JP6487471B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  Conventionally, as a movable body, in a gaming machine provided with a staging feature provided on the upper front surface of the gaming machine so as to be able to appear and disappear, it is monitored whether or not the staging feature is stored at a predetermined origin position. Some of them notify abnormality when they are not stored in the position (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-106681

  However, as described in paragraph 0307 of Patent Document 1, in the case where the effect object to be monitored is an effect button provided at a position where the player can contact, depending on the situation of the effect button However, there is a problem that it is impossible to notify the abnormality, and it is impossible to grasp under what circumstances these production buttons are abnormal.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of notifying abnormality according to the state of the movable body.

The gaming machine of means 1 is
A gaming machine capable of playing games (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1),
Player position contactable with (e.g., pachinko machines 1 lower position) Oite displacement operation capable provided a movable member (e.g., an operation module M having an operation lever 31),
Control means for controlling the displacement of the movable body;
An abnormality notification means (for example, a portion where the effect control CPU 120 performs the sub-side error process shown in FIG. 17) capable of executing abnormality notification regarding at least the movable body;
With
The movable body is displaceable from a first position to a second position different from the first position;
Before the control for displacing the movable body to the second position is started (for example, the lever motor 36 for displacing the operation lever 31 is not operating and is positioned at the operable position) . when the displacement of said movable member is prevented in one position, with said control means does not start the control to displace to the second position, the abnormality notification means performs the first abnormality notification,
After the control for displacing the movable body to the second position is started (for example, the lever motor 36 for displacing the operation lever 31 is operating and is being displaced from the operable position to the retracted position) . When the displacement of the movable body is hindered, the control means stops the control of displacing to the second position, and the abnormality notification means performs a second abnormality notification different from the first abnormality notification (for example, As shown in FIG. 19, when there is an operation lever error due to continued lever operation by the player, an error is displayed in the effect display device 5 but no error sound is output, and the error is notified. In the case of an overload error in which the displacement of the operation lever 31 becomes impossible due to a foreign object being caught, an error display is displayed on the effect display device 5 and an error sound is output. Part of notifying the error)
It is characterized by that.
The gaming machine of means 2 is the gaming machine described in means 1,
Operation means that allows the player to operate by including the movable body,
An operation promotion effect executing means capable of executing an operation promotion effect for prompting the operation of the movable body;
An operation-time effect executing means capable of executing an operation-time effect in response to the operation of the movable body when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
Further comprising
It is characterized by that.
According to these features, it is possible to perform abnormality notification in accordance with the situation of the movable body.

Gaming machine Hand stage 3, a gaming machine according to the means 1 or means 2,
An operation means (for example, an operation module M) including an operation body (for example, an operation lever 31) that can be operated by the player is provided.
The movable body is an operation body (for example, an operation lever 31) of the operation means.
According to this feature, even if the operation of the movable body is hindered by an erroneous operation or the like by the player, an abnormality notification according to the situation of the movable body can be performed.

Gaming machine Hand stage 4, a gaming machine according to any of the hand stages 1 to means 3,
The abnormality notification means includes
Abnormality notification of the first mode (for example, error notification shown in FIG. 19A) by the abnormal display, and abnormality notification of the second mode by output of abnormal sound and abnormal display (for example, the error shown in FIG. 19B). Notification), and
When the operation of the movable body is hindered when the movable body is in the first state, the abnormality notification of the first aspect is executed, and the operation of the movable body is performed when the movable body is in the second state. When obstructed, the abnormality notification of the second mode is executed (for example, the error notification shown in FIG. 19A is executed when a lever operation error occurs, and the error notification shown in FIG. 19B is executed when an overload error occurs. The part that performs the error notification shown)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to easily recognize the difference in the abnormality notification mode, and thus it is possible to easily grasp the state of the movable body in which the abnormality has occurred.

Gaming machine Hand stage 5 is a gaming machine according to any of the hand stages 1 to means 4,
Drive means (for example, lever motor 36) for displacing the movable body (for example, operation lever 31) to an operable position (for example, operable position),
The state where the movable body is not displaced (for example, the state where the operation lever 31 is located at the operable position) is the first state, and the state where the movable body is being displaced (for example, the operation lever 31 is The second state is a state of being displaced from the operable position to the storage position),
The drive means stops driving when the operation of the movable body is hindered in the second state (for example, when it is determined that an overload error has occurred due to overload of the lever motor 36, the drive for the lever is performed in S326. The part that stops the drive (operation) of the motor 36)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent the driving means and the movable body from being damaged.

Gaming machine Hand stage 6 is a gaming machine according to any of the hands stage 1 means 5,
Movable body effect execution means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the lever projecting process of S311 to store the operation lever 31 in the storage position. The part that performs the control lever effect to displace from to the operable position)
With
The movable body effect executing means restricts the execution of the movable body effect when the abnormality notification means is executing an abnormality notification related to the movable body (for example, the effect control CPU 120 has a lever operation error flag or an error message). When the load error flag is set, the process proceeds from S309 to S340, and the lever protrusion process is not executed.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to prevent an inappropriate movable body effect from being executed by performing the movable body effect in a state where an abnormality has occurred.

Gaming machine Hand stage 7, a gaming machine according to any of the hands stage 1 means 6,
Driving means (for example, a lever motor 36) for operating the movable body between an origin position and a position (for example, an operable position) away from the origin position (for example, a storage position in the case of the operation lever 31). )When,
Control means for controlling the operation of the movable body by the driving means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing lever protrusion processing);
With
The control means includes
First operation control for positioning the movable body at the origin position (for example, the production control CPU 120 performs non-detection operation control in steps S105 to S114 of the second initialization process as the first operation control, or step S120. To a part that executes the operation control at the time of detection in step S128) and second operation control for confirming that the movable body can operate normally (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control is used as the second operation control). Steps S201 to S213 of the second initialization process for performing the actual motion check operation control) and third motion control (for example, the rendering control CPU 120) for rendering the movable body. During the period in which the variable display is executed, the lever projecting process of S311 is executed and the operation lever effect is executed) It is possible,
In the second operation control, the movable body is controlled to operate within a range of a first speed and a second speed that is faster than the first speed (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is used for confirming the actual operation). When performing motion control, control is performed so that the movable accessory operates at a speed within the range of the minimum speed (low speed) that is the first speed and the maximum speed (high speed) as the second speed that is faster than the minimum speed. Part),
In the first operation control, the movable body is controlled to operate at a speed equal to or lower than the first speed in the second operation control (for example, when the production control CPU 120 is not detecting as the first operation control). When performing motion control or motion control during detection, at a speed equal to or lower than the minimum speed in the motion control for actual operation confirmation as the second motion control (in this embodiment, the same speed as the minimum speed in the motion control for actual motion confirmation). The part that controls the movable object to operate)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the movable body can be safely positioned at the origin position.

Gaming machine Hand stage 8 is a gaming machine according to any of the hands stage 1 means 7,
Detection means (for example, push button 31A or operation lever 31) capable of detecting the player's movement;
Specific display execution means for performing specific display corresponding to the detection means (for example, a portion in which the effect control CPU 120 executes processing for displaying the image of the push button 31A and the image of the operation lever 31 in the modification shown in FIG. )When,
With
The specific display executing means includes
As the specific display, a first specific display (for example, an image of the push button 31A in the modified example) and a second specific display (for example, the operation lever 31 in the modified example) having higher advantage for the player than the first specific display. Image)
After the first specific display is displayed, an action effect (for example, an effect in which the character fires a bullet and hits the image of the push button 31A) is performed, and then the second specific display is displayed. It can be displayed.
According to this feature, it is easy to understand that the first specific display is changed to the second specific display when the action effect is executed, so that the effect can be improved.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and has a structure other than this invention specific matter with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. It may be a thing.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko gaming machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the structure of the operation module provided below the pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which illustrates an effect control command. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows a display result determination table. (A) is a figure which shows the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table, (B) is a figure which shows the contents of various jackpots. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 2nd initialization process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 2nd initialization process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation example of operation control at the time of non-detection, operation control at the time of detection, and operation control for actual operation confirmation. It is explanatory drawing which shows the operation speed example of operation control at the time of non-detection, operation control at the time of detection, and operation control for real operation confirmation. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during effect design change. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an error process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the state of an operation lever, and error alerting | reporting. It is a figure which shows the example of an error alerting | reporting. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect using the operation lever in super reach. It is a figure which shows the example of an effect in a modification.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. In the following description, the front side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the rear (back) side. In the present embodiment, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is an opposing surface that faces the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step of the flowchart, for example, a portion described as “step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”. In this embodiment, “execution” and “execution” are synonymous.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as a gaming machine) is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 (gauge board) that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame 3 (base frame) that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. ). The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In the game area, a game ball is launched from a ball striking device and is shot.

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

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

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

  As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. Then, in response to the start of one of the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A and the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 4B, “Left Variation of the effect symbols (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “middle” and “right”. Thereafter, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the effect display device 5, the confirmed effect symbols (final stop symbols) are stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, the special game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display 4A or the second special figure on the second special symbol display 4B is used. In synchronism with the special figure game, a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite effect symbol is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). Note that the variable display may be temporarily stopped during the dynamic display of the effect symbol.

  For example, eight kinds of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters) are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is attached to each of the effect symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. The production symbols are not limited to eight types, and any number may be used as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a combination of “big hit” and a combination of “out of” can be configured (for example, seven types or 9 types).

  From the start of the variation display of the effect symbols, until the finalized effect symbols are derived and displayed, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, or the effect symbols In at least one of the display areas 5L, 5C, 5R (for example, the “left” effect symbol display area 5L, etc.), for example, the symbols are sequentially flowed from the top to the bottom from the smallest to the largest. When the effect display with the maximum symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, the effect symbol with the minimum symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed.

  A first reserved memory display area 5D and a second reserved memory display area 5U are set in two places on the left and right of the display area of the effect display device 5. In the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U, the hold memory display for displaying the variable hold memory number (the special figure hold memory number) corresponding to the special figure game is specified.

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

  In the following description, the display in the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U may be collectively referred to as hold display.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner on the upper and lower parts of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B together with the hold storage display area. 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 variable display holding memory number obtained by adding the first special figure holding memory number and the second special figure holding memory number is also referred to as a total holding memory number.

  Below the effect display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first start winning opening that is always kept in a certain 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 as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided to form a second start winning opening.

  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 when 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 by closing the second starting winning opening, for example, in the normally open state. In this way, the second start winning opening is changed between an expanded open state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and a normal open state in which game balls hardly pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter).

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

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening shown in FIG. 2, and a predetermined region that is changed between an open state and a closed state by the large 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). ). As described above, the special winning opening 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. 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 opening may be provided.

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

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

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

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

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and an effect LED 9 is provided in the periphery of the gaming area.

  In the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like for launching a game ball toward the game area 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 game area, an upper plate that holds (stores) game balls that have been paid out as prize balls or game balls that have been paid out by lending so that they can be supplied to the ball hitting device. (Hit ball supply tray) is provided. A lower plate (not shown) that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided at the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3.

  A bulging portion 30 that bulges forward of the gaming machine is formed at a lower position of the upper plate, and an operation lever 31 that can be operated by the player is located on the upper surface of the bulging portion 30. It is provided so that it can protrude. The operation lever 31 is provided with a push button 31 </ b> A that can be pressed by the player on the upper end surface thereof, and is provided with a push button 31 </ b> A when protruding from the upper surface of the bulging portion 30. The tilting operation of pulling the substantially pentagonal gripping portion at the upper end of the player toward the player side is possible.

  Here, the mechanism by which the operation lever 31 of the present embodiment protrudes will be briefly described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, an operation module M having an operation lever 31 is stored in the bulging portion 30. A storage recess 30 ′ capable of storing a gripping portion having a push button 31A is formed on the upper portion of the bulging portion 30, and in the state where the gripping portion is stored in the storage recess 30 ′, the push Only the operation of the button 31A is possible, and the tilting operation of the operation lever 31 is impossible.

  The operation module M includes a fixed base portion 29 for fixing the operation module M, a cylindrical lifting unit 33 whose lower end portion is connected to the fixed base portion 29 so as to be swingable in the front-rear direction, It is provided so as to protrude upward from the center position of the upper end surface of the elevating unit 33, and is mainly composed of an operation lever 31 having a push button 31A.

  The operating lever 31 has an elevating arm 32 inserted into the elevating unit 33, and the elevating arm 32 is raised and lowered by the elevating unit 33, so that the gripping portion is stored in the storage recess 30 '. It is possible to displace (can move in and out) between the state where the gripping portion protrudes from the storage recess 30 ′.

  A lever motor 36 that is connected to an effect control board 12 to be described later and whose operation is controlled by the effect control board 12 is built in the lower end portion of the elevating unit 33 and is rotated by the lever motor 36. A rotary shaft 36 ′ is inserted from the lower end of the lifting arm 32 into the lifting arm 32. In this embodiment, a stepping motor is applied as the lever motor 36.

  The rotating shaft 36 'of the present embodiment is formed with a spiral groove portion, and the lifting arm 32 is formed with a groove engaging portion screwed with the groove portion, so that the rotating shaft 36' is rotated forward. Thus, the elevating arm 32 is raised, and the elevating arm 32 is lowered by rotating the rotating shaft 36 'in the reverse direction.

  Further, on the rear side of the lifting unit 33, as shown in FIG. 3, a spring 39 is laid between the side surface of the lifting unit 33 and the inner side surface (back surface) of the bulging portion 30 in a substantially horizontal shape. The elevating unit 33 and the operation lever 31 are urged so as to be always located at a predetermined position (the position shown in FIG. 3A) in a non-operating state, and are tilted against the urging of the spring 39. When the operation of the operation lever 31 is finished (when the player releases his / her hand), the operation lever 31 returns to a predetermined position in the non-operation state by the bias of the spring 39.

  The storage recess 30 ′ is provided with an insertion hole portion 34 through which the elevating arm 32 is inserted and a boot made of an elastic member provided so as to close the insertion hole portion 34. The insertion hole portion is formed by the boot. Since 34 is blocked, it is possible to prevent game balls, garbage, and the like from entering the bulging portion 30.

  Further, a lever origin detection sensor 38 for detecting whether or not the elevation arm 32 is located at the origin position is provided in the elevation unit 33 in the vicinity of the origin position where the elevation arm 32 is lowered most. It has been. In addition, a lever operation detection sensor 35A for detecting the presence or absence of a lever operation for tilting the operation lever 31 forward is provided inside the fixed base portion 29. Inside the operation lever 31, a push button 31A is provided. Push sensors 35B are provided for detecting the operation of the above-mentioned, and each of these sensors is connected to an effect control board 12 to be described later, and a detection signal can be output to the effect control board 12. Yes.

  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, an interface board, and a power supply board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 and the like.

  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 a sub-side control board mainly composed of a random number setting function used in a special figure game, a function that allows an output signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position to be input, and an effect control board 12 Are provided with 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 the outside, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. The display of fluctuation of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the fluctuation display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 is performed. It also has a function to control.

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

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and produces the effect display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R. And various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the production LED 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs the display operation of the effect display device 5, the operations of the first movable accessory 300, the second movable accessory 400, the third movable accessory 500, the operation module M, and the speakers 8L and 8R. A function for determining the control contents for causing the electric parts for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as all or part of the voice output operation of the present, and all or part of the on / off operation of the production LED 9 and the like Yes. Note that the relay board 15 may be omitted.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands from the effect control board 12, control data (sound number, volume level, etc.), etc. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing for outputting audio from 8L and 8R is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and the lighting LED 9 and the like are turned on / off based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit that performs the above is installed.

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

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. 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 command form shown in FIG. 4 is an example, and other command forms may be used. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number and may be a value corresponding to the instruction content by the effect control command.

  The command 8001H is a first change start command that specifies the start of change in the first special symbol display 4A. The command 8002H is a second change start command that specifies the start of change in the second special symbol display 4B. The command 81XXH is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time), and different EXT data is set according to the designated variation pattern.

  The command 8CXXH is a change display result notification command, and is an effect control command for designating the change display result. Note that the command 8C00H is a command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that it is “off”. The command 8C01H is a command for notifying that the big hit type is “big hit big hit A”. The command 8C02H is a command for notifying that “big hit” is the big hit type and “probable big hit B”. The command 8C03H is a command for notifying that the big hit type is “big hit” and the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the stop of variation (determination) of the effect symbol. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command that designates the gaming state at that time.

  The command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as a “fanfare command”) that designates the start of a jackpot gaming state. The command A1XXH is a big prize opening open notification command for notifying that the big prize opening is in an open state and that the big prize opening is in an open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the big prize opening notifying that the big prize opening has been changed from the open state to the closed state and that the big prize opening is in the closed state in the big hit gaming state. Command A3XXH is a jackpot end designation command for designating the end of the jackpot gaming state.

  It should be noted that the notification command during the opening of the big prize opening or the notification command after the big prize opening is opened, for example, the number of rounds executed in the normal opening big hit state or the short-term opening big hit state (for example, “1” to “16” or “1” to “5”). EXT data corresponding to ")" is set.

  The command B100H is a first start port winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition has been established by winning a first start winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. The command B200H is a second start port winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition is established by winning a second start winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory count notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory count. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number.

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

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, various processes for controlling the progress of the game are executed by the CPU 103 executing the program read from the ROM 101.

  In the main board 11, various random number values such as a random 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, a random value MR4 for determining a normal figure display result, etc. Numerical data is controlled to be countable. The random number circuit 104 only needs to be able to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR4. For the random number values that are not counted by the random number circuit 104, the CPU 103 performs various types of software by software. It is only necessary to count by updating the numerical data.

  FIG. 5 shows the variation pattern of the present embodiment. In this embodiment, a plurality of variation patterns as shown in FIG. 5 are prepared in advance. Specifically, in the present embodiment, among the cases where the variation display result is “out of”, corresponding to each of the case where the variation display mode of the production symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the variation display result is “big hit”.

  The reach effect of normal reach is executed for the jackpot variation pattern, which is a variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “big hit”, and the reach variation pattern when the variation display mode of the effect design is “reach”. There are a normal reach fluctuation pattern and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which a reach expression of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In this embodiment, only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of normal reach α, normal reach β,... The normal reach fluctuation pattern may be provided. Also, in the super reach variation pattern, three or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach γ... In addition to super reach α and super reach β may be provided.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in the present embodiment is executed is set shorter than the super reach α and super reach β that are the super reach fluctuation patterns. . In addition, regarding the special figure variation time of the super reach variation pattern in which super reach reach production such as super reach α and super reach β in this embodiment is performed, the variation pattern in which super reach β super reach production is performed. However, the special figure variation time is set longer than the variation pattern in which the super reach production of the super reach α is executed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the big hit expectation (big hit reliability) is set so that the fluctuation display result is “big hit” in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach. In the normal reach variation pattern and the super reach variation pattern, the longer the variation time, the higher the big hit expectation (big hit reliability). Further, in this embodiment, when a big hit is made, the reach state is always set and any one of the super reach β, the super reach α, and the normal reach is executed, but the present invention is limited to this. It may be a big hit even with a non-reach fluctuation pattern.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables and setting tables prepared in advance for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of 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 as shown in FIG. Table data constituting a variation pattern table to be stored is stored.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of a display result determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, a common display result determination table is used for the first special figure and the second special figure as the display result determination table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special figure is not limited thereto. Separate display result determination tables may be used for the second special figure.

  In the display result determination table, before the fixed special symbol is derived and displayed in the special symbol game of the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B, the variation display result is set to the big hit gaming state. It is a table referred to in order to determine whether to control based on random number value MR1.

  In the display result determination table of the present embodiment, a numerical value (compared to the random value MR1 depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state, the short time state (low probability state), or the probability variation state (high probability state) ( (Judgment value) is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “out of place”.

  In the display result determination table, determination data is assigned to a determination result as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit”. Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), more judgment values than the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) are characteristic of “big hit”. Assigned to diagram display results. With this, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which probability variation control is performed, the probability that the special figure display result will be determined to be “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state in the normal state or the short time state (low probability state) Compared to (about 1/300 in the present embodiment), the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state becomes higher (about 1/30 in the present embodiment). That is, in the display result determination table, when the gaming state is a probability change state (high probability state), the probability that it is determined to control to the big hit gaming state is higher than when the gaming state is a normal state or a short time state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the big hit gaming state.

  In the ROM 101, when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state, the jackpot type determination table referred to for determining one of a plurality of jackpot types based on the random number value MR2 and the random value MR3 are stored. A variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern as one of the variation patterns shown in FIG. 5 is also stored.

  In the setting example shown in FIG. 7A, the judgment values for the big hit types of “probable big hit A” and “probable big hit B” depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. The assignment of is different. That is, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, there is no allocation to the big hit type of “probability big hit B” with a small number of rounds, and “probability big hit B” does not occur in the fluctuation display of the second special figure. Therefore, the number of prize balls obtained is small in the gaming state in which the game balls are likely to enter the second starting prize opening formed by the normally variable prize-winning ball apparatus 6B by the high opening control accompanying the time reduction control. "Can be prevented from occurring frequently, resulting in a decrease in entertainment interest. The setting example shown in FIG. 7 (A) is merely an example, and jackpot types other than those shown in FIG. 7 (A) may be provided. What is necessary is just to set suitably.

  The variation pattern determination table stored in the ROM 101 is preliminarily determined to be “out of” with the variation pattern determination table for jackpot used when “big hit” is determined in advance. A variation pattern determination table for loss that is sometimes used is prepared in advance. In the present embodiment, the reach fluctuation pattern is more easily determined when the big hit is made than the loss, and the possibility (reliability or expectation degree) that the big hit occurs when the reach occurs. In addition, even if the fluctuation pattern is the same reach, there is a higher probability (reliability and expectation) of super reach than normal reach, and even if the same super reach, the fluctuation pattern of super reach β The decision value corresponding to each variation pattern is set in the variation pattern determination table for deviation from the variation pattern determination table for big hits, so that the probability of the probability variation is large (reliability and expectation). Yes.

  The variation pattern determination table for loss includes a plurality of tables corresponding to the total number of reserved memories and the short time state, and the total number of reserved memories corresponds to 2 to 4 according to the number of reserved memories and the short time state. Short non-reach shift variation pattern (PA1-2), short non-reach shift variation pattern (PA1-3) corresponding to a total number of pending storages of 5 to 8, and short non-reach shift variation pattern By determining (PA1-4) according to the total number of reserved memories and the gaming state (short time state), the larger the total number of reserved memories, the easier the short variation pattern is executed, that is, the fluctuation per unit time By increasing the number of times, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of useless start winnings, and during non-time control (during short-time state), the non-reach deviation of the shortening changes more than when the time control is not executed. Pattern (PA1-4) that is often determined by increasing the number of times of the change per unit time, can reduce the time to the next jackpot, and to be able to improve the extended game player's sense of.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source from 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). When the power is turned on again, the game state, that is, data corresponding to the control state of the game control means (special process flag, etc.) and data indicating the progress state of the game such as data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are taken over. do it.

  In such a RAM 102, a game control data holding area (not shown) is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game. In the game control data holding area, a first winning prize (first starting prize) is generated by a game ball passing (entering) through a first starting prize opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, but has not started yet. The first special figure storage unit for storing the random number value MR1, the random number value MR2, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3, and the like and the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B are formed as the holding data of the special figure game using the special figure. Random value MR1 is used as the hold data for the special figure game using the second special figure which has been started (second start prize) but has not yet started although the game ball has passed (entered) the second starting prize opening. The state can be updated in accordance with the progress status of the game such as the second special figure reservation storage unit for storing numerical data indicating the random value MR2 and the random value MR3, the general figure reservation storage unit, the special process flag, etc. Multiple types of flags The game control flag setting unit, the game control timer setting unit provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game, and the count value used for controlling the progress of the game are counted. A game control counter setting unit provided with a plurality of types of counters for playing, a game control buffer setting unit provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game, and It has.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. The RAM 122, the display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the effect display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 update numerical data indicating random values independently of each other. A random number circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, various processes for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric parts are executed. For example, as a process for controlling the effect operations, the effect control CPU 120 receives an input of various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the effect control CPU 120 via the I / O 125. Then, transmission processing for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 is also performed.

  Note that, on the side of the effect control board 12, as with the main board 11, for example, various random values (also referred to as effect random numbers) are set for determining the execution or non-execution of various effects and the type of effects. Has been. In addition to the program for effect control, the ROM 121 controls an effect operation including the operations of the first movable accessory 300, the second movable accessory 400, the third movable accessory 500, and the operation module M. Various table data used in the above, for example, table data constituting a plurality of determination tables for determining execution or non-execution of various effects, types of effects, etc., and effect control patterns corresponding to each variation pattern Pattern data and the like are stored.

  Among the effect control patterns, the effect control pattern at the time of special symbol variation displays the variation of the effect symbol during the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol until the finalized special symbol is derived and displayed corresponding to each variation pattern. From data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations such as reach effects that operate each movable body (first movable combination 300, second movable combination 400, third movable combination 500, operation module M) It is configured.

  The RAM 122 is provided with an effect control data holding area (not shown), for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated according to the effect operation state, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like, and various effect operations. An effect control timer setting unit and an effect control counter setting unit provided with a plurality of types of timers and counters used for controlling the progress of the image, and data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations are temporarily stored. And an effect control buffer setting unit in which various buffers for storage are provided.

  In the present embodiment, the storage area (buffer number “1-1”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total reserved memory number of the first special figure reserved memory is stored in the predetermined area of the production control buffer setting unit. To "1-4") and storage areas (buffer numbers "2-1" to "2-" corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total reserved memory number of the second special figure reserved memory). 4 ”is provided, and data constituting a pending storage buffer capable of specifying the status of the pending storage at that time is stored, and the first pending storage display is based on the data in the pending storage buffer. The hold display of the area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U is displayed.

  The effect control board 12 is connected with a first movable accessory 300, a second movable accessory 400, a third movable accessory 500, and an operation module M as movable bodies. The operations of the second movable accessory 400, the third movable accessory 500, and the operation module M are controlled by the effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120).

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, it is detected whether or not the first movable accessory driving motor 303 for driving the first movable accessory 300 and the first movable accessory 300 are located at the origin position. The first movable accessory origin detection sensor 316 (photo sensor) for driving, the second movable accessory drive motors 411 and 421 for driving the second movable accessory 400, and the second movable accessory 400 are located at the origin position. Second movable accessory origin detection sensors 440A and 440B (photosensors) for detecting whether or not the third movable accessory is driven, a third movable accessory drive motor 520 for driving the third movable accessory 500, and an operation module M. A lever motor 36 for operating the operation lever 31 and a lever origin detection sensor 38 (photo sensor) for detecting whether or not the operation lever 31 is located at the origin position are connected. By controlling the operations of the movable accessory driving motor 303, the second movable accessory driving motors 411 and 421, the third movable accessory driving motor 520, and the lever motor 36, the first movable accessory 300 and the second movable accessory. The production control board 12 (production control CPU 120) can individually control the operations of the object 400, the third movable combination 500, and the operation module M (operation lever 31), and the first movable combination. The effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120) can detect whether the object 300, the second movable accessory 400, the third movable accessory 500, and the operation lever 31 are located at the origin position (initial position). It has become.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 can execute various effects related to the game, such as effect display variable display control and notice effect based on the effect control command (control information) transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100. ing. The notice control effect executed by the effect control CPU 120 during the display of fluctuation of the effect symbol includes, for example, a jackpot notice effect (including a reach effect, a super reach effect, etc.) that suggests the possibility of a big hit, and whether or not to become a reach. At the start of change display or when reach is established, such as a reach notice to suggest, a stop pattern notice to notify the stop pattern, a latent notice to notify whether the gaming state is a probability fluctuation state (whether or not it is latent) Including multiple notices executed in Then, the effect control CPU 120 effects each movable body (the first movable accessory 300, the second movable accessory 400, the third movable accessory 500, and the operation module M) from the origin position in various effects including the notice effect. It is possible to execute a movable body effect that moves to a position or an operable position.

  Here, the structures of the first movable combination 300, the second movable combination 400, and the third movable combination 500, which are movable bodies other than the operation module M, will be briefly described.

  The first movable accessory 300 is provided at a position below the effect display device 5 between the game board 2 and the effect display device 5 provided on the back side of the game board 2, and is fixed at a predetermined location. 301, a first movable portion 302 provided to be rotatable with respect to the base portion, a first retraction position (origin position, initial position) in which the first movable portion 302 is tilted sideways, and a first retraction A first movable accessory driving motor 303 that reciprocates (oscillates) between the first movable portion 302 and a first effect position where the first movable portion 302 stands vertically. In this embodiment, a stepping motor is applied as the first movable accessory driving motor 303.

  A bearing hole through which the rotation shaft 310 can be inserted is formed in the base portion 301, and a guide groove having an arc shape centering on the bearing hole is formed around the bearing hole. Yes. A first movable accessory drive motor 303 is fixed to the back surface of the base portion 301 at the lower right side of the bearing hole, and the front end of a drive shaft (not shown) that protrudes forward through the base portion 301. A rotating disk is fixed to the.

  A shaft member facing in the front-rear direction is projected at a predetermined peripheral edge of the rotating disk, and the lower end of the link member is pivotally supported by the shaft member. In addition, a detected portion protrudes on the opposite side of the shaft member at the periphery of the turntable, and the detected portion is detected by a first movable accessory origin detection sensor 316 provided below the turntable. Thus, the effect control CPU 120 can specify that the first movable part is located at the tilt position (origin position). That is, the first movable accessory 300 is an operation target movable body that is a target of non-detection operation control or detection operation control described later.

  In the present embodiment, the first movable portion 302 is retracted below the display screen of the effect display device 5 when the first movable portion 302 is in the first retracted position tilted sideways (see FIG. 1), and is in an upright state. At least a portion is superimposed on the front side of the display screen of the effect display device 5 at the first effect position away from the one retreat position.

  The first movable portion 302 is provided on a rotating member 320 that is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the base portion 301. For example, the front portion can emit light by a built-in light emitter (not shown). The rotation member 320 is a substantially plate-like member extending in the left-right direction. The rotation shaft 310 inserted from the rear side into the bearing hole on the right side of the front surface, and the guide groove protruding from the left side of the rotation shaft 310. A first guide shaft inserted from the rear side, and a second guide shaft protruding from the upper right side of the rotation shaft 310 and inserted into the guide groove from the rear side.

  The upper end of the link member is pivotally supported at the tip of the second guide shaft that is inserted through the guide groove and protrudes toward the front side of the base portion 301. That is, the turntable and the rotation member 320 are connected via the link member. In addition, a coil spring that constantly urges the rotation member 320 toward the first effect position side is provided on the outer periphery of the rotation shaft 310.

  In the first movable accessory 300 configured as described above, the first movable portion 302 is located at the tilt position at the origin position (initial position). Then, when the first movable accessory driving motor 303 rotates the turntable clockwise in front view, the second guide shaft is pulled downward by the link member, so that the front view clock around the rotation shaft 310 is obtained. It rotates about 90 degrees around, and the 1st movable part 302 rotates to the standing position which is a 1st production position. In addition, since the urging | biasing force of a coil spring acts when rotating from a 1st retraction position to a 1st production position, the load concerning the 1st movable accessory drive motor 303 is reduced. Further, the first movable accessory driving motor 303 is reversely driven to rotate from the first effect position to the first retracted position.

  In addition, when the first movable accessory 300 moves to the first retracted position, the first guide shaft comes into contact with one end of the guide groove, so that the counterclockwise rotation of the first movable accessory 300 is restricted. When the first movable accessory 300 moves to the first effect position, the second guide shaft comes into contact with the other end of the guide groove, whereby the clockwise rotation of the first movable accessory 300 is restricted. It has come to be.

  The second movable accessory 400 is extended in the left-right direction and has a second movable part 401 that is slightly shorter than the left-right dimension of the effect display device 5, and the vertical dimension of the effect display device 5 extended in the vertical direction. And a second movable portion 402 having substantially the same dimensions. The second movable parts 401 and 402 are provided between the game board 2 and the effect display device 5. Further, the second movable part 402 is provided at a position behind the second movable part 401. The second movable unit 401 is a panel on which, for example, the model name of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed when the second movable unit 401 is in a second retracted position, which will be described later. A part is concealed by a logo panel 450 provided in front of 401.

  A rack gear facing in the vertical direction is fixed to the left end portion of the second movable portion 401, and a pinion gear fixed to the drive shaft of the second movable accessory drive motor 411 formed of a stepping motor is meshed with the rack gear. ing. The second movable accessory driving motor 411 is fixed to a base portion (not shown) provided on the left side of the effect display device 5. The second movable portion 401 is guided by a guide member (not shown) so as to be movable in the vertical direction.

  Therefore, the second movable part 401 uses the second movable accessory driving motor 411 to display the second retraction position (the origin position, the initial position, and the position not overlapping with the effect display device 5) above the effect display device 5 and the effect display. A second effect position (position overlapping the effect display device 5 so that the second movable parts 401 and 402 are cross-shaped with each other) disposed at a substantially central position in the vertical direction in front of the device 5 and away from the second retraction position; It is possible to reciprocate in the up and down direction.

  In addition, a detected part is projected from the right end of the second movable part 401, and the detected part is detected by a second movable accessory origin detection sensor 440A provided on the base part side. The production control CPU 120 can specify that the second movable portion 401 is located at the second retraction position (origin position).

  A rack gear facing in the left-right direction is fixed to an upper end portion of the second movable portion 402, and a pinion gear fixed to a drive shaft of a second movable accessory drive motor 421 including a stepping motor is meshed with the rack gear. ing. The second movable accessory driving motor 421 is fixed to a base portion (not shown) at a substantially central position in the left-right direction above the effect display device 5. The second movable portion 402 is guided by a guide member (not shown) so as to be movable in the vertical direction.

  Therefore, the second movable portion 402 is moved by the second movable accessory driving motor 421 to the second retraction position on the left side of the effect display device 5 (the origin position, the initial position, the position not overlapping the effect display device 5), and the effect. Left and right direction between the second effect position (position that overlaps the effect display device 5 and the second movable parts 401 and 402 are cross-shaped with each other) arranged at a substantially central position in the left and right direction in front of the display device 5 It is possible to move back and forth.

  In addition, a detected portion is projected from the lower end portion of the second movable portion 402, and the detected portion is detected by the second movable accessory origin detection sensor 440B provided on the base portion side. The effect control CPU 120 can specify that the second movable portion 402 is located at the second retracted position (origin position). That is, the second movable accessory 400 is an operation target movable body that is a target of non-detection operation control or detection operation control described later.

  In the second movable accessory 400 configured as described above, the second movable portion 401 is above the effect display device 5 and the second movable portion 402 is the effect display device 5 at the second retracted position (origin position, initial position). Located on the left side of And the 2nd movable parts 401 and 402 move to the 2nd effect position which overlaps with effect display device 5 by driving the 2nd movable accessory drive motor 411,421, and the 2nd movable accessory drive motor 411 ,. By reverse driving 421, the second effect position moves to the second retreat position.

  In addition, although the second movable accessory 400 is not particularly illustrated, the second movable portion 400 and the second movable portion 401 and 402 are brought into contact with the restriction portion on the base portion side when moved to the second retraction position, so The movement of the movable accessory 400 in the second retracted position direction is restricted.

  The third movable accessory 500 is partially overlapped with the effect display device 5 at the lower right position of the effect display device 5 between the game board 2 and the effect display device 5 provided on the back side of the game board 2. It is provided to do. The third movable accessory 500 includes a base portion having a circular shape when viewed from the front, fixed at a predetermined location, a third movable portion provided to be rotatable with respect to the base portion, and the third movable portion in the front-rear direction. And a third movable accessory driving motor 520 that rotates (rotates) about the rotating shaft that faces. In this embodiment, a stepping motor is applied as the third movable accessory driving motor 520.

  A third movable accessory drive motor 520 is provided at a position above the rotation shaft on the back surface of the base portion, and a first gear is fixed to the tip of the drive shaft of the third movable accessory drive motor 520. The first gear is engaged with the second gear, the second gear is engaged with the third gear fixed to the rear end of the rotary shaft, and the first movable gear drive motor 520 rotates the first gear. As a result, the rotational force of the first gear is transmitted to the third movable portion via the second gear and the third gear, so that the third movable portion rotates forward or reverse about the rotation axis.

  The third movable portion has a circular shape when viewed from the front, has a predetermined flower pattern on the front surface, and is provided so that the front surface can emit light by a built-in light emitter (not shown). As described above, the third movable portion has a circular shape when viewed from the front, and the predetermined pattern has no particular top and bottom, and does not move from the predetermined position only by rotating around the rotation axis. Not provided. Therefore, it is an operation non-target object that does not have an origin detection sensor for detecting the origin position.

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

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 8 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 port are set via the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (S12). Thereafter, predetermined information output processing is executed (S13).

  Next, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random number values MR1 to MR4 by software is executed (S14). Thereafter, the special symbol process shown in FIG. 9 is executed (S15).

  Subsequent to the special symbol process, the display operation on the normal symbol display 20 (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) is controlled to display the variation of the normal symbol and the tilt of the movable wing piece of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Normal symbol process processing for performing operation setting and the like is executed (S16). Thereafter, by executing a command control process, a control command is transmitted (output) from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 (S17).

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, first, a start winning determination process is executed (S21). Then, according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152, any one of the processes of S22 to S29 is selected and executed.

  In the start winning process of S21, it is determined whether or not there is a first start prize or a second start prize by the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B, and if there is a win, a random value MR1, MR2 and MR3 are extracted and stored in the top position of the empty entry in the first special figure holding storage section when the first starting prize is received, and the second special figure is reserved when the second starting prize is obtained. Store at the top of the empty entry in the storage.

  The special symbol normal process of S22 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In the special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the special symbol game based on the presence / absence of pending data. Further, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1, whether or not the variation display result is “big hit” is determined (predetermined) before the variation display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, a confirmed special symbol (either a big hit symbol or a missing symbol) is set corresponding to the variation display result. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variation pattern setting process of S23 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. The variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating the random value MR3 based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variation display result is “big hit”. It is included. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol variation process of S24 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts variation. It includes processing to measure When the special symbol variation elapsed time reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process of S25 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. The special symbol stop process includes a process for performing a setting for stopping and displaying (deriving) a fixed special symbol that is a variation display result of the special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B. It is. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag 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, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing of S26 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The pre-opening process for the big hit 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 fluctuation display result is “big hit”. include. Specifically, the upper limit of the period during which the winning a prize opening is in the open state is set to “29 seconds”, and the opening number of the winning a prize opening which is the upper limit number of times for executing the round is set to “non-probable big hit” or “probable change”. If it is a “big hit A”, it is set to “16 times”. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “probability big hit B”, the number of times of opening of the big winning opening that is the upper limit number of times to execute the round is set to “5 times”. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

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

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

  The big hit end processing of S29 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The jackpot end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect for notifying the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  In the big hit end process, the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit is read, and whether the big hit type is “non-probable big hit”, “probable big hit A” or “probable big hit B”. Identify. If it is determined that the identified big hit type is not “non-probable variation big hit”, setting for starting the probability variation control (setting of the probability variation flag) is performed.

  In addition, when the specified big hit type is “non-probable variable big hit”, the setting for starting the time reduction control (in advance corresponding to the setting of the time reduction flag and the upper limit value of the special game that can be executed during the time reduction control). A predetermined count initial value (“100” in the present embodiment) is set in the short-time counter.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. First, when the power is turned on, the production control CPU 120 starts executing the main process shown in FIG. In the main process, first, a first initialization process (S50) for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining an activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) The second initialization process is performed to return the movable bodies (the first movable combination 300, the second movable combination 400, the third movable combination 500, and the operation module M) to the origin position and to confirm the operation. (S51). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag by the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set (turned on) in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53) and executes the following process.

  The effect control CPU 120 first performs command analysis processing (S54). In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 4) is the command transmitted from the main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. And the process etc. which set the flag according to the received production control command are performed.

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

  Next, after performing the effect random number update process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the effect random number such as the jackpot symbol determination random number (S56), the sub-side error process (S57) shown in FIG. 17 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to S52.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the second initialization process (S51) of the present embodiment. In the second initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 first specifies a movable body to be operated first based on the setting data (S101). The setting data includes the order data of the movable bodies. In this embodiment, the order is the order of the first movable combination 300 → the second movable combination 400 → the operation module M → the third movable combination 500. Is preset. Therefore, when S101 is executed for the first time, the first movable accessory 300 is specified as the target movable body. In addition, in the Example, although the form which operates the 1st movable accessory 300-> 2nd movable accessory 400 in preference to the operation module M which a player operates is illustrated, this invention is limited to this. Instead, the operation module M operated by the player may be set to be operated with priority over the first movable accessory 300 → the second movable accessory 400 that is not operated by the player.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the movable body specified in S101 is an origin detection target movable body that requires origin detection (S102).

  In the present embodiment, as the origin detection target movable body that needs to perform origin detection, a first movable accessory 300 having a first movable accessory origin detection sensor 316 and a second movable accessory origin detection sensor 440A, The second movable combination 400 having 440B and the operation module M having the lever origin detection sensor 38 are applicable, and the third movable combination 500 having no origin detection sensor is not applicable. Therefore, when the movable body specified in S101 is one of the first movable combination 300, the second movable combination 400, and the operation module M, it is determined as “Y” in the determination, while specified in S101. If the movable body is the third movable combination 500, it is determined as “N”.

  When it is determined “N” in S102, the process proceeds to S130. On the other hand, if “Y” is determined in S102, the process proceeds to S103, the detection state of the origin detection sensor corresponding to the movable body to be operated is specified (S103), and whether the origin detection sensor is in the detection state or not. That is, it is determined whether or not the target movable body is located at the origin position (initial position) (S104).

  If it is not at the origin position (initial position) (S104; N), the process proceeds to S105, and after setting the non-detection operation count counter to 0 to count the number of executions of non-detection operation control (S105) As a control speed for operating the operation target movable body, the operation target is the same operation speed as the minimum speed (see FIGS. 13 and 14) in the actual operation confirmation operation control (long initialization operation control) described later. A minimum control speed for operating the movable body is set (S106), and if the operation target movable body is the first movable combination 300, for example, the first movable combination drive motor 303 is set. For example, if the movable body to be operated is the operation module M, the lever motor 36 starts to be driven in the direction of the origin position (S107), and the non-detection operation period To start the timer count of the timer (S108). The non-detection operation period timer may be counted by, for example, counting the number of signals output at regular intervals from the CTC initialized by the first initialization process. .

  Then, a transition is made to a monitoring state in which the origin detection sensor enters a detection state and monitors whether or not the non-detection operation period timer has reached a value corresponding to the upper limit time (S109, S110).

  By driving a drive device for the operation target movable body (for example, the first movable accessory drive motor 303, etc.) in the direction of the origin position, the operation target movable body is positioned at the origin position (initial position) and the origin detection sensor is in the detection state. If it becomes, the drive of the drive motor is stopped and the process proceeds to S130. On the other hand, when the non-detection operation period timer becomes a value corresponding to the upper limit time, that is, when the operation target movable body is not located at the origin position (initial position) even after the upper limit time has elapsed, S112 is performed. Then, 1 is added to the non-detection operation number counter (S112), and it is determined whether or not the value of the non-detection operation number counter after the addition has reached the operation error determination number (for example, 3). (S113).

  If the value of the non-detection operation number counter reaches the number of operation error determinations in S113, the drive motor is stopped, the origin return error of the operation target movable body is stored (S114), and the process proceeds to S130. . That is, when the operation target movable body is not located at the origin position (initial position) in the non-detection operation control, the operation control for actual operation confirmation described later is not executed for the operation target movable body ( The origin return error is stored in order to set the movable object to be moved to the dead end state, and the process proceeds to S130.

  In this embodiment, when the value of the non-detection operation frequency counter reaches the operation error determination number in S113, the operation target movable body is illustrated as being in a dead end state. When the value of the non-detection operation number counter reaches the operation error determination number in S113, the initialization error process is started, and the initialization error process is executed, whereby 2 By interrupting the initialization process, the effect control main process may be interrupted without proceeding to S52, and the effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120, etc.) may not be activated (dead end state). .

  When the operation target movable body is set to the dead end state, the effect control board 12 (the effect control CPU 120 or the like) is activated, but for example, the effect control CPU 120 is an input signal (for example, indicating that the movable object is operated). It is preferable to execute a process of invalidating reception of a detection signal (such as a production button) or preventing the operation target movable body from operating even when the input signal is input.

  On the other hand, if the value of the non-detection operation number counter has not reached the number of operation error determinations, the drive motor is stopped, the process returns to S106, and the processes of S106 to S108 are performed again to move the operation target. The operation of moving the body to the origin position at the lowest speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control (long initialization operation control) (non-detection operation control) is started, and the monitoring state of S109 and S110 described above is entered. .

  Therefore, even if it is determined in S110 that the error determination time has elapsed, the operation (moving control at the time of non-detection) is performed to repeatedly move the movable object to be moved to the origin position (initial position) until the operation error determination count is reached. If the operation target movable body is detected at the origin position (initial position) during the operation, the process proceeds to S130 without proceeding to S114.

  On the other hand, if “Y” is determined in S104 and the process proceeds to S120, 0 is set in the operation count counter at detection, and then the operation process data at detection is set (S121a). The timer count is started (S121b). As the timer count of the detection process timer, the signal output at regular intervals from the CTC initialized in the first initialization process is the same as the timer count of the non-detection operation period timer described above. This may be done by counting the number or the like. Further, in the detection operation process data of the present embodiment, as a control speed for operating the movable object to be operated, a minimum speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation (long initialization operation control) described later (FIG. 13, FIG. 14)), the minimum control speed for operating the movable object to be operated is described (set).

  Next, the operation target movable body is operated based on the minimum control speed set in the set detection-time operation process data (S122), and it is determined whether or not the process data is completed (S123). If not completed, the process returns to S122, and the operation target movable body is operated based on the minimum control speed set in the operation process data at the time of detection.

  In this way, in the detection operation control, until the detection operation process data is completed, the minimum speed based on the minimum control speed set in the detection operation process data, that is, the actual operation confirmation operation control (long initial At the lowest speed in the control operation), an operation of once leaving the origin position (initial position) and returning from the position away from the origin position (initial position) to the origin position (initial position) is performed (see FIG. 13). The position away from the origin position is a position in the vicinity of the origin position, that is, a position where the detected part of each movable body cannot be detected by each origin sensor, and is a predetermined position (detection) closer to the origin position than each effect position. Hour operating position).

  If it is determined in S123 that the set operation process data at the time of detection is completed, the driving of the movable accessory drive motor is stopped and the process proceeds to S124, and the origin detection sensor is in the detection state. It is determined (confirmed) whether or not the operation target movable body is located at the origin position (initial position).

  If the origin detection sensor is in the detection state, that is, if the operation target movable body is located at the origin position (initial position), the process proceeds to S130.

  On the other hand, when the origin detection sensor is not in the detection state, that is, when the operation target movable body is not located at the origin position (initial position), 1 is added to the operation count counter during detection (S126). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the detection-time operation number counter after the addition has reached the operation error determination number (for example, 3) (S127). When the value of the operation count counter at the time of detection reaches the number of operation error determinations, the process proceeds to S128, the origin return error of the movable object to be operated is stored (S128), and the process proceeds to S130. That is, when the operation target movable body is not located at the origin position (initial position) in the operation control at the time of detection, the operation control for actual operation confirmation to be described later is not executed for the operation target movable body (the operation concerned) The origin return error is stored in order to set the target movable body to the dead end state, and the process proceeds to S130.

  In the present embodiment, the mode in which the operation target movable body is set to the dead end state when the value of the operation count counter at the time of detection reaches the number of operation error determinations in S127 is exemplified. Without being limited thereto, when the value of the detection operation number counter reaches the number of operation error determinations in S113, the initialization error process is started, and the initialization error process is executed, whereby the second initial The production control main process may be interrupted without proceeding to S52 and the production control board 12 may be in a non-activated state (a dead end state).

  Also, when the operation target movable body is set to the dead end state, the effect control board 12 (the effect control CPU 120 or the like) is activated, but for example, the effect control CPU 120 is configured to input an input signal (for example, an effect button). It is preferable to execute a process of invalidating the reception of the detection signal or the like, or preventing the operation target movable body from operating even when the input signal is input.

  In S130, which is executed when “N” is determined in S102, “Y” is determined in S109, or “Y” is determined in S124, the movable body is not yet an operation target. It is determined whether or not the remaining movable body exists, and when there is no remaining movable body (specifically, when the operation target movable body is the third movable combination 500), it is shown in FIG. The process shifts to processing for performing operation control for actual operation confirmation. On the other hand, if there are remaining movable bodies, the process proceeds to S131, the movable body to be operated next is specified, then the process returns to S102, and the above-described processing from S102 is performed on the identified movable object. Do the same.

  When S131 is executed when the operation target movable body is the first movable combination 300, the second movable combination 400 is specified as the operation target movable body based on the setting data, and the operation target movable body is obtained. When S131 is executed when is the second movable accessory 400, the operation module M (operation lever 31) is specified as the operation target movable body based on the setting data, and the operation target movable body is the operation module M. When S131 is executed in the case of the (operation lever 31), the third movable accessory 500 is specified as the operation target movable body based on the setting data.

  Next, the processing shown in FIG. 12 will be described. First, in S200 shown in FIG. 12, the effect control CPU 120 first checks the operation based on the setting data (movable object to be checked) based on the setting data as in S101 described above. Is identified (S200). Next, it is determined whether or not there is a storage of an origin return error of the target movable body (S201).

  If there is a storage of the origin return error of the movable body to be confirmed, the process proceeds to S220 without executing the processes from S202a to S213. In this way, in this embodiment, the operation control for actual operation confirmation is not performed for the movable body that is determined as the origin return error in the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control.

  On the other hand, if there is no storage of the return-to-origin error of the movable body to be confirmed, the process proceeds to S202a, where process data for actual operation confirmation corresponding to the movable body to be confirmed is set. That is, if the confirmation target movable body is the first movable combination 300, the process data for actual operation confirmation of the first movable combination 300 is set, and if the confirmation target movable body is the second movable combination 400, the first movable combination 300 is set. 2 Set the process data for confirming the actual operation of the movable object 400. If the object to be confirmed is the operation module M (the operation lever 31), set the process data for confirming the actual operation of the operation module M (the operation lever 31). If the movable body to be confirmed is the third movable combination 500, the process data for confirming the actual operation of the third movable combination 500 is set. In each actual operation check process data, the control speed and the like are described (set) so that the movable body performs the same operation as the operation actually performed in the movable body presentation in the production.

  Next, the timer count of the process timer for actual operation confirmation is started (S202b). Note that the timer count of the process timer for actual operation confirmation is a signal output at regular intervals from the CTC initialized in the first initialization process, like the timer count of the non-detection operation period timer described above. This may be done by counting the number of

  Then, the movable object to be confirmed is operated at the control speed set corresponding to the timer count value of the actual operation confirmation process timer in the set actual operation confirmation process data (S203), and the process data is completed. (S204) If the process data is not completed, the process returns to S203, and the confirmation object movable body is set corresponding to the timer count value of the actual operation confirmation process timer at that time. Operate based on the controlled speed.

  As described above, until the actual operation check process data is completed, the confirmation target movable body is operated at the control speed set in the actual operation check process data corresponding to the timer count value of the actual operation check process timer. By doing so, the control speed of the movable body to be confirmed can be sequentially changed in time series, and the same acceleration or deceleration as the control speed set when the movable body is actually operated in the movable body effect can be performed. it can.

  If it is determined in step S204 that the set process data for actual operation confirmation has been completed, the drive motor is stopped, and whether or not the confirmation target movable body is an origin detection target movable body. Is determined (S204a). If the confirmation target movable body is not the origin detection target movable body, that is, if it is the third movable accessory 500, the process proceeds to S220. On the other hand, if the target object is an origin detection target movable object, that is, if it is the first movable object 300 or the second movable object 400, whether or not the origin detection sensor is in the detection state, that is, the operation It is determined (confirmed) whether or not the target movable body is located at the origin position (initial position) (S205).

  When the origin detection sensor is in the detection state, that is, when the confirmation target movable body is located at the origin position (initial position), the process proceeds to S220. On the other hand, when the origin detection sensor is not in the detection state, that is, when the confirmation target movable body is not located at the origin position (initial position), the above-described non-detection operation control is performed (see FIG. 11). Steps S206 to S213 are performed in order to position the movable body to be confirmed at the origin position (initial position).

  Specifically, after setting 0 to the non-detection operation frequency counter for counting the number of executions of non-detection operation control (S206), the actual operation check operation control (long initialization operation control) is set as the control speed. A minimum control speed for operating the operation target movable body at the same operation speed as the minimum speed is set (S207), and the confirmation target movable body drive device, for example, the confirmation target movable body is the first movable accessory 300 For example, the first movable accessory driving motor 303 is started to drive in the direction of the origin position (initial position) (S208), and the timer count of the non-detection operation period timer is started (S209).

  Then, a transition is made to a monitoring state for monitoring whether the origin detection sensor is in a detection state and whether the non-detection operation period timer has a value corresponding to the upper limit time (S210, S211).

  The confirmation target movable body is positioned at the origin position (initial position) by driving the confirmation target movable body drive device (for example, the first movable accessory drive motor 303) in the direction of the origin position (initial position). Is in a detection state, “Y” is determined in S210, and the process proceeds to S220. On the other hand, when the non-detection operation period timer becomes a value corresponding to the upper limit time, that is, when the confirmation target movable body is not located at the origin position (initial position) even after the upper limit time has elapsed, S212. Then, 1 is added to the non-detection operation number counter (S212), and it is determined whether or not the value of the non-detection operation number counter after the addition has reached the operation error determination number (for example, 3). (S213).

  If the value of the non-detection operation number counter reaches the operation error determination number, the process proceeds to S220. In this embodiment, when the value of the non-detection operation number counter reaches the operation error determination number in S213, the operation target movable body is illustrated as being in a dead end state. When the value of the non-detection operation frequency counter reaches the operation error determination number in S213, the origin return error of the operation target movable body is stored, and the operation target movable body is hereinafter May be configured not to execute the actual operation. Alternatively, by starting the initialization error process and executing the initialization error process, the second initialization process is interrupted, whereby the effect control main process is interrupted without proceeding to S52, and the effect control board 12 May be in a non-activated state (dead end state).

  Also, when the operation target movable body is set to the dead end state, the effect control board 12 (the effect control CPU 120 or the like) is activated, but for example, the effect control CPU 120 is configured to input an input signal (for example, an effect button). It is preferable to execute a process of invalidating the reception of the detection signal or the like, or preventing the operation target movable body from operating even when the input signal is input.

  On the other hand, when the value of the non-detection operation number counter has not reached the operation error determination number, the process returns to S207, and the processes of S207, S208, and S209 are performed again, and the movable object to be confirmed is confirmed as the actual operation. The operation to move to the origin position (initial position) at the lowest speed in the operation control (long initialization operation control) (the operation at the time of returning to the origin) is started, and the process proceeds to the monitoring state of S210 and S211 described above.

  Therefore, even if it is determined in S211 that the error determination time has elapsed, an operation (non-detection operation control) of moving the movable object to be repeatedly checked to the origin position (initial position) is performed until the operation error determination count is reached. If the confirmation target movable body is detected at the origin position (initial position) during the operation, the process proceeds to S220.

  In S220 executed when “Y” is determined in S201, “N” is determined in S204a, “Y” is determined in S205, or “Y” is determined in S210. , It is determined whether or not there are any remaining movable bodies that have not yet been confirmed for operation confirmation, and if there are no remaining movable bodies (specifically, In the case of the three movable objects 500), the error record stored in S114 and S128 is cleared (S222), and the process ends. On the other hand, if there are remaining movable bodies, the process proceeds to S221. Then, after specifying the movable body whose operation is to be checked next, the process returns to S201, and the above-described processing from S201 is similarly executed on the specified target object.

  Here, an operation mode and control contents of the movable body by executing the second initialization process shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14. FIG. 13 is a schematic explanatory diagram illustrating operation modes of the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation confirmation operation control performed by the effect control CPU 120. 14A is an explanatory diagram showing the control speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control, FIG. 14B is an explanatory diagram showing the control speed in the detection operation control, and FIG. 14C is the control speed in the non-detection operation control. It is explanatory drawing which shows.

  13 and 14, the non-detection operation control (short initialization operation control) and the detection in the first movable combination 300, the second movable combination 400, and the operation module M, which are the movable bodies to be detected from the origin, are detected. Only the operation control (short initialization operation control) and the actual operation confirmation operation control (long initialization operation control) will be described, and the description of the third movable accessory 500 that is not the origin detection target movable body will be omitted. In addition, the reciprocating distance (rotation range) of the first movable part 302 of the first movable accessory 300 and the reciprocating distances (movement range) of the second movable parts 401 and 402 of the second movable accessory 400 and the operation modules. Although it is not the same as the reciprocating distance (movement range) of the M operating lever 31, it will be explained using the same conceptual diagram for convenience of explanation.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the first movable portion 302 of the first movable combination 300, the second movable portions 401 and 402 of the second movable combination 400, and the operation lever 31 of the operation module M are each at the origin position (retracted position). , The initial position) and the production position (operable position) are provided so as to be able to reciprocate. The forward movement from the origin position to the production position and the return operation from the production position to the origin position are performed as described above. It is an actual operation that is actually performed in production or the like.

  When the second initialization process is executed, the production control CPU 120 detects that the detected part of the movable body is not detected by the origin detection sensor, that is, the movable body has an origin for some reason (for example, when transported or installed on a game island) If the actuator has moved from its position, or if it cannot return to its original position during the previous operation (for example, when performing a production, the return to origin of the movable body could not be confirmed or operated due to motor step-out, failure, or catching) Corresponding to non-detection operation control in FIG. 13 (for example, when a movable body error (operation abnormality) such as disappearing occurs) or when moving from the origin position due to vibration of the gaming machine) If it is at a predetermined position between the origin position and the production position (such as the position indicated by a black circle) . When the non-detection operation control is executed, the movable body is at a position away from the origin position, and therefore, the operation is only an operation of moving the movable body in the direction of the origin position.

  In addition, when the second initialization process is executed, the effect control CPU 120 executes the first movable part 302 of the first movable accessory 300, the second movable parts 401 and 402 of the second movable accessory 400, and the operation module M. When the detected portion of the operation lever 31 is detected by the origin detection sensor, the operation control at the time of detection is executed.

  For example, in order to ensure that the detected part is detected by the origin detection sensor, a predetermined period between the time when the detected part is detected by the origin detection sensor and the operation of the movable body in the direction of the origin position is restricted. When an operable range (for example, play) is set, the origin may return and stop at a position shifted further to the back than the position detected by the origin detection sensor. Therefore, even when the detected portion is detected by the origin detection sensor, the operation control during detection for returning the movable body to the more accurate origin position is performed.

In this detection operation control, it is necessary to move the movable body to a position away from the origin position and then return it to the origin position in order to temporarily cancel the detection state of the detected part by the origin detection sensor. Since there is no need to move the movable body, the movable body is moved from the origin position to the detection-time operation position in the vicinity of the origin position, and then returned to the origin position. That is, it reciprocates in a shorter distance than the actual operation (see Fig. 1 3).

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 executes the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control in the second initialization process, and then executes the actual operation confirmation operation control. The operation control for actual operation confirmation is the same operation as the actual operation that the movable body actually performs in various effects.

  Next, the control speeds set when the performance control CPU 120 executes the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation confirmation operation control are compared. Note that the speeds shown in FIGS. 14A, 14B, and 14C are control speeds set by the effect control CPU 120 to operate each movable body. The operating speed is different. That is, for example, when operating a predetermined movable body, even when the same control speed is set for one movement section and another movement section between the origin position and the effect position, one movement section and another movement section When the movement section is different (for example, a section with and without a spring, a straight section and a curved section), or when moving up and down in the same moving section, the movable body is actually operated. In some cases, the operating speed may be different from the control speed. In addition, even if the same control speed is set for the movable body, the actual operation speed of each movable body is not necessarily the same if there is a difference in the size, weight, operation mode, operation distance, drive mechanism, etc. of each movable body. It will not be the same. When operating multiple movable bodies with stepping motors of the same performance, the size, weight, operating mode, operating distance, drive mechanism, etc. of each movable body, even if the same control speed is set for each movable body When there is a difference, the actual operation speed of each movable body is not necessarily the same.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (A), when executing the actual operation check operation control, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the timer count value of the actual operation check process timer in the set actual operation check process data. The confirmation target movable body is operated based on the set control speed. Specifically, control is performed such that after acceleration from the origin position, the vehicle is decelerated and stopped at the effect position, and after acceleration from the effect position is decelerated and stopped at the origin position. That is, in the operation control for actual operation confirmation for confirming that each movable body can operate normally, the control speed of the movable body is changed in the order of low speed → high speed → low speed between the origin position and the production position. Let In other words, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the movable body effect of each movable body, the range between the minimum speed (low speed) as the first speed and the maximum speed (high speed) as the second speed faster than the minimum speed. In order to control each movable body to operate at the internal speed, even when the operation control for actual operation confirmation is executed, the minimum speed (low speed) that is the first speed and the second speed that is faster than the minimum speed are used. Control is performed so that each movable body operates at a speed within the range of the maximum speed (high speed).

  That is, the minimum speed as the first speed and the maximum speed as the second speed are actual operating speeds of the movable body, and the control speed is set to be the minimum speed and the maximum speed as the operating speed. Will be. In the following description, it is assumed that when the movable body is operated based on the minimum control speed, it operates at the minimum speed, and when the movable body is operated based on the maximum control speed, it operates at the maximum speed. To do.

  Here, the control speed is set so that the operation speed at the time of acceleration and deceleration of the movable body becomes the minimum speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation. In addition, when returning to the origin position after moving to the production position, the movable body can be surely secured by controlling so that it becomes the minimum speed in the action control for actual operation confirmation over a longer time than when stopping at the production position. The detected portion is detected by the origin detection sensor after the vehicle is decelerated.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (B), when performing the motion control at the time of detection, the CPU 120 for effect control always confirms the actual operation in the period for moving from the origin position to the effect position and the period for moving from the effect position to the origin position. The movable body is controlled to operate at the minimum speed (first speed) in the operation control. In other words, the effect control CPU 120 has a maximum speed in the detection-time operation control as the first operation control that is equal to or lower than the minimum speed in the actual operation check operation control as the second operation control (in this embodiment, the actual operation check). Control to always operate the movable body based on the lowest minimum control speed among the control speeds set in the actual operation confirmation operation control.

  In the case of motion control during detection, the moving distance of the movable body is shorter than that for motion control for actual motion check. Check the actual operation because the sensor may not be able to detect the detected part reliably, or the movable body may be damaged due to impact when the movable body returns to the home position from a short distance and the movement is restricted. Control to operate at the lowest speed in operation control.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 14C, when performing the non-detection operation control, the effect control CPU 120 always moves from an arbitrary position between the origin position and the effect position to the origin position. Control is performed so as to operate at the minimum speed (first speed) in the operation control for actual operation confirmation. That is, the effect control CPU 120 has a maximum speed (maximum operation speed) in the non-detection operation control as the first operation control that is equal to or lower than the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control as the second operation control (this implementation). In the example, the movable body is always operated based on the lowest minimum control speed among the control speeds set in the actual operation check operation control so that the same speed as the minimum speed in the actual operation check operation control is obtained. Take control.

  In this case, since it is unknown how far the movable body is from the origin position, if the movable body is located near the origin position, the control speed when accelerating in the operation control for actual operation confirmation In other words, when operated at high speed, when the movable body returns to the origin position, the origin detection sensor cannot reliably detect the detected part, or the movable body returns to the origin position from a short distance and the movement is restricted. Since there is a possibility that the movable body or the like may be damaged due to an impact, control is performed so as to operate at the lowest speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when performing the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control as the first operation control, the effect control CPU 120 has the minimum control speed set in the actual operation check operation control. Based on this, control is performed so that the movable body always operates at a single (constant) operation speed. These minimum speeds are the minimum speeds in the operation control for actual operation confirmation corresponding to each movable body, and are not the operation speeds common to each movable body. Therefore, the minimum speeds in each movable body may be different.

  Specifically, the first movable part 302 of the first movable accessory 300, the second movable parts 401 and 402 of the second movable accessory 400, and the operation lever 31 of the operation module M are large as shown in FIG. Since the driving mechanism including the weight, the operating mode, the operating distance, and the driving motor is different, the actual operating speed of the movable body is different even when the same control speed is set. Even when different control speeds are set for the respective movable bodies, the actual operation speed of the movable bodies is different. Thus, the minimum speed is an operation speed based on the control speed set according to each movable body, and a plurality of movable bodies having different modes are controlled in order to perform control so that the movable body operates at the minimum speed. It is possible to reliably detect at the origin position.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S55) of the effect control main process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first displays the hold memory display in the first hold memory display area 5D and the second hold memory display area 5U of the effect display device 5 in accordance with the stored contents of the hold memory buffer. A pending display update process for updating to display is executed (S72).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Big hit end effect process (S79): In the effect display device 5, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

  It should be noted that the effect control CPU 120 has a predetermined timing (for example, movable body effect) in the effect symbol changing process (S75), the jackpot display process (S77), the jackpot game process (S78), the jackpot game process (S78), and the like. At the time when the execution condition is established), it is possible to execute a movable body effect that moves the movable accessory between the origin position and the effect position.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect symbol variation processing of the present embodiment. In the effect symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 120 decrements the values of the process timer, the variation time timer, and the variation control timer by 1 (S301, S302, S303).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (S304). If the process timer has not timed out, the production device (production component) according to the contents of the process data corresponding to the process timer (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc.) ) Is executed (S305).

  On the other hand, if the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched (S306). That is, the process timer is started again by setting the process timer setting value set next in the process table in the process timer (S307). Further, the control state for the effect device (effect part) is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, sound control execution data, operation unit control data, etc., set next (S308).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the lever operation error flag or the overload error flag is set (S309). If none of these error flags is set, it is determined based on the process data whether or not it is the timing of lever protrusion processing for causing the operation lever 31 to protrude (S310).

  If it is the lever protrusion process execution timing, that is, the period during which the lever protrusion process is executed, the lever protrusion process of S311 is executed and the process proceeds to S312. If it is not the lever protrusion process execution timing, the lever protrusion process of S311 is executed. Without proceeding to S312. Therefore, when the predetermined timing during the display of the variation of the effect symbol is reached, the lever protrusion process is started, and the operation lever 31 is displaced from the retracted state where the tilt operation is impossible to the protruded state where the tilt operation is possible. (Operation lever effect) is executed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 20D, an operation guidance for the operation lever 31 is displayed. As shown in FIG. 20D, the lever operation guidance effect for displaying the image of the operation lever 31 and the message “Close” on the effect display device 5 is displayed. It is determined whether or not it is an execution timing (S312). If it is the execution timing of the lever operation guidance effect, the operation guidance effect process of S313 is executed and the process proceeds to S314. If it is not the execution timing of the lever operation guidance effect, the operation guidance effect process of S313 is not executed. Proceed to S314. The display of the lever operation guidance is terminated when the execution period of the lever operation guidance effect elapses in the operation guidance effect process.

  In S314, it is determined whether or not the operation lever 31 has been tilted depending on whether or not a detection signal is input from the lever operation detection sensor 35A. If the operation lever 31 is tilted, it is further determined whether the operation lever 31 is in an effective operation period. If the operation lever 31 is in an operation effective period, the special effect processing in S316 is performed. By executing, a special effect, specifically, a win / loss notification effect (see FIG. 20 (E) or FIG. 20 (F)) for notifying the winner / loss in the battle effect is executed. If it is not the operation valid period of the operation lever 31, “N” is determined in S315, and the process proceeds to S320.

  On the other hand, when there is no tilting operation of the operation lever 31, it is determined whether or not the special effect has already been executed (including execution) (S317). Further, it is determined whether it is the end timing of the operation effective period of the operation lever 31 (S318). If it is the end timing of the operation effective period of the operation lever 31, the special effect process of S316 is executed, so that the operation lever 31 can be operated even when the operation lever 31 is not tilted during the operation effective period of the operation lever 31. At the end timing of the effective period, the special effect is executed assuming that the operation lever 31 has been tilted.

  If it is determined as “Y” in S317 due to the execution of the special effect, or if it is determined as “N” in S318 because it is not the end timing of the lever operation effective period, the process proceeds to S320.

  Although not shown in FIG. 16, once the special effect process of S316 has been executed, a special effect execution flag indicating that the special effect process is being executed is displayed as a special effect execution flag. By setting the effect until the end of the effect, the special effect process is executed each time a timer interrupt occurs until the special effect ends.

  In S320, it is determined based on the process data whether or not it is the lever storage processing execution timing for storing the operation lever 31 (S320).

  If the lever storage process execution timing, that is, the period during which the lever storage process is executed, it is further determined whether or not the lever operation error flag is set. If the lever operation error flag is set, the process proceeds to S330 without executing the lever storage process of S323. On the other hand, when the lever operation error flag is not set, whether or not the operation of the operation lever 31 is continued even when the operation lever 31 is tilted, that is, even when the operation lever 31 is stored. Is determined (S322). If the tilting operation of the operation lever 31 is continued, the operation lever 31 cannot be retracted. Therefore, the process proceeds to S325, it is determined that a lever operation error has occurred, and the lever operation error flag is set. The process proceeds to S330 without executing the storage process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined “N” in S322 because there is no tilting operation of the operation lever 31, that is, if the tilting operation has been completed before the operation lever 31 is retracted, By operating the motor 36 and performing a lever storing process in which the operating lever 31 is displaced from the operable position (projecting position) to the origin position (storage position) and stored, the origin position (the operation lever 31 cannot be operated) An effect (operation lever effect) that is displaced to the storage position) is executed (S323).

  When the lever storing process is executed, it is always determined (monitored) whether or not the lever motor 36 is overloaded in S324. That is, it is determined whether or not the operation lever 31 cannot be retracted due to foreign objects such as a player's hand, a mobile phone, or a game ball being caught, and the lever motor 36 is overloaded. If YES in step S326, the flow advances to step S326 to stop the driving of the lever motor 36 to prevent the lever motor 36 from being damaged or the operation lever 31 from being damaged. An error flag is set (S327).

  Returning to S309, if it is determined as “Y” in S309, that is, if either the lever operation error flag or the overload error flag is set, the process proceeds to S340 and the operation lever 31 is enabled. It is determined whether or not it is the end timing of the period, and if it is not the end timing of the operation effective period of the operation lever 31, the process proceeds to S330. The special effect process is executed and the process proceeds to S330. As a result, the lever protrusion process of S311, the operation guidance effect process of S313, and the lever storage process of S323 are not executed, so if either the lever operation error flag or the overload error flag is set, the operation Neither the operation lever effect that the lever 31 protrudes or retracts nor the operation promotion effect that promotes the tilting operation of the operation lever 31 is executed. In this way, when the lever operation error flag or the overload error flag is set, that is, in a state where an abnormality has occurred in the operation lever 31, an effect using the operation lever 31 is not executed. Inappropriate performance can be prevented from being executed.

  In S330, it is confirmed whether or not the variation control timer has timed out (S330). When the variation control timer has timed out (S330; Y), the CPU 120 for effect control displays the next display screen of the effect symbol of the left middle right (displayed after 30 ms has elapsed since the last effect symbol display switching time). Image data of the power screen) is created and written in a predetermined area of the VRAM (S331). In this manner, the effect display device 5 can implement the effect control of the effect symbols. The display control unit 123 sends a signal based on data obtained by superimposing image data of a predetermined area such as a set background image and image data based on display control execution data set in the process table to the effect display device 5. Output. As such, the effect display device 5 displays the background image, the character image, and the effect symbol in the effect symbol variation. Further, a predetermined value is reset in the fluctuation control timer (S332).

  If the variation control timer has not timed out (S330; N), after executing S332, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the variation time timer has timed out (S333). If the variation time timer has timed out, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S76) (S335). If the confirmation command reception flag indicating that the symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set even if the variation time timer has not timed out (S334; Y), the value of the effect control process flag is set to the effect symbol variation stop process ( The value is updated according to S76) (S335). Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the control shifts to the variation stop. Even in the case of reception, the variation of the effect symbol can be terminated when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol is finished).

  In the process table used for the variation control of the effect symbol, process data during the effect symbol variation display is set. That is, the sum of the process timer setting values of the process data 1 to n in the process table corresponds to the production symbol variation time. Therefore, when the process timer of the last process data n has timed out in the process of S334, there is no process data to be switched (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, etc.), and the effect control of the effect symbol based on the process table is completed. To do.

  Next, the sub-side error process executed by the effect control CPU 120 in S57 of the main process will be briefly described with reference to FIG.

  In the sub-side error process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the lever operation error flag is set (S401).

  If the lever operation error flag is not set, the process proceeds to S404. On the other hand, when the lever operation error flag is set, a lever operation error display, specifically, as shown in FIG. 19A, “An error has occurred! Please release your hand from the operation lever.” It is determined whether or not the message display is being displayed.

  If the lever operation error display is being displayed, the process proceeds to S404. If the lever operation error display is not being displayed, the process proceeds to S403, and release the above-mentioned "Error occurred!" "Lever operation error display consisting of a message display" is started on the effect display device 5, and the process proceeds to S404. Therefore, when the lever operation error flag is set by continuing the tilting operation of the operation lever 31, which is an operation guided to the player, an error message is displayed on the effect display device 5. Error sound is not output, and noisy error notifications are made that the occurrence of an error is recognized by surrounding players even though the guided operation is executed, and the game It is designed to prevent discomfort for the person.

  On the other hand, in S404, it is determined whether or not an overload error flag is set. If the overload error flag is not set, the process proceeds to S407. On the other hand, when the overload error flag is set, as shown in FIG. 19B, it is determined whether or not an overload error display and error sound output are being executed.

  If overload error display and error sound output are being executed, the process proceeds to S407, and if overload error display and error sound output is not being executed, as shown in FIG. Overload error display consisting of the message “Error occurred! Remove foreign matter from the control lever.” Is started on the effect display device 5 and error sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R is started. move on. In such a state where an overload error has occurred, that is, in a state where foreign objects such as a player's hand, mobile phone, or game ball are sandwiched, it is not an error due to an operation guided to the player, Compared to a lever operation error, a noisy (exaggerated) error notification that can be easily recognized by a store clerk in the vicinity is executed to notify the occurrence of the error, and the player intentionally inserts a foreign object, etc. In addition, it is possible to prevent mischief such as pulling the operating lever 31 being displaced to the storage position.

  In other words, the mode of error notification in the case of a lever operation error is a mode in which ease of recognition (recognition level (level)) is low, and the mode of error notification in the case of an overload error is easy to recognize (recognition). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is intended only to make it possible to distinguish between a lever operation error case and an overload error case. In this case, conversely, the mode of error notification in the case of a lever operation error is set to a mode of easy recognition (recognition level (level)), and the mode of error notification in the case of an overload error is It is good also as an aspect with low ease (recognition degree (level)).

  In S407, it is determined whether other error flags are set. If no other error flag is set, the process proceeds to S410. On the other hand, if any other error flag is set, it is determined whether or not an error notification corresponding to the error flag is being executed.

  If the error notification corresponding to the error flag is being executed, the process proceeds to S410. If the error notification corresponding to the error flag is not being executed, the error notification corresponding to the error flag is started.

  In S410, it is determined whether a lever operation error display or an overload error display is being displayed.

  If the lever operation error display or the overload error display is not being displayed, the process proceeds to S413. If the lever operation error display or the overload error display is being displayed, the process proceeds to S411, and the lever origin detection sensor 38 is activated. It is determined whether or not it is ON, that is, whether or not the operation lever 31 has been returned to the original position by a game shop clerk or the like after the occurrence of the error.

  If the lever origin detection sensor 38 is not ON, that is, if the operation lever 31 has not been returned to the origin position, the process proceeds to S413. On the other hand, if the lever origin detection sensor 38 is ON, the process proceeds to S412. If the lever operation error flag is set, the lever operation error flag is cleared and the lever display error display on the effect display device 5 is performed. When the overload error flag is set, the overload error flag is cleared and the overload error display and the output of the error sound in the effect display device 5 are ended.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the lever operation error display and the overload error display are displayed until the operation lever 31 is returned to the home position and the lever operation error flag and the overload error flag are cleared. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and these lever operation error display and overload error display may be displayed for a certain period. In this case, the lever operation error display ends after the elapse of a predetermined period, but the overload error display may be continuously displayed until the operation lever 31 is returned to the origin position, or the lever operation error display The display period may be shorter than the overload error display period.

  In step S413, it is determined whether or not other errors are being notified. If other errors are not being notified, the sub-side error processing is terminated. On the other hand, if other errors are being notified, the process proceeds to S414 to determine whether or not the error being reported has been resolved. If not, the sub-side error processing is terminated. .

If the error being reported has been resolved, the process proceeds to S415, where the error flag of the error being reported is cleared, and after the error notification is finished, the sub-side error processing is finished.

  Here, regarding the relationship between the error notification and the state of the operation lever 31 due to the execution of the sub-side error processing shown in FIG. 17 and the above-described effect symbol variation processing shown in FIG. It explains using. FIG. 18A is a diagram showing a situation when a lever operation error occurs, and FIG. 18B is a diagram showing a situation when an overload error occurs.

  In the present embodiment, the operation lever effect in which the operation lever 31 is in the protruding state is executed, as shown in FIG. 20, by determining the super reach variation pattern as the variation pattern. After reaching the reach state shown in FIG. 20B, a super reach effect, specifically, a battle effect in which a teammate character and an enemy character battle each other is executed (FIGS. 20B and 20C). Then, when the lever projection processing execution timing is reached at a predetermined time after the battle effect is started, the operation lever effect in which the operation lever 31 protrudes (displaces) is started, and the operation lever 31 is in the retracted position (origin position). To the operable position (effect position). Then, after the operation lever 31 is displaced to the operable position (effect position), as shown in FIG. 20D, the lever on which the image of the operation lever 31 and the message “Close!” Are displayed on the effect display device 5. An operation guidance effect is executed.

  When the player performs a tilting operation to tilt by pulling the operation lever 31 toward the user in accordance with the guidance of the lever operation guidance effect, the winning / losing notification effect for notifying the winning / losing in the battle effect according to the tilting operation. (See FIG. 20E or FIG. 20F). Specifically, when the big win effect symbol is derived and displayed in the variable display and is controlled to the big win game state, as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the notification effect is executed and the effect display of the deviation is derived and displayed in the variation display and is not controlled to the big hit gaming state, as shown in FIG. 20 (F), the mode that the ally character is defeated in the battle The win / loss notification effect is executed.

  When the lever storage process execution timing is reached at a predetermined time after these win / loss notification effects are executed, the lever storage process described above is executed, and an operation lever effect in which the operation lever 31 is displaced to the storage position (origin position) is generated. Although it should be executed, if the player keeps pulling the operation lever 31 even when the lever storage processing execution timing is reached, it is determined as a lever operation error as shown in FIG. When the lever operation error flag is set, a lever operation error display is displayed on the effect display device 5. However, no error sound is output.

  On the other hand, when the player has not performed the tilting operation of the operation lever 31 at the lever storage processing execution timing, the lever storage processing described above is started, and the operation lever 31 is moved to the storage position (origin position). ). However, for example, as shown in FIG. 19B, a foreign object such as a player's mobile phone P is caught between the upper surface of the bulging portion 30 and the operation lever 31, and the lever motor 36 is overloaded. In the case of the state, as shown in FIG. 18 (b), it is determined as an overload error, the drive of the lever motor 36 is stopped, and the overload error flag is set, thereby producing an effect display. In the device 5, an overload error display is displayed and an error sound is output.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as an embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 18, the operation lever 31 that is a movable body is guided in a state where it is not driven by the lever motor 36. In the case of a lever operation error, which is an error when the operated operation is continued, as shown in FIG. 19 (a), an abnormality notification by an error display not accompanied by an output of an error sound is executed, and the operation lever 31 is operated. In the case of an overload error that is an error caused by an operation other than the operation guided by the lever motor 36 or a foreign object, an error sound is output as shown in FIG. Therefore, the status of the operation lever 31 that is a movable body, specifically, whether it is being displaced by being driven by the lever motor 36 or not is displayed. Kaya, it is possible to perform abnormality notification in accordance with whether or not by continuing operating the cause of the error has been guided.

  Further, according to the embodiment, even if the player operates the lever 31 erroneously while the operating lever 31 is displaced to the storage position (origin position) and the lever motor 36 is overloaded, an overload error occurs. Since the abnormality notification by the error display with the output of the error sound shown in FIG. 19 (b) is executed, even if the operation of the operation lever 31 which is a movable body is hindered by an erroneous operation by the player, Abnormality notification according to the state of the operation lever 31 can be performed.

  Further, according to the above-described embodiment, not only the display message mode is different as the notification mode of the abnormality notification in the case of the lever operation error and the abnormality notification in the case of the overload error, but the presence or absence of the output of the error sound is different. Therefore, since it is possible to easily recognize the difference in the abnormality notification mode, it is possible to easily grasp the state of the movable body in which the abnormality has occurred.

  Further, according to the above embodiment, when an overload error occurs, the operation (drive) of the lever motor 36 is stopped, so that it is possible to prevent the lever motor 36 from being broken and the operation lever 31 from being damaged. it can.

  Further, according to the embodiment, when an operation lever error or an overload error occurs and the operation lever error flag or the overload error flag is set, the operation lever 31 is brought into a protruding state where the operation lever 31 can be tilted. Since the operating lever effect to be displaced is not executed, it is possible to prevent the inappropriate operating lever effect from being executed by performing the operating lever effect in a state where an abnormality has occurred.

  Further, according to the embodiment, the first retraction position where the first movable portion 302 tilts sideways and the first effect position where the first movable portion 302 stands vertically in a position away from the first retraction. The first movable accessory 300 provided so as to be rotatable between the second display position and the second retraction position (origin position, initial position) for retreating to the side of the effect display device 5 and the vertical direction in front of the effect display device 5. A second movable accessory 400 that is arranged at a central position and is reciprocally movable between a second rendering position separated from the second retraction position, a storage position (origin position), and an operable position (effect position). An operation module M provided so as to be displaceable between the first movable accessory driving motor 303, second movable accessory driving motors 411 and 421 as driving means for operating the movable body, and a lever motor 36. , First movable accessory driving motor 03, second movable accessory drive motors 411 and 421, and an effect control CPU 120 as control means for controlling the operation of the movable body by the lever motor 36. The effect control CPU 120 serves as the first operation control. Non-detection operation control, detection operation control, actual operation confirmation operation control as second operation control for confirming that the movable body can operate normally, and movable body presentation by the movable body When the actual operation check operation control is executed, the minimum speed (low speed) as the first speed and the maximum speed (high speed) as the second speed faster than the minimum speed are possible. ) When the control is performed so that the movable body operates at a speed within the range of) and the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control is executed, the speed is less than the minimum speed in the actual operation check operation control as the second operation control. speed Controls such that the movable body is operated.

  In this way, in the first operation control, the movable body operates at a speed at which it can be stopped at any timing, and thus can be safely positioned at the origin position. Specifically, in non-detection operation control and detection operation control, the distance to move the movable body to the origin position may be shorter than in actual operation confirmation operation control. By making the maximum speed in the operation control the minimum speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation, the detected part can be detected reliably by the detecting means, and the movement is restricted while the movable body is moved at a high speed. It can avoid being damaged by impact.

  When performing non-detection operation control or detection operation control, when controlling the movable body to operate at a speed lower than the minimum speed in the actual operation check operation control, The control speed set when executing the operation control and the minimum control speed set in the action control for actual operation confirmation may be the same control speed or different control speeds.

  In addition, when performing the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control, the effect control CPU 120 always has a preset single (constant) operation speed, that is, always the lowest speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control. Then, the first movable accessory 300 and the second movable accessory 400 are controlled to operate.

  By doing in this way, the speed at the time of positioning the 1st movable combination 300, the 2nd movable combination 400, and the operation lever 31 in an origin position can be made constant, and the 1st movable combination 300 and the 2nd Damage to the movable accessory 400 and the operation lever 31 can be prevented.

  Further, when executing the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control, the effect control CPU 120 performs the first movable object 300 and the second movable combination at the lowest speed (first speed) in the actual operation confirmation operation control. The object 400 is controlled to operate.

  By doing so, the speed is excessively decreased while ensuring the safe operation of the first movable accessory 300 and the second movable accessory 400 (for example, a speed slower than the minimum speed in the action control for actual operation confirmation) By selecting the maximum speed (first speed) that can be operated safely without the need to perform the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control period, the period can be shortened.

  Also, a first movable combination origin detection sensor 316 as a detection means capable of detecting that the first movable combination 300, the second movable combination 400, and the operation lever 31 are located at the origin position, a second movable combination. The object origin detection sensors 440A and 440B and the lever origin detection sensor 38 are provided. When the origin detection sensor is not in the detected state in S104 in the second initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 performs non-detection operation control in S105 to S114. When the origin detection sensor is in the detection state in S104, the operation control at the time of detection of S120 to S128 is executed. Control to work.

  In this way, the presence or absence of defects in the first movable accessory origin detection sensor 316, the second movable accessory origin detection sensors 440A, 440B, and the lever origin detection sensor 38 is determined by non-detection operation control or detection operation control. Can also grasp. In addition, when performing non-detection operation control, it is unclear whether or not the movable body is near the origin position, whereas when performing detection operation control, the movable body is in the origin position. Therefore, the operation control at the time of detection may be performed at a speed faster than the operation control at the time of non-detection, which is lower than the minimum speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation.

  Further, the production control CPU 120 determines that the origin detection sensor is not in the detection state in step S109 in the second initialization process when a specific abnormality (for example, an operation abnormality that occurred during execution of the production) has occurred. The first movable accessory 300 and the second movable accessory 400 are controlled to move toward the origin position at the lowest speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control until the operation error determination count reaches “3”. .

  By doing in this way, even in the operation at the time of abnormality that is executed when a specific abnormality (for example, an error such as an operation abnormality that occurred during the performance) has occurred, the first movable accessory 300 and the second The movable accessory 400 and the operation lever 31 can be operated safely. Specifically, for example, when an operation abnormality occurs during the performance, when the second initialization process is performed after that, the movable body has not returned to the origin position, so the non-detection operation control is executed. Will be. In addition, when an operation abnormality occurs, the movable body may not operate even in the second initialization process. Therefore, as the operation at the time of abnormality, the first movable accessory 300 and the first operation object are operated at the lowest speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control. 2 Control is performed so that the movable accessory 400 moves toward the origin position.

  Further, when there is an origin return error storage of the target accessory in step S201 in the second initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to S220 and does not perform the operation control for actual operation confirmation.

  By doing in this way, it can prevent that the 1st movable combination 300, the 2nd movable combination 400, and the operation lever 31 stop other than an origin position during operation control for real operation confirmation by abnormality. Specifically, for example, if an operation abnormality occurs during the performance, it is considered that the movable body does not operate even in the second initialization process. It is preferable not to execute the operation control for actual operation confirmation because only a load is applied to the driving means.

  In addition, the first movable combination 300 as the first movable body, the second movable combination 400 and the operation module M (operation lever 31), and the third movable combination 500 as the second movable combination, When it is determined in step S102 in the second initialization process that the effect control CPU 120 determines that the movable body is the origin detection target movable body that needs to perform origin detection, the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control is performed. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S102 that the movable body is not the origin detection target movable body that needs to perform origin detection, the process proceeds to step S130 and the non-detection operation control and the detection operation are performed. Do not control.

  By doing so, it is possible to perform the operation control for actual operation confirmation only for the necessary movable body, and it is possible to shorten the operation confirmation time by the operation control for actual operation confirmation.

  In addition, the first movable combination 300 as the first movable body, the second movable combination 400 and the operation module M (operation lever 31), and the third movable combination 500 as the second movable combination, The effect control CPU 120 executes non-detection operation control or detection operation control as the first operation of each of the first movable accessory 300, the second movable accessory 400, and the operation module M (operation lever 31). The movable body is controlled so as to operate at the minimum speed in each of the actual operation confirmation operation controls. The operation speed of the actual operation confirmation operation control is the same as that of the first movable combination 300 and the second movable combination 400. The module M (operation lever 31) is different.

  By doing in this way, the period of non-detection time operation control and detection time operation control can be shortened, ensuring the safe operation of each movable body by the operation speed according to each movable body. For example, even if the same control speed is set in the actual motion check operation control in the first movable accessory 300, the second movable accessory 400, and the operation module M (operation lever 31), the size of each movable body is set. When there is a difference in weight, operation mode, operation distance, drive mechanism, etc., the actual operation speed of each movable body when the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control are executed will be different.

  Specifically, in the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control, even when the same control speed (minimum control speed set in the actual operation confirmation operation control) is set, the weight among the plurality of movable bodies. The actual operation speed of the movable body having a large value is slower than the actual operation speed of the movable body having a small weight. Further, when the movable body is raised, the actual operation speed is slower than when the movable body is lowered. In addition, when a spring or the like that biases the movable part in the effect direction is provided as the drive mechanism, when the spring is contracted and moved in a direction against the biasing force, the biasing force is in a state where the spring is extended. The actual operation speed is slower than when moving in a direction against the above. Thus, in the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control, when controlling the movable body so that the movable body operates at a speed equal to or lower than the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control, the size of each movable body, In consideration of weight, operation mode, operation distance, drive mechanism, etc., it is preferable to set an individual minimum control speed in each actual operation check operation control.

  For example, the first movable part and the second movable part are arranged in front and back so that the second movable part overlaps the front side of the first movable part when viewed from the player when moving toward the origin position. In the case of performing any one of the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation confirmation operation control, when performing the operation control of both the first movable unit and the second movable unit together, It is preferable to control the operation speed (minimum speed) of the first movable part and the second movable part to be different. By doing so, the power is turned on in a state where the first movable part and the second movable part have moved to positions away from the origin position for some reason, and in the second initialization process of S51 When the non-detection operation control of both the first movable part and the second movable part is performed together, the operation speed (minimum speed) of both the first movable part and the second movable part is controlled to be the same. Then, although the situation in which the first movable part is hidden by the second movable part and moves to the origin position becomes difficult to see, the first movable part and the second movable part are controlled so that the minimum speeds are different from each other. Since the movable part and the second movable part move when moving, it becomes easy to confirm the origin return operation of each of the first movable part and the second movable part.

  Further, even when the first movable part and the second movable part larger (or longer) than the first movable part are included, the operation speed (minimum speed) of the first movable part and the second movable part is different. It is preferable to control. In this way, for example, the minimum in any one of the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation confirmation operation control of the first movable unit which is smaller (or shorter) than the second movable unit and is not noticeable. Since the speed is larger (or longer) than that of the first movable part, it is made slower than the minimum speed in any one of the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation confirmation operation control of the second movable part that stands out. It becomes easy to confirm the operation of each of the first movable part and the second movable part.

  As described above, when the first movable portion and the second movable portion different from the first movable portion are provided, the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation of the first movable portion and the second movable portion, respectively. It is preferable to perform control so that the operation speed (minimum speed) in the operation control for operation confirmation is different. In addition, when controlling so that the operation speed (minimum speed) of the 1st movable part and the 2nd movable part differs in this way, operation control at the time of non-detection and operation control at the time of detection of each of the 1st movable part and the 2nd movable part And the minimum control speed set in the operation control for actual operation confirmation may be different or the same.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which an effect that suggests that the operation lever effect is executed is not executed before the operation lever effect in which the operation lever 31 is displaced to the operable position is executed is illustrated. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 21, an effect suggesting that an operation lever effect may be executed may be executed.

  Specifically, for example, the above-described winning / losing notification effect can be executed not only by the operation of the operation lever 31 but also by the operation of the push button 31 </ b> A. When the win / loss notification effect is executed by operating the button, the operation of the push button 31A is guided, and the win / loss notification effect that the ally wins is performed, compared to the case where the push button 31A is operated and the win / loss notification effect is executed. By determining the execution of each effect so that the ratio of the big hit symbol derived and displayed is increased, the operation of the operation lever 31 will be a big hit than the case of operating the push button 31A. The case where the operation of the operation lever 31 is more advantageous for the player because it is easy will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, after the left and right effect symbols are stopped and the reach state is generated (FIG. 21A), when the battle effect is started, for example, as an image relating to the operation, the “push button” suggests the operation of the push button 31A. 31A "is displayed on the effect display device 5 (FIG. 21B).

  Then, during execution of the battle effect that is a super reach effect, a character that fires a bullet that acts on the “push button 31A” appears, and an effect (action effect) that fires a bullet is executed. However, as shown in FIG. 21C, the effect of firing the bullet (effect effect) may be that the bullet may not hit the image of the “push button 31A”, as shown in FIG. The bullet may hit the image of the “push button 31A”, and the bullet is fired up to twice. Although not illustrated in FIG. 21, the bullet that was fired first may hit the image of “push button 31 </ b> A”, or the two shots may not hit the image of “push button 31 </ b> A”. . If neither of the two hits hits the image of the “push button 31A”, the display of the “push button 31A” is continued, and the operation of the push button 31A is guided when the winning / losing notification effect is executed.

  When any bullet fired by the character hits the image of “push button 31A”, as shown in FIG. 21E, instead of the image of “push button 31A”, “smoke screen” is used as an intermediate image. ”Is displayed, an image in a state in which the operation lever 31 protrudes is displayed as shown in FIG. As described above, it is suggested that the control lever effect that the control lever 31 protrudes (displaces) to the operable position is executed when the winning / losing notification effect is executed, thereby effecting the player's expectation that the game will be a big hit. It is possible to improve the game entertainment attraction and to perform an action effect that fires a bullet and hits it, so that the operation lever 31 advantageous for the player can be projected to change to an image. Since it becomes easy to understand, it is possible to improve the production effect of the effect of displaying the image of the operation lever 31 for increasing the player's expectation.

  That is, in the modification shown in FIG. 21, specific display such as an image of the push button 31 </ b> A corresponding to the push button 31 </ b> A that can detect the player's operation (motion) or the operation lever 31, an image of the “operation lever 31”, and the like. Is displayed on the effect display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 performs an effect on the player more than the image of the “push button 31 </ b> A” and the image of the “push button 31 </ b> A” as the first specific display. An image of the “operating lever 31” that is the second specific display with a high value can be displayed. After the image of the “push button 31A” is displayed, it is fired as an action effect that acts on the image of the “push button 31A”. By executing the effect of hitting the bullet, it is possible to display the image of the “operating lever 31” which is the second specific display.

  In the modification shown in FIG. 21, the image of the “push button 31A” that is the first specific display changes only to the image of the “operation lever 31” that is the second specific display that is highly advantageous to the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In addition to the first change pattern in which the image of the “push button 31A” changes to the image of the “control lever 31”, the “push button 31A” is illustrated. ”Is the same image as the image of the“ push button 31A ”, and the color and size are different, so the player has a higher advantage than the image of the“ push button 31A ”, but the“ control lever 31 ”. By having a second change pattern that changes to an image (third specific display) lower than that of the image, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether the display changes to the second specific display or the third specific display. In may be able to improve the game playability.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the object which performs abnormality alerting | reporting in a different aspect is illustrated as the operation lever 31 which a player can operate (contact is possible), this invention is limited to this. Instead, for example, a movable body other than these operation levers, for example, an effect button that is displaced from the normal storage position to the protruding position, or a position on the front or side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 at the upper or side position of the pachinko gaming machine 1 It may be a movable body such as an accessory (gimmick) provided so as to be accessible or operable by a person, and there may be a plurality of movable bodies instead of one.

Moreover, in the said Example, it was set as the aspect which displays only an error display on the effect display apparatus 5 as a 1st alerting | reporting aspect, and illustrated the form which outputs an error sound while performing an error display on the effect display apparatus 5 as a 2nd alerting | reporting aspect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, error display may not be executed as the first notification mode, and error display may be executed in the second notification mode. As a notification mode, an error is displayed on the effect display device 5 and the operation lever 31 is vibrated to notify the error. As a second notification mode, an error display is displayed on the effect display device 5 and the operation lever 31 is vibrated. Further, an error sound is output, or, as a second notification mode, an error display is performed on the effect display device 5 and the lighting mode of the effect LED 9 is changed to a lighting mode (example) If, flashing red), and may be a further embodiment of an error sound, and these first notification manner and the second notification manner, it may be appropriately determined as long as it can recognize the difference between embodiments. That is, in the present invention, “an abnormality notification mode is different” includes a mode in which notification is not executed as one mode.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which does not perform the lever protrusion process etc. which are the processes corresponding to this operation lever effect was illustrated as a method which restrict | limits execution of the operation lever effect used as a movable body effect, this invention is this. However, when abnormality notification is being executed, it is limited by not determining the fluctuation pattern itself of super reach accompanied by execution of these operation lever effects, or abnormality notification is performed. When the change pattern of the super reach accompanied by the execution of the operation lever effect is determined when it is being executed, the effect is changed so as to execute an effect different from the battle effect accompanying the execution of the operation lever effect. The method of limiting may be determined as appropriate according to the storage capacity of the memory to be used.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the same restriction is illustrated in the case of the operation lever error and the case of the overload error, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the operation lever error In the case of an operation lever error, an effect different from the battle effect accompanying the execution of the operation lever effect is executed, and in the case of an overload error, the effect is not executed. Different restrictions may be applied depending on the case.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which provided 31 A of push buttons and the operation lever 31 was illustrated as a detection means which detects a player's operation | movement, this invention is not limited to this, For example, An infrared sensor, an image sensor, or the like may be used to detect the presence or absence of a player's action such as holding a hand.

  Further, in the above-described modification, the different operations are exemplified as the operation of the “push button 31A” and the operation of the “operation lever 31”, but the present invention is not limited to this. Thus, when an infrared sensor, an image sensor, or the like is used, for example, different operations may be the operation of the “push button 31A” and the operation (operation) using the infrared sensor, the image sensor, or the like.

  Moreover, in the said Example, as shown in FIG.20 (D), although the form which performs the operation guidance effect which guides operation of the operation lever 31 is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this. These operation guidance effects may not be executed.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the form which continues error alerting | reporting (abnormality alerting | reporting) until the operation lever 31 returns to an origin position is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, For example, predetermined | prescribed The error notification (abnormality notification) may be terminated as time passes, or the error notification (abnormality notification) may be ended when the operation lever 31 is first operated after the error notification (abnormality notification).

  In the embodiment, as an example of the movable body, the first movable accessory 300 that can rotate between the origin position and the effect position, and the second movable that can move linearly between the origin position and the effect position. Although the form which applied the operation module M which has the operation lever 31 which can be operated by the player 400, the 3rd movable accessory 500 which can be rotated centering | focusing on a rotating shaft, and the player was illustrated, this invention is limited to this. However, the operation mode (for example, the moving direction and the rotating direction) and the number of installations of these movable accessories are not limited to those described above and can be variously changed. Moreover, you may apply the movable body which operate | moves with an operation | movement aspect other than the above.

  In the embodiment, the operation module M having the first movable accessory 300, the second movable accessory 400, and the operation lever 31 that can be operated between the origin position and the effect position is applied as the origin detection target movable body. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the third movable accessory that does not operate between the origin position and the effect position is illustrated. Even a movable accessory such as 500 may be set as an origin detection target movable body by setting the origin position at the rotational position of the third movable portion 502.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control as the first operation control is executed as the first operation control for one movable accessory in the second initialization process. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and at least only non-detection operation control may be executed. When only non-detection operation control can be executed, the non-detection operation control does not have to be executed when a movable accessory is detected by the origin detection sensor in the second initialization process.

  In the embodiment, when the performance control CPU 120 executes the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control as the first operation control, the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control as the second operation control is set. Although a mode in which the movable accessory is controlled to operate at the same speed has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the actual operation as the second operation control in the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control. It is only necessary to control the movable accessory to operate at a speed lower than the minimum speed in the operation control for operation confirmation. For example, the movable accessory operates at an operation speed slower than the minimum speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation. You may control to.

  In the above-described embodiment, the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control that is the first operation control is always movable at a preset single operation speed (the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control). The mode is illustrated in which the accessory is operated, that is, the movable accessory is controlled to always operate at a constant speed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, for example, when returning to the origin position. Alternatively, control may be performed so that the operation is performed at a speed lower than the minimum speed by gradually decelerating from the minimum speed in the operation control for actual operation confirmation. In other words, in the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control that is the first operation control, if the speed is lower than the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control, the speed is varied in a predetermined movement period. Also good.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control that is the first operation control, the operation of the movable accessory is performed at the same operation speed (the minimum speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control). Although the form to control was illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the maximum speed in the non-detection operation control is controlled to be equal to or lower than the minimum speed in the detection operation control. For example, the movable accessory may be operated at different operation speeds in the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when a specific abnormality such as an error has occurred, when the movable accessory is not detected by the detection means, that is, the origin detection sensor detects in step S109 in the second initialization process. If the state is not in the state, the first movable accessory 300 or the second movable accessory 400 is moved toward the origin position at the lowest speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control until the operation error determination count reaches “3”. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The speed is lower than the minimum speed in the operation control at the time of detection, for example, at a low speed that is set for an error and can obtain a relatively large torque. The movable accessory may be controlled to operate at a certain special speed.

  In the above embodiment, when the origin detection sensor is not in the detection state in step S124 in the second initialization process, that is, when the movable object to be operated is not located at the origin position (initial position). The processes of S122 to S127 are repeated until the origin detection sensor is in the detection state, that is, based on the set process data, the movable accessory based on the minimum control speed set in the actual operation check operation control. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and if the origin detection sensor is not in the detection state in step S124 in the second initialization process, the time is Executes non-detection motion control to move the movable accessory from the base to the home position based on the minimum control speed set in the actual motion check motion control. It may be so that.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first movable combination 300, the second movable combination 400, the third movable combination 500, and the operation module M (operation lever 31) are provided as a plurality of movable bodies. Are the first movable combination 300, the second movable combination 400, the third movable combination 500, and the operation as movable bodies to be subjected to non-detection operation control, detection operation control, and actual operation confirmation operation control. Although an example in which the module M (the operation lever 31) is applied has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second initialization process performs non-detection operation control, detection operation control, and actual operation confirmation operation. The movable object to be controlled is a movable object such as the first movable object 300, the second movable object 400, the operation module M (operation lever 31), and the third movable object 500. Not just what you do When a single movable body has a plurality of movable parts (for example, the second movable object 400 has a second movable part 401 and a second movable part 402), each of these movable parts is not detected. It is also possible to execute the non-detection-time operation control, the detection-time operation control, and the actual-operation confirmation operation control sequentially for each of the movable parts.

  In the embodiment, in the operation control for confirming the actual operation in the second initialization process, the effect control CPU 120 accelerates and decelerates the movable accessory in each of the forward operation and the backward operation, so that the low speed → high speed → low speed → Although an example of controlling to stop is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation speed in the operation control for the movable body effect and the operation control for the actual operation confirmation is controlled in the above-described form. For example, it may be controlled to repeat a low speed and a high speed a plurality of times such as low speed → high speed → low speed → high speed → low speed → stop, and the operation speed changes in the order of low speed → medium speed → high speed. You may control as follows.

  Further, control may be performed so that the change mode and the minimum speed of the operation speed are different between the forward operation and the reverse operation. If the minimum speed is different between forward operation and reverse operation, the maximum speed in non-detection operation control or detection operation control is set to the lower speed of forward operation and reverse operation in actual operation check operation control. What is necessary is just to set so that it may become the speed below the minimum speed.

  In the above-described embodiment, in the operation control for actual operation confirmation in the second initialization process, the presentation control CPU 120 exemplifies a form of performing control to change the operation speed by accelerating and decelerating the movable body. The invention is not limited to this, and the movable body may be controlled to operate at a single operating speed. When the movable body is controlled to operate at a single operation speed in this way, the single operation speed is the lowest speed in the actual operation confirmation operation control. What is necessary is just to set the maximum speed in operation control so that it may become the speed below this minimum speed.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the non-detection operation control and detection operation control as 1st operation | movement were illustrated in the 2nd initialization process which is the time of starting of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the present invention illustrated It is not limited to this, but timing other than at the time of activation (for example, after execution of error processing including an accessory error or other various errors, at the start of symbol variation, or after execution of a movable accessory effect) You may make it perform in.

  In the above-described embodiment, as the order data of the movable combination in the second initialization process, the first movable combination 300 → the second movable combination 400 → the operation module M (operation lever 31) → the third movable combination 500 However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the order is arbitrary, as described above. In addition, each operation may be executed in an order other than the above. Further, any one of the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation confirmation operation control for two or more movable objects out of the plurality may be executed together in parallel.

  Further, although the mode in which the operation control for actual operation confirmation is executed after the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control is executed for all the movable bodies is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. After performing the non-detection operation control or the detection operation control and the actual operation confirmation operation control of the movable body, the other non-detection operation control or the detection operation control and the actual operation confirmation operation control are executed. You may do it.

  In the above-described embodiment, the actual operation confirmation process data is exemplified by the description of the same operation content as the actual production operation. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As the operation control for actual operation confirmation, as long as all the operations of the operation speed in the actual performance are included, the operation may not be completely the same, for example, a plurality of performance operations in which some of the operations are different. If there is, it may be the process data for actual operation confirmation describing the operation exclusively for confirmation incorporating all of the plurality of different rendering operations.

  In the above-described embodiment, the operation error determination number in S113, S127, and S213 is exemplified as “3”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation error determination number is “3”. The number of times of operation error determination in S113, S127, and S213 may be set differently.

  In the above-described embodiment, the non-detection operation control, the detection operation control, and the actual operation confirmation operation control are exemplified in the second initialization process. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the execution timing of the non-detection operation control and the detection operation control can be arbitrarily set. For example, after the end of the movable body effect, when the symbol variation display is started, or when the demonstration effect is executed. It may be executed when it is done.

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

  In the embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is applied as an example of a gaming machine. However, for example, a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a gaming value. At the same time, one game is completed by deriving a variation display result to a variation display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified, and a prize is awarded according to the variation display result derived to the variation display device. This can also be applied to a slot machine that can generate

  In the above embodiment, a spherical game ball (pachinko ball) is applied as an example of the game medium. However, the present invention is not limited to the spherical game medium, and for example, a non-spherical game medium such as a medal. It may be.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first state is a state in which all the operation levers 31 that are movable bodies protrude and the lever motor 36 is not operating and is located at the operable position. The lever motor 36 for displacing the operation lever 31 is operating, and the state in which the lever motor 36 is being displaced from the operable position to the retracted position is exemplified as the second state, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the first state and the second state of the present invention, the lever motor 36 is operating, and the operation lever 31 is being displaced from the retracted position to the operable position. The state is the first state, the state in which the operation lever 31 is being displaced from the operable position to the retracted position is the second state, and the abnormality notification manner is different between the first state and the second state, that is, Player's Part of the body (e.g., a finger) the abnormality notification in the second state that might like will sandwiched, may be notified at likely notification is recognized notification manner. In addition, when the initial position of the movable body is not the storage position like the operation lever 31 of the above-described embodiment, for example, the protruding position is the initial position, and the stored (sunk) storage position is In the case of the operating position, the state that is displaced from the protruding position that is the initial position to the retracted position that is the operating position is the first state, and the state that is displaced from the retracted position that is the operating position to the protruding position that is the initial position is the first state. The first state in which there is a possibility that a part of the player's body (for example, a finger) or the like may be sandwiched between the first state and the second state. The abnormality notification may be notified in a notification manner in which the notification is highly likely to be recognized.

1 Pachinko machine 31 Operation lever 36 Lever motor 38 Lever origin detection sensor 120 Production control CPU
300 first movable combination 302 first movable section 303 first movable combination drive motor 316 first movable combination origin detection sensor 400 second movable combination 401, 402 second movable section 411, 421 second movable combination drive Motors 440A, 440B Second movable accessory origin detection sensor 500 Third movable accessory 502 Third movable portion 520 Third movable accessory drive motor M Operation module

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of playing games,
A movable body which player has provided to be Oite displaced predetermined contactable position,
Control means for controlling the displacement of the movable body;
An abnormality notification means capable of executing at least an abnormality notification related to the movable body;
With
The movable body is displaceable from a first position to a second position different from the first position;
When the displacement of said movable member in said first position before the control for displacing the movable member to the second position is initiated hindered, the control unit does not start the control to displace to the second position In addition, the abnormality notification means performs a first abnormality notification,
When the displacement of the movable body is prevented after the control for displacing the movable body to the second position is started, the control means stops the control to displace the second position to the second position, and the abnormality notification means A gaming machine, wherein a second abnormality notification different from the first abnormality notification is performed .   Operation means that allows the player to operate by including the movable body,
  An operation promotion effect executing means capable of executing an operation promotion effect for prompting the operation of the movable body;
  An operation-time effect executing means capable of executing an operation-time effect in response to the operation of the movable body when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
  Further comprising
The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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