JP6568360B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  As an example of a gaming machine, a gaming medium such as a game ball is launched into a gaming area by a launching device, and a predetermined gaming value is determined based on the winning of a gaming medium in a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the gaming area. There is a pachinko machine that can be granted. As another example of the gaming machine, after setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game medium such as a medal, a coin, or a game ball similar to a pachinko gaming machine, the player presses the start lever. There is a slot machine that starts variable display of display symbols by a variable display device by operating, and can give a predetermined game value based on a derived display result.

  In order to maintain the safety by avoiding the adverse effects of temperature rise on electronic components and the like mounted on such gaming machines, it is proposed to execute a safety transition process when the detected temperature near the heating element reaches a specified value. (For example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2005-137474 A

  In the technique described in Patent Document 1, when the safety transition process is executed, the game can be continued by manually operating and turning on the power again. Therefore, it takes time to continue the game, and there is a risk that the game interest will be reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a decrease in gaming interest while maintaining safety when the temperature rises.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the claims of the present application is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) capable of performing a game, and a movable member (for example, a movable member) that performs an operation. 51-54, decorative member 57, etc.), driving means for operating the movable member (for example, operating motors 60A-60C), and monitoring means for monitoring the temperature of the driving means (for example, motor temperature sensor 37, step S402). To the control unit 120 for performing the processing of S404) and limiting means for limiting the operation of the movable member in accordance with the establishment of the limiting condition based on the monitoring result of the monitoring means (for example, processing of steps S405 and S406) For example, a CPU 120 for effect control that executes the control function, and the driving means moves the movable member to the first mode and the operation frequency is lower than that of the first mode. And, among the operation amount of the larger second aspect than the first embodiment, it is possible to operate in any of the embodiments, the restriction conditions, the temperature of the drive means is a first temperature or more And a second restriction condition corresponding to the fact that the temperature of the driving means is equal to or higher than a second temperature higher than the first temperature, and the restriction means includes the first restriction condition . Depending on the establishment of the restriction condition, a restriction is provided so that the operation in the first aspect is not performed, and the action in the first aspect and the action in the second aspect are established according to the establishment of the second restriction condition. A restriction is provided so that no action is performed, and the gaming machine can execute an effect by display when the restriction is provided by the restriction means , and after the restriction is provided by the restriction means, Establishment of release conditions based on monitoring results of monitoring means In response, it releases the restriction (such as presentation control CPU120 for executing the processing of step S408).
In such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest while maintaining safety when the temperature rises.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the movable member is controlled in a first mode (for example, an operation by the movable object interlocking notice pattern YCP1) and an advantageous state that is more advantageous for the player than the first mode. It may be possible to operate in any of the second modes (for example, operations based on the movable object interlocking notice pattern YCP2).
According to such a configuration, by operating the movable member in different modes, it is possible to improve the game entertainment and maintain safety when the temperature rises.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the movable member is different from each other in a first mode (for example, operation by a movable object interlocking notice pattern YCP1) and a second mode (for example, a movable object interlocking notice pattern YCP2). The limiting condition includes a first limiting condition (for example, the measured temperature is equal to or higher than the first high temperature determination value) and a temperature higher than the first limiting condition. There is a second restriction condition (for example, the measured temperature is equal to or higher than the second high temperature determination value), and the restriction means restricts the operation in the first mode in response to the establishment of the first restriction condition. Even after the provision, the operation in the second mode may not be restricted until the second restriction condition is satisfied (see, for example, FIGS. 21A to 21D).
According to such a configuration, by providing different restrictions depending on the manner in which the movable member operates, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest while maintaining safety when the temperature rises.

(4) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) described above includes display means (for example, main image display device 5MA, light emitter units 71 to 74, etc.) capable of executing a display effect, and the restriction means When the restriction is provided, the display means may restrict the execution of the display effect related to the operation of the movable member (see, for example, FIG. 21D).
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the display effect from being uncomfortable, and to prevent a decrease in the amusement of the game while maintaining the safety when the temperature rises.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), the monitoring unit may directly monitor the temperature of the driving unit.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in game entertainment while maintaining safety when the temperature rises.

(6) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (5), the monitoring means may monitor the temperature of the driving means based on the ambient temperature on the gaming machine installation island.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a decrease in game entertainment while maintaining safety when the temperature rises.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6), the movable member includes a plurality of effect movable members, and an effect capable of executing an interlocked effect that interlocks the plurality of effect movable members. And an execution means, and when the restriction means restricts the operation of one of the plurality of effect movable members, the other effect movable member used in the interlocking effect There may also be a restriction on the operation.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent a sense of incongruity from being produced, and to prevent a decrease in amusement interest while maintaining safety when the temperature rises.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the case where a several movable member will be in the advance state. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an effect movable mechanism. It is a figure which shows the operation example of an upper side mechanism. It is a figure which shows the operation example of a lower side mechanism. It is a figure which shows the operation example of an effect movable mechanism. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a display control part. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a light-emitting body control circuit. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting divided | segmented into a some block. It is a figure which shows the example of a connection setting of a serial output system and a light-emitting body block. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a light-emitting body driver. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control process process. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a motor temperature monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a notice effect determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of the presence or absence and classification of a notice effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of determination of a card notice pattern and a mail notice pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a determination of a movable object interlocking | linkage advance notice pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of image data processing executed by a VDP. It is a figure which shows the creation example and output example of display data. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of a buffer memory area. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an address specific table. It is a figure which shows the number of gradations of display data and lighting data. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a lighting data generation table. It is a figure which shows the example of selection setting of a lighting data generation table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a lighting data generation process. It is a figure which shows the output operation example of a serial signal. It is a figure which shows the example of execution of the display effect by an effect movable mechanism. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting, such as the moving amount | distance of a decoration member. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a movable object interlocking | linkage notice process.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. In addition, in FIG. 1, the effect movable mechanism 50 mentioned later is shown with the broken line. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a game area surrounded by guide rails and having a substantially circular outer edge. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

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

  A main image display device 5MA is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The main image display device 5MA is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. On the screen of the main image display device 5MA, it corresponds to variable display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display apparatus 4A and variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display apparatus 4B in the special figure game. Thus, for example, decorative symbols which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be individually identified are variably displayed in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions such as three. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R arranged in the display area of the main image display device 5MA, the decorative symbols corresponding to each are variably displayed. In this case, in response to the start of one of the variation of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variation of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game. , Variation of the decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. After that, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the decorative symbols can be changed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The confirmed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the display result is stopped and displayed.

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

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

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

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

  For example, a special game start condition (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A due to the occurrence of the first start prize that the game ball passes (enters) through the first start prize opening. ) Is satisfied, if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied, the first special figure holding storage number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when the second start winning that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening is generated, the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B (second start condition) ) Is established, if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not established, the second special figure holding memory number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented).

  The variable display holding memory number obtained by adding the first special figure holding memory number and the second special figure holding memory number is also referred to as a total holding memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  A display for displaying the number of reserved special figure memories may be provided together with the start winning memory display area 5H or instead of the start winning memory display area 5H. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, a first hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED).

  On the right side of the main image display device 5MA, a sub image display device 5SU for displaying various images including a plurality of types of effect images is provided separately from the main image display device 5MA. The installation location of the main image display device 5MA and the sub image display device 5SU is not limited to the vicinity of the center of the game area on the game board 2, for example, the main image display apparatus 5MA is installed near the center of the game area, The sub image display device 5SU may be installed at an arbitrary position in the pachinko gaming machine 1, such as outside the gaming area or at the upper front, lower front, and front side of the gaming machine frame 3.

  Below the main image display device 5MA, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state in a vertical position and an expanded open state in a tilt position by a solenoid 27 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a start area (second start area) and a second start winning opening are formed.

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 27 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball passes (enters) through the second starting winning opening. Do not close. On the other hand, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, when the solenoid 27 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the ON state, the movable wing piece is in the tilted position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning hole. ) Make it open. The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 27 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter (pass) through the second start winning opening, while the expansion when the solenoid 27 is in the on state. You may comprise so that a game ball may enter (pass) more easily than an open state. As described above, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has the first variable state such as the open state or the expanded open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) the second start winning port, and the game ball cannot pass (enters). It is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a closed state or a normally open state that is difficult to pass (enter).

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

  The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 28 for the large winning opening shown in FIG. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 28 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the big prize opening door closes the big prize opening and the game ball passes through (enters) the big prize opening. become unable. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 28 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, and the game ball passes through the big prize opening (entrance). ). In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize port may be provided.

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

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

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

  The game board 2 is provided with an effect moving mechanism 50 as a movable member capable of executing a display effect in a lighting manner of a plurality of light emitters arranged in an aligned manner. The effect movable mechanism 50 has a plurality of (for example, four) movable members. The effect movable mechanism 50 changes between a retracted state in which a plurality of movable members are located separately on the top and bottom of the screen of the main image display device 5MA and an advanced state in which the plurality of movable members are located in front of the screen of the main image display device 5MA. be able to. In the following description, the up / down / left / right and front / rear directions will be described with reference to the state of facing the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The effect movable mechanism 50 shown in FIG. 1 is for the retracted state. In this embodiment, the game area of the game board 2 is constituted by a transparent plate (not shown) made of, for example, resin, and the effect movable mechanism 50 is arranged behind the transparent plate, and the game ball is produced by the effect. It flows down in front of the movable mechanism 50. However, the present invention is not limited to this example, and at least one of the plurality of movable members of the effect movable mechanism 50 may be disposed in front of the transparent plate forming the game area.

  FIG. 2 shows a case where a plurality of movable members provided in the effect movable mechanism 50 are in an advanced state located in front of the main image display device 5MA. FIG. 3 shows a configuration example of the effect movable mechanism 50. The effect moving mechanism 50 is positioned on the lower side of the screen of the main image display device 5MA in the retracted state and the upper mechanism 50T including the two movable members 51 and 52 positioned on the upper side of the screen of the main image display device 5MA in the retracted state. It can be separated into a lower mechanism 50B including two movable members 53 and 54. That is, the effect movable mechanism 50 is configured to include an upper mechanism 50T and a lower mechanism 50B that can be arranged apart from or close to each other. When the upper mechanism 50T and the lower mechanism 50B are separated from each other, the retracted state as the first state is established. On the other hand, when the upper mechanism 50T and the lower mechanism 50B are close to each other, the advancing state as the second state is obtained.

  The upper mechanism 50T and the lower mechanism 50B are provided with drive means for changing between a retracted state and an advanced state. The upper mechanism 50 </ b> T includes an upper support unit 55 and a decoration member 57 in addition to the two movable members 51 and 52. The lower mechanism 50 </ b> B includes a lower support unit 56 in addition to the two movable members 53 and 54.

  The upper support unit 55 includes a U-shaped frame so as to cover the upper screen of the main image display device 5MA, and this frame is fixed to the main body of the game board 2 so that each component of the upper mechanism 50T is configured. Support the member. The upper support unit 55 includes a first power transmission unit engaged with the movable member 51, and transmits the power from the operation motor 60 </ b> A shown in FIG. 7 to the movable member 51. In the frame of the upper support unit 55, a rotation support shaft that pivotally supports the movable member 51 and a guide hole that guides the rotation operation of the movable member 51 are formed, and the movement of the decoration member 57 is assisted. A guide slit is formed along the vertical direction. The decorative member 57 pivotally supports the left ends of the two movable members 51 and 52, and the movable members 51 and 52 rotate with respect to the decorative member 57. The decoration member 57 moves up and down with the operation of the movable member 51 by outputting the power from the operation motor 60 </ b> A to the movable member 51. The upper support unit 55 only needs to include a first position detection sensor that directly or indirectly grasps the position of the movable member 51.

  A motor temperature sensor 37 for measuring the temperature of the operation motor 60A is provided at a position close to or in contact with the operation motor 60A. The motor temperature sensor 37 may be any sensor that can directly monitor the temperature of the operating motor 60A inside or outside the motor case that houses the operating motor 60A. For example, the motor temperature sensor 37 may be configured using a thermal element provided in the vicinity of the stator coil of the operating motor 60A or a thermal element incorporated in the stator coil. Alternatively, the motor temperature sensor 37 is a thermal element provided in the vicinity of a switching element for supplying a driving current to the stator coil of the operation motor 60A, or a thermal element provided in contact with the switching element. May be used. By using a thermistor, a bimetal or the like as the thermal element, the motor temperature sensor 37 can be configured as a resistance type temperature sensor. Alternatively, a thermocouple, a thermal diode, or the like may be used as the thermal element. The motor temperature sensor 37 includes an ADC (analog-digital conversion circuit) connected to the thermal element, and the analog temperature signal output from the thermal element is measured temperature data as digital data indicating the measured temperature of the operating motor 60A. It may be possible to convert to

  Instead of the motor temperature sensor 37 that can directly monitor the temperature of the operation motor 60A, a temperature at a predetermined position in the casing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 different from the operation motor 60A is sensed or measured. A temperature sensor may be provided, and the temperature of the operation motor 60A or the like may be monitored based on the sensing result or the measurement result. In this case, by specifying (estimating) the temperature of the operating motor 60A or the like by calculation using a coefficient based on the operating characteristics of the operating motor 60A and the temperature sensing result or measurement result by the temperature sensor. The temperature can be monitored. The coefficient based on the operating characteristics of the operating motor 60A is determined in advance through trials or experiments, for example, as a value indicating the rate of temperature increase according to the operating amount of the operating motor, such as the rotation amount or operating frequency of the operating motor 60A. What is required is acceptable. Further, the temperature sensor is not limited to the inside of the case of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and for example, a temperature sensor that senses or measures the internal temperature of the gaming machine installation island where a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 are installed side by side in a game hall is provided. The operating motor 60A and the like may be monitored by estimating the temperature.

  The movable member 51 includes a front surface portion and a base body disposed behind the front surface portion, and holds the movable member 52 between the front surface portion and the base body. When the first power transmission unit provided in the upper support unit 55 is located above the movable member 51, the movable member 51 is located on the upper side in a state where the longitudinal direction is substantially along the horizontal direction. At this time, when power is output from the operation motor 60A and the first power transmission unit rotates downward, the movable member 51 moves downward about the rotation support shaft as the decorative member 57 moves downward. Rotate. When the first power transmission unit provided in the upper support unit 55 is positioned below, when the power is output from the operation motor 60A and the first power transmission unit rotates upward, the decorative member 57 moves upward. Accordingly, the movable member 51 rotates upward with the rotation support shaft as a fulcrum. Thus, the operation motor 60 </ b> A provides a driving force for operably driving the movable member 51 together with the decorative member 57.

  An operation motor 60B for rotating the movable member 52, a motor case covering the operation motor 60B, and external teeth attached to the rotation shaft of the operation motor 60B are provided on the front surface of the base body provided in the movable member 51. A gear motor gear, a drive gear meshing with the motor gear, and a second position detection sensor for detecting the rotational position of the movable member 52 are attached. The drive gear connected to the rotation shaft of the operation motor 60B in this way has a second power transmission portion that is separated from the rotation center and protrudes forward. The second power transmission unit engages with the movable member 52 and transmits the power from the operation motor 60 </ b> B to the movable member 52. The second position detection sensor may be the same as the first position detection sensor. For example, the position of the movable member 52 is detected by detecting the rotational position of the drive gear connected to the rotational shaft of the operation motor 60B. It only needs to be understood.

  The movable member 52 is formed with a decoration-side guide hole that engages with the decoration member 57 and a power-side guide hole that passes through the second power transmission unit. The movable member 52 is positioned so as to overlap the back side of the movable member 51 when the second power transmission unit is positioned above. When power is output from the operation motor 60B and the second power transmission portion rotates downward, the movable member 52 rotates downward with respect to the movable member 51 using the decoration side guide hole as a fulcrum, so that the player can visually recognize it. It becomes a state. When the second power transmission unit is positioned below, the power is output from the operation motor 60B and the second power transmission unit rotates upward, so that the movable member 52 moves upward with the decoration side guide hole as a fulcrum. It rotates and hides behind the decorative member 51. Thus, the operation motor 60B provides a driving force for driving the movable member 52 to be operable.

  The lower support unit 56 includes a frame configured to cover the lower side of the screen of the main image display device 5MA. By fixing the frame to the main body of the game board 2, each component of the lower mechanism 50B is fixed. To support. The lower support unit 56 includes a link mechanism coupled to the movable member 53 and engaged with the movable member 54, and a third power transmission unit in which the power from the operation motor 60C illustrated in FIG. 7 is engaged with the link mechanism. The movable members 53 and 54 are moved by being transmitted to the movable members 53 and 54 through, for example. As described above, in the lower mechanism 50B, the movable members 53 and 54 can operate when the power from the operation motor 60C is transmitted via the link mechanism, the third power transmission unit, or the like. That is, the operation motor 60C provides a driving force for driving the movable members 53 and 54 so as to be operable. On the frame of the lower support unit 56, protrusions and guide holes for supporting the link mechanism are formed.

  In the upper mechanism 50T, each of the movable members 51 and 52 includes a plurality of light emitters arranged in a matrix. That is, each of the movable member 51 and the movable member 52 has a plurality of light emitters arranged in alignment along a predetermined direction such as a vertical and horizontal direction (up and down, left and right directions). The plurality of light emitters arranged in alignment by the movable member 51 constitute a light emitter unit 71 shown in FIG. The plurality of light emitters arranged in alignment by the movable member 52 constitute a light emitter unit 72 shown in FIG.

  The plurality of light emitters arranged so as to form the light emitter units 71 and 72 each include a plurality of types of light emitting elements having different light emission colors. For example, as each light emitter, a full color LED having a light emitting element capable of emitting light in R (red), G (green), and B (blue) is used. As a result, the movable member 51 and the movable member 52 emit light from the light emitting unit 71 such as rainbow color display by displaying various colors in a single color as well as displaying a plurality of colors separately in the region. It is possible to execute a display effect in a lighting manner of a plurality of light emitters arranged and arranged in the body unit 72. Thus, the light emitter unit 73 and the light emitter unit 74 can change the color or pattern of display (light emission) using a plurality of light emitters over time, and can execute a display effect. In front of the plurality of light emitters arranged in alignment by the light emitter units 71 and 72 included in the movable members 51 and 52, a partition body formed in a lattice shape so as to partition each of the plurality of light emitters is provided. ing. A front plate for decorating the movable members 51 and 52 is provided on the front surface of the partition of the movable members 51 and 52.

  In the lower mechanism 50B, each of the movable members 53 and 54 includes a plurality of light emitters arranged in a matrix in the same manner as the movable members 51 and 52 of the upper mechanism 50T. That is, on each of the movable member 53 and the movable member 54, a plurality of light emitters are aligned and arranged along a predetermined direction such as a vertical and horizontal direction (up and down, left and right directions). The plurality of light emitters arranged in alignment by the movable member 53 constitute a light emitter unit 73 shown in FIG. The plurality of light emitters arranged in alignment by the movable member 54 constitute a light emitter unit 74 shown in FIG.

  The plurality of light emitters arranged so as to constitute the light emitter units 73 and 74 each include a plurality of types of light emitting elements having different light emission colors. For example, as each light emitter, a full color LED having a light emitting element capable of emitting light in R (red), G (green), and B (blue) is used. As a result, the movable member 53 and the movable member 54 emit light from the light-emitting unit 73, such as rainbow color display by displaying various colors in a single color in addition to displaying a plurality of colors in a single region. A display effect can be executed by the lighting mode of the plurality of light emitters arranged and arranged in the body unit 74. Thus, the light emitter unit 73 and the light emitter unit 74 can change the color or pattern of display (light emission) using a plurality of light emitters over time, and can execute a display effect. In front of the plurality of light emitters arranged in alignment by the light emitter units 73 and 74 included in the movable members 53 and 54, a partition body formed in a lattice shape so as to partition each of the plurality of light emitters is provided. ing. A front plate for decorating the movable members 53 and 54 is provided on the front surface of the partition of the movable members 53 and 54.

  The partitions provided in the movable members 51 to 54 are formed of a material having low translucency, such as resin, or a material that does not have translucency. Such partition bodies are provided corresponding to the light emitter units 71 to 74 provided in the movable members 51 to 54, respectively. Thereby, in each of the movable members 51-54, each of the some light-emitting body arranged and arranged so that the light-emitting body units 71-74 may be comprised can be divided easily. Further, by changing the material of the partitioning body, the thickness of the section that partitions each light emitting body, and the like, the amount of light from the light emitting body can be reduced (adjusted) and the light from the light emitting body can be irregularly reflected. The partition body may be formed by, for example, forming a plurality of holes in a lattice shape on a plate material such as resin, or by injection molding a resin material or the like on a mold. Note that the plurality of light emitters are not limited to those using full-color LEDs, and for example, single-color or multi-color LEDs may be used, or light emitters other than LEDs may be used. The partition body is not limited to a member that is three-dimensionally formed in a lattice shape, and may be configured, for example, by forming a lattice-shaped pattern on a transparent or translucent plate material by printing or cutting. The partition is not limited to one configured to partition a plurality of light emitters one by one, and may be configured to partition a plurality of light emitters by a predetermined number, or may be configured in a predetermined direction (for example, lateral direction). And the vertical direction). Furthermore, such a partition may not be provided.

  The front plate provided on the movable members 51 to 54 has a metal thin film layer formed on the surface of aluminum or the like, for example, and is configured to be translucent to reflect light from the outside and transmit light from the inside. Thereby, when the several light-emitting body does not light-emit, the appearance (appearance) of the movable members 51-54 can be improved. The decorative member 57 may also be formed with such a metal thin film layer and a light emitter inside. The movable members 51 to 54 are not limited to those having a metal thin film layer formed on the surface, and may be configured to be decorated with a transparent or translucent paint.

  FIG. 4 shows an operation example of the upper mechanism 50 </ b> T as viewed from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The movable members 51 and 52 included in the upper mechanism 50T are pivotally supported by the decoration member 57, and the movable member 51 and the movable member 52 have different rotation ranges. That is, the movable member 52 can be rotated between the retracted position and the advanced position with respect to the movable member 51. The movable member 51 has a configuration in which a base body is disposed behind a front surface portion provided with a plurality of light emitters, and holds the movable member 52 between the front surface portion and the base body. When the upper mechanism 50T is in the retracted state, for example, as shown in FIG. 4A, the longitudinal direction of the movable member 51 is positioned on the upper side in a state along the substantially horizontal direction. Then, with the driving force of the operating motor 60B, for example, as shown in FIG. 4B, the movable member 52 can be rotated without moving the decorative member 57 and the movable member 51. Further, with the driving force of the operation motor 60A, for example, as shown in FIG. 4C, the movable members 51 and 52 can be rotated in an overlapped state as the decorative member 57 moves downward. Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 4D, the movable member 51 is rotated by the driving force of the operating motor 60A and the movable member 51 is rotated by the driving force of the operating motor 60B. 52 can be rotated with respect to the movable member 51, and the movable member 52 can be advanced below the movable member 51.

  As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4C, when the rotation amounts of the movable member 51 and the movable member 52 are approximately the same, a plurality of light emitters disposed on the movable member 51 and the movable member 52, respectively. The arrangement directions of these do not match and the arrangement is not aligned. That is, when the upper mechanism 50T is in the retracted state, the movable members 51 and the movable members 52 are arranged in the vertical and horizontal directions so that the arrangement directions of the movable members 51 and the movable members 52 do not match. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4B and FIG. 4D, when the difference in the rotation amount between the movable member 51 and the movable member 52 is the maximum, each of the movable member 51 and the movable member 52 The arrangement directions of the plurality of arranged light emitters coincide with each other, and the arrangement is aligned. That is, when the upper mechanism 50 </ b> T is in the advanced state, the movable member 51 and the movable member 52 are arranged in the same direction in the movable member 51 and the movable member 52.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, in a state where both the movable member 51 and the movable member 52 are positioned upward, the display screen (in the main image display device 5MA) corresponds to the upper mechanism 50T being in the retracted state. The player can visually recognize the display screen of the main image display device 5MA and the movable member 51 without disturbing the visual recognition with respect to the broken line). Thus, when the upper mechanism 50T is in the retracted state, the movable member 51 and the movable member 52 do not overlap the display screen of the main image display device 5MA. As shown in FIG. 4D, in the state in which the movable member 51 and the movable member 52 are rotated and are most distant from each other (the advanced state where the rotational amount is maximum), the upper mechanism 50T corresponds to the advanced state. The visual recognition on the display screen of the main image display device 5MA is hindered. Thus, when the upper mechanism 50T is in the advanced state, the movable member 51 and the movable member 52 overlap the display screen of the main image display device 5MA. Thereby, the player can make the movable members 51 and 52 noticeable, and the display effect is improved by executing a display effect using a plurality of light emitters arranged and arranged on each of the movable members 51 and 52. be able to. Further, when the upper mechanism 50T is in the advanced state, the arrangement directions of the plurality of light emitters arranged in alignment on the movable members 51 and 52 coincide with each other. Thereby, a sense of unity can be given to the display effect in the movable members 51 and 52, and the effect can be improved.

  FIG. 5 shows an operation example of the lower mechanism 50 </ b> B as viewed from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The movable members 53 and 54 included in the lower mechanism 50B are connected to the frame of the lower support unit 56 via a predetermined link mechanism, and can move within a predetermined range by the power of the operation motor 60C. The link mechanism includes, for example, link members 642a and 642b and link members 645a and 645b shown in FIG. One end of each of the link members 645a and 645b is pivotally supported by the frame, and the other end is pivotally supported near the lower end of the movable member 54 to guide the movement of the movable member 54.

  When the lower mechanism 50B is in the retracted state, for example, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), each of the movable members 53 and 54 is located below, and the movable member 53 is located behind the movable member 54. The player can hardly see the movable member 53. When the lower mechanism 50B changes from the retracted state to the advanced state, for example, as shown in FIG. 5B, the movable member 53 moves upward with a slight rotation from the back side of the movable member 54. . When the power from the operation motor 60C is further output, the movable member 54 moves upward as the movable member 53 moves, for example, as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the lower mechanism 50B changes from the advanced state to the retracted state, each of the movable members 53 and 54 is moved downward by the power from the operation motor 60C, and then the movable member 53 is behind the movable member 54. Move to.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, when the lower mechanism 50 </ b> B is in the retracted state, the plurality of light emitters arranged in the vertical and horizontal directions on the movable member 53 and the movable member 54 are the movable member 53 and the movable member 54. The array direction does not match. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5C, when the lower mechanism 50B is in the advanced state, the arrangement directions of the plurality of light emitters arranged on the movable member 53 and the movable member 54 coincide with each other. , The arrangement becomes complete. That is, when the lower mechanism 50 </ b> B is in the advanced state, the arrangement directions of the plurality of light emitters arranged in a plurality of rows in the movable member 53 and the movable member 54 are the same in the movable member 53 and the movable member 54.

  FIG. 6 shows an operation example of the effect moving mechanism 50. In FIG. 6, the arrangement direction of the plurality of light emitters arranged in alignment on the surfaces of the movable members 51 to 54 is indicated by a solid line. In the retracted state in which the upper mechanism 50T and the lower mechanism 50B are separated from each other, the movable members 51 to 54 do not overlap the display screen (display area) of the main image display device 5MA. Therefore, when the upper mechanism 50T and the lower mechanism 50B are in the retracted state, as shown in FIG. 6A, the display screen of the main image display device 5MA becomes visible. On the other hand, in the advanced state in which the upper mechanism 50T and the lower mechanism 50B are close to each other, the movable members 51 to 54 overlap the display screen (display area) of the main image display device 5MA. Therefore, when the upper mechanism 50T and the lower mechanism 50B are in the advanced state, as shown in FIG. 6B, the display screen of the main image display device 5MA is difficult to view or cannot be viewed.

  Further, when the upper mechanism 50T and the lower mechanism 50B are in the retracted state, as shown in FIG. 6A, the arrangement directions of the plurality of light emitters arranged in alignment with the movable members 51 to 54 do not coincide with each other. . On the other hand, when the upper mechanism 50T and the lower mechanism 50B are in the advanced state, as shown in FIG. 6B, the arrangement directions of the plurality of light emitters arranged in alignment with the movable members 51 to 54 are the same. . In this way, when the arrangement direction of the plurality of light emitters arranged in alignment with each of the movable members 51 to 54 is aligned in the advanced state, the display effects in each of the movable members 51 to 54 are given a sense of unity. Can do. In particular, by performing an integrated display effect with the plurality of movable members 51 to 54 when in the advanced state, the interest of the effect can be improved. In addition, since the visibility of the main image display device 5MA with respect to the display screen changes depending on the positions of the plurality of movable members 51 to 54, it is possible to prevent the production from becoming monotonous and improve the interest of the production.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. Each structure in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a normal winning ball device 6A, a normal variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7, a frame member arranged at the peripheral edge of the main image display device 5MA, etc.) A decorative LED may be disposed around the periphery. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. )) Is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by a player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be incorporated in the operation rod.

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

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor for detecting the player's operation act on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B. When the player's operation is detected, the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B are changed in the display effect on the main image display device 5MA and the sub image display device 5SU by the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. It may be used for effects such as operations in the movable mechanism 50, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, lighting operations (flashing operations) in light emitters such as the game effect lamp 9, etc. (for example, notice effects and reach effects). .

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, and a drive control board 19 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 27 and 28 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11 and receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 to receive the main image display device 5MA and the sub image display. Various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical components for rendering such as the device 5SU, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the light emitter units 71 to 74, and the rendering movable mechanism 50 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation in the main image display device 5MA and the sub image display device 5SU, all or part of the lighting modes in the light emitter units 71 to 74, and all the sound output operations from the speakers 8L and 8R. Or, the control contents for causing the electrical parts for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as part or all of the lighting / extinguishing operation in the game effect lamp 9 or the like, or all or part of the operation of the production movable mechanism 50 It has a function to determine.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is turned on / off in the game effect lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit for driving is mounted. The drive control board 19 is a control board for controlling the effect movable mechanism that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and the movable members 51 to 54 are rotated based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A motor driver circuit for performing control and movement control of the decorative member 57 is mounted. The output signal from the drive control board 19 is transmitted toward the operation motors 60A and 60B included in the upper mechanism drive unit 16A and the operation motor 60C included in the lower mechanism drive unit 16B. The upper mechanism drive unit 16A transmits power for operating the movable members 51 and 52 and the decorative member 57 included in the upper mechanism 50T. The lower mechanism drive unit 16B transmits power for operating the movable members 53 and 54 included in the lower mechanism 50B.

  As shown in FIG. 7, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the main image display device 5MA and the sub image display device 5SU, and a sound used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R. The control command, the lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, the movable mechanism control command used for controlling the operation of the effect movable mechanism 50, and the like are included. .

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

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing a program read from the ROM 101. At this time, the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the fluctuation data, and the CPU 103 temporarily stores the various fluctuation data. The CPU 103 receives the input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and the CPU 103 goes outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. A transmission operation for outputting various signals is also performed. The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of the various random number values used for controlling the progress of the game.

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

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

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

  In addition to the wiring for transmitting the video signal to the main image display device 5MA and the sub image display device 5SU, the effect control board 12 is used for lighting a plurality of light emitters for the light emitter units 71-74. Wiring for transmitting a lighting signal, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, and electrical decoration as an information signal indicating lamp data for the lamp control board 14 Wiring for transmitting a signal, a drive control signal as an information signal indicating a command or control data for moving the movable members 51 to 54 by driving the operation motors 60A to 60C to the drive control board 19 is transmitted. Wiring etc. are connected. Further, the effect control board 12 detects wiring for receiving an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and the player's operation action on the push button 31B. Wiring for receiving an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the operation has been performed, wiring for receiving a temperature sensing signal as an information signal according to the temperature of the operating motor 60A measured by the motor temperature sensor 37, and the like. It is connected.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 7 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination tables, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The effect control pattern includes, for example, effect control execution data (display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, movable member control data, operation detection control data, etc.) and an end code associated with the effect control process timer determination value. Consists of included process data. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the main image display device 5MA and the sub image display device 5SU based on a display control command from the effect control CPU 120 and the like. For example, the display control unit 123 executes a variable display of decorative symbols and various effects display by determining a switching timing of effect images to be displayed on the screens of the main image display device 5MA and the sub image display device 5SU. Control for. In this embodiment, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing display effects according to lighting modes of the light emitter units 71 to 74 formed by a plurality of light emitters arranged and arranged on the movable members 51 to 54, respectively. Do.

  As an example, FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of the display control unit 123. The display control unit 123 shown in FIG. 8 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) 130, an image data memory 131, a VRAM (Video RAM) 132A, a frame buffer 132B, a main LCD drive circuit 133A, and a sub LCD drive circuit 133B. And a light emitter control circuit 134. Note that the VDP 130 may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a DSP (Digital Signal Processor). The image data memory 131 may be a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory, for example. It is sufficient if it is configured using

  The VDP 130 has, for example, an image data processing function such as a high-speed drawing function and a moving image decoding function for displaying various images on the screen of the main image display device 5MA and the sub image display device 5SU. An image processor that executes image data processing according to a control command. The image data memory 131 stores in advance various image data (image element data) indicating display images on the main image display device 5MA and the sub image display device 5SU. For example, the image data stored in the image data memory 131 includes a plurality of types of image element data corresponding to a plurality of types of effect images, such as a plurality of types of decorative symbols variably displayed on the main image display device 5MA. . In addition, the image data memory 131 stores character image data and moving image data displayed on the main image display device 5MA and the sub image display device 5SU, specifically, people, characters, figures, symbols, and background image images. Data is stored in advance. In this embodiment, using the image data stored in the image data memory 131, data (lighting data) is created for controlling the lighting of a plurality of light emitters constituting the light emitter units 71-74.

  Data for creating lighting data of the light emitter units 71 to 74 may be added to the image data of the effect image displayed on the screen of the sub image display device 5SU and stored in the image data memory 131 in advance. Alternatively, the data for creating the lighting data of the light emitter units 71 to 74 is stored in advance in the image data memory 131 as image data separate from the image data of the effect image displayed on the screen of the sub image display device 5SU. When the VDP 130 performs the drawing process, display data used for creating the lighting data may be added to the display data of the effect image on the display screen of the sub image display device 5SU.

  The VRAM 132A temporarily stores the image data read from the image data memory 131, and provides a work area for the VDP 130 to execute image data processing. For example, a palette area in which palette data is arranged, a character buffer in which character image data read from the image data memory 131 is stored, and a CG buffer are allocated to the storage area of the VRAM 132A. The CG buffer temporarily stores palette data in which the display color of the character is defined when the rendering process by the VDP 130 is executed, or temporarily stores the display data of the effect image created by the rendering process. It is used to

  The frame buffer 132B provides a virtual display area in which display data of effect images created by drawing processing by the VDP 130 is developed and stored. The display data expanded and stored in the frame buffer 132B may be pixel data (raster data) created by the VDP 130 based on vector data (vector data) such as points, lines, and polygons. In the frame buffer 132B, for example, an actual display area for storing display data of various images displayed on the screen of the main image display device 5MA, and display of various images that are not displayed on the screen of the main image display device 5MA. A virtual display area for storing data may be included. Alternatively, display data for displaying a screen having the same size as the display screen of the main image display device 5MA is created in the virtual display area of the frame buffer 132B, and the display data of the virtual display area read by the VDP 130 is the main By being supplied to the LCD drive circuit 133A, it may be output to the main image display device 5MA side. The VRAM 132A and the frame buffer 132B may be secured as separate storage areas in the same semiconductor memory (SDRAM or the like), or may be configured using separate semiconductor memories.

  An image display area and an image drawing area are allocated to the storage area of the frame buffer 132B. In the image display area, display data for displaying an effect image on the screen of the main image display device 5MA or the sub image display device 5SU is stored. In the image drawing area, display data of each effect image created by the drawing process is stored. The image display area and the image drawing area may be switched each time a V blank is generated. The V blank is generated at a cycle in which an image displayed on the screen of the main image display device 5MA or the sub image display device 5SU is updated. Each time V blanking is started, a V blank interrupt signal is output from the VDP 130 to the effect control CPU 120, and various other interrupt signals are output from the VDP 130 to the effect control CPU 120.

  By switching between the image display area and the image drawing area each time a V blank occurs, display data for each effect image is created in the storage area allocated as the image drawing area in a certain V blank period (first drawing display period). In the next V blank period (second drawing display period), the storage area is switched to the image display area. Accordingly, the display data created by the drawing process in the first drawing display period is output to the main image display device 5MA and the sub image display device 5SU in the second drawing display period, and in the second drawing display period. In the storage area to which the image drawing area is assigned, display data created by the drawing process is stored.

  A main frame buffer and a subframe buffer may be allocated to each of the storage areas to which the image display area and the image drawing area are allocated in the frame buffer 132B. The main frame buffer stores display data for displaying the effect image on the screen of the main image display device 5MA. The subframe buffer stores display data for displaying an effect image on the screen of the sub image display device 5SU and display data for creating lighting data of the light emitter units 71 to 74. In this way, lighting data for controlling lighting of the plurality of light emitters constituting the light emitter units 71 to 74 is created using a part of the display data stored in the subframe buffer.

  The effect control CPU 120 accesses, for example, a system register and an attribute register built in the VDP 130 via a CPU interface included in the VDP 130. Various commands and data are stored in the system register and the attribute register in accordance with process data such as display control data included in the effect control pattern. Thus, the effect control CPU 120 indirectly controls the display operation in the main image display device 5MA and the sub image display device 5SU and the lighting operation in the light emitter units 71 to 74.

  The process data indicates the setting contents that the effect control CPU 120 performs on the system register and attribute register of the VDP 130 every time V blank occurs. The setting contents of the system register include drawing and data transfer commands, CG data to be transferred, palette data, and attribute settings. The setting contents of the attribute register only need to indicate an attribute as a parameter used for rendering processing of the effect image. In the process data, attributes are set so that the image is updated every time a V blank occurs. As a result, the image can be updated each time a V blank is generated.

  The main LCD drive circuit 133A creates a color signal (gradation control signal) corresponding to the display data output from the VDP 130, and sends a predetermined clock signal (dot clock signal) or scanning signal (drive control signal) to the main image. This is a circuit for displaying various images on the screen of the main image display device 5MA by outputting it to the display device 5MA. The sub LCD drive circuit 133B creates a color signal (gradation control signal) corresponding to the display data transmitted from the VDP 130 via the light emitter control circuit 134, and a predetermined clock signal (dot clock signal) or scanning signal. This is a circuit for displaying various images on the screen of the sub image display device 5SU by outputting (drive control signal) to the sub image display device 5SU.

  The light emitter control circuit 134 is a circuit that controls the lighting mode by the plurality of light emitters in the light emitter units 71 to 74 using a part of the data obtained by separating the display data read from the subframe buffer of the frame buffer 132B by the VDP 130. It is. The light emitter control circuit 134 may be configured using a dedicated IC such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit). Alternatively, the light emitter control circuit 134 may be configured using a programmable integrated circuit such as an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array). Of the display data separated by the light emitter control circuit 134, the remaining display data that is not used for lighting control of the light emitter units 71 to 74 is output to the sub LCD drive circuit 133B.

  The VDP 130 has two signal output configurations (output circuit and output wiring) such as a main display output system and a sub display output system as a data signal output system for outputting display data. The main display output system which is one of the two data signal output systems is connected to the main image display device 5MA via the main LCD drive circuit 133A and is used for screen display of the main image display device 5MA. A data signal of display data is transmitted. The sub display output system which is the other output system of the two data signal output systems is connected to the light emitter units 71 to 74 and the sub LCD drive circuit 133B via the light emitter control circuit 134, and the sub LCD drive circuit 133B. Are further connected to the sub image display device 5SU. In such a sub display output system, a display data data signal used for image display on the screen of the sub image display device 5SU is transmitted, and display data data used for lighting control of the light emitter units 71 to 74 is transmitted. A signal is transmitted. Display data used for lighting control of the light emitter units 71 to 74 is converted into lighting data in the light emitter control circuit 134. The main LCD drive circuit 133A, the sub LCD drive circuit 133B, and the light emitter control circuit 134 may be mounted on a separate board different from the effect control board 12.

  FIG. 9 shows a configuration example of the light emitter control circuit 134. The light emitter control circuit 134 generates a plurality of light emitting elements arranged in alignment with each of the light emitter units 71 to 74 by generating a control signal corresponding to the lighting control information based on a part of the display data output from the VDP 130. Control the lighting of the body. The light emitter control circuit 134 includes a signal separation circuit 140, a buffer memory 141, a lighting data generation circuit 142, a serial output circuit 143, and a light emitter drive unit 144.

  The signal separation circuit 140 separates part of display data used for lighting control of the light emitter units 71 to 74 from the display data output from the VDP 130 and temporarily stores it in the buffer memory 142. Of the display data output from the VDP 130, the display data output corresponding to the sub display output system is input to the light emitter control circuit 134. The signal separation circuit 140 further separates some display data used for lighting control of the light emitter units 71 to 74 from the display data input to the light emitter control circuit 134. For example, the signal separation circuit 140 specifies display data used for lighting control based on a predetermined synchronization signal (horizontal synchronization signal or vertical synchronization signal) or a clock signal (dot clock signal). The display data specified in this way is written in a predetermined order from the first storage area (buffer memory area) in the buffer memory 141 and temporarily stored.

  The lighting data generation circuit 142 reads the display data temporarily stored in the buffer memory 141, and executes predetermined conversion processing to generate lighting data constituting the lighting control information. A part of display data output from the VDP 130 corresponding to the sub display output system is stored in the buffer memory 141. Accordingly, the lighting data generation circuit 142 converts part of the display data created by the VDP 130 into lighting data. The lighting data generated by the lighting data generation circuit 142 includes drive control data serving as drive control information that specifies the drive timing of the light emitter, and a floor that specifies the luminance (gradation) corresponding to each light emission color of the light emitter. It is only necessary to include gradation data serving as tone control information.

  The lighting data generation circuit 142 divides a region where a plurality of light emitters are arranged in each of the movable members 51 to 54 into a plurality of blocks, and creates lighting data of the light emitters for each of the blocks. In this embodiment, the light emitter blocks B01 to B42 are set in advance as a plurality of blocks. The lighting data generation circuit 143 generates lighting data corresponding to each of the light emitter blocks B01 to B42.

  FIG. 10 shows a setting example in which a region where a plurality of light emitters in the movable member 51 are arranged and arranged is divided into a plurality of blocks. The regions where the plurality of light emitters are arranged in the movable member 51 are light emitter blocks B01 to B06 as shown in FIG. 10A and light emitter blocks B07 to B15 as shown in FIG. 10B. Divided. Similarly to the movable member 51, the movable members 52 to 54 other than the movable member 51 are set so as to divide a region where a plurality of light emitters are arranged into a plurality of blocks. Thus, the entire light emitter units 71 to 74 provided in the movable members 51 to 54 are divided into light emitter blocks B01 to B42. The number of divisions of the light emitter block may be arbitrarily set based on the number of movable members constituting the effect movable mechanism 50, the size of a region where a plurality of light emitters are arranged, and the like. .

  Each of the light emitter blocks B01 to B42 has a rectangular shape such as a rectangle or a square as a basic shape. Therefore, due to the shape of the movable members 51 to 54, the area where the plurality of light emitters are arranged in each of the light emitter units 71 to 74 cannot be accommodated in the square light emitter block, and one light emission There may be a surplus area where light emitters less than the body block are arranged. In addition, among the plurality of light emitter blocks, there may be an empty area where the light emitter is not disposed in a part of the square shape. Therefore, by including a surplus area where light emitters less than one light emitter block are arranged in an empty area in any one of the light emitter blocks, the processing load of the lighting control for a plurality of light emitters is reduced.

  The serial output circuit 143 outputs a control signal including lighting control information corresponding to the lighting data generated by the lighting data generation circuit 142 to the light emitter driving unit 144 by a serial signal method. The control signal corresponding to the lighting data may include a drive control signal corresponding to the drive control data and a gradation data signal corresponding to the gradation data. The serial output circuit 143 has a plurality of signal output configurations (output circuit and output wiring) such as 21 systems as a serial output system for outputting a control signal. The serial output circuit 143 is connected to serial signal wirings corresponding to the 21 serial output systems K01 to K21, and outputs a control signal including lighting control information to each wiring by a serial signal system. As described above, the serial output circuit 143 outputs the control signal including the lighting control information to the serial signal lines of a plurality of systems by the serial signal method.

  FIG. 11 shows a connection setting example between the serial output system and the light emitter block. In the connection setting example shown in FIG. 11, two light emitter blocks among the light emitter blocks B01 to B42 are connected to each of the serial output systems K01 to K21. For example, a light emitter driver for controlling lighting of the light emitter block B01 and the light emitter block B02 is connected to the serial output system K01 via a serial signal wiring. The serial output system K02 is connected to a light emitter block B03 and a light emitter driver for controlling the light emitter block B04 through serial signal wiring. Also in the serial output system K03 and later, a light emitter driver for controlling lighting of two light emitter blocks is connected to one serial output system. A plurality of light emitter drivers that perform lighting control of light emitters included in a light emitter block assigned to one serial output system may be connected by a serial bus system via serial signal wiring. In addition, it is not limited to what is connected by a serial bus system, A some light emitter driver may be connected in series (connected by a daisy chain system).

  The light emitter driving unit 144 shown in FIG. 9 includes a plurality of light emitter drivers that control lighting of a plurality of light emitters included in the regions divided into the light emitter blocks B01 to B42. Each light emitter driver performs lighting control of a plurality of light emitters based on the lighting control information indicated by the control signal transmitted from the serial output circuit 143 via the serial signal wiring. Each light emitter driver is configured to include, for example, a shift register, converts data transmitted by the serial signal system into data of a parallel signal system, and outputs the data to a plurality of signal lines. Each of the plurality of light emitter drivers includes a strobe-side light emitter driver serving as a drive control circuit that performs drive control of the light emitter in accordance with drive control data indicated by the drive control signal, and gradation data indicated by the gradation data signal. The light source driver on the digit side, which is a gradation control circuit for controlling the gradation of the light emitter, is classified into any one of them. In each of the light emitter blocks B01 to B42, dynamic lighting control of a plurality of light emitters is performed for each light emitter block using a strobe side light emitter driver and a digit side light emitter driver.

  FIG. 12 shows a configuration example of a light emitter driver corresponding to the light emitter block B11 as a specific example. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 12, the strobe-side light emitter driver 411S, the digit upper light emitter driver 411DU, and the digit lower light emitter driver 411DD are used as a plurality of light emitter drivers corresponding to the light emitter block B11. Is provided. The serial signal wiring of the serial output system K06 shown in FIG. 11 includes the strobe side light emitter driver 411S, the digit upper light emitter driver 411DU, and the digit lower light emitter driver 411DD corresponding to the light emitter block B11 from the serial output circuit 143. And then connected to the light emitter driver provided corresponding to the light emitter block B12.

  Different address information is assigned to each of the light emitter driver 411S, the light emitter driver 411DU, and the light emitter driver 411DD. The serial output circuit 143 outputs a control signal indicating the lighting control information to which the address information is added to the serial signal wiring included in the serial output system K06, so that any of the plurality of light emitter drivers corresponding to the light emitter block B11 is output. Transmit the lighting control information.

  The serial signal wiring may include a serial clock wiring for transmitting the serial clock SC and a serial data wiring for transmitting serial data SD synchronized with the serial clock SC. The light emitter driver connected to the serial signal wiring takes in drive control data or gradation data transmitted as serial data SD synchronized with the serial clock SC, and performs lighting control of the plurality of light emitters.

  The light emitter block B11 includes a half block B11U composed of a plurality of light emitters whose gradation is controlled by a digit upper light emitter driver 411DU and a plurality of light emitters whose gradation is controlled by a digit lower light emitter driver 411DD. It is comprised with the combination with half block B11D comprised from these. Thus, each light emitter block only needs to be configured by a combination of half blocks that are modules smaller than the light emitter block. Note that the plurality of light emitter blocks is not limited to a combination of two half blocks. For example, among the plurality of light emitter blocks, a light emitter block constituted by only one half block may be included in addition to a light emitter block constituted by combining two half blocks. When the light emitter block B11 is composed of only one half block, the light emitter driver 411S on the strobe side and the light emitter driver 411DU on the upper digit side are provided, but the light emitter driver 411DD on the lower digit side is not provided. What is necessary is just composition. Thus, each light emitter block may be configured to include one strobe side light emitter driver and one or two digit side light emitter drivers.

  Half block B11U and half block B11D should just be comprised so that the number of light-emitting bodies may become the same number, respectively. For example, the strobe-side light emitter driver 411S is connected to 12 strobe signal lines, and outputs a strobe signal as a drive control signal for driving and controlling a plurality of light emitters arranged in 12 columns. The digit upper light emitter driver 411DU and the digit lower light emitter driver 411DD are each connected to eight digit signal lines, and gradation data for controlling gradation of a plurality of light emitters arranged in eight rows. Outputs a digit signal as a signal. Therefore, both the half block B11U corresponding to the digit upper side and the half block B11D corresponding to the digit lower side are formed so as to include a total of 96 light emitters composed of 12 columns on the strobe side and 8 rows on the digit side. Yes. Similarly, the half blocks constituting the light emitter blocks other than the light emitter block B11 may be formed so as to include a total of 96 light emitters. Thus, the half blocks as modules constituting the light emitter block only need to be configured so that the same number of light emitters can be controlled to be turned on.

  Note that the number of light emitters included in one half block is not limited to 96 in total, and may be an arbitrary number determined in advance based on the specification and design of the light emitter driver. For example, when eight strobe signal lines are configured to drive and control a plurality of light emitters arranged in eight columns, a total of 64 light emitters consisting of eight columns on the strobe side and eight rows on the digit side are provided. What is necessary is just to form so that it may be contained in one half block. Further, the number of light emitters that can be controlled to be lighted by one half block and the number of light emitters actually included in one half block do not always have to coincide with each other. For example, while the number of light emitters that can be controlled to light in one half block is 96, the number of light emitters actually included in one half block depends on the arrangement of the light emitters in the light emitter units 71 to 74. There may be fewer than 96. In this way, it is only necessary to control the lighting of a predetermined number of light emitters or less for each half block as a module smaller than a plurality of blocks obtained by dividing a region where a plurality of light emitters are arranged.

  The lighting data generation circuit 142 generates lighting data for performing dynamic lighting control of the plurality of light emitters for each of the plurality of light emitter blocks B01 to B42. For example, as drive control data serving as drive control information for designating the drive timing of the light emitters, control data for time-sharing driving a plurality of light emitters at different timings for each strobe signal line is generated. Also, gradation data serving as gradation control information for designating luminance (gradation) for each emission color is generated by PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) control corresponding to a plurality of light emitters connected to each digit signal line. The light emitter driver on the digit side is not limited to the one that performs gradation control of the light emitter according to the output period of the pulse signal as in the PWM control method. For example, the number of pulse signals output within a certain period ( What is necessary is just to perform gradation control of the light emitter according to the physical quantity (pulse quantity) of the pulse signal, such as the number of pulses) and the amplitude (drive current value) of the pulse signal.

  The serial output circuit 143 outputs the lighting data generated by the lighting data generation circuit 142 to the serial signal wiring of the serial output system to which the light emitter block to be controlled for lighting is connected in the serial signal system. A strobe-side light emitter driver provided corresponding to each light emitter block drives and controls a plurality of light emitters connected to the strobe signal line by outputting a strobe signal based on the drive control data. The light emitter driver on the digit upper side or the digit lower side provided for each light emitter block outputs a digit signal based on the gradation data, thereby gradation of a plurality of light emitters connected to the digit signal line. Control. Thus, in each of the light emitter units 71 to 74, the plurality of light emitters arranged in a row emit light at a duty ratio corresponding to the digit signal during the light emission drive period in which the strobe signal is turned on, and the plurality of light emitter blocks For each of B01 to B42, the lighting mode can be changed by a dynamic lighting method (also referred to as a pulse lighting method, a duty lighting method, or a time division lighting method). In this way, by configuring the dynamic lighting control to be performed for each of the plurality of light emitter blocks B01 to B42, the light emitter drive unit 144 can perform lighting control using a plurality of light emitter drivers in parallel. .

  The random number circuit 124 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 7 counts numerical data indicating various random numbers used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a performance operation is also called a game random number. The I / O 125 includes, for example, an input port for capturing an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is emitted based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus. When this game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the first is based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The start condition is met. Thereafter, for example, the first start condition is established based on, for example, the end of the last special game or the big hit gaming state. In this way, the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

  When the game ball launched toward the game area passes (enters) the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Is done. Based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the second start port switch 22B, the second start condition is satisfied. Thereafter, the second start condition is satisfied based on, for example, the end of the last special game or the big hit gaming state. In this way, the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is executed. When the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the normally open state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second starting winning opening.

  In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, based on the fact that the normal symbol variable display result by the normal symbol display device 20 is "per normal figure", the opening control or the expansion opening where the movable wing piece of the electric tulip is in the tilting position is performed. Control is performed, and closing control and normal opening control for returning to the vertical position when a predetermined time elapses are performed. When the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the expanded opening state as the first variable state by the opening control or the expanding opening control, the game ball can easily pass or can pass through the second start winning opening. The normal figure starting condition for executing the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 is established based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. After the normal chart start condition is satisfied, the normal symbol display 20 uses the normal symbol display unit 20 based on the fact that the normal map start condition for starting variable display of the normal symbol is satisfied, for example, that the previous general chart game has ended. The figure game is started. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”.

  When a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started or when a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, a special game is started. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed whether or not the variable display result of the symbol is set to “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and the effect control command for designating the variable display result and the variation pattern is the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 shown in FIG. To the effect control board 12.

  After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, “left”, “middle”, “right” arranged on the screen of the main image display device 5MA. In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, variable display of decorative symbols (effect symbols) different from the special symbols is performed. The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are also referred to as a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol, respectively.

  In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, a fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, the final decorative symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the main image display device 5MA. As a special symbol variable display result, when a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result is “big hit” (specific display result), and when a predetermined lose symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result is “Lose” (non-specific display result). Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. That is, whether or not the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed.

  When the variable display result of the special symbol in the special game is “big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed on the screen of the main image display device 5MA. As an example, a combination of big hits is determined by stopping and displaying the same decorative symbols all together on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It is only necessary that the decorative design is derived and displayed.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, in a predetermined period (for example, 29.5 seconds) or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the grand prize opening and a winning ball is generated, the grand prize opening is continuously opened. The round game (also simply referred to as “round”) is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the prize winning ball is detected by the big prize opening switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “16”) is reached. Therefore, in the big hit gaming state, the player can acquire a large number of prize balls very easily, and the gaming state is advantageous to the player. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  After the big hit gaming state is finished, the gaming state becomes a probable change state based on the establishment of a predetermined probability change control condition, and the probability that the variable display result will be a big hit (big hit probability) is higher than the normal state. Control may take place. In the probability change state, a predetermined probability change end condition is satisfied, for example, a variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), or a big hit gaming state is started before the number of executions of the variable display reaches the predetermined number of times. It is controlled to continue until The probability variation end condition may be satisfied when the next big hit gaming state is started regardless of the number of executions of variable display. After the big hit gaming state is finished, the gaming state becomes a short time state, and the short time control may be performed in which the average variable display time becomes shorter than the normal state. In the short-time state, a predetermined short-time end condition is satisfied, for example, the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), or the big hit gaming state is started before the variable display execution number reaches the predetermined number of times. It is controlled to continue until

  In the probable change state and the short time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening than in the normal state. And a second variable state (closed state or normally open state). For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol change time (normal diagram change time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “general”. Tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “per figure” is higher than that in the normal state, and the variable display result is “per figure”. By making the control longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts more than in the normal state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. In this way, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “high base control”). By controlling to such a probable change state and a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened, and a special game state (“advantageous game state”) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. Also called). Even when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the high opening control may not be performed.

  In the main image display device 5MA, the symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol) are stopped in a state in which they match the jackpot combination continuously for a predetermined time. A big hit occurs before the final result is displayed due to fluctuation, enlargement / reduction, or deformation, or when multiple symbols change synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol changes. An effect performed in a state where the possibility continues (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, the variable display including the reach effect is called reach variable display. A plurality of types of reach modes are prepared in advance corresponding to the decorative pattern variation pattern, etc., and the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” (a big hit expectation) differs depending on the reach mode. That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. In the reach production, it is only necessary to include a normal reach production and a super reach reach production with a higher degree of expectation of jackpot than the normal reach production. And when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the screen of the main image display device 5MA is not a big hit combination, it becomes “lost”, and the variability display state ends.

  As an effect of liquid crystal display on the screen of the main image display device 5MA, variable display of decorative symbols is performed. In addition, on the screens of the main image display device 5MA and the sub image display device 5SU, for example, an effect using a character image or an effect of displaying a notification image based on a determination result of a big hit determination and a variation pattern is executed. The Various effects executed during variable display in which variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols is performed are also referred to as “variable display effects”. As an example of effects during variable display, there is a possibility that the decorative display variable display state will reach a reach state due to an effect operation different from the decorative display variable display operation, the possibility that a super reach reach effect will be executed, variable display A notice effect may be executed to suggest to the player in advance that the result may be a “hit”.

  The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. May be executed (started) prior to the reach state (before the decorative symbols are temporarily displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R). In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state. In this way, the notice effect can be a big hit gaming state at a predetermined timing from the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols until the fixed special symbols and fixed decorative symbols that result in variable display are derived. Anything that can give notice of sex is acceptable. A plurality of notice effect patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the contents of the effect operation (effect mode) when such a notice effect is executed.

  When the lost symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the variable display result is “lost”, the variable display mode is “non-reach” (“normal” A case where the variable display mode is “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”). When the variable display mode is “non-reach”, the variable display state of the decorative design is not reached after the variable display of the decorative design is started. Reach combination) is stopped (derived). When the variable display mode is “reach”, the reach presentation is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state after the decorative symbol variable display is started, and finally the jackpot combination is A predetermined combination of decorative symbols (reach-miss combination) that is not to be displayed is stopped (derived).

  The game ball used as a game medium in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recorded information of the score given corresponding to the number thereof have value that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity, for example. That's fine. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for a second game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Further, the game value that can be given in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to paying out a game ball as a prize ball or giving a score. For example, the game value can be controlled to a big hit game state or a special game state such as a probable change state. Control, the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit gaming state becomes the first round number (for example, “15”) larger than the second round number (for example, “7”), can be executed in a short time state The upper limit number of variable display becomes a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50). The first probability (for example, 1/20), the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times of repeated control to the big hit gaming state without being controlled to the normal state, is greater than the second consecutive number of chunks (for example, “5”) First Communicating Chang number (e.g. "10") and such part or all of becoming, it may include be a more favorable game situation for the player.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described.

In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, RAM 10 2 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. Game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main-side error processing, information output processing, gaming random number update processing, game control process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, and the like in pachinko gaming machine 1 Processing for controlling the progress of the process is included.

  The switch processing is processing for determining the state of detection signals input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110. The main-side error process is a process for making an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result. The information output process is a process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start-up information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software.

  In the game control process included in the game control timer interrupt process, the value of the game process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of the display operation in the second special symbol display device 4B, setting of the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure. The normal symbol process process controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 to variably display the normal symbol, set the tilting operation of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like. It is a process that enables.

  The command control process is a process of transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in the command control process, the output control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. Thus, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the game control process. In the game control process shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 first determines whether or not a start winning has occurred (step S11). As an example, in step S11, an input state (on / off) of a start winning signal as a detection signal transmitted from the first start port switch 22A or the second start port switch 22B is checked. What is necessary is just to determine with winning.

  If a start winning is generated in step S11 (step S11; Yes), a winning random number is stored (step S12). As an example, in the process of step S12, a random number circuit 104 built in (or externally attached to) the game control microcomputer 100, a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100, or a game control microcomputer A gaming random number (random number for determining a variable display result, gaming state determining random number, etc.) updated by at least a part of a random counter configured using an internal register provided separately from the RAM 102 in the computer 100 A part or all of the numerical data indicating the random number and the random number for determining the variation pattern) is extracted. The random number value extracted at this time may be stored as hold data associated with the hold number, for example, in a hold random number storage unit provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S12, various control commands corresponding to the start winning prize are transmitted (step S13). As an example, in the process of step S <b> 13, it is only necessary to perform a setting for transmitting a start winning designation command for notifying the occurrence of a start winning to the effect control board 12. When no start winning has occurred in step S11 (step S11; No), after executing the process of step S13, the value of the game process flag is determined (step S21). Then, a process corresponding to the determination value is selected from a plurality of processes previously described in the game control computer program and executed.

  For example, when the value of the game process flag is “0”, it is determined whether or not variable symbol display (variable display game) can be started (step S101). As an example, in the process of step S101, it is determined whether or not the number of holds of the variable display game is “0” by checking the stored contents of the random number storage unit for holding. At this time, if the number of hold is other than “0”, the variable display is started because the start of the variable display has been satisfied and the variable display has not been started yet. Determine that it is possible. On the other hand, when the hold number is “0”, it is determined that variable display cannot be started. When the variable display cannot be started (step S101; No), the game control process is terminated.

  When variable display can be started in step S101 (step S101; Yes), a fixed symbol derived and displayed as a variable display result is determined (step S102). The special symbol variable display result in the special figure game is referred to as a special figure display result. In the processing of step S102, the game random number (random display value for determining the variable display result, random number for determining the game state, variation, etc.) stored at the head (storage area with the minimum hold number) in the hold random number storage unit Read random number for pattern determination). The game random number read from the holding random value storage unit may be temporarily stored in a variable display random number buffer or the like provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100. Then, using a random value for determining the variable display result and the variable display result determination table, it is determined at a predetermined ratio whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. Here, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probable variation state, the variable display result determination table is determined so that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” at a higher rate than in the normal state or the short time state. It is sufficient that the determination value is set.

  When the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” in the process of step S102, the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is further changed using the random number value for gaming state determination and the gaming state determination table. Decide whether or not to enter the special gaming state. Corresponding to these determination results, a fixed symbol derived and displayed as a variable display result may be determined.

  Following the processing in step S102, an internal flag and the like are set (step S103). As an example, in the process of step S103, when the variable display result is determined as “big hit” in the process of step S102, the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 is turned on. set. Further, when it is determined that the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is to be a probability variation state, a probability variation confirmation flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 is set to an on state. In addition, it may be stored in such a way that it can be specified that the state is likely to change. Thereafter, the value of the game process flag is updated to “1” (step S104), and the game control process process is terminated.

  When the value of the game process flag is “1”, a variation pattern or the like is determined (step S111). FIG. 14 shows a setting example of a variation pattern used in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Each variation pattern indicates that the required time (variable display time) from the start of variable display to the display of a fixed symbol that is a variable display result can be specified and the outline of the production mode can be specified. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative symbols variably displayed on the image display device 5 is “non-reach” and “reach”. A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to each case and when the variable display result is “big hit”. For the variation pattern, a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance for each variation time (variable display time) in the variable display of the special figure game or the decorative design. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern, it is possible to determine the variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols.

  In the process of step S111, the variation pattern to be used is determined at a predetermined rate using the variation pattern determination random value temporarily stored in the variable display random number buffer and the variation pattern determination table. At this time, the variable display result may become “big hit” corresponding to each fluctuation pattern by changing the determination ratio of each fluctuation pattern depending on whether or not the variable display result is decided as “big hit” (Big hit expectation) can be varied.

  Further, in the process of step S111, it may be determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by determining a variation pattern when the variable display result is determined to be “losing”. . Alternatively, prior to determining the variation pattern, it may be determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by using the reach determination random number value and the reach determination table. That is, in the process of step S111, it is only necessary to determine the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the variable display result or the determination result of reach.

  Subsequent to the process of step S111, various control commands corresponding to the start of variable display are transmitted (step S112). As an example, in the process of step S112, as a variable display start command for designating the start of variable display, a variable display result notification command for notifying a variable display result, a variable display such as a variable display time of a decorative symbol and a type of reach effect, etc. A setting for transmitting a variation pattern designation command for notifying a variation pattern indicating a mode may be performed. Further, in response to the decrease in the hold count due to the start of variable display, a setting for transmitting a hold count notification command for notifying the hold count after the decrease may be performed.

  The variable display time is set in response to the change pattern being determined by the process of step S112. Moreover, the setting for starting the variable display of the special symbol by either the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B may be performed. As an example, variable display of symbols may be started by transmitting a predetermined drive signal to either the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. Which special symbol display device using the special symbol on which special symbol display device is executed is a special symbol game based on whether the game ball has passed through the first start winning port or the second starting winning port It may be set accordingly. More specifically, a special game is played by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the first start winning opening. On the other hand, based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the second start winning opening, a special game by the second special symbol display device 4B is performed. Thereafter, the value of the game process flag is updated to “2” (step S113), and the game control process process is terminated.

  When the value of the game process flag is “2”, it is determined whether or not the variable display time has elapsed (step S121). And when variable display time has not passed (step S121; No), after performing variable display control of a special symbol (step S122), game control process processing is ended. On the other hand, when the variable display time has elapsed (step S121; Yes), the variable symbol special display is stopped, and the final symbol is controlled to be derived and displayed (step S123).

  Subsequent to the processing in step S123, various control commands corresponding to the end of variable display are transmitted (step S124). As an example, in the process of step S124, a variable display end command for instructing the end (stop) of variable display or a big hit start specifying command (fanfare command for specifying the start of a big hit gaming state when the variable display result is “big hit”. ) And the like may be set for transmission.

  After executing the process of step S124, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” (step S125). If the variable display result is “big hit” (step S125; Yes), the value of the game process flag is updated to “3” (step S126), and the game control process is terminated. On the other hand, when the variable display result is not “big hit” but “losing” (step S125; No), the game process flag is cleared and the value is initialized to “0” (step S125). S127), the game control process is terminated. When the process of step S127 is executed, it is determined whether or not the probability variation state or the time saving state is to be ended, and when it is determined that the predetermined condition is to be ended, these gaming states are ended. Settings for controlling to a normal state may be performed.

  When the value of the game process flag is “3”, it is determined whether or not to end the big hit gaming state depending on whether or not a predetermined big hit end condition is satisfied (step S131). The jackpot end condition may be, for example, that all rounds executed in the jackpot gaming state have ended. When the big hit game state is not ended (step S131; No), the game operation control at the time of the big hit is performed (step 132), and the game control process is ended. On the other hand, when ending the big hit gaming state (step S131; Yes), the setting for controlling the gaming state after the big hit ending is performed (step S133).

  As an example, in the process of step S133, it is determined whether or not the probability variation confirmation flag is on. If it is on, the probability variation flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 is turned on. Set to. Thus, when it is determined that the variable display result is “big hit”, and it is decided that the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is to be a probable change state, a game corresponding to this decision result is made. It is possible to control the state to a certain change state. Even in the case of controlling to the short time state, a setting corresponding to this may be performed. Thereafter, the game process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S134), and the game control process is terminated.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. The effect control board 12 is supplied with a power supply voltage from a power supply board or the like. In the effect control CPU 120 in which the power supply for activation is started, a predetermined effect control main process is executed. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined startup process. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. Such an interrupt for turning on the timer interrupt flag is a timer interrupt for effect control. The effect control CPU 120 waits until an effect control timer interrupt occurs.

  When a timer interrupt for effect control occurs and the timer interrupt flag is turned on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and a timer interrupt process for effect control is executed. In addition to the timer control process for effect control, the CPU 120 for effect control can execute an interrupt process for receiving a command, and can receive an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. It only needs to be received. In the timer control process for effect control, the effect control CPU 120 executes command analysis processing. In the command analysis processing, it is determined whether or not an effect control command has been received. If there is a reception, setting or control corresponding to the received command is performed. After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the main image display device 5MA and the sub image display device 5SU, lighting operations in a plurality of light emitters arranged in alignment with the light emitter units 71 to 74, speakers, Sound output operation from 8L, 8R, operation using various effect devices such as lighting operation in various light emitting members such as game effect lamps 9 and decoration LEDs different from the light emitter units 71 to 74, and driving operation of the effect model With respect to the control content, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed. Following the effect control process, an effect random number update process is executed, and numerical data indicating effect random numbers counted as various random values used for effect control is updated by software.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 15, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a motor temperature monitoring process (step S161). The motor temperature monitoring process is a process for monitoring the temperature of the operating motor 60 </ b> A based on the temperature sensing signal received from the motor temperature sensor 37. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 is determined, and a process corresponding to the determination value is selected from a plurality of processes described in advance in the effect control computer program and executed. The processing executed according to the determination value of the effect process flag includes the processing of steps S170 to S176.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process is based on whether or not the first variation start command or the second variation start command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, and the variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the main image display device 5MA is performed. The process etc. which determine whether to start are included. The first variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. The second variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. When either the first change start command or the second change start command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the screen of the main image display device 5MA. In order to perform variable display of decorative symbols on the above and other various presentation operations, it includes processing to determine fixed decorative symbols and various presentation control patterns according to the variation pattern of special symbols and the type of display result, etc. Yes. When the variable display start setting process is executed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 performs various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (such as an effect control timer setting unit). , And various kinds of effect control during the variable display of the decorative symbols are included. In addition, in the variable display effect processing, in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11, the finalized symbol as the final stop symbol resulting in the variable symbol variable display result is displayed as a complete stop. Processing to display (derived display) is included. Note that, in response to the end code being read from the predetermined effect control pattern, the finalized decorative symbol may be displayed in a complete stop (derived display). In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, the production control board 12 is autonomous even if it does not depend on the production control command from the main board 11. The fixed display pattern can be derived and displayed on the screen to determine the variable display result. After performing such effect control, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The variable display stop process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the variable display stop process, the jackpot gaming state starts based on the variable display result notified by the variable display result notification command, the determination result of whether or not the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, and the like. The process which determines whether it is performed is included. When the variable display result corresponds to “big hit” and the big hit gaming state is started, the value of the production process flag is updated to “4”, while the variable display result corresponds to “lost”. If the big hit gaming state is not started, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  The jackpot display process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. This jackpot display process includes a process for executing a jackpot notification effect (fanfare effect) for notifying the start of the jackpot gaming state based on the reception of the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. Yes. When the execution of the big hit notification effect ends, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot effect that is executed when the game is in the jackpot game state, and the effect image based on the set content is set as the main effect image. The speaker 8L is displayed by displaying on the screen of the image display device 5MA or the sub image display device 5SU, executing a display effect by the light emitter units 71 to 74, or outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13. , 8R to output sound and sound effects, turn on / off / flash the game effect lamp 9 and decoration LED by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 14, and execute other effect control Thus, it is possible to execute an effect during the big hit corresponding to the big hit gaming state. In the big hit effect processing, for example, the value of the presentation process flag is updated to “6” in response to receiving a big hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The big hit end effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot end effect (ending effect) executed when the jackpot game state ends, and the setting contents By controlling the display of the effect image based on the output, the output of fruit sounds, the lighting / extinguishing / flashing of various light emitting members, and other effect operations, the jackpot end effect corresponding to the end of the jackpot gaming state can be executed. Thereafter, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the motor temperature monitoring process executed in step S161 of FIG. In the motor temperature monitoring process shown in FIG. 16, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the temperature measurement condition is satisfied (step S401). For example, the CPU 120 for effect control uses a temperature measurement timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (such as an effect control timer setting unit), every time a predetermined temperature measurement standby time (for example, 1 minute) elapses. What is necessary is just to determine with temperature measurement conditions having been satisfied. When the temperature measurement condition is not satisfied, the motor temperature monitoring process is terminated.

  When the temperature measurement condition is satisfied in step S401 (step S401; Yes), measured temperature data is acquired (step S402). The effect control CPU 120 may acquire measured temperature data corresponding to the temperature sensing signal received from the motor temperature sensor 37. When the motor temperature sensor 37 includes a conversion circuit such as an ADC, the temperature sensing signal transmitted from the motor temperature sensor 37 may be taken in as measurement temperature data as it is. When the motor temperature sensor 37 is a thermosensitive element that outputs an analog signal, a conversion process for converting a temperature sensing signal as an analog signal into measured temperature data as digital data may be executed.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the measured temperature indicated in the measured temperature data acquired in step S402 is equal to or higher than the first high temperature determination value (step S403). The first high temperature determination value may be a reference value (threshold value) corresponding to a predetermined first high temperature, for example, 60 degrees Celsius. When it is determined in step S403 that the temperature is equal to or higher than the first high temperature determination value (step S403; Yes), it is further determined whether the measured temperature is equal to or higher than the second high temperature determination value (step S404). The second high temperature determination value may be a reference value (threshold value) corresponding to a second high temperature higher than the first high temperature, for example, 80 degrees Celsius.

  When it is determined in step S404 that it is less than the second high temperature determination value and not greater than or equal to the second high temperature determination value (step S404; No), a setting for starting the first high temperature restriction is performed (step S405). ), The motor temperature monitoring process is terminated. For example, as a process in step S405, a first high temperature limit flag provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 may be set to an on state. At this time, the second high temperature restriction flag provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 may be cleared to be in an off state. Thereby, when the measured temperature is lowered from the state higher than the second high temperature determination value to the state lower than the second high temperature determination value, the second high temperature limit can be switched to the first high temperature limit.

  When it is determined in step S404 that it is equal to or higher than the second high temperature determination value (step S404; Yes), the setting for starting the second high temperature limit is performed (step S406), and the motor temperature monitoring process is terminated. To do. For example, as the process in step S406, the second high temperature restriction flag may be set to an on state. At this time, the first high temperature restriction flag may be cleared to be in an off state. Accordingly, when the measured temperature is higher than the first high temperature determination value but lower than the second high temperature determination value, and rises to a state higher than the second high temperature determination value, the first high temperature limit is changed to the second high temperature determination limit. You can switch to

  When it is determined in step S403 that the measured temperature is lower than the first high temperature determination value and not equal to or higher than the first high temperature determination value (step S403; No), the measured temperature indicated by the measured temperature data acquired in step S402 is set. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the restriction release condition is satisfied (step S407). In the process of step S407, for example, when it is determined in step S403 that it is not equal to or higher than the first high temperature determination value, it may be determined that the restriction release condition is satisfied as it is. Alternatively, for example, it may be determined that the restriction release condition is satisfied when a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) elapses after it is determined in step S403 that it is not equal to or higher than the first high temperature determination value. Alternatively, for example, it may be determined that the restriction release condition is satisfied when the number of times that it is determined that the value is not equal to or higher than the first high temperature determination value in step S403 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 5 times). . Alternatively, for example, the restriction release determination value corresponding to a temperature lower than the first high temperature, such as 50 degrees Celsius, is compared with the measured temperature, and it is determined that the restriction release condition is satisfied when the measured temperature is less than the restriction release determination value. May be. Even if it is determined in step S403 that it is not equal to or higher than the first high temperature determination value, until a predetermined time elapses, or until the number of times that it is determined that it is not continuously equal to or higher than the first high temperature determination value reaches a predetermined number of times, or By preventing the restriction release condition from being satisfied until the temperature becomes lower than the first high temperature, a problem (ringing) in which the start and release of the restriction are repeated in a short time can be prevented.

  When the restriction release condition is not satisfied in step S407 (step S407; No), the motor temperature monitoring process is terminated. When the restriction release condition is satisfied in step S407 (step S407; Yes), after setting for releasing the high temperature restriction (step S408), the motor temperature monitoring process is ended. For example, as the process in step S408, the first high temperature limit flag and the second high temperature flag may be cleared and turned off.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 first determines a final stop symbol or the like to be a finalized symbol as a variable symbol display result (step S421). As the processing of step S421, the CPU 120 for effect control is based on variable display contents such as the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command. To determine the final stop symbol. As an example, the variable display contents according to the combination of the fluctuation pattern and variable display result include “non-reach (loss)”, “reach (lack)”, “non-probability change (big hit)”, and “probability change (big hit)”. is there.

  When the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)”, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is not changed to the reach state, the fixed decorative symbol of the non-reach combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result is “lost”. " When the variable display content is “reach (losing)”, after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state, the fixed decorative symbol of the reach lose combination is stopped and displayed, and the variable display result becomes “losing”. . In addition, when the variable display content is “reach (losing)”, the case where the variable display content is “normal reach (losing)” and the case where the variable display content is “super reach (losing)” are included. Good. When the variable display content is “normal reach (losing)”, a normal reach effect is executed. When the variable display content is “super reach (losing)”, the reach effect of super reach is executed. When the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)”, the variable display result is “big hit”, and the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is the short-time state. When the variable display content is “probable change (big hit)”, the variable display result is “big win”, and the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is changed to the probable state.

  When the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)”, the production control CPU 120 uses the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R to display different (unmatched) decorative symbols as the final stop symbols. To decide. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left determined symbol that is updated by an effect random counter provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122. Then, by referring to the left determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the left determined symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L is determined among the determined decorative symbols. Next, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the right determined symbol determining table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. For example, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R is determined among the determined decorative symbols. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. For example, the middle fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C is determined.

  When the variable display content is “reach”, the effect control CPU 120 displays the same (matching) decorative symbols in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R as the final stop symbols. To decide. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating random values for determining the left and right determined symbols that are updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and stores the left and right determined symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 and prepared. By referencing or the like, among the determined decorative symbols, the decorative symbols having the same symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R are determined. Further, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. Thus, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, a difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When the variable display content is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, the effect control CPU 120 displays the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The same (matching) decorative symbol is determined as the final stop symbol. The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the jackpot determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter. Subsequently, by referring to the jackpot fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121, the display is stopped in alignment with the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The decorative symbol having the same symbol number is determined. At this time, depending on whether the variable display content is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, whether or not the promotion effect during the big hit is executed, etc. It is only necessary to determine which one of the design symbol to be displayed and the probability variation symbol (for example, a design symbol that represents an odd number) is the final design symbol. In the jackpot promotion promotion, a combination of decorative symbols (non-probable big hit combination) that recalls a big hit but does not recall a promiscuous state is once stopped and displayed in a promising state during the big hit gaming state or at the end of the big hit gaming state. This is an effect to notify whether or not.

  As a specific example, when the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)”, a symbol to be a definite decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of normal symbols. Further, when the variable display content is “probability change (big hit)” and it is determined not to execute the jackpot promotion effect, the one that becomes the confirmed decorative design is determined from a plurality of types of probability change designs. On the other hand, when the variable display content is “probable change (big hit)”, when it is decided to execute the promotion effect during the big hit, the one that becomes the confirmed decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of normal symbols. Accordingly, it is only necessary to prevent the promotion effect during the big hit from being executed despite the fact that the probability variation symbols are all derived and displayed as the confirmed decorative symbols, so that the player is not distrusted.

  In the process of step S421, when the variable display content is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, it is determined whether or not to execute the probability change promotion effect such as the re-lottery effect or the jackpot promotion effect. May be. In the redraw lottery effect, once the decorative symbol of the non-probable variable big hit combination consisting of the same normal symbol is displayed during variable display of the decorative symbol, it is once difficult to recognize or impossible to recognize that it is controlled to the probabilistic state, It is possible to notify that the control is changed to the probability variation state by variably displaying (revariing) the decoration symbol again and stopping and displaying the decorative symbol of the probability variation big hit combination comprising the same probability variation symbol. Note that there is a case in which the control of the probability variation state is not notified when the decoration symbol of the non-probable variation big hit combination is stopped and displayed after the decoration symbol is re-variable in the re-lottery effect. If it is determined that the re-lottery effect is to be executed in the process of step S421, a combination of decorative symbols to be temporarily stopped before the re-lottery effect is executed may be determined.

  Following the determination of the final stop symbol and the like in step S421, a notice effect determination process is executed (step S422). In the notice effect determination process, for example, the presence / absence of the notice effect, the effect mode when the notice effect is executed, and the like are determined using a notice effect determination table prepared by storing in advance in a predetermined area of the ROM 121, for example. That's fine. After performing the notice effect determination process in step S422, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S423). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of special-figure variation effect control patterns prepared in correspondence with the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command and sets it as a usage pattern. In addition, the CPU 120 for effect control selects any one of a plurality of prepared notice effect control patterns corresponding to the result of determination of the notice effect by the process of step S422, and sets it as a use pattern.

  After executing the process of step S423, the CPU 120 for effect control, for example, an effect control process provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command. An initial value of the timer is set (step S424). Then, the setting for starting the variation of the decorative design or the like in the main image display device 5MA is performed (step S425). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the usage pattern in step S424 to the VDP 130 of the display control unit 123, the main image display device 5MA The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” provided on the screen.

  Following the processing in step S425, in response to the start of variable display of decorative symbols, settings are made to update the hold storage display in the start winning storage display area 5H (step S426). For example, the display part corresponding to the hold number “1” in the start winning memory display area 5H may be deleted and the entire display part may be moved to the left one by one. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S427), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the notice effect determination process executed in step S422 in FIG. In the notice effect determination process shown in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 first determines the presence / absence of the notice effect indicating whether or not to execute the notice effect and the type of the notice effect when executing (step S501). The effect control CPU 120 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the notice effect updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter, and refers to the notice effect determination table prepared and stored in the ROM 121 in advance. For example, the presence / absence and type of the notice effect may be determined. In this embodiment, by the processing of step S501, “no notice” that does not execute the notice effect, “card notice” that executes the card notice effect as the notice effect, and “mail notice” that executes the mail notice effect as the notice effect. Then, it is determined as one of the production types of “movable-object-linked notice” for executing the movable-object-linked notice effect as the notice effect.

  The card notice effect is a notice effect that can display a message by turning over the card after displaying the effect image in which the card appears on the screen of the main image display device 5MA. The mail notice effect is in accordance with the player's operation such as pressing the push button 31B after notifying that the mail has been received by displaying the effect image on the screen of the main image display device 5MA. It is a notice effect that can notify the message by opening the. The movable object interlocking advance notice effect is linked with the display of the effect image showing the character or the like on the screen of the main image display device 5MA, the lighting of the light emitters in the light emitter units 71 and 72, etc. 57 is a notice effect that operates. In the card notice effect or the mail notice effect, the contents of the message to be notified, the notification sound when the message is notified, the display form of the effect image for notifying the message, other various effect aspects at the time of executing the notice, or one of these Depending on the combination of parts or all, it is sufficient that the variable display result is “big hit” and the ratio of the gaming state to the big hit gaming state (the big hit expectation) is set to be different. In the movable object-linked advance notice effect, the operation modes of the movable members 51 and 52 and the decorative member 57, the display mode of the effect image on the screen of the main image display device 5MA, the lighting mode of the light emitter units 71 and 72, and other notice execution times Depending on the various performance modes or combinations of some or all of these, the variable display result is set to “big hit” and the ratio of the gaming state to the big hit gaming state (the big hit expectation) is set differently. Just do it.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the determination result by the process of step S501 is “no notice” (step S502). When it is determined that the determination result is “no notice” (step S502; Yes), the notice effect determining process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the determination result is not “no notice” (step S502; No), it is determined whether or not the determination result is “card notice” (step S503). If it is determined that the determination result of the process in step S501 is “card notice” (step S503; Yes), the card notice pattern determination table is selected (step S504), and the card notice pattern is determined (step S504). Step S505), the notice effect determination process is terminated. The card notice pattern determination table only needs to be stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121. In the processing of step S505, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a card notice pattern updated by the random number circuit 124 or an effect random counter is extracted, and a plurality of patterns are created by referring to the card notice pattern determination table. What is necessary is just to determine what becomes a use pattern this time among the card notice patterns prepared beforehand.

  If it is determined in step S503 that it is not “card notice” (step S503; No), it is determined whether or not the determination result of the process in step S501 is “mail notice” (step S506). If it is determined that the determination result is “email notice” (step S506; Yes), an e-mail notice pattern determination table is selected (step S507), the e-mail notice pattern is determined (step S508), and the notice is issued. The effect determination process ends. The mail notice pattern determination table only needs to be stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121. In the processing of step S508, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a mail notice pattern updated by the random number circuit 124 or an effect random counter is extracted, and a plurality of patterns are created by referring to the mail notice pattern determination table. What is necessary is just to determine what becomes a use pattern this time among the mail notice patterns prepared beforehand.

  When it is determined in step S506 that it is not “email notice” (step S506; No), in response to the determination result of the process in step S501 being “movable object interlocking notice”, there is a restriction at high temperature. The presence or absence is determined (step S509). In the process of step S509, it may be determined that there is a high temperature restriction when either the first high temperature restriction flag or the second high temperature restriction flag is on. If it is determined that there is no restriction at high temperature (step S509; No), an unlimited notice pattern determination table is selected (step S510). On the other hand, when it is determined that there is a restriction at the time of high temperature (step S509; Yes), it is determined whether the restriction is at the time of the first high temperature (step S511). For example, when the first high temperature restriction is provided corresponding to the first high temperature restriction flag being on (step S511; Yes), the first restriction notice pattern determination table is selected (step S512). ). For example, when the second high temperature restriction is provided corresponding to the second high temperature restriction flag being on (step S511; No), the second restriction notice pattern determination table is selected (step S513). ). The notice pattern determination table used to determine the movable object-linked notice pattern, which is a notice pattern corresponding to the movable object-linked notice effect, such as the unrestricted notice pattern determination table, the first restricted notice pattern determination table, and the second restricted notice pattern determination table is Any one prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 may be used.

  After selecting the notice pattern determination table in any of the processes of steps S510, S512, and S513, after determining the movable object-linked notice pattern (step S514), the notice effect determining process is terminated. In the process of step S514, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the movable object-linked advance notice pattern updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the selected advance notice pattern determination table is referred to. Of the movable object interlocking advance notice patterns prepared in advance, a pattern to be used this time may be determined.

  FIG. 19 shows an example of determining the presence / absence and type of a notice effect. In the process of step S501 shown in FIG. 18, for example, “no notice”, “card notice”, “mail notice”, or “movable object linked notice” is decided at a decision rate as shown in FIG. In the determination example shown in FIG. 19, the variable display contents are “non-reach (losing)”, “normal reach (losing)”, “super reach (losing)”, “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”. The presence / absence or type of the notice effect is determined at a ratio according to which one is selected.

  For example, the determination ratio of “no notice” shown in FIG. 19 is 5/100 when the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, and becomes the lowest. (Lose) is 20/100, “Normal Reach (Lose)” is 60/100, and “Non-Reach (Lose)” is 80/100, which is the highest. As described above, when the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, the determination rate of “no notice” is the lowest, and “super reach (losing)”, “normal reach ( The determination rate of “No notice” increases in the order of “Lose” and “Non-reach (Lose)”. Therefore, when the notice effect is executed, compared to when it is not executed, the ratio that the variable display result is “big hit”, the ratio that the super reach reach effect is executed, and the variable display state of the decorative symbols are reached. The ratio that becomes a state becomes high.

  On the other hand, when the variable display content is “non-reach (loss)”, the determination ratio of “movable object interlocking notice” shown in FIG. 19 is 5/100, which is the lowest, and is “normal reach (loss)”. 10/100 in the case, 30/100 in the case of “super reach (losing)”, and 40/100 in the case of “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, which is the highest. . Therefore, when the movable object interlocking notice effect is executed, the ratio that the variable display result is “big hit”, the ratio that the reach effect is executed in the super reach, and the variable display of the decorative pattern are compared with the case where it is not executed. The ratio that the state becomes the reach state becomes high.

  FIG. 20 shows an example of determining the notice pattern corresponding to “card notice” and “mail notice”. In the process of step S505 shown in FIG. 18, for example, the card notice pattern is determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. In the process of step S508 shown in FIG. 18, for example, the mail notice pattern is determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. In the example of determination shown in FIG. 20A, it is determined as one of the card notice patterns YAP1 to YAP6. In the example of determination shown in FIG. 20B, it is determined as one of the mail notice patterns YBP1 to YBP3.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 20A, the card notice pattern and determination ratio that can be determined differ depending on the variable display contents. For example, when the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)”, “probable change (big hit)” or “super reach (losing)”, it can be determined as any of the card notice patterns YAP1 to YAP6 at a predetermined rate. On the other hand, when the variable display content is “normal reach (losing)”, the card notice pattern YAP6 cannot be determined, and when the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)”, the card notice patterns YAP4 to YAP6 Cannot be determined. For example, when the variable display content is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, the card notice pattern YAP6 is displayed at a higher rate than when the variable display content is “super reach (losing)”. It is determined. Therefore, when the card notice effect by the card notice pattern YAP6 is executed, the rate at which the super reach reach effect is executed is dramatically improved, and the rate at which the variable display result is “big hit” also increases.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 20B, the determination ratio of the mail notice pattern differs depending on the variable display content. For example, when the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)”, the determination rate of the mail notice pattern YBP1 is 85/100, which is the highest, and the determination ratio of the mail notice pattern YBP2 is 10/100, The determination rate of the mail notice pattern YPB3 is the lowest at 5/100. On the other hand, when the variable display content is “non-probability change (big hit)” or “probability change (big hit)”, the determination ratio of the mail notice pattern YBP1 is 5/100, which is the lowest, and the mail notice pattern YBP2 is determined. The ratio is 25/100, and the determination ratio of the mail notice pattern YBP3 is 70/100, which is the highest. Due to these settings, when the mail notice effect by the mail notice pattern YBP3 is executed, the variable display result is “big hit” compared to when the mail notice effect by the mail notice pattern YBP2 or the mail notice pattern YBP1 is executed. The ratio becomes higher.

  FIG. 21 shows an example of determining a notice pattern corresponding to “movable-object-linked notice”. In the process of step S514 shown in FIG. 18, the movable object-linked notice pattern is determined using the notice pattern determination table selected in any of the processes of steps S510, S512, and S513. For example, if it is determined in step S509 shown in FIG. 18 that there is no restriction at high temperature, the unrestricted notice pattern determination table selected in step S510 is used, as shown in FIG. The moving object interlocking notice pattern is determined at the determined rate. When it is determined in step S509 shown in FIG. 18 that there is a high temperature restriction, if it is determined in step S511 that the first high temperature restriction is present, the first selected in step S512 is selected. 1 Using the limit notice pattern determination table, the movable object-linked notice pattern is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. When it is determined in step S509 shown in FIG. 18 that there is a high temperature restriction, if it is determined in step S511 that the second high temperature restriction is not the first high temperature restriction, step Using the second limited advance notice pattern determination table selected by the processing of S513, the movable object interlocking advance notice pattern is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG.

  In the example of determination shown in FIG. 21A, it is determined as one of the movable object interlocking notice patterns YCP1 and YCP2. In the example of determination shown in FIG. 21 (B), it is determined as one of the movable object interlocking notice patterns YCP1X and YCP2. In the example of determination shown in FIG. 21C, it is determined as one of the movable object interlocking notice patterns YCP1X and YCP2X. Thus, the movable object interlocking advance notice pattern that can be determined at the time of unlimited without high temperature restriction, at the first high temperature at which the first high temperature restriction is provided, and at the second high temperature at which the second high temperature restriction is provided. Some or all of them are different.

  FIG. 21D shows a setting example of the notice effect content by the movable object interlocking notice pattern. In this embodiment, movable object interlocking notice patterns YCP1, YCP1X, YCP2, and YCP2X are prepared in advance as a plurality of movable object interlocking notice patterns. In the notice effect by the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP1 and the notice effect by the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP2, an effect image showing a character or the like on the screen of the main image display device 5MA and the light emitters in the light emitter units 71 and 72 are displayed. The movable members 51 and 52 operate in conjunction with the display effect by lighting. The production control CPU 120 transmits a drive control signal to the drive control board 19 and rotates the movable member 51 with the downward movement of the decorative member 57 by the driving force of the operation motors 60A and 60B. The movable member 52 is rotated with respect to the movable member 51, and the movable member 52 is advanced below the movable member 51. In the notice effect by the movable object interlocking notice pattern YCP1, the moving amount of the movable members 51 and 52 and the decorative member 57 is smaller than that in the notice effect by the movable object interlocking notice pattern YCP2, and on the screen of the main image display device 5MA and the light emitter. In the units 71 and 72, a display effect corresponding to the low expectation degree with a low ratio of being controlled to the big hit gaming state is executed. On the other hand, the amount of movement of the movable members 51 and 52 and the decorative member 57 is larger in the notice effect by the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP2 than in the notice effect by the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP1, and the screen of the main image display device 5MA is displayed. On the top and the illuminant units 71 and 72, a display effect corresponding to a high expectation degree with a high ratio of being controlled to the big hit gaming state is performed. For example, in the notice effect by the movable object interlocking notice pattern YCP2, as shown in FIG. 4D, until the movable member 51 and the movable member 52 are rotated to the most distant state (advancing state with the maximum rotation amount). As the decorative member 57 moves downward, the movable member 51 is rotated, and the movable member 52 is rotated with respect to the movable member 51. On the other hand, in the notice effect by the movable object interlocking notice pattern YCP1, the decorative member 57 is moved downward from the advanced state shown in FIG. 4D to a predetermined position (small amount advanced position) closer to the retracted state shown in FIG. The movable member 51 is rotated with the movement, and the movable member 52 is rotated with respect to the movable member 51. As described above, the notice effect by the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP1 and the notice effect by the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP2 are controlled in an advantageous state such as a big hit game state by executing the notice effect in different effect modes. It is foretold that it will be controlled in an advantageous state, suggesting that the ratio is different.

  In addition, it is not limited to what suggests a different expectation degree according to the moving amount | distance of the movable members 51 and 52 or the decoration member 57, For example, the moving speed of the movable members 51 and 52 or the decoration member 57, a movement period, the number of movements (reciprocation) The number of movements such as the number of vibrations and the number of vibrations), the number of movable members to be operated, or a combination of some or all of these, and other modes of operation in movable members such as the movable members 51 and 52 and the decorative member 57 Anything can be used as long as it can suggest different expectations. Thereby, in the effect of operating the movable member etc., the movable member etc. can be operated in either the first mode or the second mode in which the proportion controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player is higher than the first mode. To.

  In the notice effect by the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP1X, the movement of the movable members 51 and 52 and the decoration member 57 is limited in the notice effect by the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP1. In the notice effect by the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP2X, the movement of the movable members 51 and 52 and the decoration member 57 is limited in the notice effect by the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP2. Further, in the notice effect by the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP1X and the notice effect by the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP2X, the operation of the movable members 51 and 52 and the decoration member 57 is limited in accordance with the main image display device 5MA. The display effect of the display effect on the screen and the illuminant units 71 and 72 is different from the notification effect of the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP1 and the notice effect of the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP2. For example, on the screen of the main image display device 5MA, a limited time image display different from the unlimited time is performed. As described above, the movable object interlocking according to the combination of the movable object interlocking notice pattern that can be determined between the first high temperature when the first high temperature limit is provided and the second high temperature when the second high temperature restriction is provided. Restrictions are provided for some or all of the operations of the movable members 51 and 52 and the decorative member 57 in the notice effect.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 21A, the determination ratio of the movable object interlocking notice pattern is different depending on the variable display content. More specifically, when the variable display content is “non-reach (losing)”, the determination ratio of the movable object interlocking notice pattern YCP1 is 95/100, and the determination ratio of the movable object interlocking notice pattern YCP2 is 5/100. Become. When the variable display content is “normal reach (losing)”, the determination rate of the movable object-linked advance notice pattern YCP1 is 85/100, and the determined rate of the movable object-linked advance notice pattern YCP2 is 15/100. When the variable display content is “super-reach (losing)”, the determination ratio of the movable object interlocking notice pattern YCP1 is 60/100, and the determination ratio of the movable object interlocking notice pattern YCP2 is 40/100. When the variable display content is “non-probable change (big hit)” or “probable change (big hit)”, the determination ratio of the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP1 is 5/100, and the determined ratio of the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP2 is 95. / 100. With these settings, when the movable object-linked advance notice by the movable object-linked advance notice pattern YCP2 is executed, the variable display result is “big hit” compared to when the movable object-linked advance notice by the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP1 is executed. The ratio becomes higher. Therefore, the movable object interlocking notice pattern YCP2 is a highly anticipated notice pattern than the movable object interlocking notice pattern YCP1.

  In the example of determination shown in FIG. 21B, it is possible to determine the movable object-linked advance notice pattern YCP1X at the same rate as that of the movable object-linked advance notice pattern YCP1 shown in FIG. In the example of determination shown in FIG. 21 (C), the movable object-linked advance notice pattern YCP1X can be determined at a rate common to the determined ratio of the movable object-linked advance notice pattern YCP1 shown in FIG. 21 (A). Alternatively, the movable object interlocking advance notice pattern YCP2X can be determined at a rate common to the determination ratio of the movable object interlocking advance notice pattern YCP2 shown in FIG. In this way, the movable object interlocking notice pattern YCP1X is replaced with the movable object interlocking notice pattern YCP1 that can be determined at unlimited time, and can be determined at the first high temperature or the second high temperature. Further, the movable object interlocking notice pattern YCP2X is replaced with the movable object interlocking notice pattern YCP2 that can be determined at unlimited time or at the first high temperature, and can be determined at the second high temperature.

  At the time of the first high temperature, the low-expectation movable object-linked advance notice pattern YCP1 is replaced with the movable object-linked advance notice pattern YCP1X, while the high-expected degree of movable object-linked advance notice pattern YCP2 can be determined in the same manner as in the unlimited case. At the time of the second high temperature, the low-expectation movable object-linked notice pattern YCP1 is replaced with the movable-object-linked notice pattern YCP1X, and the highly-expected movable object-linked notice pattern YCP2 is replaced with the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP2X. Accordingly, even after the first high temperature limit is set by the process of step S405 based on the determination that the measured temperature is equal to or higher than the first high temperature determination value by the process of step S403 shown in FIG. 16, the process of step S404 is performed. Until the second high temperature limit is set by the process of step S406 based on the determination that the measured temperature is equal to or higher than the second high temperature determination value in step S406. A notice effect can be executed.

  FIG. 22A shows a configuration example of an effect control pattern that can be determined by the process of step S423 shown in FIG. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 22A, the effect control pattern includes, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, movable member control data, operation detection control data, an end code, and the like. Consists of included process data. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with an effect control process timer value that is a stored value of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122. The determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control CPU 120. The data indicating the switching timing of the presentation control may be set corresponding to the predetermined control content and processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image on the display screen of the main image display device 5MA or the sub image display device 5SU, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol. It is. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image on the display screen of the main image display device 5MA or the sub image display device 5SU. In this embodiment, display data used to create lighting data for controlling lighting modes by a plurality of light emitters constituting the light emitter units 71 to 74 is display data for effect images on the display screen of the sub image display device 5SU. Has been added. Therefore, if the display operation data designates the display operation of the effect image on the display screen of the sub-image display device 5SU, the lighting mode by the plurality of light emitters arranged so as to form the light emitter units 71 to 74 is also designated. be able to. In addition, it is not limited to what designates the lighting mode in the several light-emitting body which comprises the light-emitting body units 71-74 by display control data, It uses the control data different from display control data, and it lights in several light-emitting body. Aspect may be specified.

  The voice control data includes data indicating the voice output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating the output mode of sound effects in conjunction with the variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol, for example. Yes. That is, the audio control data is data that designates an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. The lamp control data includes data indicating lighting operation modes in various light emitting members other than the light emitter units 71 to 74 such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED. That is, the lamp control data is data that specifies lighting operations of various light emitting members.

  The movable member control data includes, for example, data indicating the driving mode of the operation motors 60 </ b> A to 60 </ b> C for rotating the movable members 51 to 54 and moving the decorative member 57. Data indicating an operation mode is included. In other words, the movable member control data is data that designates the rotation operation of the movable members 51 to 54 and the movement operation of the decorative member 57. The operation detection control data includes, for example, an operation valid period for effectively detecting an instruction operation (tilting operation) for the operation stick of the stick controller 31A and an instruction operation (push-pull operation) for the trigger button, or an instruction operation (for the push button 31B). Data indicating an effect operation mode according to the player's operation action, such as an operation effective period for effectively detecting (pressing operation) and data for specifying the control content of the effect operation when each operation is detected effectively. include.

  Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern including a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be. Further, in the plural types of process data included in the effect control pattern, the types of control data constituting each process data may be different according to the contents of the effect operation executed at each timing. That is, some process data includes all of display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, movable member control data, and operation detection control data, and some process data includes some of these. It may be. Furthermore, other various control data such as, for example, production model control data indicating an operation mode in the movable member included in the production model may be included.

  FIG. 22B shows various effect operations executed according to the contents of the effect control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches one of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images on the screens of the main image display device 5MA and the sub image display device 5SU. In this embodiment, control is performed to turn on the plurality of light emitters arranged in the light emitter units 71 to 74 in a manner specified by the display control data and execute a display effect. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control is performed to blink various light emitting members such as the game effect lamp 9 in a manner specified by the lamp control data. Control is performed to determine the contents of the effect by accepting an operation on the trigger button, operation stick or push button 31B of the stick controller 31A in the operation valid period specified by the operation detection control data. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that does not become a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, when variable display of decorative symbols is started. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. If they match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 performs the effect devices (main image display device 5MA, sub image display device 5SU, light emission) according to the contents of process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. Control of the body units 71 to 74, the speakers 8L and 8R, various light emitting members including the game effect lamp 9, the movable members 51 to 54, etc.). In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, movable member control data # 1 to movable member control data #n, and operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n are effect operations in the effect device. Production control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n for designating execution of production control are configured.

  A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the VDP 130 reads image data (image element data) indicated by the command from the image data memory 131 and temporarily stores it in the VRAM 132A. The VDP 130 selects image data corresponding to the display screen of the main image display device 5MA or the sub image display device 5SU from the image data stored in the VRAM 132A, and converts the selected image data into pixel data. The frame buffer 132B is arranged at a predetermined position (a position indicated by information indicating a display position in the display area of the image display device 5). As a result, display data for one screen is created in the frame buffer 132B. At this time, display data used to create lighting data of the light emitter units 71 to 74 is added to the display data of the effect image on the display screen of the sub-image display device 5SU. In addition, in the voice control board 13 that receives a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. .

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display effect process executed in step S172 of FIG. In the effect processing during variable display shown in FIG. 23, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed based on, for example, the effect control process timer value (step S451). ). As an example, in the process of step S451, when the production control process timer value is updated (for example, 1 is subtracted) and an end code is read from the production control pattern corresponding to the updated production control process timer value, etc. It may be determined that the variable display time has elapsed.

  If the variable display time has not elapsed in step S451 (step S451; No), it is determined whether or not it is a notice effect period (step S452). The notice effect period may be determined in advance in, for example, the effect control pattern determined in the process of step S423 shown in FIG. When it is a notice effect period (step S452; Yes), control for performing a notice effect is performed (step S453).

  When it is not a notice effect period in step S452 (step S452; No), after executing the process of step S453, it is determined whether it is a reach effect period (step S454). The reach effect period may be determined in advance in, for example, the effect control pattern determined in the process of step S423 shown in FIG. When it is a reach production period (step S454; Yes), control for performing a reach production is performed (step S455).

  When it is not the reach production period in step S454 (step S454; No), after executing the process of step S455, control for controlling other production operations such as a variable display operation of decorative symbols is performed. (Step S456), the variable display effect process is terminated.

  If the variable display time has elapsed in step S451 (step S451; Yes), it is determined whether or not a symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S457). At this time, if there is no reception of the symbol confirmation command (step S457; No), the variable display effect processing is terminated and waits. If the predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the symbol confirmation command after the variable display time has elapsed, predetermined error processing is executed in response to the failure to successfully receive the symbol confirmation command. You may make it do.

  When a symbol confirmation command is received in step S457 (step S457; Yes), for example, display is performed in a variable symbol display such as transmitting a predetermined display control command to the VDP 130 of the display control unit 123. A control for deriving and displaying the final stop symbol (definite decorative symbol) as a result is performed (step S458). In addition, a predetermined time is set as a waiting time for receiving the hit start designation command (step S459). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the variable display stop process (step S460), and then the variable display effect process is ended.

  In each process of steps S453, S455, and S456 shown in FIG. 23, various processes are performed using process data read based on the effect control process timer value from the effect control pattern determined in the process of step S423 shown in FIG. Control for performing the rendering operation by the rendering device is performed. For example, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect control process timer has timed out, and switches the effect control execution data in the process data when time-out occurs. That is, in the process data # 1 to process data #n as shown in FIG. 22A, the display control of the main image display device 5MA and the sub image display device 5SU is performed based on the display control data set next. The lighting control of the plurality of light emitters arranged in the light emitter units 71 to 74 is performed. Further, in the process data # 1 to process data #n, the sound output control of the speakers 8L and 8R is performed based on the next set sound control data. Further, in process data # 1 to process data #n, lighting control of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED is performed based on the next set lamp control data. In process data # 1 to process data #n, drive control of operation motors 60A to 60C is performed based on the movable member control data set next. In addition, in the process data # 1 to process data #n, detection control of the instruction operation by the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is performed based on the operation detection control data set next.

  The effect control CPU 120 performs display control of the main image display device 5MA and the sub image display device 5SU and lighting control of a plurality of light emitters arranged in alignment with the light emitter units 71 to 74, respectively. Various display control commands are transmitted to 123 VDPs 130. The display control command transmitted from the effect control CPU 120 to the VDP 130 may include, for example, a transfer command, a deployment command, and an output command.

  The transfer command includes a plurality of types of image data (image element data) stored in the image data memory 131, image data used for screen display on the main image display device 5MA and the sub image display device 5SU, and a light emitter unit. The image data used for the creation of lighting data for lighting control 71 to 74 is read out and temporarily stored in the VRAM 132A. For example, the transfer command may include data for notifying the VDP 130 of the read position of the image data in the image data memory 131, the image size when the image data is expanded and stored, and the like. Here, the reading position of the image data in the image data memory 131 may be a reading address in the image data memory 131 or specific information (for example, an image element) attached to the image element corresponding to the image data to be read. It may be specified using arbitrary information such as the character number of the character image corresponding to the data.

  From the image data temporarily stored in the VRAM 132A, the expansion command includes a plurality of image data corresponding to the display areas of the main image display device 5MA and the sub image display device 5SU, and a plurality of light emitting units 71 to 74 arranged in alignment. The image data corresponding to each of the light emitters is selected, drawing processing based on the selected image data is executed, and display data is created in the image drawing area of the frame buffer 132B. For example, the expansion command may include data for designating image data temporarily stored in the VRAM 132A and data for designating the arrangement (setting position) of image elements in the frame buffer 132B. Here, the data for designating the image data temporarily stored in the VRAM 132A may be data for designating a read address in the VRAM 132A or attached to an image element corresponding to the image data to be selected. Data indicating arbitrary information such as specific information may be used.

  The output command switches between the image drawing area and the image display area of the frame buffer 132B, supplies the display data stored in the storage area serving as the image display area to the main display output system and the sub display output system, and The output to the image display device 5MA, the sub image display device 5SU, and the light emitter units 71 to 74 is shown. Each time an output command is received, the VDP 130 outputs display data for one screen read from the frame buffer 132B, supplies a vertical synchronization signal, and generates a V blank interrupt at the same cycle as the vertical synchronization signal. Also good. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 may execute processing related to drawing in synchronization with the occurrence of the V blank interrupt from the VDP 130.

  The effect control CPU 120 may transmit various display control commands to the VDP 130 of the display control unit 123 in addition to the transfer command, the deployment command, and the output command. For example, a copy command indicating that the storage contents in the image display area of the frame buffer 132B set for outputting display data is copied to the VRAM 132A, the contents in the image drawing area of the frame buffer 132B, and the effect image are used. A drawing command or the like indicating that an operation (for example, an operation for adding, subtracting, or translucent processing) is performed with the image data is transmitted from the effect control CPU 120 to the VDP 130 of the display control unit 123. May be.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of image data processing executed by the VDP 130 of the display control unit 123. In the image data processing shown in FIG. 24, the VDP 130 determines whether or not the display control command transmitted from the effect control CPU 120 is a transfer command (step S701). If it is a transfer command (step S701; Yes), the image data read from the image data memory 131 is written into the VRAM 132A and temporarily stored (step S702).

  When it is not a transfer command in step S701 (step S701; No), after executing the process of step S702, it is determined whether or not the display control command transmitted from the effect control CPU 120 is a deployment command ( Step S703). If it is an expansion command (step S703; Yes), the image data in the designated storage area in the VRAM 132A is selected and written in the image drawing area of the frame buffer 132B (step S704). Thus, the display data used for displaying the effect image and generating the lighting data is created by writing the selected image data in the image drawing area of the frame buffer 132B. When selecting image data temporarily stored in the VRAM 132A, only a part of the image data (image element data) corresponding to one image element is extracted (clipped) and written to the frame buffer 132B. It may be.

  If it is not a deployment command in step S703 (step S703; No), or after executing the processing of step S704, it is determined whether or not the display control command transmitted from the effect control CPU 120 is an output command ( Step S705). At this time, if it is not an output command (step S705; No), the image data processing is terminated. On the other hand, if it is an output command (step S705; Yes), the image drawing area and the image display area in the frame buffer 132B are switched, display data is read from the image display area after switching, and the main LCD drive circuit 133A is The read display data is output to the main display output system including the sub display output system including the sub LCD drive circuit 133B and the light emitter control circuit 134 (step S706).

  By executing such image data processing, the VDP 130 reads various image data such as character image data necessary for displaying the effect image from the image data memory 131 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. And placed in a predetermined area of the VRAM 132A. When the effect image is displayed, the same character image may be repeatedly displayed many times. When the image data stored in the image data memory 131 is compressed, it takes time to decompress it after reading it. Therefore, when the display of the effect image is started, the necessary character image data and the like are arranged in the storage area of the VRAM 132A, so that the drawing is performed as compared with reading from the image data memory 131 corresponding to each frame. Can be shortened.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets an attribute in the attribute register of the VDP 130 each time a V blank occurs after the display of the effect image is started, and then instructs the attribute read execution. In response to this, the VDP 130 reads the attribute. When this reading is completed, a reading end interrupt signal is output from the VDP 130 to the effect control CPU 120. When receiving the read end interrupt signal, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the execution of the drawing process. In this way, the VDP 130 executes a drawing process by writing display data to the frame buffer 132B according to the read attribute.

  A main frame buffer and a subframe buffer are allocated to each of a plurality of storage areas to which an image display area and an image drawing area are allocated in the frame buffer 132B. The main frame buffer stores display data for displaying an image on the screen of the main image display device 5MA. For example, a memory area capable of storing pixel data of 800 dots in the horizontal direction (X-axis direction) and 600 dots in the vertical direction (Y-axis direction) is allocated to the main frame buffer. The subframe buffer stores display data for displaying an image on the screen of the sub image display device 5SU and display data used to create lighting data for controlling lighting of the light emitter units 71 to 74. For example, a memory area capable of storing pixel data of 480 dots in the horizontal direction (X-axis direction) and 885 dots in the vertical direction (Y-axis direction) is allocated to the subframe buffer.

  FIG. 25 shows an example of creation and output of display data by drawing processing of the VDP 130 and the like. When the display of the effect image or the display effect is executed, the VDP 130 reads the image data of the sprite image from the VRAM 132A, and executes a drawing process for writing the display data to the main frame buffer and the sub frame buffer. Of the image data of the sprite image read from the image data memory 131 and temporarily stored in the VRAM 132A, the image data used to create lighting data for controlling the lighting of the light emitter units 71 to 74 is, for example, FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the image size corresponds to 320 dots in the horizontal direction (X-axis direction) and 320 dots in the vertical direction (Y-axis direction).

  The VDP 130 reduces the image data for creating lighting data to an image size of 80 dots in the horizontal direction (X-axis direction) and 80 dots in the vertical direction (Y-axis direction). The reduced image size corresponds to the resolution of the light emitter units 71 to 74 in which a plurality of light emitters are aligned. Thus, the image data for creating the lighting data has a resolution higher than that of the light emitter units 71 to 74. As an example, anti-aliasing processing such as supersampling is performed. As another example, the RGB value corresponding to the upper left dot is obtained and displayed as the display data for each rectangular range of 4 dots × 4 dots in the vertical and horizontal directions in the image data, so that the vertical and horizontal directions are each 1/4. Display data reduced in size may be created. In this way, display data to be converted into lighting data is created using image data having a resolution higher than the display resolution of the plurality of light emitters. Thereby, for example, jaggy generated in the contour of a character image or the like can be suppressed, and the smoothness of display in the light emitter units 71 to 74 can be enhanced. In particular, when an effect image such as a character image is moved and displayed, the contour portion can be displayed smoothly, and the interest of the display effect in the light emitter units 71 to 74 can be improved. Note that the image size reduction may be performed in the image data transformation processing or display data rendering processing by the VDP 130, or may be performed using a predetermined scaler circuit. The scaler circuit only needs to be able to reduce the image size at a predetermined reduction ratio (for example, ¼) by converting the number of pixels of the display data read from the frame buffer 132B. As described above, the size change of the display data may be realized by a hardware circuit, or may be realized by executing a predetermined program as software.

  The image data read by the VDP 130 from the VRAM 132A is written in a predetermined area (light emitting element lighting data area) in the subframe buffer, and is used to create lighting data. On the other hand, the image data read out from the VRAM 132A by the VDP 130 is written into the main frame buffer and used for image display on the screen of the main image display device 5MA. Further, the image data read out from the VRAM 132A by the VDP 130 is used for image display on the screen of the sub image display device 5SU by being written in an area other than the light emitter lighting data area in the sub frame buffer. In this way, even if the same image data is temporarily stored in the VRAM 132A, it is only necessary to be able to use differently depending on the writing position in the frame buffer 132B. Thus, the image data read from the image data memory 131 and temporarily stored in the VRAM 132A is used for displaying an image on the screen of the main image display device 5MA or the sub image display device 5SU, or lighting the light emitter units 71 to 74. It is sufficient that the lighting data to be controlled can be shared.

  The VDP 130 moves part of the display data according to the block allocation setting of each light emitter by dividing the region where the plurality of light emitters are arranged in each of the light emitter units 71 to 74 into a plurality of light emitter blocks. The deformation process is performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 25 (b), it corresponds to the fact that the light emitter included in the surplus area where the light emitters less than one light emitter block are arranged is included in the empty area in any one of the light emitter blocks. Then, a part of the display data (the upper end portion of the image indicating “A” in the example shown in FIG. 25B) is cut out and moved to another image position. By executing the display data deformation process using the VDP 130 capable of performing a high-performance drawing process, the processing load of the lighting data in the light emitter control circuit 134 can be reduced.

  For example, display data as shown in FIG. 25C is stored in the sub-frame buffer allocated to the frame buffer 132B. This display data includes sub-image display data and light emitter control data, and corresponds to image display for one frame. The sub-image display data corresponds to an image size of 480 dots in the horizontal direction (X-axis direction) and 800 dots in the vertical direction (Y-axis direction) (same as the resolution of the sub-image display device 5SU). It is used for image display on the screen of the display device 5SU. The data for controlling the illuminant is the creation of lighting data for controlling the illuminant units 71 to 74 corresponding to the image size of 80 dots in the horizontal direction (X-axis direction) and 80 dots in the vertical direction (Y-axis direction). Used for.

  In the display data stored in the sub-frame buffer, boundary data corresponding to a predetermined number of lines, for example, 5 dots, is provided between the sub-image display data and the light emitter control data. Boundary data having such a predetermined amount of data is set to separate the sub image display data from the light emitter control data. Thereby, the display data of the effect image displayed on the screen of the sub image display device 5SU and the display data converted into the lighting data for controlling the lighting of the light emitter units 71 to 74 can be easily separated. The processing burden associated with data generation can be reduced.

  The VDP 130 reads the display data thus stored in the subframe buffer in a predetermined order and outputs it to the sub display output system. As an example, the reading operation of reading from the upper left dot in the horizontal direction to the upper right dot in the horizontal direction in FIG. 25C and subsequently reading the data one dot lower is repeated until the lower right dot is reached. By outputting the display data to the sub display output system in the order in which the display data is read out, as shown in FIG. 25D, for example, data for displaying the sub image is output first in a predetermined first display output period. The light emitter control data is output in the second display output period after the first display output period. Since boundary data is set between the sub-image display data and the light emitter control data, the first display output period during which the sub-image display data is output and the light emitter control data are output. A predetermined interval period is provided between the second display output period.

  For example, the display data stored in the sub-frame buffer is output in 1/60 second (about 16.7 milliseconds) for one frame. As a result, the sub-image display device 5SU can update the display image with a frame period of 1/60 seconds. Since the data for controlling the illuminant is also added to the data for displaying the sub-image, it is output at a period of 1/60 seconds. The light emitter control circuit 134 separates the light emitter control data included in the display data output to the sub display output system by the signal separation circuit 140 and temporarily stores it in the buffer memory 141. Therefore, the data for controlling the light emitter separated from the display data is stored in the buffer memory 141 at a 1/60 second period in which the VDP 130 outputs display data for one frame.

  As shown in FIG. 25D, among the periods in which the display data stored in the subframe buffer is output, the period in which the light emitter control data is output (second display output period) corresponds to one frame. This is sufficiently shorter than the entire period (1/60 second) in which the display data is output. The lighting data generation circuit 142 is a remaining period in which data stored in the buffer memory 141 is not written to the buffer memory 141, such as a period during which sub-screen display data is output (first display output period). In this case, the data may be read out and converted into lighting data.

The lighting data generation circuit 142 controls lighting of a plurality of light emitters with a cycle shorter than a frame cycle (such as 1/60 seconds) of an image display device using an LCD (liquid crystal display device) such as the sub image display device 5SU. The lighting data for generating is generated. As a specific example, the lighting data generation circuit 142 generates lighting data for controlling lighting of the light emitter at a period of 1/120 seconds (about 8.3 milliseconds). Thus, lighting data generating circuit 1 42 generates a lighting data of the light-emitting element in the output period (1/60 seconds) shorter than the period of the display data by the VDP 130 (1/120 seconds), serial output circuits 143 To output a control signal based on the lighting data. In this case, the buffer memory 141 can store the light emission control data included in the display data corresponding to the image display for one frame output from the VDP 130, that is, the light emitter control data of 80 dots × 80 dots. It only needs to have a storage data capacity. Further, by turning on the light emitters in a relatively short cycle, flickering in a display effect executed by a plurality of light emitters arranged in alignment with each of the light emitter units 71 to 74 can be suppressed and displayed. The interest of the production can be improved. The lighting control of the illuminant is not limited to the one that is performed at a cycle that is 1/2 of the output cycle of the display data. For example, the output cycle of the display data such as a shorter cycle (for example, a cycle of 1/3). What is necessary is just to be performed with an arbitrary cycle shorter than that.

  The serial output circuit 143 has the lighting generated by the lighting data generation circuit 142 in a cycle longer than the time required for the light emission control data included in the display data corresponding to the image display for one frame to be written in the buffer memory 141. It may be set to output a control signal corresponding to the data. Thus, the light emission control data corresponding to one frame is temporarily stored in the buffer memory 141 in a time shorter than the cycle in which the control signal corresponding to the lighting data is output. As a result, even when the buffer memory 141 having a storage data capacity capable of temporarily storing the light emission control data corresponding to one frame is used, the lighting data can be stored in a time shorter than the output period of the control signal corresponding to the lighting data. Generation can be completed.

  Note that the buffer memory 141 has a storage data capacity capable of storing light emission control data included in display data corresponding to image display for a plurality of frames, such as display data corresponding to image display for two frames. It may be. In this case, a plurality of buffer areas are allocated to the storage area of the buffer memory 141. Each buffer area only needs to have a storage data capacity capable of storing light emission control data included in display data corresponding to image display for one frame.

  The lighting data generation circuit 142 reads out data stored in another buffer area and converts it into lighting data when data is written in one buffer area among the plurality of buffer areas. May be performed. As a specific example, it is assumed that the buffer memory 141 has a storage data capacity capable of storing light emission control data included in display data corresponding to image display for two frames. In this case, the storage area of the buffer memory 141 is divided into two areas and assigned to the first buffer area and the second buffer area, respectively. In the first frame period in which display data corresponding to the first frame of the plurality of frames is output from the VDP 130, the light emission control data separated by the signal separation circuit 140 is written in the first buffer area. To temporarily store. Next, in the second frame period in which display data corresponding to the second frame following the first frame is output, the light emission control data separated by the signal separation circuit 140 is temporarily written in the second buffer area. Remember. In the second frame period, the lighting data generation circuit 142 reads out data stored in the first buffer area where data writing has been completed in the first period, and converts the data into lighting data. Further, in the next frame period, the first buffer area and the second buffer area may be switched to perform data writing and generation (conversion) of lighting data using read data. As described above, the buffer memory 142 may temporarily store the light emission control data by the double buffer method to enable conversion into lighting data. However, in this case, as the storage data capacity of the buffer memory 142 increases, the manufacturing cost also increases. On the other hand, the period during which the light emitter control data is output is set to a time sufficiently shorter than the entire display data output period, and the lighting data generation circuit 142 has a light emitter that is shorter than the display data output period of the VDP In the case of generating the lighting data, it is possible to reduce the storage data capacity of the buffer memory 141 and prevent an increase in manufacturing cost.

  The lighting data generation circuit 142 divides the data into a plurality of data ranges according to the storage position (reading address or the like) of the buffer memory 141 storing the light emission control data separated from the display data. For example, the storage area of the buffer memory 141 is divided into a plurality of buffer memory areas according to the storage address. Based on which data stored in which buffer memory area is read out, the lighting data generation circuit 142 converts the lighting data of the light emitters included in which light emitter block among the plurality of light emitter blocks B01 to B42. Specify whether to convert.

  FIG. 26 shows a setting example of the buffer memory area. In the setting example shown in FIG. 26, the storage areas of the buffer memory 141 are divided into eight areas to which area indexes BX0 to BX7 are assigned in the horizontal direction (X-axis direction) and area indexes BY0 to BYX in the vertical direction (Y-axis direction). The area is divided into eight areas to which BY7 is assigned. Based on the read address of the buffer memory 141 or the like, the lighting data generation circuit 142 combines area designation information (BXi, BYj) by combining the horizontal area indexes BX0 to BX7 and the vertical area indexes BY0 to BY7 one by one. ) As long as the data stored in the buffer memory 141 can be specified. The subscripts i and j in the area designation information (BXi, BYj) indicate any one of “0” to “7”.

  The display data temporarily stored in the buffer memory 141 is assigned to one of the light emitter blocks B01 to B42 for each data range divided into a plurality. The lighting data generation circuit 142 can specify the data range assigned to each of the light emitter blocks B01 to B42 by referring to an address specification table serving as conversion setting information prepared in advance. Based on this identification result, address information of the light emitter driver provided corresponding to each of the light emitter blocks B01 to B42 can be designated. The address specifying table may be stored in advance in a predetermined area of a ROM built in or externally attached to the lighting data generation circuit 142.

  FIG. 27 shows a configuration example of the address specification table TA1 referred to by the lighting data generation circuit 142. In the address specification table TA1, a buffer memory area specified by one area specification information or two area specification information is assigned to each of the light emitter blocks B01 to B42 assigned to the serial output systems K01 to K21. For example, among the light emitter blocks B01 to B12 shown in FIG. 27, the light emitter blocks B01 to B08 include a light emitter driver on the upper side of the digit, but do not include a light emitter driver on the lower side of the digit. It consists only of blocks. On the other hand, among the light emitter blocks B01 to B12 shown in FIG. 27, the light emitter blocks B09 to B12 have both the digit upper and lower digit light emitter drivers, and the two half blocks It consists of a combination. Corresponding to the configuration of the light emitter block, one buffer memory area specified by one area designation information is allocated to each of the light emitter blocks B01 to B08. One area designation information is composed of a combination of area indexes BX0 to BX7 in the horizontal direction (X-axis direction) and area indexes BY0 to BY7 in the vertical direction (Y-axis direction). On the other hand, two buffer memory areas specified by the two area designation information are allocated to each of the light emitter blocks B09 to B12. The area designation information 2 is configured by combining, for example, one type of area index BX0 to BX7 in the horizontal direction and two types of area index BY0 to BY7 in the vertical direction.

  In the address specification table TA1, the light emitter driver address uniquely determined for each serial output system is assigned to the strobe light emitter driver and the digit light emitter driver provided corresponding to each light emitter block. It has been. As an example, among the light emitter blocks B01 and B02 assigned to the serial output system K01, the light emitter driver address AD1 is assigned to the light emitter driver on the strobe side corresponding to one of the light emitter blocks B01, and the light emission on the digit upper side. The body driver is assigned a light emitter driver address AD2. Of the light emitter blocks B01 and B02 assigned to the serial output system K01, the light emitter driver address AD4 is assigned to the light emitter driver on the strobe side corresponding to the other light emitter block B02, and the light emitter on the upper side of the digit. The driver is assigned the light emitter driver address AD5. As another example, among the light emitter blocks B09 and B10 assigned to the serial output system K05, the light emitter driver address AD1 is assigned to the light emitter driver on the strobe side corresponding to one light emitter block B09, and the digit upper side The light emitter driver address AD2 is assigned to the light emitter driver, and the light emitter driver address AD3 is assigned to the light emitter driver below the digit. Of the light emitter blocks B09 and B10 assigned to the serial output system K05, the light emitter driver address AD4 is assigned to the light emitter driver on the strobe side corresponding to the other light emitter block B10, and the light emitter on the upper side of the digit. The driver is assigned the light emitter driver address AD5, and the light emitter driver below the digit is assigned the light emitter driver address AD6.

  One strobe-side light emitter driver is provided for each of the light emitter blocks B01 to B42. Therefore, address information for designating one light emitter driver address corresponding to each light emitter block is assigned to the light emitter driver on the strobe side regardless of the plurality of light emitter blocks B01 to B42. As described above, the same number of address information is assigned to the strobe-side light-emitting driver serving as the drive control circuit regardless of the plurality of light-emitting blocks.

  On the other hand, the light-emitting body driver on the digit side has one light-emitting body driver (only on the upper side of the digit) depending on whether each of the light-emitting body blocks B01 to B42 has one half block or two half blocks. In some cases, two light emitter drivers (upper digit and lower digit) are used. Therefore, for the light-emitting body driver on the digit side, address information for designating one light-emitting body driver address or 2 light-emitting body driver addresses is designated according to which of the plurality of light-emitting body blocks B01 to B42. Address information to be assigned. As described above, a predetermined number of address information corresponding to a plurality of light emitter blocks is assigned to the digit-side light emitter driver serving as the gradation control circuit.

  Thus, address information designating at least one light emitter driver address is assigned to each of the strobe side light emitter driver and the digit side light emitter driver provided corresponding to one light emitter block. . The lighting data generation circuit 142 generates lighting data including address information and causes the serial output circuit 143 to output the lighting data to the light emitter driving unit 144.

  The lighting data generated by the lighting data generation circuit 142 includes gradation data indicating the gradation control amount of each light emitting element constituting each of the plurality of light emitters. For example, the gradation data only needs to indicate the output period (pulse width) of the pulse signal in PWM control as the gradation control amount. The lighting data generation circuit 142 refers to a lighting data generation table serving as color conversion setting information prepared in advance based on the display color levels (RGB values) indicated by the display data read from the buffer memory 141. Thus, gradation data indicating the gradation control amount is generated. The lighting data generation table may be stored in advance in a predetermined area of a ROM built in or externally attached to the lighting data generation circuit 142.

  FIG. 28 shows a comparison between the number of gradations of each display color indicated by the display data and the number of gradations of each emission color by the gradation control of the light emitter based on the gradation data included in the lighting data. The lighting data generated by the lighting data generation circuit 142 corresponds to the number of gradations smaller than the number of gradations of the image displayed based on the display data used for the conversion. The display data output from the VDP 130 and temporarily stored in the buffer memory 141 has a luminance (gradation) of “0” to “255” for each display color of R (red), G (green), and B (blue). The gradation control is made possible in 256 steps so that any one of the levels is achieved. As described above, the number of gradations of the image displayed based on the display data output from the VDP 130 is “256”. The lighting data generated by the lighting data generation circuit 142 is any one of luminance (gradation) from “0” to “63” for each display color of R (red), G (green), and B (blue). Gradation control is made possible in 64 stages so that the level becomes. Thus, the lighting data generated by the lighting data generation circuit 142 indicates the number of gradations of “64” which is smaller than “256”.

  The correspondence relationship between the level (RGB value) of each display color indicated in the display data and the gradation control amount of each light emitting element indicated by the gradation data included in the lighting data of the light emitter is the light emission corresponding to each emission color. It may be determined in advance in consideration of element characteristics (for example, light emission efficiency) and white balance. As an example, a light-emitting diode serving as a light-emitting element constituting each light-emitting body has nonlinear characteristics in which the amount of current increases rapidly when the applied voltage reaches a predetermined value. Therefore, if converted to a gradation control amount proportional to the level (RGB value) of each display color indicated by the display data, there is a risk that display inconveniences caused by a plurality of light emitters such as overexposure and blackout may occur. is there. Therefore, the lighting data is converted from the display data so that the light emitting elements corresponding to the respective light emission colors constituting each of the plurality of light emitters have a light emission amount equivalent to the level (RGB value) of each display color indicated by the display data. The setting information for converting to may be stored in advance as a lighting data generation table.

  FIG. 29 shows a configuration example of the lighting data generation table TC1 referred to by the lighting data generation circuit 142. In the lighting data generation table TC1, the level (RGB value) of each display color indicated by the lighting data is set corresponding to the level (RGB value) of each display color indicated by the display data. Here, for each of the display colors R (red), G (green), and B (blue) indicated by the display data, the luminance (gradation) is any level from “0” to “10”. In this case, the table data may be configured so that the luminance (gradation) of each display color indicated by the lighting data is at a level of “0”. That is, for each light emitting element of each display color included in one light emitter corresponding to one dot, when the brightness (gradation) indicated in the display data is “10” or less, the brightness of each display color By generating lighting data in which (gradation) is “0”, a restriction is provided so that the light emitter is not lit.

  On the other hand, the lighting data generation table TC1 has at least one luminance (gradation) of “11” or more for each display color of R (red), G (green), and B (blue) indicated by the display data. In this case, the table data may be configured so that lighting data indicating RGB values proportional to the level (RGB value) of each display color indicated by the display data is generated. For example, when the brightness (gradation) of B (blue) indicated by the display data is “11”, the brightness (gradation) of B (blue) indicated by the lighting data is “2”. If the luminance of R (red) or G (green) indicated by the display data is “0” to “3”, lighting data indicating luminance (gradation) “0” is generated, and “4” is generated. If “7”, lighting data indicating luminance (gradation) “1” is generated, and if “8”-“11”, lighting data indicating luminance (gradation) “2” is generated. Thus, the table data of the lighting data generation table TC1 is configured.

  The image data read by the display control unit 123 from the image data memory 131 by the VDP 130 is used for image display on the screen of the main image display device 5MA or the sub image display device 5SU, and lighting for controlling lighting of the light emitter units 71 to 74. Sometimes used for data creation. At this time, when the luminance (gradation) of each display color indicated by the display data created from the image data used for image display is less than a predetermined amount, the same proportional relationship as when the luminance is greater than the predetermined amount If the lighting data is generated below, the influence of the non-linear characteristic in the light emitting diode becomes significant, and an unnatural display effect may be performed. Therefore, according to the brightness (gradation) of each display color indicated by the display data, when the light emission amount of the light emitter is less than a predetermined amount, the lighting control is limited so that the light emitter is not turned on. Thus, the lighting control is made different between the light emitters whose light emission amount is less than the predetermined amount and the light emitters whose amount is the predetermined amount or more among the plurality of light emitters. In particular, in this embodiment, a light emitter whose light emission amount is equal to or greater than the predetermined amount is provided with a restriction so as not to perform lighting control of the light emitter whose light emission amount is less than the predetermined amount according to the RGB value of the display data. The lighting control is performed according to the RGB value of the lighting data that is proportional to the RGB value of the display data. In this way, by varying the lighting control depending on whether or not the light emission amount is less than a predetermined amount, the influence due to the non-linear characteristics of the light emitting element is reduced, so that the player does not feel uncomfortable with the display effect. Thus, it is possible to prevent a decrease in interest in the production.

  A plurality of types of lighting data generation tables may be prepared in advance, and any one of the lighting data generation tables may be selected as a usage table based on a predetermined selection setting. FIG. 30 shows a selection setting example of the lighting data generation table. In this setting example, a different lighting data generation table is selected for each emission color of the light emitting elements included in each light emitter. For example, in the case of the light emitter blocks B01 to B06, the lighting data generation table TR01 is selected according to the emission color R (red), and the lighting data generation table TG01 is selected according to the emission color G (green). The lighting data generation table TB01 is selected according to the color B (blue). Each lighting data generation table indicates the gradation control amount of each light emitting element indicating the level (RGB value) of each display color indicated by the display data created by the VDP 130 by the gradation data included in the lighting data of the light emitter. It is only necessary to include table data to be converted into The lighting data generation circuit 142 is designated by the lighting data by referring to the selected lighting data generation table based on the level (RGB value) of each display color indicated in the display data read from the buffer memory 141. The gradation control amount is determined.

  The characteristics of the light emitting element may differ depending on the emission color. Therefore, the display data is converted so that the correspondence with the level (RGB value) of each display color indicated by the display data is converted into a gradation control amount depending on the emission color of each light emitting element constituting the light emitter. Setting information for converting from to lighting data may be stored in advance as a lighting data generation table.

  In the setting example shown in FIG. 30, a different lighting data generation table may be selected depending on the light emitter block. For example, in the case of the light emitter blocks B01 to B06, the lighting data generation tables TR01, TG01, and TB01 are selected according to the light emission color. On the other hand, in the case of the light emitter blocks B07, B08, and B15, the lighting data generation tables TR02, TG02, and TB02 are selected according to the emission color.

  In this way, the display data is converted into lighting data using the lighting data generation table that differs depending on the arrangement of the plurality of light emitters corresponding to each light emitter block. Each of the light emitter units 71 to 74 emits light at the same gradation in accordance with the arrangement of the plurality of light emitters depending on the size of the region in which the plurality of light emitters are arranged and arranged, the front-rear relationship of each light emitter unit, and the like. In some cases, the player may have a different impression. Therefore, regardless of the arrangement of each of the plurality of light emitters corresponding to each light emitter block, the lighting data is converted from the display data so that the light emission amount can give an impression as uniform as possible corresponding to the same display color Setting information for conversion to is stored in advance as a lighting data generation table.

  Thus, not only the display color levels (RGB values) indicated by the display data, but also the respective light emitters according to the light emission characteristics of each of the plurality of light emitting elements constituting the light emitter, the arrangement of the plurality of light emitters, and the like. Gradation data indicating a gradation control amount corresponding to is generated. Thus, even when light emitters including a plurality of types of light emitting elements having different light emission colors are aligned in a predetermined region of the light emitter units 71 to 74, the color reproducibility is enhanced and the effect of the production is enhanced. To improve.

  Note that not all lighting data is generated by referring to the lighting data generation table, and at least a part of the lighting data is generated by the lighting data generation circuit 142 executing a predetermined data processing program. May be. For example, for each of the R (red), G (green), and B (blue) display colors indicated in the display data, it is determined whether or not the light emission amount is less than a predetermined amount, and any light emission amount is less than the predetermined amount. In such a case, a process of generating lighting data with luminance (gradation) of “0” may be executed so that the light emitter is not turned on.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of lighting data generation processing executed by such a lighting data generation circuit 142. In the lighting data generation process shown in FIG. 31, the lighting data generation circuit 142 acquires display data for one dot (step S801), and whether or not the RGB values indicated by the display data are all “10” or less. Is determined (step S802). If all the values are “10” or less (step S802; Yes), the RGB values in the lighting data are all set to “0” (step S803). On the other hand, if at least one of the RGB values indicated by the display data is not less than or equal to “10” (step S802; No), for example, similar to the selection setting example shown in FIG. A lighting data generation table corresponding to the above is selected (step S804). Subsequently, lighting data corresponding to the display data is generated using the selected lighting data generation table (step S805).

  After performing one of the processes in steps S803 and S805, it is determined whether or not the generation of lighting data corresponding to all dots is completed (step S806). At this time, if the generation of lighting data is not yet completed (step S806; No), the process returns to step S801. On the other hand, if the generation of lighting data is completed (step S806; Yes), the lighting data generation process is terminated.

  In the lighting data generation process shown in FIG. 31, the lighting data is generated in the process of step S805 by referring to the lighting data generation table selected in the process of step S804. On the other hand, lighting data may be generated by executing a predetermined arithmetic processing program. For example, in display data that enables gradation control in 256 steps for each display color, the luminance (gradation) of each display color is represented by 8 bits when binary display is used. On the other hand, in the lighting data that enables gradation control in 64 steps for each display color, the brightness (gradation) of each display color is represented by 6 bits when binary display is used. Therefore, if at least one of the RGB values indicated by the display data in step S802 shown in FIG. 26 is not less than “10”, 8 bits indicating the luminance (gradation) of each display color in the display data. The lighting data may be generated by performing numerical processing for truncating the lower 2 bits of the data. Alternatively, lighting data corresponding to the display data may be generated according to a preset arithmetic expression. A plurality of types of arithmetic processing programs that can be used for conversion from display data to lighting data are prepared in advance, and the lighting data generation circuit 142 is selected according to the display color or arrangement (such as a light emitter block) of the light emitting elements. Display data may be converted into lighting data by selecting and executing the arithmetic processing program.

  In the lighting data generation process shown in FIG. 31, the display data is acquired for each dot by the process of step S801, and the lighting data is set and generated. On the other hand, the setting and generation of lighting data may be performed collectively by using predetermined mask data. For example, with respect to display data for one frame temporarily stored in the buffer memory 141, dots having RGB values of all “10” or less are detected, and all the RGB values in the lighting data corresponding to the detected dots are “ Mask data for setting to “0” may be prepared in advance.

  The lighting data generation circuit 142 generates lighting data including gradation data to which address information assigned to the light emitter driver above or below the digit is added, and the serial output circuit 143 sends the lighting data to the light emitter driving unit 144. Is output. Further, the lighting data generated by the lighting data generation circuit 142 includes drive control data for performing dynamic lighting control of a plurality of light emitters for each of the plurality of light emitter blocks B01 to B42. The lighting data generation circuit 142 generates lighting data including drive control data to which address information assigned to the strobe-side light emitter driver is added, and causes the serial output circuit 143 to output the light data to the light emitter drive unit 144.

  FIG. 32 shows an example of the serial signal output operation by the serial output circuit 143. The serial output circuit 143 outputs a clock signal common to each of the serial output systems K01 to K21 as the serial clock SC, for example, as shown in FIG. The serial clock SC output from the serial output circuit 143 is supplied to each of the plurality of light emitter drivers included in the light emitter driver 144 via the serial signal wiring. Each light emitter driver receives serial data SD transmitted in synchronization with the serial clock SC.

  On the other hand, the serial output circuit 143, as serial data SD, for example, as shown in FIG. 32 (b), controls including drive control data and gradation data at different timings depending on each of the serial output systems K01 to K21. Output a signal. When the control signals are output at the same timing to each of the serial output systems K01 to K21, lighting control of a large number of light emitters at the same timing is performed by a large number of light emitter drivers included in the light emitter drive unit 144. May be started. In this case, a large amount of drive current flows as an inrush current in a short period of time, which may cause radio interference due to noise radio waves. In addition, the manufacturing cost may increase as a power supply circuit for generating a large amount of drive current is required. On the other hand, by generating a control signal as serial data SD at different timings according to each of the plurality of serial output systems K01 to K21, generation of inrush current is suppressed, generation of noise radio waves, and production An increase in cost can be prevented.

  In the luminous body drive unit 144, each luminous body driver confirms whether the luminous body driver address indicated by the address information included in the received serial data SD matches the luminous body driver address assigned to itself. To do. At this time, if they match, serial data SD as drive control data and gradation data is taken in and converted into parallel data, and lighting control of the light emitter is performed based on this. For example, the strobe-side light emitter driver drives and controls a plurality of light emitters connected to the strobe signal line by outputting a strobe signal based on the drive control data. In addition, the light emitter driver on the upper side or the lower side of the digit outputs a digit signal based on the gradation data, thereby controlling gradation of a plurality of light emitters connected to the digit signal line. Thus, the dynamic lighting control of the plurality of light emitters is performed for each of the plurality of light emitter blocks B01 to B42, and the light emitter units 71 to 74 included in the movable members 51 to 54 included in the effect movable mechanism 50 are aligned. The display effect by the lighting mode of the several light-emitting body arrange | positioned is performed.

  As an example of a specific display effect by the effect moving mechanism 50, in the retracted state (first state) in which the upper mechanism 50T and the lower mechanism 50B are separated and the display screen of the main image display device 5MA is visible, the player A display effect using a plurality of light emitters arranged on the movable members 51 to 54 that can be visually recognized is executed in conjunction with the display effect by the main image display device 5MA. In the retracted state, the movable members 51 and 52 are positioned above, and the movable members 53 and 54 of the lower mechanism 50B are positioned below. Thus, when the movable members 51 to 54 are in the retracted state where they are not rotating (when stopped), only the light emitters that are visible from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1 among the plurality of light emitters. Control the lighting. Thereby, power consumption can be reduced. As the display effect by the lighting control of the light emitter, for example, characters and symbols are displayed, or blinking and light emission colors in a plurality of light emitters are moved in a predetermined order, so that the display can be adjusted according to the variable display by the main image display device 5MA. A display effect or the like may be executed. Further, when the reach effect is executed, at least one of the movable members 51 to 54 can be moved (vibrated, advanced, etc.), or a character or symbol such as “reach” can be displayed using a plurality of light emitters. Good.

  On the other hand, in the advanced state (second state) in which the upper mechanism 50T and the lower mechanism 50B are close to each other and the display screen of the main image display device 5MA is difficult to view or cannot be viewed, the plurality of members disposed on the movable members 51 to 54 are arranged. The display effect using all of the light emitters is executed in conjunction with the display effect by the main image display device 5MA or independently of the display effect by the main image display device 5MA. In the advanced state, the movable members 51 and 52 rotate as the decorative member 57 moves downward in the upper mechanism 50T, and the movable members 53 and 54 of the lower mechanism 50B are positioned above. When the movable members 51 to 54 are in the advanced state in which the movable members 51 to 54 are rotating as described above (when the movable members 51 to 54 are operating), the lighting of all the plurality of light emitters is controlled.

  FIG. 33 shows an example of execution of a display effect in the form of the number “7” by the effect movable mechanism 50. Thus, when the upper mechanism 50T and the lower mechanism 50B are in the advanced state (second state), the arrangement directions of the plurality of light emitters coincide with each other in the movable members 51 to 54, respectively. Therefore, when an integral display effect is executed by the movable members 51 to 54, the display effect can be executed while enhancing the smoothness of the display format. As an integral display effect in the movable members 51 to 54, for example, a symbol such as a character, a figure, or a symbol, a character, or a silhouette thereof is used by using all the regions where a plurality of light emitters are arranged and arranged on the movable members 51 to 54. Can be displayed.

  The integrated display effect in the movable members 51 to 54 may be started before or while the upper mechanism 50T and the lower mechanism 50B change from the retracted state to the advanced state. As described above, when the movable members 51 to 54 are rotating, regardless of whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is visible from the front, all the plurality of light emitters may be turned on to execute the display effect. Thereby, the effect of the rotation operation of the movable members 51 to 54 can be increased. In addition, by turning on all of the plurality of light emitters regardless of whether or not they can be visually recognized from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the player can visually recognize the light emitters that are not controlled by simple control. Can be suppressed.

  In this way, the light emitter control circuit 134 uses the part of the display data created by the VDP 130 to generate lighting data for controlling the lighting of a plurality of light emitters arranged and arranged in each of the light emitter units 71 to 74. The dynamic lighting control is performed for each of the light emitter blocks B01 to B42. Therefore, the VDP 130 creates and outputs general-purpose display data in the same manner as the display data of the effect image on the screen of the main image display device 5MA and the sub image display device 5SU, thereby allowing the display effect by the effect movable mechanism 50 to be displayed. Since the execution content can be set, it is possible to improve the interest by executing various effects while suppressing the complexity of the circuit configuration.

  In the process of step S501 shown in FIG. 18, the presence / absence and type of the notice effect is determined based on the variable display content. At this time, if it is determined as “movable object interlocking advance notice”, it is determined whether or not there is a restriction at high temperature by the process of step S509. In the case of unlimited time without high temperature restriction, an unlimited notice pattern determination table is selected in the process of step S510, while in the case of high temperature restriction, the first high temperature restriction is provided. If there is, the first restriction notice pattern determination table is selected in the process of step S512, and the second restriction notice pattern determination table is selected in the process of step S513 if the second high temperature is provided with the second high temperature restriction. Thereafter, in the process of step S514, if there is no limit, the movable object interlocking advance notice pattern YCP1 or the movable object interlocking advance notice pattern YCP2 is determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. The movable object interlocking advance notice pattern YCP1X or the movable object interlocking advance notice pattern YCP2 is determined at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. 21 (B). The notice pattern YCP1X or the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP2X is determined. Thereby, depending on the result of determining whether or not there is a restriction at high temperature when variable display is started, a part or all of the movable object interlocking notice pattern can be determined.

  Corresponding to the determined moving object interlocking notice pattern, the notice effect control pattern is determined in the process of step S422 shown in FIG. By executing the process of step S453 shown in FIG. 23 using the notice effect control pattern determined at this time, the movable object-linked notice effect is executed. In the movable object-linked notice effect by the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP1 and the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP2, the movable members 51, 52 and the decoration are linked with the display of the effect image showing the character on the screen of the main image display device 5MA. The member 57 operates. On the screen of the main image display device 5MA, an effect display in which the display mode of the effect image changes in accordance with the operation of the movable members 51 and 52 and the decorative member 57 may be performed. In order to operate the movable members 51 and 52 and the decoration member 57, a drive control signal is transmitted from the effect control board 12 to the drive control board 19, and the driving force of the operation motors 60A and 60B is sent to the upper mechanism drive unit 16A. Is transmitted.

  FIG. 34 shows a setting example of the moving amount of the decorative member 57 in the movable object-linked notice effect by the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP1 and the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP2. As shown in the vertical direction in FIG. 34, the amount of movement of the decorative member 57 is greater in the movable object-linked notice effect by the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP1 than in the movable object-linked notice effect by the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP2. Is small. As shown by the inclination of the movement amount in FIG. 34, in the movable object-linked notice effect by the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP1, the decorative member 57 is compared with the movable object-linked notice effect by the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP2. The moving speed is low. As shown in the horizontal direction in FIG. 34, in the movable object-linked notice effect by the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP1, the decoration member 57 is retracted compared to the movable object-linked notice effect by the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP2. The movement period (advance period) in which the vehicle moves toward the advancing position is short.

  For example, when the movable object interlocking advance notice pattern YCP1 or the movable object interlocking advance notice pattern YCP2 is determined at a determination ratio corresponding to the variable display content as shown in FIG. In the case where the effect is executed, the ratio that the variable display result becomes “big hit” and is controlled to the big hit gaming state compared to the case where the movable item linked notice advance effect by the movable object linked notice effect pattern YCP1 is executed. Get higher. Therefore, as the movable object-linked notice effect by the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP2, the moving amount and movement speed of the decorative member 57 are larger and the movement period is longer than the movable object-linked notice effect by the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP1. In such a case, the degree of expectation to be controlled to the big hit gaming state becomes high. On the other hand, as the movable object-linked notice effect by the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP1, the moving amount and movement speed of the decorative member 57 are smaller and the movement period is shorter than the movable object-linked notice effect by the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP2. When executed, the degree of expectation to be controlled to the big hit gaming state becomes low. Thus, in the setting example shown in FIG. 34, each movable object-linked notice effect is given as the degree of expectation controlled in the big hit gaming state due to the difference in the operation mode combining the movement amount, movement speed, and movement period of the decorative member 57. Different expectations can be suggested accordingly.

  In the movable object-linked advance notice effect by the movable object-linked advance notice pattern YCP1X, for example, by maintaining both the operation motors 60A and 60B without driving both the operation motors 60A and 60B, Restrictions are set. Further, in the movable object interlocking notice effect by the movable object interlocking notice pattern YCP2X, for example, by maintaining both the operation motors 60A and 60B without being driven, the movable object interlocking notice effect by the movable object interlocking notice pattern YCP2 is achieved. There are restrictions on this. When the stop state is maintained without driving both the operation motors 60A and 60B, the movable members 51 and 52 and the decorative member 57 do not operate and the retracted state shown in FIG.

  As a restriction provided in the operation of the movable members 51 and 52 and the decorative member 57, the operation of the movable members 51 and 52 and the decorative member 57 is prohibited without driving both the operation motors 60A and 60B. In addition to the case where the retracted state shown in FIG. 6 is maintained, a restriction may be provided so that the operation amounts such as the movement amounts and movement speeds of the movable members 51 and 52 and the decoration member 57 are reduced as compared with the unlimited time. Or you may provide a restriction | limiting so that operation | movement periods, such as the movement period of the movable members 51 and 52 and the decoration member 57, for example may be shortened rather than the time of unlimited. Alternatively, for example, a limit may be provided so that the number of movements such as the number of movements (the number of reciprocations and the number of vibrations) of the movable members 51 and 52 and the decoration member 57 is reduced compared to the unlimited time. Or you may provide a restriction | limiting so that the number of the movable members rotated among the movable members 51 and 52 and the decoration member 57 may be decreased rather than the time of an unlimited. Or you may provide the restriction | limiting which becomes a part or all combination of these. As described above, any restriction may be provided as long as the drive load of the operation motors 60A and 60B for supplying the drive force for operating the movable members 51 and 52 and the decoration member 57 is reduced.

  In the movable object-linked notice effect by the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP1 and the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP2, the movable member 51 is rotated as the decorative member 57 is moved downward by the driving force of the operation motors 60A and 60B. Then, the movable member 52 is rotated with respect to the movable member 51, and the movable member 52 is advanced below the movable member 51. As described above, in the movable object interlocking notice effect that can be executed at unlimited time, a plurality of movable members such as the movable members 51 and 52 and the decorative member 57 are interlocked so as to operate in cooperation. On the other hand, in the movable object-linked notice effect by the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP1X and the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP2X, for example, by maintaining both the operation motors 60A and 60B without driving both the movable members 51, With respect to the plurality of movable members such as 52 and the decorative member 57, there is a restriction on the respective operations. As a restriction provided for the operation of the plurality of movable members, the amount of drive by the operation motor is smaller than that when there is no limit, including the case where the operation motor that drives each movable member is maintained in a stopped state. Any device may be used as long as it is controlled.

  For example, when an interlocking effect that interlocks a plurality of effecting movable members can be executed, such as a movable object interlocking notice effect that rotates the movable members 51 and 52 and moves the decorative member 57, the In response to the high temperature, the operation of one effect movable member is limited among the plurality of effect movable members, while the other effect movable members are operated in the same manner as when there is no limit. If it operates, there is a risk that the player will feel uncomfortable with the linked performance. Therefore, when there is a restriction on the operation of one effect movable member among the plurality of effect movable members at the first high temperature or the second high temperature, for other effects included in the plurality of effect movable members By restricting the operation of the movable member, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the performance.

  In addition, while corresponding to the time of the first high temperature or the second high temperature, a restriction is provided on the operation of one effect movable member among the plurality of effect movable members used in the interlocking effect. Other effect movable members used for the interlocking effects may be operated in the same manner of operation as when there is no limit. For example, even at the first high temperature or the second high temperature, the operating motor 60B outputs a driving force and rotates the movable member 52 with respect to the movable member 51 in the same manner as in the unrestricted state. The effect movable member can be operated as much as possible even at high temperatures to prevent a decrease in game entertainment.

  The interlocking effect in which a plurality of movable members are interlocked is not only due to the operation of the movable members 51 and 52 and the decorative member 57, but also the movable members 53 and 54 are operated by the driving force of the operation motor 60C, for example, It may be interlocked so that the lower mechanism 50B comes close. In this case, when the operation of the movable members 51 and 52 and the decorative member 57 is restricted at the first high temperature or the second high temperature, the operation of the movable members 53 and 54 may be restricted. . Alternatively, the movement of the movable members 51 and 52 and the decorative member 57 is limited at the time of the first high temperature and the second high temperature, while the movable members 53 and 54 may be operated in the same operation mode as when there is no limit. . While restrictions are placed on the operation of the movable members 53 and 54 at the first high temperature and at the second high temperature, the movable members 51 and 52 and the decorative member 57 may be operated in the same manner of operation as when there is no limit.

  It should be noted that the driving force is output from the operation motors 60A and 60B depending on whether the moving object interlocking notice effect by the movable object interlocking notice pattern YCP1 or the movable object interlocking notice effect by the movable object interlocking notice pattern YCP2. The operation motor may be different. For example, in the movable object-linked notice effect by the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP1, the movable member 52 is rotated by the driving force of the operational motor 60B, while the movable member 51 and the decorative member 57 are kept in a stopped state. Keep in the evacuation state. On the other hand, in the movable object-linked notice effect by the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP2, the movable member 51 is rotated with the downward movement of the decorative member 57 by the driving force of the operation motor 60A, while the operation motor 60B is turned on. The movable member 52 is kept in a stopped state and is not rotated with respect to the movable member 51 and is maintained in a state where it is overlapped with the movable member 51. As described above, in the movable object-linked notice effect by the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP1, the operation of the first mode in which the movable member 52 is rotated by the driving force of the operation motor 60B is performed. In the movable object-linked notice effect by YCP2, a second mode of operation in which the movable member 51 is rotated with the movement of the decorative member 57 by the driving force of the operation motor 60A may be performed. At the first high temperature, a limitation is imposed on the operation of the first mode in which the movable member 52 is rotated by the driving force of the operation motor 60B, while the decoration member 57 is moved by the driving force of the operation motor 60A. There is no restriction on the operation of the second mode for rotating the movable member 51. At the time of the second high temperature, the operation of the first mode in which the movable member 52 is rotated by the driving force of the operation motor 60B and the first operation of rotating the movable member 51 with the movement of the decorative member 57 by the driving force of the operation motor 60A. There are restrictions on the operation of the two modes. Thus, among the plurality of movable members, when there is an operation of the first mode for operating one movable member and an operation of the second mode for operating another movable member, the movable member to be operated and the driving force are obtained. Depending on the combination of operation motors to be output, the conditions for limiting the operation may be varied.

  In the movable object-linked notice effect by the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP1X and the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP2X, the operation of the movable members 51 and 52 and the decorative member 57 is limited, for example, the screen of the main image display device 5MA. The image display at the time of limitation where the effect display is not performed is performed. In this way, when there are restrictions on the operations of the movable members such as the movable members 51 and 52 and the decorative member 57, the display effects performed on the screen of the main image display device 5MA in relation to these operations are also included. Restrictions are set. Note that the present invention is not limited to the display effect performed on the screen of the main image display device 5MA, and is related to the operation of the movable members 51 and 52 and the decorative member 57 such as the display effect by lighting the light emitters in the light emitter units 71 and 72, for example. Limits may also be provided for any display effects performed.

  As a restriction provided in the display effect, in addition to the case where the effect display is not performed, for example, a restriction may be provided so as to lower the visibility by increasing the transparency of the effect image for effect display compared to the unlimited time. . Alternatively, for example, a restriction may be provided so that the size of the effect image on which the effect display is performed is smaller than that at the time of no restriction. Alternatively, for example, a restriction may be provided so that the display period for effect display is shortened compared to the unlimited time. Alternatively, for example, a restriction may be provided so that the display mode when displaying an image other than the effect display, such as making the character display color darker than the unlimited time, is different from the unlimited time. Or you may provide the restriction | limiting which becomes a part or all combination of these.

  For example, when a display effect related to the operation of the movable members 51 and 52 and the decorative member 57 in the movable object-linked notice effect is performed, such as an effect display on the screen of the main image display device 5MA, 2 In response to the high temperature, the movement of the movable member or the like is limited. On the other hand, if the display effects related to these movements are executed in the same manner as the unlimited time, There is a risk that the display effect may be uncomfortable. Therefore, when the operation of the movable member is limited at the first high temperature or the second high temperature, the display effect related to the operation is also limited so that the player does not feel uncomfortable with the display effect. Can be.

  In addition, while corresponding to the time of 1st high temperature or the time of 2nd high temperature, while restrictions are provided in operation | movement of a movable member etc., the display effect relevant to these operation | movement is the same effect mode as at the time of unlimited. May be executed. For example, the same effect display as when there is no limit is performed on the screen of the main image display device 5MA even at the first high temperature or at the second high temperature, so that an effect common to the unlimited time at the first high temperature or the second high temperature is executed. This makes it easier for the player to recognize this, and can appropriately suggest the degree of expectation corresponding to each performance. Alternatively, for example, when a display effect related to the operation of the movable member or the like is executed using a plurality of effect devices, such as the main image display device 5MA and the light emitter units 71 and 72, among the plurality of effect devices. While a restriction is provided for the display effect by one effect device, no restriction may be provided for the display effect by another effect device among the plurality of effect devices. For example, while a restriction is provided for effect display on the screen of the main image display device 5MA, a display effect similar to that when there is no restriction is provided without any restriction on the display effect by lighting the light emitters in the light emitter units 71 and 72. May be performed.

  As an effect of operating the movable member, such as rotating the movable member 51 with the downward movement of the decorative member 57 and rotating the movable member 52 with respect to the movable member 51, the first aspect and the first The movable member or the like is made operable in any one of the second modes in which the proportion controlled to the advantageous state advantageous to the player is higher than the mode. For example, the movable object-linked notice effect by the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP2 suggests that the ratio of being controlled to the big hit gaming state is higher than the movable object-linked notice effect by the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP1. And at high temperatures where high temperature restrictions such as the first high temperature restriction and the second high temperature restriction are provided, by restricting a part or all of the operations by the movable member, etc., the game entertainment is improved and the temperature rises Safety can be maintained. More specifically, at the first high temperature, for example, a movable object interlocking notice pattern YCP1X different from the unlimited time at a determination ratio according to the variable display ratio as shown in FIG. Any one of the linked notice patterns YCP2 can be determined. At the second high temperature corresponding to a higher temperature than the first high temperature, for example, a moving object interlocking notice pattern YCP1X or a different determination ratio corresponding to the variable display ratio as shown in FIG. It is possible to determine the movable object interlocking notice pattern YCP2X. In this way, at the first high temperature at which the first high temperature restriction is provided, the movement of the movable member or the like performed in the movable object interlocking notice effect by the movable object interlocking notice pattern with a low ratio controlled to the big hit gaming state is restricted. On the other hand, it is possible to use the movable object interlocking notice pattern with a high ratio of controlling to the big hit gaming state until the second high temperature time is set, where a second high temperature limit corresponding to a higher temperature than the first high temperature time is provided. There is no restriction on the operation of the movable member or the like performed in the animal linked notice effect.

  As shown in FIG. 34, for example, the movable object-linked notice effect by the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP2 has a larger moving amount and moving speed of the decoration member 57 than the movable object-linked notice effect by the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP1. When an effect with a long period is executed, the degree of expectation of being controlled to the big hit gaming state becomes high. For this reason, the driving load of the operation motors such as the operation motors 60A and 60B is larger in the movable object-linked notice effect by the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP2 than in the movable object-linked notice pattern effect by the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP1. Become. In general, when the measured temperature of an electrical component such as an operation motor rises, higher safety can be maintained by limiting the operation with a relatively large load. On the other hand, since the performance that is controlled to the big hit gaming state is executed less frequently, the rare value when executed is lower than the performance that is controlled to the big hit gaming state. It is high and has a great effect on improving the amusement. In addition, since the performance that is controlled to the big hit gaming state is low, the frequency of executing it is high, so even if the load due to each performance is small, many performances are frequently executed, so that the temperature There is a risk that safety will be lowered due to an increase. Therefore, even after the first operation restriction condition that provides the first high temperature restriction is satisfied, until the second high temperature restriction is provided by the establishment of the second operation restriction condition corresponding to a higher temperature, for example, interlocking with a movable object Safety at the time of temperature rise by not restricting the operation of the movable member, etc., which is performed in the effect that is controlled to the big hit gaming state, such as the moving object interlocking notice effect by the notice pattern YCP2 It is possible to prevent a decrease in the amusement interest while maintaining the game.

  The operation of the first aspect in which the restriction is provided by the establishment of the first operation restriction condition, and the operation of the second aspect in which the restriction is provided by establishment of the second operation restriction condition corresponding to a temperature higher than the first operation restriction condition. Are not limited to those with different ratios controlled by the big hit gaming state. For example, whether or not effect display is performed on the screen of the main image display device 5MA. ) May be the operation of the first aspect, and the operation that is interlocked with the effect by another effect device may be the operation of the second aspect. Or, what is not included in the effect that suggests being controlled to the big hit gaming state is the operation of the first aspect, and what is included in the effect that suggests being controlled to the big hit gaming state is the action of the second aspect Also good. Alternatively, with respect to the progress of one or both of the game and the production in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the operation having the relatively low influence is set as the operation of the first aspect, and the operation having the relatively high influence is the operation of the second aspect. It is good. Alternatively, based on the design specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like, the operation with the relatively low necessity may be set as the operation of the first mode, and the operation with the relatively high level may be set as the operation of the second mode. Alternatively, the operation with the low visibility of the player may be the operation of the first aspect, and the operation with the high visibility of the player may be the operation of the second aspect. It is not limited to the visibility, and an operation with a low recognition degree or recognizability of the player may be the operation of the first aspect, and an operation with a high recognition degree or recognition possibility of the player may be the operation of the second aspect.

  As described above, even after the first operation restriction condition is established and the operation in the first mode is limited, the operation in the second mode is performed until the second operation limitation condition corresponding to the higher temperature is satisfied. By not providing the restriction, the movable member can be operated as much as possible when the temperature rises, and the safety at the time of temperature rise can be maintained while preventing a decrease in the fun of gaming.

  In the motor temperature monitoring process shown in FIG. 16, when it is determined in the process of step S403 that the measured temperature is equal to or higher than the first high temperature determination value using the measured temperature data acquired by the process of step S402, step S404. If it is determined in step S405 that it is not equal to or higher than the second high temperature determination value, a setting for starting the first high temperature limit is performed in step S405, and if it is determined in step S404 that it is equal to or higher than the second high temperature determination value. The setting for starting the second high temperature restriction is performed by the process of step S405. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S403 that the measured temperature is lower than the first high temperature determination value and not higher than the first high temperature determination value, it is determined in step S407 that the restriction release condition is satisfied. Then, the setting of canceling the high temperature restriction such as the first high temperature restriction and the second high temperature restriction is performed by the process of step S408. Therefore, after the high temperature restriction such as the first high temperature restriction and the second high temperature restriction is provided, these high temperature restrictions are released according to the establishment of the restriction release condition based on the monitoring result of the measured temperature, and unlimited. It is possible to return to the operation setting at the time. In this way, the high temperature limit can be released automatically, eliminating the need to manually turn on the power again by manual operation, and quickly canceling the limit when the temperature drops and moving the movable member as much as possible. It can be operated to prevent a decrease in the entertainment interest.

  The measured temperature data acquired in the process of step S402 shown in FIG. 16 indicates the measured temperature of the operating motor 60A sensed using the motor temperature sensor 37. When the first high temperature restriction and the second high temperature restriction are provided based on the measured temperature, the movable member 51 is maintained by stopping not only the operation motor 60A but also the operation motor 60B. , 52 and the operation of the decorative member 57 are limited. In addition, when the movable members 53 and 54 are operated in addition to the operations of the movable members 51 and 52 and the decorative member 57 as the interlocking effect, the first high temperature restriction is performed based on the result of monitoring the temperature of the operation motor 60A. If the second high temperature restriction is provided, the operation of the movable members 51 to 54 and the decorative member 57 is restricted by not only driving the operation motor 60A but also the operation motors 60B and 60C and maintaining the stopped state. Is provided. Thus, when a plurality of operation motors are installed, based on the result of monitoring the temperature of one of the operation motors, a movable member that operates according to the driving force of the other operation motors, etc. The operation can be limited. Thereby, the safety | security at the time of temperature rise can be maintained, suppressing the increase in the manufacturing cost of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the increase in the number of parts.

  It should be noted that the temperature of one operation motor is not limited to the one that can restrict the operation by a plurality of operation motors based on the result of monitoring the temperature, and for example, the temperature of a predetermined number (for example, 3) of operation motors greater than one. It may be possible to limit the operations by a plurality of operation motors based on the result of monitoring the above. More specifically, the temperature of each of the plurality of operation motors may be monitored, and the operation by the operation motor determined to have the measured temperature equal to or higher than the high temperature determination value may be individually limited. Alternatively, as a result of monitoring the temperature of a predetermined number of operation motors including a part or all of the operation motors among the plurality of operation motors, the operation motors that are determined to have a measured temperature equal to or higher than the high temperature determination value When the number is equal to or greater than the restriction start determination value, a restriction may be provided for all of the operations by the plurality of operation motors. Or, as a result of classifying a plurality of operating motors into a plurality of groups and monitoring the temperature of one operating motor included in each group, the group determined that the measured temperature is equal to or higher than the high temperature determination value is A restriction may be provided on the operation by one or a plurality of operation motors included in the group. In this way, by making it possible to restrict the operation based on the result of directly monitoring the temperature of the motor for operation, it becomes possible to restrict or cancel the operation based on the measured temperature as accurately as possible. While maintaining safety, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the entertainment interest.

  However, since the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a configuration for monitoring the temperature like the motor temperature sensor 37, the number of parts may increase, resulting in an increase in manufacturing cost. Therefore, for example, in a gaming machine installation island where a plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 are installed side by side in a game hall, a temperature sensor for sensing or measuring the atmospheric temperature is provided, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is mounted on the plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1 based on the atmospheric temperature. The temperature of the operating motor may be monitored. In this case, the temperature may be monitored by specifying (estimating) the temperature of the operating motor or the like by calculation using a coefficient based on the operating characteristics of the operating motor and the ambient temperature. In this way, by monitoring the temperature based on the ambient temperature of the island where the gaming machine is installed, the temperature can be monitored using one temperature sensor corresponding to the plurality of pachinko gaming machines 1, so the pachinko due to the increase in the number of parts While suppressing an increase in manufacturing cost of the gaming machine 1, it is possible to maintain safety when the temperature rises.

  According to the result of determining whether or not there is a restriction at high temperature when variable display is started by executing the movable object-linked notice effect by the movable object-linked notice pattern determined in the process of step S514 shown in FIG. It is possible to limit the operation of the movable member that is executed until the display result in the variable display is derived and displayed. Instead of the result of determining whether or not there is a restriction at high temperature when such variable display is started, or together with the result of such determination, depending on the restriction at high temperature when operating the movable object, such as a movable member You may enable it to set a restriction | limiting in operation | movement. For example, when the control for executing the notice effect is performed in the process of step S453 shown in FIG. 23, the movable object interlocking notice process in which the control content can be changed according to the result of determining the presence or absence of the high temperature restriction is executed. May be.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing an example of the movable object interlocking notice process executed in the process of step S453 shown in FIG. In the movable object interlocking advance notice process shown in FIG. 35, it is determined whether or not it is the execution period of the movable object interlocking notice effect (step SA1). Exit. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is the execution period of the movable object-linked notice effect (step SA1; Yes), it is determined whether there is a restriction at high temperature (step SA2). When it is determined that there is no restriction at high temperature (step SA2; No), control for executing the movable object interlocking notice effect at the time of unlimited is performed (step SA3). For example, the drive control signal is transmitted from the effect control board 12 to the drive control board 19 in the same manner as when the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP1 or the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP2 is determined in the process of step S514 shown in FIG. Thus, it is only necessary to perform drive control of the operation motors 60A and 60B to enable the operation of the movable members 51 and 52 and the decoration member 57 when there is no limit.

  If it is determined in step SA2 that there is a high temperature restriction (step SA2; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first high temperature restriction is present (step SA4). If it is determined that the restriction is at the time of the first high temperature (step SA4; Yes), control for executing the movable object interlocking notice effect at the first high temperature is performed (step SA5). For example, as in the case where the movable object interlocking advance notice pattern YCP1X or the movable object interlocking advance notice pattern YCP2 is determined in the process of step S514 shown in FIG. Should not be restricted.

  If it is determined in step SA4 that the restriction is at the second high temperature and not the first high temperature (step SA4; No), control is performed to execute the movable object-linked notice effect at the second high temperature. (Step SA6). For example, as in the case where the movable object interlocking notice pattern YCP1X or the movable object interlocking notice pattern YCP2X is determined in the process of step S514 shown in FIG. What should I do?

  When the movable object interlocking notice process as shown in FIG. 35 is executed, the notice effect determining process shown in FIG. 18 determines whether or not there is a restriction at high temperature when starting variable display as in steps S509 to S513. The operation of the movable member or the like may be limited from the start of the variable display by selecting a different notice pattern determination table according to the result. As a result, when the movable object interlocking notice effect is executed, the restriction on the operation provided at the start of the variable display is canceled or the restriction on a new action is provided depending on the result of determining whether there is a restriction at high temperature. be able to.

  Alternatively, when the movable object interlocking notice process as shown in FIG. 35 is executed, in the notice determination process shown in FIG. 18, instead of the processes in steps S509 to S513, only the process in step S510 is executed. In the process of step S514, the movable object interlocking notice pattern may always be determined at a determination rate as shown in FIG. As a result, at the start of variable display, after determining the moving object interlocking advance notice pattern without determining whether there is a high temperature restriction, depending on the result of determining whether there is a high temperature restriction when the movable object interlocking notice effect is executed Thus, the operation of the movable member or the like can be restricted or the restriction can be released.

  Note that, when it is determined in the process of step SA1 shown in FIG. 35 that it is the execution period of the movable object-linked notice effect, it is not always limited to determining whether there is a setting at a high temperature. When execution is started, by setting the movable object interlocking advance notice pattern according to the result of determining whether there is a setting at high temperature, limiting the movement of movable members etc., or releasing the restriction You may be able to. It is movable by determining the movable object interlocking advance notice pattern according to the result of judging the presence or absence of the setting at high temperature at any timing from the start of variable display to the start of execution of the movable object interlocking advance notice effect. You may enable it to provide a restriction | limiting in operation | movement of a member etc., or to release the restriction | limiting. In these cases, it is possible to reduce the processing load in the determination process and the control process associated with the switching of the rendering operation, as compared to the case where the presence / absence of the high temperature setting is always determined in the execution period of the movable object-linked notice effect. .

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the one described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. The structure of the part may be provided.

  As a specific example, in the above-described embodiment, the operation of the first mode is performed as the movable object-linked notice effect by the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP1, and the second mode as the movable object-linked notice effect by the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP2. It is assumed that the above-described operation is performed, and the conditions for limiting are different between the operation of the first mode and the operation of the second mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and corresponding to the case where the operation is performed in one aspect, the operation is restricted by establishing one predetermined operation restriction condition. May be. Alternatively, a restriction may be provided for the operation in a plurality of modes by satisfying one predetermined operation restriction condition. Among the operations in a plurality of modes, an operation in which a restriction is provided when the operation restriction condition is satisfied and an operation in which no restriction is provided even when the operation restriction condition is satisfied may be included.

  The effect by the operation of the movable member or the like is not limited to that performed as a notice effect such as a movable object-linked notice effect, and may be executed as a reach effect, for example. Alternatively, it may be executed as at least one of the big hit notification effect, the big hit effect, or the big hit end effect, or the probability change notification effect that notifies in advance that the jackpot game state is controlled to the probability change state. May be executed. Alternatively, it may be executed as a re-variation effect accompanying the “pseudo-continuous” variable display effect. Alternatively, it may be executed when a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not progressing, such as a demonstration display effect.

  The configuration for driving the movable member is not limited to a motor (electric motor) such as the operation motors 60A to 60C, and may be a solenoid, an electromagnet, an electric pump, or the like. Moreover, it is not limited to the thing which can provide a restriction | limiting in the operation | movement of a movable member based on the result of having monitored the temperature of the structure which drives a movable member, or a restriction | limiting can be cancelled | released, Arbitrary electrical components mounted in the pachinko game machine 1 On the basis of the result of monitoring the temperature at, the operation using the electrical component may be restricted or the restriction may be released. The electrical component for monitoring the temperature may be a circuit element such as a resistor, a coil, a capacitor, a transformer, a diode, a transistor, or a thyristor, or may be a semiconductor integrated circuit (IC chip) or a circuit board. .

  As in the case of the moving object-linked notice effect by the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP1 and the movable object-linked notice pattern YCP2, the notice or suggested content according to the difference in the operation mode of the movable member or the like is controlled to the big hit gaming state. The number of first rounds (for example, “7”) in which the upper limit number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit gaming state is greater than the second round number (for example, “7”). “15”), the upper limit number of variable displays that can be executed in the short-time state becomes a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number (for example, “50”), The probability that the probability becomes a first probability (for example, 1/20) higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50), and is controlled repeatedly to the big hit gaming state without being controlled to the normal state. Any game that is more advantageous to the player, such as part or all of the fact that the number of consecutive chunks becomes a first consecutive number of chunks (eg, “10”) greater than the second consecutive number of chunks (eg, “5”) It only has to be a situation.

  In the above embodiment, a description has been given on the assumption that a plurality of light emitters are arranged and arranged in each of the light emitter units 71 to 74 provided on the plurality of movable members 51 to 54 provided in the effect movable mechanism 50. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of light emitters may be arranged and arranged on a light emitter unit provided on one movable member, or a light emitter unit as a fixed display means. A plurality of light emitters may be aligned.

  In the above embodiment, each of the plurality of light emitter blocks B01 to B42 has been described as being configured by a combination of half blocks that are modules smaller than each light emitter block. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and among the plurality of light emitter blocks, a single light emitter block is constituted by a combination of a plurality of half blocks and a single light emitter block that is not divided into half blocks. Things may be included. As an example, a region in which 12 (12 columns) light emitters are arranged in the horizontal direction (X-axis direction) and 16 light emitters (16 rows) are arranged in the vertical direction (Y-axis direction) is a half block. You may set so that the whole may be allocated to one light-emitting body block, without dividing | segmenting into. As described above, a large area where a plurality of light emitters are arranged and arranged is controlled to light a large number of light emitters without being divided into half blocks. Thereby, the circuit configuration can be simplified to reduce the manufacturing cost, and the processing burden associated with the lighting control can be reduced.

  In the embodiment described above, different lighting data generation tables are selected according to the light emitter blocks by setting as shown in FIG. In this case, for the light emitters corresponding to the same light emitter block, conversion from display data to lighting data is performed using a common lighting data generation table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and different lighting data generation tables may be selected in accordance with the arrangement of light emitters corresponding to the same light emitter block. As a specific example, a different lighting data generation table may be selected according to the storage address from which the display data is read from the buffer memory 141. As described above, the setting information for converting the display data into the lighting data may be varied depending on the more detailed arrangement of the light emitters.

  In the above embodiment, the lighting data generation circuit 142 has been described as the display data output from the VDP 130 and stored in the buffer memory 141 as it is, and converted into lighting data. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and before the display data is converted to the lighting data, the data may be adjusted according to the level (RGB value) of each display color indicated by the display data. Good. For example, when the display data is temporarily stored in the buffer memory 141, it is determined whether or not the RGB values of each dot indicated by the display data are all “10” or less. The RGB values may all be converted to “0” and stored in the buffer memory 141. As described above, the display data is corrected so that there is a restriction on the lighting control of the light emitter whose light emission amount is less than the predetermined amount before the lighting data is generated using the display data. It may be.

  Alternatively, after the display data is converted into lighting data, the data may be adjusted according to the level (RGB value) of each display color indicated by the lighting data. For example, after lighting data is generated by performing numerical processing for discarding the lower 2 bits of 8-bit data indicating the brightness (gradation) of each display color in the display data, all RGB values indicated by the lighting data are “2”. It is determined whether or not it is “2” or less, and when all are “2” or less, the RGB values are all converted to “0”, and a restriction may be provided so that lighting control is not performed. As described above, the lighting data is corrected so that the lighting control of the illuminant whose light emission amount is less than the predetermined amount is limited at the stage after the lighting data is generated using the display data. There may be.

  In the above embodiment, the lighting data generation circuit 142 is configured such that when the RGB values indicated by the display data for one dot are all “10” or less, the RGB values in the lighting data are all “0”. Described as a setting. On the other hand, when one of the RGB values indicated by the display data for one dot is “10” or less, only the lighting data corresponding to the display color is “0”. May be set. As an example, the luminance (gradation) of R (red) indicated by the display data is “100”, the luminance (gradation) of G (green) is “8”, and the luminance (gradation) of B (blue) is In the case of “2”, the luminance (gradation) of R (red) indicated by the lighting data is “25”, while the luminance (gradation) of G (green) and B (blue) is “ The table data of the lighting data generation table may be configured to be “0”, or the lighting data generation circuit 142 may execute a predetermined arithmetic processing program. In this manner, for each light emitting element of each display color in the light emitter, a restriction may be provided so as not to perform lighting control of the light emitter that causes the light emission amount to be less than a predetermined amount according to the RGB value of the display data.

  However, if there is a display color with an RGB value of “10” or less among the display data for one dot, the color of the emission color is set when the RGB value in the lighting data for only that display color is set to “0”. May change. Therefore, as in the above embodiment, when the RGB values indicated by the display data for one dot are all “10” or less, the RGB values in the lighting data are all set to “0”. Is desirable.

  Alternatively, when the RGB values indicated by the display data for one dot are added and the total value is less than a predetermined value, the RGB values in the lighting data may all be set to “0”. As an example, when the total value obtained by adding the luminance (gradation) of R (red), G (green), and B (blue) indicated by the display data is “30” or less, the lighting data indicates The table data of the lighting data generation table may be configured such that the brightness (gradation) of R (red), G (green), and B (blue) is all “0”, or the lighting data generation circuit 142 may execute a predetermined arithmetic processing program. In this case, even if the luminance (gradation) of R (red) indicated by the display data is “11”, the luminance (gradation) of G (green) and B (blue) is “0”. If so, the luminance (gradation) of R (red), G (green), and B (blue) indicated by the lighting data is all “0”. In this way, by limiting the lighting of the light emitters so that the total (total amount) of the light emission amounts of the plurality of light emitting elements constituting one light emitter is less than a predetermined amount, It is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the production without giving a sense of discomfort to the display production.

  In addition, according to the RGB value of the display data, the light emission amount is not limited to the one that does not perform the lighting control of the light emitter that is less than the predetermined amount. For example, the influence of the non-linear characteristic of the light emitting element is considered. Arbitrary restrictions may be provided. As an example, if the luminance (gradation) of each display color indicated by the display data is “0” to “8”, lighting data indicating the luminance (gradation) “0” is generated, and “9” or The table data of the lighting data generation table may be configured so that lighting data having a luminance (gradation) of “1” if “10” is generated, or the lighting data generation circuit 142 performs a predetermined calculation. A processing program may be executed. As described above, when the luminance (gradation) of each display color indicated by the display data is less than a predetermined amount, the lighting control is limited to be performed with a correspondence relationship different from the proportional relationship when the display color is greater than the predetermined amount. May be provided. Further, the threshold value of whether or not the light emission amount of the light emitter is less than the predetermined amount is not limited to the RGB value in the display data being “10”, and considering the influence of the non-linear characteristics of the light emitting element, etc. Any value may be set. Depending on the light emission color (display color) of the light emitting element, the threshold for determining whether or not the light emission amount is less than a predetermined amount may be set differently.

  In the above embodiment, the image data read by the VDP 130 from the image data memory 131 of the display control unit 123 is for image display on the screen of the main image display device 5MA or the sub image display device 5SU, and the light emitter units 71 to 74. It has been described that it may also be used for creating lighting data for controlling lighting. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and dedicated image data for preparing lighting data may be prepared and stored in the image data memory 131 in advance. In this case, the image data is set in advance so that when the lighting data is generated in a proportional relationship with the display data, the illuminant whose light emission amount is less than the predetermined amount is not lit without lighting control. You may make it do.

  The plurality of light emitters constituting the light emitter units 71 to 74 are not limited to those arranged on the members that change between the retracted state and the advanced state, such as the movable members 51 to 54, and the gaming area in the pachinko gaming machine 1 It may be fixed and arranged so as to be movable or immovable at a predetermined position inside or outside. For example, a plurality of light emitters may be arranged around or inside the big prize opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, or a plurality of lights are emitted around or inside the second starting prize opening in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. A body may be placed. Plural or single light emitters for right-handed notification may be arranged inside or outside the game area. Multiple or single light emitters for displaying the 4th symbol may be arranged inside or outside the game area. A plurality of light emitters may be arranged around or inside the operation rod included in the stick controller 31A or around or inside the push button 31B. Multiple or single light emitters for error notification may be arranged at predetermined positions of the gaming machine frame 3. Multiple or single light emitters may be arranged as all or part of the game effect lamp 9. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a plurality of light emitters may be arranged around or inside the hitting operation handle installed at the lower right of the front surface of the housing.

  Further, a plurality of light emitters may be arranged around or inside the probability variation attacker provided at a predetermined position in the game area. The probability variation attacker includes an opening / closing plate that is opened and closed by a solenoid for the probability variation attacker, and forms a large winning opening (second large winning port) that changes between an open state and a closed state by the opening / closing plate. A probability change for controlling the game state after the end of the big hit gaming state to the probability variation state by detecting the game ball that has won (entered) the grand prize winner (second grand prize mouth) in the probability variation attacker by the probability variation detection switch. Control conditions are met. While the probability winning attacker's big winning mouth (second big winning mouth) changes from a closed state to an open state when the number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state is a predetermined number of times (for example, “16”), the round game When the number of executions is other than the predetermined number, the closed state may be kept from changing to the open state. By controlling lighting of a plurality of light emitters arranged around or inside such a probability variation attacker, it is notified that the large winning opening (second large winning port) of the probability variation attacker changes from the closed state to the open state. May be. For example, when a probability variation attacker is provided in the right game area, by controlling lighting of such a plurality of light emitters, the ball is shot so as to launch a game ball toward the probability variation attacker provided in the right game area. It is only necessary to be able to execute a notification that prompts an operation by the player, such as changing the operation amount (rotation amount) of the operation handle. By controlling the lighting of a plurality of light emitters so that it is possible to recognize that the probability variation attacker is in the open state, a game ball is won in the large winning opening (second large winning port) that has been opened in the probability variation attacker ( The probability variation control condition due to the entry) is easily established, and the disadvantage of the player can be reduced. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 can establish the probability variation control condition based on the fact that the game ball has passed the specific area in the attacker that is an example of the special variable winning device provided in the game area. You may be comprised so that it may become.

  A plurality of light emitters may be arranged around or inside a specific pass gate or a specific winning opening provided at a predetermined position in the game area. The specific passing gate and the specific winning opening include an opening / closing plate that is opened and closed by a specific opening / closing solenoid, and the opening and closing plate allows the game ball to pass (enter) through the specific passing gate and the specific winning opening (passing). It may change to a closed state where entry is not possible or passage is difficult. After a specific symbol indicating that the variable display result is a “big hit” (such as a definitive decorative symbol that is a big hit combination) is stopped and displayed, a specific pass gate, a specific winning opening (the position of the sensor corresponding to these), etc. The big hit gaming state may be started when the gaming ball passes (enters) a specific area provided in the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. According to such a configuration, the start timing of the big hit gaming state can be determined (controlled) based on the player's intention. Even if there are no more game balls (so-called holding balls) that can be launched into the gaming area before the big hit gaming state is started, for example, a ball lending machine (such as a ball lending button) is operated to It can give a margin for replenishment. In order to start such a big hit gaming state, specific areas through which game balls pass (enter) may be provided at a plurality of locations in the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In this case, the upper limit number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state is different depending on which area the game ball has passed (entered) among the specific areas provided at a plurality of locations in the game area. It may be allowed. Alternatively, when a game ball that passes (enters) a specific area is detected, the upper limit number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state is set to any number of times (for example, “2”, “7” ”Or“ 15 ”) (round lottery processing) may be performed. In addition, the upper limit number of round games is determined as any number of times at different ratios depending on which area the game ball has passed (entered) among the specific areas provided in a plurality of locations in the game area. May be.

  By turning on a plurality of light emitters provided around or inside the specific pass gate and the specific winning opening, it is changed to an open state in which the game ball can pass (enter) through the specific pass gate and the specific winning opening. You may notify. For example, when a specific passing gate or a specific winning opening is provided in the right game area, by controlling lighting of such a plurality of light emitters, a specific passing gate or a specific winning opening provided in the right gaming area. What is necessary is just to make it possible to execute a notification that prompts the player to perform an operation, such as changing the operation amount (rotation amount) of the hitting operation handle so as to launch the game ball. A big hit caused by a game ball passing (entering) through a specific pass gate or a specific winning port by controlling lighting of a plurality of light emitters so that it can be recognized that a specific pass gate or a specific winning port is open. The game condition start condition is easily established, and the player can easily recognize an operation necessary for the progress of the game. In addition, when a plurality of specific areas are provided, a plurality of areas such that the upper limit number of round games can be easily determined advantageously for the player, or areas that can be disadvantageously determined for the player can be recognized. The light emitters may be controlled to be turned on. This makes it easier for a game ball to pass (enter) into a region where a decision that is advantageous to the player is easily made among specific regions provided in a plurality of locations in the game region, thereby reducing the disadvantage of the player. be able to.

  The special symbols and decorative symbols are not limited to those variably displayed as a plurality of types of identification information. For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are configured using a plurality of LEDs, and only a specific (single) LED among the plurality of LEDs is displayed during variable display of the special symbol. Is repeatedly turned on and off, and the other LEDs remain off. And when the variable display result is “losing”, the LED that has been repeatedly turned on and off emits light (lights) in a predetermined emission color, or maintains the light off state, Stop displaying special symbols. At this time, the other LEDs remain off. On the other hand, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the special symbol is stopped and displayed by a predetermined lighting pattern in which some or all of the LEDs are turned on. In this way, during the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, a specific (single) symbol is switched between display and non-display, while other symbols are maintained in a non-display state. Good. Then, any of a plurality of types of symbols may be derived and displayed (stop display) as a final stop symbol (determined special symbol or definite ornament symbol) resulting in a variable display result of the special symbol or ornament symbol. Further, for example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are configured by using a 7-segment LED, and during the variable display of the special symbol, a symbol indicating “−” (lighting) is displayed. It may be configured such that other numbers and symbols are not displayed by repeating the non-display (off). As a special symbol variable display result, a symbol indicating “−” is not stopped and displayed as a predetermined lighting pattern including numbers indicating “1” to “9” and other symbols. The special symbol is stopped and displayed. In this way, during the variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, as a variable display result, symbols that are not stopped are switched between display and non-display, while other symbols are maintained in a non-display state. May be.

  In the above-described embodiment, the “ratio” and “probability” at which various decisions are made may be 0% (not decided) or 100% (not necessarily decided), such as 70:30, for example. So that the possibility of at least one of the determination results is 0% (not determined) or 100% (always determined) It may be set. For example, in the case of making various decisions, the ratio of the determination result of any one of the plurality of determination results is higher than the ratio of the determination result of other determination results. It may be included to be 100%, or it may be included that the ratio of other determination results is 0%. When the ratio of the determination result of 1 is 100%, the ratio of the other determination result is 0%. Further, when the ratio as the other determination result is 0%, if the ratio as the determination result of 1 is a predetermined ratio other than 100% and not 0%, the ratio as the determination result of 1 is the other determination result. It will be higher than the ratio.

  In the above embodiment, one change pattern designation command is transmitted when variable display is started in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the change pattern indicating the variable display time, the variable display mode of the decorative design, and the like. Although an example is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the side of the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notification is made by two commands, the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 uses the first command before reaching reach, such as presence / absence of pseudo-continuous fluctuation, presence / absence of a slip effect, etc. The command indicating the variable display time and variable display mode before the so-called second stop is transmitted, and the second command has reached a reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of a redrawing effect (reach and reach). If this is not the case, a command indicating the variable display time and the variable display mode after the so-called second stop may be transmitted. In this case, in the effect control board 12, for example, the effect control CPU 120 may perform effect control in variable display based on a variable display time derived from a combination of two commands. In the game control microcomputer 100, the variable display time is notified by each of the two commands, and a specific variable display mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control CPU 120. It may be. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, or after the first command is sent, after a predetermined period of time elapses (for example, in the next timer interrupt) ) A second command may be transmitted. The variable display mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern using two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that does not perform variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols. As an example, based on the detection of a game ball that has passed (entered) a start winning opening provided in the game area, the variable winning device provided in the game area is changed from the closed state (second state) to the open state ( When the game ball that has entered the variable winning device enters the specific area (V winning opening) of the plurality of areas, it is controlled to a big hit gaming state that is advantageous to the player. It may be a thing. In such a pachinko gaming machine 1, based on the result of monitoring the temperature of an operation motor or the like that drives the movable member, the temperature is set after limiting the operation of the movable member according to the establishment of the operation restriction condition. The restriction may be released according to the establishment of the operation release condition based on the monitored result.

  The present invention is applicable not only to the pachinko gaming machine 1 but also to a slot machine or the like. The slot machine is an arbitrary gaming machine that performs a predetermined game such as variable display of symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information, and that can give a predetermined game value based on the game result, more specifically, The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets (the number of medals or the number of credits) for one game, and a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be distinguished from each other ( The display result of a plurality of reels, for example, is derived and displayed, and one game is completed, and a prize is awarded according to the display result (for example, cherry prize, watermelon prize, bell prize, replay prize, BB prize, RB prize, etc.) Is a gaming machine that can be generated. In such a slot machine, the hardware resources including the effect movable mechanism provided on the front side of the slot machine and the software for performing a predetermined process cooperate with each other to display the pachinko shown in the above embodiment. What is necessary is just to be comprised so that all or one part of the characteristics which the gaming machine 1 has may be provided. Specifically, based on the result of monitoring the temperature of the operation motor that drives the movable member, the result of monitoring the temperature after the restriction of the operation of the movable member is established according to the establishment of the operation restriction condition. The restriction may be released in accordance with the establishment of the operation release condition based on it.

  In addition, the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display operation in the image display device, the sound output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the light emitter unit, game effect lamp, and decoration LED are also included. Various rendering operations and the like can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives Slot machines are not limited to those where bets are set using medals and credits as gaming values, but only slot machines that set betting numbers using gaming balls as gaming values, or only credits as gaming values. It may be a full credit type slot machine that sets the number of bets using. When game balls are used as game media, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls. For example, when 3 is set as the bet number, the number of bets using 15 game balls is used. Is equivalent to setting The pachinko gaming machine 1 and the slot machine are not limited to those using only one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, but for example, a plurality of types of medals and gaming balls. The game value may be used together. For example, a slot machine can play a game by setting the number of wagers using any of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of medals and game balls can be played by winning. Any of the types of gaming value may be paid out.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine 1 or a slot machine. Instead of this, a form distributed by preinstalling in a storage device such as a computer device may be adopted. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  As described above, in the above-described embodiment, the temperature in the operation motor 60A or the like is monitored using the measured temperature data in the processing of steps S402 to S404 shown in FIG. 16, and the operation is limited based on the monitoring result. Depending on the establishment of the condition, the high temperature restriction such as the first high temperature restriction and the second high temperature restriction is started by the processing in steps S405 and S406, and the operation by the movable members 51 to 54 is restricted. Thereafter, when it is determined in step S407 that the restriction release condition has been satisfied, the high temperature restriction can be released in step S408, and the operation setting can be returned to the unlimited time. Thereby, while maintaining safety at the time of temperature rise, a movable member can be operated as much as possible and the fall of a game entertainment interest can be prevented.

  As an operation mode of the movable member, for example, an operation of the first mode in which the ratio controlled to an advantageous state such as a big hit game state is low, such as a movable object interlocking notice effect by the movable object interlocking notice pattern YCP1, for example, the movable object interlocking There may be an operation of the second mode in which the ratio controlled to an advantageous state such as a big hit gaming state is high, such as a movable object-linked notice effect by the notice pattern YCP2. Thereby, by operating a movable member etc. in a different mode, it is possible to improve the game fun and maintain safety when the temperature rises.

  The operation restriction condition when the high temperature restriction is set includes, for example, a first operation restriction condition such that the measured temperature becomes equal to or higher than the first high temperature determination value as in the process of step S403 shown in FIG. There is a second operation restriction condition such that the measured temperature becomes equal to or higher than a second high temperature determination value corresponding to a higher temperature as in the process of step S404 shown. Even after the first high temperature restriction is provided according to the establishment of the first operation restriction condition and the operation of the first mode is restricted, the second high temperature restriction is provided according to the establishment of the second operation restriction condition. Until is provided, there is no restriction on the operation of the second mode. Thereby, the safety | security at the time of a temperature rise can be maintained, operating a movable member as much as possible at the time of a temperature rise, preventing the fall of a game entertainment interest.

  When the operation of the movable member or the like is limited, the display effect performed in connection with the operation is also limited. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable with the display effect.

  For example, the temperature of the operation motor 60A or the like may be directly monitored using the motor temperature sensor 37 or the like. Thereby, it becomes possible to restrict the operation based on the accurate temperature monitoring result, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the amusement game while maintaining the safety of the temperature rise.

  Or you may monitor the atmospheric temperature in a game machine installation island. Thereby, while suppressing the increase in manufacturing cost by the increase in a number of parts, the fall of amusement entertainment can be prevented, maintaining the safety at the time of a temperature rise.

  For example, as a movable object interlocking notice effect, an interlocking effect that interlocks a plurality of effect movable members such as the movable objects 51 and 52 and the decorative member 57 is executed by the driving force of the operation motors 60A and 60B. In this case, when there is a restriction on the operation of one effect movable member among the plurality of effect movable members, the operation of other effect movable members included in the plurality of effect movable members is also restricted. What is necessary is just to provide. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable in the performance, and to prevent a decrease in the game interest while maintaining the safety when the temperature rises.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5MA ... Main image display device 5SU ... Sub image display device 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Voice control board 14 ... Lamp control board 16A ... Upper mechanism drive part 16B ... Lower mechanism drive part 19 ... Drive control board 37 ... Motor temperature sensor 50 ... Production movable mechanism 51-54 ... Movable member 57 ... Decoration member 60A-60C ... Motors 71 to 74 for operation ... Light emitter unit 100 ... Microcomputer 103 for game control ... CPU
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit 130 ... VDP
131 ... Image data memory 132A ... VRAM
132B ... Frame buffer 133A ... Main LCD drive circuit 133B ... Sub LCD drive circuit 134 ... Light emitter control circuit 140 ... Signal separation circuit 141 ... Buffer memory 142 ... Lighting data generation circuit 143 ... Serial output circuit 144 ... Light emitter drive unit B01- B42 ... Light emitter block K01 to K21 ... Serial output system

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
A movable member that performs the operation;
Driving means for operating the movable member;
Monitoring means for monitoring the temperature of the driving means;
Limiting means for limiting the operation of the movable member in response to establishment of a limiting condition based on a monitoring result of the monitoring means;
The drive means may be configured such that the movable member is a movable member in any one of a first aspect and a second aspect having an operation frequency lower than that of the first aspect and greater than that of the first aspect. Can be operated,
The restriction condition is
A first limiting condition corresponding to the temperature of the driving means being equal to or higher than the first temperature;
A second restriction condition corresponding to the temperature of the driving means being equal to or higher than a second temperature higher than the first temperature,
The limiting means is
In accordance with the establishment of the first restriction condition, a restriction is provided so that the operation in the first aspect is not performed,
In accordance with the establishment of the second restriction condition, a restriction is provided so that the operation in the first aspect and the operation in the second aspect are not performed.
The gaming machine is
When the restriction is provided by the restriction means, it is possible to perform an effect by display,
After the restriction is provided by the restriction means, the restriction is released according to the establishment of the release condition based on the monitoring result of the monitoring means.
A gaming machine characterized by that.