JP6564089B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine configured to act by driving a movable body by driving means.

  For example, a pachinko machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, has a frame-shaped frame-shaped decorative body (so-called center accessory) disposed at a substantially central position of a game area defined on the surface of the game board. A pattern display device such as a liquid crystal type or a drum type that displays a plurality of symbols through the opening of the body is faced from the rear, and a pachinko ball (game ball) is placed below the frame-shaped decorative body on the game board. Many proposals have been proposed in which a start winning portion (start winning means) for starting symbol variation in the symbol display device upon winning and a special winning portion that is opened at a big hit or the like are arranged. In this type of pachinko machine, the pachinko ball launched into the game area gradually flows down by its own weight while bouncing off by contact with a game nail or the like planted in the game area, and the start in the process of flowing down the game area By winning a prize in the winning section, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, and various game effects such as a reach effect accompanying the symbol variation effect on the symbol display device are made, and the symbol display device has a predetermined combination of symbols. The so-called winning occurs by stopping at, and the special winning part is opened so that a large number of winning balls can be obtained (Patent Document 1).

  Further, in recent pachinko machines, a movable presentation device (movable presentation device) including a movable body that performs a required operation is provided, and a driving means such as a drive motor corresponding to the movable body is provided as a symbol display device. The effect of the production is improved by operating in accordance with the design variation production. For example, in Patent Document 1, a plurality of movable bodies are rotatably arranged on the game board, and a predetermined movable effect is executed by driving a drive motor corresponding to each movable body. .

JP 2007-54140 A

  However, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine equipped with such a movable effect device, an abnormal operation of the movable body may occur due to an assembly error of the gaming machine, an installation environment, aged deterioration, or the like. If the movable body in which such an operation abnormality occurs is operated as it is, there is a concern that the cause of the operation abnormality deteriorates and cannot be repaired.

  That is, the present invention has been proposed in view of the above-described problems inherent in the gaming machine according to the prior art, and provides a gaming machine that can cope with the abnormal operation of the movable body. With the goal.

In order to solve the above problems and achieve the intended purpose, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application is
In a gaming machine configured to provide a hit game with a hit determination means (60a) that makes a hit determination when the start condition is met, and that the hit determination becomes a hit determination result,
Effect determining means (65a) for determining a game effect according to the determination result of the hit determining means,
A plurality of movable bodies (111 to 116) that are movably provided at the original position and the movable position and have overlapping movement areas when moving between the original position and the movable position;
A plurality of driving means (M1 to M6) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of movable bodies (111 to 116);
Light emitting means (121a to 126a) capable of performing a light emitting effect;
Light emission control means (65a) for controlling light emission of the light emission means (121a-126a),
An operation abnormality determining means (65a) for determining whether an operation abnormality has occurred in any of the plurality of movable bodies (111 to 116),
As the game effects that can be determined by the effect determining means (65a), there are a plurality of movable light effects including a movable effect on the movable body (111 to 116) and a light emitting effect on the light emitting means (121a to 126a). The production of is set,
First to third movable body groups (GR1, GR2, GR3) are defined as movable body groups for stopping the operation when the operation abnormality determining means (65a) determines that the operation is abnormal, and the first movable body group ( The moving regions of the movable bodies (111, 112) of GR1) overlap and the moving regions of the movable bodies (113, 114) of the second movable body group (GR2) overlap,
The movable order for moving the plurality of movable bodies (111 to 116) from the original position to the movable position is determined for each of the first to third movable body groups (GR1, GR2, GR3) , and the plurality of movable bodies The return operation sequence when moving (111 to 116) from the movable position to the original position is determined for each of the first to third movable body groups (GR1, GR2, GR3) , and the third movable body group (GR3) The movable order and the return operation order are configured to be different from the movable order and the return operation order of the first and second movable body groups (GR1, GR2),
In a state where the operation abnormality determining means (65a) does not determine that the movable body (111 to 116) is abnormal in operation, the movable bodies (111 to 116) of the first to third movable body groups (GR1, GR2, GR3) are used. ) Is moved, the drive means (M1 to M6) is configured to drive so that a plurality of movable bodies (111 to 116) operate in the movable order and the return operation order,
When the operation abnormality determination means (65a) determines that the operation of the movable body (111 to 11 4 ) included in either the first movable body group (GR1) or the second movable body group (GR2) is abnormal, after drives the driving means movable body included in the first movable member group (GR1) and the second movable member group (GR2) to (111-11 4) to return to the original position (M1 to M 4), a predetermined between to the release condition is established, the first movable member group (GR1) and drive means for driving the movable body (111 to 114) included in the second movable member group (GR2) of (M1 to M 4) While stopping the drive , the movable body (115, 116) included in the third movable body group (GR3) is configured to be capable of performing a movable effect ,
When the operation abnormality determination means (65a) determines that the operation of the movable body (115, 116) included in the third movable body group (GR3) is abnormal, the movable body (115, 116) included in the third movable body group (GR3). ) To move the movable bodies (115, 116) included in the third movable body group (GR3) until the predetermined release condition is satisfied after the driving means (M5, M6) is driven to return to the original position. While the drive of the driving means (M5, M6) to be driven is stopped, the movable effect by the movable bodies (111 to 114) included in the first movable body group (GR1) and the second movable body group (GR2) can be executed. Composed of
In the state where the operation abnormality determining means (65a) has not determined that the movable body (111 to 116) is operating abnormally, the first to third are determined when the effect determining means (65a) determines a movable light emitting effect . The movable body group (GR1, GR2, GR3) is configured such that a movable effect is performed by the movable body (111 to 116) and a light emitting effect is performed by the light emitting means (121a to 126a),
Until the predetermined release condition is satisfied in the state after the operation abnormality determining means (65a) determines that the movable body (111 to 116) is operating abnormally, the effect determining means (65a) performs the movable light emission effect. When determined, the light emission effect by the light emitting means (121a-126a) is performed in a state where the movable effect by the movable body (111-116) that stopped driving the drive means (M1-M6) is not performed It is a summary.
As described above, when there is no abnormality in the operation of the movable body, the entertainment of the game can be enhanced by the movable light emission effect in which the movable effect on the movable body and the light emission effect on the light emitting means are performed. In addition, after the abnormal operation of the movable body occurs, the light emitting effect is performed, thereby preventing the interest of the game from being spoiled and stopping the drive of the driving means corresponding to the movable body in which the abnormal operation has occurred. It is possible to prevent the cause of the operation abnormality from being deteriorated due to the movement of the body and to avoid the problems associated with the operation abnormality of the movable body.

The invention according to claim 2
In a gaming machine configured to provide a hit game with a hit determination means (60a) that makes a hit determination when the start condition is met, and that the hit determination becomes a hit determination result,
Effect determining means (65a) for determining a game effect according to the determination result of the hit determining means,
A plurality of movable bodies (111 to 116) that are movably provided at the original position and the movable position and have overlapping movement areas when moving between the original position and the movable position;
A plurality of driving means (M1 to M6) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of movable bodies (111 to 116);
Light emitting means (121a to 126a) capable of performing a light emitting effect;
Light emission control means (65a) for controlling light emission of the light emission means (121a-126a),
An operation abnormality determining means (65a) for determining whether an operation abnormality has occurred in any of the plurality of movable bodies (111 to 116),
As the game effects that can be determined by the effect determining means (65a), there are a plurality of movable light effects including a movable effect on the movable body (111 to 116) and a light emitting effect on the light emitting means (121a to 126a). The production of is set,
First to third movable body groups (GR1, GR2, GR3) are defined as movable body groups for stopping the operation when the operation abnormality determining means (65a) determines that the operation is abnormal, and the first movable body group ( The moving regions of the movable bodies (111, 112) of GR1) overlap and the moving regions of the movable bodies (113, 114) of the second movable body group (GR2) overlap,
The movable order for moving the plurality of movable bodies (111 to 116) from the original position to the movable position is determined for each of the first to third movable body groups (GR1, GR2, GR3) , and the plurality of movable bodies The return operation sequence when moving (111 to 116) from the movable position to the original position is determined for each of the first to third movable body groups (GR1, GR2, GR3) , and the third movable body group (GR3) The movable order and the return operation order are configured to be different from the movable order and the return operation order of the first and second movable body groups (GR1, GR2),
In a state where the operation abnormality determining means (65a) does not determine that the movable body (111 to 116) is abnormal in operation, the movable bodies (111 to 116) of the first to third movable body groups (GR1, GR2, GR3) are used. ) Is moved, the drive means (M1 to M6) is configured to drive so that a plurality of movable bodies (111 to 116) operate in the movable order and the return operation order,
When the operation abnormality determining means (65a) determines that the operation of the movable bodies (111 to 11 4 ) included in either the first movable body group (GR1) or the second movable body group (GR2) is abnormal, between to the release condition is established, the first movable member group (GR1) and the drive means corresponding to the movable member (111-11 4) contained in the second movable member group (GR2) (M1 to M 4) Is stopped without returning the movable body (111 to 11 4 ) to the original position, while a movable effect by the movable bodies (115, 116) included in the third movable body group (GR3) can be executed. Rutotomoni,
When the operation abnormality determining means (65a) determines that the operation of the movable bodies (115, 116) included in the third movable body group (GR3) is abnormal, the third movable body until a predetermined release condition is satisfied. While driving of the driving means (M5, M6) corresponding to the movable bodies (115, 116) included in the group (GR3) is stopped without returning the movable bodies (115, 116) to the original position, the first movable body group ( GR1) and the movable body (111 to 114) included in the second movable body group (GR2) are configured to be movable,
In the state where the operation abnormality determining means (65a) has not determined that the movable body (111 to 116) is operating abnormally, the first to third are determined when the effect determining means (65a) determines a movable light emitting effect . The movable body group (GR1, GR2, GR3) is configured such that a movable effect is performed by the movable body (111 to 116) and a light emitting effect is performed by the light emitting means (121a to 126a),
Until the predetermined release condition is satisfied in the state after the operation abnormality determining means (65a) determines that the movable body (111 to 116) is operating abnormally, the effect determining means (65a) performs the movable light emission effect. When determined, the light emission effect by the light emitting means (121a-126a) is performed in a state where the movable effect by the movable body (111-116) that stopped driving the drive means (M1-M6) is not performed It is a summary.
As described above, when there is no abnormality in the operation of the movable body, the entertainment of the game can be enhanced by the movable light emission effect in which the movable effect on the movable body and the light emission effect on the light emitting means are performed. In addition, after the abnormal operation of the movable body occurs, the light emitting effect is performed, thereby preventing the interest of the game from being spoiled and stopping the drive of the driving means corresponding to the movable body in which the abnormal operation has occurred. It is possible to prevent the cause of the operation abnormality from being deteriorated due to the movement of the body and to avoid the problems associated with the operation abnormality of the movable body.
The invention according to claim 3
The first movable body group (GR1) includes a first movable body (111) and a second movable body (112), and the first movable body (111) and the second movable body (112). ) In this order, and the first and second movable bodies (111, 112) are returned from the movable position to the original position in the reverse order.
The third movable body group (GR3) includes a third movable body (115) and a fourth movable body (116), and the third and fourth movable bodies (115, 116) are simultaneously moved from the movable position. The gist is that it is configured to return to the original position.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to avoid problems associated with abnormal operation of the movable body.

It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko machine which concerns on the Example of this invention, Comprising: It has shown in the state which open | released the front frame with respect to the inner frame. In addition, a part of illustration of the member arrange | positioned at the game board is abbreviate | omitted. It is a front view which shows the game board which concerns on an Example, Comprising: The game information display part is expanded and shown. The state in which the movable body of the fifth to sixth movable rendering units is in the original position is indicated by a solid line, and the state in which the movable body of the fifth to sixth movable rendering units is in the movable position is illustrated by a two-dot chain line. is there. It is a front view which shows the installation member which has arranged the 1st-4th movable production part concerning an example, and (a) shows the state where the movable body of the 1st-4th movable production part is in an original position, (b) shows the state in which the movable body of the first to fourth movable effect units is in the movable position. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of winning game triggered by winning to a start part (a 1st start part, a 2nd start part). It is a block diagram which shows the control structure of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure input process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a special figure start process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process following step B15 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process following step B19 of FIG. (a) is an explanatory diagram showing a movable body group including a movable body according to an embodiment, a movable order and a return operation order for each movable body group, and (b) is a case where an abnormal operation occurs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the operation | movement of the drive motor contained in each movable body group, and the movable body group in which the movable body which operation | movement abnormality generate | occur | produced. It is a timing chart which shows the operation timing of the drive motor in the movement order based on the movement effect pattern, and (a) shows the movement order 2 after driving the drive motor to move the movable body of the movement order 1 from the original position to the movement position. The case where the drive motor is driven to move the movable body from the original position to the movable position is shown. (B) shows the state after the drive motor is driven to move the movable body of the movable order 1 from the original position to the movable position. In the middle of driving the drive motor, the case where the drive motor is driven so as to move the movable body of the movable order 2 from the original position to the movable position is shown. It is a timing chart which shows the operation timing of the drive motor in the return operation | movement order based on a movable effect pattern, (a) is a return operation | movement after driving a drive motor to move the movable body of return operation | movement order 1 from a movable position to an original position. The case where the drive motor is driven so as to move the movable body in order 2 from the movable position to the original position is shown. (B) shows the driving motor driven to move the movable body in order of return operation 1 from the movable position to the original position. In the middle of driving the drive motor, the drive motor is driven so that the movable body in the return operation sequence 2 is moved from the movable position to the original position. (a) is explanatory drawing which shows the execution content of the production | presentation by each production | presentation means in a normal operation state, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the execution content of the production | presentation by each production | presentation means at the time of abnormal operation | movement. It is a flowchart which shows the abnormal stop process which concerns on an Example.

  Next, the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings by way of preferred embodiments. As a gaming machine, a pachinko machine in which a game is played using a pachinko ball (game ball) as a game medium will be described as an example. In the following description, “front”, “rear”, “left”, and “right” refer to the pachinko machine 10 viewed from the front side (player side) as shown in FIG. 1 unless otherwise specified. Named by state. In each figure, the symbol P indicates a pachinko sphere.

(About pachinko machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko machine 10 according to an embodiment includes a base 11, 12 that is formed to open forward and is installed on an installation frame (not shown) of a game shop, and a front opening of the base 11, 12. And a front member 13 which is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the bases 11 and 12 and forms the front surface of the gaming machine. Various members are installed using the bases 11 and 12 and the decorative body 13 as an installation base. Thus, a gaming machine is configured. Specifically, the base of the pachinko machine 10 is formed in a rectangular frame shape that opens forward and backward, and is located on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 as a fixed frame that is installed in a vertical position on an installation frame base (not shown) of the amusement store. The middle frame 12 as a main body frame is assembled so as to be openable and detachable, and the game board 20 is detachably disposed on the middle frame 12. In addition, on the back side of the game board 20, a design for changing the design (hereinafter referred to as a decorative drawing) is triggered by the establishment of a predetermined start condition (pachinko ball winning in each start port 32, 36 described later). A symbol display device (display effect means) 17 as an effect executing means for performing a change effect and various display effects is detachably disposed. In the embodiment, a liquid crystal display device in which a liquid crystal panel is housed in a housing case is adopted as the effect display device 17, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a drum-type effect display device 17 or a dot matrix type is employed. Various conventionally known display devices capable of stopping and variably displaying various decorative drawings such as the above display devices can be adopted.

  A front frame 13 serving as a front member is formed on the front side of the middle frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. The front frame 13 is formed with a window 13a that opens back and forth at a position corresponding to the game area 21 of the game board 20. Yes. A transparent protective plate (not shown) formed of a glass plate or a transparent synthetic resin material is disposed on the front frame 13 so as to cover the window 13a, so that the game board 20 can be viewed from the front side. Protected. Further, a ball tray 14 capable of storing pachinko balls is provided at a position below the window 13 a in the front frame 13, and the ball tray 14 can be opened and closed integrally with the front frame 13. . In the front frame 13 of the embodiment, two ball trays 14 (only the upper ball tray 14 is shown in FIG. 1) are assembled in a vertical positional relationship. Note that one or both of the upper and lower ball trays 14 may be assembled to the middle frame 12 separately from the front frame 13. Moreover, it can also be set as the structure provided with the ball receiving tray 14 1 or 3 or more. In addition, a speaker 150 and a light emitting effect device 152 are disposed in the front frame.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, an operation handle 16 for operating a ball striking device 18 provided on the middle frame 12 is provided at the front right side position of the pachinko machine 10 (the front frame 13 in the embodiment). ing. The operation handle 16 includes an operation lever 16a urged in the left rotation direction. When the player turns the operation lever 16a to rotate right, the hitting ball launching device is operated, Pachinko balls stored in the ball tray 14 are fired one by one toward the game area 21 of the game board 20. Here, the hitting force of the pachinko ball by the hitting ball launcher is changed in accordance with the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a, and the player adjusts the amount of rotation of the operation lever 16a. The position (launch position) where the pachinko ball reaches in the region 21 can be arbitrarily changed.

(About game board 20)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 includes a box-shaped installation member (accommodating space defining member) 81 on the back side of a plate-shaped member 80 formed in a plate shape from a veneer material or a synthetic resin material. Various game board installation components are attached to the plate-like member 80 and the installation member 81. Specifically, in the gaming board 20 of the embodiment, as the gaming board installation component, a decorative member 25 facing the display unit of the effect display device 17 so as to be visible from the front side and a pachinko ball flowing down the gaming area 21 can enter. In addition to an arrangement of a ball entry portion or the like on the plate-like member 80, an effect or light emission by the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is accommodated in the accommodation space 84 defined between the plate-like member 80 and the installation member 81. There are provided later-described movable rendering units 101 to 106 for performing the production, and a ball discharge unit (not shown) for discharging and guiding pachinko balls that have entered the ball entry unit to the outside. Also, the effect display device 17 is attached to the back side of the installation member 81 as the game board installation component, and a rear display window portion 81a and a plate-like member 80 (frame-like decoration provided on the installation member 81). It is configured to be visible from the front side of the game board 20 through the front display window 25a of the body 25). In the embodiment, when a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 enters the ball entrance, it is collectively referred to as “entrance ball”, and the pachinko ball enters the ball entrance (enters the ball). In some cases, for example, “winning” is designated when a winning ball payout condition, a per-special-symbol determination condition described later, or a per-normal-score determination condition is satisfied.

  Further, a guide rail 22 formed in an appropriate shape such as a substantially circular shape is disposed on the front surface of the game board 20 (plate-like member 80), and a game area in which pachinko balls can flow down by the guide rail 22 is provided. 21 is defined. Note that the launch port 24 through which the pachinko ball launched by the hitting ball launching device 18 is launched into the game area 21 is configured to open toward the upper right in the upper left position of the game area 21. An out port 23 for discharging a pachinko ball launched into the game area 21 is provided at the lowest position of the game area 21 in the game board 20 (plate member 80).

  As shown in FIG. 2, the decorative member 25 is a member also called a center role disposed in the approximate center of the game area 21 surrounded by the guide rails 22, and is opened forward and backward to display the front side. It is formed in a frame shape having a window portion 25a. Then, the effect display device 17 is arranged on the back side of the game board 20 so that the display part is located behind the front display window part 25a of the decorative member 25, and the game board 20 is provided via the front display window part 25a. It is comprised so that the display part of the production | presentation display apparatus 17 can be visually recognized from the front side. In the following description, the decorative member that the display unit of the effect display device 17 faces is referred to as a frame-shaped decorative body 25. Specifically, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 protrudes forward from the front surface of the game board 20 and extends so as to surround the front display window portion 25a, so that the game area 21 and the display portion 17a of the effect display device 17 are provided. A partition wall portion 26 to be partitioned and a thin plate-like base plate portion 27 extending outward from the rear edge of the partition wall portion 26 are provided. Then, with the base plate portion 27 in contact with the front surface of the game board 20, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is fixed to the game board 20 by fixing the base plate portion 27 to the game board 20 from the front side by fixing means such as screws. The game area 21 where the pachinko balls flow down is defined outside the frame-shaped decorative body 25 (specifically, between the partition wall 26 and the guide rail 22). Yes. In addition, the said baseplate part 27 is formed in the thickness which can pass a pachinko ball on the front side in the state which attached the frame-shaped decoration body 25 to the game board 20. As shown in FIG. The partition wall portion 26 of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 continuously extends from the substantially middle position of the left edge of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 (base plate portion 27) to the upper edge and the lower right edge. The pachinko ball is restricted from flowing down (falling) across the front side of the display unit 17a in the effect display device 17. The frame-shaped decorative body 25 is not limited to the form in which the front display window part 25a is opened in the front and rear, but may be configured to close all or part of the front display window part 25a with a transparent plate or the like.

  That is, the game area 21 defined in the game board 20 of the embodiment includes a first ball flow path 21a in which the launched pachinko ball flows down the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 and reaches the outlet 23, The hit pachinko ball is partitioned into a second ball flow path 21 b that flows down the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 and reaches the out port 23. Thereby, by adjusting the hitting force by rotating the operation lever 16a of the operation handle 16, a game form (left-handed) in which the pachinko ball launched from the launch port 24 flows down the first ball flow path 21a, and The player can arbitrarily select one of the game forms (right-handed) in which the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow down path 21b. In the gaming area 21, the first and second ball flow paths 21a and 21b merge at a position below the frame-shaped decorative body 25, and the first and second ball flow paths 21a and 21b. The out port 23 is provided in a region where the pachinko spheres that have flown down each of them are discharged.

  The game board 20 is provided with a large number of game nails K in the game area 21, and a rotation guide member R that rotates in accordance with the contact of the pachinko balls flowing down the game area 21 is rotatably supported. The pachinko ball flow direction is irregularly changed by contact with the game nail K and the rotation guide member R. The rotation guide member R is a member also called a “windmill” having a plurality of (for example, three) contact pieces (not shown) radially from the center of rotation, and is used for contact of pachinko balls with the contact pieces. Along with this, the rotation guide member R is rotated so as to release the pachinko ball in the left-right direction. In the embodiment, a rotation guide member R is disposed on the left side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 (that is, the first ball flow path 21a).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is configured to be close to the guide rail 22 between the upper part and the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25. That is, the second spherical flow path 21b is connected to the upper flow path RA connected to the first spherical flow path 21a at a position above the frame-shaped decorative body 25, and to the lower end portion of the upper flow path RA and the upper side. It is divided into a lower flow path RB having a wider passage width than the flow path RA, and a plurality of ball entering portions (in the embodiment, the gate portion 45, the second starter portion 35, etc.) ) Is arranged. Here, the upper flow path RA includes an alignment flow path RA1 formed with a passage width through which pachinko balls can pass in a row between the partition wall portion 26 of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 and the guide rail 22; It is composed of an enlarged flow path RA2 provided in the downstream portion of the alignment flow path RA1 and having a passage width enlarged between the partition wall portion 26 and the guide rail 22, and the expanded flow path RA2 (that is, the second sphere descending) A special prize winning unit 40 (described later) is disposed so as to be positioned in the path 21b). Specifically, the alignment channel RA1 is formed with a passage width that is larger than the diameter of the pachinko sphere and narrower than twice the diameter of the pachinko sphere, and the enlarged channel RA2 is wider than twice the diameter of the pachinko sphere. It is formed in the passage width.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 is separated from the guide rail 22 toward the downstream end of the upper flow path RA (enlarged flow path RA2) in the second ball flow path 21b. Thus, a guide portion 25b that is curved so as to be close to the partition wall portion 26 of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is provided. That is, the pachinko ball that is launched into the second ball flow path 21b and flows down the upper flow path RA (enlarged flow path RA2) wins the special winning portion 40, or the guiding portion 25b and the partition wall portion 26 It flows down to the lower flow path RB via a gap (spherical outlet of the upper flow path RA) S. Here, the ball outlet S of the upper flow path RA is formed in an opening width through which one pachinko ball can pass, and is almost the same position from the upper flow path RA (enlarged flow path RA2) to the lower flow path RB. Pachinko balls are supposed to flow down. Specifically, the ball outlet S of the upper flow path RA is formed with an opening width that is larger than the diameter of the pachinko sphere and narrower than twice the diameter of the pachinko sphere.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the frame-shaped decorative body 25 is provided with a stage 28 below the front display window portion 25a (the inner peripheral lower edge of the frame-shaped decorative body 25). The partition wall 26 that forms the left side of the front display window 25a (the side on the first ball flow path 21a side) is provided with a ball introduction part 29 that opens to the game area 21 and communicates with the stage 28. The pachinko balls flowing down the game area 21 (first ball flow path 21a) can be taken into the inner side (stage 28) of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 of the ball introduction portion 29. And the discharge part 28b-28c which inclines below toward the front (game area | region 21) is formed in the rolling surface 28a which forms the upper surface of the said stage 28, and the pachinko ball which rolls the said rolling surface 28a is used. It is comprised so that it may discharge to the game area | region 21 from the discharge parts 28b-28c. Here, on the stage 28, a plurality of discharge portions 28b to 28c are formed at positions above the ball entry portion disposed below the frame-shaped decorative member 25, and pachinko balls are formed from any of the discharge portions 28b to 28c. Will be discharged. Specifically, a first starter 31 is provided as the ball entrance, and a first discharger 28b positioned vertically above a first starter port 32 (described later) of the first starter 31; Two second discharge portions 28c and 28c located on the left and right sides of the first discharge portion 28b are provided on the stage 28. That is, the pachinko balls on the stage 28 are discharged from the first discharge portion 28b, so that it is easier to win (win) the first start port 32 than when discharged from the second discharge portions 28c and 28c. It is configured. In this way, by guiding the pachinko sphere to the upper position of the first starting unit 31 described later by the stage 28, the pachinko sphere that has not flowed into the sphere introduction unit 29 and flowed down the first sphere flow path 21a, The probability that the pachinko ball taken into the ball introduction unit 29 wins the first starting unit 31 is increased.

(About the club)
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 20 has a plurality of ball entrance portions (specifically, a first starter 31 and a second starter described later) into which pachinko balls flowing down the game area 21 can enter. 35, a special winning portion 40, a gate portion 45, and a normal winning portion 48) are provided, and a predetermined game can be performed by executing a control according to the winning portion where the pachinko ball has entered. ing. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the first starter 31 as the entrance part is provided at a position where the pachinko sphere flowing down the first sphere flow path 21a can enter, and the entrance The second starting part 35, the special winning part 40 and the gate part 45 are provided at positions where the pachinko balls flowing down the second ball flow path 21b can enter. In the game board 20 of the embodiment, a normal winning portion 48 as a pitching portion is arranged so as to be positioned in each of the first and second ball flow down paths 21a and 21b, and the first and second balls. Pachinko balls that have flowed down the flow paths 21 a and 21 b can win the normal winning portion 48. Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the second starting part 35 and the gate part 45 are provided on the same member and are unitized.

(About the first starter 31)
As shown in FIG. 2, the first starter 31 is provided such that a first starter 32 serving as a entrance is opened at a position where a pachinko ball flowing down the first ball flow path 21 a can enter. Yes. The first starter 31 is configured such that the first starter port 32 opens with a certain opening width in the game area 21, and the game area 21 (specifically, the first starter 31 is located up to the position where the first starter 31 is disposed). The pachinko ball that has flowed down the one-ball flow path 21a) can enter the first starting port 32 that is always open with a certain probability. Here, the pachinko ball winning the first starter 31 is configured to be detected by a ball detection sensor (ball detection means) 75 wired to the main control board 60 (see FIG. 5). It is set so that a special figure hit determination (hit determination), which will be described later, is executed when the ball detection sensor 75 detects a pachinko ball and a detection signal is input to the main control board 60. In the following description, a ball detection sensor that detects a pachinko ball that has won the first starter 31 is referred to as a first start winning detection sensor 75. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, it is set so that the winning ball payout condition is satisfied when the pachinko ball enters the first starter 31 (detection of the pachinko ball by the first start winning detection sensor 75). A predetermined number (three in the embodiment) of prize balls is paid out in accordance with the input of a detection signal from the first start winning detection sensor 75 to the main control board 60. The special figure determination condition is a starting condition for executing a game based on a predetermined lottery.

(About the second starter 35)
As shown in FIG. 2, the second starter 35 is disposed on the game board 20 so as to be biased to one of the first ball flow path 21a and the second ball flow path 21b. A second starting port (entrance port) 36 is provided so as to open at a position where a pachinko ball flowing down one of the first and second ball flow paths 21a and 21b can enter. In the embodiment, the second starter 35 is disposed in the second ball flow down path 21b (specifically, the lower flow path RB) so as to be located on the right side of the first starter 31 in the game board 20. Thus, only the pachinko balls flowing down the second ball flow path 21b can enter the second starter 35.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the second starter 35 is configured to be able to open and close the entrance 36 through which a pachinko ball can enter by a start opening / closing member (opening / closing member) 38. The pachinko ball winning probability is configured to change (variable) as 38 is opened and closed. Here, the second starter 35 is configured such that a start winning solenoid (electric drive means) 37 is connected to a start opening / closing member 38 and the start opening / closing member 38 opens and closes as the start winning solenoid 37 is driven. Has been. Here, the pachinko ball that has entered the second starter 35 is configured to be detected by a ball detection sensor 76 that is wired to the main control board 60 (see FIG. 5). Is set so that the judgment per special figure is executed when a pachinko ball is detected and a detection signal is input to the main control board 60. In the following description, a ball detection sensor that detects a pachinko ball that has entered the second starter 35 is referred to as a second start winning detection sensor 76. Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, it is set so that the payout condition of the prize ball is established when the pachinko ball enters the second starter 35 (detection of the pachinko ball by the ball detection sensor 76), A predetermined number (three in the embodiment) of winning balls are paid out in accordance with the detection signal input from the ball detection sensor 76 to the main control board 60.

(About the special prize winning section 40)
As shown in FIG. 2, the special winning portion (special winning means) 40 is provided so as to be biased toward the second ball flow path 21b, and a pachinko ball flowing down the second ball flow path 21b is provided. The special prize winning unit 40 is configured to be awarded. Specifically, the special winning portion 40 is provided on the right side of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 so as to be positioned in the enlarged flow path RA2 in the upper flow path RA of the second spherical flow path 21b. Therefore, the pachinko ball that has flowed down the enlarged flow path RA2 of the second ball flow down path 21b without winning the special winning portion 40 can enter the second starting portion 35.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the special winning portion 40 is a special opening / closing member (opening / closing) that opens and closes a special winning opening 41 as a ball opening opening in the game area 21 (enlarged flow path RA2). Member) 43, and is configured to be displaced between a closed position where the special opening / closing member 43 is closed and an open position where the special opening / closing member 43 is opened in accordance with the driving of the special prize solenoid 42 (see FIG. 5) as a driving means. FIG. 2 shows a state in which the special winning opening 41 is closed by the special opening / closing member 43. The special winning unit 40 is provided with a special winning detection sensor 78 (see FIG. 5) as special winning detecting means for detecting a pachinko ball that has entered the special winning opening 41. 78 is wired to the main control board 60. The special payout unit 40 is set so that a payout condition for the winning ball is established when a pachinko ball enters the special winning portion 40 (detection of the pachinko ball by the special winning detection sensor 78). As the detection signal is input to 60, a predetermined number (15 in the embodiment) of prize balls are paid out. Here, when the determination of the special figure determination performed when the pachinko ball enters either the first starting unit 31 or the second starting unit 35 becomes a winning determination result, the special winning unit 40 A winning game (a big hit game or a small hit game) is given, and the special winning solenoid 42 is driven and controlled by the main control board 60 according to a predetermined opening / closing condition corresponding to the type of the winning game. It has become. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, only a big hit game in which the game state (provided state of probability change state or shortage state to be described later) can be changed before and after the win game is set when the win game is given. However, it is also possible to set a small hit game in which the game state is maintained before and after the winning game (not changed).

(About gate section 45)
In addition, the gate portion 45 is provided so that a gate port 46 is opened in a vertical direction with a certain opening width in the game area 21 (second ball falling area 21b). The pachinko ball that has flowed down the region 21 (specifically, the second ball flow path 21b) can enter the gate port 46 that is always open with a certain probability. Specifically, the gate portion 45 is provided so that a gate port 46 is opened vertically below the ball outlet S of the upper flow path RA, and the pachinko sphere flows down from the upper flow path RA to the lower flow path RB. Is directed toward the gate port 46. In other words, in the embodiment, the pachinko sphere flowing down the second sphere falling region 21b can enter the gate port 46 of the gate portion 45 with high probability. The gate portion 45 is formed so that the outlet always opens in the game area 21 (specifically, the second ball flow path 21b), and the pachinko ball that has entered the gate port 46 passes through the gate portion 45. Then, it is discharged as it is to the game area 21 (second ball flow path 21b).

  Here, the pachinko sphere that has entered the gate portion 45 is configured to be detected by a sphere detection sensor 77 wired to the main control board 60 (see FIG. 5). When a ball is detected and a detection signal is input to the main control board 60, a hitting determination (opening determination as to whether or not to allow the opening operation), which will be described later, is set to be executed. The winning determination solenoid 37 is driven so as to open the start opening / closing member 38 of the second starter 35 when the hit determination in the figure becomes the determination result per hit (determination result permitting the opening operation). ing. In the following description, a ball detection sensor that detects a pachinko ball that has entered the gate portion 45 is referred to as a gate sensor 77. In the embodiment, the winning ball payout condition is set not to be satisfied when the pachinko ball enters the gate portion 45, but the winning ball payout condition may be satisfied.

  That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the pachinko ball flows down the first ball flow path 21a (in the case of a left-handed game), the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow path 21b. The pachinko ball is configured to be highly likely to enter (win) the first starter 31 (first start port 32). Further, when the pachinko ball flows down the second ball flow path 21b (in the case of a right-handed game), the gate portion 45 (gate port 46) is compared with the case where the pachinko ball flows down the first ball flow path 21a. The pachinko ball is likely to enter (win) the second starter 35 (second starter 36) and the special winning part 40 (special winning port 41). Therefore, the player can actively switch between left-handed game and right-handed game by rotating the operation lever 16a, so that the winning portion where the pachinko ball can win can be switched. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the pachinko ball that has flowed down the second ball flow path 21b due to the shape of the frame-shaped decorative body 25, the arrangement of the game nails K, etc. The pachinko ball that has been configured not to win a prize and has flowed down the first ball flow path 21a is a gate portion 45 (gate port 46), a second starter portion 35 (second starter port 36), and a special winning portion 40 ( The special winning opening 41) cannot be almost awarded.

(Regarding the regular winning section 48)
As shown in FIG. 2, the normal winning portion 48 is provided in the game board 20 so as to open a normal winning port 49 through which a pachinko ball can win (win) in the lower left and right positions of the game area 21. Yes. The normal winning portion 48 is provided in the gaming area 21 so that a normal winning opening 49 opens with a certain opening width, and the gaming region 21 (specifically, the first or The pachinko ball that has flowed down the second ball flow path 21a, 21b) can enter the normal winning opening 49 that is always open with a certain probability. In the embodiment, three normal winning portions 48 are provided in the first ball flow path 21a of the game board 20, and one normal winning portion 48 is provided in the second ball flow path 21b. Here, each of the normal winning units 48 is provided with a normal winning detection sensor 79 (see FIG. 5) as a winning detection means for detecting a pachinko ball won in the normal winning opening 49. The main control board 60 is connected by wiring. And, it is set so that the payout condition of the winning ball is established when the pachinko ball enters the normal winning portion 48 (detection of the pachinko ball by the normal winning detection sensor 79). A predetermined number (four in the embodiment) of prize balls is paid out in accordance with the input of the detection signal to the substrate 60.

  In other words, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, triggered by the detection signal detected by either the first start winning detection sensor 75 or the second start winning detection sensor 76 being input to the main control board 60. The award ball payout condition is set to be satisfied, and the main control CPU 60a provided on the main control board 60 is set to control a ball payout device (not shown) so as to pay out a predetermined number of award balls. Also, various winning information (various random number information to be described later) is acquired by the main control CPU 60a in accordance with the detection of the pachinko ball by the first starting winning detection sensor 75 and the second second winning winning detection sensor 76, and the acquired information Based on the above, judgment per special figure (hit judgment) is performed. Specifically, various winning information acquired with the detection of the sensors 75 and 76 is temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c as the first special figure start hold information or the second special figure start hold information, The first special figure start hold information or the second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is read at the timing of executing the special figure determination, and the determination is performed. Then, on the basis of the result of the determination per special figure, special figure fluctuation display is executed in special figure display portions 50A and 50B (described later), and the symbol fluctuation effect is executed in the effect display device 17. . Then, as a result of the special figure variation display in the special figure display units 50A and 50B, the symbol that becomes the predetermined hit display is fixedly stopped and displayed, and as the result of the symbol variation effect on the effect display device 17, the effect display A winning combination advantageous to the player is given to the player 17 by a combination of symbols (for example, three sets of the same decorative drawing) that are displayed in a predetermined manner on the device 17, and a winning game is generated. Accordingly, the special winning portion 40 is opened under a predetermined opening condition so that the player can have an opportunity to win a prize ball.

(About the installation member 81)
The installation member 81 is formed in a substantially rectangular box shape that opens forward from a back plate 82 that faces the plate member 80 and an outer peripheral plate 83 that protrudes forward from the outer peripheral edge of the back plate 82. (See FIG. 3), the installation member 81 is screwed to the plate member 80 in a state in which the opening front end portion of the outer peripheral plate 83 is in contact with the back surface of the plate member 80. Here, the back plate 82 is formed in a shape slightly smaller than the outer shape of the plate-shaped member 80, and the movable effect units 101 to 106 and the like are accommodated in most of the back side of the plate-shaped member 80. The accommodation space 84 is defined. The rear plate 82 of the installation member 81 is provided with a rear display window 81a that opens in the front and rear at a position aligned with the front display window 25a of the frame-shaped decorative body 25 in the front and rear. The display portion 17a of the effect display device 17 attached to the back side of the back plate 82 can be viewed from the front side of the installation member 81 (game board 20) through the front and rear display window portions 25a and 81a. Here, the installation member 81 of the embodiment is provided with a plurality of movable effect units 101 to 106 configured to be individually drivable, and the movable bodies 111 to 116 of the respective movable effect units 101 to 106 are individually provided. Or it is comprised so that it may operate in conjunction and produce an effect.

  In an Example, it is comprised so that a different movable production | presentation can be performed for every combination of the movable production | generation parts 101-106 by operating the several movable production | generation parts 101-106 from which a combination differs by predetermined movable timing. Yes. Specifically, in the embodiment, six movable effect units 101 to 106 are provided as a whole, and a predetermined movable effect can be executed by operating the four movable effect units 101 to 104 in conjunction with each other. (See FIGS. 3 (a) and 3 (b)), and different predetermined movable effects are executed by operating the remaining two movable effects units (fifth to sixth movable effect units) 105 to 106 in conjunction with each other. (See FIG. 2). Therefore, in the following description, the four movable effect units 101 to 104 that can execute the movable effect in conjunction with each other are collectively referred to as the first interlocked effect unit G1, and each movable of the first interlocked effect unit G1. An effect part may be distinguished and designated as the 1st-4th movable effect parts 101-104. Similarly, the two movable effect units 105 to 106 that can execute a movable effect in conjunction with each other are collectively referred to as a second interlocking effect unit G2, and each movable effect unit of the second interlocking effect unit G2 is designated as the first. In some cases, the fifth to sixth movable effect units 105 to 106 are distinguished and designated. And about the structural members, such as the movable bodies 111-116 which comprise each movable production | presentation part 101-106, when attaching with "1st"-"6th" according to the corresponding movable production | generation part 101-106, and distinguishing There is.

(About the movable production units 101-106)
As shown in FIG. 2 or FIG. 3, the movable effect units 101 to 106 include an installation base unit 101a to 104a attached to the installation member 81 and drive mechanisms AM1 to AM4 provided on the installation base unit 101a to 104a. , MT1 to MT6 and movable bodies 111 to 116 provided on the driving mechanisms AM1 to AM4 and MT1 to MT6, and corresponding movable bodies 111 corresponding to the driving of the driving mechanisms AM1 to AM4 and MT1 to MT6. ˜116 are configured to move between the original position and the movable position. Here, the movable effect units 101 to 104 constituting the first interlocking effect unit G1 are arranged so as to surround the rear display window portion 81a, and the corresponding drive mechanisms AM1 to AM4 and MT1 to MT4. , The movable body 111-114 is located at the opening position of the rear display window 81a (see FIG. 3A), and the center of the opening of the rear display window 81a from the original position. It is configured to reciprocate between movable positions (see FIG. 3B) that are located on the side and visible from the front side of the game board 20. Further, the movable effect units 105 to 106 constituting the second interlocking effect unit G2 are spaced apart from each other so as to sandwich the rear display window 81a, and the corresponding drive mechanisms MT5 to MT6 are arranged. , The movable positions 115 to 116 separated from each other (see the solid line in FIG. 2), and the movable positions closer to the center of the opening of the rear display window 81a than the original positions. (Refer to the two-dot chain line in FIG. 2). In the embodiment, the movable effect units 105 to 106 constituting the second interlocking effect unit G2 are configured to face the opening inside of the front display window portion 25a at each of the original position and the movable position. It is configured to be visible from the front side of the game board 20 between the position and the movable position.

  The drive mechanisms AM1 to AM4 and MT1 to MT6 of the movable effect units 101 to 106 include drive motors MT1 to MT4 (see FIG. 5) as drive means disposed on the installation bases 101a to 104a, and a drive motor MT1. The connecting parts AM1 to AM4 connect the MT6 to the corresponding movable bodies 111 to 114, and the movable bodies 111 to 114 are driven via the corresponding connecting parts AM1 to AM4 by driving the drive motors MT1 to MT4. Are designed to work individually. Although the detailed description of the linkage portions AM1 to AM4 is omitted, the linkage portions AM1 to AM4 are formed by a conventionally known linkage mechanism such as a gear, a swing arm, a link mechanism or the like connected to the drive motors MT1 to MT4. Yes. FIG. 3 shows the swing arms AM1 to AM4 in which the movable bodies 111 to 114 corresponding to the end portions of the movable rendering sections 101 to 104 constituting the first interlocking rendering section G1 are supported. The movable bodies 111 to 114 are moved to the original position and the movable position by swinging the swing arms AM1 to AM4. Further, regarding the movable effect units 105 to 106 constituting the second interlocking effect unit G2, illustration of the installation base units 101a to 104a and the linking unit is omitted, but the gears connected to the drive motors MT1 to MT4 similarly. Further, it is configured to be slidable in the left-right direction between the original position and the movable position by a conventionally known linkage mechanism such as a swing arm or a link mechanism. Here, each of the first to sixth drive motors M1 to M6 provided in each of the movable effect units 101 to 106 is independently driven based on a control signal of an effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a) described later. Thus, each movable body 111 to 116 can be individually operated to produce an effect.

  Further, the first to sixth movable effect units 101 to 106 of the embodiment are provided with position detection sensors SE1a to SE6a, SE1b to SE6b that detect the positions of the corresponding movable bodies 111 to 116 (see FIG. 5). ). Specifically, each of the first to sixth movable effect units 101 to 106 includes first to sixth original position detection sensors SE1a to SE6a that are detected when the corresponding movable bodies 111 to 116 are in the original positions, and First to sixth movable position detection sensors SE1b to SE6b that detect when the corresponding movable bodies 111 to 116 are at the movable positions are provided. That is, the movable effect units 101 to 106 according to the embodiment are configured so that the original positions and the movable positions of the movable bodies 111 to 116 can be detected by the position detection sensors SE1a to SE6a, SE1b to SE6b. Note that only one of the first to sixth original position detection sensors SE1a to SE6a and the first to sixth movable position detection sensors SE1b to SE6b may be provided.

  Here, the original position and movable position detection sensors SE1a to SE6a, SE1b to SE6b employ a photointerrupter including a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion, and are wired to the effect control board 65. And when the said 1st-6th movable bodies 111-116 are in an original position, the detection piece (not shown) provided in the said 1st-6th movable bodies 111-116 is corresponding 1st-6th. Original position detection sensor configured to detect (detection state) with the original position detection sensors SE1a to SE6a, and to output a detection signal when a detection signal indicating the detection state is input from the original position detection sensors SE1a to SE6a The effect control CPU 65a can identify that the movable bodies 111 to 116 corresponding to SE1a to SE6a are in their original positions. A non-detection signal indicating non-detection (non-detection state) of the detection piece is input from the original position detection sensors SE1a to SE6a, so that the movable body corresponding to the original position detection sensors SE1a to SE6a that output the non-detection signal. The effect control CPU 65a can identify that 111-116 is not in the original position. The movable position detection sensors SE1b to SE6b are configured in the same manner. When the first to sixth movable bodies 111 to 116 are in the movable position, the detections provided to the first to sixth movable bodies 111 to 116 are provided. A piece is configured to be detected (detected state) by the corresponding first to sixth movable position detection sensors SE1b to SE6b, and detection signals indicating the detection state are input from the movable position detection sensors SE1b to SE6b. The effect control CPU 65a can identify that the movable bodies 111 to 116 corresponding to the movable position detection sensors SE1b to SE6b that output the detection signals are in the movable position. And the non-detection signal which shows the non-detection (non-detection state) of a detection piece is input from movable position detection sensor SE1b-SE6b, The movable body corresponding to movable position detection sensor SE1b-SE6b which output the non-detection signal The effect control CPU 65a can identify that 111-116 are not in the movable position. The detection pieces detected by the original position detection sensors SE1a to SE6a and the movable position detection sensors SE1b to SE6b may be the same or different.

(About the first to fourth movable effect units 101 to 104)
The first movable effect unit 101 of the embodiment is disposed at the upper left portion of the rear display window 81a in the installation member 81, and the left and upper edges of the rear display window 81a in the original position. The 1st movable body 111 is provided so that it may be located in each of each part. And both the 1st movable bodies 111 are comprised so that it may move to a movable position at once with the drive of the 1st drive motor M1 with which the 1st movable production | presentation part 101 is provided. In other words, the first movable effect unit 101 includes a plurality of (two in the embodiment) first movable bodies 111, and both the first movable bodies 111 are once driven by the driving of the corresponding first drive motor M1. It is configured to move to the original position and the movable position. The second movable effect unit 102 is disposed in the lower right part of the rear display window 81a, and the second movable body is positioned at the right edge of the rear display window 81a in the original position. 112 is provided, and the second movable body 112 is moved to the movable position in accordance with the driving of the second drive motor M2 included in the second movable rendering unit 102. Further, the third movable effect unit 103 is disposed at the lower left portion of the rear display window 81a, and is positioned at the left edge of the rear display window 81a in the original position. 113 is provided, and the third movable body 113 is configured to move to a movable position as the third drive motor M3 provided in the third movable effect unit 103 is driven. And the 4th movable production | generation part 104 is arrange | positioned by the upper right part of the said rear side display window part 81a, and is located in the upper edge part of the rear side display window part 81a in the state of an original position. 114 is provided, and the fourth movable body 114 is moved to the movable position in accordance with the drive of the fourth drive motor M4 included in the fourth movable effect unit 104. Note that the third movable body 113 and the fourth movable body 114 in the original position are positioned so as to overlap the front side of the first movable body 111 in the original position (see FIG. 3A).

  Here, the 1st-4th movable bodies 111-114 are comprised so that the specific form which can identify in the state which each movable body 111-114 moved to the movable position is comprised, The said frame-shaped decorative member By making it possible to visually recognize a specific form formed by the movable bodies 111 to 114 through the 25 front display window portions 25a, the game effect is surprising and the interest of the game is enhanced. Here, as a specific form formed by the first to fourth movable bodies 111 to 114 moved to the movable position, various characters such as numbers, kanji, and European characters that can be identified by the player, The face, shape, etc. of the character that the machine 10 has as a motif may be mentioned. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any design may be used as long as the designs of the movable bodies 111 to 114 are apparently connected to form an integrated design. Each of the first to fourth movable bodies 111 to 114 of the embodiment is formed so as to represent a part of a specific character (specifically, “righteousness”), and is moved to the movable position. Specific characters are formed by the fourth movable bodies 111 to 114.

(About the 5th-6th movable production parts 105-106)
The fifth movable effect unit 105 of the embodiment is disposed so as to overlap the front side of the first movable effect unit 101 and the third movable effect unit 103, and the left edge of the front display window 25a in the original position. A fifth movable body 115 is provided so as to be located on the side. The fifth movable body 115 slides to the right in accordance with the driving of the fifth drive motor M5 provided in the fifth movable effect section 105 and moves to the movable position on the opening center side of the front display window section 25a. Has been. Further, the fifth movable body 115 in the original position is located so as to cover the first and third movable bodies 111 and 113 located on the left side edge side of the rear display window 81a in the original position from the front side, The first and third movable bodies 111 and 113 are configured to be shielded without being visible from the front side. Further, the sixth movable effect unit 106 is disposed so as to overlap the front side of the second movable effect unit 102 and the fourth movable effect unit 104, and in the original position, on the right edge side of the front display window portion 25a. The sixth movable body 116 is provided so as to be located at the position. The sixth movable body 116 slides to the left in accordance with the driving of the sixth drive motor M6 included in the sixth movable effect unit 106 and moves to the movable position on the opening center side of the front display window portion 25a. Has been.

  Further, the sixth movable body 116 at the original position is positioned so as to cover the second and fourth movable bodies 112, 114 located on the right side edge side of the rear display window 81a at the original position from the front side, The second and fourth movable bodies 112 and 114 are configured to be shielded without being visible from the front side. That is, the first to fourth movable bodies 111 to 114 are moved from the original position to the movable position, thereby being hidden from the movable bodies 115 to 116 constituting the second interlocking effect portion G2 from the front side. It is configured to be visible from the front side through the display window 25a (see FIG. 3B). The first movable body 111 located on the upper edge side of the rear display window portion 81a in the original position is located above the upper edge portion of the front display window portion 25a and is hidden behind the plate-like member 80. It is like that.

(About phosphor substrate)
Further, as shown in FIG. 2 or FIG. 3, the first to sixth movable bodies 111 to 116 are provided with case bodies 111a to 116a having light transmitting portions capable of transmitting light, and the case bodies 111a to 116a. Are provided with light emitter substrates 121 to 126 on which LEDs 121a to 126a are mounted as light emitters, respectively. Here, the case bodies 111a to 114a of the first to sixth movable bodies 111 to 116 are entirely formed of a light-transmitting synthetic resin material or the like, and the entire case bodies 111a to 116a have light transmission portions. You may make it form, and you may make it form a light transmissive part in a part of case body 111a-116a. In the embodiment, the case bodies 111a to 114a of the first to fourth movable bodies 111 to 114 are shaped to match the specific identification form formed when the movable bodies 111 to 114 are moved to the movable position. In addition, a light transmission part is formed on a part of the front surface, and the fifth to sixth movable bodies 115 to 116 case bodies 15a to 116a are formed so as to form a light transmission part as a whole. The LEDs 121a to 126a are provided behind 116a so as to irradiate light forward.

  Further, the light emitter substrates 121 to 126 of the first to sixth movable bodies 111 to 116 are connected to a light emission control substrate 72 described later, and based on a control signal from the light emission control substrate 72, The LEDs 121a to 126a of the respective light emitter substrates 121 to 126 are configured to be turned on / off, flashing, and the like. That is, since the light emission control board 72 is configured to execute control processing based on the control signal of the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a), the first to sixth movable bodies 111 to 116 of the embodiment are configured. Each can perform an effect that combines a movable effect by driving of the drive motors M1 to M6 and a light emission effect by light emission of the LEDs 121a to 126a based on a control signal of the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). It has become.

(Regarding the moving region of the first to sixth movable bodies 111 to 116)
Here, the movement region when each of the first and second movable bodies 111 and 112 moves between the original position and the movable position, and each of the third and fourth movable bodies 113 and 114 are the original position and the movable position. The moving area is not overlapped with each other, and the first and second movable bodies 111 and 112 can be operated regardless of the operating positions of the third and fourth movable bodies 113 and 114. Similarly, the third and fourth movable bodies 113 and 114 can be operated regardless of the operating positions of the first and second movable bodies 111 and 112. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the first swing arm AM1 of the first movable effect unit 101 and the second swing arm AM2 of the second movable effect unit 102 have axes extending in the front-rear direction. The first movable body 111 and the second movable body 112 supported by the swing arms AM1 and AM2 are moved in the same plane. Similarly, the third moving arm AM3 of the third movable effect unit 103 and the fourth swing arm AM4 of the fourth movable effect unit 104 have the first and second swings centered on an axis extending in the front-rear direction. The third movable body 113 and the fourth movable body 114, which are configured to swing on the same plane different from the moving arms AM1 and AM2, and are supported by the swing arms AM3 and AM4, are the first and second movable bodies. The bodies 111 and 112 are moved in the same plane different from the bodies 111 and 112.

  On the other hand, the movement area when the first movable body 111 moves between the original position and the movable position and the movement area when the second movable body 112 moves between the original position and the movable position are: The first and second movable bodies 111 and 112 constitute a first movable body group GR1 that may contact (interfere) with each other depending on the operation timing. Similarly, the movement area when the third movable body 113 moves between the original position and the movable position and the movement area when the fourth movable body 114 moves between the original position and the movable position are: The third and fourth movable bodies 113 and 114 constitute a second movable body group GR2 that may contact each other depending on the operation timing. That is, the plurality of movable bodies 111 to 114 constituting the first interlocking effect portion G1 has movable body groups GR1 and GR2 defined for each movable body having overlapping movement areas when moving so as to return to the original position. Yes.

  In addition, the fifth and sixth movable bodies 115 and 116 are configured such that the movement areas do not overlap when moving between the original position and the movable position. It is configured to suggest the possibility that a winning game will be given depending on the number of movable bodies operating in the movable bodies 115 and 116, and the fifth and By performing a movable effect that moves both of the sixth movable bodies 115 and 116, the possibility that a winning game is given is increased. That is, the fifth and sixth movable bodies 115 and 116 constitute a movable body group GR3 that performs a movable effect in conjunction with each other. In addition, the suggestion that the winning game by the movable effect may be given is determined by the selection ratio of the movable effect pattern KP2 and the movable effect pattern KP3 described later.

(About the game information display part M)
A game information display section M for displaying various game information determined by the main control CPU 60a is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 20 (in the embodiment, the outer right lower position of the game area 21). By checking the game information display unit M, game information necessary for the game can be appropriately checked. Here, the game information display unit M of the embodiment includes special figure display units 50A and 50B, special figure hold display units 52 and 53, a general figure display unit 55, and the like as game state display units for displaying the game information. A general-purpose hold display unit 56 and the like are provided. The front surface of the game information display unit M is covered with a light-transmitting cover body Ma so that various game information displayed on the game state display unit M can be confirmed via the cover body Ma. Has been.

(About special map display)
As shown in FIG. 2, the special figure display units 50A and 50B operate in response to winning in the starting unit (any one of the first starting unit 31 and the second starting unit 35) and determine per special figure ( This is a display unit that displays a special symbol for notification (hereinafter referred to as a special figure) indicating the result of a lottery per special figure). Here, the special figure display units 50A and 50B receive a prize for the first special figure display unit 50A for starting the display of the fluctuation of the special figure in response to the winning of the first starting unit 31 and the second starting unit 35. As a trigger, it consists of a second special figure display unit 50B that starts to display the fluctuation of the special figure, and each of the special figure display parts 50A, 50B is composed of a plurality of LED lamps (eight in the embodiment). . Then, triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball at the first start port 32, the special figure change display that blinks and fluctuates in which the LED lamp of the first special figure display unit 50A is sequentially turned on and off is performed, and finally the LED lamp One of a plurality of types of special figures is displayed according to the lighting position (lighting pattern) where the lighting of is confirmed and stopped. Also, triggered by the winning of the pachinko ball to the second starter 35, a blinking fluctuation display is performed in which the LED lamp of the second special figure display unit 50B is turned on / off, and finally the LED lamp is turned on. It is configured to display one of a plurality of types of special drawings depending on the lighting position (lighting pattern) that has been confirmed and stopped. In addition, although the special figure display parts 50A and 50B of an Example are comprised so that a special figure may be displayed by the lighting position of LED, it is not restricted to this, In the form which can change a lighting position suitably and can finally carry out a lighting display. Any other display means capable of displaying a 7-segment display, a dot matrix, a small liquid crystal display, and other special drawings can be used.

  Specifically, the special charts that can be displayed in the special chart display units 50A and 50B are different from the 200 types of special charts as the hit display (designs per special chart) that can recognize the winning of the judgment per special chart. One type of special figure as a display that can be recognized as a special figure is displayed for each special figure display unit 50A, 50B, and is determined according to the judgment result of the special figure per unit. One special figure is displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B as a result of the special figure variation display. Note that the number of special symbols per symbol and special symbols that can be displayed in each of the special symbol display units 50A and 50B described above is an example, and can be changed as appropriate. Then, by displaying a special figure (design per special figure) as a winning display on either of the special figure display portions 50A, 50B, a winning game corresponding to the winning display is continuously given to the player. It is like that. In the following description, the special figure fluctuation display performed in the first special figure display unit 50A is referred to as "first special figure fluctuation display", and as a result of the first special figure fluctuation display, the first special figure display unit 50A. The special figure displayed in a fixed stop state may be referred to as special figure 1. Similarly, the special figure fluctuation display performed in the second special figure display unit 50B is referred to as “second special figure fluctuation display”, and as a result of the second special figure fluctuation display, the fixed stop display is displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B. The special figure to be made may be referred to as special figure 2. In other words, the special chart display units 50A and 50B of the embodiment perform variable display according to the detection of the start winning detection sensors 75 and 76, and display the determination result of the special figure determination (first hit determination). It functions as a means.

  The “definite stop” is a state in which the special figure display units 50A and 50B continuously display (light up) at the same lighting position over a predetermined special figure fluctuation interval time (special figure fluctuation standby time). In other words, after the special figure is displayed on the special figure display units 50A and 50B over the special figure interval time and displayed to be confirmed and stopped, the next special figure fluctuation display can be executed. In the embodiment, 1000 ms (milliseconds) is set as the special figure fluctuation interval time (special figure fluctuation waiting time) of the symbol fluctuation effect (first special figure fluctuation display) performed based on the first start hold information. 1000 ms is set as the special figure fluctuation interval time (special figure fluctuation standby time) of the symbol fluctuation effect (second special figure fluctuation display) performed based on the start hold information. The special figure fluctuation interval time is not limited to the above-described time, and may be any time that can identify that the special figure has stopped, and is based on each of the first start hold information and the second start hold information. Thus, the special figure fluctuation interval time when the special figure fluctuation display is performed can be set to a different time. For example, the second start time is reduced by shortening the special figure interval time when the special figure fluctuation display is performed based on the second start hold information than when the special figure fluctuation display is performed based on the first start hold information. The design variation effect performed based on the hold information can be progressed in a refreshing manner.

(About special figure hold display sections 52 and 53)
The special figure hold display units 52 and 53 receive winning information (various random information such as random numbers for determination per special figure) acquired when a pachinko ball wins the first starting port 32 and the second starting port 36. When storing as special figure start hold information in the internal storage means (main control RAM 60c in the embodiment), the display unit displays the number of hold of the special figure start hold information in an identifiable manner. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the special figure hold display units 52 and 53 are arranged such that the main control RAM 60c receives the winning information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first starting port 32. The first special figure hold display unit 52 that displays the number of holds stored as the first special figure start hold information, and the winning information (various random number information) acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second start port 36 are main. The control RAM 60c includes a second special figure hold display unit 53 that displays the number of holds stored as the second special figure start hold information, and each of the special figure hold display units 52 and 53 includes a plurality (two in the embodiment, two). Each). A first special figure hold display section 52 having a light emitting display section composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of hold of the first special figure start hold information is provided, and the second special figure is displayed. A second special figure hold display section 53 is provided in which a light emitting display section is composed of a plurality of LEDs (two in the embodiment) for displaying the number of hold of the start hold information. That is, according to the display contents of the first and second special figure hold display sections 52 and 53, the number of the first special figure fluctuation display and the second special figure fluctuation display that are held (the number of the reserved special figure determination is held). Frequency) is notified.

  Here, the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information displayed on the first special figure hold display section 52 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball wins the first start port 32, and the first 1 is subtracted every time the special figure determination based on the special figure start hold information (that is, the first special figure fluctuation display (design fluctuation effect)) is performed. Further, the number of holds of the second special figure start hold information displayed in the second special figure hold display section 53 is incremented by 1 when the pachinko ball wins the second start opening 36, and the second special figure start hold information is displayed. 1 is subtracted every time a special figure determination (second special figure fluctuation display (design fluctuation effect)) based on the figure start hold information is performed. Note that a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in any of the embodiments) is set for the number of holds in the first and second special figure start hold information, and the first and second special numbers up to the upper limit number are set. It is set to be able to add the number of holds in the figure start hold information. Each of the first and second special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 is composed of a plurality of adjacent (two in the embodiment) LEDs, and each start hold storage number is “1” to “2”. ", The corresponding special figure hold display sections 52 and 53 are sequentially lit in a predetermined order (for example, the left side), and when each start hold storage number is" 3 "to" 4 ", the corresponding special figure hold The display units 52 and 53 blink sequentially in a predetermined order (for example, the left side), so that the player can grasp the number of holds of each special figure start hold information.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the second special figure start hold information acquired in response to the winning at the second start port 36 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the first start port 32 is used. Even if the first special figure start hold information acquired in response to the winning of is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the main control CPU 60a preferentially determines the special figure based on the second special figure start hold information. It is configured that the effect display device 17 executes the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) based on the determination result of the special symbol per-determination.

(About the general map display 55)
The normal symbol display unit 55 is a normal symbol for notification indicating the result of the universal symbol determination (opening determination) performed when the pachinko ball of the gate sensor 77 is detected (passage of the pachinko ball of the gate unit 45). This is a display unit that displays a specific name). Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the general-purpose display unit 55 includes a plurality of (three in the embodiment) LED lamps, and detects pachinko balls of the gate sensor 77 (pachinko balls of the gate unit 45). Triggered when the LED lamp of the normal display 55 is sequentially turned on / off, the flashing fluctuation display of the normal figure is performed, and finally the lighting position (lighting pattern) where the LED lamp is definitely lit By this, one of a plurality of types of common maps is displayed. In addition, although the common figure display part 55 of an Example is comprised so that a common figure may be displayed by the lighting position of LED, it is not restricted to this, A lighting position is changed suitably and a display mode is changed, and finally a lighting display Any other form may be used, and a 7-segment display, a dot matrix, a small liquid crystal display, and other display means capable of displaying a common map can be employed.

  Specifically, as the common figure that can be displayed in the common figure display section 55, a predetermined number (for example, four types) as a hit display (design per common figure) that can recognize the winning per common figure (per common figure) is recognized. ) And one type of common figure as a misplacement display (standard figure off-line symbol) that can recognize the deviation is set, and one common figure determined according to the judgment result of the universal figure Is displayed as a fixed stop display on the general map display section 55 as a result of the normal map fluctuation display. In addition, the number of the common figure as a symbol per common figure which can be displayed in the general figure display part 55 mentioned above and a common figure is an example, Comprising: It can change suitably. Then, a general map as a hit display is displayed on the general map display unit 55, so that the opening control of the second starting unit 35 is continuously given to the player. That is, the universal map display unit 55 of the embodiment functions as a variable display unit that displays a variation display according to the detection of the gate sensor 77 and displays the determination result of the universal map hit determination. Fluctuation display (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “variable map change display”) for deriving one common map by changing a plurality of types of common maps is performed. In the embodiment, a plurality of types (five types in the embodiment) of common maps are displayed in the light emission mode of three LEDs. Specifically, it is determined that the result of the per-normal figure judgment is that the normal figure is off (that is, the judgment result that does not allow the opening operation), and that the per-normal figure judgment result is per common figure. It is configured to be able to display four types of symbols per symbol (symbol 1 to symbol 4). That is, the common figure display unit 55 of the embodiment functions as display means for displaying a determination result of the universal figure determination (opening determination) while performing symbol variation in accordance with the detection of the gate sensor 77 (ball passage detection means). Is.

  The “definite stop” is a state in which the normal map display unit 55 continuously displays (lights) at the same lighting position over a predetermined normal map change interval time (normal map change standby time). In other words, after the normal map is lit and displayed in the normal map display section 55 for the interval of the normal map, and the fixed stop display is displayed, the next normal map change display can be executed. In the embodiment, 500 ms (milliseconds) is set as the normal time fluctuation interval time. In addition, the usual figure change interval time is not limited to the above-described time, and may be any time that can identify that the usual figure has stopped.

(Regarding the general map hold display section 56)
The general map hold display unit 56 stores opening determination information (various random information such as random numbers for determination per general map) acquired when a pachinko ball passes through the gate unit 45 in a storage unit (Example) The main control RAM 60c) is a display unit that displays the number of suspensions of the general-purpose map start hold information in an identifiable manner when it is stored as the general-purpose map start hold information. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the general map hold display unit 56 is composed of a plurality of (two in the embodiment) light-emitting display units, and the general map hold display unit 56 holds depending on the display contents of the general map hold display unit 56. The number of changes in the usual map is informed. When the pachinko ball passes through the gate portion 45, the number of memory for storing the general map start displayed on the general map hold display unit 56 is incremented by one. 1 is subtracted every time. Note that a predetermined upper limit number (“4” in the embodiment) is set for the general-purpose start reserved memory number, and the general-purpose start reserved memory number can be added up to the upper limit number.

(Regarding the effect display device 17)
As shown in FIG. 2, the effect display device 17 is provided with a plurality of symbol rows (not shown) that can display the decorative illustrations in a variable manner, and the starting portions (first starting portion 31, second starting portion). Part 35) is triggered by the winning of a prize in each symbol row. In the effect display device 17 of the embodiment, a plurality of effective stop positions at which one decorative drawing can be stopped and displayed as a result of the symbol variation effect are set, and the effective stop position of each symbol row is set by the symbol variation effect. The symbol combination of the decoration figure displayed in a fixed stop display on the combined stop symbol effective line is derived. In addition, in the effect display device 17 of the embodiment, three symbol rows are set in a horizontal and horizontal arrangement, and an effective stop position of a decorative drawing is determined for each symbol row, and three symbol rows are defined. The design variation effect is performed in a state in which the decorative drawing can be stopped and displayed at the same time. That is, in the effect display device 17 of the embodiment, one stop symbol effective line that combines the effective stop positions of the symbol columns is set. In the following description, the left symbol sequence, the middle symbol sequence, and the right symbol sequence may be referred to in order from the left side.

  In addition, the display area of the decorative drawing in each symbol row of the effect display device 17 is composed of a larger area than the first special figure display unit 50A and the second special figure display unit 50B, and is compared with the special figure. The decoration is displayed much larger. For this reason, the player can recognize whether or not the symbol combination is stopped and displayed on the stop symbol effective line of the effect display device 17.

  The effect display device 17 displays a decorative drawing so as to move in a predetermined changing direction (in the embodiment, from the top to the bottom in the vertical direction) with the start of the symbol changing effect. Each symbol row is fixedly stopped in a predetermined stop order. In the example, at the start of the symbol variation production, the decorative drawing starts to change in the order of the left symbol column, the middle symbol column, and the right symbol column, and is confirmed and stopped in the order of the left symbol column, the right symbol column, and the middle symbol column. Based on the variation timing of the decoration diagram to be performed, the variation timing of the decoration diagram of each symbol row is appropriately changed according to the effect content of the symbol variation effect executed by the effect display device 17 or the number of stored special figure start hold information. It is configured to be.

  The “variable display” is a state in which the decorations displayed at the effective stop positions are changing in a predetermined order in each symbol row. The “definite stop” is a state in which the decorative drawing is displayed at a valid stop position of each symbol row in a state where the decorative drawing is continuously stopped for a predetermined special figure variation interval time. In addition, the effect display device 17 of the embodiment is configured so that the decorative drawing can be stopped and displayed at the effective stop position of each symbol row in a “temporary stop” state in which the stop is not continuously stopped for the special figure change interval time. In accordance with the contents of the effect of the symbol variation effect executed by the effect display device 17, the decoration drawing is temporarily stopped and displayed so that the variable display is started again. In other words, the temporary stop of the decorative drawing includes a state in which the decorative drawing is changed so as to slightly shake at the effective stop position, and a state in which the decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in a time shorter than the special drawing change interval time. Contains.

  Here, in the first special figure display section 50A and the effect display device 17, the first special figure fluctuation display and the symbol fluctuation effect relating to the first special figure fluctuation display are started, and the special figure 1 and the decoration drawing are displayed in a fixed stop state. Is done. Similarly, in the second special figure display unit 50B and the effect display device 17, the second special figure fluctuation display and the symbol fluctuation effect relating to the second special figure fluctuation display are started, and the special figure 2 and the decorative drawing are displayed in a fixed stop state. Is done. In the embodiment, the special map change display is not performed simultaneously in the first and second special map display units 50A and 50B, and the special map display is performed in one of the special map display units 50A and 50B. In this case, the information is stored on hold as the first or second special figure start hold information corresponding to the main control RAM 60c. In addition, the special figure variation display can be performed independently and simultaneously in the first and second special figure display sections 50A and 50B.

  In the effect display device 17 according to the embodiment, a plurality of types of decorations that are variably displayed in each symbol row are set, and the basic decorations are variably displayed in order in each symbol row. . The decorative drawings are displayed in a form that allows the player to distinguish and identify the decorative drawings by arbitrary numbers, characters, patterns, and the like.

  A winning game is awarded when the decoration of each symbol row that is confirmed and stopped at the effective stop position (stop symbol effective line) of each symbol row in the effect display device 17 is a winning symbol combination. You can grasp that. Here, in the embodiment, as a symbol combination to be a winning combination, a symbol combination in which the same decorative drawing is fixed and displayed on any stop symbol effective line is set. The symbol combination of the decorative drawing that can recognize this hit becomes a hit display displayed on the effect display device 17, and a winning game that is advantageous to the player is given after the end of the symbol variation effect. On the other hand, if even one of the decorative drawings of all rows displayed in a fixed stop at the effective stop position of the effect display device 17 is of a different type, no winning game is given in principle from the symbol combination. It can be recognized that it is “out of”. The symbol combination of the decorative drawing that can recognize the deviation becomes the off-line display of the effect display device 17.

  Also, in the symbol variation effect, the same decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in a specific symbol sequence (in the example, the left symbol column and the right symbol sequence) among the plurality of symbol sequences, and the remaining symbol sequences (in the example) The middle symbol row) is displayed in a variably displayed manner (reach display), so that the player can recognize that the reach has occurred. A specific example of reach display is a combination of symbols in which the same decorative drawing is stopped and displayed in the left symbol row and the right symbol row (“1 ↓ 1”, “4 ↓ 4”, etc.). In addition, “↓” indicates that it is changing. In addition, the decorations of the specific symbol rows (left symbol row and right symbol row) that form the reach display are set to the temporary stop state, and the decoration symbols are stopped and displayed (temporary stop) in the remaining symbol rows (middle symbol row). After the display), the decorations of all the symbol rows are displayed in a fixed stop state.

  In addition, the effect display device 17 displays a symbol combination of decorations corresponding to the displayed special figure as a result of the special figure variation display performed by the first special figure display unit 50A and the second special figure display unit 50B. Is done. That is, the special figure displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A and the second special figure display unit 50B corresponds to the symbol combination of the decorative drawing displayed on the effect display device 17, respectively. When the process is completed, the special figure is confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A and the second special figure display unit 50B, and the decoration figure is confirmed and stopped on each symbol row of the effect display device 17. . In addition, the symbol combination of the decoration drawing with respect to the special drawing displayed on the first special drawing display unit 50A and the second special drawing display unit 50B is not limited to one-to-one. The symbol combination by one decoration drawing is selected from the combinations.

(About probabilistic state)
In addition, the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment has a function of giving the first privilege gaming state as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the winning game ends. Here, as a 1st privilege game state, the winning opportunity of the pachinko ball to the special winning opening 41 is a state which increases compared with the state where the said 1st privilege game state is not provided. Specifically, in the first privilege gaming state, the chance to win the special figure determination varies from a low probability to a high probability, thereby triggering the operation of the special winning portion 40 (pachinko ball winning opportunity to the separate winning portion). The generation rate of can be increased. In the following description, the gaming state to which the first privilege gaming state is given is referred to as a “probable change state” for convenience.

  The probabilistic function determines the special symbol per game after the winning game is over, provided that the type of the special symbol (Special Fig. 1 or Special Fig. 2) displayed in the fixed stop state is a predetermined symbol (special symbol). This is a function for giving a probability change state in which the probability of winning (hit probability) varies from a low probability (eg, 1/399) to a high probability (eg, 1/60). A gaming state to which a probability variation state is not assigned is referred to as a non-probability variation state. In the embodiment, the special figure to which the probability variation state is given after the winning game is a probability variation, and the special figure to which the probability variation state is not imparted is a non-probability variation. In this way, when the probability variation state is given, the probability that the judgment per special figure will be a hit judgment result fluctuates with a high probability and the special figure perception is likely to occur, so the probability variation state is advantageous for the player. The player is playing a game with the expectation that it will be an odd hit. Here, whether or not the probability variation state is given is determined according to the type of symbol per special symbol as will be described later. In the embodiment, in the case of the special figure to which the probability variation state is given, the probability variation state is continuously given until the next winning game is won after winning the winning game. It is also possible to divide the number of executions (variation number) of the symbol variation effect (special diagram variation) to which the probability variation state is given into a predetermined number (for example, 70 times). Here, whether or not to give a certain probability state is determined by forming a specific area configured to be able to detect a pachinko ball by a ball detection sensor in the special winning portion 40 that is released in the winning game, and passed through the specific area. The probability variation state can be given on condition that the ball detection sensor detects the pachinko ball. In this case, the ball detection sensor that detects the pachinko ball that has passed through the specific region is connected to the main control board 60 by wiring. In this case, a special winning part with a specific area and a special winning part without a specific area are provided, and a pachinko ball is awarded to a special winning part with a specific area according to the type of game played. Easiness (open ratio of special winning part with specific area) can be set.

(About variable state)
In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment has a function of giving a second privilege gaming state (second gaming state) as a gaming state advantageous to the player after the winning game ends. Here, as the second privilege gaming state, the winning opportunity of the pachinko ball to the second starting opening 36 opened and closed by the starting opening and closing member 38 is compared with a gaming state in which the second privilege gaming state is not given. It is an easy-to-win state. Specifically, in the 2nd award gaming state, (1) shortening the fluctuation time of the normal map change display, (2) changing the probability per base map from low probability to high probability, (3) once per base map By increasing the opening time of the start opening / closing member 38 that opens the second start port 36, the chance of winning a pachinko ball to the second start port 36 can be increased. In the second privilege gaming state, the above (1) to (3) can be used alone or in combination. In addition, when increasing the opening time of the starting opening / closing member 38 for opening the second starting port 36 once per diagram, it may be realized by simply extending the opening time of the starting opening / closing member 38. This can also be realized by increasing the number of times the opening / closing member 38 is opened, or these may be combined. In the embodiment, the above-mentioned (1) to (3) are combined as the second privilege gaming state. ". That is, the variable state is an easy winning state in which the winning rate of the pachinko balls to the second starting port 36 is improved. In the variable state of the embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal map change display performed in the normal map display unit 55 after the hit game ends is shortened, and the probability per base map is low (in the embodiment, 1 / 65536) to a high probability (in the embodiment, 65535/65536).

  In addition, the upper limit number of winnings (10 in the embodiment) that allows winning to the second starting port 36 (second starting port 36) per one time is set, and the start opening / closing member 38 is opened. Then, when the number of winnings reaches the upper limit number of winnings, the opening / closing operation of the start opening / closing member 38 is forcibly ended and closed. Here, the embodiment is configured such that the period during which the variable state is given (hereinafter referred to as the number of variable times) is changed according to the type of the jackpot symbol (Special Figure 1 or Special Figure 2) that is won in the big hit. ing. Specifically, if the type of the symbol per special symbol (special symbol 1 or special symbol 2) is a predetermined symbol (symbol A, symbol B, symbol O described later in the embodiment), Until it occurs, it is set so that the variable state is given, and the type of the symbol per special symbol (Special Fig. 1 or Special Fig. 2) is predetermined. Y), the variable state remains until the predetermined number of times (seven times in the embodiment) of the symbol variation effect (the total number of the first special diagram variation display and the second special diagram variation display) is executed. It is set to be granted. Here, the condition for giving the variable state is determined for each type of winning game (design per symbol). Further, the granting period (number of times of alteration) of the variable state is not limited to the above-mentioned period, but is a change in the case where the certain variable state is given together with the variable state (first grant condition). As the short number of times, it can be set to the number of fluctuations of the symbol fluctuation effect (special figure fluctuation display) exceeding a predetermined reference number (for example, 100 times), and only the variable state is given (second grant condition) As the number of times of change when satisfying (when the probability change state is not given together), the number of times of change can be set within a range where the reference number (for example, 100) is set as an upper limit. It should be noted that the granting period (variation number) of the variable state when the first grant condition is satisfied does not need to coincide with the grant period (probable number of changes) of the probabilistic state, and (variation number) <(probable number of changes) ) Can also be set. That is, when the probability variation state is provided on condition that the ball detection sensor detects the pachinko sphere that has passed through the specific area, the number of times of change greater than or equal to the reference number is set on condition that the specific area is passed. It can be configured to give, and when it does not pass through the specific area, it can be configured to give the number of fluctuations in the range with the reference number as the upper limit. In other words, depending on whether or not the vehicle passes through the specific region, whether or not the probability variation state is imparted is changed, and the provision period of the variation state is varied.

(About per game)
Next, the winning game given by the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment will be described. The winning game is set to start after the special symbol display is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display portions 50A and 50B as a result of the special symbol variation display, and the special game is specially selected according to the type of the special symbol per winning symbol. The special opening / closing member 43 of the winning portion 40 is opened / closed. In the winning game of the embodiment, the winning game is completed by executing the round game for opening the special opening / closing member 43 of the special winning portion 40 by the prescribed number of rounds determined for each type of winning game. Yes. In one round game, a specified number (for example, 10) of pachinko balls win a special winning opening 41 (special winning detection sensor 78 detects a specified number of pachinko balls) or is specified from the start of each round game. It ends when the time (round game time) has passed. In addition, between each round game in the winning game, an inter-round interval time (closed waiting time) in which the special opening / closing member 43 is held in a closed state for a predetermined time (1 second in the embodiment) is set.

  Here, the opening operation of the special opening / closing member 43 of the special winning portion 40 in each round game of the winning game is performed under the condition that the pachinko balls are continuously fired at a predetermined firing interval (0.6 seconds interval in the embodiment). A long-time opening operation in which a predetermined number of pachinko balls determined for a round game continue to be opened in a single opening operation (operation from opening to closing), and the long-time opening operation. In addition, the special opening / closing member 43 can be configured by any one of the short-time opening operations in which the opening time is set to be shorter, or by appropriately combining the long-time opening operation and the short-time opening operation. The short-time release operation is set to a time (for example, 40 milliseconds) in which the winning of the pachinko ball is substantially impossible in one release operation under the condition that the pachinko ball is continuously fired at a predetermined launch interval. Or, even if it is the opening time in which the pachinko balls can win, the predetermined number of pachinko balls can be set to a time (for example, 1 second) that is virtually impossible. In the embodiment, each round game is set to perform only a long time opening operation or a short time opening operation. It is also possible to set the long-time opening operation and the short-time opening operation to be performed a plurality of times in one round game.

(About the types of hit games)
In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, one winning game is determined from a plurality of types of winning games having different values (game values) given to the player when the winning per special figure is won. And the determined winning game is awarded. Here, among the multiple types of winning games, which winning game is awarded is determined based on the special figure per symbol (Special Fig. 1 and Special Fig. It is determined based on the type of 2).

(Regarding the symbol per special figure based on winning a prize to the first starter 31)
When the determination result of the special figure hit determination based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the first starter 31 is affirmative determination, the main control CPU 60a selects one of the predetermined types of special figure hit symbols. It is set to determine the symbol per special figure. Here, of the types of games per special figure, which game per special figure is given is determined according to the special figure determined when winning the special figure determination based on the first start hold information ( It is determined based on the type of special figure 1). In the embodiment, Special Figure 1 as 200 types of special symbols that can be displayed on the first special symbol display unit 50A is classified into three types of special symbols (Design A to Symbol B, Symbol X). The winning game according to the special figure 1 as the special figure per symbol displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A is stopped. Specifically, in the embodiment, according to the special figure 1 based on the random number for special figure determination acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first starting port 32, three types of special symbols (designs A to A). One symbol per symbol is determined from among symbols B and X). In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the determination result of the special symbol determination based on the first start hold information is affirmative determination, the symbol A as the special symbol is selected at a rate of 49%, and 33% The symbol B is selected as the symbol B as the symbol per special symbol, and the symbol X as the symbol X as the symbol per special symbol is selected at the rate of 18%. Note that the number of symbols set per special symbol and the distribution ratio described above are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

(Regarding the symbol per special figure based on winning in the second starter 35)
Similarly, when the determination result of the special figure determination based on the winning of the pachinko ball to the second starting port 36 is an affirmative determination, the main control CPU 60a displays a plurality of predetermined special symbols per special figure. It is set to determine the symbol per one special figure from the inside. Here, of the types of games per special figure, which special game is given is determined according to the special figure determined when winning the special figure determination based on the second start hold information ( It is determined based on the type of special figure 2). In the embodiment, the special figure 2 as the 200 special symbols per symbol that can be displayed on the second special symbol display unit 50B is classified into two types of special symbols (symbol O, symbol Y). The winning game according to the special figure 2 as the special figure per symbol displayed on the special figure display unit 50B is stopped. Specifically, in the embodiment, according to the special figure 2 based on the special figure determining random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second starter 35, two types of special symbols (design O, One symbol per symbol is determined from among symbols Y). In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when the determination result of the special symbol determination based on the second start hold information is affirmative determination, the symbol O as the special symbol is selected at a rate of 82%, and 18% The special figure determination value is assigned so that the symbol Y as the symbol per special symbol is selected at the ratio of Note that the number of symbols set per special symbol and the distribution ratio described above are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

(Relationship between special symbols and winning games)
The symbol A per special symbol is set so that the first hit game is determined to be determined by determining the symbol A per special symbol. The special symbol per symbol A is continuously given a probable variation state until the next winning game is won after the end of the first win game, and a short state is given while the probable variation state continues. It is set as a symbol per special figure. That is, the special symbol per symbol A gives a first winning game as a granting privilege to be given in accordance with the winning of the special symbol determination, and gives a probable state and a variable state after the first winning game. It is a symbol per special figure to be determined.

  Here, the first winning game is a winning game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “13”. In the first win game, the round games of the first to fourth rounds are set so that the special opening / closing member 43 performs a long-time opening operation for opening the special winning opening continuously from the start to the end of the round game. Has been. On the other hand, the round games of the 5th to 13th rounds in the first winning game continue to open the special winning opening 41 from the start to the end of the round game, but the special opening / closing member 43 is opened by the 4th round. The special opening / closing member 43 is set to perform a short-time opening operation in which the opening time of the special prize opening 41 is shorter than the long-time opening operation to be performed. Here, the round games of the first to fourth rounds in the first winning game are special in the opening time in which a predetermined number (for example, 10) of pachinko balls allowed to win in one round game can win. The opening / closing member 43 is set to open, and in the round games of the fifth to thirteenth rounds, the special opening / closing member 43 is set to open during an opening time in which the pachinko ball is substantially incapable of winning.

  Specifically, in the first winning game, as shown in FIG. 4, “25.0 (seconds)” as the round game time of one round game from the first round (1R) to the fourth round (4R). Is set, and in each round game, the special opening / closing member 43 is opened for a long time of “25.0 (seconds)” at the maximum. On the other hand, “0.4 (second)” is set as the round game time of one round game from the fifth round (5R) to the twelfth round (12R). In the first winning game, the interval time between rounds (Int) is set to “1.0 (second)”. In other words, in the embodiment, the first winning game includes the special opening / closing member 43 of the special prize winning unit 40 in a form in which about 500 prize balls can be obtained by winning the pachinko balls in the round games of the first to fourth rounds. It is configured to open and close.

  The symbol B per special symbol is set so that the second winning game is determined by determining the symbol B per special symbol. The special symbol per symbol B is continuously given a probable change state until the next win game is won after the end of the second win game, and is given a variable state while the probable change state continues. It is set as a symbol per special figure. In other words, the special symbol per symbol B grants the second winning game as the granting privilege to be given in accordance with the winning of the special symbol per determination, and grants a probable change state and a variable state after the second winning game. It is a symbol per special figure to be determined.

  Here, the second winning game is a winning game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “12”. Since the opening / closing operation of the special opening / closing member 43 in each round game of the second winning game is set to be the same as that of the first winning game described above, the details thereof are omitted. In other words, the second winning game is the round game of the first round to the fourth round, which is special in the opening time in which a predetermined number (for example, 10) of pachinko balls allowed to win in one round game can be won. The opening / closing member 43 is set to open, and in the round games of the fifth to twelfth rounds, the special opening / closing member 43 is set to open during an opening time in which the pachinko ball is substantially non-winning. As described above, the second winning game of the embodiment is configured to open and close the special opening / closing member 43 of the special winning portion 40 in a form in which around 500 prize balls can be obtained in the same manner as the first winning game. ing.

  The symbol X is set so that the third winning game is determined by determining the symbol X per special symbol. Further, the special symbol per symbol X is set as a special symbol per symbol to which a variable state is given while a certain change state is not given after the end of the third hit game. Specifically, in the embodiment, when the symbol per special figure X (the third winning game) is determined, the grant period for giving the variable state is a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, after the third winning game is finished) 7 times) the symbol variation effect (the total number of times of the first special diagram variation display and the second special diagram variation display) is set to a period. That is, it is decided that the symbol X per special figure will be given a third winning game as a granting privilege to be given in accordance with the winning of the special symbol judgment, and will give a variable state after the third winning game. It is a symbol per special figure. And when the granting period of the variable state determined for the symbol X per special figure has elapsed, the game state shifts to a normal gaming state in which neither the probability variable state nor the variable state is assigned.

  Here, the third winning game is a winning game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “12”. Since the opening / closing operation of the special opening / closing member 43 in each round game of the third winning game is set to be the same as that of the first winning game described above, the details thereof are omitted. In other words, the third win game is special for the round game of the first to fourth rounds, with an open time in which a prescribed number (for example, 10) of pachinko balls that are allowed to win in one round game can be won. The opening / closing member 43 is set to open, and in the round games of the fifth to twelfth rounds, the special opening / closing member 43 is set to open during an opening time in which the pachinko ball is substantially non-winning. As described above, the third winning game of the embodiment is similar to the first and second winning games in that the special winning unit 40 can obtain about 500 prize balls in the third winning game. The special opening / closing member 43 is configured to open and close.

  The symbol O is set so that the fourth winning game is determined by determining the symbol O per special symbol. Further, the special symbol per symbol O is continuously given a probable change state until the next win game is won after the end of the fourth win game, and is given a variable state while the probability change state continues. It is set as a symbol per special figure. That is, the special symbol per symbol O grants the fourth winning game as a granting privilege to be given in accordance with the winning per special symbol determination, and grants a probabilistic state and a variable state after the fourth winning game. It is a symbol per special figure to be determined.

  Here, the fourth winning game is a winning game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “15”. In the fourth win game, the round games of the first to fifteenth rounds are set so that the special opening / closing member 43 performs a long-time opening operation to open the special winning opening continuously from the start to the end of the round game. ing. Here, the round games of the first to fifteenth rounds in the fourth winning game are special opening / closing members with an opening time in which a prescribed number of pachinko balls (for example, ten) determined in one round game can win a prize. 43 is set to open. Specifically, in the fourth winning game, as shown in FIG. 4, “25.0 (seconds)” as the round game time of one round game from the first round (1R) to the 15th round (15R). Is set, and in each round game, the special opening / closing member 43 is opened for a long time of “25.0 (seconds)” at the maximum. That is, in the embodiment, the fourth winning game includes the special opening / closing member 43 of the special winning portion 40 in a form in which around 2000 winning balls can be obtained by winning a pachinko ball in the first to the 15th round games. It is configured to open and close.

  The symbol Y is set so that the fifth winning game is determined by determining the symbol Y per special symbol. Further, the special symbol per symbol Y is set as a winning game in which a probable state is not given after the end of the fifth winning game, while a short state is given. Specifically, in the embodiment, when the symbol Y (the fifth winning game) is determined, as a granting period for giving the variable state, a predetermined number of fluctuations (for example, seven times) after the third winning game ends. The symbol variation effect (the total number of times of the first special diagram variation display and the second special diagram variation display) is set to a period until it is executed. That is, it is determined that the special symbol per symbol Y is to be given a fifth winning game as a granting privilege to be given in accordance with the winning per special symbol determination, and to give a variable state after the fifth winning game. It is a symbol per special figure. And when the granting period of the variable state determined for the symbol Y per special figure has elapsed, the game state shifts to a normal gaming state in which neither the probability variable state nor the variable state is applied.

  Here, the fifth winning game is a winning game in which the prescribed number of rounds is set to “2”. In this fifth winning game, the round games in the first to second rounds are set so that the special opening / closing member 43 performs a short-time opening operation for opening the special winning opening continuously from the start to the end of the round game. ing. The round games of the first to second rounds in the fifth winning game are set so that the special opening / closing member 43 opens in the opening time in which the pachinko ball is substantially unable to win a prize. Specifically, in the fifth winning game, as shown in FIG. 4, the round game time of one round game from the first round (1R) to the second round (2R) is “0.4 (seconds)”. Is set. That is, in the embodiment, the fifth winning game is a special opening / closing of the special winning portion 40 in a form (for example, about 0 to 50) in which the pachinko ball is almost impossible to win in each round game and hardly obtains the winning ball. The member 43 is configured to open and close.

  As described above, when winning is determined by the special figure determination triggered by the winning of the second starting portion 35 to the second starting port 36, the winning of the first starting portion 31 to the first starting port 32 is determined. The winning game (the winning game having a high gaming value) is set more easily than the case where the winning is determined by the special figure as a trigger, and the number of winning balls that can be acquired by the winning game is large. In addition, when winning is determined by the special figure determination triggered by the winning of the second starting portion 35 to the second starting port 36, the winning of the first starting portion 31 to the first starting port 32 is triggered. Compared to the case where the winning is determined by the special figure determination, a winning game that easily shifts to an advantageous gaming state after winning a game (a winning game having a high game value) is set easily. In other words, when winning is determined by a special figure determination triggered by winning a prize to the second starter 35, the game is also caused by determining whether a win is awarded by special figure determination triggered by a winning to the first starting part 31. It is comprised so that a grant privilege with high value can be determined.

(Regarding the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10)
Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment includes a main control board 60 (game control means) for overall control of the pachinko machine 10 and each control object based on a control signal from the main control board 60. And a sub-control board (sub-control means) for controlling. That is, in the main control board 60, various processes are executed based on detection signals from various detection sensors (detection means) provided in the pachinko machine 10, and various control signals (control commands) corresponding to the processing results are generated. It is output to the sub-control board.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, as a sub control board, an effect control board (effect control means) 65 that controls the overall game effect, and a display control board 70 that controls display contents on the effect display device 17. A light emission control board 72 that performs light emission control of various light emission effect devices 152 provided in the front frame 13 of the pachinko machine 10 and the game board 20, and a sound control board 73 that performs sound output control of the speaker 150 provided in the pachinko machine 10. I have. That is, the effect control board 65 is configured to control the display control board 70, the light emission control board 72, and the sound control board 73 based on a control signal (control command) output from the main control board 60, and the pachinko machine Various game effects (design variation effects, light emission effects, and sound effects) executed at 10 can be comprehensively controlled. Here, the display control board 70 displays a design change effect such as a design (decorative drawing) or a background image displayed on the effect display device 17 based on a control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65. Configured to control content. Further, the light emission control board 72 controls the timing of turning on / off the light emission effect devices 152 included in the pachinko machine 10, the light emission intensity, and the like based on the control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65. Is. The sound control board 73 controls the timing and magnitude of audio output from the various speakers 150 included in the pachinko machine 10 based on the control signal (control command) output from the effect control board 65.

(Main control board 60)
As shown in FIG. 5, the main control board 60 includes a main control CPU 60a that executes control processing, a main control ROM 60b that stores a control program executed by the main control CPU 60a, and data necessary for processing of the main control CPU 60a. The main control RAM 60c and the like capable of writing and reading are provided. Various sensors such as the first start winning detection sensor 75, the second start winning detection sensor 76, the special winning detection sensor 78, and the gate sensor 77 are connected to the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a is connected to each display unit such as the first and second special figure display units 50A and 50B and the universal map display unit 55, and is executed by the main control CPU 60a in response to detection of each sensor. Based on the control process, display control of each display unit is executed. The main control CPU 60a (opening control means) is connected to a start winning solenoid 37 of the second starting portion 35 and a special winning solenoid 42 provided in the special winning portion 40, and is controlled by the main control CPU 60a. The drive control of each solenoid is performed based on the processing result.

(About winning information accompanying winning in the starter)
The main control CPU 60a determines that the pachinko ball has won the starter (the first starter 31 and the second starter 35 (more specifically, the start detection sensor (first start win detection sensor 75, second start win detection sensor 76) is set to acquire various random numbers as winning information when triggered by the detection of the pachinko ball) Here, the main control CPU 60a acquires random numbers triggered by the detection of the start winning detection sensors 75 and 76. As such, various random numbers such as a random number for special figure determination, a random number for special figure determination, a random number for effect execution determination (random number for reach determination), a random number for special figure variation pattern determination, etc. are set. By updating these random number values at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), temporarily storing the updated random number values in the main control RAM 60c and rewriting the values before updating. A random number is acquired in accordance with the timing at which the detection signal of one of the start winning detection sensors 75, 76 is input to the main control CPU 60a, and the main control CPU 60a updates a timer for measuring time. The main control RAM 60c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  Also, the winning information (various random values) acquired when the pachinko ball wins any of the first starting unit 31 and the second starting unit 35 is the corresponding first special figure starting suspension information and second special starting information. It is configured to be temporarily stored and held in a predetermined start hold area (storage area) of the main control RAM 60c as the figure start hold information. The first special figure start hold information and the second special figure start hold information have a start hold area to be stored in the order in which they are stored in the main control RAM 60c. When executing (variable display), the special control start suspension information is read out by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. In the embodiment, the first special figure start hold information or the second special figure start hold information is individually stored in the main control RAM 60c so as to be distinguishable, and the second special figure start hold information is stored in the main control RAM 60c. If there is, the main control CPU 60a preferentially reads the second special figure start hold information over the first special figure start hold information, and performs the special figure determination (design variation effect) based on the second start hold information. It is configured to run preferentially.

  Specifically, the main control RAM 60c is provided with a first start hold area capable of storing the first start hold information and a second start hold area capable of storing the second start hold information. The winning information (various random values) acquired when the winning detection sensor 75 is detected is stored in the first start hold area, and the winning information (various random values is acquired when the second starting winning detection sensor 76 is detected). ) Is stored in the second start holding area. Each of the first start hold area and the second start hold area is composed of four storage areas, a first special figure storage area to a fourth special figure storage area, and one of the start winning detection sensors 75 and 76. The winning information (various random values) acquired in response to the detection of the number of times is sequentially stored in the corresponding first to fourth areas of the start suspension area, and in the case of determining per special figure, the main control RAM 60c The second special figure start hold information is read by the main control CPU 60a in preference to the first start hold information in the stored order.

  The random number for determination per special figure is a random number used for determination per special figure (whether or not a hit game is generated as a result of the symbol variation effect) (that is, whether or not per special figure). In this embodiment, 65536 integer values from “0” to “65535” are set as random numbers for determination per special figure, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms). Further, the special figure determination random number is either a special figure 1 to be confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A or a special figure 2 to be confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B according to the result of the determination per special figure. It is a random number used when making a decision. Here, in the embodiment, 101 kinds of integer values “0” to “100” are set as the special figure determination random numbers, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Yes. Each value of the special figure determination random number is set with a random number corresponding to one type of special figure indicating the above-mentioned deviation and a random number corresponding to 100 types of special figures indicating winning per special figure, Based on the value of the special figure determination random number, the special figure 1 that is confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A or the special figure 2 that is confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B is specified. ing. That is, the special figure 1 to be confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A is specified by the value of the special figure determination random number acquired by the detection of the first start prize detection sensor 75, and the second start prize is obtained. Based on the value of the special figure determination random number acquired in response to the detection of the detection sensor 76, the special figure 2 to be confirmed and stopped displayed on the second special figure display unit 50B is specified. Further, as described above, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 as the symbols per special figure are classified according to the type of the winning game, and the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is specified to change the symbols. The type of hit game given after the end of the production is specified. That is, the special figure determining random number has a function as a random number for determining the type of game. In addition, as described above, it is determined whether or not a probability variation state and a variable state are given after a hit game for each type of winning game, and whether the special figure determination random number gives a probability variation state and a variable state. It also has a function as a random number for determining whether or not. Furthermore, for each type of winning game, a variable state grant period (number of variable times) given after the game is determined, and the special figure determining random number functions as a random number for determining the variable period grant period. Also have. That is, in the embodiment, the special figure determining random number as the winning information is a random number (information) used for determining the grant privilege to be given when the determination per special figure becomes the determination result per special figure. .

  In addition, the random number for performance execution determination has a possibility that a win display will be displayed when the determination per special figure determination described above results in a determination of losing (in the case of losing a winning game that has not been won). It is a random number used in the performance execution determination (reach determination) as to whether or not to perform the suggested performance. In the embodiment, 239 kinds of integer values from “0” to “238” are set as random numbers for effect execution determination, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Here, as an effect that suggests the possibility of a winning display being displayed, a reach effect that is displayed on the effect display device 17 in the process of symbol variation or a display effect that is displayed on the effect display device 17 is displayed. It includes a notice effect that suggests the possibility of winning display, and a notice effect that suggests to the player that the winning display may be displayed by the light emitted from the light emitting effect device 152 and the sound output from the speaker 150.

  The special figure variation pattern determination random number is a random number used when the special figure variation pattern determination random number is used to determine one special figure variation pattern from a plurality of special figure variation patterns that specify the effect contents in the symbol variation effect. It is. In the embodiment, 254 kinds of integer values from “0” to “253” are set as the primary distribution random numbers, and are updated one by one at a predetermined period (4 ms).

  In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the random number for determining the special figure, the random number for determining the special figure, the random number for determining the execution of the performance, and the random number for determining the special figure variation pattern are sent to the first starter 31 or the second starter 35. Each random number temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c is triggered by the fact that the player has won a prize (more specifically, the first start prize winning detection sensor 75 or the second start prize winning detection sensor 76 has detected a pachinko ball). Are acquired at the same timing by the main control CPU 60a. In addition, each random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the first starter 31 is the same as each random number acquired when the pachinko ball wins the second starter 35 The main control CPU 60a obtains random numbers corresponding to the winning timings to the start ports 31, 35.

(About judgment values related to judgment per special figure)
On the other hand, the main control ROM 60b stores a special figure hit determination value indicating that a hit game is generated. The judgment value per special figure is a judgment value used for judging whether or not it is per special figure (judgment per special figure) using the random number for judgment per special figure, and “0” that the random number for judgment per special figure can take. A predetermined number of determination values are determined from all 65536 integers up to “65535”. Here, the determination value per special figure differs depending on whether or not the above-described probability variation state is given at the time of determination per special figure. Specifically, the number of determination values per special figure (510 in the embodiment) set in the probability variation state is the number of determination values per special figure (509 in the embodiment) set in the non-probability variation state. More). That is, by increasing the set number of judgment values per special figure in the probability variation state, a winning game is likely to occur.

  The main control ROM 60b stores special figure determination values. The special figure determination value is the special figure 1 or the second special figure as a special figure to be displayed on the first special figure display unit 50A to be confirmed and stopped when the judgment result per special figure is the judgment result per special figure. This is a judgment value for determining the special figure 2 as a special figure per symbol to be confirmed and stopped displayed on the figure display unit 50B using a special figure determining random number. Here, in the embodiment, the special figure determination value is set with an integer value of “1” to “200” corresponding to the 200 types of special figure determination random numbers described above. Special figure 1 and special figure 2 are associated with each value individually.

  In addition, an effect execution determination value (reach determination value) is stored in the main control ROM 60b. The effect execution determination value is an effect execution determination as to whether or not to execute a reach effect that suggests the possibility that the winning display is displayed on the effect display device 17 when the result of the hit determination (determination per special figure) is negative. This is a determination value used in (reach lottery), and is determined from a total of 239 kinds of integers from “0” to “238” that can be taken by the random number for effect execution determination. That is, the main control CPU 60a determines that an effect such as a reach effect is to be executed when the value of the obtained effect execution determination random number matches the set effect execution determination value.

  Here, the number of determination values set for the effect execution determination value differs depending on the gaming state at the time of performing the effect execution determination (whether it is a probability change state or a variable state). That is, in the case of effect execution determination performed based on the first start hold information and the second start hold information, from the number of effect execution determination values set in the non-change state where the change state is not given. Also, the number of production execution determination values set in the variable state is set to be larger. Further, the production execution determination value is set so that the number of production execution determination values set varies according to the number of special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c. Specifically, it is set so that the number of production execution determination values set decreases as the number of special figure start suspension information stored in the main control RAM 60c increases. In the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the set number of production execution determination values is set to decrease as the total number obtained by adding the stored numbers of the first special figure start hold information and the second special figure start hold information increases.

  Specifically, in the non-probable and non-variable state (non-probable non-variable state) or the probabilistic and non-variable state (probable non-variable state), the total number of special figure start hold information is “0”. 32 production execution determination values are set, 25 production execution determination values are set when the total number is “1”, and 22 production execution determination values are set when the total number is “2”. When the total number is set to “3” to “7”, 20 performance execution determination values are set. Similarly, in the probability variation state and the variation state (probability variation variation state), when the total number of special figure start hold information is “0”, 40 performance execution determination values are set, and the total number is “1”. 30 execution execution determination values are set, 25 execution execution determination values are set when the total number is “2”, and 20 production execution values are set when the total number is “3” to “7”. An execution judgment value is set. In other words, in the variable state, the reach effect is more likely to occur than in the non-variable state, and the expectation that a special figure will occur in the symbol variation effect performed in the variable state. Is to increase.

  The main control ROM 60b stores special figure variation pattern determination values. The special figure fluctuation pattern distribution determination value is a determination value used for determining one special figure fluctuation pattern from a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns using the special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number. A predetermined predetermined number of determination values are assigned to each, and the special control fluctuation pattern to which the determination value corresponding to the acquired special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number is assigned is selected by the main control CPU 60a. Yes.

(About special map fluctuation pattern)
The main control ROM 60b stores a plurality of types of special figure fluctuation patterns. The special figure variation pattern is an effect content (display content of the design variation effect, which is executed after the first special diagram variation display or the second special diagram variation display is started until the decorative drawing is displayed to be confirmed and stopped. The basic contents of the light emission effect mode and the sound effect mode) are specified. In addition, the special figure fluctuation pattern is the fluctuation time (design fluctuation effect and special figure from the start of the first special figure fluctuation display or the second special figure fluctuation display until the special figure 1 or special figure 2 is displayed in a fixed stop state. The time of fluctuation display) is specified.

  Here, as the special figure fluctuation pattern, a special figure fluctuation pattern for a plurality of types of special figures, a special figure fluctuation pattern for a plurality of types of reach where a reach effect is performed, and no reach where a reach effect is not performed A special figure fluctuation pattern for detachment is provided. The special figure variation pattern for special figure is a special figure fluctuation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the result of the special figure judgment is affirmative. The special figure fluctuation pattern that can be selected by the main control CPU 60a when the determination result is affirmative, and the special figure fluctuation pattern for non-reach is selectable by the main control CPU 60a when the result of the performance execution determination is negative. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern. The reach effect is performed after the reach display is displayed in the symbol variation effect performed on the effect display device 17 and until the symbol combination of the decorative figure that is out of or around the special symbol is stopped and displayed. Production.

(About the opening judgment information accompanying winning a prize in the gate)
The main control CPU 60a is set to acquire various random numbers as opening determination information triggered by the pachinko ball passing through the gate 45 (specifically, the gate sensor 77 detecting the pachinko ball). Here, as the random numbers that the main control CPU 60a acquires upon the detection of the gate sensor 77, various random numbers such as a random number for determining a common figure and a random number for determining a common figure are set. Then, the main control CPU 60a updates these random number values at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in the embodiment), temporarily stores the updated random number values in the main control RAM 60c, and rewrites the values before the update, thereby The main control CPU 60a acquires the opening determination information temporarily stored in the main control RAM 60c at the same timing according to the timing when the detection signal of the sensor 77 is input to the main control CPU 60a. Further, the main control CPU 60a executes a timer update process for measuring time. The main control RAM 60c stores (sets) various pieces of information (random values, timer values, flags, etc.) that are appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  The opening determination information (various random values) acquired when the ball enters the gate unit 45 (a pachinko ball is detected by the gate sensor 77) is stored in a predetermined map in the main control RAM 60c as map start hold information. It is configured to be temporarily stored in an area (storage area). The reserved start information stored in the main control RAM 60c is determined as the reserved start information, and the start start information is read by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. Specifically, in the main control RAM 60c, the holding area capable of storing the normal start storage information is composed of four storage areas, a first normal storage area to a fourth normal storage area, and the gate sensor 77. The opening determination information (various random values) acquired in response to one detection is stored in order in the first area to the fourth area, and is stored in the main control RAM 60c when executing the normal fluctuation display. In the order, the normal start-up hold information is read from the first area to the fourth area by the main control CPU 60a.

  The random number for determining the normal map is a random number used for determining whether to open the second starting unit 35 (per normal map) as a result of the normal map fluctuation display (lottery per normal map). is there. In the embodiment, 65536 integer values of “0” to “65535” are set as random numbers for determination per common map, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Further, the main control ROM 60b stores a normal figure hit determination value indicating that a normal figure hit is generated as a result of the normal figure change effect display. The determination value per universal figure is a determination value used for determining whether or not it is per universal figure (determination per universal figure) using the random number for determination per universal figure, and “0” that can be taken as a random number for determination per universal figure. A predetermined number of determination values are determined from all 65536 integers up to “65535”. Then, when the acquired random number for the normal map coincides with the determination value for the normal map, the main control CPU 60a determines that it is the normal map and opens and closes the start opening / closing member 38 after the normal map change display is performed. It is like that. Here, the number of determination values set differs depending on whether or not the above-described shortage state is given at the time of determining the normal map. Specifically, the number of judgment values per universal figure set in the case of the variable speed state (65535 in the embodiment) is the number of judgment values per universal figure set in the case of the non-variable state (example). Is set more than 1). That is, by increasing the number of determination values per common figure in the variable state, it is configured to make it easier to generate a general figure than in the non-variable state. That is, the main control CPU 60a according to the embodiment has a function as an opening determination unit that allows the opening operation when the gate sensor 77 is detected.

  The random number for determining the universal figure is a random number used when determining the symbol 1 to symbol 4 per symbol to be confirmed and stopped on the symbol display unit 55 when the decision per symbol is fixed. It is. Here, in the embodiment, 197 kinds of integer values from “1” to “197” are set as the random numbers for determining the common map, and are updated one by one at a predetermined cycle (4 ms). Yes. That is, according to the value of the random number for determining the common figure acquired by the detection of the gate sensor 77, the symbols per 1 The symbol 4 per common figure is specified. In the case where the universal symbol hit determination result is an out-of-range determination result, an irregular symbol is specified as a common diagram to be confirmed and stopped on the universal diagram display unit 55.

  In the main control ROM 60b, a decision value for determining a normal map is stored. The determination value for determining the common figure is a symbol for the universal figure 1 to the universal figure 4 as a symbol for the universal figure to be confirmed and stopped by the universal figure display 55 when the result of the universal figure determination is affirmative. 77 is a determination value that is determined using the random number for determining the common map acquired when the pachinko ball is detected by 77. Here, in the embodiment, 197 integer values of “1” to “197” corresponding to 197 random numbers for universal map determination are set as the universal map determination determination value. Each of the determination values is associated with symbols 1 to 4 per symbol.

(About processing on the main control board)
Next, processing executed by the main control CPU 60a of the main control board 60 based on the control program will be described. The main control CPU 60a shifts to a state in which a game on the pachinko machine 10 is possible after executing an initial setting process such as a security check in accordance with power-on of the pachinko machine 10. In this state, normal processing is executed at a predetermined control cycle (every 4 ms). Here, in the normal process executed by the main control CPU 60a, a random number update process for updating various random numbers, a timer update process for measuring time, a command input / output process for inputting / outputting various commands, and a game information display unit M In addition to executing processing related to display contents, flag setting processing, winning game execution processing, etc., special drawing input processing related to winning in the starting unit and special drawing start processing related to special drawing hit determination are executed. It has become. Hereinafter, the special figure input process and the special figure start process will be specifically described.

(Special drawing input process)
In the special figure input process, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the pachinko ball has won the first starter 31 (step A11). That is, in step A11, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the first start winning detection sensor 75 corresponding to the first starter 31 detects a pachinko ball has been input. And when the determination result of step A11 is negative, it transfers to step A15. If the determination result of step A11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the number of holds in the first special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is less than the upper limit number of 4 ( Step A12). If the determination result of step A12 is negative (that is, the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information is 4), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to step A15.

  If the determination result in step A12 is affirmative (the number of the first special figure start hold information hold number <4), the number of the first special figure start hold information hold is incremented by 1, and the first special figure stored in the main control RAM 60c is stored. The number of holds in the figure start hold information is rewritten (step A13). Subsequently, the main control RAM 60c receives the winning information (random number for special figure determination, random value for special figure determination, random value for performance determination, random value for primary distribution, random number for secondary distribution, etc. 1) of the first start hold area in the main control RAM 60c in which the main control CPU 60a reads the winning information (random value) and associates the winning information (random value) with the number of holds as the first winning start hold information. Set to the fourth area (step A14). Thereby, the process proceeds to step A15.

  In Step A15, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the pachinko ball has won the second starter 35. That is, in step A15, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not a detection signal output when the second start winning detection sensor 76 corresponding to the second starter 35 detects a pachinko ball has been input. If the determination result in step A15 is negative, the special figure input process is terminated. If the determination result of step A15 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information stored in the main control RAM 60c is less than the upper limit number of 4 ( Step A16). If the determination result of step A16 is negative (that is, the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information is 4), the special figure input process is terminated.

  If the determination result in step A16 is affirmative (the number of holdings of the second special figure starting hold information <4), the number of holdings of the second special figure starting holding information is incremented by 1, and the second special figure stored in the main control RAM 60c is stored. The number of holds in the figure start hold information is rewritten (step A17). Subsequently, the main control RAM 60c receives the winning information (random number for special figure determination, random value for special figure determination, random value for performance determination, random value for primary distribution, random number for secondary distribution, etc. Are read out by the main control CPU 60a and the winning information (random value) is associated with the number of holds as the second winning start hold information in the second start hold area of the main control RAM 60c. The fourth area is set (step A18), and the special figure input process is terminated.

(Special drawing start process)
Next, the special figure starting process will be described with reference to FIGS. The main control CPU 60a executes the special figure start process every predetermined control cycle (4 ms in the embodiment). In the special figure start process, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the special figure 1 or the special figure 2 is variably displayed in the special figure display units 50A and 50B and the effect display device 17, or whether or not the winning game is being played. (Step B11). If the determination result of step B11 is affirmative, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process. On the other hand, if the determination result in step B11 is negative, the number of holds in the second special figure start hold information is read (step B12), and whether the number of hold in the second special figure start hold information is greater than “0”. Is determined (step B13). If the determination result of step B13 is negative (if the number of second special figure start hold information hold = 0), the main control CPU 60a proceeds to the process of step B16. The main control CPU 60a also stores the special chart stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c if the determination result in step B13 is affirmative (the number of the second special figure start hold information> 0). A value “1” indicating that the second special figure variation effect is executed is set in the variation processing flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a decrements the hold number of the second special figure start hold information by 1 (step B14) and stores the second special figure stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the hold number. The main control CPU 60a obtains the figure start hold information (values of random numbers for determination per special figure, random values for determination of special figures, random values for determination of performance execution, and random numbers for determination of special figure variation pattern). (Step B15).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a acquires the second special figure start hold information (random number) from the first special figure storage area in which the second special figure start hold information stored earliest is stored. The main control CPU 60a obtains a random number associated with the second special figure start hold information, and then stores the second special figure start hold information stored second fastest in the second special figure storage area. 2. The special figure start hold information (random number) is stored in the first special figure storage area. Similarly, the main control CPU 60a stores the second special figure start hold information (random number) in the third special figure storage area in which the second special figure start hold information stored third fastest is stored. The second special figure start hold information (random number) in the fourth special figure storage area in which the second special figure start hold information stored in the area is stored the fourth earliest (that is, the newest) is stored in the third special figure. Store in the figure storage area. That is, the second special figure start suspension information is read by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. Further, the main control CPU 60a changes the display of the second special figure hold display section 53 so as to correspond to the number of holds of the second special figure start hold information after the subtraction.

  When various random numbers as the second special figure start hold information are acquired by the process of step B15, as shown in FIG. 8, the main control CPU 60a stores the acquired special figure determination random number value in the main control ROM 60b. A special figure determination (hit lottery) is performed to determine whether or not it matches the stored special figure determination value (step B22). As described above, the probability that the judgment result of the special figure determination becomes affirmative (that is, the probability per special figure) in the non-probable change state (low probability) is set to 509/65536. The probability (probability per special figure) that the determination result becomes affirmative at the time (high probability) is set to 510/65536. If the determination result of the special figure determination in step B22 is affirmative (when a winning game occurs), “1” is set in the special figure flag indicating that the fluctuation is per special figure. (Step B23). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines the final stop symbol (special symbol 2), which becomes the symbol per special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display unit 50B, based on the acquired special symbol determining random number value (see FIG. 2). Step B24). Here, since the special figure determination random number value is associated with the special figure per special figure symbol in FIG. 2, the main control CPU 60a associates the acquired special figure determination random number value with the special figure determination random number value. By determining FIG. 2, the symbol per special figure is determined. Then, when the symbol per special figure (special figure 2) is determined, the main control CPU 60a selects one special figure from the special figure fluctuation patterns for the special figure based on the value of the random number for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern. A variation pattern is determined (step B25).

  On the other hand, if the determination result of the special figure determination in step B22 is negative (if not per special figure), the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to execute the reach effect (reach determination). (Step B27). In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the effect execution determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 60c during the process of step B15 matches the effect execution determination value. If the determination result in step B27 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 60a uses the second special symbol display unit 50B to display the outlier symbol as a final stop symbol (special feature). 2) (step B28). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from among the special figure fluctuation patterns for loss reach based on the value of the random number for special figure fluctuation pattern determination (step B29).

  If the determination result of the effect execution determination in step B27 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 60a displays the error symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the second special figure display unit 50B. Is determined as the final stop symbol (special drawing 2) (step B30). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation patterns for detachment based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number (step B31).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a, which has determined the special figure variation pattern and the final stop pattern (special figure 2) in steps B25, B29, and B31, sets a predetermined control command (step B26). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a designates the determined special figure variation pattern and designates the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command for instructing the start of the symbol fluctuation, and the special figure for instructing the special figure 2 as the final stop symbol. 2 Set the designated command. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step B13 is negative (the number of holdings of the second special figure starting hold information = 0), the number of holdings of the first special figure starting holding information is read (step B16), It is determined whether or not the number of holds in the figure start hold information is larger than “0” (step B17). When the determination result in step B17 is affirmative (the number of holdings of the first special figure start holding information> 0), the main control CPU 60a changes the special figure stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c. A value “0” indicating that the first special figure variation effect is executed is set in the processing flag. Next, the main control CPU 60a subtracts 1 from the number of holdings of the first special figure start hold information (step B18), and is stored in a predetermined storage area of the main control RAM 60c associated with the first special figure start hold information. The main control CPU 60a obtains the value of the random number for determining the special figure, the value of the random number for determining the special figure, the value of the random number for determining the performance execution, and the value of the random number for determining the special figure variation pattern (step B19). A hit determination process is executed. That is, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the second special figure start hold information acquired upon winning the second starter 35 is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the first starter 31 is started. Even if the first special figure start hold information acquired in response to the winning of is stored in the main control RAM 60c, the symbol variation effect based on the second special figure start hold information is preferentially executed. ing.

  Here, the main control CPU 60a acquires the first special figure start hold information (random number) from the first special figure storage area in which the first special figure start hold information stored earliest is stored. The main control CPU 60a obtains a random number associated with the first special figure start hold information, and then stores the first special figure start hold information stored in the second special figure storage area in the second special figure storage area. One special figure start hold information (random number) is stored in the first special figure storage area. Similarly, the main control CPU 60a stores the first special figure start hold information (random number) in the third special figure storage area in which the first special figure start hold information stored third fastest is stored. The first special figure start hold information (random number) in the fourth special figure storage area in which the first special figure start hold information stored in the area is stored fourth fastest (that is, the newest) is stored in the third special feature. Store in the figure storage area. That is, the first special figure start suspension information is read by the main control CPU 60a in the order stored in the main control RAM 60c. Further, the main control CPU 60a changes the display of the first special figure hold display section 52 so as to correspond to the number of holds of the first special figure start hold information after the subtraction.

  When various random numbers as the first special figure start hold information are acquired by the process of step B19, as shown in FIG. 9, the main control CPU 60a stores the acquired special figure determination random number value in the main control ROM 60b. A special figure determination (hit lottery) is performed to determine whether or not it matches the stored special figure determination value (step B32). As described above, the probability that the judgment result of the special figure determination becomes affirmative (that is, the probability per special figure) in the non-probable change state (low probability) is set to 509/65536. The probability (probability per special figure) that the determination result becomes affirmative at the time (high probability) is set to 510/65536. If the determination result of the special figure determination in step B32 is affirmative (when a winning game occurs), “1” is set in the special figure per flag indicating the fluctuation per special figure. (Step B33). Then, the main control CPU 60a determines a final stop symbol (special diagram 1) that becomes a symbol per special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display unit 50A based on the acquired special symbol determination random number value (see FIG. 1). Step B34). Here, since the special figure determining random number value is associated with the symbol per special figure in FIG. 1, the main control CPU 60a assigns the special figure determining random number value associated with the acquired special figure determining random number value. By determining FIG. 1, the symbol per special figure is determined. When the symbol per special figure (Special Fig. 1) is determined, the main control CPU 60a selects one special figure out of the special figure variation patterns for each special diagram based on the value of the random number for determining the special diagram variation pattern. A variation pattern is determined (step B35).

  On the other hand, when the determination result of the special figure determination in step B32 is negative (in the case where it is not per special figure), the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not to execute the reach effect (reach determination). (Step B37). In the embodiment, the main control CPU 60a determines whether or not the effect execution determination random number acquired from the main control RAM 60c during the process of step B19 matches the effect execution determination value. If the determination result in step B37 is affirmative (when a reach effect is performed), the main control CPU 60a uses the first special symbol display unit 50A as a final stop symbol (special stop symbol). FIG. 1) is determined (step B38). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from among the special figure fluctuation patterns for loss reach based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number (step B39).

  If the determination result of the effect execution determination in step B37 is negative (when the reach effect is not performed), the main control CPU 60a displays the off symbol that is confirmed and stopped on the first special figure display unit 50A. Is determined as the final stop symbol (Special Fig. 1) (step B40). Next, the main control CPU 60a determines one special figure fluctuation pattern from the special figure fluctuation patterns for detachment based on the value of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination random number (step B41).

  Here, the main control CPU 60a, which has determined the special figure variation pattern and the final stop pattern (special figure 1) in steps B35, B39, and B41, sets a predetermined control command (step B36). Specifically, the main control CPU 60a designates the determined special figure variation pattern and designates the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command for instructing the start of the symbol fluctuation, and the special figure for instructing the special figure 1 as the final stop symbol. 1 Set a designated command. Then, the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process.

  On the other hand, if the determination result of step B17 is negative (if the number of first special figure start hold information hold = 0), has the main control CPU 60a already output a demonstration designation command for starting execution of the demonstration effect? If the determination result is negative, a demonstration designation command is output and the special figure start process is terminated (step B21). If the determination result in step B20 is affirmative (if the demonstration designation command has already been output), the main control CPU 60a ends the special figure start process. Here, when the demonstration designation command is output, the production control CPU 65a is configured to set a demonstration production flag so that the production control CPU 65a can determine whether or not the demonstration production is executable based on the demonstration production flag. It has become. The demonstration control CPU 65a executes the demonstration effect on the effect display device 17 in a predetermined period (for example, 30 second period) during the demonstration effect executable period.

  Here, each control command set in the special figure start process is output to the effect control board 65 by the main control CPU 60a in the command input / output process in the normal process described above, and in the special figure variation pattern in the timer update process. The main control CPU 60a starts measuring the specified fluctuation time, and at the same time, the main control CPU 60a controls the corresponding special figure display units 50A and 50B so as to start the special figure fluctuation display. Then, the main control CPU 60a instructs the stoppage of the decorative drawing based on the fluctuation time set in the specified special-figure fluctuation pattern, and controls the production of all symbol stop commands for displaying the symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped. Output to the substrate 65.

  Here, the main control CPU 60a, in the case of a special symbol per symbol (design A, B, O per special symbol), the symbol per special symbol gives a certain probability change state, the probability change after the winning game ends in the flag setting process. The probability variation flag indicating the state is set to “1”. The probability variation flag is set so that the probability variation flag is set to “0” by the main control CPU 60a in the flag setting process when the probability variation state end condition is satisfied. In the embodiment, the probability change state end condition is established when the game per next special figure starts, and the probability change flag is set to “0” at the timing when the main control CPU 60a starts the hit game. It is like that. That is, the main control CPU 60a can specify the gaming state by referring to the probability change flag as the gaming state specifying information.

  The main control CPU 60a sets the variable flag to “1” in the flag setting process when the symbol per special symbol is a symbol per special symbol to which a variable state is given. This variable flag is set so that the main control CPU 60a sets the variable flag to “0” in the flag setting process when the variable condition end condition is satisfied. That is, the main control CPU 60a can specify the gaming state by referring to the variable flag as the gaming state specifying information. In the embodiment, the end condition of the variable state is the symbol variation effect of the grant period (number of variable times) of the variable state determined when the next game per special figure starts or is won per special figure ( (Special figure fluctuation display) is executed, and the main control CPU 60a changes before the timing at which the main control CPU 60a hits the game or the next number of symbol fluctuation effects (special figure fluctuation display) is performed. The short flag is set to “0”.

  That is, by referring to the value of the probability change flag, the main control CPU 60a is configured to be able to specify whether the game state is given the probability change state or the non-probability change state where the probability change state is not given. In addition, by referring to the game state identification information (value of probability change flag and variable flag), a game state with easy entry state (short state) or easy entry state (short state) is given. The main control CPU 60a can specify whether the gaming state is not performed. In this way, the main control CPU 60a is configured to function as a gaming state determination unit that can specify a plurality of gaming states. Further, when the end condition of the variable state is satisfied as the variable period application period elapses, the main control CPU 60a outputs a variable end command to the effect control board 65 in the command input / output process. Yes.

(About the production control board)
The effect control board 65 is provided with an effect control CPU 65a. As shown in FIG. 5, an effect control ROM 65b and an effect control RAM 65c are connected to the effect control CPU 65a. The effect control CPU 65a updates the values of various random numbers at predetermined intervals, stores (sets) the updated value in the setting area of the effect control RAM 65c, and rewrites the value before the update. The effect control ROM 65b stores an effect control program for comprehensively controlling the light emission control board 72 and the sound control board 73. When the effect control CPU 65a inputs various control commands, the effect control CPU 65a executes various controls based on the effect control program.

  The effect control board 65 is provided with a driver circuit (not shown) for driving the first to sixth drive motors M1 to M6 based on the input of a control signal from the effect control CPU 65a. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to perform drive control of the first to sixth drive motors M1 to M6 in a predetermined control cycle when a movable effect is executed, and the control is performed for each control cycle. By outputting a signal to the driver circuit, the corresponding motor is driven (see FIG. 5). Here, the driver circuit to which the first to sixth drive motors M1 to M6 are connected outputs a pulse signal to the drive motor specified as the drive target when the control signal is input from the effect control CPU 65a. The drive motor is driven by the cycle of the control signal output from the effect control CPU 65a. Note that each of the first to sixth drive motors M1 to M6 in the embodiment is a pulse motor, and more specifically, a two-phase excitation bipolar stepping motor is employed.

  The effect control ROM 65b stores an effect pattern for specifying the specific effect contents of the symbol variation effect executed in the symbol variation effect. Each production pattern is associated with the special figure variation pattern, and the production control CPU 65a decides a corresponding production pattern based on the special figure fluctuation pattern determined by the main control CPU 60a. That is, the production control CPU 65a is configured to function as production content determination means for determining the production content of the symbol variation production to be performed by the production display device 17 based on the winning information (random value) acquired by the main control CPU 60a. Has been. The production pattern is not associated with the special figure variation pattern in a one-to-one relationship, but a plurality of production patterns are associated with one special figure variation pattern. The effect control CPU 65a determines one effect pattern from the effect patterns associated with the variation pattern. In addition, in the effect pattern, the stop timing of the decorative drawing of each symbol row is determined in the symbol variation effect, and the decorative drawing is stopped in each row in accordance with the stop timing determined in the effect pattern. An appropriate sound effect is output from the speaker 150 in accordance with the stop, or the light emitting effect device 152 performs appropriate light emission.

  In the effect control ROM 65b, as the effect pattern, a plurality of movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 that specify that a movable effect is to be performed by operating the movable bodies 111 to 116 are set. Any of the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 is determined by the effect control CPU 65a based on the pattern, so that the movable effects by the movable bodies 111 to 116 are performed. That is, the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 are set as effect patterns that specify the movable display effects in which the movable effects on the movable bodies 111 to 116 and the display effects on the effect display device 17 are performed. Further, the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 are set so as to specify the light emission modes of the LEDs 121a to 126a provided on the movable members 111 to 116, and any of the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 is based on the special figure variation pattern. Is determined by the effect control CPU 65a, and the effect control CPU 65a outputs a control signal to the light emission control board 72 based on the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3, so that the LEDs 121a to 121 included in the movable bodies 111 to 116 are provided. 126a is configured to produce a light emission effect.

  That is, the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 are set as effect patterns that specify the movable light emission effects in which the movable effects on the movable bodies 111 to 116 and the light emission effects by the light emission of the LEDs 121a to 126a are performed. Thus, in the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 of the embodiment, in addition to the content of the display effect on the effect display device 17, the operation timing of the drive motors M1 to M6 and the light emission mode of the LEDs 121a to 126a are set. Thus, an effect that combines a display effect, a movable effect, and a light emission effect can be executed based on the determined movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3.

(About movable performance patterns)
Specifically, the movable effects patterns KP1 to KP3 are subjected to a movable effect by the movable bodies 111 to 114 (that is, the first interlocking effect portion G1) included in the first movable body group GR1 and the second movable body group GR2. The movable effect pattern KP1, KP3 specified to perform the movable effect by the movable bodies 115, 116 (that is, the second interlocking effect portion G2) included in the third movable body group GR3 Is set. Further, the fifth movable body 115 and the sixth movable body 116 can be moved and moved to the movable effect patterns KP2 and KP3 which specify that the movable effects by the movable bodies 115 and 116 included in the third movable body group GR3 are to be performed. A movable effect pattern KP2 that specifies performing an effect, and a movable effect pattern KP3 that specifies that a movable effect is performed by moving only the fifth movable body 115 are set. That is, when the movable effect pattern KP1 is determined, a movable effect in which the first to fourth movable bodies 111 to 114 constituting the first interlocking effect part G1 are interlocked is performed, and the movable effect pattern KP2 is determined. When the movable effect pattern KP3 is determined, a movable effect in which the fifth to sixth movable bodies 115 to 116 constituting the second interlocked effect part G2 are interlocked is performed. A single movable effect is performed by the fifth movable body 115 of the movable bodies constituting the effect section G2. At this time, the effect control CPU 65a controls to display the contents of the display effects determined in the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 on the effect display device 17, and the LED 121a to LED 121a to the light emission modes determined in the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3. The light emission control board 72 controls the light emission of 126a (see FIG. 13A).

  Here, the operation timings of the drive motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the movable movable bodies 111 to 116 are set in the movable presentation patterns KP1 to KP2 that specify the movable presentation by the plurality of movable bodies. When the effect control CPU 65a outputs a control signal and drives the drive motors M1 to M6 at an operation timing determined by KP1 to KP2, the movable bodies 111 to 116 are movable. Further, the movable production patterns KP1 to KP2 define a moving order when moving the movable bodies 111 to 116 from the original position to the movable position, and move the movable bodies 111 to 116 from the movable position to the original position. The return operation sequence is determined. That is, in a normal operation state (that is, a state in which the effect control CPU 65a does not determine that the movable bodies 111 to 116 are operating abnormally) described later, when the movable effect pattern is determined (when the movable bodies 111 to 116 are moved). ), The production control CPU 65a outputs a control signal at the operation timing determined in the movable production patterns KP1 to KP2 so that the movable bodies 111 to 116 operate in the movable sequence and the return operation sequence, and the corresponding drive motors M1 to M1. M6 is driven (see FIG. 13A).

  The movable order and return order of the movable bodies 111 to 116 in the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP2 are determined for each of the movable body groups GR1, GR2, and GR3. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10 (a), the movable effect pattern KP1 is the first movable body 111 relative to the first movable body 111 and the second movable body 112 included in the first movable body group GR1. The movable order is determined so that the second drive motor M2 corresponding to the second movable body 112 is driven (movable rank 2) after the corresponding first drive motor M1 is driven (movable rank 1). The return operation order is determined so as to drive the first drive motor M1 corresponding to the first movable body 111 (return order 2) after driving the second drive motor M2 corresponding to 112 (return order 1). Similarly, the movable effect pattern KP1 drives (movable) a third drive motor M3 corresponding to the third movable body 113 with respect to the third movable body 113 and the fourth movable body 114 included in the second movable body group GR2. The order of movement is determined so that the fourth drive motor M4 corresponding to the fourth movable body 114 is driven (movability rank 2) after the order 1), and the fourth drive motor M4 corresponding to the fourth movable body 114 is driven. After the (return order 1), the return operation order is determined so as to drive the third drive motor M3 corresponding to the third movable body 113 (return order 2).

  That is, the movable effect pattern KP1 is included in the movable bodies 111 and 112 included in the first movable body group GR1 and in the movable section included in the second movable body group GR2, which may contact each other depending on the operation timing of the movable bodies 111 to 114. In each of the bodies 113 and 114, the movable order and the return operation order are determined so that the movable bodies are operated at a timing at which the movable bodies do not contact each other. Further, in the first interlocking effect portion G1 of the embodiment, the movable bodies 111 and 112 included in the first movable body group GR1 and the movable bodies 113 and 114 included in the second movable body group GR2 are described above. It is comprised so that it may not touch mutually. Therefore, the movable effect pattern KP1 drives the drive motors M1 to M4 simultaneously between the movable bodies 111 and 112 included in the first movable body group GR1 and the movable bodies 113 and 114 included in the second movable body group GR2. It is set to be able to. That is, when the movable bodies 111 to 114 included in the first interlocking effect portion G1 are moved from the original position to the movable position, the movable effect pattern KP1 of the embodiment is included in the first movable body group GR1. The first drive motor M1 and the third drive motor M3 are driven so that the body 111 and the third movable body 113 included in the second movable body group GR2 are simultaneously moved, and the movable included in the first interlocking effect portion G1. When the bodies 111 to 114 are moved from the movable position to the original position, the second movable body 112 included in the first movable body group GR1 and the fourth movable body 114 included in the second movable body group GR2 are simultaneously The drive timings of the drive motors M1 to M4 are set so that the second drive motor M2 and the fourth drive motor M4 are driven to move.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 10A to 12, the movable effect pattern KP2 is the fifth movable body 115 with respect to the fifth movable body 115 and the sixth movable body 116 included in the third movable body group GR3. The movable order is determined so that the sixth drive motor M6 corresponding to the sixth movable body 116 is driven (movable rank 2) after the fifth drive motor M5 corresponding to (movable rank 1) is driven. The return operation order is determined so that the fifth drive motor M5 corresponding to the body 115 and the sixth drive motor M6 corresponding to the sixth movable body 116 are simultaneously driven (return order 1). Here, similarly, the movable effect pattern KP3 in which the fifth movable body 115 included in the third movable body group GR3 is movable drives only the fifth drive motor M5 corresponding to the fifth movable body 115 (movable order 1). The moving order is determined as described above, and the return operation order is determined so as to drive only the fifth drive motor M5 corresponding to the fifth movable body 115 (return order 1). As described above, the movable effect pattern KP2 is set such that the movable effect of moving the sixth movable body 116 from the original position to the movable position after the fifth movable body 115 is moved from the original position to the movable position is set. As for whether or not the sixth movable body 116 is operated after the fifth movable body 115 is operated, the player has a sense of expectation to enhance the interest of the game. Further, as described above, since the fifth and sixth movable bodies 115 and 116 are configured so that the moving regions do not overlap with each other and do not come into contact with each other, in the returning operation to return from the movable position to the original position. Can drive the drive motors M5 and M6 corresponding to the fifth and sixth movable bodies 115 and 116 simultaneously to quickly return the movable bodies 115 and 116 to the original positions.

(About movable order)
Here, when the movable bodies 111 to 114 of the first and second movable body groups GR1 and G2 are moved, the movable bodies 112 and 114 of the movable order 2 are moved after the movable bodies 111 and 113 of the movable order 1 are moved. As shown in FIG. 11 (a), the driving timings to be moved are such that the movable bodies 111 and 113 in the movable order 1 are moved from the original position to the movable position and then the driving motors M1 and M3 are driven and then the movable body in the movable order 2 is moved. The drive motors M2 and M4 can be driven to move the 112 and 114 from the original position to the movable position. That is, by moving one of the movable bodies that may be in contact with each other to the movable position and then moving the other movable body, it is possible to prevent contact between the movable bodies that may be in contact with each other.

  When moving the movable bodies 111 to 114 of the first and second movable body groups GR1 and G2, the movable bodies 112 and 114 of the movable order 2 are moved after the movable bodies 111 and 113 of the movable order 1 are moved. As the drive timing, as shown in FIG. 11 (b), after the drive motors M1 and M3 are driven to move the movable bodies 111 and 113 of the movable order 1 from the original positions to the movable positions, the drive motors In the middle of driving M1 and M3, the drive motors M2 and M4 can be driven to move the movable bodies 112 and 114 having the movable order 2 from the original position to the movable position. In this case, a time difference from driving the drive motors M1 and M3 corresponding to the movable bodies 111 and 113 in the movable order 1 to driving the drive motors M2 and M4 corresponding to the movable bodies 112 and 114 in the movable order 2 is determined. TD1 is a timing after one of the movable bodies that may come into contact (movable bodies 111 and 113 in the movable order 1) moves to a position that does not contact the other movable body (movable bodies 112 and 114 in the movable order 2). Thus, it is preferable that the other movable body (the movable bodies 112 and 114 of the movable order 2) starts to move. In this way, by moving one of the movable bodies that may be in contact with each other to the movable position, the other movable body is moved while preventing contact between the movable bodies that may be in contact with each other. Can be moved quickly.

(Return operation sequence)
Further, when moving the movable bodies 111 to 114 of the first and second movable body groups GR1 and G2, the movable bodies 111 and 113 of the movable order 2 are moved after the movable bodies 112 and 114 of the return order 1 are moved. As the drive timing, as shown in FIG. 12A, after the drive motors M2 and M4 that are driven to return the movable bodies 112 and 114 in the return order 1 to the original positions are stopped, the movable body 111 in the return order 2 is stopped. , 113 can be configured to start driving the next drive motors M1, M3 determined in the return operation sequence so as to return them to their original positions. That is, by moving one of the movable bodies that may be in contact with each other to the original position and then moving the other movable body, it is possible to prevent contact between the movable bodies that may contact each other.

  Further, when moving the movable bodies 111 to 114 of the first and second movable body groups GR1 and G2, the movable bodies 111 and 113 having the return order 2 are moved after the movable bodies 112 and 114 having the return order 1 are moved. As the drive timing, as shown in FIG. 12B, after the drive motors M2 and M4 are driven to return the movable bodies 112 and 114 of the return order 1 to the original positions, the drive motors M2 and M4 are turned on. In the middle of driving, it is possible to start driving the next drive motors M1 and M3 determined in the return operation order so that the movable bodies 111 and 113 in the return order 2 are returned to the original positions. In this case, a time difference from driving the drive motors M2 and M4 corresponding to the movable bodies 112 and 114 in the return order 1 to driving the drive motors M1 and M3 corresponding to the movable bodies 111 and 113 in the return order 2 is determined. TD2 is a timing after one of the movable bodies that may come into contact (the movable bodies 112 and 114 in the return order 1) moves to a position that does not contact the other movable body (the movable bodies 111 and 113 in the return order 2). Thus, it is preferable that the other movable body (the movable bodies 111 and 113 having the return order 2) starts to move. In this way, by moving the other movable body in the middle of returning one of the movable bodies that may come into contact with each other to the original position, it is possible to prevent the deployment of the movable bodies that may contact each other while Fast movable production is possible.

(About processing on the production control board)
Next, a process executed by the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 based on the control program will be described. The effect control CPU 65a shifts to a state in which a game on the pachinko machine 10 is possible after executing an initial setting process such as a security check in accordance with power-on of the pachinko machine 10. In this state, normal processing is executed at a predetermined control cycle (every 4 ms). Here, in the normal process executed by the effect control CPU 65a, a random number update process for updating various random numbers for effect control, a timer update process for measuring time, a command input / output process for inputting / outputting various commands, Processing related to the execution of effects during fluctuations, processing for setting flags, processing related to execution of effects during win games, and the like are executed.

  That is, the effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 determines an effect pattern to be executed in the symbol change effect based on the special figure change pattern designation command input from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a). An effect pattern designation command for designating the effect pattern is output to the display control board 70, the light emission control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. When the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command is input, the production control CPU 65a decorates each symbol row to be finally stopped and displayed on the production display device 17 according to the special symbol stop symbol designation corresponding to the command. Determine the figure. That is, when the symbol designated by the special symbol 1 designation command or the special symbol 2 designation command is a symbol per special symbol, the effect control CPU 65a displays each symbol sequence so that the symbol combination of the decorative symbols displayed per special symbol is obtained. The decoration drawing is determined.

  The effect control CPU 65a sets the probability variation information flag and the variation information flag based on the special figure 1 designation command and the special figure 2 designation command output from the main control CPU 60a. Specifically, when the special figure 1 or special figure 2 specified by the special figure 1 designation or special figure 2 designation command corresponds to the symbol per special figure to which the probability variation state is assigned, the probability variation information flag indicating the probability variation state is set. The probability variation information flag is set to “0” when it is set to “1” and it corresponds to a symbol per special symbol that is not given a probability variation state. Further, when the special figure 1 or special figure 2 specified by the special figure 1 designation or special figure 2 designation command corresponds to a symbol per special figure to which the variable state is given, a variable information flag indicating the variable state is set. The variable information flag is set to “0” when it is set to “1” and it corresponds to a symbol per special figure that is not given a variable state. Further, the variable information flag is set to “0” based on the variable end command output from the main control board 60. That is, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is configured such that the effect control CPU 65a can specify the gaming state.

  Then, at the stop timing of the decoration of each symbol row specified by the effect pattern, a decoration designation command for each row is output to the display control board 70, the light emission control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a starts measuring time by a timer means (not shown) at the same time when the special figure variation pattern designation command is input, and the left decoration drawing at the stop timing of the decoration of the left symbol row. A designation command is output, a right decoration designating command is output at the stop timing of the decoration drawing of the right design row, and an interior decoration designating command is output at the stop timing of the decoration drawing of the middle design row.

  In addition, when the stop symbol designated by the special symbol designation command is a missing symbol, the effect control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination capable of recognizing the deviation. The effect control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination capable of recognizing a detachment including a reach formation symbol when the special figure variation pattern for the detachment reach effect is instructed. On the other hand, the effect control CPU 65a determines a symbol combination that can recognize a detachment that does not include a reach formation symbol when a special-figure variation pattern for the detachment effect is instructed. In addition, when the effect control CPU 65a inputs an all symbols stop command, it outputs the command to the display control board 70, the light emission control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like.

(About production control)
Next, processing executed on the effect control board 65 will be described. In the effect control board 65, when the change start control command is input, processing related to the change start of the symbol change effect is performed. The effect control CPU 65a of the effect control board 65 determines an effect pattern to be executed in the symbol variation effect based on the special diagram variation pattern designation command input from the main control CPU 60a, and designates the determined effect pattern. The designation command is output to the light emission control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. That is, the effect control CPU 65a functions as effect execution control means for controlling the execution of the effect based on the determination of the main control CPU 60a.

  Here, the effect patterns that can be selected by the effect control CPU 65a are classified for each special figure fluctuation pattern, and an effect pattern corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern is selected. In addition, when the special figure 1 designation command or the special figure 2 designation command is input, the effect control CPU 65a displays each symbol sequence to be finally stopped and displayed on the effect display device 17 in accordance with the stop symbol designation of the special figure corresponding to the command. Determine the decoration. In other words, when the symbol designated by the special symbol 1 designation command or the special symbol 2 designation command is a symbol per special symbol, the effect control CPU 65a decorates each symbol row so as to be a symbol combination of the ornamental symbol displayed as a jackpot display. The figure is determined.

  Then, at the stop timing of the decorative drawing of each symbol row specified by the effect pattern, the decorative drawing designation command of each row is output to the light emission control board 72, the sound control board 73, and the like. Specifically, the effect control CPU 65a starts measuring time by a timer means (not shown) at the same time when the special figure variation pattern designation command is input, and the left decoration drawing at the stop timing of the decoration of the left symbol row. A designation command is output, a right decoration designating command is output at the stop timing of the decoration drawing of the right design row, and an interior decoration designating command is output at the stop timing of the decoration drawing of the middle design row.

(Display control board 70)
The display control board 70 is provided with a display control CPU 70a. A display control ROM 70b and a display control RAM 70c are connected to the display control CPU 70a. An effect display device 17 is connected to the display control board 70 (display control CPU 70a). In the display control ROM 70b, a display control program for controlling the display contents of the effect display device 17 is stored. The display control ROM 70b stores various image data (image data such as symbols, various background images, characters, characters, etc.). The display control RAM 70c stores (sets) various types of information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

(About power supply board 200)
In addition, the pachinko machine 10 is provided with a power supply board 200 that generates necessary power supply voltages for each part from an external power source (for example, AC 24 V) of the amusement hall and supplies them to various components constituting the pachinko machine 10. Yes. As shown in FIG. 5, the power supply board 200 includes a power switch 201 for switching ON / OFF of power supplied to the pachinko machine 10 and a clear switch 202 for initializing (clearing) the control RAMs 60c, 65c, 70c. Is provided. Further, the power supply board 200 is provided with a power-off monitoring circuit 203 that is connected to the power switch 201 and outputs a power-ON signal and a power-OFF signal to the main control board 60 in response to ON / OFF switching of the power switch 201. In addition, a clear switch circuit 204 connected to the clear switch 202 is provided. In the first embodiment, only when the power switch 201 is turned on while the clear switch 202 is turned on, the clear signal is output from the clear switch circuit 204 to the control boards 60, 65, and 70, and the clear signal is received. The control boards 60, 65, and 70 are set to perform a clear process for initializing the control RAMs 60c, 65c, and 70c. That is, in the first embodiment, the power switch 201, the clear switch circuit 204, and the clear switch 202 constitute a clear unit. The clear switch circuit 204 and the clear switch 202 constitute a clear means, and when the clear switch 202 is turned on, a clear signal can be output from the clear switch circuit 204 to the control boards 60, 65, and 70. . In the following description, executing the clear process may be referred to as RAM clear.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the power supply board 200 has a power supply circuit (power supply means) for converting an external power supply (AC 24 V) of the game hall into a power supply voltage (for example, DC 30 V) supplied to various electrical components of the pachinko machine 10. 205 is provided. The control boards 60, 65, and 70 are directly or indirectly connected to the power supply circuit 205, and the power supply circuit 205 corresponds to the power supply voltage after the conversion process to the control boards 60, 65, and 70. The power supply voltage to be supplied is converted into a predetermined power supply voltage to be supplied, and the converted power supply voltage is supplied to the corresponding control boards 60, 65 and 70. The power supply voltage supplied from the power supply circuit 205 to the control boards 60, 65, and 70 is supplied to various electric devices connected to the control boards 60, 65, and 70 by wiring.

  The power supply board 200 is provided with the power-off monitoring circuit 203 connected to the power supply circuit 205, and the power-off monitoring circuit 203 may be a power supply voltage supplied to the power supply circuit 205 (hereinafter also referred to as a monitoring power supply voltage). Configured to monitor voltage values). Specifically, the power-off monitoring circuit 203 determines whether or not the monitored power supply voltage has dropped to a predetermined voltage (hereinafter also referred to as a threshold voltage). Note that the threshold voltage is a minimum voltage (for example, DC 20 V) necessary for operating the electrical components (for example, the detection sensor) of the pachinko machine 10 without causing any trouble in the game. Here, the monitored power supply voltage drops to the threshold voltage, for example, when the power is turned off (power is turned off) or during a power failure. In this case, since power is not supplied to the pachinko machine 10, the monitoring power supply voltage drops to the threshold voltage. The threshold voltage is set to a value that is higher by a predetermined margin than the voltage at which the electrical component stops operating.

  The power supply board 200 is provided with a reset signal circuit 206 that is connected to the power-off monitoring circuit 203. When the determination result is affirmative (that is, when the monitoring power supply voltage is equal to or lower than the threshold voltage), the power-off monitoring circuit 203 monitors the power supply for the main control board 60, the effect control board 65 and the reset signal circuit 206. It is configured to output a power-off signal indicating that the voltage has dropped to the threshold voltage. The reset signal circuit 206 outputs a reset signal to the main control board 60, the effect control board 65, and the display control board 70 at the start of power supply (when power is turned on or when power is restored) and when a power-off signal is input. The operation of the main control board 60, the effect control board 65, and the display control board 70 is regulated.

  The power supply board 200 is provided with a backup power supply 207 such as a capacitor. When the main power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is turned off and the supply of power is stopped (power supply from an external power supply by turning off the power switch 201 or a power failure, etc.) When the power cut-off signal is output from the power cut-off monitoring circuit 203 due to the interruption of the power), power is supplied from the backup power supply 207 to the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a. The backup power supply 207 is configured so that both control CPUs 60a and 65a can supply power over the time required to store (write) various information stored in the corresponding control RAMs 60c and 65c in a backup area to be described later. Has been. Further, both the control RAMs 60c and 65c are configured to hold various information stored in the backup area even after the power supply is cut off.

(About the configuration related to power recovery processing)
The main control RAM 60c and the effect control RAM 65c are provided with a backup area in addition to a regular storage area used for temporarily storing the various information during operation of the pachinko machine 10. In this backup area, when the power supply is cut off due to a power failure or the like, the power supply is cut off in order to restore the state of the pachinko machine 10 to the state when the power supply is cut off at the start of power supply (at the time of power recovery). This is an area for storing various information at the time. In the first embodiment, various information that can specify the game state such as a random number (holding contents), the number of holdings, a special figure, a universal figure, a timer value, a flag (probability change flag, variable flag, big hit flag, universal figure flag), etc. However, while the pachinko machine 10 is operating, it is stored in the regular storage area, and when the power supply is cut off, various information stored in the regular storage area is stored in the backup area. Yes. In addition, storage (writing) to the backup area is executed in the power-off process when the power supply is cut off (when a power-off signal is input), and various information stored in the backup area is read out (to the regular storage area). Storage) is executed in the power recovery process at the start of power supply (at the time of power recovery).

  Further, a backup power source 207 of the power supply board 200 is connected to the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a. The main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a are operated while being guaranteed by the power supply voltage (for example, DC5V) supplied from the backup power supply 207 when the monitoring power supply voltage is cut off (decrease to the threshold voltage). Various information stored in the regular storage area of the main control RAM 60c and the effect control RAM 65c is stored in the backup area, and the various information can be stored and retained even after the power supply from the power supply circuit 205 is cut off. That is, the gaming state of the pachinko machine 10 when the power supply is cut off, that is, whether or not the probability variation state or the variation state is given, whether it is a big hit game, whether it is a game per normal figure, It is possible to back up various information such as the number of holds. In the first embodiment, the main control RAM 60c and the effect control RAM 65c have a function as backup means for storing game information when the power supply from the power supply circuit 205 is cut off and holding it even after the power supply is cut off. Yes.

(About power-off processing)
Next, the power-off process executed by the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a when the power supply is interrupted will be described.

  When the power-off signal from the power-off monitoring circuit 203 is input, the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a perform power-off processing based on the power-off processing program among the control programs stored in the corresponding control RAMs 60c and 65c. Execute. The power-off monitoring circuit 203 outputs a power-off signal to the main control CPU 60a, the effect control CPU 65a, and the reset signal circuit 206 at the timing when the monitored power supply voltage drops to the threshold voltage. Thereby, before the various structural members of the pachinko machine 10 become inoperable, the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a each execute a power-off process.

  In the power-off process, the power is supplied from the backup power source 207 of the power supply board 200 to the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a, and each control CPU 60a, 65a stores and holds in the regular storage area of the corresponding control RAM 60c, 65c. The various control information is stored and held in the backup areas of the control RAMs 60c and 65c. Next, each control CPU 60a, 65a prohibits access to the corresponding control RAM 60c, 65c, and waits for the input of a reset signal from the reset signal circuit 206. And each control CPU60a, 65a will control operation | movement of control CPU60a, 65a, if a reset signal is input. After the power supply is cut off, various information stored in the backup area by the power-off process is stored and held as backup data.

(About startup processing at power-on)
When power is applied to the pachinko machine 10 (power supply is started), the reset signal circuit 206 resets the main control CPU 60a, the effect control CPU 65a, and the display control CPU 70a until a predetermined regulation time elapses. The signal is continuously output. When the input of the reset signal once input stops, the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a execute a startup process (recovery process) based on the startup process program stored in the corresponding control ROM 60b, 65b. Thus, the reset signal from the power supply board 200 (reset signal circuit 206) functions as a start instruction signal for instructing start-up of the main control board 60 (main control CPU 60a) and the effect control board 65 (effect control CPU 65a). The reset signal circuit 206 of the substrate 200 functions as a start instruction unit that outputs a start instruction signal (reset signal). In other words, each of the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a is configured to execute a starting process based on the input of the reset signal starting instruction signal from the reset signal circuit 206 of the power supply board 200. The effect control CPU 65a sets the activation process flag when starting the activation process (for example, “1”) and clears the activation process flag when the activation process ends (for example, sets it to “0”). ) Is configured. That is, it is possible to determine whether or not the startup process is being executed by referring to the startup process flag in the startup process.

  Further, in this activation process, it is determined whether or not the clear switch 202 is operated, and in the case of negative, when the power supply is cut off based on various control information stored in the corresponding control RAMs 60c and 65c (before ). When it is determined that the clear switch 202 is operated in the startup process, various control information stored and held in the control RAMs 60c and 65c is erased (RAM clear). The effect control CPU 65a that has returned to the state before the power supply is cut off outputs various control commands that specify control information stored and managed in the effect control RAM 65c to the display control CPU 70a. And display control CPU70a controls the display content of the effect display apparatus 17 based on the control command input from the effect control CPU65a.

  Moreover, in the starting process which presentation control CPU65a performs, the initial operation process which performs the initial operation check of each movable body 111-116 is performed. In this initial operation process, the effect control CPU 65a outputs an initial movable signal to the drive motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the movable bodies 111 to 114, and whether or not the movable bodies 111 to 116 operate normally. It is configured to check whether or not (abnormal operation). Here, the initial movable signal is output to the corresponding drive motors M1 to M6 at a predetermined timing so that each movable body 111 to 116 performs an operation of moving from the original position to the movable position and returning from the movable position to the original position. Control signal (pulse signal). And when it determines with operation | movement abnormality of any movable body 111-116 in the initial stage operation process of this starting process, the effect control CPU65a performs the abnormal stop process mentioned later, and the movable body which operation | movement abnormality generate | occur | produced It is comprised so that the drive based on the movable production | presentation pattern KP1-KP3 of the drive motors M1-M6 corresponding to the movable body containing 111-116 may be stopped.

(Regarding control related to abnormal operation of movable body)
Next, a control configuration when an operation abnormality occurs in any of the movable bodies 111 to 116 will be described. In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when an operation abnormality occurs in any of the movable bodies 111 to 116 when performing a movable effect, an operation abnormality occurs until a predetermined release condition described later is satisfied. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to perform an abnormal stop process for stopping (prohibiting) driving of the drive motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the movable bodies 111 to 116. That is, when the effect control CPU 65a outputs a control signal to drive the drive motors M1 to M6 under a predetermined drive condition (movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3) so as to move the movable bodies 111 to 116, the drive condition is satisfied. The effect control CPU 65a determines whether the movable bodies 111 to 116 are performing the combined operation based on the detection signals of the position detection sensors SE1a to SE6, SE1b to SE6b, and the movable bodies 111 to 116 perform an operation that does not meet the driving conditions. In this case, the movable bodies 111 to 116 are determined to be abnormal in operation. In the case of an abnormal operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116, the drive motor corresponding to the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operational abnormality has occurred until the effect control CPU 65a executes the abnormal stop process and the release condition is satisfied. M1 to M6 are configured not to be driven based on the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3.

  In other words, when it is determined that the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is abnormal, the drive motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred until a predetermined release condition is satisfied. Thus, the production control CPU 65a stops outputting drive signals based on the movable production patterns KP1 to KP3. In the embodiment, when it is determined that the movable bodies 111 to 116 are operating abnormally, the effect control CPU 65a sets (for example, sets “1” or “2”) a drive stop flag in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM 65c. When the drive stop flag is set, the effect control CPU 65a is configured not to output a drive signal at the operation timing based on the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3. When the drive stop flag is not set (for example, “0”), the effect control CPU 65a can output a drive signal. That is, when driving the drive motors M1 to M6, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to refer to the drive stop flag, and the output of the drive signals to the drive motors M1 to M6 is allowed according to the set state of the drive stop flag. Whether or not to be done is decided. In the following description, the predetermined condition that the production control CPU 65a determines that the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is abnormal may be referred to as an abnormality determination condition. That is, the abnormality control process is performed when the production control CPU 65a determines that the abnormality determination condition is satisfied.

  Here, in the embodiment, whether or not an operation abnormality has occurred in the movable bodies 111 to 116 is determined based on each of the drive motors M1 to M1 in the operation timing based on the determined movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 or the initial operation process of the activation process. This is performed based on the detection states of the position detection sensors SE1a to SE6a, SE1b to SE6b when the effect control CPU 65a outputs a control signal so as to drive M6. In the embodiment, when the production control CPU 65a outputs a control signal to move from the original position to the movable position, the original position detection sensors SE1a to SE6a corresponding to the movable bodies 111 to 116 to be moved are not detected from the detection state. It is set as the first abnormality determination condition that it does not switch to the state (that is, does not move from the original position), and the presentation control CPU 65a executes the abnormal stop process when the first abnormality determination condition is satisfied. Has been. In addition, when the production control CPU 65a outputs a control signal that outputs only the number of pulses necessary to move from the original position to the movable position, the movable position corresponding to the movable bodies 111 to 116 to be moved. The second abnormality determination condition is set such that the detection sensors SE1b to SE6b do not switch from the non-detection state to the detection state (that is, do not move to the movable position), and an effect is produced as the second abnormality determination condition is satisfied. The control CPU 65a is configured to execute an abnormal stop process. Then, when the production control CPU 65a outputs a control signal so as to move from the movable position toward the original position, the movable position detection sensors SE1b to SE6b corresponding to the movable bodies 111 to 116 to be moved are changed from the detection state to the non-detection state. It is set as the third abnormality determination condition that it does not switch (that is, does not move from the movable position), and the production control CPU 65a is configured to execute an abnormal stop process when the third abnormality determination condition is satisfied. Yes. Further, the original position corresponding to the movable bodies 111 to 116 to be moved when the production control CPU 65a outputs a control signal that only outputs the number of pulses that is necessary to move from the movable position to the original position. The fourth abnormality determination condition is set such that the detection sensors SE1a to SE6a do not switch from the non-detection state to the detection state (that is, do not move to the original position), and an effect is produced as the fourth abnormality determination condition is satisfied. The control CPU 65a is configured to execute an abnormal stop process.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when the effect control CPU 65a determines that any of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is operating abnormally, a plurality of movable bodies 111 to 116 including the operating bodies in which the abnormal operation has occurred in the abnormal stop process. The driving motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the movable bodies 111 to 116 are configured to stop (prohibit) driving. Specifically, when an operation abnormality occurs in the movable bodies 111 to 116, a drive motor corresponding to the movable bodies 111 to 116 in the movable body groups GR1 to GR3 including the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to control so as to stop driving of M1 to M6. As described above, by stopping the driving of the drive motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the movable bodies of the movable body groups GR1 to GR3 including the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred, the movable body 111 in which the operation abnormality has occurred is stopped. It is possible to prevent the cause of the operation abnormality from being deteriorated by the operation of ˜116, and to avoid the problems associated with the operation abnormality of the movable body.

  Specifically, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13B, when an operation abnormality occurs in any of the first movable body 111 and the second movable body 112 included in the first movable body group GR1, Until the predetermined release condition is satisfied, the drive motors M1 and M2 corresponding to the first and second movable bodies 111 and 112 are configured to stop driving and are included in the second movable body group GR2. When an abnormal operation occurs in any of the third movable body 113 and the fourth movable body 114, it corresponds to each of the third and fourth movable bodies 113, 114 until a predetermined release condition is satisfied. The drive motors M3 and M4 are configured to stop driving. That is, when an operation abnormality occurs, all the drive motors M1 to M1 corresponding to the movable bodies 111 to 114 included in each of the movable body groups GR1 and GR2 whose movement regions overlap with the movable bodies 111 to 114 in which the operation abnormality has occurred. By stopping the driving of M4, contact of the movable bodies 111 to 114 can be prevented even when the movable bodies 111 to 114 are stopped without being positioned.

  Further, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13B, when an operation abnormality occurs in any of the movable bodies 111 to 114 included in any of the first and second movable body groups GR1 and GR2, Drive motors M1 to M4 corresponding not only to the movable bodies included in the corresponding groups GR1 and GR2, but also to the first to fourth movable bodies 111 to 114 included in the first and second movable body groups GR1 and GR2, respectively. Is configured to stop driving. Then, when an operation abnormality occurs in any of the fifth movable body 115 and the sixth movable body 116 included in the third movable body group GR3, the fifth and the fifth until the predetermined release condition is satisfied. The drive motors M5 and M6 corresponding to the sixth movable bodies 115 and 116 are configured to stop driving. That is, when an abnormal operation occurs in any of the movable bodies 111 to 114 included in any of the first and second movable body groups GR1 and GR2, the first period until the predetermined release condition is satisfied. In the case where an operation abnormality occurs in any of the fifth movable body 115 and the sixth movable body 116 included in the third movable body group G3. Until the predetermined release condition is satisfied, the movable effect is not performed by the second interlocking effect unit G2.

  Here, in the embodiment, when the operation abnormality occurs in any of the movable bodies 111 to 114 included in any of the first and second movable body groups GR1 and GR2, the effect control CPU 65a sets the drive stop flag. The first value (eg, “1”) is set. That is, when the drive stop flag has the first value, the effect control CPU 65a includes the first to fourth movable bodies included in the first and second movable body groups GR1 and GR2 at the operation timing based on the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3. The drive signals are not output to the drive motors M1 to M4 corresponding to 111 to 114, respectively. Similarly, when an operation abnormality occurs in any of the movable bodies 115 to 116 included in any of the third movable body groups GR3, the effect control CPU 65a sets the drive stop flag to a second value (for example, “2”). )). Thereby, when the drive stop flag is the second value, the effect control CPU 65a of the fifth to sixth movable bodies 115 to 116 included in the third movable body group GR3 at the operation timing based on the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3. A drive signal is not output to the corresponding drive motors M5 to M6.

  As described above, the first interlocking effect unit G1 that performs a predetermined movable effect by forming a specific form by moving the first to fourth movable members 111 to 114 to the movable position is partially movable. When the abnormal operation occurs in the bodies 111 to 114, the first to fourth movable bodies 111 to 114 are stopped by stopping the movement of all the movable bodies 111 to 114 that constitute the first interlocking effect portion G1. Thus, an unintended form is formed to prevent inconsistency in the movable performance. In addition, the second interlocking effect part G2 that executes a movable effect suggesting an expectation degree that a winning game is caused by the order and the number of movable members movable among the fifth to sixth movable members 115 to 116, When a malfunction occurs in some of the movable bodies 115 to 116, a movable effect that cannot normally occur by stopping the movement of all the movable bodies 115 to 116 that constitute the second interlocking effect portion G2. Is prevented from being performed on the outer shape.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 10B, when an operation abnormality occurs in any of the movable bodies 111 to 114 included in the first and second movable body groups GR1 and GR2, the third movable body group GR3 is used. The drive motors MT5 to MT6 corresponding to the movable bodies 115 to 116 included in the drive unit are allowed to be driven, and an operation abnormality occurs in any of the movable bodies 111 to 114 included in the third movable body group GR3. In this case, the driving motors MT1 to MT6 corresponding to the movable bodies 111 to 114 included in the first and second movable body groups GR1 and GR2 are allowed to be driven. That is, when the drive stop flag is the first value, the effect control CPU 65a includes the fifth to sixth movable bodies 115 to 116 included in the third movable body group GR3 at the operation timing based on the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3. It is allowed to output drive signals to the drive motors M5 to M6 corresponding to the above. Similarly, when the drive stop flag is the second value, the effect control CPU 65a is included in the first and second movable body groups GR1 and GR2 at the operation timing based on the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3. It is configured to be allowed to output drive signals to the drive motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the fourth movable bodies 111 to 114, respectively.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 10B, when an abnormal operation occurs in any of the movable bodies 111 to 114 included in the first and second movable body groups GR1 and GR2, the movable effect patterns KP2 to KP3 are displayed. If determined, the drive motors M5 to MT6 corresponding to the fifth and sixth movable bodies 115 to 116 included in the third movable body group GR3 are driven by the presentation control CPU 65a based on the movable presentation patterns KP2 to KP3. Thus, the movable effect is performed by the second interlocking effect part G2. Similarly, when an operation abnormality has occurred in any of the movable bodies 115 to 116 included in the third movable body group GR3, when the movable effect pattern KP1 is determined, the first is based on the movable effect pattern KP1. The drive motors M1 to MT4 corresponding to the first to fourth movable bodies 111 to 114 included in the first and second movable body groups GR1 and GR2 are driven by the effect control CPU 65a, and the movable effect by the first interlocking effect portion G1. Is to be done. In this way, by allowing the movable effect to be performed even before the release condition is satisfied, it is possible to prevent the number of movable effects that are executed from being extremely reduced and the interest of the game from being impaired. Further, even in a situation where an operation abnormality occurs in the movable bodies 111 to 116, the drive motor is driven under the driving conditions (the driving timings determined in the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3) before determining the operation abnormality when the movement effect is performed. By driving M1 to M6, a game effect without a sense of incongruity can be performed. In addition, a normal movable effect is performed in another movable body group, thereby making it difficult for the player to notice that an abnormal operation has occurred.

(About display effects and flash effects)
Here, when the effect control CPU 65a determines the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 (that is, the movable display effect) in a state after determining that the movable members 111 to 116 are operating abnormally, the abnormal operation of the movable members 111 to 116 is determined. The effect control CPU 65a controls the effect display device 17 so that the display effect is displayed under the same conditions (contents determined in the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3) as before the occurrence of the event (FIG. 13B). )reference). That is, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being impaired by performing the same display effect even in a situation where it is determined that the movable bodies 111 to 116 are operating abnormally. Similarly, when the effect control CPU 65a determines the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 (that is, the movable light emission effect) after determining that the movable members 111 to 116 are operating abnormally, the abnormal operation of the movable members 111 to 116 is detected. Is controlled by the light emission control board 72 so that the LEDs 121a to 126a emit light under the same conditions as before the occurrence of light (light emission modes determined in the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3) (see FIG. 13B). That is, it is possible to prevent the entertainment of the game from being impaired by performing the same light emission effect even under the condition where it is determined that the movable bodies 111 to 116 are operating abnormally.

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment returns the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred to the original positions before stopping the driving of the drive motors M1 to M6 based on the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3. The corresponding drive motors M1 to M6 are configured to be driven. That is, when it is determined that any one of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is operating abnormally, after driving the corresponding drive motors M1 to M6 so as to return the movable bodies 111 to 116 where the operation abnormality has occurred to the original position, Until the predetermined release condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 65a performs an abnormal stop process for stopping driving of the drive motors M1 to M6 that are driven to return the movable bodies 111 to 116 to their original positions. That is, in the abnormal stop process, the drive motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the movable bodies 111 to 116 are returned to the original positions with respect to the movable bodies 111 to 116 whose movement areas overlap with the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred. This is a process set to execute a stop process for stopping (prohibiting) the driving of each of the drive motors M1 to M6 until a predetermined release condition is satisfied after the original position return process for driving is performed. As described above, when the movable bodies 111 to 116 are abnormally operated, the corresponding movable motors 111 to 116 are driven so as to return the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the abnormal operation has occurred to the original positions. Stopping at an unnatural position is prevented, and game effects other than a movable effect such as a display effect on the effect display device 17 are prevented from being obstructed by the movable bodies 111 to 116.

  Here, the drive motors M1 to M6 that are driven so as to return the movable bodies 111 to 116 to the original positions when it is determined that the operation is abnormal are the same as the drive motors M1 to M6 that are stopped due to the operation abnormality. It is comprised so that it may become the movable bodies 111-116. That is, when an operation abnormality occurs in any of the movable bodies 111 to 114 included in any of the first and second movable body groups GR1 and GR2, the first and second movable body groups GR1 and GR2 The drive motors M1 to M4 corresponding to the first to fourth movable bodies 111 to 114 included are driven to return the first to fourth movable bodies 111 to 114, respectively, and the third movable When an operation abnormality occurs in any of the movable bodies 115 to 116 included in the body group GR3, driving corresponding to each of the fifth to sixth movable bodies 115 to 116 included in the third movable body group GR3. Each of the motors M5 to M6 is driven to return each of the fifth to sixth movable bodies 115 to 116. That is, when it is determined that the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is abnormal, the movable body groups GR1 to GR3 including not only the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred but also the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred. The corresponding drive motors M1 to M6 are driven so as to return the first to sixth movable bodies 111 to 116 to their original positions in units of (or more precisely, linked production units G1 and G2 as units). Yes.

  Further, when it is determined that the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is abnormal, the drive motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the movable bodies 111 to 116 including the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred are driven in the return operation order. As described above, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to control the drive motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the movable bodies 111 to 116 including the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred in a predetermined return operation order. Yes. Note that the return operation order in the case of abnormal operation is the order determined for each of the movable body groups GR1, GR2, GR3 as described above (see FIG. 10A).

  That is, by driving the drive motors M1 to M4 in the return operation order due to abnormal operation, the movable bodies 111 and 112 and the second movable body group GR2 included in the first movable body group GR1 that may contact each other Each of the included movable bodies 113 and 114 can be operated at a timing at which the movable bodies do not come into contact with each other, as in the normal operation state where the operation is not abnormal. In addition, when the movable bodies 111 to 114 of the first and second movable body groups GR1 and G2 are returned to the original positions in accordance with the abnormal operation, the movable bodies 112 and 114 of the return order 1 are returned as in the normal operation state. After the drive motors M2 and M4 that have been driven to return to the original position are stopped, the next drive motors M1 and M3 that are set in the return operation sequence are driven so that the movable bodies 111 and 113 in the return order 2 are returned to the original position. It is possible to adopt a configuration (see FIG. 12A). Thereby, in the process which returns the movable bodies 111-114 to an original position with operation | movement abnormality, the contact of the movable bodies which may contact mutually can be prevented. Similarly, when the movable bodies 111 to 114 of the first and second movable body groups GR1 and G2 are returned to the original position in accordance with the operation abnormality, the drive motor is configured to return the movable bodies 112 and 114 of the return order 1 to the original position. After driving M2 and M4, while driving the drive motors M2 and M4, the next drive determined in the return operation order to return the movable bodies 111 and 113 in the return order 2 to their original positions. A configuration that starts driving the motors M1 and M3 can be employed (see FIG. 12B). In this case, it is possible to quickly retract the movable bodies 111 to 114 to the original position while preventing the movable bodies from returning to the original position due to an abnormal operation, thereby inhibiting other game effects such as display effects. Can be prevented.

  In addition, when it is determined that the movable bodies 111 to 116 are operating abnormally, in a normal operation state where there is no abnormal operation, the amount of drive (normal drive amount) or more required to return the movable bodies 111 to 116 from the movable position to the original position is exceeded. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to drive the corresponding drive motors M1 to M6 with the set original position return drive amount. The normal drive amount and the original position return drive amount are values set for the movable bodies 111 to 116, and when the movable bodies 111 to 116 are returned from the movable position to the original position when it is determined that the operation is abnormal. When the corresponding drive motors M1 to M6 are driven with the normal drive amount corresponding to each of the movable bodies 111 to 116, and the movable bodies 111 to 116 are returned from the movable position to the original position when it is determined that the operation is abnormal, The corresponding drive motors M1 to M6 are driven with the original position return drive amount corresponding to the movable bodies 111 to 116. The normal drive amount is set to coincide with the drive amounts of the drive motors M1 to M6 required when the movable bodies 111 to 116 are moved from the original position to the movable position in the normal operation state. That is, in the normal operation state, by driving the drive motors M1 to M6 of the movable bodies 111 to 116 at the original positions with the normal drive amount, the movable bodies 111 to 116 are moved to the movable position, and the movable bodies at the movable position are moved. By driving the drive motors M1 to M6 of the bodies 111 to 116 with the normal drive amount, the movable bodies 111 to 116 are returned to their original positions.

  For example, when the first drive motor M1 corresponding to returning the first movable body 111 in the movable position to the original position in the normal operation state is set to be driven with the normal drive amount for 200 steps, A driving amount of 200 steps or more (for example, 250 steps) is set as the original position return driving amount for returning the first movable body 111 from the movable position to the original position. When the second drive motor M2 corresponding to returning to the position is set to be driven by the normal drive amount of 300 steps, the original position return is made to return the second movable body 112 from the movable position to the original position abnormally. A driving amount of 300 steps or more (for example, 380 steps) is set as the driving amount. Similarly, for the third to sixth movable bodies 113 to 116, the original position return drive amount for returning the third to sixth movable bodies 113 to 116 from the movable position to the original position when the operation is abnormal is movable in the normal operation state. It is set to be equal to or greater than the normal drive amount of the drive motors M3 to M6 necessary for returning the corresponding third to sixth movable bodies 113 to 116 at the positions to the original positions.

  If it is determined that the movable bodies 111 to 116 are operating abnormally, the effect control CPU 65a is adapted to drive with the original position return drive amount (number of steps) set in accordance with the movable bodies 111 to 116 returned to the original positions. A control signal is output to the drive motors M1 to M6 to control the drive of the drive motors M1 to M6. That is, in the embodiment, when it is determined that the movable bodies 111 to 116 are operating abnormally, the corresponding drive motors M1 to M6 are operated with the original position return drive amount regardless of the positions of the movable bodies 111 to 116 at the determination time. Then, the effect control CPU 65a controls the movable bodies 111 to 116 to return them to their original positions. As described above, the drive motors M1 to M6 are driven with the original position return drive amount that is equal to or greater than the normal drive amount required to move the movable bodies 111 to 116 from the movable position to the original position. The bodies 111 to 116 are easily returned to the original positions. Here, the difference between the normal drive amount in the normal operation state and the original position return drive amount in the abnormal operation state can be determined as appropriate according to the value of the normal drive amount, and the normal drive amount is set large. It is preferable that the movable bodies 111 to 116 are set so that the difference from the original position return drive amount increases.

  Moreover, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, when it is determined that the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is abnormal, the abnormal stop process is performed regardless of the game progress state of the pachinko machine 10. That is, when the effect control CPU 65a determines that the movable bodies 111 to 116 are operating abnormally while the effect display device 17 performs the display effects based on the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3, the display effects are performed. Control is performed so that the corresponding drive motors M1 to M6 are driven so that the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality occurs are returned to the original positions. Similarly, when the effect control CPU 65a determines that the movable bodies 111 to 116 are operating abnormally while the light emitting effects based on the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 are being performed by the LEDs 121a to 126a, the light emitting effects are performed. Control is performed so that the corresponding drive motors M1 to M6 are driven so that the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality occurs are returned to the original positions. As described above, by executing the abnormal stop process regardless of the progress state of the game effect, the movable body including the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred can be quickly returned to the original position. ˜116 does not interfere with game effects (display effects and light emission effects).

  Moreover, when it determines with the operation | movement abnormality of the movable bodies 111-116, it is also possible to comprise so that an abnormal stop process may be performed after the game effect performed with the pachinko machine 10 is complete | finished. In this case, when the effect control CPU 65a determines that the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is abnormal while the display effect based on the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 is being performed on the effect display device 17, the movable effect. After the display effect based on the patterns KP1 to KP3 is finished (that is, after the symbol variation effect is finished), the corresponding drive motors M1 to M6 are driven so as to return the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred to the original positions. It is controlled to let you. Similarly, when the effect control CPU 65a determines that the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is abnormal while the light emitting effects based on the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 are being performed by the LEDs 121a to 126a, the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP1. The corresponding drive motors M1 to M6 are driven so that the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred are returned to the original positions after the light emission effect based on KP3 is completed (that is, after the symbol variation effect is ended). Be controlled. As described above, when an operation abnormality of the movable bodies 111 to 116 occurs while the game effect accompanied by the movable effect is being performed, the movable item in which the operation abnormality has occurred after the game effect (display effect or light-emitting effect) ends. By returning the body to the original position, it is possible to eliminate the unnaturalness that the movable bodies 111 to 116 return to the original position during the game production.

(Release conditions)
Here, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when an abnormal operation occurs in any of the movable bodies 111 to 116 when performing a movable effect, the occurrence of an abnormal operation (determination of the abnormal operation by the effect control CPU 65a). When the predetermined drive stop time has elapsed, the effect control CPU 65a can release the drive stop of the drive motors M1 to M6. As described above, in the embodiment, when a predetermined drive stop time elapses after the occurrence of the operation abnormality (determination of the operation abnormality by the effect control CPU 65a), the release condition and the setting for releasing the drive stop of the drive motors M1 to M6 are set. Has been. That is, a certain period of time elapses, such as when an operation abnormality occurs in any of the movable bodies 111 to 116 due to the step-out of the drive motors M1 to M6 due to vibrations to the pachinko machine 10 or the like. May cause the cause of abnormal operation. In such a case, the drive stop of the drive motors M1 to M6 is canceled when the drive stop time has elapsed since the occurrence of the operation abnormality, so that the drive of the drive motors M1 to M6 is stopped by the movable bodies 111 to 116. There is an advantage that the movable effect based on the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 can be restarted at an early stage.

  Specifically, in the pachinko machine 10 of the embodiment, the effect control board 65 is provided with timer means 66 for measuring the drive stop time, and when the effect control CPU 65a determines that the movable bodies 111 to 116 are operating abnormally, The timer means 66 is configured to start measuring the drive stop time. Then, when the timer means 66 measures the drive stop time, the effect control CPU 65a is configured to clear (set to “0”) the drive stop flag, and the operations defined in the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to be controllable so as to drive the drive motors M1 to M6 at the timing. Here, the drive stop time can be arbitrarily set, but in the embodiment, the timer means 66 is configured to measure 5 minutes as the drive stop time. If the effect control CPU 65a determines that the movable bodies 111 to 116 are operating abnormally when the drive motors M1 to M6 are driven based on the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3, as described above, the release condition is set next. Until the above is established, the effect control CPU 65a controls to stop the driving based on the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 of the drive motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the movable bodies including the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred. It is configured to

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, the effect control CPU 65a is provided with an accumulation counter 67 that counts the number of times that the movable bodies 111 to 116 are determined to be abnormal. The cumulative counter 67 is configured to increase the count value every time the effect control CPU 65a determines that the movable bodies 111 to 116 are operating abnormally. When the count value of the cumulative counter 67 reaches a predetermined threshold value. Is configured so that the effect control CPU 65a does not cancel the drive stop of the drive motors M1 to M6 when the timer means 66 measures the drive stop time. That is, the production control CPU 65a is configured not to clear (set to “0”) the drive stop flag (maintain the flag to “1”), and is driven at the operation timings defined in the movable production patterns KP1 to KP3. The motors M1 to M6 are not driven. In the embodiment, the threshold is set to 3 times, and after the effect control CPU 65a determines that the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is abnormal twice, the drive motors M1 to M6 are stopped due to the elapse of the drive stop time. It is configured not to be released. In other words, when the number of times that the production control CPU 65a determines that the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is abnormal exceeds a certain number of times, the production control CPU 65a is determined that the cause of the operation abnormality is not eliminated after a certain period of time. Therefore, the drive stop of the drive motors M1 to M6 is maintained.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment, when an operation abnormality occurs in any of the movable bodies 111 to 116 when performing a movable effect, a reset signal instructing execution of the activation process is generated by the effect control board 65 (effect. The effect control CPU 65a can cancel the drive stop of the drive motors M1 to M6 by being input to the control CPU 65a). As described above, the input of the reset signal instructing the execution of the startup process is set as a release condition for releasing the drive stop of the drive motors M1 to M6. That is, abnormal operation occurs when the activation process of the pachinko machine 10 (the effect control board 65) is executed, as in the case where the cause of the abnormal operation in any of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is noise or the like. The factor may be resolved. In such a case, the drive motor M1 to M6 is released by canceling the drive stop of the drive motors M1 to M6 by inputting the reset signal instructing execution of the startup process and executing the startup process of the effect control board 65. There is an advantage that the movable effect based on the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 by the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the driving of M6 is stopped can be resumed.

  Specifically, in the activation process of the effect control board 65 that is executed when a reset signal is input from the power supply board 200 to the effect control board 65 when the pachinko machine 10 is turned on (when the RAM is cleared or restored), The effect control CPU 65a is configured to clear (set to “0”) the drive stop flag, and the effect control CPU 65a drives the drive motors M1 to M6 at the operation timings determined in the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3. Is configured to be controllable. Further, the count value of the cumulative counter 67 is cleared in the start-up process of the effect control board 65. In the activation process of the effect control board 65, the drive stop flag is cleared before the initial operation process is performed. In the initial operation process, the effect control CPU 65a operates the drive motors M1 to M6. Is configured to output an initial movable signal for driving the motor.

(Notification of abnormal operation)
The pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is configured such that when it is determined that the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is abnormal, the effect control CPU 65a operates the notification means to notify the operation abnormality of the movable bodies 111 to 116. . Here, as the notification means, the effect display device 17, the speaker 150, the light emission effect device 152, or the like can be employed. For example, when the effect display device 17 is used as the notification means, the effect control CPU 65a controls to display a notification such as “abnormal operation of the movable body” on the edge of the display unit 17a of the effect display device 17 or the like. The production display device 17 can notify the occurrence of an abnormal operation. Further, when the speaker 150 is used as the notification means, the effect control CPU 65a controls the speaker 150 to output a sound such as “movable body operation abnormality” or to generate an alarm sound that is not output in a normal game effect. By doing so, the occurrence of an abnormal operation can be notified by the speaker 150. Further, when the light emitting effect device 152 is used as the notification means, the effect control CPU 65a controls the light emitting body such as the LED of the light emitting effect device 152 to emit light in a light emitting mode different from the normal game effect, The occurrence of an abnormal operation can be notified by the light emitting effect device 152. Here, all of the effect display device 17, the speaker 150, and the light emission effect device 152 may be used as notification means, and any one or two of them may be used as notification means. Moreover, the notification mode by each notification means is only an example, and it is a matter of course that it can be arbitrarily set as long as it can notify the occurrence of an abnormal operation.

  In the embodiment, the light emitting effect device 152 provided in the front frame 13 is employed as the notification means, and when it is determined that the movable bodies 111 to 116 are operating abnormally, the effect control CPU 65a selects the light emitting effect device 152 for specific light emission. Light is emitted in a manner. Specifically, all the light emitters of the light emitting effect device 152 in the front frame 13 are configured to emit light (light on) in a specific light emission color (for example, red), thereby notifying the occurrence of an abnormal operation.

  Further, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment is configured to operate the light emission effect device 152 as the notification means according to the state determined by the effect control CPU 65a in the abnormal operation process. Specifically, when the state determined by the effect control CPU 65a is during the execution of the start process of the effect control board 65, a predetermined light emission mode (notification mode) triggered by determining that the movable bodies 111 to 116 are operating abnormally. The effect control CPU 65a is configured to control the light emitting effect device 152 to operate. In other words, most of the cases where the activation process of the production control board 65 is performed is performed by turning on the power to the pachinko machine 10 before the game shop starts business. The appropriate action is urged so as to notify the operation abnormality and execute an appropriate movable effect. Here, the effect control CPU 65a can determine whether or not the activation process of the effect control board 65 is being executed based on the activation process flag set at the start of the activation process. That is, when the activation process flag is set in the abnormal stop process when an operation abnormality occurs in the activation process (initial operation process) of the effect control board 65, the effect control CPU 65a operates the light emission effect device 152 to operate. It is comprised so that abnormality may be alert | reported.

  Further, in the embodiment, when the state determined by the effect control CPU 65a is a game-enabled state after the start process (when the start process is not being executed), the light emitting effect device 152 is configured not to perform notification. Yes. That is, in the abnormal stop process when an operation abnormality occurs other than the activation process (initial operation process) of the effect control board 65, the effect control CPU 65a operates the light emitting effect device 152 so as not to notify the operation abnormality. . In this way, after the pachinko machine 10 is in a game-ready state, by not performing notification by the light emitting effect device 152, a game effect (display effect or light effect) other than the movable effect is generated by the light emission of the light emitting effect device 152. ) Is prevented and can be used for games.

  Here, when the state determined by the effect control CPU 65a is a gameable state after the start process in which the start process flag is cleared (when the start process is not being executed), the notification by the light emitting effect device 152 is executed. It is also possible to configure. For example, as the state determined by the effect control CPU 65a, the light emitting effect device 152 is operated to notify the operation abnormality based on whether or not the game control state in which the effect control CPU 65a determines the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 is high. It can be configured as follows. Here, the game control state can be determined by the effect control CPU 65a based on the above-described probability variation information flag and variation information flag.

  Specifically, when the game state is a normal state (a game state in which neither the probability variation state nor the variable state is given), the ratio that the effect control CPU 65a determines the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 and the non-normal state (probability change). In the case of the state or variable state), one of the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 is set to be a lower ratio (or one is set so that the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 are not determined). In the gaming state in which the ratio of the effect control CPU 65a to determine the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 is high, the notification means 17, 150, 152 are operated to notify the operation abnormality. In other words, in a gaming state in which the effect control CPU 65a determines a high ratio of the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3, an operation abnormality is notified by the light emission effect device 152, thereby promptly eliminating the operation abnormality and moving. It is possible to resume the execution of the production. In the gaming state in which the effect control CPU 65a determines the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 in a low (or not determined) gaming state, the movable effect is difficult (or is not performed), and thus the light effect effect device 152 operates. By preventing the abnormality from being notified, it is possible to prevent the game effect from being hindered. In addition, in a gaming state in which the ratio that the effect control CPU 65a determines the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 is low, the light emitting effect device 152 may be operated to notify the operation abnormality.

  Furthermore, the notification means 17, 150, 152 can be operated on the basis of whether or not the demonstration effect execution period is available as a state determined by the effect control CPU 65a. Here, the effect control CPU 65a can determine whether or not the demonstration effect can be executed based on the demo effect flag described above. In this case, by configuring the notification means 17, 150, and 152 to notify the abnormal operation only in the case where the demonstration effect is executable (when the demonstration effect flag is set), the game effect is provided. An operation abnormality can be notified without obstructing the operation.

(About abnormal stop processing)
Next, an example of the above-described abnormal stop process executed by the effect control CPU 65a will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in the abnormal stop process, the effect control CPU 65a determines whether any of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is operating abnormally (step C11). The process ends. When it is determined that the movable bodies 111 to 116 are operating abnormally, the effect control CPU 65a executes the original position return process (step C12). In this original position return process, the effect control CPU 65a sends a control signal so as to drive the corresponding drive motors M1 to M6 so as to return the combination of movable bodies corresponding to the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred. Output. Then, when the original position return process is executed, the drive of the drive motors M1 to M6 that are driven to return the movable bodies 111 to 116 to the original position is stopped (prohibited) until a predetermined release condition is satisfied. Processing is executed (step C13).

  In this stop process, the effect control CPU 65a sets a drive stop flag for each of the movable body groups GR1 to GR3 corresponding to the drive motors M1 to M6 that are driven to return the movable bodies 111 to 116 to the original positions. Yes. That is, when an operation abnormality occurs in any of the movable bodies 111 to 114 included in any of the first and second movable body groups GR1 and GR2, the effect control CPU 65a sets the drive stop flag to the first value. (For example, “1”) and when the operation abnormality occurs in any of the movable bodies 115 to 116 included in any of the third movable body groups GR3, the effect control CPU 65a sets the drive stop flag to A value of 2 (for example, “2”) is set. Thereby, when performing a movable effect based on the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3, the effect control CPU 65a identifies drive motors M1 to M6 that need to stop (prohibit) driving based on the drive stop flag. it can. And while the drive stop flag is set, the effect control CPU 65a stops (does not output) the output of the control signal to the drive motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the movable bodies 111 to 116 included in the movable body groups GR1 to GR3. Thus, the state where driving of the driving motors M1 to M6 is stopped is maintained.

  Here, in the stop process, the drive motor M1 corresponding to each movable body 111 to 114 is returned to the original position with respect to all the movable bodies 111 to 114 whose movement areas overlap with the movable bodies 111 to 114 in which the operation abnormality has occurred. It can be set to be executed after the original position return process for driving .about.M4 is executed. In this way, by restricting the driving of the corresponding drive motors M1 to M4 after the original position returning process for returning all the movable bodies whose movement areas overlap with the movable bodies 111 to 114 in which the operation abnormality has occurred, to the original positions. The movable bodies 111 to 114 can be prevented from contacting each other when returning to the original position. Further, the abnormal stop process can be set to be executed in the return operation order. That is, when an operation abnormality occurs, an abnormal stop process (original position return process and stop process) may be executed for each of the drive motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the movable bodies 111 to 116 to be returned to the original position. As described above, the process of prohibiting driving of the driving means after returning the movable bodies 111 to 114 to the original position is executed in the return operation order, thereby preventing the movable bodies from contacting each other when returning to the original position. be able to.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14, when the stop process is executed, a notification process related to the notification of an operation abnormality by the notification means (light emission effect device 152) is executed (steps C14 and C15). In this notification process, the production control CPU 65a determines whether or not a predetermined notification condition (in the embodiment, the state where the activation process flag is set) is satisfied, and the notification condition is satisfied (activation) When the process is being executed), the effect control CPU 65a operates the notification means (light emission effect device 152) to notify the operation abnormality, while when the notification condition is not satisfied (when the start process is not being executed). Then, the effect control CPU 65a ends the abnormal stop process without operating the notification means (light emission effect device 152).

  Thus, the main control CPU 60a and the effect control CPU 65a perform various functions by executing control processing based on the control program. That is, winning information acquisition means for acquiring winning information triggered by winning in the starting sections 31, 131, 132 (triggered by the establishment of starting conditions accompanying detection of any starting detecting means), triggered by the establishment of starting conditions The hit determination means for determining whether or not a hit game (whether or not a hit game will be generated), and when the determination result of the hit determination means is affirmative, The main control CPU 60a has respective functions as game determining means. Further, the main control CPU 60a has a function as a hit game giving means for giving the determined type of hit game after the end of the special symbol change display (after the end of the symbol change effect). The main control CPU 60a has a function as a variation pattern determining unit that determines a variation pattern for specifying a variation time of a symbol variation effect to be performed by the symbol display unit based on the winning information acquired by the winning information acquiring unit. I have. The main control CPU 60a functions as first privilege game determination means for determining whether or not to grant the first privilege game (probability variation state), and establishes the condition for granting the first privilege game (probability variation state). As a trigger, it is configured to function as first privilege game granting means for granting the first privilege game after the end of the hit game.

  Further, the main control CPU 60a, when the hit determination becomes a hit determination result, makes it possible to enter a second privilege gaming state (as an easy-to-enter state) in which a game ball can easily enter the second starter. It functions as second privilege gaming state determination means (entrance easy state determination means) for determining whether or not to give (variable state). In addition, when the easy entry state is provided, it functions as a grant period determining means for determining a period during which the easy entry state is provided, and the second privilege gaming state (variable state as the easy entry state) is provided. It also functions as second privilege game state giving means (easy entry state giving means) for giving a change state after winning the game when the condition is met. The main control CPU 60a functions as a gaming state determination unit that identifies a gaming state by referring to predetermined gaming state identification information. In addition, as game state specifying information, information that specifies the grant status of probability variation state or information that specifies the grant status of variable state can be set, and a plurality of game states can be specified by a combination of specific information is there. That is, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment functions as a grant privilege determining unit that determines a grant privilege including a winning game when the hit determination unit becomes a hit determination result.

  In addition, the main control CPU 60a of the embodiment functions as an opening determination unit that allows an opening operation when a pachinko ball flowing down the game area 21 enters a predetermined entrance portion (gate portion 45). When the start opening / closing members 38 and 136 are opened when the release determination means has a determination result that permits the opening operation, the second start port 36 can be awarded.

  In addition, the main control RAM 60c acquires for each entry triggered by the entrance of a game ball to the first starter and information obtained for each entrance and the game ball entered to the second starter. Each of the pieces of information functions as storage means capable of storing a plurality of pieces of information individually as start-up hold information. Specifically, the main control RAM 60c enters the first starting unit (first starting winning detection sensor while the variable display is being performed on the display means (the effect display device 17 and the first special figure display unit 50A). Function as storage means for storing winning information acquired as a first start hold information, and variable display is performed on the display means (the effect display device 17 and the second special figure display unit 50B). During this time, it functions as storage means for storing winning information acquired as a trigger for entering the second starting portion (detection by the second starting winning detection sensor 76) as second start hold information.

  In addition, the effect control CPU 65a has a function as effect determining means for determining effect contents to be performed by the effect executing means such as the effect display means in accordance with the determination result of the hit determining means, and an effect for executing the determined effect. It functions as an execution control means. In addition, the effect control CPU 65a functions as a drive control unit that controls driving of a drive unit provided corresponding to the movable body, and also functions as an operation abnormality determination unit that determines whether an operation abnormality has occurred in the movable body. It has become. Further, the effect control CPU 65a functions as an effect display control means for controlling the display of the display control means effect display means, and also functions as a light emission control means for controlling the light emission of the light emitting means provided in the movable body.

  The effect control CPU 65a functions as a state determination unit that determines a state when it is determined that the operation of the movable body is abnormal. The effect control RAM 65c functions as discrimination information storage means for storing discrimination information for discriminating a state when the effect control CPU 65a as the state discrimination means determines that the operation is abnormal, and the effect control CPU 65a is an effect control CPU 65a. It also functions as discrimination information setting means for storing discrimination information in the RAM 65c. Specific examples of the discriminating information include an activation processing flag, a probability variation information flag, a variation information flag, a demonstration effect flag, etc., but are not limited to this, and it is necessary to discriminate when it is determined that the operation is abnormal. Various kinds of information set for the purpose are included. The effect control CPU 65a functions as a notification control unit that controls the operation of the notification unit.

(Operation of Example)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment will be described.

  When the player operates the operation handle 16 in the left-handed game configuration, the pachinko ball launched into the game area 21 (first ball flow-down area 21a) of the game board 20 is the first starter 31. Determination per special figure is performed based on the first start hold information acquired by winning the first start port 32 (establishment of the first start condition). In addition, the pachinko ball launched into the game area 21 (second ball flow-down area 21b) of the game board 20 wins the second start port 36 of the second starter 35 (satisfaction of the second start condition). Based on the second start hold information acquired as a trigger, the special figure determination is performed, and the production control CPU 65a determines the production pattern according to the special figure variation pattern determined according to the result of the special figure judgment. Thus, an effect based on the determined effect pattern (design variation effect on the effect display device 17, movable effect by the movable bodies 111 to 116, light emission effect by the LEDs 121a to 126a and the light emission effect device 152, sound effect from the speaker 150, etc. ) Is performed. Then, the determination per special figure becomes a determination result per special figure, so that any of the symbols per special figure corresponding to the established start condition is determined by the main control CPU 60a, and the symbol variation effect (special symbol variation display) is determined. ) Is performed, a kind of privilege (a winning game, a probable change state or a shortened state after a hit game) according to a symbol per special figure is given.

  As described above, when the effect control CPU 65a does not determine that the movable bodies 111 to 116 are operating abnormally, when the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 that specify the movable display effect and the movable light emission effect are determined as the effect patterns, By driving the drive motors M1 to M6 based on the control of the effect control CPU 65a, a movable effect by the movable bodies 111 to 116 is performed, a display effect is performed by the effect display device 17, and further, the light emission control board 72 is controlled. Based on the above, a light emission effect is performed by the LEDs 121a to 126a. That is, in a state where it is not determined that the movable bodies 111 to 116 are abnormal in operation, the effect control CPU 65a outputs a drive signal so that the drive motors M1 to M6 are operated at the operation timings determined in the determined movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3. At the same time, the effect control CPU 65a outputs an effect control signal to the display control board 72 so that the contents of the display effects determined in the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 are displayed on the effect display device 17, and the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3. The effect control CPU 65a outputs a light emission control signal to the light emission control board 72 so that the LEDs 121a to 126a emit light in the light emission mode determined in the above. Thus, in a state where it is not determined that the movable bodies 111 to 116 are operating abnormally, the display effect on the effect display device 17, the movable effects of the movable bodies 111 to 116, and the light emission effects by the LEDs 121a to 126a are combined. Various game effects can be performed.

  Here, when the production control CPU 65a determines that the movable bodies 111 to 116 are operating abnormally, the abnormal operation occurs until the production control CPU 65a executes the abnormal stop process and a predetermined release condition is satisfied. The effect control CPU 65a controls the driving motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the movable bodies including the generated movable bodies 111 to 116 to stop driving. In other words, in the embodiment, the drive motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the movable bodies including the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred are represented in units of the movable body groups GR1 to GR3 (more precisely, the linked production units G1 and G2 are represented in units). ) To stop the driving, the cause of the abnormal operation is prevented from being deteriorated by the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116, and the problems associated with the abnormal operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 can be avoided. Further, by stopping the driving motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the movable bodies 111 to 116 other than the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred until the release condition is satisfied, the other movable bodies 111 to 11 are stopped. It is possible to prevent the abnormal operation from expanding to 116.

  Thus, before the operation abnormality of the movable bodies 111 to 116 occurs, a game in which the movable effects on the movable bodies 111 to 116, the display effects on the effect display device 17, and the light effects on the LEDs 121a to 126a are combined. The effect of the game can be enhanced by performing the effects based on the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3. Further, after the operation abnormality of the movable bodies 111 to 116 occurs, the display effect and the light emission effect are performed based on the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 under the same conditions as before the operation abnormality of the movable bodies 111 to 116 occurs. After the abnormal operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 occurs while preventing the interest of the game from being impaired, the drive motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the movable bodies including the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the abnormal operation has occurred are driven. The operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is stopped by stopping the driving of the drive motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred by not driving at the operation timing determined in the movable effect pattern. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the cause of the operation abnormality from deteriorating, and to avoid problems associated with the operation abnormality of the movable bodies 111 to 116.

  Further, the movable bodies 111 to 112 included in the first movable body group GR1 have overlapping moving areas when moving so as to return to the original position, and similarly, the movable bodies 113 to 114 included in the second movable body group GR2. Have overlapping movement areas when moving back to the original position. When an operation abnormality occurs in any of the movable bodies 111 to 112 included in the first movable body group GR1, the drive motors M1 to M1 corresponding to the movable bodies 111 to 112 included in the first movable body group GR1. All driving of M2 is stopped. The same applies when an operation abnormality occurs in any of the movable bodies 113 to 114 included in the second movable body group GR2. That is, when an operation abnormality occurs, all of the drive motors M1 to M4 corresponding to the movable bodies 111 to 114 for each of the movable body groups GR1 to GR2 whose movement regions overlap with the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred. By stopping the driving, it is possible to reliably prevent the movable bodies 111 to 114 from contacting each other.

  Moreover, each movable body 111-114 contained in 1st movable body group GR1 and 2nd movable body group G2 comprises the said 1st interlocking | linkage production | presentation part G1, and the movable interlock | cooperated by the said 4 movable bodies 111-114 Production is performed. Similarly, the movable bodies 115 to 116 included in the third movable body group G3 constitute the second interlocking effect portion G2, and a movable effect linked by the two movable bodies 115 to 116 is performed. In other words, when an operation abnormality occurs, the movable bodies included in the movable body groups GR1 to GR3 (actually, each of the interlocking effect units G1 and G2) execute a movable effect in conjunction with the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred. By stopping the driving of all the drive motors M1 to M6 in units of the bodies 111 to 116, the plurality of movable bodies 111 to 116 (the first interlocking effect part G1 and the second interlocking effect part G2) are used. It is possible to prevent inconsistencies in the movable performance, or to perform a movable performance that cannot normally occur on the outer shape, and to prevent the entertainment of the game from being impaired.

  At this time, movable body groups GR1 to GR3 different from movable body groups GR1 to GR3 including movable bodies 111 to 116 in which an operation abnormality has occurred (more precisely, movable bodies in units of other interlocking effects G1 and G2). The drive motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the movable bodies 111 to 116 included in the groups GR1 to GR3) are driven based on predetermined drive conditions (movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3), so that the release condition is set. Since a certain movable effect can be performed even before it is established, it is possible to prevent the entertainment of the game from being impaired. That is, even when the movable effects by the movable bodies 111 to 114 of the first interlocking effect unit G1 are stopped, the movable effects by the movable members 115 to 116 of the second interlocking effect unit G2 are allowed, and the second interlocking effect is generated. Even in the situation where the movable effects by the movable bodies 115 to 116 of the effect section G2 are stopped, the movable effects by the movable bodies 111 to 114 of the first interlocking effect section G1 are allowed, so that the entertainment of the game can be achieved by the movable effects. Can be increased. As described above, the movable bodies 111 to 116 included in the movable body groups GR1 to GR3 (the interlocking effects parts G1, G2) different from the movable object groups GR1 to GR3 (the interlocking effects parts G1, G2) determined to be abnormal in operation. By driving the drive motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the above under the driving conditions before determining that the operation is abnormal, it is possible to perform a game effect with a little uncomfortable feeling even in a situation where the operation abnormality has occurred. Further, the normal movable effects are performed in the other movable body groups GR1 to GR3 (interlocked effect units G1 and G2), thereby making it difficult for the player to notice that an operation abnormality has occurred.

  Moreover, in the abnormal stop process executed when the operation abnormality of the movable bodies 111 to 116 occurs, the movable body 111 to 116 including the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred before the stop process of stopping the drive motors M1 to M6. The original position return process for driving the corresponding drive motors M1 to M6 so as to return the body to the original position is performed. In this way, the movable bodies 111 to 116 are stopped at an unnatural position by driving the corresponding drive motors M1 to M6 so as to return the movable bodies including the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred to the original positions. It is possible to prevent game effects other than the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 from being obstructed by the movable bodies 111 to 116. At this time, the drive motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the movable bodies including the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred are expressed in units of the movable body groups GR1 to GR3 (more precisely, the interlocking effect units G1 and G2 are units). By driving the movable bodies 111 to 116 to return to the original positions, it is possible to prevent a part of the movable bodies 111 to 116 that perform interlocking movable effects from stopping at unnatural positions.

  Here, when the movable bodies 111 to 116 are returned to the original position in accordance with the operation abnormality, the drive motors M1 to M6 that have started driving to return the movable bodies 111 to 116 to the original position are stopped and then returned to the operation order. By starting driving of the determined next drive motors M1 to M6, it is possible to more effectively prevent contact between the movable bodies 111 to 116. On the other hand, when the movable bodies 111 to 116 are returned to the original position due to an abnormal operation, the return operation sequence is performed during the driving of the drive motors M1 to M6 that have started driving to return the movable bodies 111 to 116 to the original position. By starting the driving of the determined next drive motors M1 to M6, it is possible to return each movable body 111 to 116 to the original position in a short time while effectively preventing contact between the movable bodies 111 to 116. It becomes possible.

  Further, when the movable bodies 111 to 116 are returned to the original position due to an operation abnormality, the original position return drive set to be equal to or more than the normal drive amount required to move the movable bodies 111 to 116 from the movable position to the original position. By driving the drive motors M1 to M6 by the amount, the movable bodies 111 to 116 can be returned to the original positions regardless of the positions of the movable bodies 111 to 116 at the time when the operation abnormality occurs. Further, by determining the original position return drive amount of the drive motors M1 to M6 corresponding to each movable body 111 to 116, the original position return drive amount of each drive motor M1 to M6 is determined for each corresponding movable body 111 to 116. Since it can be optimized, it becomes possible to drive the corresponding drive motors M1 to M6 with a drive amount suitable for returning the movable bodies 111 to 116 to their original positions in accordance with abnormal operation. That is, it is not necessary to drive the drive motor for the movable body that can return from the movable position to the original position with a small drive amount, and problems such as heating of the motor can be prevented.

  By the way, when the drive motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the movable bodies including the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred are randomly driven to return the movable bodies 111 to 116 to the original positions, the original positions are restored. In some cases, the movable bodies 111 to 116 that may possibly come into contact with each other come into contact with each other and cannot be returned to a predetermined original position. Here, as in the embodiment, the drive motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the movable bodies including the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred are driven in a predetermined return operation order so that the movable bodies 111 to 116 are connected to each other. Can be effectively prevented. That is, it is possible to effectively prevent contact between the movable bodies 111 to 116 in the return operation order determined for each of the movable body groups GR1 to GR3, and it is normal that the movable body groups GR1 to GR3 are not abnormal in operation. By setting the drive motors M1 to M6 to be driven in the same return operation sequence as in the operation state, the storage capacity of the effect control ROM 65b is not wasted, and data, programs, etc. necessary for executing the game effect are not used. A storage area can be secured.

  In addition, when it is determined that the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is abnormal while the display display device 17 performs the display effect, the drive motor is configured to return the movable bodies 111 to 116 to the original position while the display effect is being performed. By configuring M1 to M6 to be driven, it becomes possible to quickly return the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred to the original positions. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is abnormal while the display effect is performed on the effect display device 17, the drive motor returns the movable bodies 111 to 116 to the original position after the display effect is finished. By configuring to drive M1 to M6, it becomes possible to prevent the movable bodies 111 to 116 from operating unnaturally during the display effect.

  Similarly, when it is determined that the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is abnormal while the light emitting effect is performed by the LEDs 121a to 126a, the drive motor is configured to return the movable bodies 111 to 116 to the original position while the light emitting effect is performed. By configuring M1 to M6 to be driven, it becomes possible to quickly return the movable bodies 111 to 116 in which the operation abnormality has occurred to the original positions. On the other hand, when it is determined that the operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 is abnormal while the LED 121a to 126a performs the light emission effect, the drive motor M1 returns the movable bodies 111 to 116 to the original position after the light emission effect ends. By configuring to drive M6, it becomes possible to prevent the movable bodies 111 to 116 from operating unnaturally during the light emission effect.

  In addition, the abnormal stop process is performed according to the state determined by the effect control CPU 65a when it is determined that the movable bodies 111 to 116 are operating abnormally. Problems associated with abnormal operation of the bodies 111 to 116 can be avoided. In addition, when an operation abnormality occurs, the light emitting effect device 152 as the notification means is operated in accordance with the state determined by the effect control CPU 65a, thereby notifying the operator of the game shop of the operation abnormality of the movable bodies 111-116. can do. Here, when the operation abnormality of the movable bodies 111 to 116 occurs when the activation process of the effect control board 65 is performed, the light emitting effect device 152 is configured to notify the operator of the movable bodies 111 to 116 promptly. Recognize abnormal operation and take appropriate action. On the other hand, when the start process of the gaming machine is performed and the game is possible, the light-emitting effect device 152 is configured not to notify, so that the progress of the game is hindered by the light-emitting effect device 152. Can be prevented.

(Another embodiment 1)
Next, the configuration of the pachinko machine according to another embodiment 1 will be described. Since the basic configuration is the same as that of the pachinko machine 10 according to the above-described embodiment, only different parts will be described.

  In the embodiment described above, the normal drive amount and the original position return drive amount of the drive motors M1 to M6 that move the movable bodies 111 to 116 from the original position toward the movable position are set in advance for each movable body 111 to 116. However, in another embodiment 1, the normal drive amount and the original position of the drive motors M1 to M6 that move the movable bodies 111 to 116 from the original position toward the movable position according to the state determined by the effect control CPU 65a. The return drive amount is set to be different. In this case, each original position return drive amount is set to be equal to or greater than the normal drive amount according to the state determined by the effect control CPU 65a.

  Here, as the state determined by the effect control CPU 65a, as described above, it is determined whether or not the start process of the effect control board 65 is being executed, the game state is determined, and the demonstration effect can be executed. In this case, the normal drive amount and the original position return drive amount are set to be different. For example, the state in which the effect control CPU 65a determines the normal drive amount (first normal drive amount) when the effect control CPU 65a is executing the start process of the effect control board 65 is the state other than the start process. By setting it larger than the normal drive amount (second normal drive amount) in some cases, the movable members 111 to 116 are sufficiently operated in the initial operation check of the initial operation process to check whether there is any abnormal operation. Can do. In this case, the original position return drive amount (first original position return drive amount) when the state determined by the effect control CPU 65a is executing the start process of the effect control board 65 is greater than or equal to the first normal drive amount. The original position return drive amount (second original position return drive amount) in the case where the state determined by the effect control CPU 65a is a state other than the startup process is set to be equal to or greater than the second normal drive amount. Note that the state determined by the effect control CPU 65a is not limited to the state described above.

  And when it determines with operation | movement abnormality, drive motor M1-M6 is returned so that the movable bodies 111-116 may be returned to an original position with the return drive amount set according to the state which presentation control CPU65a discriminate | determines in an abnormal stop process. It is configured to be driven. As described above, when the abnormal operation of the movable bodies 111 to 116 occurs, the drive motors M1 to M6 are driven with an appropriate original position return drive amount set according to the state determined by the effect control CPU 65a. The movable bodies 111 to 116 can be returned to their original positions.

(Another embodiment 2)
Next, the configuration of the pachinko machine according to another embodiment 2 will be described. Since the basic configuration is the same as that of the pachinko machine 10 according to the above-described embodiment, only different parts will be described.

  In the above-described embodiment, the movable bodies 111 to 116 can be operated regardless of the state determined by the effect control CPU 65a. However, in another example 2, according to the state determined by the effect control CPU 65a, Movable movable bodies 111 to 116 (movable body groups GR1 to GR3) are configured to be different (not coincident). For example, as the state determined by the effect control CPU 65a, when the game state is a normal state (a game state in which neither the probability change state nor the variable state is given), the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP1 are based on the special figure change pattern. While the effect control CPU 65a is configured so that the effect control CPU 65a can determine the KP3, the game control state is determined based on the special figure change pattern when the gaming state is the non-normal state (probability change state or change state). It can be configured such that the effect control CPU 65a can determine only the movable effect pattern KP1. When the state determined by the effect control CPU 65a is the normal state, the effect control CPU 65a can determine only the movable effect patterns KP2 and KP3 based on the special figure variation pattern, and the effect control CPU 65a determines. A state in which the effect control CPU 65a determines that only the movable effect pattern KP1 can be determined on the basis of the special figure change pattern when the state is an abnormal state (probability change state or change state). The movable bodies 111 to 116 that are movable may be completely different depending on the situation.

  And when it determines with operation | movement abnormality, the drive motors M1-M6 corresponding so that the movable bodies 111-116 determined to be movable according to the state which the production | presentation control CPU65a discriminate | determines in an abnormal stop process are returned to an original position. It is configured to be driven. That is, in the above-described example, in the configuration in which the effect control CPU 65a can determine the movable effect patterns KP1 to KP3 based on the special figure variation pattern when the state determined by the effect control CPU 65a is the normal state, it is determined that the operation is abnormal. In this case, among the first to sixth movable bodies 111 to 116, the drive motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the movable bodies including the movable bodies 111 to 116 that are determined to be abnormal in operation are represented in units of the movable body groups GR1 to GR3. The movable bodies 111 to 116 are driven to return to their original positions (more precisely, the interlocking effects G1 and G2 are units). On the other hand, in the configuration in which the effect control CPU 65a can determine only the movable effect pattern KP1 based on the special figure fluctuation pattern when the state determined by the effect control CPU 65a is the non-normal state, Among the first to fourth movable bodies 111 to 116, the drive motors M1 to M4 corresponding to the movable bodies including the movable bodies 111 to 114 determined to be abnormal in operation are represented in units of the movable body groups GR1 to GR2. Is driven so as to return the movable bodies 111 to 114 to their original positions. In this case, the first to fourth drive motors M1 to M4 are always driven when it is determined that the operation is abnormal. As described above, when an operation abnormality occurs in the movable bodies 111 to 116, the drive motors M1 to M6 corresponding to the movable bodies 111 to 116 determined to be movable according to the state determined by the effect control CPU 65a are driven. Thus, the necessary movable bodies 111 to 116 can be returned to the original positions.

(Example of change)
Note that the gaming machine is not limited to those described above, and various modifications can be made.

(1) In the embodiment, when it is determined that there is an operation abnormality of any of the plurality of movable bodies, a plurality of movable bodies including the movable body in which the operation abnormality has occurred until a predetermined release condition is satisfied. Although the drive of the corresponding drive motor is stopped, the drive of the drive motor corresponding to the movable body in which the operation abnormality has occurred may be stopped. For example, in the embodiment, when the operation of the first movable body 111 is abnormal, the drive motors M1 to M4 corresponding to the first to fourth movable bodies 111 to 114 are stopped. Only the driving of the first drive motor M1 may be stopped.
(2) In the embodiment, when it is determined that any one of the movable bodies is operating abnormally, the movable body of the movable body group including the movable body in which the operation abnormality has occurred is included until a predetermined release condition is satisfied. It is configured to stop driving the corresponding drive motor and the drive motor corresponding to the movable body of the movable body group different from the movable body group including the movable body in which the operation abnormality has occurred. It is also possible to stop driving the corresponding drive motor. For example, in the case of an abnormal operation of the first or second movable body 111 to 112 included in the first movable body group GR1 in the embodiment, the first to fourth included in the first and second movable body groups GR1 to GR2. The drive motors M1 to M4 corresponding to the movable bodies 111 to 114 are stopped. In this case, the drive motors M1 to M2 corresponding to the first and second movable bodies 111 to 112 included in the first movable body group GR1 are stopped. Only the driving may be stopped. In this case, it is possible to prevent the movable bodies included in the first movable body group GR1 from contacting each other. The same configuration can be applied to the case of abnormal operation of the third to fourth movable bodies 113 to 114 included in the second movable body group GR2.
(3) The embodiment is configured to permit driving of drive motors corresponding to some movable bodies other than the movable body in which the operation abnormality has occurred when it is determined that there is an operation abnormality of any of the plurality of movable bodies. However, it is possible to employ a configuration in which the driving motors corresponding to all the movable bodies are stopped. For example, in the embodiment, the driving motors M5 to M6 corresponding to the fifth to sixth movable bodies 115 to 116 are allowed to be driven even when the first movable body 111 operates abnormally. You may make it also stop the drive of the drive motors M5-M6 corresponding to the 6th movable bodies 115-116.
(4) The number of movable bodies included in the movable body group is not limited to two, and can be greater than or equal to Tsu. Moreover, you may vary the number of the movable bodies contained in each movable body group in a several movable body group. For example, the second movable body group G2 of the embodiment may be configured to include three movable bodies, and the third movable body group may include four movable bodies. Moreover, you may make it comprise a movable body group by one movable body.
(5) The abnormal stop process of the embodiment is performed after executing the original position return process for driving the corresponding drive motor to return the movable body in which the operation abnormality has occurred to the original position, and the original position return process. The stop process for restricting the drive of the drive motor corresponding to the movable body in which the operation abnormality has occurred is executed until a predetermined release condition is satisfied, but the original position return process may be omitted. For example, a movable body whose position does not move with a movable effect, such as a movable object that rotates at a fixed position, is difficult to interfere with other game effects even when the movable object is not returned to its original position. The drive of the corresponding drive motor can be regulated without returning to the original position.

(6) In the embodiment, when it is determined that the operation is abnormal, the drive amount of the drive motor that drives the movable body to return to the original position (original position return drive amount) Is set to be larger than the drive amount (normal drive amount) required to move the movable body from the original position to the original position, but the original position return drive amount and the normal drive amount can be set to the same value.
(7) All or part of the functions of the main control means (main control CPU) may be provided by the sub-control means (production control CPU). Conversely, all or part of the functions of the sub-control means is provided. The main control means may be provided. In the first embodiment, the main control board and the sub control board (effect control board) are provided separately, but a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the main control means and the sub control means may be provided in a control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Further, a separate control board may be provided, and all or part of the functions of the main control means and the sub control means of the first embodiment may be provided in another control means.
(8) The display control means (display control CPU) may be provided with all or part of the functions of the effect control means (effect control CPU). Conversely, the display control means (display means CPU) The effect control means (effect control CPU) may be provided with all or part of the provided functions. The production control means (production control CPU) and the display control board (display control CPU) are provided separately, but a single control board may be used. That is, the functions of the effect control board and the display control board may be shared by control means (CPU) provided on a single control board. Similarly, the lamp control means for performing light emission control and the sound control means for performing sound output control can also be used as the effect control means.
(9) Although special symbol display means (special symbol display) for displaying special figures is provided independently of the symbol display means (symbol display device) for displaying the design symbols (decorative drawings), It is not limited to this. For example, you may make it display both a decoration drawing and a special figure in a symbol display means. Moreover, you may make it display on a symbol display means in common with a decorative drawing and a special drawing.
(10) In the embodiment, a pachinko machine has been described as an example of the gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various gaming machines such as an arrangement ball machine, a pinball machine, and a slot machine machine can be adopted. Note that the present invention can be suitably applied to a gaming machine having a entrance that allows a game ball flowing down the game area to enter.
For example, a slot machine (cylinder-type game machine) has a box-shaped housing that opens forward, and a front door that closes the front opening of the housing is hinged so that it can be opened and closed, and a plurality of symbols are arranged. A reel (rotating body) is arranged inside the housing so that it can be seen from the front side. Then, when a predetermined number of game medals are inserted (game start standby state), the player operates the predetermined start operation means (start lever) as a start condition, and the reel ( The rotating body) rotates and the symbol starts to fluctuate, and the hit determination related to the success / failure is performed, and when the predetermined stop operation means (stop button) is operated, the symbol stop control based on the determination of the success / failure is executed and stopped. It is a gaming machine controlled so that a gaming profit is given by a combination of symbols.

Further, the present application includes, for example, the following technical idea.
(A) In a gaming machine comprising a hit determination means (60a) for determining a hit when the start condition is met, and providing a hit game when the hit determination becomes a hit determination result,
Effect determining means (65a) for determining a game effect according to the determination result of the hit determining means,
A plurality of movable bodies (111 to 116) that are movably provided at the original position and the movable position and have overlapping movement areas when moving between the original position and the movable position;
A plurality of driving means (M1 to M6) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of movable bodies (111 to 116);
Drive control means (65a) for controlling the drive of the plurality of drive means (M1 to M6);
Light emitting means (121a-126a) provided on the movable body (111-116),
Light emission control means (65a) for controlling light emission of the light emission means (121a-126a),
An operation abnormality determining means (65a) for determining whether an operation abnormality has occurred in any of the plurality of movable bodies (111 to 116),
The order of movement when the plurality of movable bodies (111 to 116) are moved from the original position to the movable position is determined, and the return is performed when the plurality of movable bodies (111 to 116) are moved from the movable position to the original position. The order of operation is determined,
When the plurality of movable bodies (111 to 116) are moved in a state where the operation abnormality determination means (65a) does not determine that the movable bodies (111 to 116) are abnormal in operation, the movable order and the return operation order The drive control means (65a) is configured to drive the corresponding drive means (M1 to M6) so that a plurality of movable bodies (111 to 116) operate.
When the operation abnormality determining means (65a) determines that the movable body (111 to 116) is abnormal in operation, the movable body (111 to 116) in which the operation abnormality has occurred until a predetermined release condition is satisfied. The drive control means (65a) is configured to execute an abnormal stop process for stopping the drive of the drive means (M1 to M6) corresponding to the plurality of movable bodies (111 to 116) having overlapping movement areas, and
An operation abnormality determining means (65a) for determining whether an operation abnormality of the movable body (111 to 116) has occurred,
As the game effects that can be determined by the effect determining means (65a), there are a plurality of movable light effects including a movable effect on the movable body (111 to 116) and a light emitting effect on the light emitting means (121a to 126a). The production of is set,
The drive control means (65a) when the effect determining means (65a) determines a movable light emission effect in a state where the operation abnormality determining means (65a) has not determined that the movable body (111-116) is operating abnormally. ) Based on the control of the light emission control means (65a), and the light emitting means (65a) is controlled by driving the drive means (M1 to M6). 121a-126a) is configured to produce a light emission effect,
In the state after the operation abnormality determining means (65a) has determined that the movable body (111 to 116) is operating abnormally, when the effect determining means (65a) has determined the movable light emitting effect, the operation abnormality has occurred. The drive control means (65a) controls the drive means (M1 to M6) corresponding to the movable bodies (111 to 116) to stop driving so that the movable effect is not performed, and the light emission is performed so that the light emission effect is performed. The gist is that the control means (65a) controls the light emitting means (121a to 126a).
As described above, when there is no abnormality in the operation of the movable body, the entertainment of the game can be enhanced by the movable light emission effect in which the movable effect on the movable body and the light emission effect on the light emitting means are performed. In addition, after an abnormal operation of the movable body occurs, a light emitting effect is performed to prevent the game from being spoiled and an abnormal operation is performed by executing an abnormal stop process according to the state determined by the state determination means. By stopping the driving of the driving means corresponding to the movable body, it is possible to prevent the cause of the abnormal operation from being deteriorated by the operation of the movable body and to avoid the problems associated with the abnormal operation of the movable body.
(B) In the abnormal stop process, the movable bodies (111 to 116) in which the operation abnormality has occurred and the movable bodies (111 to 116) whose movement areas overlap are returned to the original positions in the return operation sequence ( Driving means (M1 to M6) corresponding to (111 to 116) and driving means (M1) driven to return the movable body (111 to 116) to the original position until a predetermined release condition is satisfied. ~ M6) is set to stop driving.
In this way, the driving means corresponding to the movable body in which the movement region overlaps with the movable body in which the operation abnormality has occurred in the abnormal stop process is driven in the return operation sequence to return the movable body to the original position. When returning, it can prevent that a movable body contacts.
(C) In the abnormal stop process, each movable body (111-116) is returned to the original position with respect to each movable body (111-116) whose movement region overlaps with the movable body (111-116) in which the operation abnormality has occurred. After executing the original position return process for driving the drive means (M1 to M6) corresponding to the setting, the stop process for restricting the drive of each drive means (M1 to M6) is executed until a predetermined release condition is satisfied It is a summary.
In this way, after the original position returning process for returning the original position to each movable object whose movement area overlaps with the movable object in which the operation abnormality has occurred, the stop process for restricting the driving of each driving means is performed, so that the original position is restored. When returning, it can prevent that a movable body contacts.
(D) The abnormal stop process is performed until the predetermined release condition is satisfied after driving the corresponding driving means (M1 to M6) to return the movable body (111 to 116) to the original position. The gist is that processing for prohibiting driving of the driving means (M1 to M6) driven to return the movable bodies (111 to 116) to the original position is set to be executed in the return operation sequence.
As described above, by performing the process of prohibiting driving of the driving unit after returning the movable body to the original position in the return operation order, it is possible to prevent the movable bodies from contacting each other when returning to the original position. .

17 effect display device (effect display means)
60a Main control CPU (hit determination means)
65a effect control CPU (drive control means, operation abnormality determination means, effect determination means, light emission control means)
111-116 1st-6th movable body (movable body)
M1 to M6 1st to 6th drive motors (drive means)

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In a gaming machine configured to provide a hit game when triggered by the establishment of a start condition, and having a hit determination means for making a hit determination when the hit determination becomes a hit determination result,
Effect determining means for determining a game effect according to the determination result of the hit determining means;
A plurality of movable bodies that are movably provided at the original position and the movable position and have overlapping movement areas when moving between the original position and the movable position;
A plurality of driving means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of movable bodies;
A light emitting means capable of performing a light emitting effect;
An operation abnormality determining means for determining whether an operation abnormality has occurred in any of the plurality of movable bodies,
As the game effects that can be determined by the effect determining means, a plurality of effects including a movable light effect that each of the movable effect on the movable body and the light emitting effect by the light emitting means are set,
First to third movable body groups are defined as movable body groups for stopping the operation when the operation abnormality determining means determines that the operation is abnormal, and the movable regions of the first movable body group overlap with each other. The movable regions of the two movable body groups are configured to overlap each other,
The moving order when moving the plurality of movable bodies from the original position to the movable position is determined for each of the first to third movable body groups , and when moving the plurality of movable bodies from the movable position to the original position. A return operation order is determined for each of the first to third movable body groups, and the movable order and the return operation order of the third movable body group are different from the movable order and the return operation order of the first and second movable body groups. Configured and
In a state where the operation abnormality determining means does not determine that the movable body is abnormal in operation, when moving the movable bodies of the first to third movable body groups , a plurality of movable bodies are arranged in the movable order and the return operation order. Configured to drive the drive means to operate,
When the operation abnormality determining unit determines that the operation of the movable body included in either the first movable body group or the second movable body group is abnormal, the movable included in the first movable body group and the second movable body group. The drive means for driving the movable bodies included in the first movable body group and the second movable body group until the predetermined release condition is satisfied after the drive means is driven to return the body to the original position. While configured to be capable of performing a movable effect by a movable body included in the third movable body group while stopping driving ,
After the operation abnormality determining means determines that the operation of the movable body included in the third movable body group is abnormal, after driving the drive means to return the movable body included in the third movable body group to the original position. Until the predetermined release condition is satisfied, the driving of the driving means for driving the movable body included in the third movable body group is stopped while being included in the first movable body group and the second movable body group. It is configured to be able to perform a movable performance by a movable body,
In a state where the operation abnormality determining unit has not determined that the movable body is operating abnormally, when the effect determining unit determines a movable light emission effect, a movable effect by the movable body of the first to third movable body groups is performed. And a light-emitting effect is performed by the light-emitting means,
The drive means is driven when the effect determining means determines the movable light emission effect until the predetermined release condition is satisfied after the operation abnormality determining means determines that the movable body is operating abnormally. A gaming machine configured to perform a light emission effect by the light emitting means in a state in which a movable effect by a stopped movable body is not performed. In a gaming machine configured to provide a hit game when triggered by the establishment of a start condition, and having a hit determination means for making a hit determination when the hit determination becomes a hit determination result,
Effect determining means for determining a game effect according to the determination result of the hit determining means;
A plurality of movable bodies that are movably provided at the original position and the movable position and have overlapping movement areas when moving between the original position and the movable position;
A plurality of driving means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of movable bodies;
A light emitting means capable of performing a light emitting effect;
An operation abnormality determining means for determining whether an operation abnormality has occurred in any of the plurality of movable bodies,
As the game effects that can be determined by the effect determining means, a plurality of effects including a movable light effect that each of the movable effect on the movable body and the light emitting effect by the light emitting means are set,
First to third movable body groups are defined as movable body groups for stopping the operation when the operation abnormality determining means determines that the operation is abnormal, and the movable regions of the first movable body group overlap with each other. The movable regions of the two movable body groups are configured to overlap each other,
The moving order when moving the plurality of movable bodies from the original position to the movable position is determined for each of the first to third movable body groups , and when moving the plurality of movable bodies from the movable position to the original position. A return operation order is determined for each of the first to third movable body groups, and the movable order and the return operation order of the third movable body group are different from the movable order and the return operation order of the first and second movable body groups. Configured and
In a state where the operation abnormality determining means does not determine that the movable body is abnormal in operation, when moving the movable bodies of the first to third movable body groups , a plurality of movable bodies are arranged in the movable order and the return operation order. Configured to drive the drive means to operate,
When the operation abnormality determining unit determines that the operation of the movable body included in either the first movable body group or the second movable body group is abnormal, the first movable body until a predetermined release condition is satisfied. While driving of the driving means corresponding to the movable bodies included in the group and the second movable body group is stopped without returning the movable bodies to their original positions, a movable effect by the movable bodies included in the third movable body group is provided. Configured to be executable ,
When the operation abnormality determining unit determines that the operation of the movable body included in the third movable body group is abnormal, the movable abnormality included in the third movable body group is supported until a predetermined release condition is satisfied. The drive of the driving means is stopped without returning the movable body to the original position, while being configured to be able to execute a movable effect by the movable bodies included in the first movable body group and the second movable body group,
In a state where the operation abnormality determining unit has not determined that the movable body is operating abnormally, when the effect determining unit determines a movable light emission effect, a movable effect by the movable body of the first to third movable body groups is performed. And a light-emitting effect is performed by the light-emitting means,
The drive means is driven when the effect determining means determines the movable light emission effect until the predetermined release condition is satisfied after the operation abnormality determining means determines that the movable body is operating abnormally. A gaming machine configured to perform a light emission effect by the light emitting means in a state in which a movable effect by a stopped movable body is not performed.   The first movable body group includes a first movable body and a second movable body. The first movable body group is moved from the original position to the movable position in the order of the first movable body and the second movable body. The first and second movable bodies are configured to return from the movable position to the original position in the reverse order,
  The third movable body group includes a third movable body and a fourth movable body, and is configured to simultaneously return the third and fourth movable bodies from a movable position to an original position. The gaming machine according to 1 or 2.

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