 8, the effect executing means performs a third pattern (first movable body for executing the special effect of the second mode in accordance with the first operation of the movable body. A lightning effect effect is performed at the time of the motion effect, and a second movable body motion effect is not performed. The effect can be executed with the effect pattern B2) to be executed, and when the effect is executed with the third pattern, the state is more predetermined (probability change state) than when the effect is executed with the first pattern. You may be comprised so that a ratio may be high. According to such a configuration, the player expects the special effect of the second mode to be executed in accordance with the first motion of the movable body, but the special mode of the first mode is temporarily associated with the first motion. Even if the effect is executed, the interest in the special effect can be maintained because there is an expectation that the second effect of the second aspect will be executed in accordance with the subsequent first operation.

(Means 10) Any one of the means 1 to 9, further comprises an operation means (push button 31B) operable by a player, and changes the mode of the special effect according to the operation of the operation means ( It may be configured to be able to change the image of the flame effect image 1010 superimposed on the black image 1001 to the image of the lightning effect image 1020 superimposed on the black image 1001). According to such a configuration, the player can expect a change in the aspect of the special effect due to the operation, and can enhance the interest of the special effect.

  (Means 11) In any one of the means 1 to 6, the first operation (standing operation that is movement from the tilting position to the standing position) and the second operation (tilting operation that is movement from the standing position to the tilting position) ) Capable of performing a production (production control changing process (S75), jackpot gaming process (S78), etc.) and the like. The effect execution means is a first pattern for executing a special effect of the first mode in accordance with the first motion of the movable body (a flame effect effect is executed at the time of the first movable body motion effect, and a second movable body motion effect is Production pattern A1 which is not executed, Flame effect production is executed at the time of the first movable body motion production, and Flame effect production is executed at the time of the second movable body operation production, After executing the special effect of the first mode in accordance with the operation, the second pattern for executing the special effect of the second mode different from the first mode in accordance with the first operation after the second operation of the movable body ( The effect can be executed by the effect pattern A3) in which the flame effect effect is executed at the first movable body operation effect and the lightning effect effect is executed at the second movable object operation effect. When executed, the ratio of the predetermined state (probability change state) may be higher than when the effect is executed with the first pattern. According to such a configuration, by changing the aspect of the special effect accompanying the first operation of the movable body, the effects of diversification can be improved, and the interest about the effect when the movable body operates can be improved.

  (Means 12) In the means 11, the special effect is a specific effect (a challenge effect that is executed during the execution of the fifth round and notifies whether or not the game is controlled to a promiscuous state after the end of the big hit gaming state. ) Is performed at a timing prior to (the effect display device 5 displays an image in which the flame effect image 1010 or the lightning effect image 1020 is superimposed on the black image 1001), and the first pattern and the Depending on which of the second patterns the effect is executed, the ratio of the predetermined notification in the specific effect varies (when the effect pattern A3 is selected, the effect patterns A1 and A2 are selected. The probability variation jackpot is notified at a higher rate than in the case of the above). According to such a configuration, the player is interested in which of the first pattern and the second pattern the effect is executed, and the interest can be improved.

  (Means 13) In means 11 or means 12, the effect executing means is a third pattern for executing the special effect of the second mode in accordance with the first motion of the movable body (lightning effect during the first movable body motion effect). An effect pattern is executed and the second movable body operation effect is not executed. B1, an effect pattern in which a lightning effect effect is executed during the first movable object operation effect and a lightning effect effect is executed during the second movable object operation effect. When the effect can be executed in B2) and the effect is executed with the third pattern, the ratio of the predetermined state (probability change state) seems to be higher than when the effect is executed with the first pattern. It may be configured. According to such a configuration, the player expects the special effect of the second mode to be executed in accordance with the first motion of the movable body, but the special mode of the first mode is temporarily associated with the first motion. Even if the effect is executed, the interest in the special effect can be maintained because there is an expectation that the second effect of the second aspect will be executed in accordance with the subsequent first operation.

  (Means 14) Any one of the means 11 to 13, further includes an operation means (push button 31B) that can be operated by the player, and changes the mode of the special effect according to the operation of the operation means ( It may be configured to be able to change the image of the flame effect image 1010 superimposed on the black image 1001 to the image of the lightning effect image 1020 superimposed on the black image 1001). According to such a configuration, the player can expect a change in the aspect of the special effect due to the operation, and can enhance the interest of the special effect.

  Further, modes for carrying out the invention to be described later include the inventions according to (1) to (5) shown below. You may make it the invention which concerns on the said means 1-14 have the structure of (1)-(5) further.

(1) Display means (effect display device 5 or the like) capable of displaying a plurality of types of effect display (reach effect etc.);
A movable body (such as a movable member 321);
Movable body effecting means capable of executing the movable body effect to operate the movable body (effect control CPU 120, movable body effect processing in the effect symbol variation process of S75 in the effect control process process of FIG. 28, etc.),
When the movable body effect is executed, a different type of effect display (battle reach) is selected depending on which effect display is performed among a plurality of types of effect display (battle reach effect, story reach effect, etc.). The particle effect image 71 corresponding to the effect, the flame effect image 73 corresponding to the story reach effect, etc.) can be displayed on the display means (FIGS. 34, 35, etc.) (S75 in the effect control process of FIG. 28). Production effect display processing in the production symbol variation processing).

  According to such a configuration, when the movable body effect is executed, it is possible to display an effect effect display in a different mode depending on which effect display is performed among a plurality of types of effect display. As a result, it is possible to enhance the production effect in which the operation of the movable body and the production effect display of the display means are linked.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
Among the effect displays in which the movable body effect is executed, when a specific type of effect display (battle reach effect or the like) is executed, the effect effect display in a specific mode (particles in FIGS. 34D and 34E). An effect of superimposing the effect image 71 etc. on the specific type of effect display (display of the victory effect image) can be executed (FIGS. 34A to 34G, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to link a specific type of effect display in which the movable body effect is executed and an effect display of the display means, and the operation of the movable body by the specific type of effect display and the display means It is possible to further enhance the production effect in cooperation with the production effect display.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2),
Among the effect displays in which the movable body effect is executed, when a predetermined type of effect display (story reach effect or the like) is executed, the effect effect display in a predetermined mode (flames shown in FIGS. 35D and 35E). An effect of superimposing and displaying the effect image 73 and the like on the predetermined image (black image 72 and the like in FIGS. 35D and 35E) displayed in the entire display area of the display means can be executed (see FIG. 35 in FIG. 35). A) to (G) etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to link a predetermined type of predetermined effect in which the movable body effect is executed and an effect display on the display unit, and in addition to emphasize the movable body effect, the game Can improve the interest of

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3),
The movable body (movable member 321 and the like) is movable to a standby position (first position and the like shown in FIGS. 19 and 20) and an advance position (second position and the like shown in FIGS. 19 and 20).
When the gaming machine is activated, a confirmation operation for confirming the operation of the movable body (initial operation in the movable member initialization process in step S51B in FIG. 27) and a running-in operation for moving the movable body (FIG. 27 (step S51A, operation in the movable member break-in process of FIG. 29, etc.) and the like.

  According to such a configuration, a confirmation operation for confirming the operation of the movable body and a running-in operation for moving the movable body are executed. For this reason, since the movement of the movable body is not accustomed, it is possible to suppress the influence on the operation of the movable body. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the movable body from operating well.

(5) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (4),
About the variable display that has not yet been started, the storage unit for storing as the storage for holding (the microcomputer 100 for game control, the RAM 102, the first and second holding storage buffers),
Hold display means (effect display device 5, hold display area H) capable of displaying the hold storage stored in the hold storage means as a hold display (hold image H or the like);
Fluctuation corresponding display means (effect display device 5, active display area AHA) capable of performing fluctuation corresponding display (active image AH or the like) corresponding to the variable display when the variable display based on the hold storage is performed. ,
The hold display mode change (change during hold display in FIG. 39) that changes the mode of the hold display before the change display of the target hold memory is executed, and the change correspondence display mode is changed during the execution of the change display. The change corresponding display mode change (change during active display in FIG. 39) is selected from among a plurality of timings during the hold display period and the variable display period corresponding to the target hold storage. Display mode changing means that can be executed at any of the timing (microcomputer 100 for effect control, display mode change processing of [change display effect such as hold display]),
The display mode changing means includes a first specific display mode (character icon display in FIG. 38 (A)) and a second specific display mode (FIG. 38 (B)) in which the display type of the change target is different from the normal display mode. The selection ratio of the timing at which the display mode change is executed differs depending on whether it is an animal character icon display (as shown in FIGS. 39A and 39B). The change effect execution rate is high, and the animal character icon display has a high change effect execution rate during active display, and the rate at which the display mode actually changes when the change effect is executed, as shown in FIGS. Is the same during the hold display and during the active display, so depending on whether the character icon display or the animal character icon display, , Different frequency of changes display form icons, the proportion select whether to change the display form in either an in active display and pending displays different.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the type of display to be changed and the timing of the display mode change for the hold display mode change and the change display mode change. The interest of the game can be improved.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a figure which shows the structural example of a drive control board, and the structural example of the light-emitting body control board for performing lighting control of the board | substrate side LED. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the light-emitting body control board for performing lighting control of top frame LED9a, left frame LED9b, and right frame LED9c. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a serial-parallel conversion circuit. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating each input / output terminal provided in the serial-parallel conversion circuit shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the slew rate setting of the through output of a clock signal and data. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating a control data format. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the output timing of the signal from each drive output terminal in a serial-parallel conversion circuit. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of a connection of a serial-parallel conversion circuit. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of a connection of a serial-parallel conversion circuit. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the example of a connection of a serial-parallel conversion circuit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification in case the control signal which one light emitter driver mounted on the light emitter control board outputs is branched on the board. (A) is a front view showing an effect unit, and (B) is a rear view. FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the effect unit is viewed from an oblique front. FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the effect unit is viewed from obliquely behind. (A) is a front view which shows the state which has a movable part in a tilting position, and (B) shows the state which has a movable part in a standing position. (A) is a pinion gear, (B) is a rear view showing a rack gear. (A) is the schematic which shows the state which has a movable member in the 1st position, and (B) shows the state which exists in the 2nd position. (A) is the side view of the schematic which shows the state which has a movable member in the 1st position, and (B) shows the state in the 2nd position. (A) is a schematic view showing a state where the pinion gear is engaged with the rack gear, (B) is a state where the rack gear is moved, and (C) is a schematic view showing a state where the rack gear is regulated. (A)-(D) are the principal part enlarged views which show the state of the gear until it will be in a control state. (A) is a restricted state, (B) is a state in which the pinion gear is changed to a restricted release state by rotating the pinion gear in the first operating direction, and (C) is a schematic view showing an initial driving state. (A) is a restricted state, (B) is a state in which the pinion gear is changed to a restricted release state by rotating the pinion gear in the second operation direction, and (C) is a schematic diagram showing an initial driving state. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a movable member break-in process. (A)-(D) is explanatory drawing which shows the condition which changes to a control state by the control means as the modification 1 of a movable part drive mechanism. (A)-(D) is explanatory drawing which shows the condition which changes to a control state by the control means as the modification 2 of a movable part drive mechanism. (A)-(D) is explanatory drawing which shows the condition which changes to a control state by the control means as the modification 3 of a movable part drive mechanism. (A) is a control part as the modification 4 of a movable part drive mechanism, (B) is explanatory drawing which shows the control part as the modification 5 of a movable part drive mechanism. It is a display screen figure of an effect display device when a battle reach effect is performed. It is a display screen figure of an effect display device when a story reach effect is performed. It is a timing chart which shows the example of control of the effect production and movable body production in a specific super reach production. It is a timing chart which shows the example of control of the effect production in a specific super reach production, and movable body united operation production. It is a figure which shows a character icon selection table and a character icon selection table. An icon that executes display mode change effect execution timing selection processing, display mode change effect type selection processing, and change mode selection processing when the hold display is determined to be an icon-shaped display mode such as a character icon or character icon It is various data tables used for production setting processing. It is a figure which shows an example of the production pattern of a movable body operation | movement effect and an effect production. It is a display screen figure which shows the example of a display of an effect display apparatus when a movable body operation effect and an effect effect are performed. It is a timing chart which shows the example of control of a movable body operation effect and an effect production. It is a display screen figure which shows the other example of a display of an effect display apparatus when a movable body operation effect and an effect effect are performed. It is a timing chart which shows the other example of control of a movable body operation effect and an effect production.

[Configuration of pachinko machines]
A mode for carrying out the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration on the main board. In the following, the front side of FIG. 1 is the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the back side is the back (rear) side, and the vertical and horizontal directions when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front side. This will be explained as a standard. Note that the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is an opposing surface that faces a player who plays a game on the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. Pachinko gaming machines (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as gaming machines) 1 are roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base frame) for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. 3. A game area 10 having a substantially circular shape in front view surrounded by the guide rails 2b is formed in the game board 2. In this game area 10, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a ball striking device (not shown) and driven. Further, the gaming machine frame 3 is provided with a glass door frame 50 having a glass window 50a so as to be rotatable around the left side, and the gaming area 10 can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 50. When the glass door frame 50 is closed, the game area 10 can be seen through the glass window 50a.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 2 is formed of a synthetic resin material having translucency such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, methacrylic resin, etc., in a substantially square shape when viewed from the front. It is mainly composed of a board surface plate (not shown) provided with a guide rail 2b and the like, and a spacer member (not shown) attached integrally to the back side of the board surface plate. The game board 2 is formed in a substantially square shape when viewed from the front with a non-light-transmitting member such as a plywood board, and a board surface board provided with obstacle nails (not shown), guide rails 2b, etc. on the front game board surface. May be configured.

  A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the lower right position of the game area 10). Each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B is composed of, for example, a 7 segment LED or a dot matrix LED (light emitting diode) and the like. A special symbol (also referred to as “special”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, is variably displayed (also referred to as variable display or variable display). For example, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

  Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol indicator 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 10 on the game board 2, an effect display device 5 as a display means is provided. The effect display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, the first special symbol display by the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display by the second special symbol display 4B in the special game are respectively displayed. In the effect symbol display area, which is a plurality of variable display units such as three, for example, the effect symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variation display of the effect symbol is also included in the variation display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. When the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variation display result in the special game, the effect is displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The finalized design symbol (final stop symbol) that is the symbol variation display result is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display 4B. In synchronism with the game, a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite effect symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as special symbols and effect symbols is to stop display of identification information such as effect symbols (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) and end the variable display. .

  For example, eight kinds of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters) are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is attached to each of the effect symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of effect symbols is not limited to eight, and may be any number (for example, seven or nine) as long as a suitable number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured.

  A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided above the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B. In each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B, a hold that displays the hold memory number (the number of the special figure hold memory) as the number of the variable storage hold memory information corresponding to the special figure game is specified. Memory display is performed.

  Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). In other words, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the effect symbol is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  In the first special symbol display 4A, it is possible to specify the number of reserved memory information (first reserved memory information) generated based on the first start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening. The first special figure reserved memory number is displayed by lighting of the LED (the number of lights). The second hold indicator 25B is capable of specifying the number of pieces of hold storage information (second hold storage information) generated based on the second start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening. 2 The special figure reserved memory number is displayed by turning on the LED (the number of lights).

  A first hold display area 5D and a second hold display area 5U are set at two locations on the left and right in the display area of the effect display device 5. In the first hold display area 5D, the first special figure hold memory number that can specify the number of the first hold memory information generated based on the first start winning is displayed by the number of sphere (circular) hold images H. Is done. In the second hold display area 5U, the second special figure hold memory number that can specify the number of second hold memory information generated based on the second start winning is displayed based on the number of sphere (circular) hold images H. Is done.

  In the first hold display area 5D, the hold image H is displayed in such a manner that the hold image increases on the left side every time the first hold storage information is generated, and the variable display based on the first hold storage information is executed. Every time, the hold image H at the right end corresponding to the first hold storage information is erased, and display is performed in which the remaining hold images H are shifted rightward one by one. In the second hold display area 5U, the hold image is displayed in such a manner that the hold image H increases on the right side whenever the second hold storage information is generated, and the variable display based on the second hold storage information is executed. Each time, the hold image H at the left end corresponding to the second hold storage information is erased, and display is performed in which the remaining hold images are shifted leftward one by one.

  The variation corresponding display corresponding to the variation display is shown during the execution of the variation display corresponding to the suspended display that has been erased (moved or shifted) from each of the first hold display area 5D and the second hold display area 5U. An active display area AHA for displaying an image (hereinafter referred to as an active image or an active display) AH is formed in the central portion of the hold display area. In the active display area AHA, the hold image H displayed in the first hold display area 5D or the second hold display area 5U has been displayed so far, for example, moved (shifted) to the active display area. The active image AH is displayed in such a manner that it can be identified that it corresponds to the reserved image. The active display area AHA may be arranged at any position in the display area of the effect display device 5.

  In the hold display area, the hold storage information may be displayed in a combined display mode without distinguishing the first hold display area 5D and the second hold display area 5U. Such a summed pending storage display makes it easy to grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not been met.

  With respect to the hold image H displayed in each of the first hold display area 5D and the second hold display area 5U, the hold display mode in which the hold display mode is changed before the variable display of the target hold storage information is executed. A change effect may be executed. In the hold display mode change effect, the display mode such as the color or shape of the hold image H is changed.

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

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

  Below the effect display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms, for example, a first starting winning opening as a starting region (first starting region) that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a second starting prize opening is formed as a starting region (second starting region).

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the first special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

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

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

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Accordingly, when the special winning ball apparatus 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special winning hole, which is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided above the second holding display 25B. As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variable display) so that it can be variably displayed. Such a normal symbol variation display is referred to as a general game (also referred to as a “normal game”).

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

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

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and the top frame LED 9a provided on the front frame is provided on the outer periphery of the gaming area 10. A left frame LED 9b and a right frame LED 9c are provided. In this embodiment, the top frame LED 9a is provided above the front frame, the left frame LED 9b is provided on the left side of the front frame, and the right frame LED 9c is provided on the right side of the front frame. Yes. The game board 2 is also provided with board-side LEDs 9d and 9e. In this embodiment, a board side LED 9 d is provided on the left side of the game board 2, and a board side LED 9 e is provided on the right side of the game board 2. A decorative LED is arranged around each structure in the game area 10 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, an ordinary winning ball device 6A, an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7, etc.). Also good.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area 10 is provided. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping driving of a shooting motor provided in a hitting ball shooting device (not shown).

  A gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine can be supplied to a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area 10 to a launching device (not shown). An upper plate (hit ball supply tray) that is held (stored) is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes.

  A controller sensor unit 35 </ b> A for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided in the lower pan body inside the stick controller 31 </ b> A. For example, the controller sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmission type photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including a shape photosensor.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect the pressing operation from the player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 35B that detects a pressing operation performed by the player on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the position where the push button 31B is installed.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 executes the normal symbol variation display such that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area 10 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2. The normal symbol indicator is displayed on the basis of the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting the normal symbol variation display is satisfied, for example, that the previous general symbol game has been completed The usual game by 20 is started.

  In this ordinary game, after a normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time which is a normal symbol change time elapses, a fixed normal symbol which is a normal symbol change display result is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (symbol per symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol becomes “per symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is “usually lost”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the variation display result of the normal symbol is “per normal”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state has ended, the special figure game by the first special symbol display 4A is started. Further, the second starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special game or the big hit gaming state, the special game by the second special symbol display 4B is started.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol indicator 4B, after the special symbol variation display is started, when the variation display time as the special symbol variation time elapses, the special symbol variation display is performed. The resulting definite special symbol (special diagram display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big bonus symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, “ It will be “losing”. Note that a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed, and when the predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) as a result of the predetermined display is stopped and displayed. What is necessary is just to control to the small hit game state as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  After the fluctuation display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, a round that is advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times in a big hit gaming state (advantageous state). Be controlled.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an example, special symbols indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” are jackpot symbols, and special symbols indicating the symbol “−” are lost symbols. . When the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, for example, a special symbol indicating the number “2” may be used as the small hit symbol. Each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” as the special symbols for the special figure game is stopped and displayed as the “big hit” as the specific display result, it is specially variable in the jackpot game state. In a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls is generated in the big winning door of the winning ball apparatus 7 , Open the grand prize opening. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed.

  A special prize-winning ball device that receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the big prize-winning slot, with the grand prize-winning door that has opened the grand prize-winning port during the round. 7 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “16”, etc.). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big prize opening). .

  Of the rounds in the big hit gaming state, the round in which the upper limit time for which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) advantageous for the player is relatively long (for example, 29 seconds) is normally opened. Also called round. On the other hand, a round in which the upper limit time during which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) is relatively short (for example, 0.1 seconds) is also referred to as a short-term open round.

  In the case where the small hit symbol (for example, the number “2”) is stopped and displayed, if the small hit symbol is derived as a confirmed special symbol, it is controlled to the small hit symbol game state as the special game state. good. Specifically, in the small hit game state, for example, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is advantageous to the player in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 as in the above-described short-term open big hit state in which a practically no outgoing ball (prize ball) is obtained. The variable winning operation for changing to the first state (open state) may be executed.

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

  Here, the reach state refers to an effect design (“reach variation design”) that has not been stopped yet when the effect design that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5 forms part of the jackpot combination. Is also a display state in which the fluctuation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the design symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R, etc.) in advance. The remaining effect symbol display area (for example, “medium” effect) that has not been stopped yet when the effect symbol (for example, the effect symbol indicating the alphanumeric character of “7”) constituting the determined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the presentation symbols are changing, or in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R This is a display state that changes synchronously while constituting all or part of the combination.

  In response to the reach state, the variation speed of the effect symbol is reduced, or a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the effect symbol is displayed in the display area of the effect display device 5. Or change the display mode of the background image, play and display a moving image that is different from the production symbol, or change the variation mode of the production symbol, so that the production operation different from before reaching the reach state is executed May be. Such an effect operation such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the change mode of the effect pattern is referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the effect display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, and the light emitting body such as the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, the right frame LED 9c, and the panel side LEDs 9d and 9e. The lighting operation (flashing operation), the operation of the movable member 321, and the like may be included in an operation mode different from the operation mode before the reach state.

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

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

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

  Corresponding to the fact that the variation display state of the production symbol has reached the reach state when the jackpot symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol that is a jackpot symbol as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game Then, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a definite effect symbol that is a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as “non-probable variable big hit combination”) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations is stopped and displayed. In addition, the non-probable big hit combination may be stopped and displayed as a definite effect symbol without executing the reach effect.

  The confirmed effect symbol which is a normal big hit combination (non-probable variation big hit combination) is variably displayed in, for example, the “left”, “middle” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R in the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols having the symbol numbers “1” to “8”, any one of the effect symbols having the even symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “ What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the effect display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “middle” and “right”. The effect symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” constituting the normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”).

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, the finalized symbol of the normal jackpot combination (non-probable variable jackpot combination) is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. It should be noted that a normal jackpot combination (non-probable variation jackpot combination) may be stopped and displayed as a confirmed effect symbol without the reach effect being executed. Based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” for the big hit type of “non-probable change”, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time reduction control, the special symbol change display time (special figure change time) in the special figure game is shortened compared to the normal state. In the short-time control, so-called electric chew support is performed in which the winning frequency of the normal symbol is increased and the winning frequency to the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is increased as described later. Here, the normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, after the power is turned on) The same control as in the state in which the initialization process is executed is performed. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state ends, and the fluctuation display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  In the special symbol game, among the special symbols that become jackpot symbols, if the probability variation jackpot symbol such as the special symbol indicating the numbers “5” and “7” is stopped and displayed, the change display state of the effect symbol In response to the reach state being reached, after the reach effect similar to the case where the variation display mode of the effect symbol is “normal” is executed, among the multiple types of big hit combinations, a predetermined probability variation big hit combination and The determined effect design may be stopped and displayed. Note that the probability variation jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a confirmed effect symbol without executing the reach effect. The confirmed effect symbol that is a probable big hit combination is, for example, a symbol number “1” that is variably displayed in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the effect display device 5. Among the effect symbols of “8”, the effect symbols whose symbol numbers are “5” or “7” are displayed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. Any device that can be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line may be used. The effect symbols having the symbol numbers “5” and “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination are referred to as probability variation symbols. When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the confirmed effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the effect symbol.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed effect symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variation display mode in which the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game will have a "big hit" variation display result. This is referred to as a variation display mode of “probability variation” (also referred to as “big hit type”). In the present embodiment, among the big hit types of “probability change”, the normal open big hit state is set based on the fact that the determined special symbols “5” and “7” have become “big hit” as a result of fluctuation display. After completion of the control, the probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed together with the time reduction control.

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

  When the time-shortening control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol (ordinary symbol variation time) is shorter than that in the normal state. Control to improve the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state, and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control (electricity support control) that is advantageous to the player by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied is performed. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. The time until the fluctuation display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  The gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a high probability high base state. In this embodiment, the game state to be controlled is not set, but the probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the time reduction control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. . In addition, only the gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is sometimes referred to as a “probability variation state”, and may be referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to distinguish from the high probability low base state. On the other hand, a probability variation state (high probability low base state) in which only time variation control is performed and time reduction control or high opening control is not performed is sometimes referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from a high accuracy high base state. The short time state in which the short time control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time reduction control nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of time-shortening control and probability variation control is performed in a gaming state other than the normal state, the probability that the special-figure game can be executed frequently and the fluctuation display result in each special-figure game will be “big hit” As a result, the player is in an advantageous state. A gaming state advantageous to a player different from the big hit gaming state is also referred to as a special gaming state.

  In addition, when the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the game state is not changed after the control to the small hit game state described above, and the game state before the change display result is “small hit” is displayed. Control may be continued.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various control boards such as a main board 11 and an effect control board 12 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. Further, a drive control board 16B and light emitter control boards 16C to 16F are mounted as control boards connected to the effect control board 12 via the effect control relay board 16A. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and produces the effect display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R. Various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical components for rendering such as the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, the right frame LED 9c, the panel side LEDs 9d and 9e, the movable portion 302, and the movable member 321 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 includes all or part of the display operation in the effect display device 5 and the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, and the right frame provided on the game frame side. Predetermined electrical parts for production such as LED 9c, all or part of lighting / extinguishing operation of board side LEDs 9d, 9e provided on the game board 2 side, and all or part of the operation of the movable part 302 and the movable member 321 The function of determining the control content for executing the production operation is provided.

  The effect control board 12 is connected to wiring for transmitting a video signal to the effect display device 5, wiring for transmitting an audio signal (sound effect signal) to the audio control board 13, and the like. . In addition, wirings for transmitting various signals to the drive control board 16B, the light emitter control board 16C, and the light emitter control board 16D are also connected via the effect control relay board 16A.

  The information signal transmitted to the drive control board 16B is a drive control signal indicating a command or control data for operating the movable portion 302 or the movable member 321 by driving the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330. It only has to be included.

  The information signal transmitted to the light emitter control board 16C only needs to include a lighting signal indicating light emission data for lighting a plurality of light emitters provided as the panel-side LEDs 9d and 9e.

  If the information signal transmitted to the light emitter control board 16D includes a lighting signal indicating light emission data for lighting a plurality of light emitters provided as the left frame LED 9b on the left side of the gaming machine frame 3. Good. Further, the information signal transmitted to the light emitter control board 16E may include a lighting signal indicating light emission data for lighting a plurality of light emitters provided as the top frame LED 9a above the gaming machine frame 3. That's fine. Further, the information signal transmitted to the light emitter control board 16F includes a lighting signal indicating light emission data for lighting a plurality of light emitters provided as the right frame LED 9c on the right side of the gaming machine frame 3. It only has to be.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, the information signal transmitted to the light emitter control board 16D is relayed only from the effect control relay board 16A from the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. Then transmitted. The information signal transmitted to the light emitter control board 16E is transmitted from the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 via the light emitter control board 16D in addition to the effect control relay board 16A. Further, the information signal transmitted to the light emitter control board 16F is relayed from the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 to the light emitter control board 16D and the light emitter control board 16E in addition to the effect control relay board 16A. Then transmitted.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted.

  The effect control relay board 16A is installed in a back pack or the like attached to the back surface of the game board 2, and transmitted from the effect control board 12 to the drive control board 16B, the light emitter control board 16C, and the light emitter control board 16D. Relay various signals. The back pack is attached to the center portion on the back side of the game board 2, and an opening facing the effect display device 5 may be formed at the center. The back pack may be provided so as to cover the main board 11, the sound control board 13, the drive control board 16B, the light emitter control board 16C, and the like from the rear. An effect control board box in which the effect control board 12 is accommodated may be attached to the rear side of the back pack.

  The drive control board 16B is a control board for drive control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the rotation control of the movable part 302 and the movable control board 16 are movable. A driver IC for performing movement control of the member 321 is mounted. The output signal from the drive control board 16 </ b> B is transmitted toward the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330.

  The light emitter control board 16C is mounted on the game board 2 and is a light emitter output control board provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the board Various circuits for driving a light emitter for performing lighting control on a plurality of light emitters provided as side LEDs 9d and 9e are mounted.

  The light emitter control boards 16D to 16F are mounted on the gaming machine frame 3 and are light emitter output control boards provided separately from the effect control board 12, such as commands and control data from the effect control board 12 and the like. Based on the above, various circuits for driving a light emitter for performing lighting control on a plurality of light emitters provided as the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, and the right frame LED 9c are mounted.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, in addition to the light emitter control boards 16C to 16F, for example, a board for controlling the lighting of the light emitting unit 321A provided on the movable member 321 is also arranged. Omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. Further, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display 4A, a second special symbol display 4B, a normal symbol display 20, a first hold indicator 25A, a second hold indicator 25B, and a general figure hold indicator 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. In the effect control command, for example, the variation time of the effect symbol, the type of reach effect, and the pseudo-ream (originally one variation corresponding to one reserved memory, multiple times corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories) It is an effect display that makes it appear as if the fluctuations are continuously performed. One start is made to make it appear as if multiple symbols of variable display (variable display) have been executed for one start winning prize. Fluctuations that indicate fluctuation modes, such as presence / absence of temporary stop and re-variation for a predetermined number of times for all symbol sequences (left, middle, right) within the fluctuation time determined for winning A variation pattern designation command indicating a pattern, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the effect display device 5, and a voice control used for controlling a voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R. Mand, top frame LED 9a, left frame LED 9b, right frame LED 9c, light-emitting body control command used to control lighting operation of panel side LEDs 9d, 9e, etc., drive control used to control operation of movable member 321, etc. Commands are included.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number which updates the numerical data which shows the random value independently of RAM122 which performs, the display control part 123 which performs the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the production | presentation display apparatus 5, and CPU120 for production control A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

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

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 5 is disposed on the back side of the game board 2 and can be visually recognized through the opening 2 c formed in the game board 2. Note that a frame-shaped center decorative frame 51 is provided in the opening 2 c in the game board 2. In addition, an effect unit 300 is provided between the back of the game board 2 and the effect display device 5, and the effect control board 12 has various motors (first effect motor 303, A plurality of electronic components such as a second performance motor 330), a solenoid, a sensor, and a light emitting diode (LED) are connected. In FIG. 2, illustrations of these electronic components other than the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330 are omitted.

  Note that, on the side of the effect control board 12, as with the main board 11, for example, random values (also referred to as effect random numbers) for determining various types of effects such as a notice effect are set.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to make various determinations, determinations and settings, pattern data constituting various effect control patterns, and the like. Yes.

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 includes various effect devices (for example, the effect display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, the right frame LED 9c, the panel side LEDs 9d and 9e, the movable member 321, and the like. An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns used for controlling the effect operation by the effect model etc. is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, an effect control pattern during special figure change, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed. It consists of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in effect symbol variation display operation, reach effect, re-lottery effect, etc., or various effect display operations not accompanied by effect symbol variation display Has been. The notice effect control pattern includes, for example, data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Among the special-fluctuation effect production control patterns, for example, a plurality of types of reach production control patterns with different production modes in each reach production may be included for each variation pattern that executes the reach production.

  In addition, as the notice effect that is executed during the change display of the effect symbol, for example, as will be described later, a movable notice that the movable member 321 as a movable body (movable object) rises, or the player can use the stick controller 31A or push button. Big hits such as an operation notice executed on condition that 31B is operated, a step-up notice that a predetermined image is switched stepwise, a line notice that a character appears and hits a line, a cut-in notice that a predetermined image is interrupted and displayed Jackpot announcement effect that suggests the possibility of reach, reach notice that suggests whether to become reach, pseudo-continuous notice that informs whether or not to become a quasi-ream, stop-symbol notice that announces a stop symbol, game state probability At the start of variable display or when reach is reached, such as a latent announcement that warns whether or not it is in a fluctuating state (whether it is hidden) Stomach comprising a plurality of notice to be executed.

  FIG. 3A shows a configuration example of the drive control board 16B. As shown in FIG. 3A, a motor drive driver 412 is mounted on the drive control board 16B. The motor drive driver 412 receives a control signal from the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 in the form of a serial signal via the effect control relay board 16A. Then, the motor drive driver 412 performs drive control of the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330 based on the drive control information indicated by the input control signal.

  FIG. 3B shows a configuration example of the light emitter control board 16C for performing lighting control of the panel side LEDs 9d and 9e. As shown in FIG. 3B, light emitter drivers 411a and 411b are mounted on the light emitter control board 16C. The luminous body driver 411a receives a control signal from the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 in the form of a serial signal via the effect control relay board 16A. Then, the light emitter driver 411a performs lighting control of the panel side LED 9d based on the lighting control information indicated by the input control signal. In addition, a control signal from the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 is input to the light emitter driver 411b in a serial signal format via the effect control relay board 16A and further via the light emitter driver 411a. . Then, the light emitter driver 411b performs lighting control of the panel side LED 9e based on the lighting control information indicated by the input control signal.

  As shown in FIG. 3B, in the light emitter control board 16C, the control signals transmitted from the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 are sequentially transmitted between the light emitter drivers on the same light emitter control board 16C. By being transmitted (in this example, transmitted from the light emitter driver 411a to the light emitter driver 411b), it is configured to be transmitted to each light emitter driver.

  FIG. 4 shows a configuration example of the light emitter control boards 16D to 16F for performing lighting control of the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, and the right frame LED 9c. As shown in FIG. 4, a light emitter driver 413b is mounted on the light emitter control board 16D. A control signal from the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 is input to the luminous body driver 413b in the form of a serial signal via the effect control relay board 16A. Then, the light emitter driver 413b performs lighting control of the left frame LED 9b based on the lighting control information indicated by the input control signal. In FIG. 4, the light emitter control boards 16D to 16F are connected to each other via a wiring member such as a flexible cable or a wire harness.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a light emitter driver 413a is mounted on the light emitter control board 16E. A control signal from the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 is input to the light emitter driver 413a in the serial signal format via the effect control relay board 16A and further via the light emitter control board 16D. The Then, the light emitter driver 413a performs lighting control of the top LED 9a based on the lighting control information indicated by the input control signal.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a light emitter driver 413c is mounted on the light emitter control board 16F. The light emitter driver 413c receives a control signal from the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 via the effect control relay board 16A, and further via the light emitter control board 16D and the light emitter control board 16E. Input in serial signal format. Then, the light emitter driver 413c performs lighting control of the right frame LED 9c based on the lighting control information indicated by the input control signal.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the light emitter control boards 16D to 16F, the control signals transmitted from the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control board 12 are mounted on the different light emitter control boards 16D to 16F, respectively. By sequentially transmitting between the drivers 413a to 413c, the light emitter drivers 413a to 413c are respectively transmitted.

  Further, in this embodiment, each LED provided on the game board 2 is comprehensively expressed as the board side LEDs 9d and 9e, but specifically, the board side LED 9d on the left side of the game board 2 is represented. A plurality of light emitters (color LED or single color LED) are provided, and a plurality of light emitters (color LED or single color LED) are provided as the board side LED 9e on the right side of the game board 2. Further, in this embodiment, each LED provided in the game frame is comprehensively expressed as a top frame LED 9a, a left frame LED 9b, and a right frame LED 9c, but specifically, above the game frame. A plurality of light emitters (color LED or single color LED) are provided as the top frame LED 9a, a plurality of light emitters (color LED or single color LED) are provided as the left frame LED 9b on the left side of the game frame, and the right side of the game frame. It is assumed that a plurality of light emitters (color LEDs or single color LEDs) are provided as the right frame LED 9c.

  In this embodiment, the lighting control of the motor driver 412, the light-emitting drivers 411 a and 411 b for performing lighting control of the panel side LEDs 9 d and 9 e, and the lighting control of the top frame LED 9 a, the left frame LED 9 b and the right frame LED 9 c are performed. The light emitter drivers 413a to 413c are realized by using the same kind of serial-parallel conversion circuit (integrated circuit (IC)). FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a configuration of serial-parallel conversion circuits used as the light emitter drivers 411a and 411b, the motor drive driver 412, and the light emitter drivers 413a to 413c. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining each input / output terminal provided in the serial-parallel conversion circuit shown in FIG.

  The serial-parallel conversion circuits used as the light emitter drivers 411a and 411b, the motor drive driver 412, and the light emitter drivers 413a to 413c convert an input serial signal format signal into a 24-channel parallel signal format signal. There are two types, one that outputs the signal in the serial signal format and the other that converts the signal in the 12-channel parallel signal format and outputs it. However, the number of circuit elements and terminals is limited. 5 and FIG. 6 exemplarily illustrates a 24-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit, and the 12-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit is described in the example shown in FIGS. Only the differences will be described. In this embodiment, the light emitter drivers 411a and 411b are realized by a 24-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit, and the motor driver 412 and the light emitter drivers 413a to 413c are realized by a 12-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit. Realized.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the clock signal from the effect control CPU 120 is input to the serial-parallel conversion circuit via the effect control relay board 16A and the light emitter control boards 16D and 16E. A DATA / I terminal for inputting terminals and data is provided. In addition, a part of the input clock signal and data is branched in the serial-parallel conversion circuit, and can be directly output from the serial-parallel conversion circuit. A DATA / O terminal for through output is provided.

  For example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the light emitter driver 413b of the light emitter control board 16D receives a control signal (clock signal and data) input via the effect control relay board 16A. Although the light is output to the light emitter driver 413a of the control board 16E, the clock signal and data are respectively sent from the CLK / O terminal and the DATA / O terminal of the serial-parallel conversion circuit realizing the light emitter driver 413b. Are output to a serial-parallel conversion circuit that realizes the above. Further, for example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the light emitter driver 413a of the light emitter control board 16E receives a control signal (via the effect control relay board 16A and the light emitter control board 16D). Clock signal and data) are output to the light emitter driver 413c of the light emitter control board 16F, and clocks are respectively supplied from the CLK / O terminal and the DATA / O terminal of the serial-parallel conversion circuit realizing the light emitter driver 413a. The signal and data are configured to be output to a serial-parallel conversion circuit that implements the light emitter driver 413c.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the clock signal input from the CLK / I terminal and the other part of the data input from the DATA / I terminal are input to the decoder and are converted into 24 channels from the serial signal format. Are decoded into parallel signal format signals. Then, after being stored once in each register provided in the register block, pulse width modulation (PWM) is performed using an internal clock signal (in this example, an internal clock signal of 6 MHz) by an internal oscillation clock circuit. Output from drive output terminals Q0 to Q23. In the case of a 12-channel circuit, it is converted into a 12-channel parallel signal format signal and output from each drive output terminal Q0 to Q11. The output signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 and the drive output terminals Q0 to Q11 are supplied to a light emitter such as an LED or to an operation motor.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the serial-parallel conversion circuit is provided with terminals AD0 to AD4 (AD0 to AD5 in a 12-channel circuit) for inputting a decode address, and the terminals AD0 to AD4 are connected to the serial-parallel conversion circuit. By setting each to H (high) or L (low), it is possible to set an address for each serial-parallel conversion circuit. Data input from DATA / I also includes address information, and the serial-parallel conversion circuit decodes only data that matches the address set in the address information included in the input data into a signal of a parallel signal format. Output from drive output terminals Q0 to Q23.

  In the 24-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit, since five terminals AD0 to AD4 are provided for decoding address input, a maximum of 32 types of addresses can be set, and a maximum of 32 serial-parallel conversions are possible. Circuits can be connected. In the 12-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit, since six terminals AD0 to AD5 are provided for decoding address input, a maximum of 64 types of addresses can be set, and a maximum of 64 serial-parallel conversions are possible. Circuits can be connected.

  The S terminal provided in the serial-parallel conversion circuit is a setting terminal for setting the slew rate of the through output of the clock signal output from the CLK / O terminal and the through output of the data output from the DATA / O terminal. . When the S terminal is set to L (low), the clock signal and data through output is set to a normal slew rate output, and when the S terminal is set to H (high), the clock signal and data through output has a low slew rate. Set to output.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the slew rate setting of the clock signal and data through output. As shown in FIG. 7A, when the S terminal is set to L (low) and set to normal slew rate output, the rising and falling slopes of the clock signal and data waveforms (voltage change per unit time) Amount) is somewhat large. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 7 (2), when the S terminal is set to H (high) and set to a low slew rate output, the clock signal and The rising and falling slopes of the data waveform become gentle.

  In general, in order to suppress radio wave radiation from the substrate, it is better to keep the slew rate low, and it is better to set it to the low slew rate output shown in FIG. On the other hand, in order to ensure resistance to noise, it is better that the slope of the waveform rises and falls, and it is better to set the output of the normal slew rate shown in FIG.

  Note that the setting of the S terminal is not only to set the clock signal output from the CLK / O terminal and the waveform of the through output of the data output from the DATA / O terminal, but also to the clock signal and DATA input from the CLK / I terminal. A function of compensating the output waveform for data input from the / I terminal is provided. That is, generally, the clock signal and data output from the production control CPU 120 or the like are output as a rectangular wave at the output stage, but reach the CLK / I terminal and the DATA / I terminal of the serial-parallel conversion circuit. When the transmission loss due to the wiring until this time is large, a clock signal or data having a waveform broken from the original rectangular wave may be input. In this embodiment, the serial-parallel conversion circuit does not simply output through the input clock signal or data as it is, but in this way the clock signal or data input in the state of a waveform that is broken from the original rectangular wave. Has a function of compensating for and outputting a waveform close to the original rectangular wave. In this case, if the output of the normal slew rate is set by the setting of the S terminal, the output signal is compensated for a waveform having a large rising or falling slope, so that the output signal is in a state closer to the original rectangular wave. Can be output, and the influence of external noise can be reduced. However, since the voltage change amount increases momentarily when the rising or falling slope is large, there is a risk that radio wave radiation to the outside of the substrate will increase. On the other hand, if the output of the low slew rate is set by setting the S terminal, the waveform is compensated and output with a smaller rising and falling slope. Although it is weak against the influence of noise, the instantaneous voltage change amount can be reduced, and radio wave radiation outside the substrate can be suppressed from increasing.

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

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

  A T terminal provided in the serial-parallel conversion circuit is a setting terminal for setting a time-out reset function for signals output from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23. Setting the T terminal to L (low) sets the timeout reset function to an invalid state, and setting the terminal to H (high) sets the timeout reset function to an enabled state.

  When the T terminal is set to H (high) and the time-out reset function is enabled, the clock signal and data are input from the CLK / I terminal and the DATA / I terminal, and the signal output is output from each drive output terminal Q0 to Q23. After the start, when a predetermined period (1 second in this example) elapses, it is assumed that a time-out has occurred, and the output signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 are automatically reset (output stopped). Therefore, when the time-out reset function is set to the valid state, if it is desired to continuously supply signals to the LEDs and the operation motor from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23, for example, at least a predetermined period from the effect control CPU 120. It is necessary to repeatedly output a control signal every (in this example, 1 second).

  A Q / S terminal provided in the serial-parallel conversion circuit is a setting terminal for setting a drive system of signals output from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23. When the Q / S terminal is set to L (low), the output signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 are set to be constant current outputs. Further, when the Q / S terminal is set to H (high), the output signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 are set to be the sync output.

  The Q / I terminal provided in the serial-parallel conversion circuit is a setting terminal for setting whether to invert the output logic of signals output from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23. When the Q / I terminal is set to L (low), the output logic of the output signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 is set to be normally output without being inverted. When the Q / I terminal is set to H (high), the output logic of the output signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 is set to be inverted.

  The R terminal provided in the serial-parallel conversion circuit is a current reference setting terminal. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the R terminal is connected to each of the drive output terminals A0 to A23 via a constant current circuit, and an external resistor having an arbitrary resistance value is connected between the R terminal and the ground (GND). By connecting resistors, it is possible to set the drive current values of all outputs of the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 within a predetermined range (for example, 4 mA to 20 mA).

  The VP terminal provided in the serial-parallel conversion circuit is a protective electrostatic protection terminal. A power supply voltage used in the serial-parallel conversion circuit is connected to the VP terminal. That is, if a power supply voltage used in the serial-parallel conversion circuit is connected to the VP terminal, an overvoltage higher than the power supply voltage can be released. When a plurality of types of power supply voltages are used in the serial-parallel conversion circuit, the power supply voltage having the higher voltage value may be connected to the VP terminal.

  Next, the control data format of data received by the serial-parallel conversion circuit will be described. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the control data format. The basic control data format of data received by the serial-parallel conversion circuit is composed of a common format shown in FIG. 8A and a basic format shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the common format includes a 9-bit header (HD), a 4-bit device ID (ID), a 5-bit decode address AD0 to AD4 (see FIGS. 5 and 6), and 1 Consists of bit EX data. The EX data is for setting whether the control data format following the common format is a basic format or an extended format described later, and EX = 0 is set in the basic format.

  As shown in FIG. 8B, the basic format includes 6-bit data for each of the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23. For example, when transmitting data for LED lighting control, by setting and transmitting 6-bit data in time series for each of the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23, the lighting control including LED gradation control is performed. It can be carried out.

  As the control data format, an extended format can be used instead of the basic format shown in FIG. Specifically, if EX = 1 is set in the common format shown in FIG. 8 (1), the control data format following the common format becomes the extended format shown in FIG. 8 (3).

  As shown in FIG. 8 (3), the extended format includes 1-bit binary data for each of the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23. In the extended format, the data for each of the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 is composed of 1 bit, so that the control data format of the data received by the serial-parallel conversion circuit can be reduced. For example, in the case of driving and controlling the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330 using a serial-parallel conversion circuit, gradation control and the like are performed unlike the case where lighting control of a light emitting body such as an LED is performed. Since there is no need, it is effective to use an extended format as shown in FIG.

  Although the control data format used in the 24-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit has been described with reference to FIG. 8, the control data format used in the 12-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit is, for example, the common data shown in FIG. The difference is that the format includes 6-bit decode addresses AD0 to AD5. Further, for example, the basic format shown in FIG. 8 (2) is different in that the basic format includes 6 bits of data for drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 for 12 channels. Furthermore, for example, the extended format shown in FIG. 8 (3) is different in that it is short because it is configured to include binary data of 1 bit for each of the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 for 12 channels.

  Further, the serial-parallel conversion circuit is configured so that the output timing of signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 is dispersed to spread the spectrum, thereby preventing radiation noise and suppressing radio wave radiation. . FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the output timing of signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 in the serial-parallel conversion circuit. In this embodiment, a 6 MHz clock signal is output from the internal oscillation clock circuit incorporated in the serial-parallel conversion circuit. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9, the 6 MHz internal clock signal is converted to a 1 MHz 6-phase clock signal. The drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 are grouped into 6 groups of 4 channels per group to distribute the signal output timing.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, group 1 is composed of four channels of drive output terminals Q0 to Q3, group 2 is composed of four channels of drive output terminals Q4 to Q7, and drive output terminals Q8 to Q8. Group 3 is composed of four channels Q11, group 4 is composed of four channels of drive output terminals Q12 to Q15, group 5 is composed of four channels of drive output terminals Q16 to Q19, and drive output terminals Q20 to Q23. Group 6 is composed of four channels. As shown in FIG. 9, the signal output timing is the same between the drive output terminals in the same group (for example, the drive output terminals Q0 to Q3 in the group 1), but the drive output terminals ( For example, the output timing is distributed between the drive output terminal Q0 of group 1 and the drive output terminal Q4) of group 2.

  In FIG. 9, the output timing of signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 in the 24-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit has been described. However, in the 12-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit, an internal clock signal of 6 MHz is converted to 1 MHz. The signals are separated into three-phase clock signals, and the drive output terminals Q0 to Q11 are grouped into three groups of four channels per group to distribute the signal output timing.

  Next, a connection example in the case where the serial-parallel conversion circuit described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 9 is used as the light emitter drivers 411a and 411b, the motor drive driver 412, and the light emitter drivers 413a to 413c will be described. 10 to 12 are explanatory diagrams for explaining connection examples of the serial-parallel conversion circuit. Among these, FIG. 10 shows a connection example when the serial-parallel conversion circuit is used as the light emitter drivers 411a and 411b for controlling the lighting of the panel side LEDs 9d and 9e. FIG. 11 shows a connection example when the serial-parallel conversion circuit is used as the motor drive driver 412 for controlling the drive of the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330. FIG. 12 shows a connection example when the serial-parallel conversion circuit is used as the light emitter drivers 413a to 413c for controlling the lighting of the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, and the right frame LED 9c.

  First, a connection example in the case where the serial-parallel conversion circuit is used as the light emitter drivers 411a and 411b for controlling the lighting of the panel side LEDs 9d and 9e will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, in this embodiment, the light emitter drivers 411a and 411b for controlling the lighting of the panel-side LEDs 9d and 9e are realized by a 24-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit.

  In the example shown in FIG. 10, among the decode address input terminals AD0 to AD4, AD0 and AD1 are connected to the power supply voltage VCC (5 V), AD2 to AD4 are connected to the ground (GND), and the decode address is 00001 ( The case where it is set to B) is shown. FIG. 10 is an example, and there are two light emitter drivers 411a and 411b. Therefore, different decode addresses are set for the light emitter drivers 411a and 411b.

  In the example shown in FIG. 10, the S terminal is connected to the power supply voltage VCC (5 V). That is, by setting the S terminal to H (high), the through output of the clock signal and data is set to the low slew rate output. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3 (2), the light emitter drivers 411a and 411b for controlling the lighting of the panel side LEDs 9d and 9e are all mounted on the same light emitter control board 16C. Since the transmission of the control signal between the drivers is performed on the same light emitter control board 16C (the transmission across the board is not performed), the resistance to noise does not need to be so much concerned. In view of this, by setting the through output of the clock signal and the data to a low slew rate output, the radio wave radiation from the substrate is rather suppressed.

  In the example shown in FIG. 10, the T terminal is connected to the power supply voltage VCC (5 V). That is, the timeout reset function is set to the valid state by setting the T terminal to H (high).

  In the example shown in FIG. 10, both the Q / S terminal and the Q / I terminal are connected to the ground (GND). That is, by setting the Q / S terminal to L (low), the output signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 are set to be constant current outputs, and the Q / I terminal is set to L (low). Accordingly, the output logic of the output signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 is set so as to be normally output without being inverted.

  In the example shown in FIG. 10, an external resistor having a predetermined resistance value is connected between the R terminal and the ground (GND). In this embodiment, it is assumed that an external resistance of 10 kΩ is connected between the R terminal and the ground (GND). In this case, for example, the drive current values of all outputs of the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 are set to 150/10 kΩ = 15 MA.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 10, the power supply voltage VCL (5 V) is connected to the VP terminal and is protected so as to release an overvoltage of 5 V or more.

  Moreover, in the example shown in FIG. 10, each drive output terminal Q0-Q23 is connected to panel side LED9d, 9e. In the example shown in FIG. 10, for convenience, a diagram in which one light emitter is connected to each drive output terminal is shown. However, when a color LED is connected as a light emitter, RGB is used. You may comprise so that three terminals may be connected to one color LED, and if a single color LED is used as a light-emitting body, you may comprise so that one terminal may be connected to one single color LED. . Further, for example, a plurality of single color LEDs may be connected in series to one terminal.

  In the example shown in FIG. 10, the case where the light emitters are connected to all the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 is shown. If it is not necessary to use all the terminals of Q23, the unused terminals may be connected to the ground (GND).

  Next, a connection example in the case where the serial-parallel conversion circuit is used as the motor drive driver 412 for performing drive control of the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, in this embodiment, the motor drive driver 412 for controlling the drive of the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330 is realized by a 12-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit. The

  In the example shown in FIG. 11, among the decode address input terminals AD0 to AD5, AD0 to AD2 are connected to the power supply voltage VCC (5 V), AD3 to AD5 are connected to the ground (GND), and the decode address is 000111 ( The case where it is set to B) is shown. FIG. 11 is an example, and other values may be set as the decode address.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11, the S terminal is connected to the power supply voltage VCC (5 V). That is, by setting the S terminal to H (high), the through output of the clock signal and data is set to the low slew rate output. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3A, since the control signal is not transmitted between the motor drive driver 412 and another driver, the S terminal is connected to the ground (GND). Connection (set to L (low)) may be set so that the through output of the clock signal and data becomes the output of the normal slew rate.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11, the T terminal is connected to the power supply voltage VCC (5 V). That is, the timeout reset function is set to the valid state by setting the T terminal to H (high).

  In the example shown in FIG. 11, both the Q / S terminal and the Q / I terminal are connected to the power supply voltage VCC (5 V). That is, by setting the Q / S terminal to H (high), the output signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 are set to become sink outputs, and the Q / I terminal is set to H (high). Thus, the output logic of the output signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 is set to be inverted.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11, an external resistor having a predetermined resistance value is connected between the R terminal and the ground (GND). In this embodiment, it is assumed that an external resistance of 10 kΩ is connected between the R terminal and the ground (GND). In this case, for example, the drive current values of all outputs of the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 are set to 150/10 kΩ = 15 MA.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 11, the power supply voltage VCC (5V) is connected to the VP terminal and is protected so as to release an overvoltage of 5V or more.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 11, among the drive output terminals Q0 to Q11, the four channel terminals Q0 to Q3 of the group 1 having the same output timing are connected to the first first effect motor 303. . Further, among the drive output terminals Q0 to Q11, the terminals of the four channels Q4 to Q7 of group 2 having the same output timing are connected to the second second effect motor 330. In this embodiment, since the two operation motors, the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330, are controlled, and the terminals Q8 to Q11 of the group 3 are unnecessary, Q8 to The terminal of Q11 is connected to the ground (GND).

  As already described, in the case of a 12-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit, the output timing of signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q11 is distributed by being grouped into three groups of groups 1-3. If the output timing is different between the signals output to the same operation motor (in this example, the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330), the drive accuracy of the operation motor may not be maintained. There is. Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the signals input to the same operation motor are connected to the drive output terminals belonging to the same group, and the drive accuracy of the operation motor is thus set. It prevents the situation that can not be maintained.

  On the contrary, for example, when connecting to the light emitting body, such as when connecting to the board side LEDs 9d and 9e described in FIG. 10, or when connecting to the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, and the right frame LED 9c of FIG. Therefore, since the problem of the driving accuracy as described above does not occur, even if the output timing is different among the signals output to the respective light emitters, it does not cause much trouble. Therefore, when the output signal from the drive output terminal is connected to a light emitter such as an LED, there is no need to worry about the output timing.

  Next, a connection example when the serial-parallel conversion circuit is used as the light emitter drivers 413a to 413c for controlling the lighting of the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, and the right frame LED 9c will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, in this embodiment, the light emitter drivers 413a to 413c for controlling the lighting of the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, and the right frame LED 9c are realized by a 12-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit. The

  In the example shown in FIG. 12, among the decode address input terminals AD0 to AD5, AD0 to AD3 are connected to the power supply voltage VCC (5 V), AD4 and AD5 are connected to the ground (GND), and the decode address is 001111 ( The case where it is set to B) is shown. Note that FIG. 12 is an example, and there are three light emitter drivers 413a to 413c. Therefore, different decode addresses are set for the respective light emitter drivers 413a to 413c.

  In the example shown in FIG. 12, the S terminal is connected to the ground (GND). That is, by setting the S terminal to L (low), the through output of the clock signal and data is set to the normal slew rate output. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the light emitter drivers 413a to 413c for controlling the lighting of the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, and the right frame LED 9c are on different light emitter control boards 16D to 16F. Since the control signal is transmitted between the light emitter drivers mounted on different substrates, the influence of noise is large. Thus, the clock signal and data through output is set to a normal slew rate output so as to ensure resistance to noise.

  In the example shown in FIG. 12, the T terminal is connected to the power supply voltage VCC (5 V). That is, the timeout reset function is set to the valid state by setting the T terminal to H (high).

  In the example shown in FIG. 12, both the Q / S terminal and the Q / I terminal are connected to the ground (GND). That is, by setting the Q / S terminal to L (low), the output signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q11 are set to be constant current outputs, and the Q / I terminal is set to L (low). Accordingly, the output logic of the output signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q11 is set so as to be normally output without being inverted.

  In the example shown in FIG. 12, an external resistor having a predetermined resistance value is connected between the R terminal and the ground (GND). In this embodiment, it is assumed that an external resistance of 10 kΩ is connected between the R terminal and the ground (GND). In this case, for example, the drive current values of all outputs of the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 are set to 150/10 kΩ = 15 MA.

  In the example shown in FIG. 12, the power supply voltage VDL (12 V) is connected to the VP terminal. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 12, since the 12V power supply voltage (VDL) and the 5V power supply voltage (VCL, VCC) are used in the serial-parallel conversion circuit, the higher voltage value of 12V The power supply voltage VDL is connected to the V terminal and is protected so as to release an overvoltage of 12V or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 12, the drive output terminals Q0 to Q11 are connected to a plurality of light emitters as the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, and the right frame LED 9c. In the example shown in FIG. 12, for convenience, one light emitter is connected to each drive output terminal, or three light emitters (for example, single color LEDs) that perform the same control are connected in series. However, when a color LED is connected as a light emitter, three terminals for RGB may be connected to one color LED.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 12, the case where the light emitters are connected to all of the drive output terminals Q0 to Q11 is shown, but the drive output terminals Q0 to Q0 are depending on the number and arrangement of the light emitters. If it is not necessary to use all the terminals of Q11, the unused terminals may be connected to the ground (GND).

  As shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, in this embodiment, the T terminals of the light emitter driver 411, the motor drive driver 412, and the light emitter drivers 413a to 413c are set to H (high), respectively, and the time-out function is effective. Set to state. In this embodiment, for example, the effect control CPU 120 performs control for lighting control of the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, the right frame LED 9c, and the board side LEDs 9d and 9e in an effect control process (described later). A signal is output, or a control signal for driving and controlling the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330 is output. However, since the time-out function is set to an effective state, the control signal The output signal from each drive output terminal is automatically reset after a predetermined period (1 second in this example) has passed, and lighting control and drive control cannot be continued. Therefore, in this embodiment, for example, the effect control CPU 120 outputs a control signal repeatedly at least every predetermined period (in this example, 1 second) in an effect control process (described later) (see step S55). The lighting control of the board side LEDs 9d and 9e, the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, and the right frame LED 9c is continuously executed, and the drive control of the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330 is continuously executed. It is controlled to do.

  In this embodiment, the time-out function is set to the valid state as described above, and the light emitter drivers 411a and 411b, the motor drive driver 412, and the light emission are performed every predetermined period (1 second in this example). Since the outputs from the drive output terminals of the body drivers 413a to 413c are automatically stopped, for example, after performing drive control of the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330, In spite of the control for stopping the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330, the driving of the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330 does not stop due to signal loss or malfunction. Thus, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330 are burned.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, the case where the T terminal is uniformly set to H (high) and the timeout function is set to the valid state is shown. However, the setting of the valid state and invalid state of the timeout function may be properly used according to the usage. For example, for the motor drive driver, the time-out function is set to an effective state from the viewpoint of preventing burn-in of the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330, while the board side LEDs 9d and 9e, the top frame LED 9a, and the left frame LED 9b Unlike the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330, the right frame LED 9c and other light emitters do not cause problems such as burn-in, so the T terminal is set to L (low) and the time-out function is disabled. You may comprise so that it may set to a state.

  Further, in this embodiment, in order to continuously execute the lighting control and the drive control, the case where the effect control CPU 120 repeatedly outputs a control signal at least every predetermined period (1 second in this example) is shown. However, it is not limited to such a control mode. For example, an output circuit (output IC) is provided separately from the CPU 120 for effect control (may be provided on the effect control board 12 or on another board such as the effect control relay board 16A). When the CPU 120 outputs a control signal once, the output circuit repeatedly outputs the control signal at least every predetermined period (in this example, 1 second) based on the control signal output once. May be.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, the T terminal is connected to the power supply voltage VCC (5 V), and the T terminal is physically set to H (high) on the hardware so that time-out occurs. Although the case where the reset function is set to the valid state is shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, by connecting the T terminal to the T terminal setting register and changing the setting value of the register according to the setting signal from the effect control CPU 120, the time-out function is enabled or disabled in software. You may comprise so that it can set.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, an external resistor having a predetermined resistance value (10 kΩ in this example) is connected between the R terminal and the ground (GND), and the drive output terminal Q0. The drive current values of all outputs of -Q23, Q0-Q11 are set to 15 MA. Here, since a serial-parallel conversion circuit (integrated circuit (IC)) having an internal reference resistance also exists, the serial-parallel conversion circuit having such an internal reference resistance is used as a light emitter driver or a motor drive driver. It can be considered that the internal reference resistor is used, but in general, the built-in reference resistor included in the serial-parallel conversion circuit has a fixed driving current value (for example, fixed 20 mA) or a large error (for example, Error ± 30%). Therefore, in this embodiment, by connecting an external resistor between the R terminal and the ground (GND) and using an external reference resistor, an appropriate driving current value (15 MA in this example) is set, An error is also suggested (in this example, an error of ± 3%).

  In addition, as a light emitter driver and a motor drive driver, a serial-parallel conversion circuit (integrated circuit (IC)) that can use both an internal reference resistor and an external reference resistor can be used depending on the application. May be. For example, in the case where a plurality of light emitters such as LEDs are densely provided for production, if the light emission is sparse, the production will be disturbed, so that an external reference resistor is used to reduce the error. It may be configured. On the other hand, when controlling the lighting of an LED that is used independently, such as for error notification, there is no such obstacle in production, and the error may be somewhat large, so an internal reference resistor is used. Also good.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, the electrical parts (in this example, the panel side LEDs 9d and 9e, the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, the right frame LED 9c, and the first unit for operating the movable unit 302 are operated. The control means (in this example, the effect control CPU 120) for controlling the effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330 for operating the movable member 321 and the control signal by the serial communication system from the control means. Accordingly, output means (in this example, light emitter drivers 411a and 411b) that output specific signals (in this example, output signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 and Q0 to Q11) for driving the electrical components, Motor driver 412 and light emitter drivers 413a to 413c). The output means outputs the output state when the input control signal is output to the other output means in a first output state in which the waveform rises in a change manner equal to or higher than that of the input control signal (in this example, a normal output state). The output state can be set to either the output state of the slew rate) or the second output state (in this example, the output state of the low slew rate) in which the waveform rises more slowly than the first output state. (In this example, if the S terminal is set to L (low), the output is set to a normal slew rate, and if the S terminal is set to H (high), the output is set to a low slew rate). Therefore, the setting can be changed according to the use environment, and the radio wave radiation from the substrate can be suppressed according to the setting, while the noise resistance of the control signal for preventing malfunction can be increased. Specifically, if it is set to a low slew rate output state, radio wave radiation from the substrate can be suppressed, and if it is set to a normal slew rate output state, the noise resistance of the control signal for preventing malfunction can be increased. .

  Further, according to this embodiment, another output means is provided in the same substrate as the output means (in this example, as shown in FIG. 3 (2), a plurality of light output control boards 16C have a plurality of them. The light emitter drivers 411a and 411b are mounted, and control signals are sequentially transmitted between the light emitter drivers 411a and 411b on the same light emitter control board 16C). In this case, the output means is set to the second output state (in this example, as shown in FIG. 10, the light emitter drivers 411a and 411b mounted on the light emitter control board 16C have the S terminal set to H (high) and low slew rate output state). Therefore, when other output means are provided in the same substrate, radio wave radiation from the substrate can be suppressed.

  Further, according to this embodiment, another output means is provided on another board connected via a wiring member (for example, a flexible cable or a wire harness) to the board on which the output means is provided ( In this example, as shown in FIG. 4, the light emitter drivers 413a to 413c are mounted on different light emitter control boards 16D to 16F, and the light emission mounted on the light emitter control boards 16D to 16F having different control signals. Are sequentially transmitted between the body drivers 413a to 413c). In this case, the output means is set to the first output state (in this example, as shown in FIG. 12, the light emitter drivers 413a to 413c mounted on the light emitter control boards 16D to 16F have S The terminal is set to L (low) and set to the normal slew rate output state). Therefore, when other output means is provided on another substrate connected via the wiring member, it is possible to increase the noise resistance of the control signal for preventing malfunction.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the circuit board generally has high noise resistance. Therefore, in the connection relation in the circuit board, priority is given to suppression of radio wave radiation and the output state is set to a low slew rate to obtain a gentle signal waveform. On the other hand, wiring members connected between boards (for example, flexible cables and wire harnesses) have low noise resistance, so in an abandoned relationship between circuit boards, priority is given to noise resistance and rectangular waves are output as normal slew rates. The signal waveform is close to. With such a configuration, in this embodiment, it is possible to increase noise resistance of a control signal for preventing malfunction while suppressing radio wave radiation to the outside of the gaming machine.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, the S terminal is connected to the power supply voltage VCC (5 V) or the ground (GND), and the S terminal is physically H on the hardware. (High) is set to the low slew rate output state, or L (low) is set to the normal slew rate output state. It cannot be caught. For example, by connecting the S terminal to the S terminal setting register and changing the setting value of the register in accordance with the setting signal from the effect control CPU 120, a low slew rate output state is achieved by software or the normal slew rate is set. The output state may be set to be set.

  Further, in this embodiment, transmission of a control signal according to a low slew rate output state between output means (in this example, light emitter drivers) mounted on the same board, or output means mounted on different boards Although the case where the board | substrate (in this example, the light-emitting body control boards 16C-16F) in which only any one of the transmission of the control signal by the output state of the normal slew rate is performed is shown, such an aspect It cannot be caught. For example, when a plurality of light emitter drivers are mounted on one light emitter control board, a control signal is transmitted between the light emitter drivers on the same light emitter control board. In addition, it may be configured such that a control signal is transmitted to a light emitter driver mounted on another light emitter control board. In this case, for example, even if the light emitter driver is mounted on the same light emitter control board, the one that transmits the control signal between the light emitter drivers is set to the low slew rate output state, and the other light emitters are set. A device that outputs a control signal to the light-emitting driver mounted on the control board may be configured to be set to a normal slew rate output state.

  Also, even when a control signal is transmitted between light emitter drivers mounted on the same light emitter control board, the output state is not necessarily set to a low slew rate. When a control signal output from one mounted light emitter driver is branched on the substrate, the output state may be set to a normal slew rate. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a modification in the case where a control signal output from one light emitter driver mounted on a light emitter control board is branched on the board.

  In the first modification shown in FIG. 13, a control signal (clock signal and data through output) output from one light emitter driver 413d mounted on the light emitter control board 16G is branched on the board, The case where the control signal is transmitted to the light emitter driver 413e on the same light emitter control board 16G and the other branched control signal is transmitted to the light emitter driver 413f on the same light emitter control board 16G is shown. As shown in the first modification, even when the control signal is branched and transmitted to the other light emitter drivers 413e and 413f even on the same light emitter control board 16G, the control signal is attenuated by the branch. And is susceptible to noise. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 13, the S terminal may be set to L (low) and set to the normal slew rate output state to increase the noise resistance of the control signal.

  That is, in the case where a plurality of other output means provided in the same substrate as the output means are connected in parallel to the output means (in this example, as in the first modification shown in FIG. 13, the light emitter control board A control signal (through output of a clock signal and data) output from one light emitter driver 413d mounted on 16G is branched on the substrate, and one of the branched control signals is a light emitter on the same light emitter control substrate 16G When the other branched control signal is transmitted to the driver 413e and transmitted to the light emitter driver 413f on the same light emitter control board 16G), the output means is set to the first output state (in this example, As in the first modification shown in FIG. 13, in the light emitter driver 413d mounted on the light emitter control board 16G, the S terminal is set to L (low) and set to the normal slew rate output state. ) May be configured to. With this configuration, it is possible to increase the noise resistance of the control signal for preventing malfunction.

  In the second modification shown in FIG. 13, a control signal (clock signal and data through output) output from one light emitter driver 413g mounted on the light emitter control board 16H is branched on the board, The control signal is transmitted to the light emitter driver 413h on the same light emitter control board 16H, and the other branched control signal is transmitted to the light emitter driver (not shown) on the external light emitter control board (not shown). The case is shown. As shown in the second modification, even when the other branched control signal is transmitted to the external board, the control signal is attenuated by the branch and easily affected by noise, as in the first modification. . Therefore, as shown in FIG. 13, the S terminal may be set to L (low) and set to the normal slew rate output state to increase the noise resistance of the control signal. With this configuration, it is possible to increase the noise resistance of the control signal for preventing malfunction.

  That is, a plurality of other output means provided on each of the first board provided with the output means and the second board connected to the first board via the wiring member are connected in parallel to the output means. (In this example, as in Modification 2 shown in FIG. 13, a control signal (through output of a clock signal and data) output from one light emitter driver 413g mounted on the light emitter control board 16H) Is branched on the board, one of the branched control signals is transmitted to the light emitter driver 413h on the same light emitter control board 16H, and the other branched control signal is sent to an external light emitter control board (not shown). In the case of transmission to a light emitter driver (not shown), the output means is set to the first output state (in this example, as in the second modification shown in FIG. 13, the light emitter control board 16H). Light emitter driver mounted on S terminal may be configured to L is set to (low) is set to the output state of the conventional slew rate) in 13 g. With this configuration, it is possible to increase the noise resistance of the control signal for preventing malfunction.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the output means specifies from the specific signal output units (in this example, the driver output terminals Q0 to Q23, Q0 to Q11) grouped into a plurality of different groups by the parallel communication method. Signal (output signals from the driver output terminals Q0 to Q23, Q0 to Q11 in this example) (in this example, in the case of a 24-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit, as shown in FIG. In other words, in the case of a 12-channel serial-parallel conversion circuit, each group is divided into three groups of four channels). The output timing of the specific signal from the specific signal output unit varies from group to group (in this example, as shown in FIG. 9, the output timing of the output signal from the driver output terminals Q0 to Q23, Q0 to Q11 is a group. Everywhere). Therefore, the output timing of the signals from the drive output terminals Q0 to Q23 and Q0 to Q11 can be dispersed to spread the spectrum, prevent the generation of radiation noise, and further suppress the radio wave radiation from the substrate. .

  Moreover, according to this embodiment, the movable member (in this example, the movable part 302, the movable member 321) which performs operation | movement is provided. Further, the driving means for operating the movable member (in this example, the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330) are driven based on the specific signal output from the specific signal output unit of the same group of the output means. (In this example, as shown in FIG. 11, signals input to the same operation motor are connected to drive output terminals belonging to the same group). Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in driving accuracy of the driving means while suppressing radio wave radiation from the substrate.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, the output unit stops the output of the specific signal after a predetermined period (1 second in this example) after inputting the control signal (in this example, the time-out function). (In this example, the time-out function is set to the valid state by setting the T terminal to H (high). See FIG. 6). For this reason, it is possible to avoid malfunctions due to wiring problems and to control the electrical components stably.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the control signal continuation means for continuously outputting the control signal is provided (in this example, the effect control CPU 120 is, for example, in effect control process processing (see step S55)). By repeatedly outputting a control signal at least every predetermined period (1 second in this example), the lighting control of the panel side LEDs 9d, 9e, the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, and the right frame LED 9c is continuously executed, The drive control of the first effect motor 303 and the second effect motor 330 is continuously executed). Therefore, it is possible to realize control corresponding to the stop function of the output means.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the output means can set the stop function to be valid or invalid (in this example, the timeout function is set to the invalid state by setting the T terminal to L (low)). The time-out function is set to the valid state by setting the T terminal to H (high) (see FIG. 6). Therefore, it is possible to change the setting of the stop function of the output means according to the application, and it is possible to reduce the cost by sharing parts.

[Operation of pachinko machines]
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 25 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (S12). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (S13). ).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR4 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit (not shown) is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display 4A or 2 Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the special symbol display 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (S16). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process, thereby determining the normal symbol variation display mode using the random number MR4 for determining the normal symbol display result, and performing the display operation (for example, turning on the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20. ), Etc., to control the normal symbol variation display, the tilting operation setting of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits the control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (S17). As an example of these, in the command control process, the output port included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the control board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. Then, by turning it off, etc., it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in S15 shown in FIG. 25 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (S21). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in S22 to S29 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit.

  In the start winning determination process, first, it is determined whether or not there has been a first start winning or a second starting winning by the first start opening switch 22A or the second start opening switch 22B. If the random number MR1 for determining the result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted and the first start winning prize is obtained, the free entry in the first special figure holding storage unit is extracted. In the case of the second start winning prize, it is stored at the top of the empty entry in the second special figure reservation storage unit.

  The special symbol normal process of S22 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol indicator are displayed based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol storage unit and the second special symbol storage unit. It is determined whether or not to start the special game with 4B. In the special symbol normal process, whether the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the special symbol variation display result in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (the jackpot symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol indicator 4A or the second special symbol indicator 4B). One of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variation display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process of S23 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a variation pattern is selected from any of a plurality of variations using numerical data indicating a variation pattern determination random value MR3 based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variation display result is “big hit”. This includes the process of determining whether or not. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special diagram process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal processing of S22 and the variation pattern setting processing of S23, the variation pattern including the variation display time of the confirmed special symbol, the special symbol, and the effect symbol, which becomes the variation display result of the special symbol, is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed using the special symbol display result determination random number MR1, the jackpot type determination random value MR2, and the variation pattern determination random value MR3. The process which determines the fluctuation | variation display mode of is included.

  The special symbol variation process of S24 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation processing includes processing for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and the elapsed time since the special symbol started to vary. It includes processing to measure When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process of S25 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display unit 4A or the second special symbol display unit 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the definite special symbol that is the variation display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for performing the setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is on. When the big hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing of S26 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” and the like, for example, a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state. include. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release process of S27 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In the big hit opening process, the winning prize opening is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the special winning opening door solenoid 82, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The big hit release post-processing in S28 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is in the open state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, processing for setting to transmit a jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end processing of S29 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot ending process, the jackpot gaming state is terminated by the stage display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, the right frame LED 9c, the board side LEDs 9d and 9e, the movable member 321 and the like. Various settings to start waiting time until the waiting time corresponding to the period in which the ending effect as the effect operation to be notified elapses, and to start the probability variation control and the time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state ( And processing for setting a probability variation flag and a time reduction flag). When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  In the big hit ending process, the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit (not shown) is read to identify whether the big hit type is “non-probable big hit” or “probable big hit”. . If it is determined that the identified big hit type is not “non-probable variation big hit”, setting for starting the probability variation control (setting of the probability variation flag) is performed. In addition, when the specified big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit”, the setting for starting the time reduction control (in advance corresponding to the setting of the time reduction flag and the upper limit value of the special game that can be executed during the time reduction control). A predetermined count initial value (in this embodiment, “100” is set in the short-time counter).

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing 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) (S51).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes a movable member break-in process for performing a break-in operation for moving the movable member 321 (S51A). The movable member break-in process will be described later with reference to FIG. Then, the CPU 120 for effect control confirms the operation of a plurality of types of movement patterns of the movable member 321 in the effect such as the notice effect, or the initial position of the movable member 321 (in the present embodiment, the first position in the present embodiment). Position) is detected, or a movable member initialization process for moving the movable member 321 to the initial position is executed (S51B).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (turned on) in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53) and executes the following process.

  The effect control CPU 120 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag in accordance with the received effect control command (command analysis process: S54). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, which command is the effect control command stored in the buffer area is analyzed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (S55). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 5 is executed.

  Next, an effect random number update process for updating the counter value for generating effect random numbers such as jackpot symbol determination random numbers is executed (S56), and then the process proceeds to S52.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S55) in the effect control main process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a hold display notice effect determination process for determining the display pattern of the hold storage display together with the presence or absence of the hold display notice effect (S71). A hold display update process is executed to update the hold storage display in the first hold display area 5D and the second hold display area 5U to a display corresponding to the stored content of the start winning reception command buffer (S72).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 performs any one of S73 to S79 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S73): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the change pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change start process (S74).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S74): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75).

  Production symbol variation processing (S75): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76).

  Effect symbol variation stop processing (S76): Based on the reception of the effect control command (symbol confirmation command) for instructing all symbols to stop, control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S77) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S73).

  Jackpot display process (S77): After the end of the variation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 5 of the occurrence of a jackpot. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (S78).

  Big hit game processing (S78): Control during the big hit game is performed. For example, when receiving a special command during opening of the special prize opening or a designation command after opening the special prize opening, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S79).

  Big hit end effect process (S79): In the effect display device 5, 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 (S73).

[Structure of production unit]
Next, the rendering unit 300 will be described with reference to FIGS. 3A is a front view showing the effect unit, and FIG. 3B is a rear view. FIG. 15 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the effect unit is viewed obliquely from the front. FIG. 16 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which the effect unit is viewed obliquely from behind. 17A is a front view showing a state in which the movable part is in the tilted position, and FIG. 17B is a front view showing a state in which the movable part is in the standing position. 18A is a rear view showing a pinion gear, and FIG. 18B is a rear view showing a rack gear. FIGS. 19A and 19B are schematic views showing a state where the movable member is in the first position and FIG. 19B is a state where the movable member is in the second position. 21A is a schematic view showing a state in which the pinion gear is engaged with the rack gear, FIG. 21B is a state in which the rack gear is moved, and FIG. 21C is a state in which the rack gear is regulated. FIG. 22 is an enlarged view of a main part showing the state of gears until (A) to (D) are in a restricted state. 23A is a schematic diagram showing a restricted state, FIG. 23B is a schematic view showing a state in which the pinion gear is changed to a restricted release state by rotating the pinion gear in the first operation direction, and FIG. 23C is a driving initial state. 24A is a schematic view showing a restricted state, FIG. 24B is a schematic view showing a state where the pinion gear is changed to a restricted release state by rotating the pinion gear in the second operation direction, and FIG. 24C is an initial driving state.

  As shown in FIGS. 14 to 17, the effect unit 300 is provided between the game board 2 and the effect display device 5 provided on the back side of the game board 2, and is a base portion 301 fixed at a predetermined location. A movable portion 302 provided to be rotatable with respect to the base portion 301, a tilting position for tilting the movable portion 302 in a horizontal direction (see FIG. 17A), and a standing position for standing in a vertical direction (see FIG. B)), and a first effect motor 303 that rotates between them.

  A bearing hole 310 is formed through the base portion 301, and a guide groove 311 having an arc shape centering on the bearing hole 310 is formed around the bearing hole 310. At the lower right position of the bearing hole 310 on the back surface of the base portion 301, a first effect motor 303 that rotates the movable portion 302 is fixed on the back surface, and the drive projecting forward through the base portion 301. A turntable 312 is fixed to the tip of a shaft (not shown).

  A shaft member 313 that faces in the front-rear direction protrudes from a predetermined peripheral edge of the turntable 312, and the lower end of the link member 314 is pivotally supported by the shaft member 313. Further, a detection piece 315 is provided on the opposite side of the periphery of the turntable 312 to the shaft member 313, and the detection piece 315 is detected by a position detection sensor 316 provided below the turntable 312. The production control CPU 120 can specify that the movable portion 302 is located at the tilt position.

  The movable portion 302 includes a rotating member 320, a movable member 321 provided on the front side of the rotating member 320 so as to be slidable with respect to the rotating member 320, and a movable member on the back side of the rotating member 320. 321 and a rack gear 322 that moves integrally. The movable member 321 can be reciprocated between a first position on the rotating shaft 325 side with respect to the rotating member 320 and a second position farther from the rotating shaft 325 than the first position.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 executes a movable effect of moving the movable member 321 between the first position and the second position when the movable unit 302 is in the standing position. ing. The movable member 321 is at least partially retracted below the display screen of the effect display device 5 when in the first position, and at least partially overlaps the front side of the display screen of the effect display device 5 at the second position. (See FIG. 1).

  The rotating member 320 is formed of a substantially plate-like member extending in the left-right direction, and is provided on the right side of the front surface so as to project from the rotating shaft 325 and the left side of the rotating shaft 325 by being inserted into the bearing hole 310 from the rear side. The first guide shaft 326 inserted into the guide groove 311 from the rear side, and the second guide shaft 327 protruding from the upper right side of the rotation shaft 325 and inserted from the rear side into the guide groove 311 are protruded. Yes.

  The upper end of the link member 314 is pivotally supported at the tip of the second guide shaft 327 that is inserted through the guide groove 311 and protrudes to the front side of the base portion 301. That is, the turntable 312 and the rotation member 320 are connected via the link member 314. A coil spring 328 is provided on the outer periphery of the rotation shaft 325 to urge the rotation member 320 toward the standing position at all times.

  On the left side of the first guide shaft 326, a linear slide groove 329 that guides the movable member 321 in the left-right direction extends in the left-right direction. A second effect motor 330 for sliding the movable member 321 is fixed above the slide groove 329 on the front surface of the rotating member 320, and the drive shaft protrudes rearward through the base portion 301. A pinion gear 331 for operating the rack gear 322 is fixed to the tip of 330a. In the present embodiment, a stepping motor is applied as the second effect motor 330.

  A hook 332 that is engaged with the left end of the tension spring 323 for biasing the rack gear 322 is provided on the rear surface on the left side of the rotating member 320 so as to protrude rearward. In addition, a position detection sensor 333 that detects a detection piece 334 formed at the right end of the rack gear 322 is provided on the right rear surface, and the detection piece 334 is detected by the position detection sensor 333, thereby performing the effect control. The CPU 120 can specify that the movable member 321 is located at the first position.

  The movable member 321 has a disk-shaped light emitting part 321A and an attachment part 321B extending to the right side from the light emitting part 321A. The light emitting unit 321A is provided with a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) (not shown) inside, and can emit light forward. Further, two bosses 334a and 334b project from the rear surface of the mounting portion 321B. The bosses 334a and 334b are inserted into the slide groove 329 and are rack geared by screws N1 screwed from the rear surface side of the rack gear 322. By fixing 322, the movable member 321 disposed on the front side of the rotating member 320 and the rack gear 322 disposed on the rear side of the rotating member 320 are integrated.

  The integrated movable member 321 and rack gear 322 are guided so as to be slidable in the left-right direction with respect to the rotating member 320 by inserting two bosses 334 a and 334 b into the slide groove 329. Further, on the right side of the rack gear 322, a hook 335 is protruded rearward so that the right end of the tension spring 323 is locked to the hook 332 of the rotating member 320. That is, one end of the tension spring 323 is locked to the hook 332 of the rotating member 320 and the other end is locked to the hook 335 of the rack gear 322, so that the movable member 321 is always directed toward the second position. Energize.

  In the effect unit 300 configured as described above, the movable portion 302 is located at the tilted position as shown in FIG. 17A in the initial driving state. Then, when the turntable 312 is rotated clockwise by the first effect motor 303 by the front view, the second guide shaft 327 is pulled downward by the link member 314, so that the front view about the rotation shaft 325 is obtained. It rotates about 90 degrees clockwise and rotates to the standing position shown in FIG. In addition, since the urging force of the coil spring 328 acts when rotating from the tilt position to the standing position, the load on the first effect motor 303 is reduced. Further, the first effect motor 303 is reversely driven to rotate from the standing position to the tilt position.

  Next, the detailed structure of the pinion gear 331 and the rack gear 322 will be described. As shown in FIG. 18 (A), the pinion gear 331 is a rotary gear in which a plurality of drive teeth protrude from a part of the peripheral surface of the disk member. The drive teeth have a plurality of drive teeth 340A projecting in the rotational direction and a tooth thickness dimension L2 in a pitch circle having a radius from the drive shaft 330a to the position where the teeth mesh with each other than the tooth thickness dimension L1 of the drive teeth 340A. The driving teeth 340B have a large driving tooth 340B, and the tooth thickness dimension L3 in the pitch circle is longer than the tooth thickness dimensions L1 and L2 of the driving teeth 340A and 340B (tooth thickness dimension L1 <L2 <L3). ).

  In addition, since the tooth thickness dimensions L1, L2, and L3 of the drive teeth 340A, 340B, and 340C are different from each other in this way, the tip surface 342A of the drive tooth 340A, the tip surface 342B of the drive tooth 340B, and the tip surface 342C of the drive tooth 340C. The length in the circumferential direction in each is the same as the relationship between the tooth thickness dimensions L1, L2, and L3. That is, the circumferential length of the tip surface 342B is longer than the circumferential length of the tip surface 342A, and the circumferential length of the tip surface 342C is the circumferential direction of the tip surfaces 342A and 342B. It is longer than the length dimension of.

  In the present embodiment, the front end surfaces 342A and 342B are flat surfaces, and the front end surface 342C constituting a restricting portion described later is a curved surface along an arc centered on the drive shaft 330a.

  The tooth gap dimension L4 between each drive tooth 340A and drive tooth 340A and the tooth gap dimension L5 between drive tooth 340A and drive tooth 340B are the same (tooth gap dimension L4 = L5), and drive tooth 340A. And the tooth gap dimension L6 between the tooth and the drive tooth 340C is longer than the tooth gap dimensions L4 and L5 (L4, L5 <L6). These drive teeth 340A, 340B, and 340C are formed over about 1/3 of the circumferential surface, and the remaining 2/3 of the circumferential surface is a missing portion 341 in which the drive teeth are missing in the circumferential direction. Yes. That is, the pinion gear 331 has a meshing portion that has driving teeth and meshes with the rack gear 322, and a non-meshing portion that does not have driving teeth and does not mesh with the rack gear 322 on the peripheral surface.

  In the present embodiment, the pinion gear 331 is a first operation direction in which the clockwise direction in FIG. 18A moves the rack gear 322 from the second position to the first position, that is, in the first direction. The rotation is the second operation direction that moves the rack gear 322 from the first position to the second position, that is, in the second direction.

  As shown in FIG. 18B, the rack gear 322 is a gear in which a plurality of driven teeth protrude from a part of the side surface of the rod-shaped member. The driven teeth include a plurality of driven teeth 350A projecting along the side surface on the pinion gear 331 side, a driven tooth 350B having a tooth thickness dimension L12 larger than a tooth thickness dimension L11 of the driven tooth 350A at a position where the drive teeth mesh, The thickness dimension L13 has the driven tooth 350C longer than the tooth thickness dimensions L11 and L12 of the driven teeth 350A and 350B (tooth thickness dimension L11 <L12 <L13). Moreover, the front end surface of each driven tooth 350A, 350B, 350C is a flat surface.

  The tooth gap dimension L14 between each driven tooth 350A and the driven tooth 350A and the tooth gap dimension L15 between the driven tooth 350A and the driven tooth 350C are the same (tooth gap dimension L14 = L15), and the driven tooth 350A. The tooth gap dimension L16 between the tooth and the driven tooth 350B is longer than the tooth gap dimensions L14 and L15 (L14, L15 <L16).

  The tooth gap dimensions L14 and L15 of the rack gear 322 are dimensions corresponding to the tooth thickness dimension L1 of the drive tooth 340A, and the tooth gap dimensions L16 are dimensions corresponding to the tooth thickness dimension L2 of the drive tooth 340B. . Further, the tooth gap dimensions L4 and L5 in the pinion gear 331 are dimensions corresponding to the tooth thickness dimension L11 of the driven tooth 350A, and the tooth gap dimensions L6 are dimensions corresponding to the tooth thickness dimension L13 of the driven tooth 350C. .

  These driven teeth 350A, 350B, and 350C are formed from the lower part in the longitudinal direction of the side surface to the substantially vertical center, and the upper part from the center is a missing part 351 in which the driven tooth is missing in the longitudinal direction. That is, the rack gear 322 has a meshing portion that has driven teeth and meshes with the pinion gear 331 and a non-meshing portion that does not have driven gears and does not mesh with the pinion gear 331 on the side surface.

  In the present embodiment, rack gear 322 moves between an upper second position and a lower first position in FIG. That is, the pinion gear 331 rotates in the first operation direction to move from the second position to the first position, that is, moves in the first direction, and the pinion gear 331 rotates in the second operation direction from the first position to the second position. It moves to the position, that is, in the second direction.

  Next, operation modes of the pinion gear 331 and the rack gear 322 will be described with reference to FIGS. In the present embodiment, since the movable member 321 reciprocates between the first position and the second position when the movable part 302 is in the standing position, the movable part 302 is in the standing position below. The description will be made with reference to the vertical and horizontal directions.

  In this embodiment, an example in which the movable member 321 reciprocates between the first position and the second position when the movable part 302 is in the standing position will be described. However, the movable part 302 is in the tilted position. Sometimes, the movable member 321 may reciprocate between the first position and the second position during rotation.

  As shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B, the movable member 321 (rack gear 322) has a lower first position where the boss 334b is positioned at the lower end of the slide groove 329 with respect to the rotating member 320, and The boss 334a can reciprocate in the vertical direction between the upper second position located at the upper end of the slide groove 329.

  As shown in FIG. 19A, the movable member 321 is subjected to an upward biasing force by the tension spring 323 at the first position, but the pinion gear 331 and the rack gear 322 are driven by a drive tooth 340C as will be described later. When the tip of the follower tooth 350C of the leading end surface 342C of the first contact surface 342C comes into contact, the state changes to a restricted state (locked state) that restricts the upward movement of the movable member 321 due to the urging force of the tension spring 323. Even when the motor 330 is off, the movable member 321 is held in the first position. The details of the restricted state (locked state) will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 19B, when the restriction state is released, the movable member 321 is moved upward by the urging force of the tension spring 323 and then held at the second position by the tension spring 323. That is, the urging force by the tension spring 323 exceeds the load of the movable member 321.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 21A, the pinion gear 331 rotates in the first operating direction as shown in FIG. 21B in a state where the drive teeth 340B mesh with the corresponding driven teeth 350B from above. Thus, the drive teeth 340A and the corresponding driven teeth 350A mesh with each other, and the rack gear 322 moves in the first direction (downward) against the upward biasing force of the tension spring 323. Then, as shown in FIG. 21C, the tooth tip of the driven tooth 350C comes into contact with the tip surface 342C of the drive tooth 340C, and the rack gear 322, that is, the movable member 321 is held in the first position. The

  Here, the details when changing from the restriction release state to the restriction state (lock state) will be described. As shown in FIG. 21A, when the movable member 321 is in the second position, the drive teeth 340A and 340B mesh with the driven teeth 350A and 350B when the pinion gear 331 rotates in the first operating direction. Thus, the rack gear 322 moves in the first direction against the upward biasing force of the tension spring 323, and the movable member 321 descends toward the first position.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 22A, before the engagement of the drive teeth 340A adjacent to the drive teeth 340C among the plurality and the driven teeth 350A adjacent to the driven teeth 350C of the plurality is released, the drive teeth 340C are released. And the driven teeth 350C are meshed, and the meshing of the drive teeth 340A and the driven teeth 350A is released. Then, as shown in FIG. 22B, after the drive teeth 340C face the missing part 351 of the rack gear 322, the tooth tips of the drive teeth 340C move from the tooth roots of the tooth surfaces of the driven teeth 350C toward the tooth tips. I will do it.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 22C, when the tooth tip of the drive tooth 340C is separated from the tooth surface of the driven tooth 350C by the rotation of the pinion gear 331, the engagement between the drive tooth 340C and the driven tooth 350C is released. That is, the drive tooth 340C is an adjacent drive tooth adjacent to the missing portion 341, and the driven tooth 350C is an adjacent driven tooth adjacent to the missing portion 351 (the drive tooth 340C is the rear of the first direction among the plurality of driven teeth. Since the transmission of the power to move the rack gear 322 in the first direction is interrupted by the meshing of the subsequent drive teeth and the driven teeth, the rotation of the pinion gear 331 is stopped. Thus, when the tooth tip of the drive tooth 340C is separated from the tooth surface of the driven tooth 350C and the engagement between the drive tooth 340C and the driven tooth 350C is released, the rack gear 322 tries to move in the second direction by the urging force of the tension spring 323. To do.

  22C, when the pinion gear 331 further rotates, the tip surface 342C of the drive tooth 340C intersects the tooth tip line T passing through the tooth tips of the driven teeth 350A, 350B, 350C of the rack gear 322. To do. At this time, as described above, the transmission of the power for moving the rack gear 322 in the first direction due to the meshing of the subsequent drive tooth and the driven tooth is interrupted, so that the rack gear 322 receives the first force by the urging force of the tension spring 323. In order to move in two directions, the tooth tip of the driven tooth 350C comes into contact with the tip surface 342C of the drive tooth 340C.

  Thus, the contact point S with respect to the drive tooth 340C in the driven tooth 350C moves from the tooth surface of the drive tooth 340C (see FIG. 22A) to the tooth tip of the drive tooth 340C (see FIG. 22B). ), And moves to the front end surface 342C of the drive tooth 340C (see FIG. 22C). That is, it moves to the tip surface 342C so as to slide while keeping sliding contact from the tooth surface of the drive tooth 340C toward the tooth tip.

  Thereafter, when the tooth tip of the driven tooth 350C reaches a substantially central position in the circumferential direction on the tip end surface 342C, the second effect motor 330 is turned off and the rotation of the pinion gear 331 is stopped (see FIG. 22D). . In this state, the tip end surface 342C is inclined to the rack gear 322 side in the second direction so as to intersect the tooth tip line T, and the rack gear 322 is directed upward by the biasing force of the tension spring 323. As a result, the tooth tip of the driven tooth 350C is pressed against the tip end surface 342C, and a restriction state (lock state) is established in which the movement of the rack gear 322 in the second direction is restricted. That is, the drive teeth 340 </ b> C and the driven teeth 350 </ b> C constitute restriction means for restricting the movement of the rack gear 322 in the second direction (upward direction).

  Further, the pinion gear 331 is a gear that is rotated by the second effect motor 330, and the front end surface 342C constituting the restricting portion is configured by a curved surface along an arc centered on the drive shaft 330a of the pinion gear 331. Thus, as shown in FIG. 22C, after the contact point S of the driven tooth 350C with respect to the drive tooth 340C moves from the tooth surface of the drive tooth 340C to the tip surface 342C, the pinion gear 331 reaches the position shown in FIG. Does not displace the contact point S between the driven tooth 350C and the tip end surface 342C in the second direction of the rack gear 322, so that the rack gear 322 moves slightly according to the rotation of the pinion gear 331, that is, the movable member 321. It is possible to prevent the player from slightly rising and making the player feel uncomfortable.

  For example, when the tip surface 342C constituting the restricting portion is a flat surface, as shown in FIG. 22C, the contact point S of the driven tooth 350C with the drive tooth 340C is changed from the tooth surface of the drive tooth 340C to the tip surface 342C. After the movement, when the pinion gear 331 rotates to the position shown in FIG. 22D, the contact point S ′ between the driven tooth 350C and the tip surface 342C is displaced in the second direction of the rack gear 322. Further, when the pinion gear 331 is rotated in the first operation direction to release the restricted state, the urging force by the tension spring 323 is increased as compared with the case where the distal end surface 342C is a curved surface, and therefore for the second effect. The load applied to the motor 330 is increased. Therefore, it is preferable that the front end surface 342C is configured by a curved surface along an arc centered on the drive shaft 330a of the pinion gear 331.

  In the present embodiment, since the second performance motor 330 is a stepping motor, the drive teeth 340C are stopped at the restriction position shown in FIG. 22D by the number of steps (rotation angle) from the reference position. The rotation of the pinion gear 331 can be stopped. For example, a sensor or the like that detects that the drive tooth 340C is in the restriction position shown in FIG. 22D is provided, and the pinion gear 331 is rotated based on the detection state from the sensor. The rotation may be stopped.

  In addition, for example, stop positions for stopping the rotation of the pinion gear 331 when changing to the restricted state are set at a plurality of locations within the range where the driven teeth 350C abut on the tip surface 342C, and stopped at different locations every predetermined number of times. By doing so, it is possible to avoid local deformation of the tip surface 342C due to wear due to repeated stops. In this case, for example, it is conceivable to extend the distal end surface 342C over the circumferential direction of the missing portion 341.

  Next, a method for canceling the restricted state will be described. First, in the restricted state shown in FIG. 23A, by rotating the pinion gear 331 in the first operating direction, the drive teeth 340C move and the tooth tips of the driven teeth 350C move away from the tip surface 342C, and the missing portion 341 When the intersection of the tip surface 342C and the tooth tip line T is released facing the rack gear 322, the restriction of the driven tooth 350C by the tip surface 342C is released, and the regulation state is changed to the regulation release state.

  As shown in FIG. 23B, the rack gear 322 is lifted in the second direction by the tensile force of the tension spring 323 when the restriction is released, so that the movable member 321 moves from the first position toward the second position. Move at high speed. In the present embodiment, since the first position is the initial driving position, as shown in FIG. 23C, the pinion gear 331 is rotated in the first operating direction even after the restriction is released. When the drive teeth 340B reach the position where they are engaged with the driven teeth 350B, the second effect motor 330 is turned off to stop the rotation of the pinion gear 331.

  Therefore, when moving the movable member 321 from the second position to the first position, the pinion gear 331 is further rotated in the first operation direction, so that the rack gear is engaged with the drive teeth 340B and 340A and the driven teeth 350B and 350A. 322 can be moved in the first direction. In this way, the movable member 321 can be moved from the first position to the second position and can be moved from the second position to the first position by simply rotating the pinion gear 331 in the first operation direction. The control load of the effect control CPU 120 that controls the second effect motor 330 can be reduced.

  FIG. 24 shows another example of a method for canceling the restricted state. In the restricted state shown in FIG. 24 (A), by rotating the pinion gear 331 in the second operation direction opposite to the first operation direction, the drive teeth 340C move and the tooth tips of the driven teeth 350C move away from the tip surface 342C. The intersection between the tip surface 342C and the tooth tip line T is released, but the driven tooth 350C enters the tooth gap between the driving tooth 340C and the driving tooth 340A, and as shown in FIG. Since the tooth surface of the tooth 350C contacts with the tooth surface of the driving tooth 340C, the movement of the rack gear 322 in the second direction by the tension spring 323 is restricted by the contact with the driving tooth 340C.

  Therefore, the rack gear 322 can be raised by the rotation of the pinion gear 331 by further rotating the pinion gear 331 in the second operation direction. That is, as shown in FIG. 23, when the restricted state is released by rotating the pinion gear 331 in the first operating direction in the restricted state, the movable member 321 is moved from the first position at a predetermined speed by the urging force of the tension spring 323. 24, when the restricted state is released by rotating the pinion gear 331 in the second operation direction in the restricted state, as shown in FIG. 24, the movable member 321 is moved from the first position to the second position at an arbitrary speed. It can be moved to a position.

  Specifically, if the pinion gear 331 is rotated at a low speed, the movable member 321 can be raised at a low speed, and if the pinion gear 331 is rotated at a high speed, the movable member 321 can be raised at a high speed. Moreover, it can be raised in various ways, such as being stopped while being raised, or moved up and down.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the pinion gear 331 as the drive gear that is rotated (operated) by the second effect motor 330 as the drive source, and the pinion gear 331 A rack gear 322 as a driven gear to be meshed, and the rack gear 322 is urged by a tension spring 323 in a second direction opposite to the first direction moved (actuated) by the pinion gear 331, and the pinion gear 331 is And a missing portion 341 in which a part of the drive teeth 340A, 340B, and 340C are missing, and a tip surface 342C as a restricting portion provided at the tip of the drive tooth 340C as an adjacent drive tooth adjacent to the missing portion 341. After the meshing of the drive teeth 340C and the driven teeth 350C of the rack gear 322 is released, the driven teeth 350C Movement in the second direction of the rack gear 322 is restricted by abutting the 42C.

  That is, when the engagement between the drive teeth 340C and the driven teeth 350C is released and the missing portion 341 faces the rack gear 322, the driven teeth 350C of the rack gear 322 biased in the second direction come into contact with the tip surface 342C. Movement in the second direction is restricted. As described above, the movement of the rack gear 322 in the second direction can be restricted by using the front end surface 342C provided on the drive teeth 340C of the pinion gear 331, so that the rack gear 322 and the movable member 321 move in the first direction. The operation of the rack gear 322 can be stopped with a simple structure of the driving gear and the driven gear without increasing the number of parts by providing a regulating means for regulating the noise separately.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the rack gear 322 which is a driven gear was urged | biased by the 2nd direction by the tension spring 323, this invention is not limited to this, A driven gear is a thing other than a spring member. It may be biased in the second direction by the biasing means. Further, for example, when the movable portion 302 is provided upside down, the rack gear 322 is always urged downward (second direction) due to the load of the movable member 321, and thus is urged in the second direction by its own weight. Are also included.

  The pinion gear 331 is a gear that is rotated by the second effect motor 330, and the rack gear 322 has a first position (position shown in FIG. 19A) and a second position that is different from the first position (FIG. 19 ( C), and the pinion gear 331 rotates in the first operation direction that operates the rack gear 322 in the first direction, so that the drive teeth 340A, 340B, 340C and the driven teeth 350A, After moving from the second position to the first position by meshing with 350B and 350C, the missing portion 341 faces and the meshing between the drive teeth 340A, 340B and 340C and the driven teeth 350A, 350B and 350C is released, It is biased in the second direction by the tension spring 323 and operates from the first position to the second position.

  As described above, the rack gear 322 can be reciprocated only by rotating the pinion gear 331 in the first operation direction, so that the control load of the second effect motor 330 can be reduced.

  Further, in a restricted state in which the movement of the rack gear 322 in the second direction is restricted by the contact of the driven teeth 350C with the tip surface 342C, the pinion gear 331 is moved in the first direction as shown in FIG. It can be released by operating in the first operating direction to be operated or in the second operating direction opposite to the first operating direction as shown in FIG.

  By doing so, if the restricted state is not released even if the pinion gear 331 is rotated in one of the first operating direction and the second operating direction, the rack gear 322 is released by operating in the other direction. This makes it easy to avoid that the driven tooth 350C is engaged with the tip end surface 342C and cannot move the rack gear 322.

  Further, in the restricted state, the operation mode of the rack gear 322 differs between when the pinion gear 331 is rotated in the first operation direction and when the pinion gear 331 is rotated in the second operation direction. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 23 (B), when the pinion gear 331 is rotated in the first operation direction, the rack gear 322 is raised by the urging force of the tension spring 323, and as shown in FIG. 24 (B). When the pinion gear 331 is rotated in the second operation direction, the rack gear 322 is raised according to the rotation of the pinion gear 331, so that the operation mode of the movable member 321 integrated with the rack gear 322 can be diversified.

  Further, the tooth thickness dimension L3 of the drive teeth 340C is longer than the tooth thickness dimensions L1 and L2 of the other drive teeth 340A and 340B (for example, the tooth thickness dimension L1 <L2 <L3). By doing so, it is possible to prevent damage or the like due to a load applied to the drive teeth 340C when the meshed state is changed from the non-engaged state not meshed with the driven teeth 350A, 350B, 350C. In addition, since the tooth thickness dimension L3 is widened, the tip end surface 342C constituting the restricting portion is also widened, so that the driven tooth 350C is easily restricted.

  The pinion gear 331 is a gear that is rotated by the second effect motor 330, and the distal end surface 342C that constitutes the restricting portion is configured by a curved surface that follows an arc centered on the drive shaft 330a of the pinion gear 331. Even if the pinion gear 331 rotates while the driven tooth 350C is in contact with the front end surface 342C, the contact point S between the driven tooth 350C and the front end surface 342C is not displaced in the moving direction of the rack gear 322. As a result, the rack gear 322 can be prevented from finely moving according to the rotation.

  Further, the tooth thickness dimension L13 of the driven tooth 350C meshing with the drive tooth 340C in the driven tooth is longer than the tooth thickness dimensions L11 and L12 of the other driven teeth 350B and 350C (tooth thickness dimension L11 <L12). <L13) By doing so, it is possible to prevent damage or the like due to a load applied to the driven tooth 350C when the meshed state is changed from the non-engaged state that is not meshed with the drive tooth 340C. Further, it is possible to prevent damage due to a load applied by a force biased in the second direction in a state where the contact portion is in contact with the restriction portion.

[Direction unit cable]
Referring to FIGS. 14, 19, and 20, the effect unit 300 is provided with a cable 361 that supplies power to the LED of the light emitting unit 321 </ b> A of the movable member 321.

  20A and 20B schematically show the side surfaces of FIGS. 19A and 19B, respectively. In FIG. 20, the distance between the movable member 321 and the rotation member 320 and the distance between the rotation member 320 and the rack gear 322 are drawn wider for the sake of clarity. It is narrower than.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the cable 361 is moved from the connector 363 provided on the relay board from the effect control board 12 of the base 301 to the movable member 321 via the pressing member 364 of the cable 361 provided on the rotating member 320. The LED of the light emitting unit 321A is connected to a connector 362 provided on the LED board on which the LED is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 20A, when the movable member 321 is waiting in the first position, the portion between the pressing member 364 and the connector 362 of the cable 361 is considerably bent. .

  As shown in FIG. 20B, when the movable member 321 has advanced to the second position, the portion between the pressing member 364 of the cable 361 and the connector 362 is extended and has no margin. Become.

  For this reason, a force in a direction from the second position toward the first position is applied to the movable member 321 by the cable 361. When the cable 361 is stretched, the covering material of the cable 361 is resin. Therefore, when the cable 361 is cold, the force applied to the movable member 321 by the cable 361 is less than when the cable 361 is cold. Become stronger.

  The tension spring 323 is pulled by the second effect motor 330 until the movable member 321 reaches the second position. For this reason, the second performance motor 330 can generate a force stronger than the tensile force (biasing force) in a state where the tension spring 323 is most pulled.

  As described above, the urging force by the tension spring 323 exceeds the load of the movable member 321. However, when the urging force by the tension spring 323 is increased, the output of the second effect motor 330 that pulls the tension spring 323 needs to be increased. When a motor with a large output is used, the manufacturing cost increases, and therefore it is preferable that the output of the motor be the minimum necessary.

  As the tension spring 323 in the present embodiment, not only the load of the movable member 321 but also the force of pulling the movable member 321 when the cable 361 is extended, and the cost of the second effect motor 330 are considered. A spring that can obtain the minimum required biasing force is used.

  For this reason, in the unlikely event that a cable 361 having poor quality is used and it becomes hard at a low temperature, it is considered that the biasing force of the tension spring 323 is insufficient when the movable member 321 is first moved. Normally, cables that are harder than expected at low temperatures are not used.

  However, in this embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 that has been left and cooled at night is started in order to prevent a situation in which the urging force of the tension spring 323 is insufficient, a later-described diagram is used. As shown in step S515 of 29, a break-in operation is performed to acclimate the movement of the movable member 321. By performing the running-in operation of moving the movable member 321 from the first position to the second position, the cable 361 can be bent and stretched, so that the cable 361 can be used flexibly. As a result, a situation where the urging force of the tension spring 323 is insufficient can be prevented.

  In the present embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, the cable 361 is used to generate heat (the effect display device 5, the first effect motor 303, and the second effect motor 330). Since it is provided in the vicinity, the cable 361 is kept highly flexible by heat.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the movable member break-in process (S51A) in the effect control main process. Referring to FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 120 controls the first effect motor 303 so as to move the movable portion 302 to the standing position (S511).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an abnormality is detected in the movement of the movable portion 302 (S512). When it is determined that an abnormality has been detected (YES in S512), the effect control CPU 120 notifies the abnormality of the movable unit 302 (S513). The notification is performed by display on the effect display device 5 and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  Next, the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not an operation for stopping the notification has been performed by a store clerk of the amusement store (S514). When it is determined that an abnormality in the movement of the movable unit 302 has not been detected (NO in S512), and when it has been determined that an operation to stop notification has been performed (YES in S514), the effect control CPU 120 is movable. The second effect motor 330 is controlled to move the member 321 to the first position (S515). Here, the movable member 321 may be reciprocated between the second position and the first position.

  Thus, since the movable member is moved by the second effect motor 330 having a stronger force than the tension spring 323, the movable member 321 can be moved more reliably. Accordingly, the movement of the cable 361 and the movable member 321 can be accustomed by changing the cable 361 from the bent state to the extended state.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an abnormality has been detected in the movement of the movable member 321 (S516). When it is determined that an abnormality has been detected (YES in S516), the effect control CPU 120 notifies the abnormality of the movable member 321 (S517). The notification is performed by display on the effect display device 5 and sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an operation for stopping the notification has been performed by a store clerk of the game store (S518). When it is determined that an abnormality in the movement of the movable member 321 is not detected (NO in S516), and when it is determined that an operation for stopping the notification is performed (YES in S518), the effect control CPU 120 executes Return the process to be performed to the caller of this process.

[Modification of movable part drive mechanism]
Next, a modified example of the movable part driving mechanism will be described. 30 (A) to 30 (D) are explanatory views showing a situation in which the regulation unit as the first modification of the movable part drive mechanism is changed to the regulation state. FIGS. 31A to 31D are explanatory views showing a situation in which the restriction unit as the second modification of the movable part driving mechanism is changed to the restriction state. 32 (A) to 32 (D) are explanatory diagrams showing a situation in which the state is changed to the restricted state by the restricting means as the third modification of the movable portion driving mechanism. FIG. 33A is an explanatory diagram showing a restricting portion as a fourth modification of the movable portion drive mechanism, and FIG. 33B is an explanatory view showing a restricting portion as the fifth modification of the movable portion driving mechanism.

  In the embodiment, the pinion gear 331 is applied as an example of the drive gear, and the rack gear 322 is applied as an example of the driven gear. However, the movable part drive mechanism is not limited to this, and the drive gear and the driven gear are not limited thereto. The type of can be changed variously.

  For example, as in Modification 1 shown in FIG. 30, both the drive gear G1 and the driven gear G2 are rotating gears, and as shown in FIGS. 30A to 30D, the drive gear G1 is moved in the first operating direction. By rotating, the driven tooth 410 is brought into contact with the tip surface 402 of the driving tooth 400 adjacent to the missing portion 401 among the plurality of driving teeth, and the movement state of the driven gear G2 in the second direction is restricted. can do.

  Thus, a rotating gear may be applied as the driven gear. In the above embodiment, the tooth thickness dimension L13 of the driven tooth 350C that meshes with the drive tooth 340C as the adjacent drive tooth is longer than the tooth thickness dimensions L11 and L12 of the other driven teeth 350B and 350C. However, the movable part drive mechanism is not limited to this, and the tooth thickness dimension L13 of the driven tooth 410 meshing with the drive tooth 400 as the adjacent drive tooth is greater than the tooth thickness dimensions L11, 12 of the other driven teeth. May not be long.

  Further, as in Modification 2 shown in FIG. 31, the drive gear G3 is a rack gear and the driven gear G4 is a rotation gear, and as shown in FIGS. 31A to 31D, the drive gear G3 is moved in the first operation direction. By moving, the driven tooth 410 of the driving tooth 400 adjacent to the missing portion 401 among the plurality of driving teeth is brought into contact with the driven tooth 410, and a controlled state in which the movement of the driven gear G4 in the second direction is restricted. be able to. Thus, a rack gear may be applied as the drive gear.

  In the embodiment, the tooth thickness dimension L3 of the drive tooth 340C as the adjacent drive tooth having the tip surface 342C as the restricting portion is longer than the tooth thickness dimensions L1 and L2 of the other drive teeth 340A and 340B. However, the movable part drive mechanism is not limited to this, and the tooth thickness dimension L3 of the drive teeth 340C is longer than the tooth thickness dimensions L1 and L2 of the other drive teeth 340A and 340B. It does not have to be.

  Specifically, as in Modification 3 shown in FIG. 32, the drive gear G5 is a rotation gear, the driven gear G6 is a rack gear, and the drive gear G5 is a first gear as shown in FIGS. By moving in the operating direction, the driven tooth 410 of the driving tooth 400 adjacent to the missing portion 401 among the plurality of driving teeth is brought into contact with the driven tooth 410, and movement of the driven gear G6 in the second direction is restricted. It can be in a regulated state. Thus, the circumferential length of the tip surface 402 of the driving tooth 400 as the adjacent driving tooth does not necessarily have to be longer than the circumferential length of the tip surface of the other driving teeth. As shown in FIG. 32 (D), when the tip surface 402 crosses the tooth tip line T, it is substantially the same as or shorter than the circumferential length of the tip surface of the other drive teeth. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, the front end surface 342C as the restricting portion is a curved surface along an arc centered on the drive shaft 330a. However, the movable portion drive mechanism is not limited to this, for example, Further, it may be constituted by a flat surface, a spherical surface or a concave surface. Further, as shown in Modification 4 of FIG. 33A, by forming a locking recess 420 or the like in which the driven tooth 350C can be locked on a part of the tip surface or the entire tip surface, the driven tooth 350C Even if it slides on the front end surface 342C, the tooth tip of the driven tooth 350C is easily engaged with the engaging recess 420, so that the driven tooth 350C slides on the front end surface 342C as the restricting portion to be in a restricted state. It can suppress becoming difficult to change.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the front end surface 342C of the drive tooth 340C adjacent to the missing part 341 was applied as an example of the restriction part, the movable part drive mechanism is not limited to this, and the restriction part Is not limited to that constituted by the front end surface of the drive teeth, and as shown in Modification 5 of FIG. 33B, the front end surface 342C of the drive teeth 340C and the missing portion from the front end surface 342C It is good also as a control surface comprised by the extended surface 430 extended to the 341 side. That is, the restricting portion is not only formed by the tip surface of the drive tooth, but may be configured at a portion that does not function as the drive tooth, such as an extended surface extending from the tip surface to the missing portion side. Good.

  Further, the length dimension in the operation direction of the regulating surface composed of the front end surface 342C and the extending surface 430 constituting the regulating portion is not limited to those described in the above-described embodiment and modification examples. A regulating surface such as the installation surface 430 may be extended along the longitudinal direction of the missing portion 341.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment and the modifications 1-4, the drive gear had the missing part which the drive tooth missing on the back side of the 1st operation direction of the adjacent drive tooth, but a missing part is a drive tooth. For example, a gear in which drive teeth are formed only on the arc of a fan-shaped gear, or a rack gear in which adjacent drive teeth are formed at the rear end of the first operation direction are also missing portions. Will have.

  In addition, the driven gear also has a missing portion in which the driven tooth on the rear side in the first direction is missing. For example, a gear in which the driven tooth is formed only on the arc of the fan-shaped gear or an adjacent drive tooth The rack gear or the like in which the driven teeth that mesh with the rear end portion are formed at the rear end portion in the first direction also has a missing portion.

  In the above embodiment, the rack gear and the pinion gear are applied as the types of the drive gear and the driven gear. However, the movable part drive mechanism is not limited to this, and a spur gear, a bevel gear, a helical gear, etc. May be applied.

  In the above embodiment, the pinion gear 331 fixed to the drive shaft 330a of the second effect motor 330 is used as the drive gear, and the rack gear 322 integrated with the movable member 321 is used as the driven gear. The partial drive mechanism is not limited to this, and it is only necessary that two gears meshed with each other among the plurality of gears driven by the drive source are the drive gear and the driven gear. For example, a gear that directly or indirectly meshes with the pinion gear 331 may be a drive gear, and a gear that meshes with the drive gear may be a driven gear. Further, the movable member 321 may not be provided directly on the rack gear 322 that is a driven gear. For example, the movable member 321 may be provided on a part of a power transmission mechanism that transmits the power of the rack gear 322.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the drive gear and the driven gear were applied as a drive mechanism which moves the movable member 321 between the 1st position and the 2nd position with respect to the rotation member 320, to this, For example, the driving gear and the driven gear of the present invention may be applied as a driving mechanism for driving the movable portion 302 between the tilt position and the standing position, or other movable mechanisms. You may apply as a drive mechanism of an effect unit. In addition to those that are applied to the drive mechanism that drives the movable part for production in this way, for example, a drive mechanism that opens and closes the door for the special prize winning device 7 and the like, etc. You may apply as a drive mechanism of a part.

[Example of production using movable members]
Next, a production example using the movable member 321 will be described. FIG. 34 is a display screen diagram of the effect display device 5 when the battle reach effect is executed. FIG. 35 is a display screen diagram of the effect display device 5 when the story reach effect is executed.

  The battle reach effect and the story reach effect are executed by the effect control CPU 120. Battle reach production and story reach production are multiple types of special reach production (supermarkets) that have a higher percentage of selections that result in jackpot display results compared to normal reach production called normal reach. It is a specific super reach production included in the “reach production”. Furthermore, in these super reach productions, the jackpot expectation is set, for example, as a relationship of battle reach production <story reach production. Note that the expectation of jackpot between the battle reach production and the story reach production may be reversed.

  Each of the battle reach effect and the story reach effect is an effect in which the effect display by the image display of the effect display device 5 and the effect operation of the movable member 321 are combined.

  The battle reach effect shown in FIG. 34 will be described. In the effect symbol variation display, the effect symbol variation display is started simultaneously in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In accordance with a predetermined stop order such as “medium”, the variation display of the effect symbols is sequentially stopped in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5R, and 5C, and finally the effect symbols are stopped in all the effect symbol display areas. Thus, when the display result is derived and displayed, the variable display ends.

  After the effect symbols are displayed all at once, as shown in FIG. 34A, when the “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R are stopped, the same symbol is stopped. It becomes a state. The variation display until the timing of reaching the reach state is executed in a normal variation display effect mode that does not differ between normal reach and super reach. The normal reach and the super reach differ in the production mode after reaching the reach state.

  When the battle reach effect is executed as the reach effect, the effect symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are reduced as shown in FIG. In a small symbol display format, it is moved and displayed in the upper right corner of the screen, and a message image 53 indicating “battle reach” is displayed in the center of the screen. Thereby, it is notified that the battle reach effect is executed.

  In battle reach production, as shown in FIGS. 34 (C) to (E), a video in which an ally character 61 (player's ally side) and an enemy character 62 (player's enemy side) battle each other (battle). A battle effect that displays an image (effect including the output of the sound effect during the battle and the music sound during the battle) is executed.

  In the battle reach effect, when the fluctuation display result becomes the jackpot display result, a victory effect image display in which the teammate character 61 wins is displayed as shown in FIG. 34 (E), and further, in FIGS. 34 (D) and (E). As shown, an image in which the particle effect image 71 is superimposed on the victory effect image is displayed, and the movable member 321 moves to the standing position, and the victory effect that appears in front of the display area of the effect display device 5 is executed. Is done.

  On the other hand, in the battle reach effect, when the fluctuation display result becomes the deviated display result, a defeat effect that displays an image in which the teammate character 61 loses is performed, and the particle effect image 71 as shown in FIGS. 34 (D) and (E). And the effect using the movable member 321 is not executed.

  Specifically, in the battle effect, after the display that the teammate character 61 and the enemy character 62 appear as shown in FIG. 34C, the teammate character 61 and the enemy character are displayed as shown in FIG. A moving image in which 62 battles (battles) is displayed. For example, FIG. 34D shows a scene in which the teammate character 61 attacks the enemy character 62. As shown in FIG. 34 (D), in the battle effect, in the scene where the teammate character 61 attacks (scene that suggests victory), the particle effect image as the effect display is displayed in the area at the lower center of the screen of the effect display device 5. 71 is made to appear and a particle effect effect is displayed in a superimposed manner on the victory effect display. When the teammate character 61 wins, as shown in FIG. 34E, a victory effect is displayed in which an image that can identify that the teammate character 61 has beaten the enemy character 62 and the teammate character 61 has won is displayed. Is done. In the victory effect, as shown in FIG. 34E, the movable body operation effect that appears in the central area of the display area of the effect display device 5 is obtained by moving the movable member 321 to the standing position. Is done. The appearing movable member 321 is caused to emit light.

  As shown in FIG. 34E, when the movable member 321 appears due to the movable body operation effect and moves to the standing position, the number of appearance display of the particle effect image 71 to be superimposed is increased around the movable member 321. Thus, a moving image showing a display mode in which the display range of the particle effect image 71 is expanded is displayed. The moving image is an effect executed using the particle effect image 71 in order to enhance the effect based on the operation of the movable member 321 and is called an operation effect effect. By such an operation effect effect, an effect related to the operation mode of the movable member 321 and the display mode of the particle effect image 71 is executed. By executing such an effect, it is possible to produce an effect in which the operation of the movable body and the effect effect display of the display means are linked.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 34 (F), the message display 55 in which the big win display result (same design stop) is derived and displayed in the effect design that has been displayed in the small design format, and the message “Congratulations” is displayed. , It is displayed in the center of the screen as a reach result effect which is an effect indicating the result of the reach state. Thereby, it is notified that the player has won the battle reach effect (having a big hit). Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 34 (G), the effect symbol in which the big hit display result is displayed in the small symbol format is returned to the original size and the original position as shown in FIG. A stop symbol effect is displayed in which a message image 74 showing the word “big hit” is displayed below the effect symbol.

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

  Next, the story reach effect shown in FIG. 35 will be described. After the display of the effect symbols is started all at once, as shown in FIG. 35A, after the “left” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L and 5R are stopped to reach the reach state, the reach effect is obtained. As shown in FIG. 35B, first, the effect symbols in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” are reduced as shown in FIG. In a small symbol display format, it is moved and displayed in the upper right corner of the screen, and a message image 54A showing the characters “first half of the story” is displayed in the center of the screen. Thereby, it is notified that the story reach effect is executed.

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

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

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

  After the message image 54A is displayed, a moving image developed in accordance with the story corresponding to the “first half of the story” is displayed. When the “first half of the story” is finished and the “second half of the story” is subsequently executed, as shown in FIG. 35 (C), a message image 54B showing the characters “second half of the story” is displayed in the center of the screen. The Thereby, it is notified that the story reach production is continuously executed. In the story reach effect, an image for notifying that it is a story reach effect such as the message images 54A and 54B may not be displayed.

  After the message image 54B is displayed, a moving image developed according to the story corresponding to the “second half of the story” is displayed. In the story reach production, when the variable display result is the jackpot display result, the flame effect image 73 is superimposed on the black image 72 as shown in FIG. 35D as an image display that can specify that the story is complete. In addition, as shown in FIG. 35E, the movable member 321 moves to the standing position, and the story completion effect that appears in front of the display area of the effect display device 5 is executed.

  On the other hand, in the story reach effect, when the variable display result is an outlier display result, a story incomplete effect that can specify that the story is not completed is performed, and a black image 72 as shown in FIGS. 35 (D) and (E). The effect using the flame effect image 73 and the movable member 321 is not executed.

  Specifically, in the story completion effect, as shown in FIG. 35 (D), the entire display area of the effect display device 5 is changed to a black image 72, and in the area at the lower center of the screen of the effect display device 5, An effect of superimposing and displaying the flame effect image 73 as an effect display on the black image 72 is performed. In the story completion effect, as shown in FIG. 35 (E), the movable body operation effect that appears in the central area of the display area of the effect display device 5 by moving the movable member 321 to the standing position. Is done. The appearing movable member 321 is caused to emit light.

  As shown in FIG. 35 (E), when the movable member 321 appears due to the movable body operation effect and moves to the standing position, the flame of the flame effect image 73 to be superimposed is increased around the movable member 321 and the flame is increased. A moving image showing a display mode in which the display range of the effect image 73 is enlarged is displayed. The moving image is an effect executed using the flame effect image 73 in order to enhance the effect based on the operation of the movable member 321, and is called an operation effect effect as in the case of FIG. By such an operation effect effect, an effect related to the operation mode of the movable member 321 and the display mode of the flame effect image 73 is executed. By executing such an effect, it is possible to produce an effect in which the operation of the movable body and the effect effect display of the display means are linked.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 35 (F), in the effect design displayed in the small design format, the jackpot display result (same design stop) is derived and displayed, and the message image 55 showing the characters “Congratulations” is displayed. , It is displayed in the center of the screen as a reach result effect which is an effect indicating the result of the reach state. Thereby, it is notified that the story reach production is completed. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 35 (G), the effect symbol in which the big hit display result is displayed in the small symbol format is returned to the original size and the original position as shown in FIG. A stop symbol effect is displayed in which a message image 74 showing the word “big hit” is displayed below the effect symbol.

  In the story reach effect, the effect image is displayed in the same manner as in the battle reach effect. However, unlike the battle reach effect, the entire display area of the effect display device 5 is set as a black image, and the effect image is superimposed on the black image. Thus, the effect image can be displayed with further emphasis, and an image display having a higher effect than the battle reach effect can be executed. Thereby, the precious feeling (premiere feeling) of the story reach production in which the expectation degree to the big hit is set higher than the battle reach production can be enhanced.

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

  The movable member 321 may be configured such that a disk-shaped portion can be rotated by a driving means such as a motor that is driven and controlled by the effect control CPU 120. When the disk-shaped portion of the movable member 321 is configured to be capable of rotation control, the movable member 321 moves to the upright position as shown in FIG. 34 (E) or 35 (E). When it appears in front of the display area of the device 5, or when it appears, it may be controlled to rotate the disk-shaped part. In that case, in accordance with the rotation operation of the movable member 321, an image for operating the effect image such as the particle effect image 71 of FIG. 34E and the flame effect image 73 of FIG. The effect control to be displayed may be executed. By doing so, it is possible to further enhance the rendering effect obtained by using the movable member 321 and the effect image.

  In addition, the movable member 321 is not limited to a rotating operation, and a part or all of the constituent members perform a deformation operation such as opening and closing or contracting by a driving unit such as a solenoid that is driven and controlled by the effect control CPU 120. In the case of such a configuration, a display on the effect display device 5 is performed in accordance with the deformation operation of the movable member located in front of the display area of the effect display device 5 in a specific effect scene. Effect control for displaying an image for operating the effect image to be performed may be executed.

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

  FIG. 36 is a timing chart showing an example of control of effect effects and movable body effects in a specific super reach effect. FIG. 36 (A) shows a control example of the effect effect and the movable object effect in the battle reach effect as shown in FIG. FIG. 36 (B) shows a control example of the effect effect and the movable object effect in the story reach effect as shown in FIG.

  First, with reference to FIG. 36 (A), a control example of an effect effect and a movable object effect in a battle reach effect executed by the effect control CPU 120 will be described. When the battle reach effect is executed, the effect symbol is displayed in the normal variation display effect mode as shown in FIG. 34 (A) between the start of the change display of the effect symbol (special symbol) and the occurrence of the reach state. Is displayed on the effect display device 5.

  In the effect display device 5, when the reach state occurs, as shown in FIGS. 34B and 34C, a message image 53 is displayed and a moving image such as a battle effect corresponding to the battle reach effect is displayed. Is done. As shown in FIGS. 34D and 34E in the effect display device 5, the timing of changing from the image display of the battle effect to the image display of the victory effect is the milestone of the first change in the video related to the battle reach effect ( This is the time when the video cut breaks. At the timing (first video change node) of the first video change regarding such a battle reach effect, the particle effect image is displayed on the battle effect image as shown in FIGS. This is executed in such a manner that a particle effect effect in which an image on which 71 is superimposed is displayed on the effect display device 5 and a movable body operation effect for operating the movable member 321 are linked.

  The timing at which the movable member 321 moves to the upright position as shown in FIGS. 34E and 34F in the effect display device 5 and changes from the image display of the victory effect to the image display of the reach result effect is battle reach. This is a time when the second change of the video related to the production (video cut break). At the timing (second video change node) of the second video change relating to such battle reach effect, the particle effect image 71 is superimposed on the victory effect image as shown in FIG. Operation effect effects such as images to be displayed are executed in the effect display device 5.

  When the operation effect effect and the movable body operation effect are finished, the reach result is displayed by executing the reach display effect image display as shown in FIG. Thereafter, when the reach result effect is completed, a stop symbol effect as shown in FIG. 34 (G) is executed in the effect display device 5, whereby a display for confirming the stop symbol of the effect symbol is performed and a variable display is performed. finish.

  As described above, in the battle reach effect, the effect effect display in which the particle effect image 71 is superimposed and displayed on the black image 72 is executed at the timing of the change of the video related to the reach effect. Further, in the battle reach effect, an effect in which the movable body effect such as the movable member 321 and the effect effect display are linked is executed at the timing of the change of the video related to the reach effect.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 36 (B), a control example of the effect effect and the movable object effect in the story reach effect executed by the effect control CPU 120 will be described. When the story reach effect is executed, the effect symbol is displayed in the normal variation display effect mode as shown in FIG. 35 (A) between the start of the change display of the effect symbol (special symbol) and the occurrence of the reach state. Is displayed on the effect display device 5.

  In the effect display device 5, when the reach state occurs, message images 54A and 54B are displayed as shown in FIGS. 35B and 35C, and a moving image such as a story moving image corresponding to the story reach effect is displayed. An image is displayed. As shown in FIGS. 35D and 35E in the effect display device 5, the timing of changing from the image display of the story effect to the image display of the story completion effect is a milestone of the first change of the video related to the story reach effect. This is the time when the video cut breaks. At the timing (first video change node) of the first video change relating to such story reach production, the flame effect image is displayed on the black image 72 as shown in FIGS. 35 (D) and (E). This is executed in a manner in which a flame effect effect in which an image displaying 73 is superimposed on the effect display device 5 and a movable body operation effect for operating the movable member 321 are linked.

  As shown in FIGS. 35 (E) and 35 (F), the timing at which the movable member 321 moves to the standing position and changes from the image display of the story completion effect to the image display of the reach result effect as shown in FIGS. This is the time when the second change in the video related to the reach production will be a turning point (video cut break). At the timing (second video change node) of the second video change regarding such story reach production, a flame effect image 73 is superimposed on the black image 72 as shown in FIG. Operation effect effects such as images to be performed are executed in the effect display device 5.

  Then, when the operation effect effect and the movable body operation effect are completed, the reach result is displayed by executing the image display of the reach result effect as shown in FIG. Thereafter, when the reach result effect is completed, a stop symbol effect as shown in FIG. 35 (G) is executed on the effect display device 5, thereby performing a display for confirming the stop symbol of the effect symbol and a variable display. finish.

  Thus, in the story reach effect, the effect effect display is performed such that the flame effect image 73 is superimposed on the black image 72 at the timing of the change in the video related to the reach effect. Further, in the story reach effect, an effect in which the movable body effect such as the movable member 321 and the effect effect display are linked is executed at the timing of the change of the video related to the reach effect.

  Specifically, in the battle reach effect shown in FIGS. 34 and 36A and the story reach effect shown in FIGS. 35 and 36B, the CPU 120 for effect control performs the following processing. Is realized.

  When the effect control board 12 receives a change pattern command specifying a change pattern of a super reach type that executes a battle reach effect among the change pattern commands of the super reach as the change pattern command (change pattern specifying command). In the effect symbol variation start process (S74), the effect control CPU 120 controls the image display of the effect display device 5 that performs the battle reach effect and the operation control of the movable member 321 as shown in FIGS. 34 and 36A. The effect control data (process data, etc.) for performing is selected from a plurality of types of effect control data stored in advance and set (stored) in the RAM 122. The battle reach effect is partially different between when the fluctuation display result becomes a jackpot display result and when it becomes an outlier display result, so when a fluctuation pattern command or display result designation command that can identify the fluctuation display result is received In addition, the effect control CPU 120 analyzes the received command content to recognize the change display result, and selects the effect control data according to the change display result. Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the effect symbol variation display, and in the effect symbol variation processing (S75), the effect control data set for executing the battle reach effect is used, and the movable object effect process and the effect are performed. By executing the effect display processing and the like, the image display control of the effect display device 5 and the operation control of the movable member 321 are performed, and the battle reach effect as shown in FIGS. 34 and 36A is executed.

  When a variation pattern command specifying a variation pattern of a super reach type for executing a story reach effect is received at the effect control board 12 as a variation pattern command (variation pattern designation command). The effect control CPU 120 performs the image display control of the effect display device 5 that performs the story reach effect and the operation control of the movable member 321 as shown in FIGS. 35 and 36B in the effect symbol variation start process (S74). The effect control data (process data, etc.) for performing is selected from a plurality of types of effect control data stored in advance and set (stored) in the RAM 122. Story reach production is partially different depending on whether the fluctuation display result is a jackpot display result or an outlier display result, so when a fluctuation pattern command or display result designation command that can identify the fluctuation display result is received In addition, the effect control CPU 120 analyzes the received command content to recognize the change display result, and selects the effect control data according to the change display result. Then, the effect control CPU 120 starts the effect symbol variation display, and uses the effect control data set for executing the story reach effect in the effect symbol variation processing (S75), and the movable object effect process and effect. By executing the effect display processing or the like, the image display control of the effect display device 5 and the operation control of the movable member 321 are performed, and the story reach effect as shown in FIGS. 35 and 36B is executed.

  When a movable body effect can be executed in a plurality of types of effect display, such as the battle reach effect shown in FIGS. 34 and 36A and the story reach effect shown in FIGS. 35 and 36B. Depending on which type of effect display is performed, an effect effect display in which the effect image is superimposed on the black image, and an effect effect display in which the effect image is superimposed on the effect image Since the effect effect display in a different mode can be displayed, it is possible to enhance the effect that links the operation of the movable body and the effect display of the display means.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 34E and 36A, a specific type of effect display such as a battle reach effect in which a movable body effect for operating a movable body such as the movable member 321 is executed. 34D and 34E, the effect effect display in a specific manner such as the particle effect image 71 of FIGS. 34D and 34E can be executed in a superimposed manner on a specific type of effect display such as the display of the victory effect image. Therefore, it becomes possible to link the effect display of the specific type in which the movable body effect is executed and the effect display on the display means such as the effect display device 5, and the operation of the movable body by the effect display of the specific type And the effect of displaying the effect of the display means can be further enhanced.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 35E and 36B, a specific type of effect display such as a story reach effect in which a movable object effect for operating a movable object such as the movable member 321 is executed is executed. 35D and 35E, a specific effect display such as the flame effect image 73 shown in FIGS. 35D and 35E is applied to a predetermined image displayed in the entire display area of the effect display device 5 such as the black image 72. Since the effect of superimposing display can be executed, it is possible to link the predetermined effect of the predetermined type in which the movable body effect is executed and the effect effect display on the display means such as the effect display device 5. Thus, it is possible to enhance the entertainment of the game by emphasizing the movable body effect.

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

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

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 34 and FIG. 35, different types of effect display can be displayed depending on which effect display is performed among the two types of effect display of battle reach effect and story reach effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to display different types of effect display according to which of the three or more types of effect display is performed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 34 and FIG. 35, the effect effect display in a different mode is displayed depending on which effect display is performed among the plurality of effect displays such as the battle reach effect and the story reach effect. The example in which the effect effect display mode is changed depending on whether the black image 72 is displayed or not is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as an example of changing the effect effect display mode, any type of effect display displays a black image, but the effect effect display type such as an effect image may be different. In this case, the effect effect display types may be different as long as any of the effect effect display components such as the shape, color, display range, and luminance of the effect effect display image is different.

  Moreover, as an effect of linking (linking) the movable body and the effect effect display like the battle reach effect and the story reach effect described above, the effect effect display images as shown in FIGS. 34 and 35 are displayed first. Not only the effect of moving the movable body later, but also the effect of executing the image display of the effect effect display and the operation of the movable body at the same timing, and the image of the effect effect display after operating the movable body first An effect of displaying may be used.

  Moreover, as an effect using the black image 72 like the above-described story reach effect, an example in which the black image 72 is displayed in the entire display area of the effect display device 5 has been shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, control may be performed to display the black image 72 in a part of the display area in the effect display device 5 such as an area for displaying the effect image.

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

[Other production examples using movable members]
Next, other production examples using a movable body such as the movable member 321 will be described. The effects described below are executed by the CPU 120 for effect control. FIG. 37 is a timing chart showing an example of control of an effect effect and a movable body combined operation effect in a specific super reach effect.

  As a movable body such as the movable member 321 described above, a movable movable member that includes a plurality of movable members, is in a separated state in a normal state, and can be controlled to operate in a combined state in a specific state is used. Also good. The unitable movable member may be one in which a plurality of movable members are interlocked by driving means (motor, solenoid, etc.) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of movable members. It may be interlocked by driving means (motor, solenoid, etc.).

  With respect to the control example of FIG. 37, the description overlapping that of the control example of FIG. 36 is omitted, and different parts from the control example of FIG. 36 are mainly described. FIG. 37 (A) shows a control example of an effect effect and a movable united effect in a battle reach effect as shown in FIG. FIG. 36 (B) shows a control example of the effect effect and the movable united effect in the story reach effect as shown in FIG.

  The control example of FIG. 37 is different from the control example of FIG. 36 in that the movable body combined motion effect is executed instead of the movable body motion effect of FIG.

  In the battle reach effect shown in FIG. 37 (A), instead of the movable body operation effect by the movable member 321 shown in FIG. 34 (E) in the battle effect as shown in FIG. The movable body uniting effect that operates in the same manner is executed.

  In the story reach effect shown in FIG. 37 (B), instead of the movable body operation effect by the movable member 321 shown in FIG. 35 (E) in the story reach effect as shown in FIG. A movable united effect that operates in a state is executed.

  Also, in the story reach effect shown in FIG. 37 (B), immediately before the end of the second half of the story reach effect executed after the “story second half” message image 54B in FIG. In a specific display area of the display device 9, an operation promotion effect for performing an operation promotion display that promotes the operation of the push button 31 </ b> B such as “press the button” is executed. When the push button 31B is operated by the player within a predetermined period from the start of the operation promotion effect, or when the predetermined period elapses without the operation being performed within the predetermined period, the above-described movable body coalescence is performed. Production is performed.

  The control for executing the movable united effect according to such an operation promotion effect may be executed immediately before the end of the battle reach image display in the battle reach effect of FIG. As described above, the control for executing the movable united effect according to the operation promotion effect may be executed at the first video change turning point in the specific super reach effect. Further, the control for executing the movable united effect according to the operation promotion effect may be executed at other video change nodes such as the second video change node in the specific super reach effect. In addition to the push button 31B, for example, other operation means such as a stick controller 31A may be used as the operation means for executing the movable body uniting effect according to the operation of the operation means. Further, not only the operation means but also a movable body combined effect may be executed in response to detection of a specific action of the player by a detection means such as a motion sensor that detects the action of the player. In other words, any production control may be executed as long as the production control performs the movable united production according to the player's action.

  Moreover, the control which performs a movable body unification effect according to such an operation promotion effect does not need to be performed. It is selected whether or not the control for executing the movable united effect according to the operation promotion effect is executed at a predetermined rate by the predetermined lottery process executed by the effect control CPU 120. Sometimes it may be executed.

  In the case of executing the movable body coalescing effect using the unitable movable member as described above, the same effect as in the case of executing the movable body coalescing effect using the movable member 321 described above can be obtained. Furthermore, the fun of the production can be improved by the combined operation.

[Change display such as hold display]
Next, a change effect such as a hold display that can change the display mode of the hold display and the active display will be described. A change effect such as a hold display is executed by the effect control CPU 120. As the change effect such as the hold display, the hold display and the active display are executed based on the hold storage information, and a plurality of timings (for example, during the hold display period and the variable display period corresponding to the target hold storage information (for example, The first specific display mode in which the type of display to be changed is different from the normal display mode in the case where the change effect such as the hold is executed at any one timing of a plurality of timings during hold display and active display) An example in which the selection ratio of the timing for executing the display mode change is different depending on whether the display mode is the second specific display mode or not.

  In the change effect such as the hold display, when the hold storage information is newly generated, as the hold display and the active display images, the normal display mode, the first specific display mode, and the second specific display mode are selected. An image in any display mode is selected, and the selected image is displayed. For example, as a normal display mode, a general “sphere (circular)” shape display mode, as a first specific display mode, an icon-shaped display mode (also referred to as a character icon) using “character”, a second specific mode The display mode is an icon-shaped display mode (also referred to as a character icon) using a “character” made up of “human character”.

  In a change display such as a hold display, when a hold storage information is newly generated, as a hold display that appears using a predetermined hold display selection table, an image in a normal display mode, an image in a first specific display mode, Either the second specific display mode image or the image is selected. For example, in the first specific display mode and the second specific display mode, the ratio to be selected when the big hit is set is set higher than when the first specific display mode is lost.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram showing a character icon selection table and a character icon selection table. FIG. 38A shows a character icon selection table, and FIG. 38B shows a character selection table.

  In the change display such as hold display, the image in the normal display mode can select the image color as described above, and the color of the image can be changed by the change display such as hold. As shown in FIG. 38 (A), in the first specific display mode, the image of the normal display mode can be selected from among a plurality of colors as described above, and a change effect such as holding is performed. The color of the image can change.

  When the first specific display mode is selected as the hold display to appear, after the character icon (caution display) showing the characters “caution” is displayed on the display at the time of appearance, as shown in FIG. The character icon is a character icon (opportunity display) indicating the character “opportunity” as the first change display, or the character icon (fiery heat display) indicating the character “extreme heat” as the second change display. Can be changed. The degree of expectation that the result of the variable display based on the corresponding on-hold storage information becomes the jackpot display result has a relationship of caution display <opportunity display <intense heat display.

  When the second specific display mode is selected as the hold display to appear, as shown in FIG. 38 (B), a character icon (one animal display) showing “one animal character” is displayed in the appearance display. After the character icon is displayed, the character icon (2 animals display) showing “2” animal characters as the first change display, or “3 animals” as the second change display, is displayed. It can be changed to a character icon (3 animals displayed). The degree of expectation that the result of the variable display based on the corresponding on-hold storage information becomes the jackpot display result has a relationship of 1 animal display <2 animal display <3 animal display.

  FIG. 39 shows a display mode change effect execution timing selection process, a display mode change effect type selection process, and a change mode selection process when the hold display is determined to be a character icon or an icon shape display mode such as a character icon. It is various data tables used for the icon production | presentation setting process which performs.

  FIG. 39A is a character hold display change effect timing selection table used when the hold display is determined as the character icon display mode. FIG. 39B is a character hold display change effect timing selection table used when the hold display is determined as the character icon display mode. In FIGS. 39A and 39B, the random value MR10 for determining the display mode change effect timing is assigned to two types of display mode change effect timings during hold display and active display.

  In FIGS. 39A and 39B, when the hold display is the display mode of the character icon, the display mode of the hold display is more active than the active display compared to the display mode of the animal character icon. The rate at which change effects are executed is high. On the other hand, when the hold display is the display mode of the animal character icon, the display mode change effect is executed more during the active display than during the hold display compared to when the hold display is the display mode of the character icon. The ratio is high. Thereby, attention is paid to the player in the display type (for example, the display type of character icon or animal character icon) to be changed in the display mode change effect and the timing of display mode change (for example, the timing of holding display or active display). It is possible to improve the interest of the game with respect to the effect of changing the mode of the hold display.

  In addition, regarding the display of the character icon and the display of the animal character icon, as shown in FIGS. 39 (E) to (L) to be described later, the percentage of the display mode actually changing after the execution of the display mode change effect is suspended. The display is the same as the active display. Therefore, when the hold display is the display mode of the character icon, the ratio of the display mode change effect is higher in the hold display than in the active display compared to the display mode of the animal character icon. When the hold display is the display mode of the animal character icon, the ratio that the display mode change effect is executed during the active display is higher than the hold display compared to when the hold display is the display mode of the character icon. Based on the high, depending on whether the hold display is displayed as a character icon display or an animal character icon display, the frequency at which the icon display mode changes between the hold display and the active display. Since they are different, the ratio for selecting whether to change the display mode during holding display or during active display is different. Thereby, about the change of the display mode of the hold display displayed in the icon shape and the display mode change of the active display, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the type of display to be changed and the timing of the display mode change. It is possible to improve the interest of the game with respect to changes in the game.

  FIG. 39C is a character hold change effect type selection table used when the hold display is determined as the character icon display mode. As a kind of change effect when the hold display by the character icon is executed, the first change effect in which the blue arrow acts on the hold display or the active display and the second change effect on the hold display or the active display. The change effect is provided so as to be selectable by allocating the random value MR11 for selecting the display mode change effect type.

  FIG. 39D is an animal character hold change effect type selection table used when the hold display is determined as the animal character icon display mode. As a kind of display mode change effect when the hold display by the animal character icon is executed, the blue arrow acts on the hold display or the active display, and the red arrow acts on the hold display or the active display. The fourth change effect is provided so as to be selectable by allocating the random value MR11 for selecting the display mode change effect type.

  39 (E) to 39 (H) show the display mode change effect timing and the display mode change effect selected and determined by the data table of FIGS. 39 (A) and 39 (B) for the change effect of the hold display by the character icon. It is a change selection table used when selecting and deciding a change mode of icon display for each combination with type.

  When it is determined that the first change effect is executed during the hold display, the table of FIG. 39 (E) is used. When it is determined that the first change effect is executed during active display, the table of FIG. 39 (F) is used. When it is determined that the second change effect is executed during the hold display, the table of FIG. 39 (G) is used. When it is determined that the second change effect is executed during active display, the table of FIG. 39 (H) is used. When it is determined that the third change effect is executed during the hold display, the table of FIG. 39 (I) is used. When it is determined that the third change effect is executed during active display, the table of FIG. 39 (J) is used. When it is determined that the fourth change effect is executed during the hold display, the table of FIG. 39 (K) is used. When it is determined that the fourth change effect is executed during active display, the table of FIG. 39 (L) is used.

  In these change selection tables, the change mode selection is made into “no change”, “opportunity” display and “extreme heat” display separately when the display result of the variable display becomes the jackpot display result and when it becomes the loss display result. The random number value MR12 for use is assigned with a different selection ratio.

  39 (E) to (H), “no change” indicates an aspect in which the character icon does not change, and “opportunity” display indicates an aspect in which the character icon changes to an icon of the character “opportunity”. The “Intense fever” display indicates that the character icon is changed to an icon with a character “Intense fever”.

  In FIGS. 39E to 39H, the change selection random value MR12 is “no change <opportunity + rapid heat (changes)” when the jackpot display result is obtained, and “changes” when the loss display result is obtained. Allocation is based on a selection ratio of “None> Opportunity + Intense fever (changes)”. Also, in FIGS. 39E to 39H, the random number MR12 is selected at a selection ratio of “opportunity <extreme heat” when the big hit display result is obtained and “opportunity> extreme heat” when the loss display result is obtained. Allocated. Thereby, when the character icon changes, the degree of expectation that results in a jackpot display is higher than when the character icon does not change. In addition, when the character icon changes to “extremely hot”, the expectation that a jackpot display result is higher than when the character icon changes to “opportunity”.

  As for the character icon display, as shown in FIGS. 39A and 39B, when the display change of the character icon is selected during the active display is lower than during the hold display, the jackpot display result is obtained. In addition, the ratio of selection of the display mode change in which the level of expectation, which is a big hit, is higher than that in the “opportunity” display is selected during the active display is higher than that during the hold display. Thereby, the player can be made to pay more attention to the display mode change mode of the icon display based on the display type of the display mode change target and the selected change timing.

  39 (I) to 39 (L) show the display mode change effect timing and display selected and determined by the data table of FIGS. 39 (A) and 39 (B) for the display mode change effect of the hold display by the animal character icon. It is a change selection table used when selecting and determining the change mode of icon display according to the combination with the mode change effect type. In these effect selection tables, when the display result of the variable display is the jackpot display result and when the display result is the loss display result, the display is changed into “no change”, “2” display, and “3” display. The random number value MR12 for selection is allocated with different selection ratios.

  39 (I) to (L), “no change” indicates an aspect in which the animal character icon does not change, and “2 animals” display indicates an aspect in which the animal character icon changes to an icon of “2 animals”. , “3” display indicates that the animal character changes to an icon of “3”.

  In FIGS. 39 (I) to (L), the random number MR12 is selected at a selection ratio of “2 animals <3 animals” when the jackpot display result is obtained, and “2 animals> 3 animals” when the display result is lost. Allocated. Thereby, when the animal character icon changes, the degree of expectation of a jackpot display result is higher than when the animal character icon does not change. Further, when the animal character icon changes to “3”, the degree of expectation that is a jackpot display result is higher than when the animal character icon changes to “2”.

  As for the animal character icon display, as shown in FIGS. 39B and 39C, the ratio of the change in the display state of the animal character icon is lower during active display than during active display. In this case, the ratio of the display mode change in which “3 animals” is displayed, which is higher than the “2 animals” display, is higher than the “2 animals” display, in comparison with the active display. Thereby, it is possible to make the player pay more attention to the display mode change mode of the icon display based on the display type of the display mode change target and the selected change timing for the hold display and the active display.

[Movement of moving body during round]
As described above, when the probable big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a final special symbol in the special figure game, as a result of changing the production symbol, the finalized effect symbol that becomes the normal big hit combination (non-probable variable big hit combination) is stopped and displayed. You may make it happen. Specifically, when a normal jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in a special game, the finalized winning symbol that is a normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed at a rate of 100% as a variation display result of the effect symbol. When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the confirmed effect symbol that becomes the probability variation jackpot combination at the first ratio (for example, 60%) is stopped and displayed as the variation display result of the effect symbol. Then, it is configured such that a definite effect symbol that is normally a big hit combination is stopped and displayed at a second ratio (for example, 40%).

  In such a configuration, the effect control CPU 120 performs the probability change control after the big hit gaming state ends when the fixed effect symbol that is a normal big hit combination (non-probable variable big hit combination) is stopped and displayed as the fluctuation display result of the effect symbols. An effect suggesting whether or not to be performed is executed in the jackpot display process (S77), the big hit game process (S78), the jackpot end effect process (S79), or the like. In the present embodiment, when a predetermined round (for example, the fifth round) is executed in the big hit game processing (S78), a round suggesting whether or not the probability change control is performed after the big hit gaming state is finished. It is assumed that the medium suggestion effect is executed. This predetermined round is a normal open round in which the upper limit time in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is relatively long among the rounds in the big hit game state. .

  In the suggestion effect during the round, as shown in FIGS. 41B and 41D, the effect effect in which the flame effect image 1010 or the lightning effect image 1020 is superimposed on the black image 1001 and the movable member 321 are operated. As shown in FIGS. 41F to 41H, the character 1060 performs an action of breaking the rock 1062 with the hammer 1061, and as a result, the rock 1062 is broken. Depending on whether or not, the effect configuration is such that a challenge effect for notifying whether or not probability variation control is performed after the end of the big hit gaming state is executed.

  In the suggestion effect during the round, as shown in FIG. 40, the effect effect and the movable body operation effect are executed in cooperation with one of the effect patterns A1 to A3 and B1 to B2. As an effect effect, as shown in FIG. 41B, a flame effect image 1010 superimposed on a black image 1001 is referred to as a flame effect effect, and as shown in FIG. What superimposes and displays the lightning effect image 1020 is referred to as a lightning effect effect.

  When the big hit type is a probable big hit, that is, when the probable big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, it becomes a successful mode in which the probable change control is notified in the challenge effect (FIG. 41 (g)). Then, it is notified that the probability variation control is performed after the big hit gaming state is finished. When the jackpot type is a non-probable variable jackpot, that is, when the normal jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, a failure mode in which the probability variation control is not notified in the challenge effect (FIG. 41 (h)). ), It is notified that the probability variation control is not performed (becomes a low probability state) after the big hit gaming state is finished.

  The effect pattern A1 executes the first movable body motion effect and also executes the flame effect effect as the first effect effect, without performing the second movable object motion effect and the second effect effect, and the challenge effect. It is an effect pattern to shift to. The production control CPU 120 selects the production pattern A1 at a rate of 2% when the big hit type is a probable variation big hit, and selects the production pattern A1 at a rate of 50% when the big hit type is a non-probable big hit. .

  The effect pattern A2 executes the first movable body operation effect, executes the flame effect effect as the first effect effect, executes the second movable object operation effect, and performs the flame effect effect as the second effect effect. It is an effect pattern that shifts to a challenge effect after execution. The production control CPU 120 selects the production pattern A2 at a rate of 8% when the big hit type is a probable big hit, and selects the production pattern A2 at a rate of 25% when the big hit type is a non-probable big hit. .

  In the production pattern A3, the first movable body operation production is performed, the flame effect production is performed as the first effect production, the second movable body operation production is performed, and the lightning effect production is performed as the second effect production. It is an effect pattern that shifts to a challenge effect after execution. The production control CPU 120 selects the production pattern A3 at a rate of 25% when the big hit type is a probable big hit, and selects the production pattern A3 at a rate of 1% when the big hit type is a non-probable big hit. .

  The effect pattern B1 executes the first movable body operation effect and also executes the lightning effect effect as the first effect effect, without executing the second movable object operation effect and the second effect effect, and the challenge effect. It is an effect pattern to shift to. The production control CPU 120 selects the production pattern B1 at a rate of 25% when the big hit type is a probable big hit, and selects the production pattern B1 at a rate of 16% when the big hit type is a non-probable big hit. .

  The production pattern B2 executes the first movable body motion effect, executes the lightning effect production as the first effect production, executes the second movable body motion production, and performs the lightning effect production as the second effect production. It is an effect pattern that shifts to a challenge effect after execution. The production control CPU 120 selects the production pattern B2 at a rate of 40% when the big hit type is a probable big hit, and selects the production pattern B2 at a rate of 8% when the big hit type is a non-probable big hit. .

  When the movable body operation effect and the effect effect are executed in each of the effect patterns A1 to A3 and B1 to B2, in the order of high expectation that the big hit type is a probable big hit, A3, B2, B1, A2 and A1. The degree of expectation here is calculated by, for example, [Proportion for probability variation big hit / (Ratio for probability variation big hit + Ratio for non-probability big hit)] when the production is executed with the production pattern. The effect pattern (A2, A3, B2) in which the movable body action effect and the effect effect are executed twice is expected rather than the effect pattern (A1, B1) in which the moveable object effect effect and the effect effect are executed only once. High degree.

  And when an effect is performed with an effect pattern (A3, B1, or B2) including a lightning effect effect, it is expected more than when an effect is executed with an effect pattern (A1 or A2) that does not include a lightning effect effect. High degree. When the first effect production is a lightning effect production (B1 or B2), the degree of expectation is higher than when the first effect production is a flame effect production (A1, A2, or A3). However, if the first effect production is a flame effect production and the second effect production is a lightning effect production, that is, if it is a production effect, both the first and second effect productions are lightning effects. Expectation is higher than in the case of production.

  Note that there is no so-called down effect pattern in which the first effect effect is a lightning effect effect and the second effect effect is a flame effect effect. By limiting the effects of such decline (prohibiting such effects or making the execution ratio lower than A3), the effect of the effect effects is not reduced.

  Next, an example in which a movable body operation effect and an effect effect are executed with an effect pattern of A1 or A3 will be described using FIG. When the reach result effect described above is completed, a stop symbol effect as shown in FIG. 41A is executed in the effect display device 5, whereby a display for determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol is performed and a variable display is performed. finish. In this example, when a normal jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol in a special game, a fixed effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the production symbol, or in a special game It is assumed that when the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol, the confirmed effect symbol that is a normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed as the variation display result of the effect symbol.

  In the example of FIG. 41A, an effect symbol whose symbol number is “4”, which is not a probability variation symbol, is predetermined in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5R, and 5C of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. Are stopped on the active line. In addition, a stop symbol effect is performed in which a message image 74 showing the characters “big hit” is displayed below the effect symbol. The production control CPU 120 executes the production according to the execution of each round in accordance with the control to the big hit gaming state. For example, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 5 is performed, and an image 1000 in which characters “Roundxx” (xx indicates the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state) is displayed on the upper right portion of the screen. To do. Then, a suggestion effect during the round is executed as an effect corresponding to the execution of the fifth round.

  In the first movable body operation effect shown in FIG. 41 (b), the effect control CPU 120 moves the movable member 321 from the tilted position to the standing position (first standing). The background image of the image 1000 is changed from the normal background image to the black image 1001 at the timing when the movable member 321 reaches the standing position (the timing when the movable member 321 reaches the standing state), and at the same time, the flame effect image is displayed on the black image 1001. A flame effect effect 1010 is displayed in a superimposed manner.

  When the flame effect presentation is continued for a predetermined period while the movable member 321 is in the standing position, the presentation control CPU 120 changes the background image of the image 1000 from the black image 1001 to the normal background image as shown in FIG. At the same time, the flame effect effect is terminated by deleting the flame effect image 1010. Then, the movable member 321 is moved from the standing position to the tilted position at the timing when the flame effect presentation ends (first tilting).

  When A1 is selected as the effect pattern, after the movable member 321 moves to the tilt position (after the first tilt), the effect control CPU 120 shifts to the challenge effect. On the other hand, when A3 is selected as the effect pattern, after the movable member 321 moves to the tilt position (after the first tilt), the second movable body operation effect shown in FIG. The control CPU 120 moves the movable member 321 again from the tilted position to the standing position (second standing). The background image of the image 1000 is changed from the normal background image to the black image 1001 at the timing when the movable member 321 reaches the standing position (the timing when the movable member 321 is in the standing state), and at the same time, the lightning effect image is displayed on the black image 1001. A lightning effect effect that superimposes 1020 is executed.

  When the lightning effect effect is continued for a predetermined period while the movable member 321 is in the standing position, the effect control CPU 120 changes the background image of the image 1000 from the black image 1001 to the normal background image as shown in FIG. At the same time, the lightning effect effect is terminated by deleting the lightning effect image 1020. Then, at the timing when the lightning effect effect ends, the movable member 321 is moved again from the standing position to the tilt position (second tilt). Then, after the movable member 321 moves to the tilt position, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to the challenge effect.

  When A2 is selected as the effect pattern, the effect control CPU 120 displays the flame effect image 1010 superimposed on the black image 1001 in the second movable body operation effect shown in FIG. The flame effect production is executed again, and the second flame effect production is terminated in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 41 (f), in the challenge effect, the effect control CPU 120 first displays a common effect image regardless of whether the big hit type is a probable big hit or a non-probable big hit.

  This effect image includes an image 1050 indicating the characters “challenge time”, a message image 1051 displayed below the characters “promoted when a rock breaks!”, And a character 1060. , A hammer 1061 and a rock 1062. As a result, the player is reminded that "the character 1060 is an effect of trying to break the rock 1062 with the hammer 1061," and further, "when the rock is broken, the big hit type is a probable big hit regardless of the stop symbol effect To the player.

  When the big hit type is a probable big hit, the effect control CPU 120 displays an image of a successful mode in which the character 1060 has succeeded in breaking the rock 1062 with the hammer 1061, as shown in FIG. , A message image 1070 on which the characters “probability promotion !!” are displayed. As a result, the player grasps that although the confirmed effect symbol that is normally a big hit combination is stopped and displayed in the stop symbol effect, the probability variable jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game. .

  When the big hit type is a non-probable big hit, as shown in FIG. 41 (h), the effect control CPU 120 fails that the character 1060 fails to break the rock 1062 with the hammer 1061 and the hammer 1061 is broken. While displaying the image of a mode, the message image 1080 on which the character "failure!" Was shown is displayed. As a result, the player grasps that the normal jackpot symbol has been stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special game, as the fixed bonus symbol that is a normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed in the stop symbol effect.

  42A to 42C are timing charts showing execution timings and execution periods of the movable body operation effect, the effect effect, and the challenge effect when each of the effect patterns A1 to A3 is selected.

  In any case of the effect patterns A1 to A3, when the stop symbol effect is executed in which the effect symbols of the symbol numbers that are not the probability variation symbols are aligned and stopped on the predetermined active line at the timing (1), After the big hit display process (S77) is executed at the timing (2), the process proceeds to the big hit game processing (S78). Further, in the big hit game processing (S78), an effect corresponding to each round is executed, and the above-described in-round suggestion effect is executed as an effect corresponding to the fifth round. When the fifth round is started, a flame effect effect is executed when the first standing operation of the movable member 321 is performed at timing (3), and the first tilting operation of the movable member 321 is performed at timing (4). The flame effect production ends when is performed.

  Thus, in the execution period of the first movable body operation effect, the effect effect of the common mode is executed in any of the effect patterns A1 to A3. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to grasp which effect pattern is in the execution period of the first movable body motion effect.

  In the case of the production pattern A1, the second moving body operation production is not performed thereafter, and the challenge production is performed at the timing (7). In the case of the effect pattern A2, the second flame effect effect is executed when the second standing operation of the movable member 321 is performed at the timing (5), and the second tilt of the movable member 321 is performed at the timing (6). When the operation is performed, the second flame effect production ends. And it shifts to challenge production at timing (7). In the case of the production pattern A3, the lightning effect production is executed when the second standing operation of the movable member 321 is performed at the timing (5), and the second tilting operation of the movable member 321 is performed at the timing (6). The lightning effect production ends. And it shifts to challenge production at timing (7).

  In any of the production patterns A1 to A3, in the challenge production, the result is notified at the timing of (8), and it is notified that it becomes a successful mode and becomes a high-accuracy state after the big hit gaming state, Alternatively, a failure state is entered, and a notification is made that a low probability state is reached after the jackpot gaming state ends.

  Thus, when the production pattern A3 is selected, different types of effect production are produced when the first movable body operation effect is executed and when the second movable body operation effect is executed. Since it is configured to be executed, it is possible to diversify the production mode in which the movable body operation production and the effect production cooperate with each other, thereby improving the interest.

  Further, when the production pattern A3 is selected, the degree of expectation, that is, later, compared to the case where the production pattern A1 or A2 in which the flame effect production is executed in the first movable body operation production as in A3 is selected. A high proportion of success is achieved in the executed challenge performance. Therefore, the player decides whether or not the second movable body motion effect is executed, and when the second movable body motion effect is executed, the flame effect effect and the lightning effect effect are accompanied accordingly. Attention will be paid to which one is executed, and it is possible to further enhance the interest of the production in which the movable body operation effect and the effect production are linked.

  In addition, the effect pattern in which the lightning effect effect is executed has a higher expectation than the effect pattern in which only the flame effect effect is executed. However, as in the effect pattern A3, the flame effect is generated in the first movable body operation effect. Even if the effect is executed, the flame effect effect is executed in the first movable body operation effect by providing an effect pattern in which the lightning effect effect is executed in the second movable object operation effect. Even so, the player can be expected to perform the lightning effect effect in the second movable body operation effect without discouraging the player. Furthermore, even when compared with the effect pattern in which the lightning effect effect is executed in the first movable body operation effect, the effect pattern A3 has a higher expectation, so that the flame effect effect is produced in the first movable object operation effect. When executed, the player's interest can be sustained.

(Modification 1)
During execution of the effect effect, an operation promotion effect for performing an operation promotion display for promoting the operation of the push button 31B may be executed in a specific display area of the effect display device 9. Then, when the push button 31B is operated by the player within a predetermined period from the start of the operation promotion effect, the effect control CPU 120 may change the effect effect mode.

  A specific example is shown in FIG. The description regarding FIGS. 43A to 43C is the same as FIGS. 41A to 41C, and the description is omitted. After the movable member 321 moves to the tilt position (after the first tilt), the effect control CPU 120 moves the movable member 321 from the tilt position to the standing position in the second movable body operation effect shown in FIG. Move again (2nd standing up). Then, at the timing when the movable member 321 reaches the standing position (the timing when the movable member 321 is in the standing state), the background image of the image 1000 is changed to the black image 1001 and simultaneously, the flame effect image 1020 is superimposed on the black image 1001. Run the flame effect effect again.

  When the flame effect presentation is continued for a predetermined period while the movable member 321 is in the standing position, the presentation control CPU 120 pushes the push button 31B onto the black image 1001 and the flame effect image 1010 as shown in FIG. An operation promotion effect is performed in which an operation promotion image made up of an image 1090 that imitates the message 1091 and a message image 1091 showing the characters “Press!” Is superimposed and displayed.

  This operation promotion image is erased (the operation promotion effect ends) when a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) elapses without the push button 31B being operated from the start of display. If the bush button 31B is operated within the period in which the operation promotion image is displayed, the operation promotion image is deleted (the operation promotion effect is ended). When the bush button 31B is operated, the effect control CPU 120 selects an effect pattern in which the effect effect mode can be changed according to the player's operation as the effect pattern. ), The effect image superimposed on the black image 1001 is changed from the flame effect image 1010 to the lightning effect image 1020. On the other hand, when an effect pattern that does not change the effect effect mode according to the player's operation is selected as the effect pattern, an effect image superimposed on the black image 1001 is displayed as shown in FIG. The flame effect image 1010 remains unchanged.

  FIG. 44A shows the execution timing and execution period of the movable body operation effect, the effect effect, and the challenge effect when the effect pattern that can change the effect effect mode according to the player's operation is selected. It is a timing chart.

  The description regarding the timings (1) to (4) is the same as that in FIG. When the second raising operation of the movable member 321 is performed at the timing (5), the second flame effect effect is executed. Then, the operation promotion image is displayed at the timing (X) within the second flame effect production period. When the operation promotion image is displayed, the effect image superimposed on the black image 1001 is changed from the flame effect image 1010 to the lightning effect image 1020 in response to the push button 32B being operated at the timing (Y). Let The lightning effect effect ends when the second tilting operation of the movable member 321 is performed at the timing (6). And it shifts to challenge production at timing (7).

  Thus, by making it possible to change the aspect of the effect effect according to the player's operation, the interest of the effect effect can be further improved. Further, by changing from a flame effect image 1010 having a low expectation level to a lightning effect image 1020 having a high expectation level in accordance with the player's operation, it is possible to make the effect surprising.

  For example, in the above-described effect pattern A2, the operation promotion image is superimposed and displayed on the black image 1001 and the flame effect image 1010 within the period in which the second flame effect effect is executed. When the push button 31B is operated, the operation promotion image is erased (the operation promotion effect ends), but the effect image superimposed on the black image 1001 remains the flame effect image 1010. Production control shall be performed. Thereby, you may comprise "the production pattern which does not change the aspect of an effect production according to a player's operation."

  Further, in the above-described effect pattern A3, when the second movable body operation effect is executed, the flame effect image 1010 is initially superimposed on the black image 1001 instead of the lightning effect image 1020 as the effect effect. The operation promoting image is superimposed and displayed on the black image 1001 and the flame effect image 1010 during the period in which the flame effect image 1010 is displayed. When the push button 31B is operated, the operation promotion image is deleted (the operation promotion effect ends), and the effect image superimposed on the black image 1001 changes from the flame effect image 1010 to the lightning effect image 1020. It is assumed that the production control is performed. Thereby, you may comprise "the effect pattern which changes the aspect of an effect effect according to a player's operation".

  In the example shown in FIG. 44A, when the flame effect effect is changed to the lightning effect effect according to the operation of the push button 31B, the display of the already started black image 1001 is continued without being ended. Thus, only the effect image superimposed on the black image 1001 is changed from the flame effect image 1010 to the lightning effect image 1020. That is, if the effect effect is composed of the black image 1001 as the first effect and the effect image as the second effect, only the mode of the second effect is changed without changing the mode of the first effect. This makes it possible to give an impression as if the aspect has changed in accordance with the player's operation during the execution of a series of effects.

(Modification 2)
In the above-described example, the movable body operation effect, the effect effect, and the challenge effect are effects that are executed during the execution of the round, which suggests whether or not the probability change control is performed after the jackpot gaming state ends. Not only in such a form, but also corresponding to each of the variation display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 4A and the variation display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 4B in the special symbol game As a reach effect to be executed when the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner, a movable body action effect, an effect effect, and a challenge effect are executed, and whether or not the game is controlled to the big hit game state by these effect patterns and effect modes. You may make it suggest.

  The above-described effect patterns A1 to A3 and B1 to B2 are applied as effect patterns of the movable body operation effect and effect effect executed in the reach state. That is, when the movable body operation effect and the effect effect are executed as reach effects in the effect patterns A1 to A3 and B1 to B2, A3, B2, B1, A2, and A1.

  FIG. 44B shows an example of control of effect effects, movable body effects, and challenge effects as reach effects. Between the start (11) of the variation display of the effect symbol (special symbol) and the occurrence of the reach state (12), the variation display of the effect symbol is performed in the effect mode of the normal variation display as shown in FIG. Is executed in the effect display device 5.

  When the reach state occurs at the timing (12) in the effect display device 5, the process shifts to the reach effect. In the reach effect, the flame effect effect is executed when the first standing operation of the movable member 321 is performed at the timing (13), and the flame is performed when the first tilting operation of the movable member 321 is performed at the timing (14). The effect production ends (examples of production patterns A1 to A3).

  In the case of the production pattern A1, after that, the second movable body operation production is not performed, and the process proceeds to the challenge production at the timing (17). In the case of the production pattern A2, the second flame effect production is executed when the second standing motion of the movable member 321 is performed at the timing (15), and the second tilt of the movable member 321 is performed at the timing (16). When the operation is performed, the second flame effect production ends. And it shifts to a challenge production at timing (17). In the case of the effect pattern A3 illustrated in FIG. 44B, the lightning effect effect is executed when the second standing operation of the movable member 321 is performed at the timing (15), and the movable member 321 is performed at the timing (16). When the second tilting operation is performed, the lightning effect effect ends. And it shifts to a challenge production at timing (17).

  Then, if it is determined that the confirmed effect symbol that is a jackpot combination is to be stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the effect symbol, it becomes a success mode at the timing (18) in the challenge effect, and as a result of the variation display It is notified that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. If it is determined that the fixed effect symbol that is a reach-losing combination is to be stopped and displayed as a variation display result of the effect symbol, the challenge effect may be failed at timing (18) and not controlled to the big hit gaming state. Informed. Thus, the reach result is displayed on the effect display device 5 at the timing (18), thereby informing the reach result. Thereafter, when the reach result effect is completed, a stop symbol effect as shown in FIG. 34 (G) is executed in the effect display device 5 at the timing (19), thereby performing display for determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol. At the same time, the variable display ends.

(Other variations)
In the above embodiment, an example in which the movable body operation effect related to the effect patterns A1 to A3 and B1 to B2 is an effect of moving the movable member 321 from the tilt position (first position) to the standing position (second position). Although explained, not only in such a form, but the gaming machine has a plurality of movable members, and each movable member is moved by moving each movable member from the corresponding first position to the second position. You may make it the movable body union operation | movement effect in which a specific form (combining form) is comprised by each movable member gathering in the state which exists in each 2nd position is performed. As the movable body operation effect ends, each movable member moves from the corresponding second position to the first position, thereby releasing the specific form (union form). Note that the movable body uniting operation effect will also be described in detail in FIG.

  Further, the movable body operation effect may be an effect in which the form of the movable member changes, or may be an effect in which a predetermined operation, for example, an operation in a rotating manner, is performed without changing the position of the movable member. For example, a movable body operation effect is an effect that the movable member changes to an expansion / contraction mode, an effect that changes to an open / close mode, an effect that changes to an expansion / contraction mode, or the movable member has another role (for example, It may be an effect that combines with an accessory that is fixed to the game board surface and does not operate.

  In the above embodiment, the example in which the effect linked to the movable body operation effect is the effect effect in which the effect image is superimposed on the black image 1001 in the effect display device 5 is described. The effect linked to the movable body operation effect may be an effect of causing the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, the right frame LED 9c, the panel side LEDs 9d and 9e, or the light emitting part 321A of the movable member 321 to emit light in a specific manner. For example, in the production patterns A1 to A3 and B1 to B2, in place of the “flame effect production”, “the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, the right frame LED 9c, the panel side LEDs 9d and 9e, or the light emitting unit 321A are changed to the first emission color (for example, The effect of “light emission in blue)” is executed, and “the top frame LED 9a, the left frame LED 9b, the right frame LED 9c, the panel side LEDs 9d and 9e, or the light emitting unit 321A are replaced with the second emission color (for example, red) instead of the“ lightning effect effect ” It is better to execute the “effect to emit light with”.

  Further, the effect linked with the movable body operation effect may be an effect of outputting a specific sound (specific sound effect or specific music) from the speakers 8L and 8R. For example, in the production patterns A1 to A3 and B1 to B2, in place of the “flame effect production”, an “production that outputs a first specific sound (for example, a low-frequency sound effect)” from the speakers 8L and 8R is executed. Instead of the “lightning effect effect”, “the effect of outputting the second specific sound (for example, a high-frequency sound effect)” from the speakers 8L and 8R may be executed.

  Moreover, in said embodiment, after performing a movable body operation | movement effect and the effect production performed in cooperation with this, a predetermined state (probability change state or jackpot game state) is performed by performing the challenge effect in the effect display apparatus 5. However, the notification effect is not limited to such a form, and the notification effect for notifying whether or not the predetermined state is reached is operated in the previously performed movable body motion effect. It may be an effect of notifying whether or not a predetermined state is obtained depending on whether or not the movable member 321 or a movable member different from this is operated.

  For example, after notifying the production patterns A1 to A3 and B1 to B2, the movable member 321 is moved from the tilted position to the standing position when notifying that a predetermined state (probability change state or big hit game state) is to be obtained. At the same time, a special image different from the flame effect image 1010 and the lightning effect image 1020 may be superimposed and displayed on the black image 1001.

  In the above-described embodiment, when a plurality of movable body operation effects are executed as in the production patterns A2, A3, and B2, the first production is performed with the end of the first movable body operation effect. Although an example has been described in which both the black image 1001 and the effect image that is the second effect are erased and once returned to the normal background image, the present invention is not limited to such a form. For example, when the first movable body motion effect is finished, the first effect image is deleted, while the black image 1001 does not continue to return to the normal background image, but the second movable body motion effect. Is executed, the second effect image may be superimposed and displayed on the continuous black image 1001. By adopting such a form, the player expects the second movable body motion effect to be executed because the black image 1001 continues even after the first movable body motion effect is completed. can do.

  Furthermore, in the case of such a form, in the effect pattern (A1 and B1) in which the movable body motion effect is executed only once, the first movable body motion effect is finished and superimposed on the black image 1001. Even after the effect image that has been deleted is deleted, the black image 1001 may be continued for a predetermined period (for example, until the transition to the challenge effect). In this way, the player's interest can be maintained for a predetermined period even after the first movable body operation effect is completed.

  Further, before the first movable body operation effect is executed, when the black image 1001 as the first effect is displayed in advance and a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the movable member 321 is in an upright state). In addition, the first effect image may be superimposed and displayed on the black image 1001. As described above, the effect image may be displayed within the display period of the black image 1001 (the second effect is executed within the execution period of the first effect).

  In addition, when the first movable body operation effect is completed, the second movable body operation effect is executed without continuously returning both the black image 1001 and the first effect image to the normal background image. In this case, the effect image superimposed on the continuous black image 1001 may be changed from the first effect image to the second effect image.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the period in which the movable member 321 is in the upright state and the period in which the effect image is displayed coincides with each other. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and the movable member 321 tilts. The display of the effect image may be started within the movement period in which the movable member 321 moves from the position to the standing position or before the movement period, or within the movement period in which the movable member 321 moves from the standing position to the tilted position. You may make it the display of an effect image end after the period. “Effect production is executed in accordance with the movement of the movable member 321” means “after the movable member 321 starts moving from the tilted position to the standing position, the standing state is reached, and further the movement from the standing position to the tilted position is performed. It is sufficient that at least a part of [period until ending] is overlapped with at least a part of [period during which the effect image is displayed].

  In the above embodiment, it is suggested whether or not the probability variation control is performed after the big hit gaming state by the effect of the mode in which the movable body action effect and the effect effect are linked, or the effect symbol variation display is ended. The display result is derived and displayed, and it is suggested whether or not the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to such a form, and suggests whether or not a special reach effect is executed. It may be a thing that indicates whether or not it is controlled to a big hit gaming state for a variable display (a special figure game that is put on hold) in which the start condition is satisfied but the start condition is not satisfied ( It may be a so-called pre-reading notice effect).

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) A movable body effect can be executed in a plurality of types of effect display, such as the battle reach effect shown in FIGS. 34 and 36A and the story reach effect shown in FIGS. 35 and 36B. Depending on which type of effect display is performed, an effect effect display in which an effect image is superimposed on a black image and an effect effect display in which an effect image is superimposed on the effect image are displayed. Thus, it is possible to display the effect effect display in a different mode, so that it is possible to enhance the effect effect of linking the operation of the movable body and the effect effect display of the display means.

  (2) As shown in FIG. 34 (E) and FIG. 36 (A), a specific type of effect display such as a battle reach effect in which a movable object effect for operating a movable object such as the movable member 321 is executed. When the effect is performed, an effect of superimposing and displaying the effect effect display of a specific mode such as the particle effect image 71 of FIGS. 34D and 34E on a specific type of effect display such as the display of the victory effect image is executed. Since it is possible, it becomes possible to link the effect display of the specific type in which the movable body effect is executed with the effect display on the display means such as the effect display device 5, and the movable object by the specific type of effect display can be linked. It is possible to further enhance the production effect in which the operation and the production effect display of the display means are linked.

  (3) As shown in FIG. 35 (E) and FIG. 36 (B), a specific type of effect display such as a story reach effect is executed in which a movable object effect for operating a movable object such as the movable member 321 is executed. When the effect is displayed, a specific image such as the flame effect image 73 in FIGS. 35D and 35E is displayed in the entire display area of the effect display device 5 such as the black image 72. Since the effect of superimposing and displaying can be executed, it is possible to link a predetermined type of predetermined effect in which the movable body effect is executed and the effect display on the display means such as the effect display device 5. In addition, the entertainment of the game can be improved by emphasizing the movable body effect.

  (4) When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, a confirmation operation for confirming the operation of the movable body, as in the initial operation in the movable member initialization process of step S51B of FIG. 27, and step S51A of FIG. , The running-in operation for moving the movable body is performed as in the operation in the running-in running-in process of FIG. For this reason, since the movement of the movable body is not accustomed, it is possible to suppress the influence on the operation of the movable body. As a result, it is possible to prevent the movable body from operating favorably.

  (5) As shown in [Change effect such as hold display], as shown in FIGS. 39A and 39B, the character icon display has a high change effect execution ratio during the hold display, and the animal character icon display is active display. The change production execution ratio is high. As shown in FIGS. 39E to 39L, the rate at which the display mode is actually changed during execution of the change effect is the same during the hold display and during the active display. Therefore, depending on whether it is a character icon display or an animal character icon display, the frequency at which the icon display changes between the hold display and the active display is different. Since the ratio of selecting which of the display modes to change is different, the display mode change mode of the icon display is determined from the display type of the display mode change target and the selected change timing for the hold display and the active display. It is possible to attract more attention to the player, and to improve the interest of the game with respect to changes in the mode of the hold display.

The gaming machine described above also has the following characteristic configuration.
(1) A gaming machine capable of playing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a slot machine),
A movable object (for example, a movable member 321) movable to a standby position (for example, the first position shown in FIGS. 19 and 20) and an advance position (for example, the second position shown in FIGS. 19 and 20);
When the gaming machine is activated, a confirmation operation for confirming the operation of the movable object (for example, the initial operation or initial operation in the movable member initialization process in step S51B in FIG. 27), and the movable object Control means (for example, effect control CPU 120) for executing a running-in operation (for example, step S51A in FIG. 27, an operation in the movable member running-in process in FIG. 29, also referred to as a short initial operation).

  According to such a configuration, the confirmation operation for confirming the operation of the movable object and the running-in operation for moving the movable object are executed. For this reason, since movement of a movable object is not accustomed, it can suppress affecting the operation | movement of a movable object. As a result, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the movable object from operating well.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
When an abnormality is detected in the operation of the movable object during the break-in operation, error processing means (for example, step S513 and step S517 in FIG. 29) is further provided to execute error processing (for example, notification of abnormality).

  According to such a configuration, error processing is executed when an abnormality is detected in the operation of the movable object during the break-in operation. As a result, it is possible to execute processing corresponding to a state in which the movable object does not operate normally.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The control means executes the break-in operation before the confirmation operation (see, for example, FIG. 27).

  According to such a configuration, the break-in operation is executed before the confirmation operation. As a result, it can suppress that a movable object does not operate | move favorably in confirmation operation | movement.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above,
The control means prohibits the execution of the confirmation operation when an abnormality is detected in the operation of the movable object during the break-in operation (for example, until the notification stop operation is performed in step S514 and step S518 in FIG. 29). The movable member initialization process in step S51B of FIG. 27 is not executed).

  According to such a configuration, when an abnormality is detected in the operation of the movable object during the break-in operation, the execution of the confirmation operation is prohibited. As a result, it is possible to prevent the confirmation operation from being performed while the movable object does not operate normally.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The movable object is moved to the advanced position by different power sources during the game and during the running-in operation.

  According to such a configuration, the movable object is moved to the advanced position by different power sources during the game and during the running-in operation. As a result, the break-in operation can be performed with a suitable power source.

(6) In the gaming machine of (5) above,
The movable object is an elastic body (for example, a tension spring 323, which may be another elastic body such as a spiral spring, a leaf spring, or rubber) during the game, and the elastic body during the running-in operation. A strong motor (for example, the second effect motor 330) is moved to the advanced position as a power source.

  According to such a configuration, a motor having a stronger force than the elastic body is used as a power source for the movable object during the break-in operation. As a result, it is possible to move the movable object to the advanced position more reliably during the break-in operation.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
The movable object includes an electric cable (for example, a cable 361) that bends and stretches as the movable object moves.
The running-in operation is an operation of bending and stretching the electric cable by moving the movable object.

  According to such a configuration, a confirmation operation for confirming the operation of the movable object and a running-in operation for bending and stretching the electric cable by moving the movable object are performed. For this reason, since the movement of the electric cable is not used, it is possible to suppress the influence on the operation of the movable object. As a result, it can suppress that a movable object does not operate | move favorably.

(8) In the gaming machine of (7) above,
The electric cable is provided in the vicinity of an object that generates heat (for example, the LCD of the effect display device 5, the first effect motor 303, and the second effect motor 330).

  According to such a configuration, the electrical cable becomes flexible due to heat. As a result, the movable object can be moved more reliably.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, the running-in operation is an operation for bending and stretching the electric cable by moving the movable object. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the movable object is configured to move along the rail, the movable object is configured to move with a ball screw or a linear guide, and the movable object is a plain bearing. Or a bearing such as a metal bearing or a resin bearing, the operation may be such that the lubricant such as oil or grease moves and becomes accustomed so as to become familiar. In addition, when the movable object has a sliding part such as a rotation or a linear motion, the moving part may be an operation of moving and fixing the sliding part to make it smooth.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, the break-in operation is performed at startup. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the break-in operation may be performed periodically during a demonstration in which a game after starting is not performed. Even if it does in this way, it can control that a movable object does not operate | move favorably during a game.

  (11) The cable 361 according to the above-described embodiment supplies power to the LED. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and power or control signals are supplied to other electrical components (for example, actuators such as motors and solenoids that move movable objects and display devices such as LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) that displays images). It may be.

  (12) The cable 361 may be a flexible flat cable, a flat cable in which a plurality of coated wires are arranged and fused, a single wire or a stranded wire, or a twisted wire. It may be a paired line.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, the break-in operation and the confirmation operation are performed separately. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the break-in operation and the confirmation operation may be executed as a series of operations.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, the initial position of the movable object is detected in the confirmation operation. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the initial position of the movable object may be detected in the break-in operation. In addition to the break-in operation and the confirmation operation, the initial position of the movable object may be detected.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and the present invention can be changed or added without departing from the scope of the present invention. include.

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

  In the embodiment, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols including the final stop symbol that is the variation display result, and then display the final stop symbol. Although the display is stopped, the present invention is not limited to this, and after the variable display of multiple types of special symbols without including the final stop symbol that results in the variable display, the final stop symbol is stopped. It may be displayed. That is, the final stop symbol that is the variation display result may be a symbol different from the special symbol used for variation display.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the microcomputer for effect control of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc. Although an example in which the variation pattern command is transmitted has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-continuity, whether there is a slip 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 is not reach, 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 may perform effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. In the game control microcomputer 100, the change time is notified by each of the two commands, and the specific change mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control microcomputer. May be. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (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.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, “the ratio is different” is not limited to only those having different ratios such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%, This is a concept including a ratio that is different in a relationship of A: B = 100%: 0% (that is, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  Moreover, in said embodiment, the production control board 12, the audio | voice control board 13, the drive control board 16B, the light-emitting body control boards 16C-16F, etc. are provided as a board | substrate with which the circuit which controls an effect apparatus is mounted. However, a circuit for controlling the effect device may be mounted on one substrate. Furthermore, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 5 and the like is mounted and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (movable body, light emitter, speaker, etc.) are mounted. You may make it provide two board | substrates with a 2nd production control board.

  In the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 100 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer, but the game control microcomputer 100 transmits an effect control command to another board. Then, it may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer in the effect control board 12 via another board. In that case, the command may simply be passed through another substrate, or control related to the movable body, the light emitter, the speaker, etc. is executed, and the received command is used as it is or, for example, as a simplified command. You may make it change and you may make it transmit to the microcomputer for effect control which controls the effect display apparatus 5. FIG. Even in such a case, the display control microcomputer performs display control according to the received command, similarly to performing display control according to the display control command received directly from the game control microcomputer 100 in the above embodiment. It can be performed.

  Also, in the above embodiment, the gaming machine controlled to the probable change state after the big hit game is shown based on the fact that the big hit type is a probable big hit or a normal big hit and the big hit type is determined to be a promiscuous big hit. It is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball apparatus in which a predetermined probability changing area is provided (a certain variable winning ball apparatus may be provided in a single special variable winning ball apparatus, or a plurality of special variable winning balls may be provided. A probability variation area may be provided in a part of the device), and the probability variation is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the big hit game. The configuration described in the above embodiment can also be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to a certain change state after the completion.

  In the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 100 performs a display result (whether it is a big hit) or a winning determination (pre-reading determination) of the variation pattern type, and a command (design) indicating the winning determination result. (Designation command, variable category command) is transmitted, and on the production control microcomputer side, the case where the pre-reading notice production is executed based on the command indicating the determination result at the time of winning is shown. For example, the winning control determination (prefetch determination) may be performed on the production control microcomputer side. In this case, for example, the game control microcomputer 100 transmits a command that specifies only the value of the random number extracted at the time of the start winning, and the effect control microcomputer side specifies the random number specified by those commands. The determination at the time of winning (pre-reading determination) may be performed based on the value of.

  It should be understood 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 5 Production display device 100 Game control microcomputer 102 RAM
120 CPU for effect control
321 Movable member

Claims (1)

Control means for controlling electrical components;
Specific signals as well as a possible output, the output can be output means to the other output means said control signal for driving the by electrical components according to the control signal by the serial communication system from said control means is inputted And
The output means includes
The output state when outputting the control signal to the other output unit, a first output state in which the waveform rises by a predetermined manner, and a second output state where the waveform rises by gradual variants than the first output state Can be set to one of the output states of
At least, when a plurality of said other output means provided on said output means and within the same substrate are connected in parallel to the output means, setting the first output state before SL output state of said output means It is,
Having a stop function of stopping the output of the specific signal after a predetermined period of time has passed since the control signal was input;
A gaming machine, wherein the stop function can be set to be valid or invalid .