JP6448232B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a prize game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls is obtained. Some are paid out to players. Furthermore, a variable display device is provided that can variably display identification information (also referred to as “variation”) when a game medium wins in a predetermined winning area (start condition is established), and the variable display device variably displays identification information. When the display result is a specific display result (big hit symbol), there is a configuration that can be controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player.

  As such gaming machines, there are those that are decorated and provided with a moving body that moves according to the progress of the game in order to enhance the visual effect. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a moving body (moving arm) that moves under the drive of a first drive motor and a second driving motor that is attached to the distal end of the moving body, and the distal end of the moving body. And a rotating body that rotates at the same time.

JP 2013-226314 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the second drive motor that rotates the rotating body is attached to the moving body. Therefore, in order to move the moving body, the second drive motor attached to the moving body must also be moved. As a result, there is a problem that a load applied to the first drive motor for moving the moving body is increased.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine in which a load applied to a driving source for moving a moving body is suppressed.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present application is:
A gaming machine capable of performing a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1),
A movable body (for example, the movable body 220) that is movable by driving the first drive source (for example, the first drive source 231);
A decorative body (for example, a rotating decorative body 221) provided on the moving body and operable by driving a second driving source (for example, the second driving source 241),
The second drive source is supported by a base body (for example, the base body 210) that does not move as the moving body moves, and is supported by the base body as the moving body moves relative to the base body. It is characterized by moving while.
In addition to supporting the second drive source, the base body supports the movable body so as to be movable with respect to the base body .

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which a load applied to the first drive source for moving the moving body is suppressed.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
Game control means (for example, main board 11) for controlling the progress of the game;
Production control means for controlling the production (for example, production control board 12),
The game control means includes information output means (for example, I / O 105) for outputting information,
The effect control means controls the effect based on information output by the information output means.

  According to such a configuration, the control burden can be distributed.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The moving body is provided with a plurality of the decorative bodies,
A plurality of the decorative bodies are operated by one second driving source.

  According to such a configuration, there is no need to provide a plurality of second drive sources, and the configuration of the gaming machine can be simplified.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
A support member (for example, a support arm 240) that supports the moving body while moving while being supported by the base body;
The second drive source is provided on the support member.

  According to such a configuration, the moving body can be stably supported by the weight of the second drive source.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
A light emitting means (for example, LED 295) for causing the decorative body to emit light;
The light emitting means is provided on a support frame (for example, a frame body 276) of the decorative body.

  According to such a structure, it can suppress that the wiring of a light emission means is entangled when a decoration body is operated.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
By controlling the second drive source, second drive source control means (for example, effect control board 12) that maintains the decorative body in the same posture until the movable body moves to a predetermined position (for example, the second position). ).

  According to such a configuration, the movement of the moving body and the decorative body can be sharpened, and the interest of the gaming machine can be improved.

1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. The perspective view which looked at the production | presentation apparatus of the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention from the front. The perspective view which looked at the production | presentation apparatus of the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention from back. The disassembled perspective view which looked at the production | presentation apparatus of the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention from the front. The disassembled perspective view which looked at the production | presentation apparatus of the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention from back. The disassembled perspective view which looked at a part of direction device of the pachinko game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the front. The disassembled perspective view which looked at a part of direction device of the pachinko game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from back. The disassembled perspective view of the rotation apparatus of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. The disassembled perspective view which looked at the moving apparatus of the pachinko game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the front. The disassembled perspective view which looked at the moving apparatus of the pachinko gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from back. The disassembled perspective view which looked at the mobile body of the pachinko gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the front. The disassembled perspective view which looked at the moving body of the pachinko gaming machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from back. The exploded perspective view which looked at the rotation decoration object of the pachinko game machine concerning the embodiment of the present invention from the front. It is the perspective view which looked at the production | presentation apparatus of the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention from the front, and the figure which showed the case where the moving body is located upwards. It is the perspective view which looked at the production | presentation apparatus of the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention from back, and the figure which showed the case where the moving body is located upwards. The perspective view which looked at the production | presentation apparatus of the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention from the front, and showed the mode that the rotation decoration body of the moving body located upwards is rotating. Schematic which showed the positional relationship of the moving body of the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, a rotating apparatus, and a moving apparatus. The block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. The flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. The flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. The flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. The flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. The flowchart which shows an example of an effect control process process. The flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. The flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. 27 is a flowchart continued from FIG. 26, showing an example of a variable display effect process.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area 4 surrounded by guide rails. In this game area 4, a game ball as a game medium is launched and driven from a hitting ball launching device (not shown).

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

  A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed, for example, in a square shape. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”), and the type may be different. May be different. Further, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, “00” to “99”. .

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

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

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

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R include, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters). 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 assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and may be any number as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured (for example, seven types or nine types).

  After the decorative symbol variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed until the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. In FIG. 5, for example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol number sequentially flows from the top to the bottom from the smallest to the largest, and when the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, The decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol symbol. When the decorative design having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative design having the largest design number may be displayed.

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure hold memory number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state in a vertical position and an expanded open state in 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 start area (second start area) and a second start winning opening are formed.

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the 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. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening. In this way, the second start winning port as the second start area is in an expanded open state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and in a normally open state in which game balls are difficult to pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). To change.

  The 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. A game ball that has passed (entered) a second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, 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 normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 18, and changes into 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.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, a 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). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area 4 in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”).

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

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or plural general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area 4, there is provided an out-port for taking in game balls that have not entered any winning opening.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the gaming area 4. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, a normal winning ball device 6A, a normal variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area 4 of the pachinko gaming machine 1. . In 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 4 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 the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area 4, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held so as to be supplied to a ball striking device ( An upper plate (a hitting ball supply tray) for storage) 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. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be incorporated in the operation rod.

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

  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 a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor for detecting the player's operation act on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

  In the present embodiment, an effect device 200 is provided below the image display device 5 for performing various effects as the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 progresses. The effect device 200 is provided behind the game board 2. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to visually recognize a part of the rendering device 200 in the initial state or impossible to visually recognize it. Then, as the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 progresses, an effect that attracts the player's line of sight by raising a part of the effect device 200 is executed.

  FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the effect device for the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front. Moreover, FIG. 3 is the perspective view which looked at the production | presentation apparatus of the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention from back.

  The stage device 200 is rotated by receiving a drive from a base body 210 attached to the rear surface of the game board 2 (FIG. 1) and a first drive motor 231 (FIG. 3) attached to the rear surface of the base body 210. A moving device 260 having an arm 230, a moving body 220 attached to the tip of the rotating arm 230 and moving in the vertical direction, and a rotating device 250 having a support arm 240 connected to the moving body 220 are provided. .

  When the first drive motor 231 (FIG. 3) attached to the rear surface of the base body 210 is driven, the rotation arm 230 rotates about the rotation shaft 230R. As the rotating arm 230 rotates, the moving body 220 connected to the rotating arm 230 moves in the vertical direction. As described above, the moving body 220 moves upward from the state of FIG. 1, so that the player can visually recognize the entire moving body 220. Four rotating decorative bodies 221 are attached to the moving body 220. The effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be enhanced by the rotation of the rotating decorative bodies 221 in accordance with the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A rotating device 250 is connected to the moving body 220. One end of the rotation device 250 is attached to a movement restriction groove 210a (FIG. 3) formed in the base body 210, and slides in the direction in which the movement restriction groove 210a is formed as the movement body 220 moves in the vertical direction. A second drive motor 241 is attached to the end of the rotating device 250. When the driving force of the second drive motor 241 is transmitted, the four rotating decorative bodies 221 rotate.

  FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the effect device for the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the effect device for the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the rear.

  A movement restricting groove 210a for sliding one end of the rotating device 250 in a predetermined direction is formed on the left side of the base body 210. The movement restricting groove 210a is composed of a long hole whose long axis is directed from the lower left to the upper right. A sliding piece 244 (FIG. 5) is attached to one end of the rotating device 250 mounted in the movement restricting groove 210a. The convex portion 244a of the sliding piece 244 is inserted into the movement restricting groove 210a, the sliding ring 242 having a diameter larger than that of the movement restricting groove 210a is arranged on the convex portion 244a, and the sliding ring 242 is screwed by the screw 243. Stop. Thus, one end of the rotating device 250 is locked to the movement limiting groove 210a formed in the base body 210, and can slide in the direction in which the movement limiting groove 210a is formed.

  The second drive motor 241 attached to the rotating device 250 is in the vicinity of the sliding piece 244. Therefore, the weight of the second drive motor directly acts on the sliding piece 244 locked in the movement restriction groove 210a. Therefore, the sliding piece 244 and the movement restricting groove 210a can be sufficiently adhered, and one end of the rotating device 250 can be stabilized and slid in the forming direction of the movement restricting groove 210a.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the first drive motor 231 is fixed to the right part of the rear surface of the base body 210 with screws 232. The drive shaft 231 a (FIG. 4) of the first drive motor 231 passes through the base body 210 and protrudes from the front surface of the base body 210. The first drive motor 231 is, for example, a stepping motor, and its operation / non-operation is controlled by the effect control board 12 (FIG. 18). Since the drive motor 231 rotates in synchronization with the drive pulse, the rotation arm 230 can be rotated by a predetermined angle.

  A movement restricting body 211 that restricts the movement of the moving body 220 in the vertical direction is attached to the center of the base body 210. The movement restricting body 211 has a substantially U-shaped cross section, and is attached to the base body 210 with its longitudinal direction directed in the vertical direction. The sliding part 222 (FIG. 5) of the moving body 220 is accommodated in the opening part of the movement restricting body 211 having a substantially U shape, so that the moving body 220 moves only in the vertical direction. Further, a rotation base plate 233 that rotatably supports the rotation arm 230 is attached to the base body 210 by screws 234 (FIG. 5).

  FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of a part of the effect device for the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front. FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of a part of the effect device for the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the rear.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the moving body 220 has a sliding projection 223 having a screw hole 223a formed on the rear surface thereof. The sliding protrusion 223 is inserted into an engagement hole 230 a formed in the rotating arm 230, and a sliding ring 224 having a diameter larger than that of the engagement hole 230 a is attached to the sliding protrusion 223 with a screw 225. It has been. As a result, the moving body 220 is connected to the rotating arm 230 and moves in the vertical direction as the rotating arm 230 rotates.

  One end of the rotating device 250 is slidably attached to a movement restricting groove 210 a formed in the base body 210. On the other hand, the other end of the rotating device 250 is attached to the rear surface of the moving body 220 by a screw 245. As shown in FIG. 7, the moving body 220 has a first bevel gear 224 at the center upper portion. As shown in FIG. 6, a second bevel gear 246 is provided at the other end of the rotating device 250. The rotating device 250 is attached to the moving body 220 in a state where the second bevel gear 246 is engaged with the first bevel gear 224 provided on the moving body 220. As will be described later, the second bevel gear 246 is connected to the second drive motor 241 via the shaft 247. Therefore, the driving force by the second drive motor 241 is transmitted to the first bevel gear 224 via the second bevel gear 246.

  Next, a more detailed configuration of the rotating device 250 for rotating the four rotating decorative bodies 221 attached to the moving body 220 will be described. FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the rotation device of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The support arm 240 connects the moving body 220 (FIG. 4) and the base body 210 (FIG. 4). As the moving body 220 moves in the vertical direction, one end of the support arm 240 connected to the moving body 220 moves in the vertical direction. On the other hand, the other end of the support arm 240 slides along the formation direction of the movement restriction groove 210a (FIG. 5) as the movable body 220 moves in the vertical direction. The support arm 240 is formed with a shaft insertion hole 240a for accommodating the shaft 247 therein. Further, the support arm 240 is formed with a gear housing portion 240b (FIG. 6) for housing the second bevel gear 246.

  The shaft 247 transmits the driving force of the second drive motor 241 to the second bevel gear 246. One end of the shaft 247 is inserted and fixed in the shaft insertion hole 246 a of the second bevel gear 246. The drive shaft 241a of the second drive motor 241 is inserted and fixed in the drive shaft insertion hole 247a formed at the other end of the shaft 247.

  One end of the support arm 240 is fastened to the base 248 by fastening means (not shown), and the second drive motor 241 is fixed by screws 249. The base 248 is formed with an insertion hole 248a through which the drive shaft 241a of the second drive motor 241 is inserted. The drive shaft 241a of the second drive motor 241 inserted through the insertion hole 248a is inserted into and fixed to the drive shaft insertion hole 247a formed in the shaft 247.

  With such a configuration, the drive of the second drive motor 241 is transmitted to the shaft 247, the second bevel gear, and the first bevel gear. The second drive motor 241 is, for example, a stepping motor, and its operation / non-operation is controlled by the effect control board 12 (FIG. 18). Since the second drive motor 241 rotates in synchronization with the drive pulse, the drive shaft 241a can be rotated by a predetermined angle.

  Next, details of the structure of the moving device 260 that moves the moving body 220 in the vertical direction will be described. FIG. 9 is an exploded perspective view of the moving device for the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front. FIG. 10 is an exploded perspective view of the moving device for the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the rear.

  The rotating base body 233 is attached to the base body 210 (FIG. 4) while holding various components such as the rotating arm 230. A drive gear 261 is disposed in the drive gear opening 233a (FIG. 10) formed in the rotation base body 230. As shown in FIG. 10, the drive gear 261 has a drive shaft fitting hole 261a into which the drive shaft 231a of the first drive motor 231 is inserted. As a result, the drive gear 261 rotates by driving the first drive motor 231.

  The driven gear 262 includes a disk portion 262a, a gear portion 262b formed on the rear surface of the disk portion 262a, and a protrusion 262c formed to protrude from the front surface of the disk portion 262a. The driven gear 262 is screwed to the rotating base plate 233 with screws 264 in a state where the gear portion 262b is engaged with the drive gear 261. A sliding ring 263 is interposed between the screw 264 and the driven gear 262. As a result, the driven gear 262 rotates with the rotation of the drive gear 261 driven by the first drive motor 231 (FIG. 5).

  The rotating plate 265 is composed of a plate-like member formed in a fan shape. The rotating plate 265 is screwed to the rotating base plate 233 with screws 267. A sliding ring 266 is interposed between the screw 267 and the rotating plate 265. Thus, the rotating plate 265 is attached to the rotating base plate 233 so as to be rotatable about the rotating shaft 230R. The rotary plate 265 is formed with a protrusion insertion hole 265a through which the protrusion 262c of the driven gear 262 is inserted. The sliding ring 268 having a diameter larger than that of the protruding portion insertion hole 265a is screwed to the protruding portion 262c with a screw 269 in a state where the protruding portion 262c is inserted into the protruding portion insertion hole 265a. Thereby, when the driven gear 262 rotates, the protrusion 262 c formed on the driven gear 262 pushes up the inner edge of the protrusion insertion hole 265 a formed on the rotating plate 265. Thereby, the rotating plate 265 rotates around the rotation shaft 230R. The position where the protrusion 262c pushes up the rotating plate 265 is a position away from the rotating shaft 230R of the rotating plate 265. Thereby, the pushing-up force of the rotating plate 265 can be reduced, and the load on the first drive motor 231 can be reduced.

  A torsion coil spring 270 is provided between the rotation base 233 and the rotating plate 265. The torsion coil spring 270 is provided to urge the rotating plate 265 in the clockwise direction in FIG. The clockwise direction in which the rotating plate 265 is urged is the rotating direction of the rotating plate 265 that moves the moving body 220 (FIG. 7) upward, as will be described later. That is, the rotating plate 265 is biased by the torsion coil spring 270 in the rotational direction that moves the moving body 220 (FIG. 7) upward. Thereby, when moving the mobile body 220 (FIG. 7) upward, the load of the 1st drive motor 231 can be reduced.

  The rotating plate 265 includes a first detection piece 271 formed in the vicinity of the rotation shaft 230R and a second detection piece 272 formed in a substantially fan-shaped radius portion. The first detection piece 271 is detected by a first detection sensor 273 provided on the rotation base plate 233. The second detection piece 272 is detected by a second detection sensor 274 provided on the rotary base plate 233. The first detection sensor 273 and the second detection sensor 274 are, for example, photosensors, and the presence or absence of the detection piece is determined by detecting that the detection piece blocks the light emitted from the light emitting unit. The first detection piece 271 is larger than the second detection piece 272 and is formed closer to the rotation shaft 230R than the second detection piece 272. Thus, the first detection piece 271 can be detected for a longer time by making the size and the attachment position of the first detection piece 271 different from the size and the attachment position of the second detection piece 272. Accordingly, it is possible to grasp the accurate rotation state of the rotating plate 265 based on the detection state of the first detection piece 271 and the detection state of the second detection piece 272.

  The rotating arm 230 is connected to an attachment portion 230c formed with a plurality of screw insertion holes 230b, a support portion 230b formed with an elongated engagement hole 230a, and the attachment portion 230c and the support portion 230d. And a connecting portion 230e. The rotating arm 230 is fixed to the rotating plate 265 by a screw 275 inserted through the screw insertion hole 230b. Therefore, the rotation arm 230 rotates about the rotation shaft 230 </ b> R as the rotation plate 265 rotates. A sliding protrusion 223 (FIG. 7) is inserted into the engaging hole 230 a of the rotating arm 230, and the sliding protrusion 223 is connected to the engaging hole 230 a by a sliding ring 224 and a screw 225. Therefore, the moving body 220 moves in the vertical direction as the turning arm 230 rotates.

  Next, the detailed structure of the moving body 220 will be described. FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of the moving body of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front. FIG. 12 is an exploded perspective view of the moving body of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the rear.

  The moving body 220 includes four rotating decorative bodies 221 and a polygonal frame 276 that holds the four rotating decorative bodies 221. The rotating decorative body 221 includes a hexagonal body portion 277, a bevel gear 278 formed to protrude from the side surface of the body portion 277, and a rotation formed on a side surface opposite to the side surface on which the bevel gear 278 is formed. And a protrusion 279. The bevel gear 278 and the rotation protrusion 279 are arranged on the same straight line, and the rotating decorative body 221 rotates with this straight line as the rotation shaft 221R.

  The frame body 276 holds the four rotating decoration bodies 221 in a rotatable manner, and a position where the player can visually recognize and a position where the player cannot visually recognize as the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 progresses. Alternatively, the player moves up and down between positions that are difficult for the player to visually recognize. The frame body 276 is formed with a rotation protrusion insertion hole 276a into which the rotation protrusion 279 of the rotation decoration body 221 is inserted. Further, the frame body 276 has a bearing portion 281 that supports the journal portion 280 between the body portion 277 and the bevel gear 278 of the rotary decorative body 221. The rotating decorative body 221 is rotatably supported around the rotating shaft 221R by supporting the rotating protrusion 279 in the rotating protrusion insertion hole 276a and supporting the journal portion 280 by the bearing portion 281. The rotation decoration body 276 is formed with rotation projection insertion holes 276a and bearing portions 281 corresponding to the number of rotation decoration bodies 221 to be held. The bearing portion 281 is provided near the center of the frame body 276. Moreover, the rotation protrusion insertion hole 276a is formed in the inner peripheral surface of the frame 276 formed in a polygonal shape.

  As described above, the first bevel gear 224 (FIG. 12) that meshes with the second bevel gear 246 (FIG. 6) of the rotating device 250 is provided on the frame body 276 of the moving body 220. A first driven gear 282 is fixed to the first bevel gear 224 with a screw (not shown). As a result, the first driven gear 282 rotates together with the first bevel gear 224. The frame 276 is provided with a second driven gear 283 that meshes with the first driven gear 282 and a third driven gear 284 that meshes with the second driven gear 283. Further, a transmission gear 287 is screwed to the center of the frame body 276 by a screw 286 via a sliding ring 285. Thereby, the transmission gear 287 is rotatably attached to the frame body 276.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the transmission gear 287 is formed with a first tooth profile 288 that meshes with the third driven gear 284 and a second tooth profile 289 that meshes with the bevel gear 278 of each rotating decorative body 221. As a result, the rotation of the third driven gear 284 is transmitted to the transmission gear 287, and the transmission gear 287 rotates about the rotation shaft 290. Further, when the transmission gear 287 rotates in response to the rotation of the third driven gear 284, the rotary decorative body 221 having the bevel gear 278 meshed with the second tooth profile 289 rotates around the rotation shaft 221R.

  In addition, an LED substrate 291 is provided at the upper center of the frame body 276 so as to cover the first driven gear 282. A plurality of LEDs 292 are arranged on the LED substrate 291. In addition, an LED board pressing plate 293 is provided so as to cover the LED board 292. The LED board pressing plate 293 is made of, for example, a transparent synthetic resin, transmits light emitted from the LED 292, and fixes the LED board 291 to the frame body 276.

  The decorative body 294 includes an upper decorative body 294 a that covers the LED board pressing plate 293 and a lower decorative body 294 b that covers the transmission gear 287. The decorative body 294 is made of a synthetic resin having translucency, for example. Light emitted from the LED 292 and transmitted through the LED board pressing plate 293 enters the upper decorative body 294a. As shown in FIG. 12, the back surface of the upper decorative body 294a constitutes a light diffusion surface 294c on which a plurality of irregularities are formed. The light diffusion surface 294c emits light from the LED 292 as diffused light. As a result, diffused light can be emitted from the entire surface of the upper decorative body 294a, and a pattern with a plurality of irregularities can be added to the emitted light.

  Note that the LED 292 may emit light in accordance with the vertical movement of the moving body 220 or the rotation of the rotating decorative body 221. Thereby, the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 that attracts the player can be executed.

  In addition, an LED 295 and a lens 296 that condenses light emitted from the LED 295 are provided on the inner peripheral surface of the frame body 276 formed in a polygonal shape. The LED 295 and the lens 296 are two side surfaces of the six side surfaces of the rotating decorative body 221 when the hexagonal rotating decorative body 221 is in a state as shown in FIG. 2 (hereinafter referred to as an initial state). It arrange | positions at the internal peripheral surface of the frame 276 so as to oppose (two incident surfaces 221a). That is, the LED 295 and the lenses 296 are provided at a total of eight locations on the inner peripheral surface of the frame body 276. The lens 296 is, for example, a convex lens, collects the light emitted from the LED 295, and emits the collected light toward the incident surface 221 a of the rotating decoration body 221. The initial state of the rotating decorative body 221 includes a state in which the main surface of the rotating decorative body 221 faces in the front-rear direction as shown in FIG. 2 without rotating the rotating decorative body 221, and the rotating decorative body 221 rotates. In this state, it also includes the case where the state as shown in FIG.

  In this manner, by providing the LED 295 on the inner peripheral surface of the frame body 296, the rotating decorative body 221 can be irradiated with light without causing the wiring of the LED 295 to be entangled. Thereby, a player can be made to pay attention to the rotation decoration body 221.

  Next, the configuration of the rotating decorative body 221 will be described. FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view of the rotating decorative body of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front. The rotating decorative body 221 includes a front cover body 297, a first decorative plate 298 having a pattern on the surface, a second decorative plate 299 to which a rotating projection 279 and a bevel gear 278 are attached, and the rotating decorative body 221. And a rear cover body 300 constituting the rear surface. When light is emitted from the LED 295 (FIG. 12) provided on the frame body 276 (FIG. 12) when the rotational decoration body 221 is in the initial state, light enters from the two side surfaces of the rotation decoration body 221. To do. In FIG. 13, the direction in which the light from the LED 295 enters when the rotary decoration body 221 is in the initial state is illustrated using an arrow L.

  The front cover body 297 is made of, for example, a synthetic resin having translucency, and constitutes a front portion of the rotary decoration body 221. The front cover body 297 emits light that has entered the inside of the rotating decorative body 221 to the outside.

  The 1st decoration board 298 is comprised from the synthetic resin which has translucency, for example. The two incident surfaces 298a of the first decorative body 298 are formed from flat surfaces. Light emitted from the LED 295 (FIG. 11) enters the first decorative plate 298 from the incident surface 298 a and propagates inside the first decorative plate 298. The first decorative plate 298 is formed with a first uneven surface 298b formed from a plurality of grooves extending in a curved shape. The light incident from the incident surface 298a is reflected in different directions by the first uneven surface 298b, and is emitted from the first decorative plate 298 as diffused light with a pattern added thereto. Of the side surfaces of the first decorative body 298, a second uneven surface 298c in which a plurality of kamaboko-shaped convex portions are arranged is formed on a side surface other than the incident surface 298a. Thereby, the diffused light with the pattern added can be emitted also from the side surface of the first decorative plate 208. Note that light emitted from the front surface of the first decorative plate 298 is emitted to the outside through the front cover body 297. The light emitted from the rear surface of the first decorative plate 298 is incident on the second decorative body 299. In addition, the diffused light to which the pattern was added by the 2nd decorative body 299 also injects into the 1st decorative board 298 so that it may mention later.

  The second decorative plate 299 is made of, for example, a synthetic resin having translucency. The second decorative plate 299 is formed with a third uneven surface 299b in which a plurality of dot-like convex portions are regularly arranged. Thus, the unevenness | corrugation formed in the 3rd uneven surface 299b differs greatly in the aspect from the unevenness | corrugation formed in the 1st uneven surface 298b. Thereby, the pattern of a different aspect can be added to the light radiate | emitted from the rotation decoration body 221. FIG. Light enters the second decorative plate 299 from the incident surface 299a and light emitted from the first decorative plate 298 enters from the front. The incident light is reflected in different directions on the third uneven surface 299b, and is emitted from the second decorative plate 299 as a diffused light with a pattern added.

  The rear cover body 300 is made of, for example, a synthetic resin having translucency, and constitutes the rear part of the rotary decoration body 221. The rear cover body 300 transmits the light emitted from the rear surface of the second decorative plate 299 and emits the light to the outside of the rotating decorative body 221.

  Thus, the light emitted from the LED 295 provided on the inner peripheral surface of the frame body 276 is incident from the incident surface 221a (FIG. 12) of the rotating decorative body 221 in the initial state. As described above, the light incident on the rotating decorative body 221 is diffused by the first uneven surface 298 formed on the first decorative plate 298 and the second uneven surface 299a formed on the second decorative plate 299, and is complicated. A pattern is added and the light is emitted from the rotating decorative body 221. Even when the rotating decorative body 221 is not in the initial state, the rotating decorative body 221 is irradiated by the light of the LED 295. Thereby, the decoration by the light which attracts a player can be provided.

  Next, the movement of the rendering device 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the effect device for a pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front, and shows a case where the moving body is positioned upward. FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the staging device for the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the rear, and shows a case where the moving body is positioned upward. In the effect device 200 shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the moving body is located at the lowest position (initial position).

  When the first drive motor 231 (FIG. 15) attached to the rear surface of the effect device 200 is driven from the state shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the driven gear 262 shown in FIG. 14 rotates clockwise. A protrusion 262 c (FIG. 9) formed on the driven gear 262 is inserted into a protrusion insertion hole 265 a formed on the rotating plate 265, and is screwed to the protrusion insertion hole 265 a with a screw 269. As a result, the rotating plate 265 is pushed up by the protrusion 262c (FIG. 9) and rotates clockwise around the rotation shaft 230R. Thereby, the turning arm 230 attached to the rotating plate 265 also turns clockwise around the turning shaft 230R.

  As described above, when the turning arm 230 is turned, the moving body 220 connected to the tip of the turning arm 230 by the screw 225 (FIG. 15) is pushed up by the turning arm 230 and moves upward. To do. Note that one end of the rotating device 250 is attached to the rear surface of the moving body 220 by a screw 245 (FIG. 15). Therefore, one end of the rotating device 250 on the side fixed by the screw 245 is pulled upward by the moving body 220 moving upward. On the other hand, the other end of the rotating device 250 is formed on the base body 210 by a convex portion 244a (FIG. 5) of the sliding piece 244 inserted into the movement restricting groove 210a and a screw 243 screwed into the convex portion 244a. It is locked in the movement limiting groove 210a. Accordingly, as one end of the rotating device 250 is pulled up by the upward movement of the moving body 220, the other end of the rotating device 250 slides in the movement limiting groove 210a. Although the movement limiting groove 210a is slightly inclined, a reaction force R perpendicular to the inner edge of the movement limiting groove 210a acts on the member inscribed in the movement limiting groove 210a as shown in FIG. . This reaction force R has a vertical component Rv. Therefore, a vertical reaction force Rv acts on the convex portion 244a (FIG. 5) of the sliding piece 244 inserted and inscribed in the movement limiting groove 210a and the screw 243. Thereby, a part of weight of the rotating device 250 is supported by the movement restricting groove 210a. Thus, a part of the weight of the rotating device 250 is supported by the movement limiting groove 210 a formed in the base body 210. Thereby, when the moving body 220 is moved upward, a part of the weight of the rotating device 250 is shared and supported by the base body 210, so that the load on the first drive motor 231 can be reduced.

  As shown in FIG. 3, when the moving body 220 is in the initial position, the other end of the rotating device 250 locked by the screw 243 is located at the lower left end of the movement restricting groove 210a. Then, as the moving body 220 moves to the uppermost position (second position), the other end of the rotating device 250 slides in the movement limiting groove 210a to the upper right. As shown in FIG. 15, when the moving body 220 is located at the second position, the other end of the rotating device 250 is located at the upper right end of the movement restricting groove 210a.

  As shown in FIG. 2, when the moving body 220 is in the initial position, the first detection piece 271 formed on the rotating plate 265 is detected by the first detection sensor 273 and also formed on the rotating plate 265. The second detection piece 272 is detected by the second detection sensor 274. When the rotating plate 265 rotates clockwise from the state shown in FIG. 2 (the moving body 220 moves upward), the second detection piece 272 is not detected by the second detection sensor 274 immediately. Note that the width of the first detection piece 271 is larger than the width of the second detection piece 272. Therefore, even if the second detection piece 272 is no longer detected due to the rotation of the rotating plate 265, the first detection piece 271 continues to be detected by the first detection sensor 273 for a while. When the rotating plate 265 further rotates clockwise and the moving body 220 is positioned at the second position as shown in FIG. 14, the first detection piece 271 is not detected by the first detection sensor 273. That is, the first detection sensor 273 is used as a sensor that detects that the moving body 220 has moved up to the second position. On the other hand, the second detection sensor 272 is used as a sensor that detects that the moving body 220 has been lowered to the initial position.

  Thereby, when the moving body 220 is in the initial position, the first detection piece 271 and the second detection piece 272 are both detected, but when the moving body 220 is in the second position, the first detection piece. Neither 271 nor the second detection piece 272 is detected. Further, when the moving body 220 is located between the initial position and the second position, the first detection piece 271 is detected, but the second detection piece 272 is not detected. Therefore, by grasping the detection status of the first detection piece 271 and the second detection piece 272, the accurate movement of the moving body 220 can be realized.

  In addition, in the rendering device 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, when the first detection sensor 273 detects that the moving body 220 has moved up and has reached the second position, the second drive motor 241. Are driven to rotate the respective rotary decorative bodies 221. FIG. 16 is a perspective view of the staging device for a pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention as viewed from the front, and shows a state in which the rotating decorative body of the moving body positioned above is rotating. As described above, when the moving body 220 is located at the second position, when the second drive motor 241 is driven, all four rotating decorative bodies rotate around the rotation shaft 221R (FIG. 11). . As described above, the bevel gears 278 (FIG. 13) of the four rotary decorative bodies 221 mesh with the common transmission gear 287 (FIG. 12) that is rotated by one drive motor (second drive motor 241). Therefore, the rotation direction and the rotation speed of the four rotating decorative bodies 221 are the same. Thereby, the rotation operation | movement of the four rotation decoration bodies 221 can be arrange | equalized, and the appearance of production | presentation operation can be improved.

  FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the moving body, the rotating device, and the moving device of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 17, the rotating device 250 and the moving device 260 indicated by solid lines indicate a relative positional relationship with the moving body 220 at the initial position (lowermost position). Further, in FIG. 17, the rotation device 250 ′ and the movement device 260 ′ indicated by a two-dot chain line indicate a relative positional relationship with the moving body 220 ′ when in the second position (the uppermost position). Yes. In the rendering operation of the rendering device 200, it has been described that the moving body 220 moves in the vertical direction. However, in FIG. 17, the moving body 200 in the initial position and the moving body 200 ′ positioned in the second position are overlapped. Is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 17, when the moving body 220 moves from the initial position to the second position, the relative position of the moving device 260 with respect to the moving body 220 becomes lower. That is, when the moving body 220 is in the initial position, the moving body 220 and the moving device 260 are in a positional relationship. However, when the moving body moves upward and is positioned at the second position, the moving body 220 ′ moves. The positional relationship with the device 260 ′ is obtained. That is, in FIG. 17, the moving body 260 (260 ′) can be illustrated as if it has moved downward.

  On the other hand, one end of the rotating device 250 attached to the moving body 220 is pulled up by moving the moving body 220 upward and is locked by a screw 243 in the movement limiting groove 210a (FIG. 15) of the base body 210. The other end of the rotation device 250 slides along the formation direction of the movement restriction groove 210a. Therefore, when the moving body 220 moves from the initial position to the second position, the rotating device 250 can be illustrated as if it has rotated around the first bevel gear 224 as shown in FIG. In FIG. 17, the angle θ formed by the shaft 247 of the rotating device 250 and the shaft 247 ′ of the rotating device 250 ′ is approximately θ = 48 °. Such a phenomenon that the rotating device 250 rotates about θ = 48 ° around the first bevel gear 224 is the first by rotating the second bevel gear 246 by 48 ° without rotating the rotating device 250. This is the same as rotating the bevel gear 224. Therefore, if no action is taken, the first bevel gear 224 is rotated by the moving body 220 moving upward, and the rotating decorative body 221 is thereby rotated. Such a phenomenon also occurs when the moving body 220 moves downward.

  In the rendering device 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the first drive motor 231 is driven to move the moving body 220 upward and downward, and at the same time, the second drive motor 241 is driven to rotate the rotating device 250. The second bevel gear 246 is rotated in accordance with this rotation. Thereby, the moving body 220 can be moved upward and downward without rotating the first bevel gear 241 (the rotating decorative body 221). Note that the relationship between the amount of movement of the moving body 220 in the vertical direction and the amount of rotation of the rotating device 250 associated therewith can be obtained in advance. As described above, when the movable body 220 moves in the vertical direction, the rotating decorative body 221 can be held in the same posture, and thus the movement of the rotating decorative body 221 can be sharpened.

  As described above, the rendering device 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment is provided below the image display device 5, and the moving body 220 is a position where the player cannot visually recognize or a position where the player is difficult to visually recognize. Waiting at. And when performing production | presentation operation | movement, while moving the mobile body 220 upwards with the 1st drive motor 231, the 2nd drive motor 241 is driven, and the rotation decoration body 221 of the state which faced the front was carried out. Hold on. Then, when the first detection sensor 273 no longer detects the first detection piece 271, it is determined that the moving body 220 is located at the second position. As a result, the driving of the first driving motor 231 is stopped and the second driving motor 241 is driven to rotate the rotating decorative body 221. At that time, the LED 295 provided on the inner peripheral surface of the frame 276 is caused to emit light, and the LED 292 mounted on the LED substrate 291 is caused to emit light. Thereby, the rotation decoration body 221 irradiated with light can be rotated.

  In order to end the rendering operation of the rendering device 200, the light emission of the LED 295 provided on the inner peripheral surface of the frame body 276 is stopped, and the light emission of the LED 292 mounted on the LED substrate 291 is stopped. Then, the second drive motor 241 is stopped with the rotating decorative body 221 facing the front. Subsequently, the moving body 220 is moved downward by the first drive motor 231 and the second drive motor 241 is driven to hold the rotating decorative body 221 while facing the front. Then, when the second detection sensor 274 detects the second detection piece 272, it is determined that the moving body 220 is located at the initial position, and the first drive motor 231 and the second drive motor 241 are stopped.

  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 performs variable display of the normal symbol, such as the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. For example, the normal symbol display 20 is set based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable display of the normal symbol, such as the end of the previous general symbol game, is satisfied after the general symbol start condition for the normal symbol start is satisfied. The usual game is started.

  In this normal game, after the normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time elapses, the fixed normal symbol that is a variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the 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 variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the normal symbol variable display result is “per standard”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable tulip 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 a 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 device 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, a special game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special game or the big hit gaming state.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variable symbol display time as the special symbol variable time has elapsed after the variable symbol special display is started, the variable symbol variable symbol is displayed. 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 the specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small bonus symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, it becomes “small hit” as a predetermined display result. Further, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol, the game is “lost”.

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the small hit game state is controlled as a special game state different from the big hit game state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, the special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is the big hit symbol, and the special symbol indicating the number “2” is the small hit symbol. , The special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a big win symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lose symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lost symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific symbol in the special game, and the result of the specific display is “big hit”, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a predetermined upper limit time in the big hit gaming state. The large winning opening is opened in a period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. 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, “15” or the like). 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.

  Of the special symbols showing the numbers "3", "5", and "7" that are jackpot symbols, the special symbols showing the numbers "3" and "7" are normally open round jackpot symbols and the number "5" The special symbol indicating is a short-term open round jackpot symbol. In the big hit game state (normal open big hit state) as the normal open round specific game state controlled after the normal open round big hit symbol is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 The door is in the open state in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) that is the first period elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. By doing so, the round which changes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the 1st state (open state) advantageous to a player is performed. The normal open big hit state is also referred to as a first specific game state.

  In the big hit game state (short-term open big hit state) as the short-term open round specific game state controlled after the short-term open round big hit symbol is derived as the final special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is set in each round. A second time period (for example, 0), in which the upper limit time for changing to the first state advantageous to the player (the upper limit of the period during which the big prize opening is opened by the big prize opening door) is shorter than the first period in the normal opening big hit state. 1 second). Note that in the short-term open big hit state, it is only necessary to control the opening period of the big prize opening to be the second period, and other control may be performed in the same manner as the normal open big hit state. Alternatively, in the short-term open big hit state, the number of rounds may be set to a second round number (eg, “2”) that is smaller than the first round number (eg, “15”) in the normal open big hit state.

  In such a short-term open big hit state, a predetermined number (for example, 15 balls) of balls (prize balls) can be obtained if a game ball wins a big winning opening. However, the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period (such as 0.1 second) and is very short. For this reason, the short-term open big hit state is a big hit gaming state in which a ball (prize ball) cannot be obtained substantially. The short-term open big hit state is also called a second specific game state.

  In addition, the jackpot gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state is not limited to the one with a short winning opening period compared to the big hit gaming state as the normal opening round specific gaming state, for example, the opening of the big winning mouth The period (upper limit time) is the same in the short-term open round specific game state and the normal open round specific game state, but in the short-term open round specific game state, there is an upper limit number of times (for example, two times) that makes the big prize opening state open. It may be less than the upper limit number of times (for example, 15 times) in the normal open round specific game state. That is, in the big hit gaming state as the short-term opening round specific gaming state, the period during which the game ball is changed to the first state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) in each round is longer than the first period in the normal opening round specific gaming state. As long as it is at least one of the short second period and the number of executions of the round being the second round number less than the first round number in the normal open round specific gaming state. .

  After the special symbol indicating the number “2” as the small hit symbol is derived as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the small hit gaming state as the special gaming state is controlled. In this small hit game state, similarly to the short-term open big hit state, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 performs a variable winning operation for changing the big winning opening to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player. That is, in the small hit gaming state, for example, the operation of setting the special variable winning ball device 7 to the first state (open state) over the second period is repeatedly executed.

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

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

  Further, in response to the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (an effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. Or changing the display mode of the background image, playing and displaying a moving image that is different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, performing a different rendering operation than before reaching the reach state May be. Such effect operations such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

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

  As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach and super reach are set in advance. Then, when the reach form of super reach appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) is higher than when the reach form of normal reach appears. As will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, super-reach effects such as super reach A, super reach B, and super reach C are prepared in advance.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach production, the variable display status of decorative designs may become reach status, and the variable display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. There may be a case where a variable display effect for informing the player is given in accordance with a variable display mode of decorative symbols. In this embodiment, variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” can be executed. It is only necessary to determine whether or not the “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” variable display effects should be executed in response to the change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Whether or not the variable display effect of “slip” is to be executed on the side of the effect control board 12 may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the side of the main board 11.

  In the variable display effect of “slip”, the decorative symbols are changed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then a plurality of decorative symbol display areas (for example, After the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc., a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2” of the temporarily stopped display of decorative symbols is displayed. )) In the decorative symbol display area (for example, one or both of the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L and the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R), and then the display is stopped and displayed again. An effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed. Thus, in the variable display effect of “slip”, a predetermined number of decorative symbols are displayed after temporary display of a plurality of decorative symbols from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the display of a definite decorative symbol resulting in variable display. When the variable display state of the decorative pattern is re-executed, the variable display state of the decorative pattern becomes the reach state, and when the decorative symbol constituting the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. is there.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in response to one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being satisfied once. Before the final determined decorative symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect display in which the decorative symbols are changed again (pseudo-variable) in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to three times). The number of quasi-continuous fluctuations is displayed for the left, middle, and right decorative symbols, excluding the first variation after all decorative symbols are temporarily suspended after the decorative symbol variable display starts. This is the number of times that the decorative symbols re-variate in all of the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R.

  In the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect, for example, one of a plurality of types of pseudo-ream chances determined in advance in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Are temporarily stopped and displayed as a predetermined display result. Thereafter, pseudo continuous variation (re-variable display) is performed. In this embodiment, in the variable display effect of “pseudo-continuous”, the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied once by performing the pseudo-continuous change (re-change) once to three times. Based on this, it is possible to make it appear as if the variable display of the decorative symbols has been started 2 to 4 times in succession. Note that the number of pseudo-continuous fluctuations (re-variations) in the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect may be executed more than one to three times, for example, four or five times.

  In addition to “slip” and “pseudo ream”, variable display effects using the variable display operation of such decorative patterns include, for example, “Development chance eyes”, “Development chance eyes end”, “Slip after chance eyes stop” Various production operations such as these may be executed. Here, in the variable display effect of “Development Opportunity”, “Left”, “Middle”, “Right” from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the display of the fixed decorative pattern resulting in the variable display result. In all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols constituting the development chances included in the predetermined special combination are temporarily stopped and displayed, and then the decorative symbol variable display state is reached. A predetermined reach production is started. As a result, when the decorative symbol constituting the development opportunity is temporarily stopped, the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, and the variable display result becomes “big hit” after the reach state is reached. Expectation is enhanced.

  Further, in the variable display effect of “end of development chance”, after the decorative display variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are all displayed. Then, an effect display is performed in which a decorative pattern having a predetermined combination as an opportunity for development is derived and displayed as a confirmed decorative pattern. In the variable display effect of “slip after the chance stop”, as with the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started, the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols of the lost combinations (special combinations) that are the pseudo-continuous chances in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, Unlike the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect that changes the decorative symbols again in all of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols are changed again in some of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. By doing so, an effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed.

  During variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach display or variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous”, for example, a predetermined effect image is displayed, a message is displayed as an image, an audio output, a lamp There is a possibility that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state due to an effect operation different from the decorative symbol variable display operation such as lighting, or a reach effect may be executed by super reach. In addition, a notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that the variable display result may be a “hit”. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. May be executed (started) prior to the reach state (before the decorative symbols are temporarily displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state.

  In this embodiment, an effect operation by the effect device 200 is performed as a notice effect. Specifically, in the notice effect using the effect device 200, the moving object 220 is moved upward from a position where the player cannot visually recognize or a position where the player cannot visually recognize, with the rotating decorative body 221 facing the front. When the moving body 220 is positioned at the uppermost position (second position), an effect operation for rotating the rotating decorative body 221 irradiated with light is performed.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state is not changed to the reach state after the variable symbol variable display is started. In addition, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variable 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 variable symbol display state is reached after the variable symbol variable display starts. Correspondingly, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a fixed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach lose combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When the special big win symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a special symbol for the special opening game as a special symbol for the special opening game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is changed. Corresponding to reaching the reach state, after a predetermined reach effect is executed or without a reach effect, a predetermined normal big hit combination (“non-probability variable big hit combination) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations ”) Is displayed in a stopped manner. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols having the even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. Any of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line. Ornamental symbols having even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” that constitute a 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, the fixed ornament symbol of the normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed after the predetermined reach effect is executed or the reach effect is not executed. The decorative display 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”. Based on the fact that the variable 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-shortening control, the special symbol variable display time (special symbol variation time) in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, an initialization process after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed) The same control as in the state in which is executed. 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 is finished and the variable display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, among the special symbols that are normally open round jackpot symbols, when the probability variable bonus symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number “7” is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol variable display state is Corresponding to reaching the reach state, after a reach effect similar to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative design is “normal”, or after the reach effect is not executed, a plurality of types of jackpot combinations Among them, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. Any of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line. The decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “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 a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the fixed decoration symbol that is a normal jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the decoration symbol.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed decorative symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a promiscuous jackpot combination, the variable display mode in which the probable jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game has a variable display result of “big hit” This is referred to as a variable display mode of “probability change” (also referred to as “big hit type”). Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “big change” big hit type, the normal open big hit state is controlled, and after the end, the probability variation control (probability change control) is performed together with the time reduction control. By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than in the normal state. The certainty control may be ended when the condition that the variable display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled again in the big hit gaming state after the big hit gaming state is ended. Similar to the time-saving control, the probability variation control may be ended when a special number of games (for example, 100 times) is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. 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 reduction control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 uses the normal symbol display unit 20 to make the normal symbol change time (normal symbol change time) shorter than that in the normal state, or to change the normal symbol in each time the normal symbol game. Control for improving 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 variable 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 that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied. 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 performed in combination.

  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 starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B can be easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. In addition, the time until the variable 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. The probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the short time control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. It should be noted that 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 be distinguished 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-purpose game can be executed frequently and the variable display result in each special-purpose 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.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, when a short-term open round jackpot symbol such as a special symbol indicating “5” is stopped or displayed, or a small bonus symbol such as a special symbol indicating “2” is stopped or displayed. In some cases, the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not reach the reach state, and any one of a combination of a plurality of types of fixed decorative symbols determined in advance as the chance of opening may be displayed in a stopped manner. In addition, when the short-term opening round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable symbol display state of the ornament symbol being reached. After that, a fixed decorative pattern (a fixed decorative pattern serving as a chance corresponding to the short-term open round big hit state) that is a predetermined reach combination may be stopped and displayed.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a short-term open round jackpot symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which various fixed ornament symbols are stopped and displayed is when the variable display result is "big hit" This is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as a “big hit type”) of “surprise accuracy” (also referred to as “surprise probability big hit” or “sudden probability change big hit”). Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “surprise” big hit type, the short-term open big hit state is controlled.

  Based on the fact that the small hit symbol such as the special symbol indicating the number “2” is stopped and the variable display result is “small hit” as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the small hit game state is controlled. After that, the gaming state is not changed, and the gaming state before the variable display result is “small hit” is continuously controlled. However, if the number of executions of the special figure game in the special gaming state has reached a predetermined number when the special figure game with the variable display result of “small hit” is executed, after the end of the small hit gaming state, The special gaming state may end and return to the normal state.

  If the winning symbol is opened after the final decorative symbol composing the opening chance is derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbol, the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “accurate” There is a case where it is controlled to a short hit big hit state based on that, and a case where it is controlled to a small hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”. On the other hand, the winning winning opening is opened after the definite decorative symbols constituting the reach combination are derived and displayed as the variable display result of the decorative symbols. The variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “exact” Only when it is controlled to a short-term open big hit state. Therefore, the confirmed decorative symbols that make up the opening chances correspond to being controlled to either the short-term open big hit state or the small hit gaming state, while the fixed decorative symbols of the reach combination are short-term open big hit states It corresponds to being controlled by.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the determined decorative symbol is a non-probabilistic big hit combination or a probable big hit combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the decorative symbols that are usually the big hit combinations are displayed temporarily on the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, for example, “left ”,“ Medium ”,“ Right ”decorative symbols display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R with the same decorative symbols in the same state, and then fluctuate again. One of the decorative symbols (normal symbols) to be combined is stopped and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the fixed decorative symbol that becomes the normal jackpot combination after re-changing the temporarily stopped decorative symbol is displayed. A re-lottery selection effect for deriving and displaying is performed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the definite decoration that becomes the probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped decorative pattern A re-lottery winning effect that stops and displays a symbol may be executed, or a re-lottery winning effect may be executed.

  After the decisive decorative symbol that is normally a jackpot combination is derived and displayed, at the start of the jackpot gaming state or during the round in the jackpot gaming state, one round ends in the jackpot gaming state and the next round starts During the big hit that will be a promising change notification effect whether or not to control to the probable change state, such as the period from the end of the last round in the big hit gaming state until the start of the next variable display game A promotion effect may be executed. Note that a notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the final round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”.

  In the jackpot promotion effect, there is a jackpot promotion promotion effect that informs that there is a promotion that the gaming state becomes a probable change state even though the confirmed decorative pattern is a normal jackpot combination, and that there is no promotion that becomes a probable change state There is a promotion promotion failure during the jackpot to be notified. For example, in the jackpot promotion effect, the decorative symbol is variably displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and either the normal symbol or the probability variable symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or the decorative symbol is variably displayed. May be notified so that the player can recognize the presence or absence of promotion to be in a certain change state by displaying different effect images.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on 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 device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control.

  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 receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. Various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical components for rendering such as the game effect lamp 9, the LED 295, the first drive motor 231, and the second drive motor 232 are mounted. In other words, the effect control board 12 is a part of the display operation in the image display device 5, the operation of the first drive motor 231 and the second drive motor 241, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, or a part of the game effect lamp. 9, a function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as all or part of the lighting / extinguishing operation in the LED 295 or the like.

  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 8L and 8R 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 lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is turned on in the game effect lamp 9, the LED 295, and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit for driving / turning off is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the main board 11 is connected to 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. 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. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. A wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control and lighting control of the error lamp 96 and the like 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. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. , LED 295, and lamp control commands used for controlling the lighting operation of the decorative LED and the like. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. Other command forms may be used. Further, the number of new control numbers constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

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

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

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

  In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes control in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 101. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 100 (or CPU 103) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 103 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 11.

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

  In this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, and a random value for determining a variation pattern Numerical data indicating each of MR4 and random number value MR5 for determining a normal map display result is controlled so that it can be counted (updated). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. The random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types when the variable display result is “big hit”. The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type and the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern are random values used to determine the variation pattern of the effect design as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. The random value MR5 for determining the normal figure display result is controlled so that the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the first variable state in the open state or the enlarged open state with the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in the normal game as "per normal figure". It is a random value used to determine whether or not to do.

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

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. The RAM 102 stores various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

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

  In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electric decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data to the lamp control board 14, wiring for transmitting a driving signal to the first driving motor 231 and the second driving motor 232, etc. are connected. Has been. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected from the controller sensor unit, and the player on the push button 31B. A detection signal indicating that a detection piece has been detected from the first detection sensor 273 and the second detection sensor 272, a wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the operation action is detected from the push sensor. Wiring for transmission is also connected.

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

  The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation in addition to the effect control program. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination table, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The effect control pattern is, for example, from process data including effect control execution data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, etc.) associated with the effect control process timer determination value, an end code, and the like. It is configured. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

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

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 controls effect operations by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the LED 295, the decoration LED, the effect device 200, and the like). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns used for the purpose 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. Consists of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in decorative symbol variable display operations, reach effects, re-lottery effects, etc., or various effect display operations that do not involve variable display of decorative symbols Has been. The notice effect control pattern is composed of 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. In the special-figure variation production control pattern, 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.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern (special-figure variation effect control pattern) based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of decorative symbols. The effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern (notice effect control pattern), for example, when execution of a predetermined effect such as a notice effect is started. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like is developed by reading out image data indicated by the command from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily storing it in the VRAM. On the voice control board 13 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. . After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. If they match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 is provided with an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes an input port and an output port. For example, various signals such as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and an operation detection signal transmitted from the controller sensor unit or the push sensor are taken into the input port. Various signals are transmitted from the output port to the outside of the effect control board 12. More specifically, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 are transmitted. Command (lighting signal) or the like to be output.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this 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 the necessary initial setting after setting the interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 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 a game control timer interrupt process.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a game control timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 103. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 19 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, whereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start are performed via the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the mouth switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and warning is performed by turning on the error lamp 99 if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12). . After that, 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 (step) S13).

  Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the big prize opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure. The

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off of the segment LED) on the normal symbol display device 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the movable in the normal variable winning ball device 6B are possible. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, the output 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 a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control buffer setting unit). After the control data is set in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12 among the ports, predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is sent. An effect control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table, for example, by turning it on for a predetermined time and then turning it off. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S15 of FIG. 19 as the special symbol process. FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 20 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 21, first, the CPU 103 determines the first based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S202). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the RAM 102. When the first special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the RAM 102 is set to “1” (step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on based on a detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S205). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the RAM 102, for example. When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the RAM 102 is set to “2” (step S206). When the first start port switch 22A is turned on in step S201 (step S201; Yes) and the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), You may make it transmit the command which shows that there was a prize in the 1st start winning opening to the effect control board 12. Similarly, the second start-up switch 22B is turned on in step S204 (step S204; Yes), and the second special figure holding memory number is the upper limit value in step S205, and the second start-up is performed. You may make it transmit the command which shows that there was a winning in a winning opening to the production | presentation control board 12. FIG.

  After either of the processes of steps S203 and S206 is executed, the special figure hold storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value that is the stored value of the start port buffer is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total pending storage number is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S208). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the RAM 102, may be updated so as to add one.

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103, among the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 and the RAM 102, the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type. Then, numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is extracted (step S209). The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is determined whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as a big hit game state, whether the variable display result is "small hit", and the small hit value This is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the gaming state, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “65535”, for example. The random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines the jackpot type, which is the variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “big hit”, as one of “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. For example, a value in the range of “1” to “100”. The random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the effect symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. For example, “1” to “ It takes a value in the range of “997”. The CPU 103 executes the process of step S209 to obtain numerical data indicating a part or all of the random number values used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Extract.

  The numerical data indicating each random number extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 and MR2 is set in the first special figure reservation storage unit, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, 2Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 and MR2 are set in the special figure reservation storage unit.

  The first special figure holding storage unit has a start prize (first start prize) that has not yet started even though a game ball has passed (entered) through the first start prize opening formed by the normal prize ball apparatus 6A. The holding data of the figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit establishes the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball in association with the hold number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening. Based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103, and the number of stored data is a predetermined upper limit value. Store until it reaches (for example, “4”). The hold data thus stored in the first special figure storage unit indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) To hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  The second special figure holding storage unit has not started yet although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the start winning (second start winning) has occurred. On-hold data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit establishes the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball in association with the hold number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening. Based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on For example, the information is stored until “4”) is reached. The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. On the basis of (result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  Note that the holding information (first holding information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition by passing (entering) the game ball through the first starting winning opening and the gaming ball passing (entering) through the second starting winning opening. Thus, the hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit. In this case, the start port data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning port or the second start winning port may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number. .

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, transmission setting of a start port winning designation command corresponding to the start port buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 to transmit a first start opening prize designation command notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. Set up. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. The second special symbol display device 4B performs setting for transmitting a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is established. . The start opening winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing a predetermined command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example.

  After executing the process of step S211, a winning random number determination process is executed (step S212). Thereafter, for example, the storage address of the reserved memory count notification command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, etc. Is set to transmit either the first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number (step S213). The reserved memory count notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing a predetermined command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Instead of the first pending storage number notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying the total pending storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  After executing the process of step S213, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S214). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (step S214; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S215), and then step S204. Proceed to the process. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S214; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S216). The start winning determination process is terminated. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 in FIG. 20, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 55.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol reservation storage unit and the second special symbol reservation storage unit. It is determined whether or not to start the special game with 4B. In the special symbol normal process, whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (the big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B). Either a small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, the variation pattern is determined by using numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern based on a predetermined determination result as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. A process for determining one of a plurality of types is included. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable symbol special display is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal processing in step S110 and the variation pattern setting processing in step S111, a fixed special symbol that results in variable display of the special symbol and a variation pattern including the variable symbol display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol are determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed using the special symbol or decoration pattern using the random value MR1 for determining the special diagram display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern. The variable display mode is determined.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, each time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special symbol variation timer value which is a stored value in the special symbol variation timer provided in the RAM 102 is decremented or added by 1, and the first special symbol display device Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special figure in 4A or a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, the elapsed time is measured by a common timer. Done. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process in step S112 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B in the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if the process of controlling the change of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure is controlled by a common processing routine. 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 in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the variation of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol that is the variable symbol display result 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 RAM 102 is on. If 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 and the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes 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 based on the fact that the variable display result becomes “big hit”, etc. include. In this case, for example, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened may be set in accordance with whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”. For example, in response to the big hit type of “non-probability change” or “probability change”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds” and the upper prize is set to the upper limit number of times to execute the round. By setting the number of times of opening the mouth to “15 times”, it is only necessary to set the normal open big hit state. On the other hand, corresponding to the big hit type “surprise”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.1 second”, and the number of opening of the big winning opening that becomes the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set. Is set to “15 times” to set the short-term open big hit state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 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 step S116 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 process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. A process of waiting until time elapses, a process of performing various settings for starting the probability variation control and the time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state, and the like are included. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. The pre-opening process for small hits includes a process for setting the big winning opening in the small hit game state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”. As an example, when the variable display result is “small hit”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is the same as when the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”. Setting to “0.1 seconds” and setting the number of times of opening of the big winning opening to “15 times” may be performed so that the small hit gaming state is set. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process for measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When returning the big prize opening to the closed state, a process for stopping the supply of the drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door may be executed.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. In this small hit end process, there is a waiting time corresponding to a period during which a presentation operation for informing the end of the small hit gaming state is performed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until it has passed is included. Here, when the small hit gaming state is finished, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued without changing the state of the probability change flag and the short time flag. When the waiting time at the end of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 20 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, it is only necessary to read the second reserved storage number count value stored in the RAM 102 and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B stores the correspondence corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. In the section, the hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry. (Step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the RAM 102 may be updated so as to subtract 1 from the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter. At this time, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step S235, the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter is read from the RAM 102, and it is determined whether or not the read value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  It should be noted that the special game using the second special figure is not limited to a game executed with priority over the special graphic game using the first special figure. For example, the first start prize opening and the second start prize opening may be used. The execution of the special game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and start winnings are generated. In this case, a table for storing data capable of specifying the order in which the start winnings are generated is provided, and the execution of the special game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. It only has to be determined.

  When the first special figure hold storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), the hold data stored corresponding to the hold number “1” in the first special figure hold storage unit. As shown, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are read out (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The unit 151A shifts the hold data indicated by the random numbers MR1 and MR2 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. (Step S237). In the process of step S237, the RAM 102 may be updated so as to subtract 1 from the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, a special table display result, which is a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is used as a special table for determining whether to make a “big hit” or “losing”. The figure display result determination table is selected and set (step S239).

  The special figure display result determination table determines whether or not the variable display result is controlled as a big hit game state before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result in the special figure game is derived and displayed, and whether or not to control the big hit gaming state. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine whether or not to control to the small hit gaming state with the result as “small hit” based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, for special figure display result determination depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short time state (low accuracy state), or a probability variation state (high accuracy state) A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number MR1 is assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”.

  In the special figure display result determination table, the table data indicating the determination value compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is determined as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit”. It is data for decision assigned to the result. In the special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state is in the probable change state (high probability state), more determined values than in the normal state or in the short time state (low probability state) Assigned to display results. As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is “big hit” compared to the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). If the state is controlled, the probability of being determined increases. That is, in the special figure display result determination table, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a probabilistic state, the probability that it will be determined to control to the big hit gaming state is higher than in the normal state or the short time state. In addition, the determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S239, the numerical data indicating the special figure display result determination random number MR1 stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is converted into the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “lost”. The special figure display result is determined to be “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost” (step S240).

  Since the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state is selected in step S239, in the process of step S240, the gaming state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a probable state. Whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined using different determination data. For example, when the game state when variable display such as a special figure game is started is a normal state or a short time state, table data corresponding to the case where the game state is a normal state or a short time state in the special figure display result determination table is Is selected as normal determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to this data. On the other hand, when the game state when the variable display of a special figure game or the like is started is the probability change state, the table data corresponding to the case where the game state is the probability change state in the special figure display result determination table is specially determined. Is selected as data for use, and a special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to this data.

  After determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S241). If it is determined that the game is “big hit” (step S241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S242). At this time, the big hit type determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (step S243).

  The jackpot type determination table is used to determine the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined to control the big hit game state with the special figure display result as “big hit”. It is a table that is referred to. In the jackpot type determination table, whether the special symbol variably displayed (fluctuated) in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second special symbol) Depending on whether it is a special game by the symbol display device 4B, the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a plurality of types such as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, “surprise change” Is assigned to the jackpot type.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table, the assignment of the decision value to the big hit type of “surprise” differs depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure, the determined value of the predetermined range is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”, while when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, No decision value is assigned to the jackpot type of “”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be “surprising” can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the big hit type is “surprise” and the short-open big hit state is controlled. In the gaming state where the game ball easily enters the second start winning opening formed by 6B, it is possible to avoid the frequent occurrence of the short-term open big hit state in which it is difficult to obtain the prize ball, and to prevent a decrease in gaming interest due to the extended game. .

  Even when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a predetermined range of determination values different from the case where the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure may be assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type. Good. For example, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a smaller decision value may be assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type than when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure. Alternatively, regardless of whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the jackpot type may be determined with reference to the common table data.

  By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in step S243, the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 stored in the random number buffer for variation is changed to “non-probability change”, “probability change”, “probability change”. The jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types according to which one of the determined values assigned to each jackpot type matches (step S244).

  By determining the jackpot type in the processing of step S244, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is any one of the short-time state and the probable state that is more advantageous to the player than the short-time state. It is determined before the fixed special symbol as the variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value that is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the RAM 102 (step S245), the determined jackpot type is stored. As an example, if the big hit type is “non-probable change”, the big hit type buffer value may be “0”, “probable change” may be “1”, and “surprise” may be “2”.

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not “big hit” (step S241; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S246). If it is determined that the “small hit” is determined (step S246; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S247).

  If it is determined in step S246 that the game is not “small hit” (step S246; No), or after performing any of the processes in steps S245 and S247, whether to control the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. A determined special symbol is set in accordance with the result of the prior determination as to whether or not, and further, the determination result of the jackpot type when the jackpot game state is set (step S248). As an example, when it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is not “small hit”, a lost symbol is obtained corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “lost”. The special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is “small hit”, the small figure corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “small hit”. The special symbol indicating the number “2” as the symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. If it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the big hit symbols “3”, “5”, “7” corresponding to the big hit type determination result in step S244 are displayed. Any of the special symbols indicating the numbers "" is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” that is the normal jackpot symbol among the normal open round jackpot symbols is set as the confirmed special symbol. Also, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the probability variable big hit symbol among the normal open round big hit symbols is set as the confirmed special symbol. A special symbol indicating the number “5”, which is a short-term open big hit symbol, is set as the confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the big hit type is “accuracy”.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . If the number of reserved games stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” in step S235 (step S235; Yes), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S250), and then the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 of FIG. 20 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining the fluctuation pattern as one of a plurality of types (step S262). Further, for example, by reading the jackpot type buffer value stored in the RAM 102, it is specified whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change” (step S263).

  The jackpot variation pattern determination table is based on the variation pattern determining random value MR3 according to the determination result of the jackpot type when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “big hit”. Thus, the table is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types. In the jackpot variation pattern determination table, a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination according to whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “non-probability variation”, “probability variation”, or “surprise variation”. ) Is assigned to one of a plurality of types of variation patterns.

  In the jackpot variation pattern determination table, there is a portion in which a determined value is assigned to each variation pattern so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern differs depending on which of the plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. Thereby, the ratio determined by the same variation pattern can be varied according to the determination result of whether the jackpot type is a plurality of types.

  Further, in the jackpot variation pattern determination table, there is a portion in which determined values are assigned to different variation patterns depending on which of a plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. Thus, for example, when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is controlled to the short-term open big hit state according to “surprise”, the fluctuation pattern is different from that when the normal open big hit state is controlled. Can be determined.

  When the big hit type is determined as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”, depending on whether the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probability change state, or a short-time state Thus, the assignment of the decision value to each variation pattern may be made different. Thereby, the ratio determined by the same fluctuation | variation pattern can be varied according to which of a plurality of types of gaming states. Also, when the big hit type is determined as “non-probability change”, “probability change”, or “surprise change”, depending on whether the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a probability change state, or a short-time state Thus, the determined values may be assigned to different variation patterns. Thereby, it is possible to determine different variation patterns depending on which of the plurality of game states. In this embodiment, when the jackpot type is “non-probable variation”, more determined values are assigned to the variation pattern indicating the normal reach variation pattern than in the case of “probability variation”. Therefore, when the reach effect of super reach is executed, the possibility that the jackpot type will be “probability change” is higher than “non-probability change”, so that the player can be expected and Interest can be improved. Also, in the big hit variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern that performs the reach production of Super Reach B is more superfluous than the variation pattern that performs the reach production of Super Reach B than the variation pattern that performs the reach production of Super Reach C. More determined values are assigned to the variation pattern for performing the reach effect of reach A, that is, as the variation time becomes longer.

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S264). If the small hit flag is on (step S264; Yes), the small hit variation pattern determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (step S265). .

  When the small hit flag is OFF in step S264 (step S264; No), the loss variation pattern determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns (step S267). ). For example, by determining whether or not the time reduction flag provided in the RAM 102 is ON, it is specified whether or not the time reduction control is being performed in which the game state is the probability change state or the time reduction control (step S268). ).

  The loss variation pattern determination table is one of a plurality of types based on a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern when it is determined (predetermined) that the special figure display result is “lost”. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine.

  In the loss variation pattern determination table, the determined value is set to each variation pattern so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern varies depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time variation control is in the probability variation state or the short time state. There is a part assigned to. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same variation pattern can be varied depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time-varying control is being performed in the probability variation state or the time-short state. In the loss variation pattern determination table 132C, there are portions where determined values are assigned to different variation patterns depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the time variation control is being performed in the probability variation state or the short time state. As a result, different variation patterns can be determined depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the time-varying control or the time-shortening control in the time-shortening state. In addition, in the loss variation pattern determination table, in contrast to the big hit variation pattern determination table, more determined values are non-reach variation patterns than the determination values assigned to the variation patterns for performing the reach of super reach. Assigned. Therefore, when the reach effect of super reach is executed, the expectation level that is a big hit is high. In addition, in the loss variation pattern determination table, in contrast to the big hit variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern that performs the reach reach of Super Reach B is more than the variation pattern that performs the reach representation of Super Reach C. The determined value is assigned so that the variation pattern for performing the reach production of Super Reach A, that is, the variation pattern for performing the reach production of the reach, that is, decreases as the variation time becomes longer. Therefore, the higher the expectation of a big hit is, the more the reach effect of super reach with a long fluctuation time is executed. According to this, a player's attention can be gathered also about the kind of reach production to be performed, and a game interest can be improved.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S263, S265, and S268, the usage table is set based on numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern stored in a random number buffer for variation, for example. By referring to the variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S269). Here, in the process of step S269, the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is determined based on the establishment of the first start condition. Regardless of whether the variation pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the second special symbol is determined by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the second starting condition is satisfied, Using the numerical data indicating the common random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern updated by a common random counter or the like, the variation pattern can be determined as any of a plurality of types by the common processing module.

  When the big hit flag is on, table data corresponding to the big hit type identified by the processing of step S263 is selected from the table data constituting the big hit fluctuation pattern determination table 132A, and the random value MR3 for determining the fluctuation pattern is selected. It is only necessary to be able to determine the variation pattern to which the determination value corresponding to the numerical data indicating is assigned. In this way, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to determine any variation pattern from among a plurality of variation patterns prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result of setting the special figure display result to “big hit”.

  When the small hit flag is on, it is only necessary to refer to the small hit variation pattern determination table 132B and determine a variation pattern to which a determination value corresponding to numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern is assigned. In this way, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to determine the variation pattern prepared in advance corresponding to the determination result of setting the special figure display result to “small hit”.

  When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” by determining the variation pattern in the process of step S269. That is, the process of step S269 includes a process of determining whether or not to change the variable display state of the decorative symbol to the reach state when the variable display result is “losing”.

  After the change pattern is determined in step S269, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the change pattern determination result is set (step S270). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is.

  After executing the processing of step S270, a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value. A setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special game using the figure (step S271). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S271, settings are made to transmit various commands for starting the change of the special symbol (step S272). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first pending storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address (start address) in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is transmitted in the RAM 102. Store in the buffer area specified by the send command pointer in the command buffer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area.

  Here, the first variation start command is a command for designating the start of variation in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The second variation start command is a command for designating the variation start in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The variation pattern designation command is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative pattern. The variable display result notification command is a command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. The gaming state designation command is a command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Based on the command transmission setting in step S272, each time a predetermined command control process is executed after the variation pattern setting process is completed, a game state designation command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, the first The variation start command or the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result notification command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command are sequentially transmitted. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result notification command is transmitted first, the first variation start command, the second variation start command, or the variation pattern designation command is transmitted. The game state designation command, the first reserved memory number notification command, or the second reserved memory number notification command may be transmitted in this order.

  Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S273), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is ended.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described.

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process, clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and CTC (counter / timer mounted on the production control board 12). Circuit) register setting, etc. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis processing, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, the LED 295, and a decoration LED, About the control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices such as the driving operation in the rendering model (for example, the rendering device 200), determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed. Done.

  Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is performed, and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 24, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the following processes in steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example. To do.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process determines whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not the first variation start command or the second variation start command is received from the main board 11. Or a process of determining whether or not the game ball has won a start winning opening during a predetermined stop period.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 Variable display, notification execution execution setting process, and other various presentation operations to determine the final decorative pattern and various presentation control patterns according to the special symbol variation pattern and display result type, etc. Etc.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the RAM 122, and performs various types of decorative design variable display. The production control is performed. Further, in the variable display effect process, the notice effect set in the variable display start setting process is executed. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the special symbol variation effect control pattern, or a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to the above, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. If the final decorative design is displayed in a complete stop in response to the end code being read from the special pattern variation production control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is displayed. Even if it does not depend on the effect control command from the main board 11, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the determined decorative pattern on the effect control board 12 side. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is “6” corresponding to the big hit middle production process. Update to On the other hand, when the hit start designation command is received and the hit start designation command designates the start of the small hit gaming state, the value of the production process flag is a value corresponding to the small hit medium production process. To “4”. When the production control process timer times out without receiving a hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, and the value of the production process flag is the initial value. Update to “0”.

  The small hitting effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the small hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 is output by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control in the small hit gaming state such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing the decoration LED is executed. In the small hit effect processing, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, for example. .

  The small hit end effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit gaming state, etc., and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 is output by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect controls are executed at the end of the small hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the decoration LED. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The big hit effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control is executed in the big hit gaming state such as turning on / off / flashing the LEDs for use. In the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing.

  The ending effect process in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration are output by outputting the command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effect controls such as turning on / off / flashing the LED are executed at the end of the big hit gaming state.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 in FIG. 24 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 25, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result becomes “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S521; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the designated variation pattern is read. Is determined to be a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case where the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S522).

  If it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined left determined in advance stored in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the symbol determination table or the like, the left fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. Next, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined right determined symbol determining table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Thus, the right determined decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. As a result, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. Note that in the process of step S523, it is only necessary to determine the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination that becomes the predetermined chance symbol symbol in response to the case where the changing symbol notice is being executed.

  When it is determined in step S522 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S522; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and predetermined left and right determined in advance stored in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the symbol determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” ornament symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 are the same among the confirmed ornament symbols. Determine the decorative pattern. Further, by extracting numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 and referring to a predetermined medium fixed symbol determining table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like Then, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not “lost” (step S521; No), the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “surprise”, or the special figure display It is determined whether the result is “small hit” or other cases (step S525). When it is determined that it is “Accuracy” or “Small hit” (step S525; Yes), for example, a definite decoration that becomes a final stop symbol corresponding to the case of “Accuracy” or “Small hit” such as an opening chance. A combination of symbols is determined (step S527). As an example, in response to the case where any one of the variation patterns PC1-1 to PC1-3 is designated by the variation pattern designation command, the final stop symbol constituting one of a plurality of types of opening chances is determined. Determine the combination of decorative designs. In this case, numerical data indicating a random number for chance determination that is updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined chance determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Thus, it is only necessary to determine the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols constituting any of the opening chance eyes.

  When it is determined in step S525 that it is “non-probability change” or “probability change” other than “probability” or “small hit” (step S525; No), the final decorative symbol that becomes the final stop symbol constituting the big hit combination is displayed. A combination is determined (step S526). As an example, in the processing of step S526, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a big hit determination symbol updated by a random counter or the like of the RAM 122 is extracted, and then a predetermined big hit determination symbol stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 are the same. Determine the decorative pattern. At this time, depending on whether the jackpot type is “non-probable change” or “probability change”, and whether or not there is a promotion effect during the big hit, it may be determined that a different decorative symbol is determined as a final decorative symbol. Good.

  As a specific example, when the jackpot type is “non-probable variation”, any one of the multiple types of normal symbols is selected and determined as a definite decorative symbol constituting the non-probable variation jackpot combination. That's fine. When the jackpot type is “probable variation”, any one of a plurality of types of normal symbols or probability variation symbols is selected, and a definite ornament symbol that constitutes a non-probability variation jackpot combination or a probability variation jackpot combination. You just have to decide. At this time, when it is determined to be a definite decorative symbol of a non-probable variation big hit combination, the notification that it is controlled to the probable variation state is not performed in the re-drawing effect during variable display, and is executed corresponding to the big hit gaming state. What is necessary is just to alert | report that it is controlled to a probable change state by the promotion effect during a big hit. On the other hand, when it is determined to be a definite decorative combination of probability variation big hit combination, a notification that control is made to the probability variation state is performed in the re-lottery effect during variable display or without executing the re-lottery effect.

  After executing any one of steps S523, S524, S526, and S527, the presence / absence of execution of the notice effect using the effect device 200 is determined according to the content of the predetermined notice effect determination table (step S530). Specifically, in the process of step S530, according to the content of the predetermined notice effect determination table, the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change”, or the special figure display result is “ Whether or not to perform a notice effect using the effect device 200 depending on whether the big hit type is “surprise”, the specific display result is “small hit”, or the specific display result is “losing” Can be determined.

  In the notice effect determination table setting, when the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change”, there are more decisions than when the specific display result is “losing”. The value is assigned to the determination result of “with notice effect”. On the other hand, when the specific display result is “Lost”, many decision values are “No notice effect” compared to the case where the special figure display result is “Big hit” and the big hit type is “Non-Probable” or “Probable”. "Is assigned to the decision result. With such a setting, when the notice effect by the effect device 200 is executed, compared to the case where the notice effect by the effect device 200 is not executed, the confirmed decorative pattern constituting the jackpot combination as a variable display result of the decorative symbol Is likely to be derived and displayed (big hit reliability).

  Note that in the setting of the notice effect determination table, the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable change” or “probable change”, or the special figure display result is “losing” and the decorative pattern variable display mode Is “reach”, the special figure display result is “losing” and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “non-reach”. It may be assigned. On the other hand, when the special figure display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach”, the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable” or “probable”. As compared with the case where the special figure display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach”, more decision values may be assigned to the decision result “no notice effect”. With such a setting, when the notice effect using the effect device 200 is executed, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol can be “reach” compared to the case where the notice effect by the effect device 200 is not executed. Increases the reliability (reach reliability).

  Next, an effect control pattern to be a usage pattern is selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S531). The effect control CPU 120 selects any one of a plurality of effect control patterns prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121 in response to, for example, the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command or the execution setting of the notice effect. What is necessary is just to set as a usage pattern. Subsequently, for example, an initial value of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S532).

  And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design etc. in the image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S533). At this time, for example, the display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the usage pattern in step S531 is transmitted to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” provided in the display area. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S534), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  26 and 27 are flowcharts showing an example of processing executed in step S172 of FIG. 24 as the variable display effect. In the variable display effect process shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, an effect control process timer value. (Step S451 in FIG. 26). As an example, in the process of step S451, when the production control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted) and an end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value, etc. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S451 (step S451; No), it is determined whether it is an upward movement start timing for starting the upward movement of the moving body 220 (step S461). The upward movement start timing may be determined in advance in, for example, the effect control pattern selected in the process of step S531 shown in FIG.

  When it is determined that it is the upward movement start timing (step S461; Yes), a predetermined drive signal is transmitted to the first drive motor 231 to drive the first drive motor 231, thereby allowing the player to A setting is made to start control for moving the moving body 220 that is waiting at a position where the player cannot visually recognize or a position where the player cannot visually recognize (initial position) upward (step S462). At this time, an upward moving flag indicating that the moving body 220 is moving upward may be set to an on state. In addition, a setting for starting control for holding the rotating decorative body 221 facing the front by transmitting a predetermined drive signal to the second drive motor 241 and driving the second drive motor 241 is performed. This is performed (step S463).

  When it is determined that it is not the upward movement start timing (step S461; No), it is determined whether or not the moving body 220 is moving upward (step S464). In the processing of step S464, it may be determined whether or not the moving body 220 is moving upward depending on whether or not the upward moving flag is on.

  When it is determined that the moving body 220 is moving upward (step S464; Yes), it is determined whether or not the moving body 220 is positioned at the uppermost position (second position) (step S465). . In the process of step S465, it may be determined whether or not the moving body 220 is located at the second position, depending on whether or not the first detection sensor 273 no longer detects the first detection piece 271.

  When it is determined that the moving body 220 is not located at the second position (step S465; No), a predetermined drive signal is transmitted to the first drive motor 231 to drive the first drive motor 231. Thus, the moving body 220 is controlled to move upward (step S466), and a predetermined drive signal is transmitted to the second drive motor 241 to drive the second drive motor 241 so as to rotate the decoration. Control is performed to keep the body 221 facing the front (step S467).

  On the other hand, if the first detection sensor 273 stops detecting the first detection piece 271 and it is determined that the moving body 220 is located at the second position (step S465; No), the first drive By stopping transmission of a predetermined drive signal to the motor 231 and stopping the drive of the first drive motor 231, a setting is made to end the upward movement of the moving body 220 (step S468). At this time, the upward moving flag may be cleared and turned off.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 transmits the predetermined drive signal to the second drive motor 241 to drive the second drive motor 241, thereby performing the setting for starting the rotation operation of the rotating decorative body 221. At the same time (step S469), the LED 295 provided on the inner peripheral surface of the frame body 276 and the LED 292 mounted on the LED board 291 are started to emit light by the output of the command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14. Setting is performed (step S470). At this time, a rotating flag indicating that the rotating decorative body 221 is rotating may be set to an on state.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the moving body 220 is not moving upward (step S464; No), it is determined whether or not the rotating decorative body 221 is rotating (step S471). In the process of step S471, it may be determined whether or not the rotating decorative body 221 is rotating by determining whether or not the rotating flag is on.

  If it is determined that the rotating decoration body 221 is rotating (step S471; Yes), it is determined whether it is a rotation end timing to end the rotation of the rotating decoration body 221 (step S472). For example, the rotation end timing may be determined in advance in the effect control pattern selected in the process of step S531 shown in FIG.

  When it is determined that it is the rotation end timing (step S472; Yes), a predetermined drive signal is transmitted to the second drive motor 241 to drive the second drive motor 241, thereby rotating the decorative body 221. Is controlled (step S473), and control is performed to cause the LED 295 and the LED 292 to emit light by outputting a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp control board 14 (step S474). Thereby, the rotation decoration body 221 irradiated with light can be rotated.

  When it is determined that the rotation end timing is reached (step S472; Yes), the rotation of the second drive motor 241 is stopped by stopping transmission of a predetermined drive signal to the second drive motor 241, thereby rotating the decoration. The setting for ending the rotating operation of the body 221 is performed (step S475), and the control for turning off the LED 295 and the LED 292 is performed by stopping the output of the command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14 ( Step S476). At this time, the rotating flag may be cleared and turned off.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not the rotation end timing (step S472; No), it is determined whether it is a downward movement start timing for starting the downward movement of the moving body 220 (step S477 in FIG. 27). . For example, the downward movement start timing may be set in advance in the effect control pattern selected in the process of step S531 shown in FIG.

  When it is determined that it is the downward movement start timing (step S477; Yes), a predetermined drive signal is transmitted to the first drive motor 231 to drive the first drive motor 231 to be the uppermost ( Settings for starting control for moving the moving body 220 located at the second position downward are performed (step S478). At this time, a downward moving flag indicating that the moving body 220 is moving downward may be set to an on state. In addition, a setting for starting control for holding the rotating decorative body 221 facing the front by transmitting a predetermined drive signal to the second drive motor 241 and driving the second drive motor 241 is performed. This is performed (step S479).

  When it is determined that it is not the downward movement start timing (step S477; No), it is determined whether or not the moving body 220 is moving downward (step S480). In the process of step S480, it may be determined whether or not the moving body 220 is moving downward depending on whether or not the downward moving flag is on.

  When it is determined that the moving body 220 is moving downward (step S480; Yes), it is determined whether or not the moving body 220 is located at the initial position (step S481). In the process of step S <b> 481, it may be determined whether or not the moving body 220 is located at the initial position depending on whether or not the second detection sensor 274 has detected the second detection piece 272.

  When it is determined that the moving body 220 is not located at the initial position (step S481; No), a predetermined drive signal is transmitted to the first drive motor 231 to drive the first drive motor 231. Thus, the moving body 220 is controlled to move downward (step S482), and a predetermined drive signal is transmitted to the second drive motor 241 to drive the second drive motor 241, thereby rotating the decorative body. Control is performed to hold 221 while facing the front (step S483).

  In contrast, when the second detection sensor 274 detects the second detection piece 272, and it is determined that the moving body 220 is located at the initial position (step S481; No), the first By stopping transmission of a predetermined drive signal to the drive motor 231 and stopping the drive of the first drive motor 231, a setting for ending the downward movement of the moving body 220 is performed (step S <b> 484). At this time, the downward moving flag may be cleared and turned off.

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 stops the transmission of the predetermined drive signal to the second drive motor 241 and stops the drive of the second drive motor 241, thereby holding the rotary decoration body 221 facing the front. Settings for ending the control to be performed are performed (step S485).

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S451 of FIG. 26 (step S451; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S454). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S454; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and awaits. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to successfully receive the symbol confirmation command. You may make it do.

  When a symbol confirmation command is received in step S454 (step S454; Yes), for example, display is performed in a variable symbol display such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP 130 of the display control unit 123. A control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) as a result is performed (step S455). In addition, a predetermined time is set as the waiting start designation command reception waiting time (step S456). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the variable display stop process (step S457), and then the variable display effect process is ended.

  Next, the effects of using the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be summarized.

  As described above, the rotating decoration body 221 is provided on the moving body 220 that moves in the vertical direction, and rotates by receiving the drive of the second drive motor 241. In this way, by rotating the rotating decorative body 221 provided on the moving body 220, an effect that attracts the player's line of sight is executed. The second drive motor 241 that rotates the rotating decorative body 221 is not provided directly on the moving body 220 that moves in the vertical direction, but is provided on the rotating device 250 that has one end connected to the moving body 220. The other end of the rotation device 250 is locked to a movement limiting groove 210 a formed in the base body 210, so that a part of the weight including the second drive motor 241 is supported by the base body 210. Thereby, since the weight of the rotating device 250 pulled up with the movement of the moving body 220 can be reduced, the load applied to the first drive motor 231 for moving the moving body 220 upward can be reduced.

  The movable body 220 is provided with four rotating decorative bodies 221, but the plurality of rotating decorative bodies 221 are rotated by one second drive motor 241 by combining a plurality of gears. Thereby, the structure of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be simplified. In addition, since the movements of the plurality of rotating decorative bodies 221 can be made uniform, it is possible to execute an effect that looks good.

  The second drive motor 241 attached to the rotating device 250 is in the vicinity of the sliding piece 244. Therefore, the weight of the second drive motor directly acts on the sliding piece 244 locked in the movement restriction groove 210a. Therefore, the sliding piece 244 and the movement restricting groove 210a can be sufficiently adhered. Therefore, one end of the rotating device 250 can be stably slid in the forming direction of the movement restricting groove 210a, and the moving body 220 can be stably supported by the rotating device 250.

  Further, an LED (light source) 295 that irradiates the rotating decoration body 221 is provided on the frame body 276 that supports the rotation decoration body 221. Thereby, even if the rotation decoration body 221 rotates, the wiring of LED295 is not entangled. Moreover, since the rotating decorative body 221 irradiated with light can be rotated, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the movement of the rotating decorative body 221.

  In addition, the first drive motor 231 is driven to move the moving body 220 upward and downward, and at the same time, the second drive motor 241 is driven so that the first bevel gear 241 (rotating decorative body 221) does not rotate. ing. Thereby, the difference between when the rotating decorative body 221 is rotated and when it is not rotated becomes clear, and the movement of the rotating decorative body 221 can be sharpened.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. In the above embodiment, the four rotating decorative bodies 221 are rotated by one second drive motor 241, but a driving motor is attached to each of the rotating decorative bodies 221, and a plurality of rotating decorative bodies are rotated independently of each other. You may let them. Different states of pachinko gaming machines are described on one surface (notation surface) of the plurality of rotary ornaments. And when stopping rotation of a rotation decoration body, only the description surface of one rotation decoration body is turned to the player side. Thereby, the player can be informed of the state of the pachinko gaming machine. The state of the pachinko gaming machine indicated on the rotating ornament may indicate, for example, a big hit number of rounds, or a probability change or a normal win. Further, during the jackpot, the rotating decorative body may be rotated to stop the writing surface on which the characters “probability change” is written toward the player side, thereby notifying that the player has been promoted to the probability change. In addition, an effect of expecting a larger jackpot may be executed by writing the characters “Intense Heat” and stopping the writing toward the player side.

  In the above description, the moving speed of the moving body 220 in the vertical direction and the rotating speed of the rotating decorative body 221 are not particularly mentioned, but these speeds may be varied depending on the rendering operation of the rendering device 200. Further, the moving speed may be changed while the moving body 220 is moving, or the rotating speed may be changed while the rotating decorative body 221 is rotating. Further, when the moving body 220 is raised and positioned at the second position, the rotating decoration body 221 may not be rotated. Further, the LED 292 and the LED 295 may also be made not to emit light, blink, or only some LEDs may emit light, blink, or the like, depending on the effect operation of the effect device 200. By combining these conditions, an effect that can improve the interest of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be executed.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when performing the production | presentation by the production | presentation apparatus 200, the moving body 220 was raised from the initial position (lowest position), and was moved to the 2nd position (highest position). However, in this aspect, a plurality of height positions are set as positions where the moving body 220 is raised and stopped, and the player is informed of the expected degree of jackpot according to the height position where the moving body 220 is raised. Also good. The interest of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be improved by combining the presence / absence of rotation of the rotating decorative body 221 and the light emission mode of the LED 292 and LED 295 in addition to the raised height position of the moving body 220.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first drive motor 231 is driven to move the moving body 220 upward and downward, and at the same time, the second drive motor 241 is driven to prevent the rotating decorative body 221 from rotating. Was. However, the rotating decorative body 221 may be rotated without driving the second drive motor 241 when the moving body 220 moves in the vertical direction. As a result, the rotating decorative body 221 can be rotated as the moving body 220 moves in the vertical direction. Therefore, the rotation is performed when performing an effect that varies the degree of expectation depending on the height position of the moving body 220. The movement of the decorative body 221 can also be noted. As described above, when the second driving motor 241 is not driven when the moving body 220 is moved, the second driving motor 241 is driven when the moving body 220 has completely moved upward or has moved downward. Then, the rotating decorative body 221 may be returned to the initial state. In addition, when the moving body 221 moves up and down, the second drive motor 241 may be driven to cause the rotation decoration body 221 to rotate.

  Further, a magnet may be provided on both or one of the rotating decorative body 221 and the inner peripheral surface of the frame body 276, and the rotating decorative body 221 may be accurately held in the initial state by the attractive force of the magnet. The magnet used here may be a permanent magnet or an electromagnet.

  In the above embodiment, a plurality of (four) rotating decoration bodies 221 are provided on the moving body 220. However, the number of rotating decoration bodies 221 is not particularly limited, and one rotating decoration body is provided for the moving body. It is also possible to provide an embodiment.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the moving body 220 is provided with the rotating decorative body 221 that rotates by driving the second drive motor 241, but the moving body is provided with a decorative body that moves differently from the rotating operation. May be. For example, the decoration body which moves on a moving body may be sufficient, and the decoration body which vibrates little by little may be sufficient. In this way, the drive source for operating the decorative body that moves differently from the rotational operation may be provided in the rotating device whose other end is supported by the base body without being provided in the moving body.

  Further, the mounting position of the rendering device 200 is not limited to the lower side of the image display device 5 as shown in FIG. For example, the effect device may be provided above the image display device 5. In this case, the moving body moves downward to move to a position where the player can easily see, and rotates the rotating decorative body to execute the effect operation. When the effect operation is finished, the moving body is moved upward to stand by at a standby position that is difficult for the player to visually recognize. Further, the effect device may be provided on the left side or the right side of the image display device 5. A production device may be installed at a plurality of locations of the pachinko gaming machine, and a production operation may be executed simultaneously by a plurality of production devices.

  Moreover, although the said embodiment demonstrated that the vertical movement of the mobile body 220 and the rotation operation of the rotation decoration body 221 were implement | achieved by drive motors, such as a stepping motor, for example, it limited especially about a drive source. Is not to be done. For example, another drive motor such as a servo motor may be used, or a drive source such as a solenoid may be used.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the 2nd drive motor 241 was provided in the end (base 248 of the rotation apparatus 250) of the rotation apparatus 250, it is also possible to provide in another location. For example, the second drive motor 241 may be provided near the center of the rotating device 250 such as being attached to the support arm 240.

  In the above embodiment, the movement limiting groove 210a formed in the base body 210 is formed in a straight line, but is not limited to such a form, and is formed in a curved shape. There may be.

  In the above-described embodiment, one end of the rotation device 250 is locked to the movement restriction groove 210a formed in the base body 210, and can be slid in the formation direction of the movement restriction groove 210a together with the second drive motor 241. Explained. However, the rotating device may be configured to be extendable and retractable, and one end of the rotating device may be rotatably attached to the base body. Thereby, when the moving body moves in the vertical direction, the rotating device expands or contracts, and the mounting angle changes. Further, the second drive motor rotates to change the mounting angle. Even in such a configuration, when the movable body moves in the vertical direction, the second drive motor can remain in the state supported by the base body. Note that one end of the rotating device that is rotatably attached to the base body may be the sliding piece 244 shown in FIG. 5 as in the above embodiment. Further, the same effect can be obtained even if the second drive motor is directly and rotatably attached to the base body.

  In the above embodiment, it is determined whether the moving body 220 is moving upward (step S464), and it is determined whether the moving body 220 is located at the uppermost position (second position). (Step S465). In addition, it is determined whether or not the moving body 220 is moving downward (step S480), and it is determined whether or not the moving body 220 is positioned at the lowest position (initial position) (step S481). However, the movement of the moving body 220 may be controlled without providing these steps. For example, it is assumed that the movable body 220 is positioned at the second position by driving the first drive motor 231 by a predetermined amount after the movable body 220 starts moving upward, and the next step is executed. Good. Further, for example, it is assumed that the movable body 220 is located at the initial position by driving the first drive motor 231 by a predetermined amount after the movable body 220 starts moving downward, and the following steps are executed. Also good.

In the embodiment described above, the rendering operation by the rendering device 200 may be that the decorative display variable display state may be in the reach state during the variable display of the decorative design in the image display device 5 (FIG. 1). It has been described as being executed as a notice effect for informing the player in advance that there is a possibility that a reach effect by reach will be executed and that the variable display result may be a “hit”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the case where the pachinko gaming machine 1 is one in which the probability variation state is hidden, that is, one that does not notify whether or not the probability variation state is controlled, the rendering device 200. It may be suggested that the probability variation state is hidden by the directing operation. Further, the rendering operation by the rendering device 200 is a period from the end of one round to the start of the next round in the jackpot gaming state at the start of the jackpot gaming state or during execution of the round in the jackpot gaming state. Executed as a promotion effect during jackpot that will be a probable change notification effect whether or not to control to a probable change state, such as during the period from the end of the final round in the big hit game state until the start of the next variable display game May be. Alternatively, the rendering operation by the rendering device 200 is as follows:
The jackpot game during the variable display of the decorative symbol, at the start of the jackpot game state, during the round in the jackpot game state, or from the end of one round in the jackpot game state to the start of the next round In the state, it may be executed in a selection effect or the like for selecting an effect mode, music, or the like during a period from the end of the final round to the start of the next variable display game.

  In the above embodiment, the effect control board 12 controls the effect operation by the electrical components of the effect device 200 such as the first drive motor 231, the second drive motor 232, and the LED 295. However, control of the rendering operation by these electric components may be performed by the main board 11. In this case, the main board 11 sends a command for controlling the production operation to the production control board 12. The effect control board 12 executes an effect operation by the first drive motor 231, the second drive motor 232, and the LED 295 based on a command from the main board 11. Thereby, a control burden can be shared.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the various display operations including the display operation of the display image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game machine and a gaming value, and a plurality of types of identifications each of which can be identified The present invention is also applicable to a slot machine in which one game is completed when a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying information, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived by the variable display device. Can do. Specifically, in the slot machine, during the normal gaming state and bonus, the lottery of the number of navigation stocks in ART (assist replay time) that is RT (replay time) and AT (assist time) with a high probability of winning a re-gamer An effect operation by the effect device 200 may be used for notification or the like. In addition, an effect operation by the effect device 200 may be used for notifying a winning combination such as a bonus or a small combination.

  When the rendering device 200 is applied to a slot machine, it may be provided below the image display device (liquid crystal display device) as in the above embodiment, or above, to the left of the image display device, or It may be provided on the right side. Alternatively, it may be provided in any of the upper, lower, left and right directions of the reel.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Game board 200 Production apparatus 210 Base body 210a Movement limiting groove 220 Moving body 221 Rotating decorative body 224 First bevel gear 230 Rotating arm 240 Support arm 241 Second drive motor 244 Sliding piece 246 Second bevel gear 247 Shaft 250 Rotating device 260 Moving device 265 Rotating plate 273 First detection sensor 274 Second detection sensor 276 Frame 287 Driven gear 295 LED

Claims (3)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
A movable body movable by driving the first drive source;
A decorative body provided on the movable body and operable by driving of a second drive source,
The second drive source is supported by a base body that does not move as the moving body moves, and moves while being supported by the base body as the moving body moves relative to the base body. To play. Game control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Production control means for controlling the production,
The game control means includes information output means for outputting information,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect control means controls the effect based on information output by the information output means. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the base body supports the second driving source, and further supports the moving body so as to be movable with respect to the base body. 4. .

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